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Title: Debate on 4um censorship--Weigh In!
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Published: Jul 24, 2005
Author: Christine and Zipporah
Post Date: 2005-07-24 23:28:38 by christine
Keywords: censorship--Weigh, Debate
Views: 3944
Comments: 295
Because concerns by several members have been posted to us, both publically and privately, about the free speech "allowed" on 4um, we have decided to create three new categories. The primary hot button is that of the Israel/Jewish/Zionism topic. We do not wish to censor and we also do not wish to offend (in reality, unavoidable, as what
offends one may not offend another) anyone. With the availability of specific categories, each individual may eliminate an entire subject that he/she wishes not to view via his/her personal 'setup' page.
In the spirit of cooperation, and with the goal of working toward a satisfying and pleasant forum experience for everyone, we'd like to request that you avail yourselves of these specific category selections when posting your articles. The three new categories are:
Israel/Zionism
All is Vanity
Author! Author!
We hope that you all feel that this is an equitable solution.
Christine and Zipporah
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#218. To: christine, Jhoffa_ (#216)
If I had to reject every position on issues that was embraced by people that I disagree with, there would be no position left to adopt. People who claim to reject the anti-war position because leftists are anti-war are as irrational as can be.
too late ;)
it's appalling, that mentality. really.
You are seriously deluded.
"But what is Hope? Nothing but the paint on the face of Existence; the least touch of truth rubs it off, and then we see what a hollow-cheeked harlot we have got hold of." Lord Byron
In closing, if you are so gung ho and supportive of what we're doing in Iraq, ENLIST already!! Excellent point. I find it interesting how many of the gung-ho war-mongers spend their time posting safely on the internet instead of getting their asses to Iraq, where they could really act on their strong beliefs. Instead, they're like.... "let's YOU go kill them rag-heads."
In closing, if you are so gung ho and supportive of what we're doing in Iraq, ENLIST already!! Excellent point. I find it interesting how many of the gung-ho war-mongers spend their time posting safely on the internet instead of getting their asses to Iraq, where they could really act on their strong beliefs. Instead, they're like.... "let's YOU go kill them rag-heads." Age/gender are not a factor anymore. Remember the article on the short, 50+ year old woman that was sent to Iraq a few months ago. And, we've read other articles of men older than that being sent to Iraq.
Now you're splitting hairs.. Regardless: n : growth to a global or worldwide scale; "the globalization of the communication industry" [syn: globalisation] Many Leftists are most certainly opposed to Globalization. Look at the labor unions, for crying out loud. They're not upset about Industry at all. They just want to be overcompensated for the small role they play in it. Again.. even if you were right, it was an example to illustrate the utility of a temporary alliance. I know this bothers you, but we don't have permenant enemies and permenant allies. People and circumstances change daily.. We DO however, have permenant interests. If a temporary alliance would help us acheive those, I fail to see the harm. Admittedly, though.. it will take a change in thinking and a change in approach. I think this is fine. Far too many people simply use "the left" or the "liberals" as a reverse moral compass to avoid thinking for themselves.
"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush
Any guff from these geezers and they'll have a tough time looking for their heart meds...
You TEll 'em..!! "...when a society believes in nothing, fear becomes the only agenda..."
Hey! It's my old buddy Willie. Tell me Willie, what's the best part about
being a dimwitted bot & neocon stooge? Is it the buy-one-get-one-free dates
with Gannon or the ability to breathe with your head up your ass?
willie green = sharkfin (now i'm a jane fonda clone)
I feel bad that I swore at Willie but there are and will be heavy consequences of our actions overseas. We can no longer be arrogant and pretend that nothing is happening. Some people are on some sort of groove that this is a good idea. If it is a good idea then they need to state specifically in what way this has benefitted the United States. I am sure he will be hard pressed to explain this to a person who has lost a loved one in Iraq. For what it is worth I know a family that lost their 20 year old son in Iraq. They will never get over it. This boy was born on Christmas Day, from here on out the family will spend depressing holidays coping with his tragic loss.
