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In reply to the discussion: To those who say liberals are intolerant... [View all]jazzimov
(1,456 posts)10. As a joke, I often say that
"The one thing I can't tolerate is intolerance!"
I am only human. Of course, if everyone agreed with me, there would be no intolerance.
But, if there was no intolerance, there would be nothing for me to be intolerant against.
So, I will continue to be intolerant towards intolerance, despite the apparent contradiction. Because I think we can do better.
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you really don't understand English. If I have objective evidence that someone is behaving
Pretzel_Warrior
Jan 2013
#3
To me being opened minded means listening to both sides, not accepting both sides. nm
rhett o rick
Jan 2013
#2
Barack Obama gave one of the most forceful declaration of liberal principles...
cheapdate
Jan 2013
#24
But if you're entirely opposed to the guy, then there doesn't seem to be much room
nomorenomore08
Jan 2013
#32
Fair enough. I certainly have plenty of points of disagreement myself, when it comes to Obama's
nomorenomore08
Jan 2013
#73
Being tolerant towards bigots doesn't mean I have to like bigots or shut up about them.
backscatter712
Jan 2013
#29
liberals can be very hateful and abusive. they just don't recognize it as such.
HiPointDem
Jan 2013
#42
If memory serves me correctly, I recall reading many liberals were tolerant of the Nazi Party.
raouldukelives
Jan 2013
#55
No GOOD or DECENT person "tolerates" evil or bigotry or discrimination or bullying, etc.
WinkyDink
Jan 2013
#64