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To: r9etb
The topic of this thread is Fox 5 News labeling us as a "hate site."

"Hate" has been so over-used as to have little real meaning any longer. Just like the race card is dog-eared from how many times it has been played, calling someone a hater nowadays, more often than not, is used to try and stifle legitimate criticism of the actions of a group.

Against illegal immigration? You hate Mexicans. Think moderate Muslims need to speak out more against Islamic terrorism? You hate Islam. Decry black-on-black violence? Why, you're a racist. Think Rudy is too liberal? You're a Rudy hater. Think Mitt is too liberal? You're a Mormon hater.

There are some posts on FR that trend to the bad side. But almost all of those get yanked. What remains is generally valid criticism of groups that have no desire to be criticized.

598 posted on 08/17/2007 9:31:03 AM PDT by dirtboy (Impeach Chertoff and Gonzales. We can't wait until 2009 for them to be gone.)
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To: dirtboy

BTTT for great post of common sense!


678 posted on 08/17/2007 11:11:40 AM PDT by gidget7 ( Vote for the Arsenal of Democracy, because America RUNS on Duncan!)
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To: dirtboy
What remains is generally valid criticism of groups that have no desire to be criticized.

Eureka hoss!!

844 posted on 08/17/2007 5:59:35 PM PDT by wardaddy ("only Spartan women give birth to real men. ".....I love that line......)
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