Some people are on some sort of groove that this is a good idea. If it is a good idea then they need to state specifically in what way this has benefitted the United States. I am sure he will be hard pressed to explain this to a person who has lost a loved one in Iraq. For what it is worth I know a family that lost their 20 year old son in Iraq. They will never get over it. This boy was born on Christmas Day, from here on out the family will spend depressing holidays coping with his tragic loss. No need to apologize.. for this is a very emotional topic.. its SO easy for these arm chair warriors to make judgements about the COLLATERAL DAMAGE ..HEY it's war.. so what's the big deal? Well it is a big deal.. I lost a close family member to war.. and it never leaves you.. And Americans are losing young men and some young women and now middle aged men.. which is horrible but what of the Iraqis.. the innocent ones? They lose children.. babies.. they lose sons and daughters.. mothers.. sisters.. they SEE their families blown to pieces.. we see them MAYBE nicely tucked away in a coffin.. they see the pieces of their children on their walls and on the streets.. they see the suffering until their family members die.. of course the arm chair warriors dont care or perhaps they dont think that far outside their little worlds...for afterall its only collateral damage.
"...when a society believes in nothing, fear becomes the only agenda..."
I can never get over looking at the image of 12 year old Ali who lost both his arms and legs in a bombing raid. That boy NEVER did anything to me or anyone else in the United States.
Right.. why do you think the administration keeps those photos out of the sight of the common American? IF most would see them, they'd see the inhumanity of all this.. and then they'd have to face the people.. one thing they dont want.. isnt a controlled media great?
"...when a society believes in nothing, fear becomes the only agenda..."
I think the wheels are gonna come off when the sheeple see the effects of Depleted Uranium..I think that sh!t is gonna come home..
I read an article .. I'll see if I can find it .. I didnt post it.. it is saying that the soldiers who've developed brain cancer.. is due to .. sarin gas exposure.. which of course probably not the case even within the article it was reported that cancer is not a side effect of sarin exposure.
"...when a society believes in nothing, fear becomes the only agenda..."
Actually I saw that. But I think when people come back from Iraq they are 'contagious' so to speak.
Well, given that argument, since most of Islam sees Bush as a madman, he likewise deserves to die in their eyes. And if they do manage to kill him, it's as justified as our capture and caging of Saddam. Right?
Sure seems so.
LOL! You too? Actually, I give Willie higher marks than Sharkfin. He makes a coherent arguement and he get's his point across. He's just a big grump, mostly.
"Working Three Jobs is: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic... Get any sleep?" (Laughs) ~ George W Bush
Lady X posted on 2005-07-26 18:44:55 ET Reply Trace Private Reply According to neo con "logic", we had to kill him because he might become a terrorist one day. You know, the "better to fight them over there than over here". As you may have noticed this justifies any killings anywhere. From Willie's comments, I suspect he is in agreement with this. Of course, like all such logic, it only applies one way. For example to say that the Pentagon is not a legitimate target, and that the 9-11 attack was mass murder, yet the destruction of non combatants in Iraq is merely collaterial damage.
You obviously are biased towards your own opinions. Seek medical attention immediately.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice said that the “security of Israel is the key to security of the world.”
And don't foreget that Saddam Hussein is responsible for 94% of tooth decay. Wasn't that on Fox News as well?
Dr. Condoleezza Rice said that the “security of Israel is the key to security of the world.”
Of course. But having been around this scene a little while, any thinking person realizes that most forums are a grouping of like minded people. NRA - people who support gun rights Free Republic - people who support conservatism and the various candidates Natural herb site - people who use nature to treat common problems Now, I could go on but I think you get the point. If someone was to go the NRA site and start promoting gun confiscation they would suffer your view of "fascist" treatment and rightfully so IMHO. If someone was to go to Free Republic and start discussing how socialism would be the best thing since sliced bread. Then, guess what? Yes, they would suffer the same fascism you feel a victim of. Look, I could go on but the reality of these forums is to share knowledge of events and things the group is interested in. A lot of it seems to be preaching to the choir but it is a great resource for those of us with similar philosophies. The bottom line is the core members of this group are here because they feel our government no longer works for us. They also feel the constitution should be strictly followed. They don't believe in socialism and support the right own guns. Now if you have a philosophy that differs greatly from the above then you will find conflict here. Because theses people (the core) have strong enough convictions that they will try to open the eyes of what we all view as sheep when their philosophy differs greatly or have bought into the government BS. You may not like it but guess what, that's reality. Not a tough thing to grasp. But test it out....Got the Earth first forum and start a thread about how wonderful it would be to open up logging to be unlimited. I bet they will attack you in the same way you feel you are attacked here. Sometimes a little reality slap is needed and this banter back and forth of the loons who seem to feel this site is something it is not got under my craw and felt like it they needed a little instruction.
The future is so bright I got to wear shades.
Ping.....
The future is so bright I got to wear shades.
ping..
The future is so bright I got to wear shades.
The Anti-Semitic Kooks are starting to make me miss BadEye.
