Interesting and instructive ping list you've cobbled together for this post. I quite like the company I keep.
So, let me get this straight. You honestly believe that calling somebody a "nazi" is less perjorative than calling somebody a "cop hater?" Described as "the skunk at the garden party of debate," the term and the individuals who use it to describe others are beneath contempt. I look upon those who throw the term around like a discarded chewing gum wrapper as not only offensive fools but losers as well; for they have run out of ideas and are simply throwing verbal feces.
I believe you have the "beam" in the wrong eye, partner. Don't play the role of victim until you have been truly victimized.
I pinged those people because they posted in this thread, and they are people whom I remember. I wasn't making a point out of them, I was flagging them. Nothing more.
So, let me get this straight. You honestly believe that calling somebody a "nazi" is less perjorative than calling somebody a "cop hater?"
Certianly not. Perhaps I haven't been around here for a while, but I do not remember either side as having a monopoly on perjorative terms.
I have said before, and I'll say again that neither side is without its barbs. I would like to see more goodwill between us, rather than less. I think it serves to remind you all that it takes two to do the proverbial tango. If you would like less flamewars, and more focused discussions directed at defeating socialists, we would do well to remember that.
Described as "the skunk at the garden party of debate," the term and the individuals who use it to describe others are beneath contempt. I look upon those who throw the term around like a discarded chewing gum wrapper as not only offensive fools but losers as well; for they have run out of ideas and are simply throwing verbal feces.
There is an old saying from Usenet, called Godwin's Law:
As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one.
It has correlaries that:
1. whoever called someone a "nazi" has lost the debate, and
2. it is probably time for the thread to die.
I believe you have the "beam" in the wrong eye, partner. Don't play the role of victim until you have been truly victimized.
What makes you say that I am playing the victim.
That was the farthest thing from my mind as I write this post.I know that there are some rather obnoxious people that claim the libertarian side of things. Heck, I've been called a "statist" too, what a silly insult. It's almost as meaningless as "nazi." But I want people to realize it takes two to tango.
I would like to extend my hand in friendship to you conservatives, despite whatever differences I may have with you all. I am asking for some gesture of good will. I am not rubbing your nose any anyone's droppings. to the contrary I'd like to get past those offensive fools on both sides.
Does this not meet with your satisfaction?