Posted on 09/20/2004 9:21:31 PM PDT by HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity
Freerepublic was just called "radical" by a guest on MSNBC's Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Buckhead was mentioned again. They are also discussing conspiracy theories, blogs, and the usual chatter on Dan Rather's nosedive into silliness.
Your a wise one, Mr. Mind! lol
Who told you?
These days right-of-center state socialism passes for radical. Olbermann would get the vapors and faint dead away at the ideas of the founding fathers.
Being underestimated by your opponents is not a bad thing... Yes that's right, just ask G Winner.
Gee, I speachless! Somebody's gotten it right for a change!!
radical
\Rad"i*cal\, a. [F., fr. L. radicalis having roots, fr. radix, -icis, a root. See Radix.] 1. Of or pertaining to the root; proceeding directly from the root.
2. Hence: Of or pertaining to the root or origin; reaching to the center, to the foundation to the ultimate sources to the principles, or the like: original; fundamental; thorough-going; unsparing; extreme; as, radical evils; radical reform; a radical party.
The most determined exertions of that authority, against them, only showed their radical independence. --Burke.
Usage: Radical, Entire. These words are frequently employed as interchangeable in describing some marked alternation in the condition of things. There is, however, an obvious difference between them. A radical cure, reform, etc., is one which goes to the root of the thing in question; and it is entire, in the sense that, by affecting the root, it affects in a appropriate degree the entire body nourished by the root; but it may not be entire in the sense of making a change complete in its nature, as well as in its extent. Hence, we speak of a radical change; a radical improvement; radical differences of opinion; while an entire change, an entire improvement, an entire difference of opinion, might indicate more than was actually intended. A certain change may be both radical and entire, in every sense.
Michael Wolf was on Linda Vester trashing bloggers and he and Jeff whatshisname were really going at it about blogs on Aaron Brown's show tonight, too.
Radical
\Rad"i*cal\, a. [F., fr. L. radicalis having roots, fr. radix, -icis, a root. See Radix.] 1. Of or pertaining to the root; proceeding directly from the root.
2. Hence: Of or pertaining to the root or origin; reaching to the center, to the foundation to the ultimate sources to the principles, or the like: original; fundamental; thorough-going; unsparing; extreme; as, radical evils; radical reform; a radical party.
The most determined exertions of that authority, against them, only showed their radical independence. --Burke.
Let's see -- the liberals aren't liberals anymore, they're progressives -- they think that "liberal" somehow got a bad reputation. Go figure.
We conservatives are no longer conservatives. During President Bush's first term, we have been called neo-cons because, I guess, it's cute and sound-bitey. No real definition, though. My grandfather was conservative when he got off the boat in the 'teens. What is the starting date -- you know, to make it official-like?
Now I'm a radical. Gee -- why did I think it would smell much worse than this?
You guys may be radiacal, but I'm Awesome!
Radical Conservatives?
Oxymoron alert.
And I think this rocket surgeon has figured out that if he mentions FR in a taunting manner, his ratings go off the chart. Well, for him, anyway.
Did they spell "FRee Republic" correctly?
Damn straight we are radical! We are the puppies that will not stay in the kennel! We think outside the box and believe in the Constitution, thus rendering us non-PC radicals!
Proud to be a FReeper!
EAGLES UP!
The term "Radical Right" was used by Richard Hofstadter and others to try to discredit and delegitimize the conservative movement in the 1950s. The theme was picked up again by Hillary Clinton and the Clintiguloids during the 1990s in an orchestrated campaign to spread hysteria about a "Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy."
A search at www.google.com will yield sufficent examples:
Clinton's Enemies
... For Hofstadter, much of the radical right rage has to
do with the rootlessness of American life, "the scramble for status and secure identity." 5. ...
www.wpunj.edu/~newpol/issue26/mmande26.htm - 18k - Cached - Similar pages
Manichaeism in American Politics
... Hofstadter is careful to point out that the
Radical Right
is not truly conservative. While seeking to dominate our more conservative ...
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The Public Eye : Website of Political Research Associates
... The Radical Right: The New American Right Expanded And Updated, (Garden City, NY:
Anchor Books, Doubleday & Company, Inc. , 1964); Richard Hofstadter, "The ...
www.publiceye.org/research/concepts/Frameworks-03.html - 23k - Cached - Similar pages
"Is there a recognized source of wisdom on this?"
The Bible?
Actually, it's not very clear on how to choose a mate - only on the "two shall become one" rule. But, God evidently blessed - or at least allowed - many variations.
Having been married to for 30 years, and since I hear a lot of stories at work and read a lot in fiction - which can be a source of common "knowledge," I still stick with the "he or she makes you feel like a better person and you each feel that you're the lucky one." And lots of luck.
--Senator Barry Goldwater, 1964
Who me?... I don't even wear Pj's.
Who said Pajamahadeen?
I have access to documents proporting to state that Keith O. Is a child molesting perv. that enjoys an occasional romp throw the barn yard for sexual release.
NOTE: My investigative reporting skills ranks on the professional level of CBS News/Dan Rather/60 Minutes.
While the documents may not be able to be authenticated, I believe the story to be true. If Keith was a real Journalist he would address the accusations and stop trying to attack the messanger.
They must have been reading the WOD threads.
Radical: A term used by established mainstream organizations to describe those with an opposing view.
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