Max Fischer

I don't know. I think it's more complex than that. I tend to think the electorate may be more polarizing than compromising. Marketing only works when there's a willingness to buy. How else can you explain that so many people believed John Kerry or Obama are unpatriotic socialist babykillers? (or Republicans are racists, or whatever the opposite example is). The electorate so easily grabs onto those simplistic and, I would say, hateful, labels. I mean, how to come to the table after someone accuses you of being a traitor to your country? This board is a great example of "gotcha." It's nearly impossible to admit a fault in your ideas or your candidate without being jumped on as an idiot for backing the position or candidate.

Actually, I don't have a problem with anyone voting for the candidate closest to their conscience. If that's what they believe and back it up then so be it. However, I do believe compromise is the essence (and a strength) of democracy. Most problems begin when a candidate, party, official will not compromise at all - despite the fact we will collectively get nowhere, despite the evidence against them and despite the will of the electorate. But what really stops progress is when people defend their positions by attacking the other side. I don't mean to say we should "compromise our principles" but many people don't see the difference and then set out to demonize their opponents and offer no compromise at all. For me, when someone says I'm a "traitor" and "terrorist-sympathizer" because I oppose invading Iraq, where do we go from there? When someone is accused of being a "racist/nazi" because they believe in police profiling then it's hard to blame them for not coming to the table to discuss. It's pretty dangerous and not healthy to stand on the sidelines, keep your mouth shut and pretend it all doesn't matter. But, hey, if they don't complain then so be it. But they are no worse than those who criticize but offer no alternatives and don't take a stand either way.

What you won't accept is you're as much to blame as the most partisan of Americans. Criticize, do nothing, repeat. It's worse than apathy. It's watching your house go up in flames and hurling insults at the fire. It's as empty, dangerous and, yes, "stupid" as those you rail against.

27,000+ posts and you've yet to offer anything but "you're stupid." Good Lord, man. Do something constructive. Offer a plan, stand up for something. What a coward.

Ah, a little fire in the belly? Ok: "YOU ARE A COWARD." Feel better? Maybe you're ready to stand up for something other than your own superiority? I don't care if you are a D, an R, a communist or a member of the anti-American Alaska Party. But a good start would to stand for something other than standing on the sidelines telling others how stupid they are. The Founding Fathers would be proud of you. Be for something, stand up for something, be something than a message board equivalent of the miserable, no-it-all old codger complaining about the world on his front porch. "Hey, you kids, stay off my lawn! Damn, good-for-nothin' kids . . ."

Because it's easier to criticize than to ever stand up for anything. Some call it political cowardice.

What's the matter big guy? Can't take it when you're exposed as a fool? When challenged, you cut and run. Face it, you're a one-hit wonder who can only reache into a small bag of grade school insults and simplistic political prejudices. We've yet to see post that you didn't copy from Ann Coulter's website. Sorry we undercut your internet message board fantasies of validation and superiority. If you ask, maybe we'll be easier on you.

When will you have an original thought?

I'm glad someone brought this up.

Didn't you hear? The Pats forfeit the season and the Jets suck.

Is there a bigger moron on this board?

Can Peters plan Center?

For who/what? I still think McCargo can be a very good player and hope they get a near starter in return. I guess we need another LB but they looked awful good today. Would rather have an upgrade at Center.

Does "throwing down" on a message board validate you as man? Just like a punk you're demonstrating you're more hater than fan. You don't want the Pats to lose more than I do but Marv Levy would scoff at your juvenile crap and shudder at your characterization of what makes a fan. What's funny (pathetic) is you'd be the first to post how classless the Pats are if they acted the same as you.

No, thanks. Why don't you tell us how it tastes? You sound like a connoisseur. I bet you blow yourself as well.

I consider it a complement when Madden doesn't give the Bills any props. I usually believe the opposite of whatever he says.

First, can you repeat the last sentence? Too many drinks? Second, "cry and send flowers?" F*ck no. We haven't won schitt yet and too many people seem to take more pleasure in the Brady's injury than in a Bills win. I'll be much more upset if we blow this opportunity than happy if the Pats go 1-15. Someone said it was karma that led to Brady's injury. Well, karma goes both ways. Brady has lost this season but next year he'll still have won three SBs. The only revenge is to win one ourselves.

You're the classless punk and I'm sorry you're a Bills fan. Let's hope you're in the minority. To celebrate this injury with such glee makes you no better than the Pats team and fans you hate. Go Bills.

A "punk?" I dislike the Pats more than any other team but the only reason to dislike the guy is he's a winner and not on our team. To celebrate this injury says more about you than Brady. I say this not to defend Brady but to preserve a bit of class that I know our fans have. Move on guys. It'll all be meaningless if we don't win our games.

1 - Not to be sanctimonious but some of the "rejoicing" to Brady's injury is pretty damn classless. Bills fans pride themselves on being the best in the league, and that reputation has take a few painful hits today. 2 - That said. This is a team that nearly went 19-0 last year. 19 and frickin' zero. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised they will game plan and rally to a 10-6 or 11-5 record AND beat the Bills at home. Say what you want, but the Pats are a damn good team and Billy B is a great coach. Don't book your flight to a division championship just yet.

How does this work? Could we expect this every weekend?

So, theMcCain's campaign lied and Fox swallowed the whole story without checking. Cum to think of it, so did you.

Why try to make the country better for all when you can wave a flag instead? Why help a veteran with health care when you can accuse a fellow American of treason? Why help in your community when you can call people socialists? It's a great concept when you can profess love for your country but hate more than half the people in it.

You mean how the very party that screwed up the economy, the federal budget, and two wars wants to change things by asking for another four years? Very substantive.

Right-wing Lesson: Patriotism is about symbols not deeds.