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When King George travels, liberties suffer
The Capital Times ^
| May 13, 2004
| John Nichols
Posted on 05/14/2004 8:20:31 AM PDT by freeeee
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To: Protagoras
I'm not speculating at all, I am being logical. Having been part of the 3AM world when I was younger I've known people that would swear on a stack of Bibles they were just standing on the street corner "doin' nuttin'" when they were arrested... never mind the stereo in their hands and the audible alarm blaring from the house behind them. When a "reporter" clearly has an axe to grind I take his account with many grains of salt.
Whether or not someone should be allowed to do what such thing? Arrest somebody? If they're suspected of committing a crime yes.
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posted on
05/14/2004 9:57:47 AM PDT
by
discostu
(Brick urgently required, must be thick and well kept)
To: All
I have to step out for a bit. Please feel free to yell at me while I'm gone. I'll answer your flames later today.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:00:29 AM PDT
by
freeeee
("Owning" property in the US just means you have one less landlord)
To: Protagoras
I'm glad my point has been well taken by someone. The thinking that spawns these types of speech restrictions (i.e. don't criticize the powers-that-be) is the same type that came up with the anti-free speech provisions of McCain & Feingold's campaign finance legislation.
You remember -- the one Congress was going to stop. No, wait. I meant the President. Whoops. I meant the Supreme Court. Hey, wait a second.........
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:02:11 AM PDT
by
gdani
(letting the marketplace decide = conservatism)
To: discostu
Stick to the article or you are you are speculating. The article is all we have to comment on without fantasies.
But since you need to cling to that in order to avoid the real question, let's say the guy was a murderer. Go all the way with the fantasy.
Now the real question, do you support the right to hold up rude signs in protest of things or not?
I reserve the right to hold up rude signs about HILLERY CLINTON. Or ABORTION. or GUN CONTROL, etc, etc, etc.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:02:52 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: freeeee
I have to step out for a bit. Please feel free to yell at me while I'm gone. I'll answer your flames later today Whatever, as you intentionally go into victim mode, begging for symapthy.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:03:11 AM PDT
by
Dane
To: freeeee
freeeee wrote:
The criteria used for screening is not threat level. It is the content of political speech.
Our government has no legitimate authority to limit dissent to small areas, while allowing supporters access to better venues.
How do you KNOW it's not threat level? Have you had lunch with the Secret Service lately?
Now me? Personally? I think he has the right not to be bothered by a bunch of immature morons screaming obscenities and threats into bull-horns and hiding behind the Constitution in order to justify it.
But that's just me.
Maybe if the Left learned some basic manners and conducted themselves as adults, the grow-ups would allow them closer.
Ever consider THAT?
Yo started this about how it wasn't a "Free Country" any more.
You've been on here for quite some time insulting people and hurling accusation and invective and taking shots at the government. Is anybody stopping you? Has your computer exploded? Has your modem died? Any knocks at your door telling you to stop what you're posting? How about mysterious e-mail with sinister innuendo?
Yep. You just like whining and you don't have enough to do.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:04:03 AM PDT
by
tiamat
("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno World!")
To: gdani
the anti-free speech provisions of McCain & Feingold's campaign finance legislation. You remember -- the one Congress was going to stop. No, wait. I meant the President. Whoops. I meant the Supreme Court. Hey, wait a second.........BTTT
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:04:20 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: tiamat
I haven't heard yet that Bush send out a goon-squad to smack people around and tear up thier signs. No, but I have heard about people being arrested or forced to go to some "free speech zone" a goodly distance away. I expect better of President Bush.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:05:21 AM PDT
by
jimt
To: tiamat
Yep. You just like whining and you don't have enough to do. Please adhere to that when Hillary runs for President. Remember, you will only be whining.
When Billy boy was getting windys in the Oval office I'm sure you didn't say anything so you couldn't be accused of whining.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:07:06 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: freeeee
Cute little article...sarcastic as hell...but cute.