Liberty Post -- it's only a click away. http://www.libertypost.org/cgi- bin/latestcomments.cgi Take Starwind and Pheadrus with you.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice said that the “security of Israel is the key to security of the world.”
Go post on Clown Posse. You'll fit right in with your closed-mindedness. You can rant about anti Zionism 24/7.
lol - free speech as long as you hate the right groups, otherwise take it elsewhere.
(The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the only true good news)
...since most of Well the readers of 4 can do something very simple to ascertain which side is telling the truth. Read for yourself and then draw your own conclusions. NUKE THE RAG-HEADS There, that make you feel better?
We should thank the Nazis for giving us all those stark, frightening images. How else we gonna learn not to act like that? On the other hand, monkey see...
"a" goes before the "e", Bud -- at least spell my name right if you're going to abuse me. LOL
Not a chance, your mother was a hard act to follow.
The religion of some here affects their judgement- they have to be shills. They won't acknowledge 1 point in any of your links. That's how you know they're fanatics.
I'm amazed how many people answer to the title "Anti-Semitic Kook". Hell, is other people. Some more than others.
Take Starwind and Phaedrus with you.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice said that the “security of Israel is the key to security of the world.”
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#219. To: Lady X (#212)
You need to shut the fuck up before the whole entire board finds out exactly how moronic and stupid you really are.
#220. To: Mr Nuke Buzzcut, gengis gandhi (#218)
#221. To: Willie Green (#213)
They're opposed to industrialization in any form: domestic AND international. A bunch of enviro-whacknuts who think they can return to some kind of communal, 18th Century agrarian utopia.
#222. To: Lady X (#212)
Lady X's post to Willie Green,
#223. To: Freedom William, Lady X, Willie Green (#222)
Lady X's post to Willie Green,
One if by land, two if by sea...how many if they are already here?
#224. To: Willie Green (#213)
No, it doesn't make any sense. They're not opposed to "globalization".
globalization
#225. To: robin (#223)
And, we've read other articles of men older than that being sent to Iraq.
“Under this roof are the heads of the family of Rothschild, a name famous in every capital of Europe, and every division of the globe." -Benjamin Disraeli
#226. To: Lady X (#212)
#227. To: Willie Green (#214)
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#228. To: Jhoffa_ (#224)
I think this is fine. Far too many people simply use "the left" or the "liberals" as a reverse moral compass to avoid thinking for themselves.
#229. To: Zipporah, Freedom William, christine, robin, Willie Green (#226)
#230. To: Lady X (#229)
I feel bad that I swore at Willie but there are and will be heavy consequences of our actions overseas. We can no longer be arrogant and pretend that nothing is happening.
#231. To: Zipporah (#230)
#232. To: Lady X (#231)
#233. To: Zipporah (#232)
#234. To: Lady X (#233)
#235. To: Zipporah (#234)
#236. To: Willie Green (#194)
Saddam was a malicious SOB who deserves to die, no matter what reason Dubya uses.
#237. To: christine (#217)
willie's another sharkfin--you know, kill all the GD "ragheads."
#238. To: christine (#228)
(now i'm a jane fonda clone)
#239. To: Lady X, zipporah, diana, willie green (#231)
That boy NEVER did anything to me or anyone else in the United States.
#240. To: 1776 (#132)
Of course the best idea, which is one I practice, is to put the entire rest of the forum on bozo and only read my own posts, this way I am always in agreement and nothing offends.
#241. To: Willie Green (#207)
I believe that such casualties were minimized, and were far fewer than the atrocities Saddam Hussein inflcted on his own people.
#242. To: gengis gandhi (#193)
demanding everyone else conform to your dictates is infantile and absurd.
#243. To: Jhoffa_, Mr Nuke Buzzcut, 1776, Bayonne (#204)
#244. To: Flintlock (#227)
#245. To: Starwind (#63)
#246. To: AdamSelene (#245)
The Anti-Semitic Kooks are starting to make me miss BadEye.
#247. To: AdamSelene (#245)
#248. To: AdamSelene (#245)
#249. To: Jethro Tull (#236)
Islam the discovered universe sees Bush as a madman...
#250. To: wbales, robin, Bayonne, Eoghan, zoroaster (#246)
#251. To: AdamSelene (#245)
#252. To: wbales (#246)
Take Starwind and Pheadrus with you.
#253. To: Phaedrus, Dakmar, wbales (#252)
if you're going to abuse me.
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#254. To: 1776 (#250)
#255. To: AdamSelene (#245)
#256. To: Starwind (#248)
#257. To: AdamSelene (#245)
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