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StormKing

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12. Mmmm they never mean it

Wed Oct 5, 2022, 01:58 AM

Oct 2022

It's always about being held responsible for something reprehensible. I always hear it from Libertarians. Republicans? Not anymore.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Heather MC Oct 2022 OP

I'm pretty sure those who profer this utterance Abolishinist Oct 2022 #1

I don't understand your comment, could you explain please and thank you Heather MC Oct 2022 #2

There's nowhere to even start with this. Abolishinist Oct 2022 #11

I know, I see plenty of cussing here lol. I do it myself from time to time, though I'm not that much BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #13

Yesterday I was called an Asshole, but they didn't spell it out they had to use code Heather MC Oct 2022 #33

Well, they shouldn't have done that at any rate. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #42

A$$-variants should only be used for jerks with money. haele Oct 2022 #44

Lol Heather MC Oct 2022 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Heather MC Oct 2022 #34

Free Speech is a constitutional right. egduj Oct 2022 #3

And, as we seem to need to keep reminding people, 1A Free Speech refers to niyad Oct 2022 #25

When that "free speech"... SergeStorms Oct 2022 #4

Speech that leads to violence, is not what I'm speaking about Heather MC Oct 2022 #36

So you are saying that speech that causes harm Stargleamer Oct 2022 #83

You can say what you want , but than I can too. Srkdqltr Oct 2022 #5

May I ask why did you interpret my words to mean I would insult you in some way? Heather MC Oct 2022 #37

I'm saying a person has the right to say whatever, and another person has the right to disagree. Srkdqltr Oct 2022 #39

Thank you for the clarification Heather MC Oct 2022 #40

The moral minority is on a mission MyMission Oct 2022 #6

Those people, have not been taught how to be properly angry and release it in a healthy way Heather MC Oct 2022 #38

Could you cite some specific examples, particularly about forcing people niyad Oct 2022 #7

Nobody has forced me to say "Merry Christmas" either. I say whatever I like depending on the BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #15

Banksy, in 2004, made a definitive statement to the 'you WILL say Merry Christmas' crowd Celerity Oct 2022 #17

Thank you. Never saw that one. niyad Oct 2022 #27

Depending on my mood, and the day, I say, "Happy holidays", "seasons' niyad Oct 2022 #26

Yes, and none of those would offend me in the least. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #29

We should celebrate Christmas the way the pagans did it Heather MC Oct 2022 #32

It's in the "terms and conditions" don't you know! Heather MC Oct 2022 #22

"so I've been told"??? In other words, your OP is about something you have niyad Oct 2022 #24

Lol, good catch. nt BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #30

Why are you so upset with me? Heather MC Oct 2022 #31

Actually I was referring to a poster below Who said the exact thing. Heather MC Oct 2022 #35

DU is privately owned and has Terms of Service that we all agree to... Spazito Oct 2022 #8

Ah, this explains a lot. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #14

"terms and conditions" terms and conditions" terms and conditions" terms and conditions Heather MC Oct 2022 #21

I love DU for being overall more civil than any place else on the internet. You signed the TOS... Hekate Oct 2022 #67

I have no motive, If people are being "baited" by something I said, that's a choice they're making. Heather MC Oct 2022 #69

You're a star member and have been here since 2008? Yet you don't know the search function? BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #70

I've been a member since 2008, I only pop in now and then, 2009 I started using Facebook and Heather MC Oct 2022 #71

I don't need to hunt for you; if you reply to me the "My Posts" tab lights up Hekate Oct 2022 #73

Thank you. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #74

Weird, I didn't look you up🤔 Heather MC Oct 2022 #75

Any time Hekate Oct 2022 #76

Lol. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #77

Srsly Hekate Oct 2022 #80

What happened today? BlueSpot Oct 2022 #9

Hey blue spot, I see you how is it that you tend to find my post Heather MC Oct 2022 #20

Sorry, didn't mean to offend BlueSpot Oct 2022 #47

💜💜💜 No problem my friend, I was just curious, because I can never find anybody Heather MC Oct 2022 #49

Wonder the same thing sometime. Is there an Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2022 #65

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Heather MC Oct 2022 #66

Don't think sanctioned, but it IS a thing, I feel sure ! No way Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2022 #68

I have to ask you the same thing I asked the OP. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #79

DU search feature, of course. But instant message/ notification when Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2022 #81

I posted this previously in this thread. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #78

We know that thanks! Talking about an instant notice Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2022 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Oct 2022 #10

Mmmm they never mean it StormKing Oct 2022 #12

Those people have bastardized the term "free speech" Heather MC Oct 2022 #19

"masterised"??? And "quell", not "quail". niyad Oct 2022 #23

Quailing the populace JHB Oct 2022 #28

I'm glad I made you feel better about yourself. Heather MC Oct 2022 #55

I was talk typing this morning While getting ready for work. I fix it relax Heather MC Oct 2022 #54

Mamma Conjuay Oct 2022 #16

Your mother is a wise woman Heather MC Oct 2022 #18

Because we have free speech we have the freedom to be nasty or nice. Srkdqltr Oct 2022 #41

Good post. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #43

You know when that statement was made "I will defend to the death your right to say it" Heather MC Oct 2022 #46

I think that this is a different issue that you are bringing up. Caliman73 Oct 2022 #52

"You can't cuss anymore you have to use code words"? No, I see a trend in the opposite direction. Towlie Oct 2022 #48

First, you need to define what you mean by "Free Speech"... Caliman73 Oct 2022 #50

Thank you for taking the time to write this out I appreciate it. Heather MC Oct 2022 #51

As human beings we operate in a variety of environments. Caliman73 Oct 2022 #60

Free speech-our most powerful constitutional right, but dangerous, and independent of etiquette andym Oct 2022 #53

You're confusing freedom of speech with freedom from the consequences of what you say. meadowlander Oct 2022 #56

Why did you feel the need to spend all that time attempting to correct me I know what I mean Heather MC Oct 2022 #57

Free Speech inthewind21 Oct 2022 #58

k Heather MC Oct 2022 #59

Because I see the central fallacy in your post all the time. meadowlander Oct 2022 #61

I see what's happening you misunderstood what I wrote Heather MC Oct 2022 #62

I understand very well what you wrote meadowlander Oct 2022 #63

Very thoughtfully put, meadowlander Hekate Oct 2022 #72

I used to believe that. Then these rightwing nutjobs leftyladyfrommo Oct 2022 #64