el_bryanto
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Mon Mar-21-11 12:29 PM
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| 6. Should have just hung up right away |
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The moment she pushed it. I mean witnessing or evangalizing is part of some religions; and if they feel duty bound to do it, the best thing is to just be firm and say no. But if they push it, well, than that's harassment.
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| -Do we have the right to freedom from religion? |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:14 PM |
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Once people stop fighting over religions we could be on a path to world peace |
Motown_Johnny |
Mar-21-11 12:17 PM |
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Which is wrong imo |
speltwon |
Mar-21-11 12:45 PM |
#15 |
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I know governments have lots of reasons to go to war, not just religion |
Motown_Johnny |
Mar-21-11 12:56 PM |
#29 |
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I revert to the South Park episode "Go God Go" |
speltwon |
Mar-21-11 01:06 PM |
#42 |
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The problem with that episode, and that mindset that "everyone does it", |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 12:43 AM |
#120 |
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A very fair %age of them are quite clear in claiming they |
speltwon |
Mar-22-11 12:50 AM |
#122 |
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Oh boy. |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:00 AM |
#125 |
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Oh boy back at ya |
speltwon |
Mar-22-11 01:17 AM |
#131 |
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I swear, sometimes I feel like DU is stuck in an infinite loop. |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:24 AM |
#133 |
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I have the rigor |
speltwon |
Mar-22-11 01:36 AM |
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Sure you do. |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:41 AM |
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One of the creaters |
JonLP24 |
Mar-23-11 04:41 PM |
#172 |
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Govt's only go to war for resources. Every war ever fought was over resources, they just clothe.... |
ElsewheresDaughter |
Mar-21-11 02:52 PM |
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My thoughts exactly. n/t |
buzzard |
Mar-21-11 11:40 PM |
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If everyone converted to one world religion, wouldn't we then have peace? |
LAGC |
Mar-21-11 06:53 PM |
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Tell that to the Christians. |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 12:48 AM |
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I like to tell those people that yes, I do believe their god exists, but |
NYC Liberal |
Mar-21-11 12:19 PM |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Mar-21-11 10:03 PM |
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Yep, if a liberal supports Obama well they just must not be a liberal! |
NYC Liberal |
Mar-21-11 10:16 PM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Mar-21-11 10:28 PM |
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Well at least we know |
slay |
Mar-22-11 01:30 AM |
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I Just Tell these Assholes |
Coyote_Bandit |
Mar-21-11 12:21 PM |
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I've had them come to the door before but never had them call. I was not prepared. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:48 PM |
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One phone call = Harrassment? |
Rebubula |
Mar-21-11 12:26 PM |
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Our car has been in and out of the shop and I have a relative on the edge . Those |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:50 PM |
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Yup |
nichomachus |
Mar-21-11 02:29 PM |
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Well... you could try the pig route and ask her to listen |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-21-11 02:44 PM |
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Does anyone know if this qualifies as a sales call... |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-21-11 02:45 PM |
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Non-profit group exemption to the DNC registry... |
brooklynite |
Mar-21-11 02:47 PM |
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Well shucks. I guess I'll just have to mess with thier heads then... |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-21-11 03:29 PM |
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You are free to worship as you choose, free from interference... |
Ozymanithrax |
Mar-21-11 12:27 PM |
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"Religion is not the source of war or conflict, just another reason to fight." |
jdlh8894 |
Mar-21-11 12:32 PM |
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As I said, it was a reason to fight, but not the source of wars. |
Ozymanithrax |
Mar-21-11 12:44 PM |
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So she was allowed to harass me? I hate that. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:51 PM |
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She isn't the government...Freedom of religion means the government... |
Ozymanithrax |
Mar-21-11 01:06 PM |
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Could this a defense from her harassment? |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 01:34 PM |
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Do-Not-Call registry does not prevent unwanted calls from non-profits. |
Ozymanithrax |
Mar-21-11 01:42 PM |
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Darn! She did want my soul ,but no money was offered.Thanks for the research. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 04:04 PM |
