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To: EternalVigilance
"The fact that you have a right of free speech doesn't imply that you can go into somebody's house - someone who has graciously invited you into that house to enjoy its benefits - insult the owner, and expect not to be shown to the door."

The analogy is a poor one. Most people who invite others to their home do not then ask their guest to pay their mortgage.

35 posted on 04/15/2012 6:26:36 PM PDT by Artemis Webb (On November 6th I will vote for the GOP nominee for President of the United States.)
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To: Artemis Webb

Good point.

I’ve checked FR just about every day since I joined how long ago and I don’t post every day. I have noticed a decrease in quality over the past few years.


47 posted on 04/15/2012 6:31:30 PM PDT by abercrombie_guy_38
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To: Artemis Webb
The analogy is a poor one. Most people who invite others to their home do not then ask their guest to pay their mortgage.

Well, they sure might if said guests are eating the groceries and running up the electric and water bills.

48 posted on 04/15/2012 6:31:35 PM PDT by EternalVigilance ('Throw all the bums out.' It's not a slogan. It's the survival of the republic.)
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To: Artemis Webb

If you want Obama then continue your foolish ranting.
You did not get what you wanted, though all the selections were poor,so stop whining. We need to unelect Obama. If you have not figured that out by now, you are clueless.


54 posted on 04/15/2012 6:35:52 PM PDT by learner
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To: Artemis Webb
Most people who invite others to their home do not then ask their guest to pay their mortgage.

And by the way, the key word in your comment is "ask."

No one is forcing anyone to donate a penny to "pay the mortgage." Even if they're eating the groceries and running up the water and electric bills.

In twelve years here I have yet to see Jim point a gun at a single poster's head.

62 posted on 04/15/2012 6:40:13 PM PDT by EternalVigilance ('Throw all the bums out.' It's not a slogan. It's the survival of the republic.)
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To: Artemis Webb

Actually, if the guest comes over every day, sleeps over, eats dinner etc., he might well be asked to chip in a couple of bucks.


79 posted on 04/15/2012 6:45:51 PM PDT by NavVet ("You Lie!")
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To: Artemis Webb

Good news! Solved your problem with my home. You’re no longer invited!!

bye


80 posted on 04/15/2012 6:46:26 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (There's no crying in rebellion!!)
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To: Artemis Webb

Especially after peeing on the floor.


85 posted on 04/15/2012 6:47:46 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (There's no crying in rebellion!!)
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To: Artemis Webb

I think it’s a good analogy, but here’s a better one.

A buddy invites you over to his house to watch the game. Sit on his couch, watch his TV, enjoy his air conditioning, drink his beer and eat his pretzels...while his favorite team is playing.

Most of us would be savvy enough to cheer for his team, or at least not to insult them, right? And after you are invited over time and again, wouldn’t you at least bring a 12-pack or a bag of chips?


113 posted on 04/15/2012 7:12:49 PM PDT by bigbob
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To: Artemis Webb
Most people who invite others to their home do not then ask their guest to pay their mortgage.

You're going to pay to enjoy the goods and services of any fine eatery, but get out of hand and the owner has every right to throw you out of his establishment.

No different here.

223 posted on 04/15/2012 11:27:26 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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