May 17, 2008
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JimReed
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GOP' Needs New Slogan
A New Promise to America posted 05/17/2008 at 11:16:54
The Evangelical Swing Vote
Jim Wallis seems to take the attitude that the left doesn't get it, and I am concerned that that might still be a little bit superioristic. After what they have done by selling their soul to the Republicans, I think Christianity needs to come down off their high horse. Perhaps the left does get it. Perhaps Christianity just blew it this time. Why don't we start the discussion from that place, and see if it can bring us some healing. Christians might be able to learn something from non-Christians if they would give us a chance. posted 05/17/2008 at 11:10:40
"If you want to know what the Christian leaders who aren't invited as TV talking heads have to say, you have to find their websites."
If we haven't heard about them because we haven't found their websites, perhaps they aren't trying hard enough. Instead of websites, perhaps they should be preaching to their own congregations. It might be I am just too much in a conservative part of the country, but I am not aware of anyone hearing anything in church against the war except the uniterians. Some preachers say it is not their place to preach about politics. Their churches are full of people who voted for Bush. posted 05/16/2008 at 15:52:00
If we haven't heard about them because we haven't found their websites, perhaps they aren't trying hard enough. Instead of websites, perhaps they should be preaching to their own congregations. It might be I am just too much in a conservative part of the country, but I am not aware of anyone hearing anything in church against the war except the uniterians. Some preachers say it is not their place to preach about politics. Their churches are full of people who voted for Bush. posted 05/16/2008 at 15:52:00
Does anyone speak for this evangelical majority? I don't hear any Christian leaders speaking out against our preemptive war, except perhaps Jimmy Carter but he is really more a political leader than a religious leader. I would like to hear what they have to say about the war before listening to them about other issues. posted 05/16/2008 at 12:43:13
Electing Sweetie
Erica,
Assuming Obama gets the nomination, would you support him, or McCain, or would you sit out the general election? posted 05/16/2008 at 12:35:40
Assuming Obama gets the nomination, would you support him, or McCain, or would you sit out the general election? posted 05/16/2008 at 12:35:40
Exit Polls: Limbaugh Effect Seems To Rear Its Head
That might be a good idea, but it will have no effect. His backers will make up the difference, they already are. He is paid more for his crowd control value than his marketing value. posted 05/07/2008 at 13:56:33
Not a Surge, but a Wash, in Afghanistan
Why are we still in Afganistan? The reason we went there in the first place was supposed to be to go after OBL. But when we had him pinned down we turned our attention elsewhere. We are not there because of OBL, so why are we there? It seems like the Taliban have more right to be there than we do. posted 05/05/2008 at 17:52:52
A Point of Clarification
Julia,
I appreciate you encouraging women to vote, and being for Obama, but you probably need a little more meat in your story when you blog on huffingtonpost. We like confrontation here. Be more passionate. Give us something to fight over. posted 05/02/2008 at 23:04:49
I appreciate you encouraging women to vote, and being for Obama, but you probably need a little more meat in your story when you blog on huffingtonpost. We like confrontation here. Be more passionate. Give us something to fight over. posted 05/02/2008 at 23:04:49
Five Years After "Mission Accomplished"
There is something that someone in congress could do if they were willing to put their political career at risk. Speak the truth and start a national dialogue. The truth is the soldiers are not protecting America, in fact they are making us less safe by occupying and damaging a country that was not a threat to us and serving to recruit more to hate us. They are really working for the benefit of those owners of corporations that profit from the war, or might profit if they are given control over the oil fields. The soldiers are only following orders, but they are not doing us (Americans) any good.
Nobody seeking election would raise this issue because the voices of patriotism would crucify them, but it is what the nation needs to hear. If someone who could command an audience would say these things to the nation, they could lose the world and gain their soul. posted 05/02/2008 at 13:20:13
Nobody seeking election would raise this issue because the voices of patriotism would crucify them, but it is what the nation needs to hear. If someone who could command an audience would say these things to the nation, they could lose the world and gain their soul. posted 05/02/2008 at 13:20:13
Reading The Pictures: American Bombing Of Sadr City: Like Qana, But Without The Attention?
So what? If we cared, we would be hearing about it on Sunday when we attend church. With the possible exception of a few black churches, this is an issue that we understand is best avoided. The bible tells us there will be wars and be not troubled, so we don't care. We put Bush in power, but we can't be held responsible for what he does. posted 05/01/2008 at 13:46:41
"what is the difference between what the Americans are doing now, and what the Israelis did in Qana during the '06 Lebanon war?"
Everyone including the US wanted the Lebanon war to end, not immediately but in a short time after the bombing could accomplish enough destruction. The bombing had to be done in a compressed timetable. Iraq has no such schedule, so we can take our time and bomb for 100 years if that is what it takes for the mission to be accomplished. posted 05/01/2008 at 13:36:52
Everyone including the US wanted the Lebanon war to end, not immediately but in a short time after the bombing could accomplish enough destruction. The bombing had to be done in a compressed timetable. Iraq has no such schedule, so we can take our time and bomb for 100 years if that is what it takes for the mission to be accomplished. posted 05/01/2008 at 13:36:52
Excuse Me, But I Have Something To Say About the Reverend Wright Scandal
I think you and all those other bloggers are avoiding the real issue that the Rev. Wright controversy brings up. The issue is not what Rev. Wright said. The issue should be the silence of all the other preachers as we took our slide into war of choice, for greed, and backed up by rendition and torture. At least Rev. Wright has things he feels deeply about. The others are all tied up in issues to avoid. posted 04/30/2008 at 15:16:58
Howard Dean: Obama Or Clinton Must Drop Out In June
I know it is hard for Republicans to tell the difference, but we can tell. posted 04/28/2008 at 11:24:35
I am from Florida, and I think the Democrats are not as concerned about the situation as the Republicans are. They are the ones who want to continue the fight here. posted 04/28/2008 at 11:18:10
The Fight For Obama Requires Fewer Euphemisms and More Truth
There is a positive side to those comments. They mean the opposition is concerned about what is being written on huffingtonpost and they have to try to discourage people. The better the job Frank and some of the others do, the more those people will find it necessary to post whatever they can think of to possibly discourage you. That is just the nature of the internet. We must keep it open and free, because if we don't, Franks voice will be silenced before those commenters ever are. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:14:13
Is there any way you can get this message out to the conservative Christians? My belief is since Bush actually got less than half of the votes, and the people attending churches voted overwhelmingly for him, they were the voting block that put him in power. Certainly he was trying to tell these people what they wanted to hear to get their votes. It is great that you have been having this conversation with us here on huffingtonpost, now how do you go back to those people to give them the message?
