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"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostI do seem to recall something recently about armed occupation of a federal building by a right-wing Bundy group.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostThe one that actually made remarkable changes, yes.
Yeah, yesterday was MLK day in the US
Which I think speaks a lot to you and your views on Black Lives Matter.
And likewise him speaking to the questions of violence that this thread addresses:
And a few other choice quotes that speak to his general views on economic and political issues:
It's worth remembering that the man was as active in support of the poor and against US militarism as he was on the human rights of blacks. He advocated for a universal basic income, for a huge transfer of wealth to the poor, thoroughly critiqued capitalism, endorsed socialist views, and was killed while supporting a union whose members were on strike. He also was extremely critical of the US' military industrial complex and argued that the US tendency towards militarism was deeply morally wrong."I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by Starlight View Post....
It's worth remembering that the man was as active in support of the poor and against US militarism as he was on the human rights of blacks. He advocated for a universal basic income, for a huge transfer of wealth to the poor, thoroughly critiqued capitalism, endorsed socialist views, and was killed while supporting a union whose members were on strike. He also was extremely critical of the US' military industrial complex and argued that the US tendency towards militarism was deeply morally wrong.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostYes, and none of that takes away from the fact that he advocated non-violence.
I feel kind of embarrassed for you that you would try to misuse him in this way to condemn those who continue to fight for the same things he fought for."I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostThat's some first-rate picking-and-choosing you've got going there.
I feel kind of embarrassed for you that you would try to misuse him in this way to condemn those who continue to fight for the same things he fought for.Last edited by Cow Poke; 01-17-2017, 04:50 PM.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostYou'd be better at being embarrassed for missing the point -- he was far more effective in his 'non-violence' approach than those who loot and riot and obstruct traffic.
I think if MLK Jr were to look at this image of a BLM protester, he would be incredibly proud:
"I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostGosh how dare they obstruct traffic.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostI think if MLK Jr were to look at this image of a BLM protester, he would be incredibly proud:
BLM-DNC-01-800x416.jpg
Think he'd be proud of that?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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"I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Yes, I found that - along with this from the same day...
Baton-Rouge-Police-shootings-protests.jpg
Googling the phrase I see only one hit - a Trump supporters' facebook page - hence I believe your example is fictional.
Maybe you'll enjoy this fictional video of the actual event.
And I can link you to some good tutorials on how to Google goodlier!The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostYes, I found that - along with this from the same day...
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I didn't realize they were rebooting the Addams Family."As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths." Isaiah 3:12
There is no such thing as innocence, only degrees of guilt.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post"I hate him passionately", he's "a demonic force" - Tucker Carlson, in private, on Donald Trump
"Every line of serious work that I have written since 1936 has been written, directly or indirectly, against totalitarianism and for democratic socialism" - George Orwell
"[Capitalism] as it exists today is, in my opinion, the real source of evils. I am convinced there is only one way to eliminate these grave evils, namely through the establishment of a socialist economy" - Albert Einstein
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostI was particularly amused by the White Supremacist getting punched in the face during his interview, and by the gay dance parties designed to block the entrances.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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