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There's an interesting little button on your phone |
Recursion |
Mar-21-11 01:49 PM |
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Okay. I get it. I will probably use it if she calls back. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 04:13 PM |
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We have freedom of and from religion -- unfortunately not from assholes. |
damntexdem |
Mar-21-11 12:56 PM |
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Exactly...very well put. |
Ozymanithrax |
Mar-21-11 01:07 PM |
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I'd almost rather have a call from a religious nut than the Florida State Trooper Assn. |
Fuddnik |
Mar-21-11 11:00 PM |
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They stopped calling when I said "Can't talk right now. Please put your request in writing.Thanks." |
Petrushka |
Mar-21-11 11:12 PM |
#114 |
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And a reason to fight would be what, exactly? |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 12:57 AM |
#124 |
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Should have just hung up right away |
el_bryanto |
Mar-21-11 12:29 PM |
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Any call asking for personal information gets the following answer from me: |
CTyankee |
Mar-22-11 01:56 PM |
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"My first amendment freedom from religion rights, give you the |
brewens |
Mar-21-11 12:32 PM |
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It's not "from" religion rights |
jdlh8894 |
Mar-21-11 12:43 PM |
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Correct. It's also a restriction on govt, not people |
speltwon |
Mar-21-11 12:47 PM |
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It's not so simple |
BillStein |
Mar-21-11 12:57 PM |
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That may be true. |
speltwon |
Mar-21-11 01:03 PM |
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Are the "letters" in the Constitution? As LAW? |
jdlh8894 |
Mar-21-11 01:09 PM |
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Excellent point... but if they can be used to bolster a certain point, they'll be held as gospel. |
cherokeeprogressive |
Mar-21-11 01:33 PM |
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No, but... |
14thColony |
Mar-21-11 06:42 PM |
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Supplemental Information? |
jdlh8894 |
Mar-21-11 06:58 PM |
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200 years of U.S. jurisprudence says otherwise |
14thColony |
Mar-21-11 07:41 PM |
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I agree, but legislative history isn't controlling. |
PatentlyDemocratic |
Mar-21-11 10:48 PM |
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I know, but my way pisses religious wack jobs off more! :) n/t |
brewens |
Mar-21-11 12:56 PM |
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we do not have it |
stuntcat |
Mar-21-11 12:33 PM |
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+1, n/t |
RKP5637 |
Mar-21-11 12:37 PM |
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These people think it's their destiny to shove religion in others faces as |
RKP5637 |
Mar-21-11 12:34 PM |
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I don't have the right to tell them not to call me? |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:52 PM |
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Of course you do. Did I mis-word something? Maybe I did ... I'll check. n/t |
RKP5637 |
Mar-21-11 01:02 PM |
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Fixed my mis-wording. Thanks! n/t |
RKP5637 |
Mar-21-11 01:04 PM |
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Some of them are well-meaning in their efforts |
Nevernose |
Mar-21-11 11:07 PM |
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Yep, I agree with you, some are well-meaning in their efforts. n/t |
RKP5637 |
Mar-22-11 08:06 AM |
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No. We have the right to freedom of religion |
kctim |
Mar-21-11 12:40 PM |
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We have both |
JonLP24 |
Mar-23-11 04:58 PM |
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Congress is prohibited from endorsing a specific religion. |
lapislzi |
Mar-21-11 12:46 PM |
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Well said. |
jdlh8894 |
Mar-21-11 01:04 PM |
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+1 |
Pacifist Patriot |
Mar-21-11 01:51 PM |
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Well, even if I don't have a "right" to have freedom from religion... |
krabigirl |
Mar-21-11 12:48 PM |
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I find the answers to all my questions in the funny papers: |
JohnnyRingo |
Mar-21-11 12:50 PM |
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I love this. Thanks. I needed the lighter side. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:53 PM |
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+1000 +++ n/t |
RKP5637 |
Mar-21-11 12:57 PM |
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I would have said "Thanks. Not interested" |
ReggieVeggie |
Mar-21-11 12:51 PM |
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It's the question of world peace. I get so introspect. I will try next time. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:55 PM |
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Could just hang up |
The2ndWheel |
Mar-21-11 12:53 PM |
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Better, say "Do NOT call me again" THEN hang up |
csziggy |
Mar-21-11 01:17 PM |
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If you wish to ask me cosmic questions... |
Dappleganger |
Mar-21-11 12:53 PM |
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Yea. That's my problem,soulmate. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 12:57 PM |
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yeah. it's called hang up the phone. duh. your delicate sensibilities |
cali |
Mar-21-11 12:58 PM |
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opps wrong thread. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 01:37 PM |