I think it might be good if Rev. Wright could be set up with a weekly national TV program. Right now the national audience only hears from conservative preachers who either oppose what you are saying, or keep silent on any such issues. That might be one possibility of something that could be positive for the nation. The problems are clear, but the solutions less so. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:03:23
I think it might be good if Rev. Wright could be set up with a weekly national TV program. Right now the national audience only hears from conservative preachers who either oppose what you are saying, or keep silent on any such issues. That might be one possibility of something that could be positive for the nation. The problems are clear, but the solutions less so. posted 04/28/2008 at 14:03:23
Inspiration Versus Degradation
Erica,
I think you and Rev. Wright might be mistaken in saying America's chickens have come home to roost. We started a war for greed, and our best of breed military is fighting not for defense of America, but to secure international assets for those giving the orders, and in denial of the wayward chickens. I am sure some day they will come home to roost, but right now hawks and doves are circling in the rain. posted 04/28/2008 at 10:56:42
I think you and Rev. Wright might be mistaken in saying America's chickens have come home to roost. We started a war for greed, and our best of breed military is fighting not for defense of America, but to secure international assets for those giving the orders, and in denial of the wayward chickens. I am sure some day they will come home to roost, but right now hawks and doves are circling in the rain. posted 04/28/2008 at 10:56:42
Two Years Ago: When Stephen Colbert Mocked Bush -- To His Face
I was not there, but saw the replay here on huffingtonpost. It was just as recorded in this Mitchell blog, he nailed every joke, it was wonderful, and for him to continue in the face of the non-reaction of that crowd just made it so much better. He was speaking to us, not to the room. That might make it the best comedy sketch of all time. posted 04/27/2008 at 09:13:36
I guess you had to not be there. The lack of laughs in the room was the best part. An opportunity like that is rare, and even more rare is finding someone with courage to take advantage of it. posted 04/26/2008 at 21:01:09
Why Is It So Quiet After the Moyers-Wright Interview?
I hope we can hear more from Rev. Wright. Just for the record, the on deck god is no longer justifying slavery. Now that god is in the business of helping mankind justify war for greed. If all those other preachers you mentioned ever do come up for an interview, hopefully someone will ask them about this. posted 04/28/2008 at 08:37:53
The Undeniable Virtue of Jeremiah Wright's Pro-Blackness (and the Problem with Pro-Whiteness)
Requiring churches to give their children to the military would be like killing the golden goose. The churches already give many of them, and they have voluntarily not opposed the war, and been happy to repeat pro-war talking points. I guess it is the churches repeating the talking points because the people in their congregations certainly are. They have chosen the wars they wish to fight, and the nation has been divided. So now we fight. posted 04/26/2008 at 15:04:39
The nation can have disagreements about issues, but is the pulpit a place for this discussion? We start an unnecessary war, and pastors across the nation feel it is not their place to question. Why? Is God leading them to that conclusion, or are they being driven by human political pressures? For me the question is not why does Rev. Wright say what he does. The question is why are the others silent. posted 04/26/2008 at 14:46:04
Another issue raised by the Revrend Wright situation is the issue of activism in the church. Reverend Wright has issues he is concerned about, and the pastors of most other churches have issues they avoid. Like war. Pre-emptive war. Some pastors have become adept at never saying anything significant about that issue, and it is easy to see why when you see what a mess the others who don't avoid the issue are causing for themselves. Life in America would have been so much simpler if the churches hadn't given us the war president, but now that they have molded their congregations into a groupthink collective, facing the consequences would be too difficult so they become non-political, at least in their owh minds. It saves a lot of trouble.
Revrend Wright should be given a national weekly TV program so that all Americans can hear more of what he has to say. posted 04/26/2008 at 14:24:37
Revrend Wright should be given a national weekly TV program so that all Americans can hear more of what he has to say. posted 04/26/2008 at 14:24:37
Excerpts from Rev. Jeremiah Wright Interview with Bill Moyers
Someone should offer Rev. Wright a weekly national TV program so that he could preach to the nation, at least to that portion who wants to hear. It might be a welcome change from the other weekly national TV preachers who always avoid issues. I would like to hear more from him. posted 04/24/2008 at 20:52:08
Hawking: Unintelligent life is likely on other planets
We are only 14 billion years after the big bang, so the universe can't be infinite.
Chimps and parrots might be intelligent to some degree, but for Hawking's purposes intelligent life means technologically advanced to the capability of somehow communicating through intersetllar distances, such as with radio dish antennas.
It would be very difficult for any other animals to develop technology as we have because of the ecological niche. Once humans dominate the world, chimps have nowhere to master this stuff, and if they tried we would keep them down.
Our view of ourselves is probably driven foremost by groupthink. The human animal more than chimps and gorillas and others believes what they are told by friends and family. This is an unfortunate byproduct of our evolution. It was forced on us when all we had was sticks to fight off the lions, we had to follow the group to survive. It might be possible for a minority to grow beyond this state, but in a democracy the majority rules. posted 04/22/2008 at 12:28:45
Chimps and parrots might be intelligent to some degree, but for Hawking's purposes intelligent life means technologically advanced to the capability of somehow communicating through intersetllar distances, such as with radio dish antennas.
It would be very difficult for any other animals to develop technology as we have because of the ecological niche. Once humans dominate the world, chimps have nowhere to master this stuff, and if they tried we would keep them down.
