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that last paragraph contradicts itself hfojvt Jan 2013 #1
you really don't understand English. If I have objective evidence that someone is behaving Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #3
so your lead line is abusive hfojvt Jan 2013 #4
Tolerance and intolerance are antithetical. NinetySix Jan 2013 #8
now THAT I did NOT understand hfojvt Jan 2013 #12
What would you consider objective evidence? JDPriestly Jan 2013 #41
You nailed it. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #49
As a joke, I often say that jazzimov Jan 2013 #10
I am generally intolerant of jazz hfojvt Jan 2013 #15
Ahhh, see? jazzimov Jan 2013 #23
Oh, and to add, jazzimov Jan 2013 #26
by absolutist hfojvt Jan 2013 #30
I tend to use terms objectively jazzimov Jan 2013 #35
but why should I be willing to change my opinion hfojvt Jan 2013 #37
Just Jets on the field tama Jan 2013 #66
people with high post counts do get ppr'd, it just takes a lot more. Flying Squirrel Jan 2013 #39
Maybe you're serious -- maybe you're just being casually argumentative... cheapdate Jan 2013 #18
because it does not say what "not have to tolerate" means hfojvt Jan 2013 #22
"...never an excuse" is unequivocal. n/t cheapdate Jan 2013 #28
no, because "logic" is "the principle governing the human intellect" hfojvt Jan 2013 #31
Do we not agree on the meaning of the word "never"? cheapdate Jan 2013 #33
Do we agree about reality? hfojvt Jan 2013 #40
Clearly, you have an axe to grind. cheapdate Jan 2013 #71
it's not about the OP hfojvt Jan 2013 #72
Good grief, man. cheapdate Jan 2013 #74
looking for insults in all the wrong places hfojvt Jan 2013 #75
"What else does it mean to "not tolerate"? cheapdate Jan 2013 #76
And one more thing... cheapdate Jan 2013 #77
hfojvt has it right Puzzledtraveller Jan 2013 #34
youre kidding right? bowens43 Jan 2013 #53
To me being opened minded means listening to both sides, not accepting both sides. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #2
+1 Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #20
Back in the 70's I said the last bigotry would be against bigots.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2013 #5
This message was self-deleted by its author WHEN CRABS ROAR Jan 2013 #6
I agree with what you're stating... MyshkinCommaPrince Jan 2013 #7
Sometimes you just move on. cheapdate Jan 2013 #19
Intolerant are those who shout: "You're Either With Us Or Against Us." blkmusclmachine Jan 2013 #9
Some guildlines to your questions. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jan 2013 #11
I am intolerant Rain Mcloud Jan 2013 #13
DU could practice a little tolerance CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #14
thats because he's uh, a DEMOCRAT pasto76 Jan 2013 #21
+1! n/t bama_blue_dot Jan 2013 #25
That is because "Democrat" used to mean Liberal and/or Progressive. RC Jan 2013 #27
in other words, the party has been hi-jacked by/morphed into stupidicus Jan 2013 #38
True, there is little in common with liberalism CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #44
Barack Obama gave one of the most forceful declaration of liberal principles... cheapdate Jan 2013 #24
Well, I suppose words technically speak louder than actions CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #43
I gave some specific examples cheapdate Jan 2013 #62
My apologies, I thought you were quoting his speech only. CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #67
Moderate Republican is arguably a fitting label for the president. cheapdate Jan 2013 #69
I think we are more in agreement than disagreement. CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #70
But if you're entirely opposed to the guy, then there doesn't seem to be much room nomorenomore08 Jan 2013 #32
I never said I was entirely opposed to the President. CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #45
Fair enough. I certainly have plenty of points of disagreement myself, when it comes to Obama's nomorenomore08 Jan 2013 #73
i was very tolerant -- of everyone -- until... orleans Jan 2013 #16
Being tolerant doesn't mean tolerating Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #17
Being tolerant towards bigots doesn't mean I have to like bigots or shut up about them. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #29
Being Liberal is not enough for either side Riftaxe Jan 2013 #36
Teatards have nothing in common with Progressives CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #46
So it would be safe to say you are not a liberal Riftaxe Jan 2013 #48
I'm not sure how you've concluded I'm not liberal. CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #50
liberals can be very hateful and abusive. they just don't recognize it as such. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #42
Who, for example is the Liberal Rush Limbaugh? CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #47
well, Bill Maher called Sarah Palin a cunt once NoMoreWarNow Jan 2013 #54
Oh yeah. Case closed, then. CranialRectaLoopback Jan 2013 #58
Word. riqster Jan 2013 #57
Here is what gets overlooked DonCoquixote Jan 2013 #51
“In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.” dkf Jan 2013 #52
then you must be bucking for dean of students, LOL bettyellen Jan 2013 #59
dupe bettyellen Jan 2013 #60
If memory serves me correctly, I recall reading many liberals were tolerant of the Nazi Party. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #55
You mean like Prescott Bush and Charles Lindbergh? WinkyDink Jan 2013 #63
Perfect. Zoeisright Jan 2013 #56
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #61
No GOOD or DECENT person "tolerates" evil or bigotry or discrimination or bullying, etc. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #64
"Who they effect" ????? Duer 157099 Jan 2013 #65
I'm intolerant towards tolerance tama Jan 2013 #68
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