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Romulus Quirinus

(524 posts)
33. Feel free to disagree, but
Tue Jan 29, 2013, 11:46 AM
Jan 2013

I tend to disagree with the analysis of traditional Abrahamic religion; not all sins are equal.

A woman feeling put-upon by white guys is not the same as a full on klansman looking to find a new e-hangout other than Stormfront.

Dumbass. sadbear Jan 2013 #1
But you gotta admit Wednesdays Jan 2013 #10
Yeah, I guess things were probably a little less racist pre-Obama. sadbear Jan 2013 #18
Really they've cranked it up several notches over the last 4 years. TheManInTheMac Jan 2013 #42
Repugs only change when their own personal circumstances change ecstatic Jan 2013 #39
I would bet $100 that you're right. Marr Jan 2013 #85
Slow Learner Demeter Jan 2013 #56
It took me a while too Ter Jan 2013 #59
That's all right adieu Jan 2013 #78
I didn't understand the 'amish' comment, but I don't speak FReeper. sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #2
I inferred it's code for "n****r". If someone can disabuse me, please do. Scuba Jan 2013 #9
Maybe some weird reasoning like: Marrah_G Jan 2013 #15
I think that's close & add Amish are kind of like Libertarians in their "self sufficient" culture.nt patrice Jan 2013 #104
Their version of "pearl clutching" or "politically correct" TalkingDog Jan 2013 #16
A quick search and I found a thread that explains it all. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #45
Wow progressoid Jan 2013 #71
Wow! I wish I hadn't read that. MoonchildCA Jan 2013 #88
It's like Stormfront over there Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #89
As I suspected: REP Jan 2013 #90
Thanks very much! for this explanation for those of us who don't give FR our clicks. patrice Jan 2013 #105
Post 13 spells it out! n/t Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #113
"Chimping out" MissMillie Jan 2013 #115
Wow! I mean, just, wow. Kennah Jan 2013 #135
I was curious about that, too. pamela Jan 2013 #48
the term "amish" SoCalNative Jan 2013 #99
I'm not sure that noticing, after a decade, that FR is a hate site is the same as seeing the light. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #3
Give the person some credit BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #4
You know, it is truly ironic... Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #6
Uh-oh. You would have to bring the mirror thingy up. Eleanors38 Jan 2013 #22
There is no "unbridled hate" on this thread. ronnie624 Jan 2013 #38
Nah, not false. You simply disagree. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #41
Where is the "unbridled hate" on this thread? n/t ronnie624 Jan 2013 #49
"Unbridled hate" may be a bit strong crim son Jan 2013 #54
Clearly, the individual is still a wingnut. ronnie624 Jan 2013 #67
You seem very unhappy with most stuff that goes on at DU. Why do you torture yourself by kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #91
Perhaps. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #94
Yup BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #43
the first reactions here at DU are unbridled hate. AlbertCat Jan 2013 #46
+1 except for "unbridled hate" which is too strong. I'd say auto-attack instead & it might be part patrice Jan 2013 #107
That's fine. He can post the *exact same stuff* he always posted on FR right here, and just Romulox Jan 2013 #5
It's the "saved sinner" syndrome Fumesucker Jan 2013 #8
Usually, the "sinner" has to at least pretend to be singing from the same hymnal. Our "ex" freepers Romulox Jan 2013 #26
Same tune, just the lyrics are a bit different Fumesucker Jan 2013 #50
LOL. This was a local hit here in the D in the '80s. Romulox Jan 2013 #101
+++1 Diversity is difficult. patrice Jan 2013 #108
Absolutely, and of course the 'ex freeper' had lots of anti gay and anti African American posts Bluenorthwest Jan 2013 #136
"Leon Trotsky invented racism" WTF rurallib Jan 2013 #7
Didn't you love that one? Leon Trotsky invented it and racism didn't exist 150 years ago. Squinch Jan 2013 #126
This message was self-deleted by its author brucefan Jan 2013 #11
What is brucefan Jan 2013 #12
Their version of Tombstoned. Banninated. TalkingDog Jan 2013 #17
i think it's their tombstone leftyohiolib Jan 2013 #19
"Zot" from the comic strip B.C. MicaelS Jan 2013 #72
Banned. Think "blue bolt from the Heavens... JHB Jan 2013 #77
The intolerance here at DU is no better, it's just a different flavor. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #13
It's just so hard being a white guy on the internet! Romulus Quirinus Jan 2013 #20
Hell, it's easy being a white guy all the time. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #29
Feel free to disagree, but Romulus Quirinus Jan 2013 #33
So, their hate is worse than our hate? Okay. Maybe that makes us feel better. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #35
I've never tried to stop a black guy from voting. Romulus Quirinus Jan 2013 #37
On average, they are worse than us. Their worst are worse than ours. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #40
That's all I wanted to hear. :) nt Romulus Quirinus Jan 2013 #44
Care to post some examples of DU hate that is equivalent to Freeper hate? UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #92
Did you read this subthread? Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #95
OK, it's hate because you say so. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #96
I will not read it for you. I gave two examples in this subthread. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #97
Someone here recently seriously espoused & next defended GENOCIDE against the South patrice Jan 2013 #110
One guy did. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #111
That sort of thing is extremely powerful, one is enough & it was one who feels at home here. patrice Jan 2013 #114
Feels at home here? UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #118
link: patrice Jan 2013 #120