Our view of ourselves is probably driven foremost by groupthink. The human animal more than chimps and gorillas and others believes what they are told by friends and family. This is an unfortunate byproduct of our evolution. It was forced on us when all we had was sticks to fight off the lions, we had to follow the group to survive. It might be possible for a minority to grow beyond this state, but in a democracy the majority rules. posted 04/22/2008 at 12:28:45
Far More Than "Bitter": Message from a Small Town Pennsylvanian
Marylee,
You see both the problem AND the conservative solution. People are in need of help, jobs have been exported, and your son is heading off to Iraq again you lost count for how many times. That is the plan. If times were better people wouldn't feel the need to sign up. Real wealth comes from exploiting globally, but that might be hard to accomplish without control of the most advanced and powerful military. As other options close off, your sons and daughters will join and they will be paid a living wage. As other countries around the world come to understand we can protect them from war, and without our help they will be doomed to war, they will share the financial burden that our global strike force will involve. The people in those other countries will do the back breaking jobs that your people used to do, and your children can just stand around and man the guns. posted 04/19/2008 at 10:42:21
You see both the problem AND the conservative solution. People are in need of help, jobs have been exported, and your son is heading off to Iraq again you lost count for how many times. That is the plan. If times were better people wouldn't feel the need to sign up. Real wealth comes from exploiting globally, but that might be hard to accomplish without control of the most advanced and powerful military. As other options close off, your sons and daughters will join and they will be paid a living wage. As other countries around the world come to understand we can protect them from war, and without our help they will be doomed to war, they will share the financial burden that our global strike force will involve. The people in those other countries will do the back breaking jobs that your people used to do, and your children can just stand around and man the guns. posted 04/19/2008 at 10:42:21
Important Questions For George Stephanopoulos To Ask John McCain This Sunday
Good questions, but will there be very many people watching? posted 04/18/2008 at 14:14:47
Clinton Labor Secretary Robert Reich Endorses Obama
Having so many members of his cabinet endorse Obama just goes to show the quality of the team Clinton put together. posted 04/18/2008 at 16:27:43
He Blinded Me Without Science
You call faith a trick, but it worked very well for this country until people of faith sold their soul to the Republicans and put their man in power resulting in preemptive war and torture. Even now, faith could save face, all they have to do is repent and ask the rest of the world for forgiveness for the global horrors they have caused. I would forgive. posted 04/22/2008 at 14:32:43
One example of two species can't really determine if the tree of life is a tree. If you sequence thousands of species from across the spectrum you will get a view of the tree of common ancestors, or if it doesn't turn out to be a tree structure you can determine that. Creation scientists don't often have an opportunity to participate in real science, so this is the golden opportunity. Faith can lead the honest ones to take the plunge, and risk doing some science to reveal the truth. posted 04/18/2008 at 15:56:05
"a large segment of the scientific community that is totally condescending toward the religious community and can at times be rather savage in their condescention."
That is also the way scientists treat each other. No scientist is worthy of respect until the others have tried their best to tear him to shreds. If he survives, then his work advances one notch. That is why science can actually work in a world filled with humans. posted 04/18/2008 at 14:01:43
That is also the way scientists treat each other. No scientist is worthy of respect until the others have tried their best to tear him to shreds. If he survives, then his work advances one notch. That is why science can actually work in a world filled with humans. posted 04/18/2008 at 14:01:43
Let's give them the benefit of the doubt. I am sure some of their younger scientists in training are still honest. posted 04/18/2008 at 13:55:10
This should be the golden age of creation science because now we can do DNA sequencing for any species we choose. This can reveal the tree of life, is it really a tree structure of common ancestors as evolution says, or is it crossed in other ways that would demonstrate life on earth was designed in some other way? All those Christian colleges training creation scientists can now start doing real scientific work instead of just denying the work of other scientists. They can invest in the technology and put in the time and effort and expense to do all the sequencing and put the data on the internet, then do the mathematical analysis to figure out what the patterns mean, and if they are right they will be able to mathematically prove it through the molecular sequences and force the rest of science to accept their point of view. That is the way science works.
If it turns out they are not right, they will have made a truly valuable addition to science by doing all that work, so either way they will end up being appreciated, either for proving the rest of us wrong, or for finally proving to themselves the error of their ways and and doing research to benefit mankind at the same time. This is a win-win for religion and science. posted 04/18/2008 at 11:52:54
If it turns out they are not right, they will have made a truly valuable addition to science by doing all that work, so either way they will end up being appreciated, either for proving the rest of us wrong, or for finally proving to themselves the error of their ways and and doing research to benefit mankind at the same time. This is a win-win for religion and science. posted 04/18/2008 at 11:52:54
My Spiritual Journey: The Pope, His Relevance, And Those Sexual Molestation Cases
The pope avoids the issue, often by addressing other issues such as those at the top of your blog. The issue is the celebacy requirement. It would be foolish for the pope to try to talk about those other issues and leave the big one untouched. He will never get anywhere that way. posted 04/17/2008 at 13:14:43
The Power and Responsibility of our Nation's Broadcasters
Tim,
Good point, but the war divides the nation and we will continue to be divided until we leave Iraq no matter what the media does. posted 04/16/2008 at 09:02:47
Good point, but the war divides the nation and we will continue to be divided until we leave Iraq no matter what the media does. posted 04/16/2008 at 09:02:47
Polygamist Sects: A Lesson In Style
Regarding your "this" link, I was wondering, is it even possible for a 23/6 story to be inappropriate?
I think many of us older people don't really understand what is in style the last couple years among young people, but that is probably the point. They wear their pants that way because they are conforming to a style that they know many people won't like. In a similar way the cult dresses in a way that you and I might not understand. They want to conform to themselves and be as different from us as possible so that they can feel cut off from us for various purposes dealing with aspects of group psychology. I guess the message is style must be incomprehensible, and when you have different groups hating each other you need multiple different versions of contradicting styles so that you can keep the various groups happy. posted 04/17/2008 at 13:05:13
I think many of us older people don't really understand what is in style the last couple years among young people, but that is probably the point. They wear their pants that way because they are conforming to a style that they know many people won't like. In a similar way the cult dresses in a way that you and I might not understand. They want to conform to themselves and be as different from us as possible so that they can feel cut off from us for various purposes dealing with aspects of group psychology. I guess the message is style must be incomprehensible, and when you have different groups hating each other you need multiple different versions of contradicting styles so that you can keep the various groups happy. posted 04/17/2008 at 13:05:13
Reading The Pictures: Don't Leave Me, Daddy. (9/11, 9/11)
And since we control Iraq, we also need to build a wall there for all the names of the innocent people of Iraq who lost their lives in our preemptive war. Since this is all our fault, it would be really gross of us as a nation to build our wall and honor ourselves, and shortchange the Iraqis once again. At least that is my opinion. posted 04/15/2008 at 14:22:09
I am sure the Blackwater cronies hate having to send their employees off to die in Iraq just as much as President Bush hates sending army and reserve and national guard troops and stoplossers off to their death and they probably think about it a lot more. We may not have pictures of Blackwaterers tearing up, but certainly they see this war the same way the president does. posted 04/15/2008 at 14:14:49
Obama Would "Immediately Review" Potential Of Crimes In Bush White House
So is that why no charges have been filed yet on 99% of the crimes of the Bush administration? posted 04/15/2008 at 10:36:28
"because "nobody is above the law." "
One question, how about those who will have been given a presidential pardon? Wouldn't that put some, and potentially all of them above the law? posted 04/15/2008 at 09:59:43
One question, how about those who will have been given a presidential pardon? Wouldn't that put some, and potentially all of them above the law? posted 04/15/2008 at 09:59:43
Boston Herald Prints My Fake News as Real News
Now which of your blogs can I believe, this one or the last one? posted 04/15/2008 at 08:38:49
After Five Years: the Iraqi Government No Where Near in Control
Iraq's problem is they are under occupation. They need a strategy to regain control over their country. The current strategy of keeping things a mess until we leave is probably their best hope. If they allow our puppet government to get real control, we will never leave, at least not as long as we see a potential financial benefit from controlling their country and the region.