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Why should your freedom of speech interfere with my right to privacy? |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:13 AM |
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do you have a listed phone number? |
onenote |
Mar-22-11 04:19 PM |
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I have a cell phone and no land line, but that's beside the point. |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 04:57 PM |
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I wonder... |
BillStein |
Mar-21-11 01:01 PM |
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I never answer the phone either for the same reasons. Caller ID is the best ever, and if |
RKP5637 |
Mar-21-11 01:43 PM |
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No more than you have the right to freedom from speech. |
Dr. Strange |
Mar-21-11 01:16 PM |
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Agreed. |
Shandris |
Mar-21-11 01:44 PM |
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You ever think of hanging up on her? Problem solved...then space on DU |
demosincebirth |
Mar-21-11 01:31 PM |
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+100!! |
timtom |
Mar-21-11 04:45 PM |
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Like what? |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:08 AM |
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Yeah, any of those would be better. Maybe it didn't register in his brain...hey, why don't |
demosincebirth |
Mar-22-11 06:25 PM |
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i think we should. |
barbtries |
Mar-21-11 01:41 PM |
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i want that! nt |
Snoutport |
Mar-21-11 01:43 PM |
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Of course you have the "freedom" and you already know that. What you don't have is the right to |
bobbolink |
Mar-21-11 01:45 PM |
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And where would that ridicule be, exactly? |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:16 AM |
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No more than religious people have a right to freedom from atheism |
Recursion |
Mar-21-11 01:48 PM |
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Yeah, those damn atheists and their proselytizing cold calls |
nichomachus |
Mar-21-11 01:51 PM |
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It usually comes up in the context of billboards (nt) |
Recursion |
Mar-21-11 02:27 PM |
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Well, we should ban all billboards then -- not just the ones from atheists |
nichomachus |
Mar-21-11 02:30 PM |
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I would much rather we let people put up billboards |
Recursion |
Mar-21-11 03:11 PM |
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Oh! .......BLEACH MY EYES!!! |
Quantess |
Mar-22-11 04:22 AM |
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It's as silly as freaking out over a missionary cold-calling you (nt) |
Recursion |
Mar-22-11 05:36 AM |
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I can't tell if you're sarcastic or not. |
Quantess |
Mar-22-11 05:55 AM |
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I was talking about the OP (nt) |
Recursion |
Mar-22-11 07:13 AM |
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Oh, that's good! |
Quantess |
Mar-22-11 07:54 AM |
#154 |
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You could just hang up. |
eShirl |
Mar-21-11 01:52 PM |
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Only in my very bestest dreams |
OwnedByFerrets |
Mar-21-11 01:52 PM |
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Treat your religion the same way you treat your penis |
nichomachus |
Mar-21-11 01:52 PM |
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I love this. |
lapislzi |
Mar-21-11 02:25 PM |
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I don't see any Christians shoving anything in my face on this board |
timtom |
Mar-21-11 02:50 PM |
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The board tends to be anti-proselytizing-asshole. |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:19 AM |
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Oh. I see YOU'RE an accomplished master |
timtom |
Mar-22-11 05:36 AM |
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Good policy. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 04:07 PM |
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that is absolutely perfect nt |
BillStein |
Mar-22-11 09:12 AM |
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You chose not to exercise your freedom to not answer the phone |
slackmaster |
Mar-21-11 01:54 PM |
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The telephone is a convenience for ME |
lapislzi |
Mar-21-11 03:27 PM |
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I hear ya. Just don't pickup, if I do hang up. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-22-11 04:12 PM |
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I am personally of the belief |
Proud Liberal Dem |
Mar-21-11 01:55 PM |
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Watch James Spader as Alan Shore from Boston Legal make this exact same argument: |
slay |
Mar-21-11 01:57 PM |
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Gee. I enjoyed this. Thanx, slay. |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-21-11 03:49 PM |
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No prob - me too. By chance I just happened to be re-watching that episode last night |
slay |
Mar-21-11 08:09 PM |
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I don't answer the phone if I don't recognize the number. Problem solved. nt |
Modern_Matthew |
Mar-21-11 01:59 PM |
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No. |
WildEyedLiberal |
Mar-21-11 02:11 PM |
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bullshit |
Skittles |
Mar-21-11 10:50 PM |
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Read the Constitution |
WildEyedLiberal |
Mar-21-11 10:53 PM |
#110 |
