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Mon Oct-15-07 04:18 PM
Response to Reply #30 |
| 32. I think you don't understand the post. |
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I'm asking if people agree that bigotry against the Democratic Party goes against the spirit of this site, and that the MODS (not me) should adopt that into their rules.
Do you think that I do NOT have the right to bring this topic up for discussion? If so, why not?
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| -An End to Bigotry on DU |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 03:23 PM |
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OzarkDem |
Oct-15-07 03:25 PM |
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0007 |
Oct-15-07 03:32 PM |
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Humans have a natural need to treat others with hatred and intolerance |
bryant69 |
Oct-15-07 03:29 PM |
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I fear you're right. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 03:30 PM |
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So, If someone laughs at some made-up monkey business |
King Coal |
Oct-15-07 03:37 PM |
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Well I'd say no - it's not ok to call them a liar, unless of course they tell some lies |
bryant69 |
Oct-15-07 03:47 PM |
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Did Joseph Smith tell any lies? If so, call him a liar. |
King Coal |
Oct-15-07 04:01 PM |
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Oh, Good comeback. |
bryant69 |
Oct-15-07 06:43 PM |
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Truth hurts, eh? Answer t;he question and quit changing the subject. |
King Coal |
Oct-16-07 03:59 PM |
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OK I believe Joseph Smith to be a prophet of God and not a Liar |
bryant69 |
Oct-16-07 04:17 PM |
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Yep, I would say that answers a whole lot of questions. |
King Coal |
Oct-16-07 04:43 PM |
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And there it is. A polite poster adds "n/t" incidentally. n/t |
bryant69 |
Oct-16-07 04:45 PM |
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Is there no end to your how much of a baby you can be? |
King Coal |
Oct-16-07 04:57 PM |
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What a sad little person you are. n/t |
bryant69 |
Oct-16-07 05:04 PM |
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Yep. I have to believe in made-up stuff I'm so sad. LOL! |
King Coal |
Oct-16-07 05:12 PM |
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I'd suggesting kicking your own tires first |
melody |
Oct-15-07 04:46 PM |
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BULL. SHIT. You are trained to see and react to differences between people, not the similarities. |
Blashyrkh |
Oct-16-07 09:20 PM |
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we should make a rule covering every post: no generalizations. |
maxsolomon |
Oct-15-07 03:30 PM |
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Maybe you're right. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 03:31 PM |
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Your post is a generalization |
bamalib |
Oct-15-07 08:24 PM |
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ya think? |
maxsolomon |
Oct-16-07 10:43 AM |
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Intolerance will not be tolerated. |
DuStrange |
Oct-16-07 09:07 PM |
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I hate all bigots! |
TheDoorbellRang |
Oct-16-07 12:23 AM |
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RUN, AL, RUN!!! (nt) |
Kurovski |
Oct-15-07 03:32 PM |
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Your response is off...uh...oh hell, RUN, AL RUN!! |
bleever |
Oct-15-07 10:29 PM |
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I'm confused. Are you saying that you'd like it if |
Kurovski |
Oct-16-07 08:38 PM |
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You don't like the way DU is moderated; somehow that adds up to "bigotry". |
dicksteele |
Oct-15-07 03:34 PM |
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I agree but conversely, is it not equal bigotry to imply that those Dems |
saracat |
Oct-15-07 03:35 PM |
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I agree, but blaming of the many for the actions of a few is not criticism |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 03:37 PM |
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I personally agree with differentiation between individual members and the broader interpetation but |
saracat |
Oct-15-07 04:05 PM |
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You have a very good point I hadn't considered. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:08 PM |
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When people say they are mad at "democrats" or congress, it doesn't mean |
robinlynne |
Oct-15-07 11:52 PM |
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Big Tent is anathema to the DLC |
OzarkDem |
Oct-15-07 04:07 PM |
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but we can still generalize all we want about republicans right? |
tandem5 |
Oct-15-07 03:38 PM |
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by this definition well over half |
thebighart |
Oct-15-07 03:44 PM |
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What if you're right? Should we ignore it just because its such a large percentage? |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 03:45 PM |
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not defeatist, |