Meanwhile back at the ranch, this war will keep our country divided until we leave that country. You aren't running for president, so why not speak out in congress and tell them and us what we need to hear? Our army is not protecting America, they are making us less safe by starting wars that are recruiting a world full of people to oppose us, and rightly so. Our troops are not spreading democracy, you can't do that through starting wars. I know the soldiers are not responsible and they are just following orders, but that doesn't change the facts. They are not doing us any good, in fact they are harming America in the long run. posted 04/15/2008 at 10:53:13
Meanwhile back at the ranch, this war will keep our country divided until we leave that country. You aren't running for president, so why not speak out in congress and tell them and us what we need to hear? Our army is not protecting America, they are making us less safe by starting wars that are recruiting a world full of people to oppose us, and rightly so. Our troops are not spreading democracy, you can't do that through starting wars. I know the soldiers are not responsible and they are just following orders, but that doesn't change the facts. They are not doing us any good, in fact they are harming America in the long run. posted 04/15/2008 at 10:53:13
I Was There: What Obama Really Said About Pennsylvania
America started a war for greed. We are using our military superiority to leverage the rest of the world into conformity with our global vision that is driven by the rich exercising control over the masses by controlling what they are told. Some are with the program because they see it as a path to rapture. More are with the program because they are trained not to question. We are driving the world to divisions and hatreds because our rich see it as a possible way to get richer, and Americans are the last people in the world who can see what they are doing. We like to think of ourselves as the greatest people in history, so if a politician, especially a racially mixed politician questions us in any way, we find that simply galling. posted 04/15/2008 at 09:48:29
He started to open a discussion about problems in America that need to be discussed, but we prefer politicians who can tell each different segment of society what they want to hear. His pastor speaks from the pulpit about problems that need to be discussed before they destroy us, but most prefer pastors who are willing to keep silent as we slide into the abyss. Perhaps America just doesn't deserve this man as their next leader. posted 04/14/2008 at 16:08:25
Give Iranians Their Freedom Back
As an American, I am skeptical of your approach. If you ask for our help with supporting democracy groups inside Iran, you are making a deal with the devil. We want to profit from your oil, and as I am sure you are aware, if your democracy movement doesn't give our oil companies enough control we might kill your democracy for the sake of conservative values. I wish you luck, and I have confidence that in time the Iranian people can solve this problem if we leave them alone. Iranians are honest people who naturally keep working for a better future. Their next generation will probably turn out to be even better. Please don't ask us for our help. We will just make things worse. posted 04/11/2008 at 12:12:38
AP Poll: Bush Public Approval at New Low
close enough. posted 04/11/2008 at 11:29:46
"Makes you wonder is the agenda is of those who *approve* of Bush?! "
What are you saying Mike? Do you think they should have asked a follow up question, how close do you think we are to the rapture? posted 04/11/2008 at 10:57:40
What are you saying Mike? Do you think they should have asked a follow up question, how close do you think we are to the rapture? posted 04/11/2008 at 10:57:40
Why Progressives Should Support the Draft and Why Aren't People Protesting McCain's Lack of Patriotism?
Remember there are two kinds of conservatives, fiscal and social. They are politically and actionably very different. The fiscal conservatives lie to the social conservatives, and the social conservatives lie to themselves. posted 04/10/2008 at 17:58:27
It would be a great question to discuss. We should invite all those soldiers and officers to come here on huffingtonpost and talk about their political views. We could question them, and learn what really makes these soldiers tick. posted 04/10/2008 at 13:58:36
If we could establish a market of draft offsets something like carbon offsets, then the poor could benefit from the value of their life. If $200,000 was the going price for 4 years of service, then all of that money would go to the volunteer taking your place. posted 04/10/2008 at 13:49:20
"If armed forces becoming more conservative and conservatives support the war, does it mean that armed forces support the war."
Generals who are against the war either retire of we force them out, so the remaining chain of command supports the war.
Next question? posted 04/10/2008 at 13:24:39
Generals who are against the war either retire of we force them out, so the remaining chain of command supports the war.
Next question? posted 04/10/2008 at 13:24:39
Terry,
Who received that money? posted 04/10/2008 at 13:16:31
Who received that money? posted 04/10/2008 at 13:16:31
Perhaps it does make some sense if you consider the alternative. The plan being executed right now seems to be export enough jobs overseas so that joining the military becomes more attractive to Americans. Then the most powerful and advanced military in the world will have lots of recruits, and we can become the security force for all other countries, for a fee. If a country joins our group we can guarantee they won't be attacked, and if they refuse to join we can be fairly certain they will end up being attacked. This will give the globalization movement the incentive to finish reworking the world in a new image, and America will still be the richest country in the world because of the profits from our security services. Under this world view, a draft would mess everything up. I guess if I wasn't so concerned about my children being ordered to kill innocents I would favor a draft. posted 04/10/2008 at 13:05:52
Frank,
I see your point, but you might be creating a mess. I wouldn't want my sons drafted to serve a conservative president. What would you do if you were conscripted into an army that was fighting to take control of someone elses resources? What would you do if you could see this war was not even for the benefit of the people of America, but rather for a group of rich people and their new global order, but your fellow soldiers had been brainwashed to not question? When the guilty give the order to kill the innocent, where would you point your gun?
Please continue with this blog topic. It is important. It might even ultimately tie back into the study of modern Christianity somehow. Perhaps you could even develop this into a series of novels, "Right Behind". posted 04/10/2008 at 11:13:39
I see your point, but you might be creating a mess. I wouldn't want my sons drafted to serve a conservative president. What would you do if you were conscripted into an army that was fighting to take control of someone elses resources? What would you do if you could see this war was not even for the benefit of the people of America, but rather for a group of rich people and their new global order, but your fellow soldiers had been brainwashed to not question? When the guilty give the order to kill the innocent, where would you point your gun?