You have a point that the South does get insulted on this forum. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #123
from Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, Chapter 10, TTE, essentially about patrice Jan 2013 #125
Pardon my ignorance, but what is "TTE"? (n/t) Jim Lane Jan 2013 #130
To The Effect, indicating kind of a synopsis or paraphrase. patrice Jan 2013 #133
Thanks! acronymfinder.com whiffed on it. (n/t) Jim Lane Jan 2013 #134
Y'all don't know what it's like. Being male, middle class and white... progressoid Jan 2013 #75
I've had zero problems in that regard LanternWaste Jan 2013 #24
Martydom. I suppose your post is an example of DU's tolerance. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #27
Same here. Rex Jan 2013 #138
I'm over the false equivalency. Du is NOTHING like free republic Politicub Jan 2013 #55
Oh, my! Taking offense is not consistent with being "over the false equivalency." Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #63
I completely disagree with you but why don't you share some examples? Politicub Jan 2013 #64
Sure! Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #66
I agree we don't have tolerance for intolerance about gays Politicub Jan 2013 #73
Can you please elaborate on one of your statements, quoted below: idwiyo Jan 2013 #100
Pretty simple: Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #102
Can you please explain why it shouldn't be so. idwiyo Jan 2013 #103
I really don't understand where you are taking this. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #106
I was trying to understand why you think it was a good example. idwiyo Jan 2013 #109
I'm struck by how often we see "argument from authority" here, a distinctly fascistic inclination. patrice Jan 2013 #112
You leftt out: constructing rational hypotheses for NDAA 2011 and/or the use of drones & that patrice Jan 2013 #119
Perhaps that is because we all "agree" about LGBT Civil Rights, so other issues are being used as patrice Jan 2013 #116
I think it is similar in that it functions primarily on auto-dichotomies that may or may not patrice Jan 2013 #121
I wish forums were conducive to honest, thoughtful discussion Politicub Jan 2013 #124
Oh! I know I do it too! . . . partly because I'm so good at it that it "feels good", partly because patrice Jan 2013 #127
So are you saying that we should value racists, misogynists, & homophobes? In essence, to catbyte Jan 2013 #61
Yes, you are misreading me completely. And, I am guessing it's intentional. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #65
Wow. In addition to having a persecution complex, you're now being judgemental. Charming. catbyte Jan 2013 #84
There's nothing good about disliking a person because they are a white male either. dkf Jan 2013 #79
+1 Meet the "new" boss, same as the old boss, because you'd better tow the meme or get butt kicked. patrice Jan 2013 #122
You keep saying that, but you refuse to back it up. Marr Jan 2013 #87
I have backed it up. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #93
They say we are the same as freepers...yup got it! Rex Jan 2013 #140
Agreed! strongly! patrice Jan 2013 #117
Wrong. Rex Jan 2013 #139
Correct. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #141
Yes, it took him a long time, but ... Scuba Jan 2013 #14
Countdown to Freepers accusing him of being an imposter... Or better yet, a sleeper cell. reformist2 Jan 2013 #21
"We are angry. We tried being friendly and smiling and getting along with leftists." Courtesy Flush Jan 2013 #23
so their stupidity can't completely crush all remnants of consciense from people with brains farminator3000 Jan 2013 #25
Would most of you also have zero sympathy for someone who escaped from a cult? reformist2 Jan 2013 #28
I applaud this guy for having a David Brock-esque awakening. Arkana Jan 2013 #60
It takes a special deranged person IMO to survive in that sea of negativity, hostility and RKP5637 Jan 2013 #30
So I went swimming into the darkness, and all I can say is... "Wow" chemp Jan 2013 #31
I left the GOP for good when I saw them go after Clinton over Monica Lewinsky derby378 Jan 2013 #32
Same, and I worked on the Nixon campaign way back in the day broadcaster75201 Jan 2013 #70
That's funny, that was the last straw for me as well. reformist2 Jan 2013 #74
Salud! derby378 Jan 2013 #80
Someone quoted his profile in the comments. I like it. randome Jan 2013 #34
fascinating... kpete Jan 2013 #47
Every time I think of Freepers & Obama NewJeffCT Jan 2013 #36
We're so much alike, snort Jan 2013 #51
The conservative movement would change, at some point, but it's going to be awhile... nt cecilfirefox Jan 2013 #52
The site has become a haven for white supremacists, homophobes and separatists Politicub Jan 2013 #53
Sounds just like another site that comes immediately to mind, cordelia Jan 2013 #83
Like a certain political party, too Politicub Jan 2013 #86
We can thank Rmoney for helping to purify and purge FR. L0oniX Jan 2013 #57
Their hatred rots them from the inside out. n/t Cary Jan 2013 #58
Yeah, I saw that. A long-time Freeper, too. Good on him. TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #62
One down... AsahinaKimi Jan 2013 #68
Remember the days when FR ROUTINELY had 50k replies to a post? broadcaster75201 Jan 2013 #69
Everyone should click over to the Freeper thread linked in the OP and read the responses. Ian_rd Jan 2013 #76
A small step in the right direction riqster Jan 2013 #81
Just goes to donco Jan 2013 #82
"Racism was invented 150 years ago by Trotsky" Dragonbreathp9d Jan 2013 #98
You didn't know? Trotsky DID invent racism Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #132
I would love to know what the tipping point was... Kalidurga Jan 2013 #128
My favorite response is #28. Jim Lane Jan 2013 #129
Ironic... A "Come To Jesus" Moment On FR... WillyT Jan 2013 #131
All of Melas' friends are seeing black helicopters everywhere and are cracking up from the paranoia NNN0LHI Jan 2013 #137
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