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lindysalsagal

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51. I totally agree with your opinion: Bigots hide behind religious rhetoric that they probably don't

Sat Sep 8, 2012, 02:55 PM

Sep 2012

understand. If you translate verses of the ancient texts into current vernacular, the meanings are twisted and obscured beyond recognition. It's real easy to cite bigoted claims from the past to rationalize your own childish paranoia.

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Secret Service says number of threats against president 'overwhelming' [View all] babylonsister Sep 2012 OP

I just posted in another thread about this a few hours ago davidpdx Sep 2012 #1

She didn't get hauled in? Heather MC Sep 2012 #2

Nope, she wasn't davidpdx Sep 2012 #5

Why would the parents want to punish her? Jackpine Radical Sep 2012 #26

Because no 16 year old ever rebelled against her parents? jberryhill Sep 2012 #28

The WAY in which they rebel is often very telling Jackpine Radical Sep 2012 #37

No, I was saying that's the only possible punishment she could face davidpdx Sep 2012 #30

HUUUMPFFF heaven05 Sep 2012 #34

I hope An Apology is forthcoming..otherwise, Cha Sep 2012 #60

The guy in NC said he was personally going to kill Obama Bjorn Against Sep 2012 #39

It needs to be a direct threat... davidn3600 Sep 2012 #40

You can blame Beck, Limbaugh and the guy who they work for... Scuba Sep 2012 #3

Before this year, threats against Obama were already running FOUR (4) times previous Presidents. nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2012 #4

Presidenting while black? tavalon Sep 2012 #65

Sobering to say the least madokie Sep 2012 #6

Yeah, the media delusionals are really frightening. valerief Sep 2012 #16

well heaven05 Sep 2012 #23

the people who I know who are intolerant of others is pretty much the folks who claim to be religous madokie Sep 2012 #47

ten-four heaven05 Sep 2012 #50

I totally agree with your opinion: Bigots hide behind religious rhetoric that they probably don't lindysalsagal Sep 2012 #51

What scares me is that he doesn't get lifetime protection - kestrel91316 Sep 2012 #36

Re: "Hell, they are probably working on how to expedite the process..." man4allcats Sep 2012 #41

I would love to see the day Politicalboi Sep 2012 #53

I'm with you. man4allcats Sep 2012 #63

Well, I'm not shocked to see that the Seattle office has their hands full. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #46

omg - I never knew that about Seattle :( jillan Sep 2012 #57

Blame the traitoruous "news" media 2pooped2pop Sep 2012 #7

get these threats into their background check information greymattermom Sep 2012 #8

Every time I see him speaking in the open, Frustratedlady Sep 2012 #9

Lets hope they're up to it and their on their game madokie Sep 2012 #48

God bless the Secret Service Onlooker Sep 2012 #10

Those on the other side don't take responsibility for "whipping" them up either. Historic NY Sep 2012 #11

Hire more agents RonTiger Sep 2012 #12

Prosecute SmittynMo Sep 2012 #13

Man I was naive enough to think after he won the election people would forget OverBurn Sep 2012 #14

Of course the racism is a key factor, but don't underestimate the intensity of the hatred on... CBHagman Sep 2012 #18

yeah heaven05 Sep 2012 #25

Fear and Hate are tools of the trade. pdxDemocrat Sep 2012 #64

yeah heaven05 Sep 2012 #66

It's only because you're not Black that you didn't understand johnlucas Sep 2012 #27

SPOT ON! heaven05 Sep 2012 #32

You are 100% right, I just didn't really get that racism ran that deep. OverBurn Sep 2012 #68

"Overwhelming"? veganlush Sep 2012 #15

I thought they meant that Quantess Sep 2012 #22

I took it to mean the same thing you did. Jackpine Radical Sep 2012 #31

You know that saying, "Sticks and stones will break my bones valerief Sep 2012 #17

sobering, sad and pathetic - but is anyone here truly surprised? NRaleighLiberal Sep 2012 #19

It's not only those guys. justgamma Sep 2012 #20

When baby bush was in office, remember people being arrested because they had a slogan LibGranny Sep 2012 #21

And Bush and Cheney never faced an audience that wasn't vetted lunatica Sep 2012 #24

Palin should be arrested Kyad06 Sep 2012 #29

YES!! I cannot believe that the msm actually made excuses for her after Gabby was shot. jillan Sep 2012 #56

You'd think the Con's would love BHO, who's a Reagan Republican. blkmusclmachine Sep 2012 #33

Or maybe you're grossly mistaken. great white snark Sep 2012 #42

are you fucking kidding me? A republican? n/t progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #44

I'm amazed you're able to post at all DemocratsForProgress Sep 2012 #49

Welome to the truth. Baitball Blogger Sep 2012 #35

Not that it will matter but I posted on my FB page..... nc4bo Sep 2012 #38

excellent!! jillan Sep 2012 #58

How heartbreaking. The "right" and their 24/7 hate machine has consequences. progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #43

Throw Them all in Jail Stainless Sep 2012 #45

GOP hate & fear mongering is worstening a bad situation. Let's face it they stir the pot inviting mother earth Sep 2012 #52

Horrible. mzmolly Sep 2012 #54

If *ANYTHING* happens to the president a geek named Bob Sep 2012 #55

Yeah, Lots of Hate radio egging on lots of really stupid haters Cha Sep 2012 #59

Does anyone think they might have switched venues for vanlassie Sep 2012 #61

unhinged by successful black man at the top Skittles Sep 2012 #62

It is caused by the Republicans and their awful propoganda preying upon the ignorance of the people. Kteachums Sep 2012 #67