HATE IS WRONG UNLESS IT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE.

Original Writing | 1/1/10 | Andy DeStephano

[d3b1976]

HATE IS WRONG UNLESS IT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE.

By: Andy DeStephano

Why do left wing radicals denounce intolerance unless it’s against something they support? How come it’s acceptable to dehumanize only certain people, beliefs and organizations?

Just recently radio talk show commentator Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the hospital for chest pains. As I searched for news regarding his condition, I was appalled by the comments posted by other readers. The venomous words used to express their distain for his existence were simply horrific. Although disturbed by what I read it certainly comes as no surprise as it seems Conservative bashing has become widely accepted by the Left.

Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman and Ann Coulter are prime examples and targets of liberal attacks; however when Bill O’Rielly commented about Helen Thomas you would have thought he had insulted Mother Theresa. The double standard of what is considered humorous and objective is extremely skewed. In fact, most are just down right mean spirited and foul. In order to be fair and objective, I also take issue when conservatives engage in these practices.

I wish that the very same people that seek to destroy Glenn Beck would have the same passion for destroying Osama Bin Laden. I would like to hear the same people that say Reverend Wright and Bill Ayers are activists agree that Sean Hannity and Mark Levin are commentators not messengers of hate. It would be nice to have these people be as irate when Michelle Malkin is attacked, as they are when Hillary Clinton is criticized. Ultimately I would love to believe the Obama Administration is as passionate about fighting terrorism and enforcing the Patriot Act as they are in eliminating Fox News and supporting the Fairness Doctrine. Once again I must admit none of these will ever happen even though this is change I can believe in.

[CSA Rebel]

Sorry, had to go look up Moral relativism. Yeah, I’d say that fits. I’m not a student of philosophy though, so might want to keep it simple.

[darkwing104]

Dat’s a bangin’ kitty, darkwing.

His name is Samuel L Jackson...It seem fitting

[mad_as_he$$]

You are lucky. Especially in the former golden state.

I too have tired over the years to have liberal friends. Mostly neighbors etc. The saying goes liberalism is a mental disorder. It is very true. All of them were wacky in some way.

[Poser]

You know what I hate??? Hmm???

TITLES IN UPPER CASE!!!!!!!!!!

[Roscoe Karns]

May your nodes tingle throughout 2010!

Happy New Year!!

[darkwing104]

You may want to look up the word "Projection"

[buccaneer81]

No, I don’t know who Darkwing is and quite frankly it is of no consequence.

BWAHAHA! Nice knowing you!

[CSA Rebel]

Name calling and get out of my sandbox definitely qualifies. That is a common theme for those who do not wish to have a discussion on topics.

Thanks Grego, Happy New Year to you as well! Since I’m not up on FR lingo, I’m assuming ZOT isn’t something I want.

[metmom]

I think you’re right.

IBTZ.

[Niteflyr]

The saying goes liberalism is a mental disorder. It is very true. All of them were wacky in some way.

Either wacky or immature. Our token liberal at work is an intelligent guy but very immature and naive for his age. But then to be in your 40's and immature and naive suggests some sort of mental impairment doesn't it?

[CSA Rebel]

Apparently not knowing people is something to fear? I guess I have a lot to learn.

Happy New Year to you!

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Not sure there will be a zot, but just in case, IBTZ!

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

The difference between FR and DU is that on FR when someone makes an inappropriate remark, other Freepers are on that person like flies on poop. I do not see that at DU.

Expressing a dislike of someone in less than polite ways might be boorish, rude, uncouth, immpolite, bad manners etc., but not hate. I am guilty of all of those things, but not hate,

[buccaneer81]

Apparently not knowing people is something to fear? I guess I have a lot to learn.

In your case, yes X 2.

[glock rocks]

BTW we don't hate here...We like Moose, Rabbits, Weasels and Kitties...Would you like to meet them?

And horses. Don't forget horses.

[mad_as_he$$]

Yes it shows the naivety of a sheltered child. By the time I was 40 i was the VP in a large company and had bought and sold several of my own companies. Held political office and was well rounded (if I do say so myself).;-)

There is a lot of talk that the Chicago crew just does not comprehend what is going on. I can't be that kind. They know EXACTLY what they are doing.

[GregoTX]

Conservative view on legalizing drugs? Not given to Federal Authority in Constitution, therefore 10th Amendment says it is a state issue .

Conservative view on prostitution? Not given to Federal Authority in Constitution, therefore 10th Amendment says it is a state issue .

Conservative view on allowing a woman to choose an abortion? Federal mandate to protect Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Liberty. Conservatives like to protect life, the life of the baby is to be preserved, the way yours was before you was born.

[Atom Smasher]

Thanks for the ping Darkwing!

IBTZ!

[CSA Rebel]

“Expressing a dislike of someone in less than polite ways might be boorish, rude, uncouth, immpolite, bad manners etc., but not hate. I am guilty of all of those things, but not hate,”

Not sure Mr. Webster (or in this case dictionary.com) would agree with you.

1. to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.

[darkwing104]

And horses. Don't forget horses.

My mistake...The Yard Dawg is upset also...