thebighart |
Oct-15-07 04:01 PM |
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I totally agree with you. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:04 PM |
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I suppose the end-game is the important point to consider. |
thebighart |
Oct-15-07 04:13 PM |
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I dont think we have to live with such extremes. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:17 PM |
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I tend to be one who would rather err to the side |
thebighart |
Oct-15-07 04:28 PM |
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All mass produced beer stinks! |
Bluzmann57 |
Oct-15-07 03:49 PM |
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This should apply equally to state/region bashing |
IDemo |
Oct-15-07 03:49 PM |
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Well there are many people on Du attempting to get these people to view |
AuntPatsy |
Oct-15-07 04:00 PM |
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No. You don't get to determine the language everyone has to use. |
porphyrian |
Oct-15-07 04:06 PM |
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If you think that's true, make a new thread advocating a Green for President |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:08 PM |
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You didn't make that rule, the owners of DU did. |
porphyrian |
Oct-15-07 04:15 PM |
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I think you don't understand the post. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:18 PM |
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You don't understand what I've written. |
porphyrian |
Oct-15-07 04:27 PM |
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Why do you think that I am trying to control other posters? |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:31 PM |
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You aren't even aware of your own actions then. |
porphyrian |
Oct-15-07 04:41 PM |
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So you disagree with the rules of DU prohibiting certain speech? |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 05:52 PM |
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No, I disagree with your trying to prohibit certain speech. |
porphyrian |
Oct-15-07 07:33 PM |
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I see, so basically you're against people expressing their opinion. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:03 PM |
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No, you are having comprehension problems. |
porphyrian |
Oct-16-07 08:39 AM |
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Aaahhhhhhh shaaaaaddddaaaap |
alcibiades_mystery |
Oct-15-07 04:07 PM |
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Isn't this something you should take up |
BlackVelvet04 |
Oct-15-07 04:09 PM |
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I'd rather talk about it with the great people of DU first. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:10 PM |
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That's an absolutel APPALLING definition of bigotry. NT |
baby_mouse |
Oct-15-07 04:19 PM |
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Please direct your complaint to Mirriam-Webster. Thanks! (nt) |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:20 PM |
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I might. It's crap. NT |
baby_mouse |
Oct-16-07 02:31 AM |
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it is very broad and general isn't it. |
thebighart |
Oct-15-07 04:32 PM |
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How about |
...of J.Temperance |
Oct-15-07 04:21 PM |
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Thanks, OJT. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 04:24 PM |
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No problem :) |
...of J.Temperance |
Oct-15-07 04:37 PM |
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I'd much rather you guys stayed around the big forums. |
Sparkly |
Oct-15-07 09:11 PM |
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That's not bigotry -- Democrats are not structurally a "political group" - we self-select |
melody |
Oct-15-07 04:44 PM |
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That's a really silly distortion of the word "bigot" |
Bornaginhooligan |
Oct-15-07 04:51 PM |
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and to think, I clicked on this thread thinking it would be about real bigotry |
fishwax |
Oct-15-07 07:21 PM |
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I believe the definition comes straight from |
Kajsa |
Oct-16-07 04:56 PM |
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Does that include bashing particular religious groups |
undeterred |
Oct-15-07 05:56 PM |
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Christians of all demoninations are regularly bashed here |
Mutineer |
Oct-15-07 07:38 PM |
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aww..you poor poor victimized majority religion.. |
ruiner4u |
Oct-15-07 11:35 PM |
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Yes. |
Bornaginhooligan |
Oct-16-07 04:59 PM |
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Anyone not part of the solution is part of the problem. |
Orsino |
Oct-15-07 06:20 PM |
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Equating a comment like "The Dems are Spineless" with bigotry is just BS |
fishwax |
Oct-15-07 07:00 PM |