Reminds me of when King william of Monica visited Atlanta and totally screwed up rush hour on several occasions during his "reign".
And, wasn't there a time when King william of Monicaheld up air traffic for about two hours, to get a freakin' HAIRCUT?
Oh, Oh, and how about King william of Monica having a couple "detained" by the Secret Service for shouting "clinton, you suck" at some rally? So tolerent of disention, this King william of Monica.
Seems I remember King James of Plains screwing up traffic a few times too.
The author was obviously one of those kids who studied under the liberals' education plan, where adding a condom to a cucumber overshadowed Civics class, or he would understand Presidential security like the adults of the world do.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:07:29 AM PDT
by
FrankR
To: freeeee
Getting too hot? Don't let the door hit you in the butt!
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:08:49 AM PDT
by
tiamat
("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno World!")
To: freeeee
I noticed you didn't respond to tiamat's questions and points? Did you also notice I'm answering the posts of about a dozen people? I have answered taimat as much as possible. Keep reading.
"YOU remind me of John efFIn Kerry, lots of whining but no real substance. Just a lot of bitching. Whats the matter couldn't get an audience with Hillary?"
"You want "no substance"? FReepers screamed their heads off at the same exact treatment BY HILLARY! Now that the shoe is on the other foot, it's all just fine and dandy.
I noticed you're answering. You answered Tiamat's post directly but didn't respond to her assertions. I think most of us get your point but the venomous attitude is off-putting. You're all rabid and unable to see anyone else's point...kinda like a liberal.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:09:51 AM PDT
by
subterfuge
(Liberalism is, as liberalism does.)
To: Protagoras
Actually, I don't whine.
I write letters. I call my Senators and Congress Critters. I sign Petitions.
I DO sometimes end up SCREAMING at my TV.
But most importantly, I VOTE!
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:11:01 AM PDT
by
tiamat
("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno World!")
To: freeeee
No president in the last 10 years has any respect for free speech or assembly. The 1st ammendment does not give protestors license to spray spittle in the Presidents face.
There have always been limits on rights. You can't yell fire in a theater, you can't have a whiney liberals meeting in the middle of Interstate 40.
Get over it.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:14:39 AM PDT
by
TC Rider
(The United States Constitution © 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
To: jimt
Okay, I hear that.
What do we know about previous administrations? Say before JFK?
Was it possible for protesters to get close? What about in the late 1890's? Or the early 20th century? It wasn't all sweetness and light THEN either!
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:17:13 AM PDT
by
tiamat
("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno World!")
To: jimt
Hmmmm.... occurs to me too, and in the interests of fairness I should tell you: Part of my problem is this particular poster, who seems to show up simply to stir the pot and cause trouble.
As far as I am concerned, he would be better off at LP.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:19:37 AM PDT
by
tiamat
("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno World!")
To: tiamat
Actually, I don't whine. So criticizing Bush or government is whining, but criticizing Clinton or liberals is not?
But most importantly, I VOTE!
If Clinton was running against Gore who would you vote for?
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:24:22 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: GOPrincess; freee
Apparently he's never heard of what it's like when either of the Clintons traveledThe point is not whether the Democrats do it or the Republicans do it, it's the point that it shouldn't be done. Of course from the partisan standpoint ('well they did it too') I've seen on this thread, I imagine that's going to be a hard concept to grasp. freee, thanks for posting. Good article
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:25:12 AM PDT
by
billbears
(Deo Vindice.)
To: tiamat
Part of my problem is this particular poster, who seems to show up simply to stir the pot and cause trouble. Please stop whining.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:25:41 AM PDT
by
Protagoras
(When they asked me what I thought of freedom in America,,, I said I thought it would be a good idea.)
To: tiamat
What do we know about previous administrations? Say before JFK? I don't know about those, but I believe from LBJ on there was a greater tolerance of protestors. And I don't remember freeways being shut down by motorcades until Slick was in, but I could be wrong.
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posted on
05/14/2004 10:26:38 AM PDT
by
jimt
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