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GasBandit
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So are most Rush Limbaugh schticks. He's got tons of what he calls "sound bytes" that he plays constantly throughout his show.
Limbaugh would make a good Libertarian, if he would only quit being a hypocrite about drugs.
GasBandit
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He's also got a few other social-conservative viewpoints that wouldn't fly with the libertarians... IE, Gay Marriage and Abortion.
It has a direct SOUNDBITE. You're diverting away from the issue, Gas. Pretty weak sauce.
If real news organizations paid attention to Limbaugh, I'd have linked to it. I hate giving you any reason, no matter how trivial, to act like the information isn't valid (even if it is a direct recording).
If real news organizations paid attention to Limbaugh, I'd have linked to it. I hate giving you any reason, no matter how trivial, to act like the information isn't valid (even if it is a direct recording).
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JONJONAUG
To be fair to black voters in California, this was partially because organizations against prop 8 did not market to black voters as strongly as they should have.
Even then, the rates of African American voters that were in favor of Prop 8 were only slightly higher than average, at 57% (cool link about the African-American vote on gay marriage here, not just limited to Prop 8).
So only the the blacks voted it down? I thought the Catholics and Mormons were to blame... Or it is the majority of Californians in general did not agree.
That was a stupid broad statement. It obviously wasn't only african-americans, but they did go against Prop 8 more than average and are more religious than average.
Hell be proud that nearly half the population voted in favor of the rights for 10% of the population. There will be a next time. You can not blame 7% of the population for the defeat.
Proud? Fuck that, be proud when 100% of the population is willing to accept basic human rights for everyone. That "more than half" that voted against is more than enough to destroy any pride anyone could have. It was a bullshit law that should have not been voted in anywhere. It really pissed me off, specially since California is supposed to be the place where people are an example of progress for the rest of the country, and eventually lots of parts in the world.
Mexico City is now officially more pro-gay than the entire state of California. Let that one sink in.
Mexico City is now officially more pro-gay than the entire state of California. Let that one sink in.
You made the mistake of thinking that our urban areas reflect the entire state. Few people realize that we have one of the largest, most conservative rural areas in the country. The Central Valley in California is indistinguishable from the Bible Belt at times. They came out in force and voted in favor of Prop 8. Not only that, but San Diego and Orange County have long been bastions for conservatives. It's not THAT surprising to people who are familiar with all of California's different regions.
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JONJONAUG
You made the mistake of thinking that our urban areas reflect the entire state. Few people realize that we have one of the largest, most conservative rural areas in the country. The Central Valley in California is indistinguishable from the Bible Belt at times. They came out in force and voted in favor of Prop 8. Not only that, but San Diego and Orange County have long been bastions for conservatives. It's not THAT surprising to people who are familiar with all of California's different regions.[/QUOTE]
Beaten, but yeah California cities can be very different from the rest of the state.
I look at it as "glass half full." It has not even been 40 years since homosexuality stopped being considered a mental disorder. There have been huge strides in gay rights. Singling out small groups of people that you don't agree with is the EXACT same thing that the anti-gay groups are doing.
40 years is not "a little" in modern times... between the Wright Brothers flying for the first time and man being ON THE MOON there were less than 60. Don't give me that. People have now access to enough information to stop having the prejudices of generations past, "it's been only 40 years" is no excuse.
GasBandit
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It hasn't been that long since homosexuality was a capital crime, much less a mere mental disorder. You ever hear of the Pear of Anguish?
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Andromache
hmm. When did arguing about the news become the news?
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JONJONAUG
When people who should be reporting the news are spreading blatant falsehoods.
Yeah. Arguing with Gas requires everyone else to play by different rules than he does. It's where the challenge lies. It certainly isn't in his debate skills.
Yeah. Arguing with Gas requires everyone else to play by different rules than he does. It's where the challenge lies. It certainly isn't in his debate skills.[/QUOTE]
GB has said that silence is conceding his point. Could not be further from the truth. Silence is not acquiescence. Contrary to what you may have heard, silence of those present is not necessarily consent, even the reluctant variety. They simply may sit in stunned silence and figure ways of sabotaging the plan after they regain their composure.
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WolfOfOdin
I often wonder if Gas is aware that, while he's a pretty intelligent guy, he comes across as a frothing fanatic at times in order to make his point seem more 'valid' than others.
Not only is he aware, but he counts on it to keep us from trashing his pet issues.
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Chazwozel
DEM NAGGERS STOLE THE ***S JEEEERRRRBBBBBSSSSSS
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DEM NAGGERS STOLE THE ***S JEEEERRRRBBBBBSSSSSS[/QUOTE]
i am just a tool, but man, I am in awe of your prowess at saying witty, on the spot, poignant things, Chazo. Science bless your scraggly cheeks.
Kind of like Jon Stewart?
My God...That's perfect
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Andromache
There must be two, for every apprentice, there is a Master:
different demographic of course
different demographic of course
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