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HATE IS WRONG UNLESS IT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE.
Original Writing | 1/1/10 | Andy DeStephano

Posted on 01/01/2010 11:32:02 AM PST by d3b1976

HATE IS WRONG UNLESS IT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE.

By: Andy DeStephano

Why do left wing radicals denounce intolerance unless it’s against something they support? How come it’s acceptable to dehumanize only certain people, beliefs and organizations?

Just recently radio talk show commentator Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the hospital for chest pains. As I searched for news regarding his condition, I was appalled by the comments posted by other readers. The venomous words used to express their distain for his existence were simply horrific. Although disturbed by what I read it certainly comes as no surprise as it seems Conservative bashing has become widely accepted by the Left.

Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman and Ann Coulter are prime examples and targets of liberal attacks; however when Bill O’Rielly commented about Helen Thomas you would have thought he had insulted Mother Theresa. The double standard of what is considered humorous and objective is extremely skewed. In fact, most are just down right mean spirited and foul. In order to be fair and objective, I also take issue when conservatives engage in these practices.

I wish that the very same people that seek to destroy Glenn Beck would have the same passion for destroying Osama Bin Laden. I would like to hear the same people that say Reverend Wright and Bill Ayers are activists agree that Sean Hannity and Mark Levin are commentators not messengers of hate. It would be nice to have these people be as irate when Michelle Malkin is attacked, as they are when Hillary Clinton is criticized. Ultimately I would love to believe the Obama Administration is as passionate about fighting terrorism and enforcing the Patriot Act as they are in eliminating Fox News and supporting the Fairness Doctrine. Once again I must admit none of these will ever happen even though this is change I can believe in.


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KEYWORDS: democrats; liberalfascism
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To: CSA Rebel
*** The full thread conversation speaks for itself. ***

Do you like cheese?
Was your sister ever bit by a Moose?
Do you have a beeber?

This is HUGH and SERIES!

141 posted on 01/02/2010 4:31:16 AM PST by Condor51 (The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits)
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To: CSA Rebel

Talking to yourself is a sign of impending mental collapse.


142 posted on 01/02/2010 4:31:44 AM PST by Darksheare (Tar is cheap, and feathers are plentiful.)
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To: glock rocks

ROTFLOL!!!


143 posted on 01/02/2010 5:30:06 AM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: reaganaut

It was nice and quiet.

Happy New Year to you!


144 posted on 01/02/2010 5:30:53 AM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: CSA Rebel

>>The full thread conversation speaks for itself.<<

Speaking of hate, see this FR thread and the link below. You will never see the hate here on FR as is expressed against people like Michelle Malkin or Rush Limbaugh.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2418865/posts

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/12/31/best-of-2009-hate-mail-edition/


145 posted on 01/02/2010 6:12:57 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I am tired of being PC. It's time for torches, pitchforks, tar, feathers and GUNS.)
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To: CSA Rebel
“You don’t know who Darkwing is, after six months on FR? Darkwing manages the Zot pinglist. FReepers ping Darkwing when they suspect a Troll.”


146 posted on 01/02/2010 6:30:10 AM PST by Godzilla (3-7-77)
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To: CSA Rebel
A little experiment you can try. Post anything on this site, just one thing that Obama has done correctly. Watch the love responses you get. Either there is a true hatred of the man or he doesn’t have one redeeming quality. Not one? That’s not possible.

Well, Newbie, you've pretty much outed yourself with that one. What Obama has done correctly? There's a large segment here that believes he's illegitimate. What he does is illegitimate. It's kind of like illegal-aliens. They break the law coming here, why should we recognize anything of worth while here? Consider Hitler. He, along with Stalin are the embodiment of evil. Yet Hitler loved his dog. Should we think kindly of him because of that?

If you want to back Obama you'd best find another forum to join. You won't be very welcome here. Obama is an infiltrator, a communist and a dictator. He's using his time up front to change America forever. If you believe even insignificant personal traits override that, then you're a screwball.

Oh, and the reasons I gave for our beliefs and feelings about Obama are a far cry from the hatred shown by the left for a person they hate who has illness or misfortune in life. There's a big disconnect between the two positions, one which you, apparently, can't fathom. WOW! You belong with your leftist buddies. Begone!

147 posted on 01/02/2010 6:50:15 AM PST by bcsco (Hey, GOP: The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration...)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Unbelievable....

Sort of.