Please continue with this blog topic. It is important. It might even ultimately tie back into the study of modern Christianity somehow. Perhaps you could even develop this into a series of novels, "Right Behind". posted 04/10/2008 at 11:13:39
Top 5 Sexiest Spiritual Icons
I think I can explain the desire to reproduce. Those who don't want to reproduce tend to disappear over time, and those who do are the ones who are left. Plus it doesn't really have to be a desire, it is the same for all of life and always has been even though many species have no such thing as desire. This is an important point in this topic because that is the spiritual part of the equation, and we always talk about the spiritual in Verena's section. When spirituality ignores or denies evolution or science, it goes against the spirit of truth, and takes the path of destruction. We must strive to stay grounded in times of great upheaval such as the Bush era. posted 04/13/2008 at 17:02:10
NSN,
You are right that women beyond the 7 year range can be sexy, but I was only addressing the issue of sexiest. You may also be right about it being sad, but it is still biology and has been programmed by evolution. Beautiful women over 25 are appreciated, I think everyone will agree with that, they just might not be quite as sexy as someone a little bit younger. That biology thing also has to be appreciated. When looking for a mate, a male not only is programmed to look for someone fertile, but also someone who will remain fertile for a longer span of years. And lets not try to make this discussion too personal. I am not speaking for myself here, just for maleness in general. posted 04/13/2008 at 11:01:46
You are right that women beyond the 7 year range can be sexy, but I was only addressing the issue of sexiest. You may also be right about it being sad, but it is still biology and has been programmed by evolution. Beautiful women over 25 are appreciated, I think everyone will agree with that, they just might not be quite as sexy as someone a little bit younger. That biology thing also has to be appreciated. When looking for a mate, a male not only is programmed to look for someone fertile, but also someone who will remain fertile for a longer span of years. And lets not try to make this discussion too personal. I am not speaking for myself here, just for maleness in general. posted 04/13/2008 at 11:01:46
If you don't know where you're going
hopefully you at least have an idea about how fast you are going.
Joan and Molly sweeps the stair, I think. posted 04/11/2008 at 20:09:59
hopefully you at least have an idea about how fast you are going.
Joan and Molly sweeps the stair, I think. posted 04/11/2008 at 20:09:59
Since Brainwashed was done after his death, the re-release of ATMP might be his final work. He might be the one person among us who actually WAS on a "spiritual journey". And on that cd we have him starting and ending his journey on the same song, my sweet lord. The new version of the song has an ending that always gets to me. He sings and the song ends, and then it momentarily starts again without him, just people on instruments. He is gone, but the song is still here. posted 04/11/2008 at 14:02:17
Did he do that instrumental? That cd came from some of his pre-release recordings produced by his son and Jeff Beck with them adding instruments. It was a spiritual collection, spiritually produced as a final tribute, and that instrumental was great. A man with terminal brain cancer gives us "Brainwashed"; his timing was perfect. posted 04/11/2008 at 13:36:35
Verena,
I can see why you came up with your list, but I think sexiness is different from a male perspective. We have been programmed through evolution to see women aged 18 to 25 as the most sexy. I have to admire Madonna, but no matter how hard she works on it, at her current age she just can't be as sexy as someone entering the fertile age group. That is just the facts of life. posted 04/11/2008 at 13:20:56
I can see why you came up with your list, but I think sexiness is different from a male perspective. We have been programmed through evolution to see women aged 18 to 25 as the most sexy. I have to admire Madonna, but no matter how hard she works on it, at her current age she just can't be as sexy as someone entering the fertile age group. That is just the facts of life. posted 04/11/2008 at 13:20:56
The Gen. Petraeus and Amb. Crocker Hearings and What the Surge in Fact Proves
"The answer: Because they won't, as long as we are there."
Iraq is fighting for their country. They are in danger of a permanent occupation. They know the ultimate purpose of the occupation is to take control of their oil fields, and if their country is stabalized Americans will happily stay forever in the green zone to make sure international oil companies will have an environment where they can pump Iraq's resources and pay Iraq 10 cents on the dollar for what we take. Iraq has to keep things a mess until we give up and leave, it is their only chance to regain control over their country. posted 04/08/2008 at 18:15:29
Iraq is fighting for their country. They are in danger of a permanent occupation. They know the ultimate purpose of the occupation is to take control of their oil fields, and if their country is stabalized Americans will happily stay forever in the green zone to make sure international oil companies will have an environment where they can pump Iraq's resources and pay Iraq 10 cents on the dollar for what we take. Iraq has to keep things a mess until we give up and leave, it is their only chance to regain control over their country. posted 04/08/2008 at 18:15:29
Sometimes Honor Is Wrong -- The Problem With John McCain
We need to look at why the war started. If we started an unnecessary war for greed and vanity, and now our primary focus is in convincing ourselves the war was justified from the start, just poorly fought, then there will never be a solution. posted 04/03/2008 at 08:32:59
Who could do the telling? I think if Billy Graham had any strength left, and he wanted to make up for some of the trouble, he could speak out and they would listen. Without him, who else? It would have to be an honest Christian who the masses wouldn't just dismiss. posted 04/02/2008 at 17:57:43
For Iraq victory means maintaining control over their oil fields. They know it is a long shot and will involve great sacrifice, but it is their only chance. posted 04/02/2008 at 16:07:52
Winning in Iraq means those starting the war save face from the point of view of 51% or more of Americans. posted 04/02/2008 at 16:05:52
Frank,
You admit your mistake in supporting early stages of the war, and you point out McCain and Bush can't admit they were wrong. This blog has stated more clearly than ever what we are coming to understand here on huffingtonpost. Now take that one more step.
The institution of Christianity seems unable to admit they were wrong in bringing us Bush and all this horror. How can we get this message to the churches instead of just preaching to ourselves here? Are there any Christian leaders who can stand up to the majority Christian leaders and tell them they have become a curse to the world? Christians don't seem to want to listen to what non-christians have to say, so I guess it has to be up to you and the few Christians who can see it to somehow find a way to get through to the others. I spend pretty much 24 hours a day trying to figure out how you could do it, but I can't seem to come up with anything. posted 04/02/2008 at 15:20:25
You admit your mistake in supporting early stages of the war, and you point out McCain and Bush can't admit they were wrong. This blog has stated more clearly than ever what we are coming to understand here on huffingtonpost. Now take that one more step.
