American "Exceptionalism"?

[piece-itpete]

Yes, all those other countries were the first to shake the shackles of tyranny and form a Republic.

There are elements of the left that openly expouse anarchy, you know.

Pete

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Yes, all those other countries were the first to shake the shackles of tyranny and form a Republic.

There are elements of the left that openly expouse anarchy, you know.

Pete

Yep. We beat the French by five years (1787 vs. 1792). However; in part, it was their support of us that made our revolution successful.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

There are elements of the left that openly expouse anarchy, you know.

So.... fucking.... what?

There are "elements" of the Right that openly espouse anarchy too. Also, there are elements of the Right who are committed to totalitarianism.

You don't characterize a movement or an ideology by its extremes.

At least not if you're honest.

John

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Boreas

So.... fucking.... what?

There are "elements" of the Right that openly espouse anarchy too. Also, there are elements of the Right who are committed to totalitarianism.

You don't characterize a movement or an ideology by its extremes.

At least not if you're honest.

John

Then why don't you quit doing it?

Chas

[piece-itpete]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Yep. We beat the French by five years (1787 vs. 1792). However; in part, it was their support of us that made our revolution successful.

Absolutely, and I've defended the France elsewhere. They gave us support and the Statue of Liberty (and towns named Lafeyette ), we gave them 2 wws of support, we're even. But still friends Mostly However it's a family quarrel.

BUT last I heard, our revolution did not include killing everyone, and did not give the world a maniac powermonger, but a lasting example.

Originally Posted by Charles

There is a time to talk, and a time to fight.

While you may disagree, I think what Shrub did was right for the time, much as what Obummer is doing is also right for the time.

Being critical of one's opponents is far too easy. For the most part, they are really no different than you or I.

They simply do the best that they can, given the circumstances.

Chas

I tend to agree, although I think we are going too soft.

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

"..

There, I have thoroughly abused you with my take.

Lmao!!

Originally Posted by Boreas

So.... fucking.... what?

There are "elements" of the Right that openly espouse anarchy too. Also, there are elements of the Right who are committed to totalitarianism.

You don't characterize a movement or an ideology by its extremes.

At least not if you're honest.

John

Originally Posted by Charles

Then why don't you quit doing it?

Chas

T'anks.

Pete

[Charles]

Originally Posted by piece-itpete

Absolutely, and I've defended the France elsewhere. They gave us support and the Statue of Liberty (and towns named Lafeyette ), we gave them 2 wws of support, we're even. But still friends Mostly However it's a family quarrel.

BUT last I heard, our revolution did not include killing everyone, and did not give the world a maniac powermonger, but a lasting example.



I tend to agree, although I think we are going too soft.



Lmao!!





T'anks.

Pete

You know, Pete, every since the Dogman has taken a leave of absence, we haven't had a good, right wingnut racist to kick around. I'm afraid we've won the title by default.

So I'll make you a deal. I'll take my turn in the circle today, and you can be the racist tomorrow.

Now if that doesn't work with your schedule, just let me know...I'm pretty flexible for the time being.

Chas

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by Charles

You know, Pete, every since the Dogman has taken a leave of absence, we haven't had a good, right wingnut racist to kick around. I'm afraid we've won the title by default.

So I'll make you a deal. I'll take my turn in the circle today, and you can be the racist tomorrow.

Now if that doesn't work with your schedule, just let me know...I'm pretty flexible for the time being.

Chas

You know Chas, I only responded to what you wrote.
and as for Dog his blatant racism has to be stood up to wherever and whenever.
BTW,the persecuted role doesn't suit you.

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by Charles

You know, Pete, every since the Dogman has taken a leave of absence, we haven't had a good, right wingnut racist to kick around. I'm afraid we've won the title by default.

So I'll make you a deal. I'll take my turn in the circle today, and you can be the racist tomorrow.

Now if that doesn't work with your schedule, just let me know...I'm pretty flexible for the time being.

Chas

Speaking only for myself, if I conclude that you or Pete is a racist, I'll come right out and say so. Until then, please stop hiding behind that straw man.

John

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by Charles

Then why don't you quit doing it?

Chas

'Scuze me?

John

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Boreas

'Scuze me?

John

You've blamed the entire right for the actions of a few wackos a time or two. Of course, that action is so prevalent here as to be SOP.

At least that's how it appears to me.

No hard feeling, and you are 'scuzed!!!

Chas