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Wow. You make bigotry sound so .... trivial. |
TahitiNut |
Oct-15-07 07:03 PM |
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trivial |
fishwax |
Oct-15-07 07:11 PM |
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Since you are new here I find it difficult to listen to this complaint. |
Swamp Rat |
Oct-15-07 07:18 PM |
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I have been here a few years. 6 in fact. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 07:24 PM |
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"So, does my post now magically become valid?" - No. |
Swamp Rat |
Oct-15-07 07:36 PM |
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You implied that my suggestion was invalid due to my lack of time here at DU. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:07 PM |
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I already told you my opinion, but I will repeat it: The rules are fine they way they are. |
Swamp Rat |
Oct-15-07 09:17 PM |
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OK, so your position is bigotry and broad-brushed attacks against the Dem Party is ok. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:46 PM |
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"You vote for bigotry." - Calling a DUer a bigot is against the rules. |
Swamp Rat |
Oct-15-07 10:00 PM |
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Seems I am - my suggestion in the OP is already a rule here at DU. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 10:01 PM |
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You should apologize for calling me a bigot. n/t |
Swamp Rat |
Oct-15-07 10:03 PM |
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I dont feel that I did, but if you were insulted, then I'm sorry for my comments. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 10:05 PM |
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only as long as we are still able to call a spade a spade. |
aikoaiko |
Oct-15-07 07:23 PM |
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Agreed. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 07:25 PM |
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Wow, I thought this thread might be meaningful from the title, but it turns out nope. |
Katherine Brengle |
Oct-15-07 07:41 PM |
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Oct-15-07 09:05 PM |
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How 'bout when they assume all Southerners vote for Republicans? |
Clark2008 |
Oct-15-07 09:12 PM |
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I agree its bigotry. But I am trying to be careful not to infringe on free speech too much. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:14 PM |
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I think that's already in the rules.... |
Sparkly |
Oct-15-07 09:13 PM |
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Hmmm, I see. Well, maybe I should re-word my request then. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:15 PM |
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Yes. |
Sparkly |
Oct-15-07 09:17 PM |
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That is completely idiotic. |
dorkulon |
Oct-15-07 09:17 PM |
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Actually it appears my suggestion is already a rule here at DU. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:47 PM |
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I don't see anything in there about bigotry. |
dorkulon |
Oct-15-07 09:55 PM |
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Actually, not realizing that its bigory is what's idiotic. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:56 PM |
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Is it bigotry when I say, "Republicans are ignorant, violent authoritarians?" |
dorkulon |
Oct-15-07 09:59 PM |
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It is bigotry in both cases. One is illegal on DU, the other is allowed. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 10:00 PM |
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So then isn't your OP bigoted against freepers? |
Bornaginhooligan |
Oct-16-07 05:00 PM |
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I apologize for not being more thorough reading the current rules. My suggestion is already a rule. |
CT_Progressive |
Oct-15-07 09:56 PM |
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Bigotry??? |
Elrond Hubbard |
Oct-15-07 10:17 PM |
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I'm bigoted against horsecrap hitting the Greatest Page. |
Kurovski |
Oct-15-07 10:33 PM |
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Calling Out DLCers Is Not Bigotry - It Is Truthful Recognition Of The Opposition |
lostnotforgotten |
Oct-15-07 10:51 PM |
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And not just any opposition. They're fake Democrats. |
Gregorian |
Oct-15-07 10:54 PM |
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Geez. From your title I thought you were posting something |
ThomCat |
Oct-15-07 10:59 PM |
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Comparing anonymous negativity towards a political party |
motocicleta |
Oct-15-07 11:14 PM |
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You're right! |
bvar22 |
Oct-16-07 01:02 AM |
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I agree we need to cleanse our nation of the bigots |
AngryAmish |
Oct-16-07 04:18 PM |
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Telling folks they "should" not do something.... |
RiverStone |
Oct-16-07 04:24 PM |
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