The institution of Christianity seems unable to admit they were wrong in bringing us Bush and all this horror. How can we get this message to the churches instead of just preaching to ourselves here? Are there any Christian leaders who can stand up to the majority Christian leaders and tell them they have become a curse to the world? Christians don't seem to want to listen to what non-christians have to say, so I guess it has to be up to you and the few Christians who can see it to somehow find a way to get through to the others. I spend pretty much 24 hours a day trying to figure out how you could do it, but I can't seem to come up with anything. posted 04/02/2008 at 15:20:25
Letter From A Soldier: Answers You Won't Want To Hear
Is he serving the nation when he is not protecting us, he is fighting a war that is making us less safe and wasting our money to protect profits for the rich? We are not telling him to fuck off. We are asking him why he did it. He may be in the military, but there are still consequences for his actions. posted 04/02/2008 at 15:58:50
The oil profits can go to the owners of the oil companies. I don't think we would want to pay for our war with stolen goods. we are a moral nation. The guilt of profiting from the evil of this war will be on the heads of those people. If we took Iraqi oil to pay ourselves back that would make us just as bad as them. posted 04/02/2008 at 15:51:04
These brave young men and women putting it all on the line need to understand, they are not doing it to protect America. They are doing it so that the rich can establish and enforce a new world order where the rich can become richer, no questions asked. Before we worry too much about what is happening to our soldiers, I would like to know, why did they start this war? If they don't know, then they should ask those telling them what to do, go as far up the chain of command as is necessary to get an answer.
We should be worrying more about what our actions are doing to other people around the world than what our actions are doing to ourselves. Are we a moral nation? posted 04/02/2008 at 11:53:06
We should be worrying more about what our actions are doing to other people around the world than what our actions are doing to ourselves. Are we a moral nation? posted 04/02/2008 at 11:53:06
The majority wants out of Iraq. The majority of congress wants out. But does the majority understand it was a mistake from the start? We don't own the world. We can't spread democracy through preemptive war. If the voting base of support for this war was our religion, then we are losing our religion, we just don't know it yet.
Congress wants out, but no congressman can stand up and speak the truth that our soldiers are not protecting us, in fact they are making us less safe because the war they are fighting against a non-threat is really just recruiting masses of people to be our enemy, and rightly so. The soldiers are just following orders. The congressmen are just making political calculations so that they won't go too far and speak a truth that will get them voted out.
I guess the conclusion that you have to reach is America as a nation has not yet bottomed out. posted 04/02/2008 at 11:23:13
Congress wants out, but no congressman can stand up and speak the truth that our soldiers are not protecting us, in fact they are making us less safe because the war they are fighting against a non-threat is really just recruiting masses of people to be our enemy, and rightly so. The soldiers are just following orders. The congressmen are just making political calculations so that they won't go too far and speak a truth that will get them voted out.
I guess the conclusion that you have to reach is America as a nation has not yet bottomed out. posted 04/02/2008 at 11:23:13
I think there is another reason for continuing this war. We are trying to find a solution where those who started the war can save face. We are willing to admit mistakes were made in conducting the war, but we need to insist starting the war was the right thing to do. It seems to me just having WMD can't be a reason to start a war, many nations have them, and none more than us. The only thing that makes any sense is we started this war because we wanted a war with Iraq. The way out would be to admit we made a mistake . Our pride locks us into the war, and we don't want to stop until the rest of the world changes their point of view and starts worshipping our wisdom. Either we keep fighting for 100 years, or we just drop our pride and lose face so that the war can end. posted 04/02/2008 at 09:18:22
Stop-Loss: This Generation's Deer Hunter
Great point, so old men could play army and get rich. This is Bush's war, but he will not have to pay the price. We know the casulties have to pay, and the injured, and Iraqis, and the economy, and America's standing in the world. There are also other more subtle prices to pay.
Our heroes will have to face up to the fact that they are not protecting America, they are making America less safe by fighting this war. They are fighting a war of greed, and the more they fight the more enemies of America they create. They will ultimately have to deal with what a waste their sacrifice was for. We will only be able to play this patriotic pretend game for so long.
Christianity seems to sense they need to tone down their conservative push, but they haven't yet dealt with the fact that by being the lockstep voting block power base, they have a great deal of responsibility for the war and all these other things that are happening. They have always predicted the end is near, but they never predicted they would be such a driving force behind the decay. They will ultimately have to deal with the fact that the end they have been looking toward is an illusion, and they will be left behind to deal with the aftermath. They will be dealing with this long after all those other war related problems have faded into the past. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:21:44
Our heroes will have to face up to the fact that they are not protecting America, they are making America less safe by fighting this war. They are fighting a war of greed, and the more they fight the more enemies of America they create. They will ultimately have to deal with what a waste their sacrifice was for. We will only be able to play this patriotic pretend game for so long.
Christianity seems to sense they need to tone down their conservative push, but they haven't yet dealt with the fact that by being the lockstep voting block power base, they have a great deal of responsibility for the war and all these other things that are happening. They have always predicted the end is near, but they never predicted they would be such a driving force behind the decay. They will ultimately have to deal with the fact that the end they have been looking toward is an illusion, and they will be left behind to deal with the aftermath. They will be dealing with this long after all those other war related problems have faded into the past. posted 03/28/2008 at 13:21:44
Why the Administration Won't Define Success in Iraq
Jon,
That sounds good, but it doesn't quite address the real problem in Iraq. The real problem is Iraq is under occupation, and they need to find some way to get rid of the occupying army. Any ideas there? They can't just leave this army in the heart of their country in the strongest fort ever constructed in history. They have to figure out something, or we will surge and retreat and surge and retreat, and never leave. If you can't figure anything out to solve this problem, then I don't see how you can say anything about Sadr or any Iraqi or what they should do. They want their country back, and we want to stay there and control things and establish the illusion of a government of Iraq that is really our puppet. I think many others in the world can see this, and if we didn't have more WMDs than the rest of the world combined they would probably not keep silent as we have our way over there. posted 03/28/2008 at 11:39:20
That sounds good, but it doesn't quite address the real problem in Iraq. The real problem is Iraq is under occupation, and they need to find some way to get rid of the occupying army. Any ideas there? They can't just leave this army in the heart of their country in the strongest fort ever constructed in history. They have to figure out something, or we will surge and retreat and surge and retreat, and never leave. If you can't figure anything out to solve this problem, then I don't see how you can say anything about Sadr or any Iraqi or what they should do. They want their country back, and we want to stay there and control things and establish the illusion of a government of Iraq that is really our puppet. I think many others in the world can see this, and if we didn't have more WMDs than the rest of the world combined they would probably not keep silent as we have our way over there. posted 03/28/2008 at 11:39:20
Reverend Wright: Raw and Un-Cut
For Wright it is not a question of right and wrong. He is honestly and activly trying to make the world a better place. The others are hiding. There is value to the approach of Revrend Wright. Those who use their pulpit to keep silent no matter how far off base we veer are of no value.