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They can say whatever they want |
BillStein |
Mar-22-11 09:16 AM |
#157 |
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Calling your phone isn't saying it "in your home" |
WildEyedLiberal |
Mar-22-11 10:33 AM |
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if they have the "right" |
BillStein |
Mar-22-11 11:28 AM |
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If they didn't have the assumed "right' there would've been no need for the DNC in the first place |
WildEyedLiberal |
Mar-22-11 01:50 PM |
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I'll concede this point |
BillStein |
Mar-22-11 03:28 PM |
#165 |
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No worries! |
WildEyedLiberal |
Mar-22-11 04:04 PM |
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There's a mature, cogently argued riposte based in a clear grasp of the Constitution for you.. (nt) |
Posteritatis |
Mar-22-11 04:15 PM |
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I think so, but the fundies don't |
Taverner |
Mar-21-11 02:51 PM |
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For a while I would just start asking questions when they called. |
MedicalAdmin |
Mar-21-11 02:53 PM |
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I should copy this and have it by the phone. I'm a bit embarrassed |
The Wielding Truth |
Mar-22-11 01:37 PM |
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You're always free to hang up. If you were pissed, why did you continue listening? |
badtoworse |
Mar-21-11 03:10 PM |
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Of course not. You have freedom the government dictating religion and the freedom |
TheKentuckian |
Mar-21-11 03:55 PM |
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Yes, absolutely--in accordance with the First Amendment. |
Arkana |
Mar-21-11 03:57 PM |
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A 'cold call' by a believer is not governmental establishment of religion, but |
Obamanaut |
Mar-22-11 12:51 AM |
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I really don't see the argument for freedom from exposure to certain ideas. |
bigmonkey |
Mar-21-11 04:05 PM |
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You say you had a "cold call". WHY did you answer the phone? |
lynne |
Mar-21-11 04:08 PM |
#90 |
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Hang up the phone |
demwing |
Mar-21-11 04:14 PM |
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Here's an idea |
demwing |
Mar-21-11 04:20 PM |
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Caller ID has done wonders for me. If I don't recognize the # I don't answer. |
sarcasmo |
Mar-21-11 07:42 PM |
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We should be absolutely free from religious harassment. |
Lucian |
Mar-21-11 07:43 PM |
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I thought it was |
Texasgal |
Mar-21-11 07:45 PM |
#101 |
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"From" is implicitly required for "of" to be possible. |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:28 AM |
#134 |
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We need a freedom from hateful, violent speech as well. |
Xenotime |
Mar-21-11 10:29 PM |
#106 |
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You have the right to live in a vacuum, free from the ideas of anyone but you. |
Toucano |
Mar-21-11 10:31 PM |
#107 |
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Wow, that's kind of uncalled for. |
Quantess |
Mar-21-11 11:33 PM |
#115 |
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Excuse me? Do you seriously think you have a RIGHT to live "free" of any idea |
Toucano |
Mar-22-11 12:14 AM |
#119 |
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What, exactly, in the OP inspired those interpretations of yours? |
Quantess |
Mar-22-11 02:10 AM |
#141 |
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Yes. Also....you are too patient with solicitors. |
Quantess |
Mar-21-11 11:08 PM |
#113 |
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No, everyone must have religion. |
killbotfactory |
Mar-21-11 11:37 PM |
#116 |
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Where the puppies eat the skittles that were shat out by unicorns. |
Quantess |
Mar-22-11 02:14 AM |
#143 |
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I think |
BillStein |
Mar-22-11 09:20 AM |
#158 |
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ha! |
H2O Man |
Mar-21-11 11:38 PM |
#117 |
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somehow, after perusing this thread |
hfojvt |
Mar-22-11 01:02 AM |
#126 |
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That's when you say "hold on" & dig out your DVD of "Rocco Goes To Prague" |
Warren DeMontague |
Mar-22-11 01:10 AM |
#128 |
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Do you feel better |
darkstar3 |
Mar-22-11 01:32 AM |
#136 |
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Worked for a chain of indie Video Stores in the 90s. |
Warren DeMontague |
Mar-22-11 01:41 AM |
#139 |
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Yes. |
DeSwiss |
Mar-22-11 01:35 AM |
#137 |
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LOL, nice picture in your sig. |
LAGC |
Mar-22-11 02:13 AM |
#142 |
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Aliens like to feast on the blood of Republicans. |
Quantess |
Mar-22-11 06:10 AM |
#151 |
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Clearly, its time for non-believers to fight back! |
LAGC |
Mar-22-11 02:17 AM |
#144 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Mar-22-11 04:47 AM |
#147 |
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You could also do this yourself. |
Quantess |
Mar-22-11 06:46 AM |
#152 |
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Meh. |
JoeyT |
Mar-22-11 02:30 AM |
#145 |
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Join the Freedom from Religion Foundation |
undeterred |
Mar-22-11 11:31 AM |
#161 |
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Phone solicitation is a pain in the a$$ |
etherealtruth |
Mar-23-11 05:01 PM |
#174 |
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