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In reply to the discussion: For the Love of God and all us children - Please Mr. President, Keep This Bum Cornered Monday Night [View all]jsmirman
(4,507 posts)32. I believe gunsights when matched with a prior record of those inciting deadly violence
are quite different from mere rhetoric expressed to a side that has simply not shown the same violent tendencies.
I understand that some of you don't like the expression, but it's what I came up with after a long, sleepless night, and I find it very different when expressed to a left-leaning audience that does not have the same record of violence.
I respect the viewpoint you are espousing, and am glad you have all shared your opinions, but, at least at this moment, I do not feel inclined to change it.
I, personally do not feel hypocritical in using that common expression. I find it rather close to "a look that killed" and all similar expression. I'm sorry if you find it to be different.
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For the Love of God and all us children - Please Mr. President, Keep This Bum Cornered Monday Night [View all]
jsmirman
Oct 2012
OP
AND on that note, I went ahead an wrote The President's opening statement for you...
Volaris
Oct 2012
#19
If Romney claims fires all over the Middle East is the failure of the Obama foreign policy
Turborama
Oct 2012
#35
Oh, they will (on Libya) - I think your suggestion about the Colin Powell comments is an excellent
jsmirman
Oct 2012
#9
Really not a good metaphor in national politics. Remembr Palin gunsights metaphor & Gabby Giffords
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2012
#11
America is sick of WAR! Just. Show that if Rmoney is elected, he will have the whole WORLD fighting
Dustlawyer
Oct 2012
#12
I'm with BdeLaP, bad metaphor. Agree with your OP, but we want a Knock Out is better. Would I like
txwhitedove
Oct 2012
#13
I believe gunsights when matched with a prior record of those inciting deadly violence
jsmirman
Oct 2012
#32
He'll clearly claim the middle east is exploding into chaos because the Obama policies have failed
jsmirman
Oct 2012
#39
True. It's so hideously extreme it's entertaining (in small doses). nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2012
#46
Geez...want him to try and tie foreign policy to abortion somehow - want someone to ask about
Laura PourMeADrink
Oct 2012
#47