P.S. you are right, this is out of context in this discussion, but still, I think we have to get off of the "god damm America" loop and start looking at why there has been all this silence from the other pulpits as our nation freefalls into the pit of hell. I think we have to change the context if we hope to get anywhere of value. posted 03/27/2008 at 14:48:55
P.S. you are right, this is out of context in this discussion, but still, I think we have to get off of the "god damm America" loop and start looking at why there has been all this silence from the other pulpits as our nation freefalls into the pit of hell. I think we have to change the context if we hope to get anywhere of value. posted 03/27/2008 at 14:48:55
"you might not be getting the whole picture."
I think there is a key part of the picture that nobody is getting. We are looking at what Rev. Wright said, but we are not looking at what all the other preachers have said. Most of them have said nothing. What about starting an unnecessary war? Nothing. What about the rendition and torture? If pressed, they are against it, but they are taught not to say anything about it from the pulpit because they don't want to take sides. Why are they preaching? In the midst of lies and growing hatreds, they are preaching believe in the name of Jesus. As it becomes clear their people are the power base, the lockstep voting block that brought these horrors, their only choice is to become blind. Would there be any way we could record their silence, and show that on TV? That IS the whole picture. posted 03/27/2008 at 11:45:03
I think there is a key part of the picture that nobody is getting. We are looking at what Rev. Wright said, but we are not looking at what all the other preachers have said. Most of them have said nothing. What about starting an unnecessary war? Nothing. What about the rendition and torture? If pressed, they are against it, but they are taught not to say anything about it from the pulpit because they don't want to take sides. Why are they preaching? In the midst of lies and growing hatreds, they are preaching believe in the name of Jesus. As it becomes clear their people are the power base, the lockstep voting block that brought these horrors, their only choice is to become blind. Would there be any way we could record their silence, and show that on TV? That IS the whole picture. posted 03/27/2008 at 11:45:03
Obama Provides A Way for the Evangelicals to Redeem Themselves -- Following the Bush Disaster They Foisted on the Rest Of Us
The fiscal conservatives lie to the social conservatives, and the social conservatives lie to themselves. posted 03/27/2008 at 13:44:35
Frank,
Congratulations on your hatemails. It is good to see a couple people speaking out here on huffingtonpost. I still wonder about all those other churches. There seems to be a lot of silence from the pulpit about the problems that Rev. Wright talks about, and also about our "preemptive" war and rendition and torture. To me that silence is far worse than anything Rev. Wright ever said. Is anyone speaking out about our national sins? I am sure there must be some, but is anyone with a national audience speaking out? Someone with a national TV or radio program, or nationally distributed magazine, or even a superchurch? I think there currently is a vacume that could be a great opportunity for a Christian with a national audience to exloit. As soon as people start to hear some truth, masses would flock to such a voice. Not everyone, but more than the big guys like Dobson or Hagee could ever hope for. I think it is sad for the country that no Christian wants to occupy the high ground from a national perspective. posted 03/27/2008 at 13:38:14
Congratulations on your hatemails. It is good to see a couple people speaking out here on huffingtonpost. I still wonder about all those other churches. There seems to be a lot of silence from the pulpit about the problems that Rev. Wright talks about, and also about our "preemptive" war and rendition and torture. To me that silence is far worse than anything Rev. Wright ever said. Is anyone speaking out about our national sins? I am sure there must be some, but is anyone with a national audience speaking out? Someone with a national TV or radio program, or nationally distributed magazine, or even a superchurch? I think there currently is a vacume that could be a great opportunity for a Christian with a national audience to exloit. As soon as people start to hear some truth, masses would flock to such a voice. Not everyone, but more than the big guys like Dobson or Hagee could ever hope for. I think it is sad for the country that no Christian wants to occupy the high ground from a national perspective. posted 03/27/2008 at 13:38:14
McCain Supporters: He's Wasting Time
"It's proof, he argued, that Democrats are dead wrong about the war in Iraq."
As long as the occupation lasts, OBL can say these things as an effective recruiting tool. This proves it is actually McCain and the Republicans who are dead wrong about the war in Iraq. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:38:40
As long as the occupation lasts, OBL can say these things as an effective recruiting tool. This proves it is actually McCain and the Republicans who are dead wrong about the war in Iraq. posted 03/26/2008 at 13:38:40
Those Hidden Costs
I think you are right, most progressive churches are concerned. But that brings up the question, are they ALL concerned? Are any of them ready to stand up and speak even under economic threat? There may be some, but what about someone with national exposure? I don't know of any Christian leaders with national TV or radio programs, or magazines, or megachurches, that are speaking out against preemptive war and rendition and torture. You would think someone somewhere would catch on. They could use national exposure to speak up, get in trouble and lose exempt status, but become a hero to about half of the nation and have no competition and even without conservative blessing have far more followers than Dobson or Robertson or even Billy Graham, and also have more sincere followers who don't have all that conservative baggage. The stage is set. It is surprising ALL of the Christians are afraid. posted 03/26/2008 at 18:00:19
Kareem,
Thanks for your well thought out post, it is unfortunate you still have to explain all this to us. As a white American I see another problem, perhaps not quite as big as the issues you raise, but perhaps more timely. At least Reverend Wright is trying. In many other churches, these issues are rarely if ever raised. An honest man can't complain about Rev. Wright, but they should be complaining about the silence. Even when we started the current war against a nation not a threat, a "preemptive" war which was actually a war for greed, our churches said nothing. They said nothing about the accompanying rendition and torture. Unfortunately I don't think you could ever expect our society to deal with complicated issues like race when we are so totally blind to obvious issues like preemptive war. One good thing is at least we can talk about some issues here on huffingtonpost that can't be raised out there in polite society, so I hope you keep blogging here. posted 03/26/2008 at 11:39:29
Thanks for your well thought out post, it is unfortunate you still have to explain all this to us. As a white American I see another problem, perhaps not quite as big as the issues you raise, but perhaps more timely. At least Reverend Wright is trying. In many other churches, these issues are rarely if ever raised. An honest man can't complain about Rev. Wright, but they should be complaining about the silence. Even when we started the current war against a nation not a threat, a "preemptive" war which was actually a war for greed, our churches said nothing. They said nothing about the accompanying rendition and torture. Unfortunately I don't think you could ever expect our society to deal with complicated issues like race when we are so totally blind to obvious issues like preemptive war. One good thing is at least we can talk about some issues here on huffingtonpost that can't be raised out there in polite society, so I hope you keep blogging here. posted 03/26/2008 at 11:39:29
The Dao Of My Dog
I don't have a pet, but there was a TV program about chimps that revealed interesting things about humans. I think that is the point, what can animals teach us about ourselves. They had a magic box that could dispense treats, and they taught chimps and children to work it by performing a series of manipulations of the box to get the treat. Chimps and children were equally adept at following the sequence and getting the treat. Then they exposed the fact that the manipulations didn't really do anyting, all you had to do was open the little door and take the treat. After this was revealed, chimps tended to skip all the meaningless manipulations and just open the door and take it. The human children continued to follow the meaningless parts of the sequence. The moral of the story is humans can be more locked into following the teachings of the group, even following random and worthless groupthink, than some of the other species. This can give us the illusion that our human religions are more advanced than animal religions, but as you point out as in the case of your dog, this is not necessarily true.
