Jim in Anchorage Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 I am no fan of hers. But that was a nice well written piece. Only thing I disagree with is that acts as though things have not heated up with politics over the past few years. They have and politicians and their supporting cast need to act with a bit more class and be a bit more thoughtful about the statements they release. Knowing full well that some nut job can take it either out of context or won't be able to process it correctly. Doing that hurts no one and helps everyone. Civil discourse is something EVERYONE should strive for. Shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Shut up. Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Nope. Try the link for an example of a real slimeball. http://www.redstate.com/moe_lane/2011/01/11/sanders-puts-tucson-attack-in-fundraising-crosshairs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Try the link for an example of a real slimeball. http://www.redstate....ing-crosshairs/ About 5 posts back. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/125783-arizona-congresswoman-among-18-shot-at-tucson-grocery/page__view__findpost__p__2084781 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Try the link for an example of a real slimeball. http://www.redstate.com/moe_lane/2011/01/11/sanders-puts-tucson-attack-in-fundraising-crosshairs/ Agree, thanks for posting that twice. Stay away from redstate.com it will warp your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 About 5 posts back. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/125783-arizona-congresswoman-among-18-shot-at-tucson-grocery/page__view__findpost__p__2084781 Ooops. Missed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Try the link for an example of a real slimeball. http://www.redstate.com/moe_lane/2011/01/11/sanders-puts-tucson-attack-in-fundraising-crosshairs/ Classic "The path to salvation is from your wallet to my bank account" televangelist tactic, that will net him lots of money from people who wouldn't dream of donating to a televangalist, ironically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Agree, thanks for posting that twice. Stay away from redstate.com it will warp your mind. If I were you I would avoid mentioning anything about warped minds. Just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 If I were you I would avoid mentioning anything about warped minds. Just sayin. Why is that? Should I be worried about the masses here at PPP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RkFast Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Now Palin's use of the term "blood libel" is stirring "controversy." And of course....shes being blasted for "not writing that piece." becuase yuou know...politicos never have other people write their speeches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Why is that? Should I be worried about the masses here at PPP? Keep religion out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Now Palin's use of the term "blood libel" is stirring "controversy." And of course....shes being blasted for "not writing that piece." becuase yuou know...politicos never have other people write their speeches. Sad that someone is blasting her for not writing the piece. Keep religion out of it. HAHAHAHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Not unprecedented.. but shouldn't go back to the style of politics used back in 1850s, 1930s or early 1800s. And if we know over the past few years it has become a bit out of control, shouldn't they at least attempt to tone it down? No it hasn't you fool. The age of 24/7 news has it in your face all day. Are you really this naive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Are you really this naive? Rhetorical question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Only compared to the previous few years. The kind of vitrol in current politics is hardly unprecedented, though...off the top of my head, the 1850s, 1930s, the early 1800s (Palin's team's response - because let's face it, she didn't write that - refers to Hamilton-Burr). I have a book on the election of 1800. Holy crap. Makes this stuff look like child's play. Rhetorical question? Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 No it hasn't you fool. The age of 24/7 news has it in your face all day. Are you really this naive? Of course 24/7 media has it your face you troll. That goes without saying. The political game itself has become a bit more nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 The other part (blue), as much as we all may want to feel that, is just plain selfish and a personal shortcoming. It is frankly not right and adds to the problem. Fred Phelps would be getting exactly what he wanted out of you. Nah. You're wrong as usual. Removing that piece of excrement from the planet would only make the world a better place. When his God Hates Fags people are out protesting that 9 year old's funeral, I'd like someone to grab him (and as many of his followers as want to join in) and drive him out of earshot of the funeral, and conserve his (their) oxygen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Of course 24/7 media has it your face you troll. That goes without saying. The political game itself has become a bit more nasty. No it hasn't. You're just aware of it now because you're a lazy bastard. What are you basing your assumption that it's gotten worse? I base my assumption that it's always been this way on things like this: The supporters of Andrew Jackson began spreading a rumor that Adams, while serving as American ambassador to Russia, had procured an American girl for the sexual services of the Russian czar. The attack was no doubt baseless, but the Jacksonians delighted in it, even calling Adams a “pimp” and claiming that procuring women explained his great success as a diplomat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) No it hasn't. You're just aware of it now because you're a lazy bastard. What are you basing your assumption that it's gotten worse? I base my assumption that it's always been this way on things like this: Don't be a dick. Believe me I am not just now becoming aware of it. I have worked with MANY campaigns on pretty much every level for the past 10 years. And really you are referencing Andrew Jackson? Come on. Edited January 12, 2011 by pBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) Don't be a dick. Believe me I am not just now becoming aware of it. I have worked with MANY campaigns on pretty much every level for the past 10 years. And really you are referencing Andrew Jackson? Come on. I point out one of many examples of political vitriol from nearly 200 years ago that makes today's stuff look minor and I'm a dick? Oh and the irony of someone telling people to tone it down calling someone a dick. Edited January 12, 2011 by Chef Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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