They must be DUmmies......


148 posted on 01/02/2010 6:52:25 AM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: Vendome

LOL, Vendome.


149 posted on 01/02/2010 6:56:59 AM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: metmom

I was shocked at the hatred toward MM on her site too. I quit going to the DUmp a long time ago. Matter of fact, it has been blocked at work for several years. I don’t want to infect my home computers.


150 posted on 01/02/2010 7:06:39 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I am tired of being PC. It's time for torches, pitchforks, tar, feathers and GUNS.)
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To: CSA Rebel

IBTZ.


151 posted on 01/02/2010 7:06:59 AM PST by OCCASparky (Obama--Playing a West Wing fantasy in a '24' world.)
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To: ejonesie22

So if we Conservatives legalize drugs and prostitution and keep out of Abortion we will be loved and loving?

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My gripe about Libertarians is they often claim conservatism, but only on fiscal issues.

On social issues they are much closer to anarchists.

Hubby was a libertarian in HS, he says he became a conservative in college because he grew up.


152 posted on 01/02/2010 7:10:38 AM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: ejonesie22

I wish there was a triple face palm.

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And me without my Photoshop. lol.


153 posted on 01/02/2010 7:11:12 AM PST by reaganaut (Ex-Mormon, now Christian - "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: reaganaut

I have always said Conservatives are Libertarians with mortgages and kids.


154 posted on 01/02/2010 7:41:42 AM PST by ejonesie22
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To: bcsco; CSA Rebel; Jim Robinson

A little experiment you can try. Post anything on this site, just one thing that Obama has done correctly. Watch the love responses you get. Either there is a true hatred of the man or he doesn’t have one redeeming quality. Not one? That’s not possible. [CSA Rebel]

Well, Newbie, you’ve pretty much outed yourself with that one. What Obama has done correctly? [bcsco]

I wonder what Jim Rob has to say about this?


155 posted on 01/02/2010 7:50:13 AM PST by reaganaut ( "I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see")
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To: Arrowhead1952

Sometimes I’ll go to DU to see if they’re discussing some really controversial thing that really looks bad for dems or obama, but they never do.

I’m constantly amazed at the mindless drivel posts that most of them put up. There’s virtually no discussion of the topic, just one-liners laced with profanity.

Few people on that site seem capable of posting more than two coherent sentences in a row.

It gives a really interesting look into the liberal mindset.

And it ain’t a pretty sight...


156 posted on 01/02/2010 7:59:48 AM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: ejonesie22; reaganaut; CSA Rebel
So if we Conservatives legalize drugs and prostitution and keep out of Abortion we will be loved and loving?

No, we'll be seen as wusses for capitulating, and rightly so. The left won't like us any better. They want what they want and the hell with everyone, and everything, else.

BTW, Happy New Year; even to you Rebel.

157 posted on 01/02/2010 8:02:32 AM PST by bcsco (Hey, GOP: The American Indians found out what happens when you don't control immigration...)
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To: metmom
I see enough of their mindset in the DUmmie FUnnies. It seems anyone can make an accusation and the others believe it as truth.

I guess that is why Rush always says, “It's not the evidence that matters, it is the seriousness of the charge.”

158 posted on 01/02/2010 8:09:20 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (I am tired of being PC. It's time for torches, pitchforks, tar, feathers and GUNS.)
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To: grey_whiskers
Tactical nukes are good for fixed targets, armoured columns, chokepoints such as a bridge with divisions massing behind it. Not so good for scattered groups of guerillas who blend into and hide among an indigent civilian population.

I didn't even dignify the "Tactical Nukes" comment with a reply.

Ten years ago, I managed to explain the idiocy of considering nuclear weapons in a tactical environment to my (at the time) preadolescent nephew. However, I don't think I would have much success with our little friend.

159 posted on 01/02/2010 8:14:36 AM PST by Grizzled Bear (Does not play well with others.)
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To: reaganaut; bcsco; CSA Rebel; Jim Robinson
Well, Newbie, you’ve pretty much outed yourself with that one. What Obama has done correctly? [bcsco]

CSA Rebel later said that Obama was correct when he expanded the Gulf war into Yemen. I called him on the fact that, with the constrictive Rules of Engagement, this will kill more US troops.

He countered by argueing for the use of tactical nuclear weapons.

160 posted on 01/02/2010 8:30:05 AM PST by Grizzled Bear (Does not play well with others.)
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