Is there a misspelling in the title of your blog, or is that a subtle Dog thing? posted 03/27/2008 at 10:49:18
Is there a misspelling in the title of your blog, or is that a subtle Dog thing? posted 03/27/2008 at 10:49:18
A McCain Moment: Do You Want Four More Years of This?
Thanks. Measuring the increase is always a good way to gauge conservative decay. posted 03/25/2008 at 18:01:15
It's not fair to blame the president for problems that have been caused by those running the country. posted 03/25/2008 at 17:50:07
Thanks posted 03/25/2008 at 13:59:36
"the presumptive Republican nominee for president apparently doesn't have a clue about what's going on in the Middle East."
That is not his responsibility. He would have a VP to handle details. Instead of pressing McCain on these questions of little meaning, ask him who will head the committee to pick the vice presidential candidate. posted 03/25/2008 at 13:39:30
That is not his responsibility. He would have a VP to handle details. Instead of pressing McCain on these questions of little meaning, ask him who will head the committee to pick the vice presidential candidate. posted 03/25/2008 at 13:39:30
4,000 Souls
couch,
Some people in this country sat over 20 years in churches where these problems were never brought up, even our recent problem of war for greed and accompanying torture never caused the preachers to speak up. When you think about it, that is far more scary. posted 03/25/2008 at 15:18:58
Some people in this country sat over 20 years in churches where these problems were never brought up, even our recent problem of war for greed and accompanying torture never caused the preachers to speak up. When you think about it, that is far more scary. posted 03/25/2008 at 15:18:58
But globalism doesn't help America. It only helps the globalists, and it can even harm everyone else. If they promise to trickle on us again this time we should probably ask them what they mean by that. posted 03/25/2008 at 09:53:48
Can we agree the soldiers in spite of all their good intentions are not protecting America, and they are in fact harming America and making us less safe? Can we get Biden to say this to the senate? Most American people might not care, but I would still like to hear about the reactions from Rush and those guys. Then we can start the debate. posted 03/25/2008 at 09:49:56
Someone should stand up in the senate and speak the truth to America. The truth is our soldiers are not protecting America, they are creating more enemies. They are not spreading democracy, you can't do that by starting wars, especially wars against someone not a threat to us, and especially wars started for greed. The soldiers are just following orders, but the truth is they are not doing us any good. They are doing us harm by occupying Iraq. If a senator would speak the truth people would be enraged and his or her political career would be over, but it would be worth it because it would start the national debate that could be our salvation. posted 03/24/2008 at 18:54:00
"Fifth Beatle" Neil Aspinall Dies In New York
The only 5th beatle I ever heard of was George Martin. posted 03/24/2008 at 16:57:41
And Yoko posted 03/24/2008 at 16:55:07
O'Reilly Attends Easter Services At Church Led by Ex-Nazi
I see it more as an opportunity, kind of like the Pastor Wright loop. It is an opportunity to start a discussion of why the conservative churches are so silent and uninvolved as we freefall into a moral pit of hell. posted 03/31/2008 at 07:57:23
We might not agree with everything Ratzinger says, but at least he has spoken out against our war. I would be a lot more concerned about those sitting in churches that just kept silent as it became apparent we started a war for greed, and fought it with rendition and torture.
Next point, I think those of us here on huffingtonpost should be proud that Bill O accuses Arianna of running a hate site based on the comments. If this was a hate site because of the comments, Bill would not bother with us. It is only because of all the well thought out and well worded logical points being made here that Bill would call it a hate site. That makes sense, doesn't it? posted 03/30/2008 at 15:07:08
Next point, I think those of us here on huffingtonpost should be proud that Bill O accuses Arianna of running a hate site based on the comments. If this was a hate site because of the comments, Bill would not bother with us. It is only because of all the well thought out and well worded logical points being made here that Bill would call it a hate site. That makes sense, doesn't it? posted 03/30/2008 at 15:07:08
Sean Hannity Confronted Over His Relationship With Neo-Nazi Hal Turner
Friends don't let friends buy Rush. posted 03/23/2008 at 16:52:22
Blog Comments: A new Civility Barometer?
Anna,
You add your support to honesty and respect, but the problem comes when people are policed, and offending comments deleted or rejected. People who are empowered to clean up the conversation tend to have a point of view, and what they tend to find most offensive might be honest and respectful comments that damage their point of view. Some of the most offensive comments can be allowed because they are easily countered, and letting them through shows a balanced forum, but comments they can't logically deal with would be the most dangerous if they did get through.
I guess the point is don't be offended by the offensive, just be thankful for any honesty that gets through.
_____
Friends don't let friends buy Rush. posted 03/23/2008 at 12:28:46
You add your support to honesty and respect, but the problem comes when people are policed, and offending comments deleted or rejected. People who are empowered to clean up the conversation tend to have a point of view, and what they tend to find most offensive might be honest and respectful comments that damage their point of view. Some of the most offensive comments can be allowed because they are easily countered, and letting them through shows a balanced forum, but comments they can't logically deal with would be the most dangerous if they did get through.
I guess the point is don't be offended by the offensive, just be thankful for any honesty that gets through.
_____
Friends don't let friends buy Rush. posted 03/23/2008 at 12:28:46
Bill O'Reilly Needs to Enroll in "Understanding the Internet 101"
I doubt Bill O is concerned about any hateful comments on huffingtonpost. He probably likes them the most. His only reason for complaining about hateful comments would be to see if he can eliminate some of the non-hateful comments that he might be concerned about.
Friends don't let friends buy Rush. posted 03/24/2008 at 09:56:14
Friends don't let friends buy Rush. posted 03/24/2008 at 09:56:14
Why I Am Grateful that Rush Limbaugh Attacked Me Today
Rush and those boys probably think they are the most intelligent people in the world, and even if they don't the dittoheads for sure think they are. Rush might be a little in shock to find out there are intelligent opinions that blow his away. The dittoheads would all be waiting to hear what to believe next. posted 03/25/2008 at 11:23:15
Friends don't let friends buy Rush. posted 03/24/2008 at 10:04:53
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