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Being a Conservative on the Liberal Internet

from JoeUser Forums

Every day I visit tons of website, forums, and social networks for all types of topics, most of which are technology based in some sort of form.  This election cycle has really brought out the best of the liberal “group think” mentality regarding Obama.  On just about every social network Obama is praised as “the one” and any hint of disagreement with his policies or ideals is immediately responded with accusations of racism, or just plain insults.  Anybody who wants to claim that liberals are tolerant to others, please give me a shout because I can quickly debunk that.  Even here on our network of sites, there have been insults tossed at the slightest hint of either supporting McCain, or being against Obama.  I’m certainly not saying conservatives don’t dish out their fair share, but the mentality of liberals has once again bordered on the insane and hateful.

It’s tough being a proud conservative, as I will say what I think regardless of what the group and mob mentality is.  The real shame is so many people, especially bloggers in the tech area, are afraid to do the same.  I have received so many private notes and comments in support of standing up for conservatism, it’s almost crazy.  The best comparison I can make is how conservative actors in Hollywood are often ridiculed or turned down for roles because of their conservative beliefs, and the same mentality is going on right now in the blogosphere.  Conservative bloggers, some of which can be considered A-list are having to remain silent about their thoughts on Obama and McCain, simply because they are afraid of retribution from their employers or just not being able to pickup work from other sites.  It’s a shame, and it’s more telling about liberals than it is anything.

I am a conservative, I don’t like Obama, and I will never let anyone intimidate me because of that. 

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Reply #776 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Well, as the Geico ad goes, it's "so easy even a caveman can do it.

Hey! I resemble that remark.
On a more serious note, some folks shouldn't be voting. Idiots that can't point out the state of Texas on a map or tell ya who the vice President is don't have any business voting. That's like asking Joe the plumber what he thinks about your back pain. If Obama wins this it will be partly due to the deadbeats ACORN dug up(or made up).

Reply #777 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I can't wait for this day to end.

 

I'll sum up this entire election...

“Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance.”

- Robert Quillen

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #778 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I can't wait for this day to end.

I'm with ya on that one bud! :thumbsup:

Reply #779 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Talking time is over.......GO VOTE!

 

(by the way...they just announced that Republicans will vote today & Democrats will vote tomorrow) ;p

Reply #780 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Also, it seems to me that although the president might not NEED to use the computer himself, if he is at the mercy of his underlings to "work the machine" for him, that means he's in a position to be compromised (moles, plants from the enemy that end up getting the position of keyboard money for the Prez), would be in a position to screen important information from his attention, or plant wrong information. Ignorance leaves one vulnarable

 

(by the way...they just announced that Republicans will vote today & Democrats will vote tomorrow)

Reply #781 from WinCustomize Forums Top

(by the way...they just announced that Republicans will vote today & Democrats will vote tomorrow)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Reply #782 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Hehe, I'll go for that.

Reply #783 from JoeUser Forums Top

I used her as an example, because she is part of the majority of voters out there.

So are SKINHEADS.

Not even in your wet dreams.  fortunately.  But keep believing that.  And tellyour fairy godmother all about the mean people out there.

 

Reply #784 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The sad thing is, even in this day and age, when the TRUTH is a 2 second search on Google away, people would rather let the ignorant lie stand because it supports their ideology to do so.

Don't rely on Google for 'the truth'.

They amended 'the truth' to appease the Chinese....

Ergo nothing found on Google can be trusted.

 

 

 

Nada.

Reply #785 from JoeUser Forums Top

Don't rely on Google for 'the truth'.

They amended 'the truth' to appease the Chinese....

Ergo nothing found on Google can be trusted.

Amen, St. Jafo.

Reply #786 from JoeUser Forums Top

That picture was taken NOT during the pledge of allegiance as mistakenly posted across the internet, but during the NATIONAL ANTHEM. And there are many, many Americans, myself among them, who were taught that you put your hand over your heart during the pledge, but NOT during the anthem, as during hockey/baseball games etc.

Nice attempt at obfuscation but it still doesn't wash.  I guess you never noticed the ballplayers during the National Anthem.  Apparently, 'teaching' has changed.  Nonetheless, something was happening that Hillary & the others on that platform felt warranted a hand over the heart, but not BO.

And Happy Voting, everyone. :)

Reply #787 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nonetheless, something was happening that Hillary & the others on that platform felt warranted a hand over the heart, but not BO.

They love their country and believe in Truth, Justice and the American way. Going to vote now.

Reply #788 from JoeUser Forums Top

Oh, and I want to point out there is a difference between the definition of the word ignorant and the word stupid.

Ignorant is curable with education.  Stupid is chronic.

LITERACY is important. You probably wouldn't vote for someone who couldn't read

Reading and using a computer are totally different things.  I find the arrogance and the hypocrisy of those ranting about computer usage to be mind boggling.  Can you network the damn things?  Yet you use them.  I guess that makes you no better than a caveman.

Get real.  Computers are a tool, just like a stylus.  can you use a stylus?

And I can't still believe that abortion is still an issue,

I cant beleive that murder is still an issue. Want to?  Go ahead, and for those against it, dont do it.

Sound assinine?  Same thing, and to some the same issue.  Dont be so myopic.

Reply #789 from JoeUser Forums Top

(by the way...they just announced that Republicans will vote today & Democrats will vote tomorrow)

You know what stupid is?  This joke has been going around since at least 04 (and I think in 2k as well).  But THIS year the state of Vriginia is investigating it like it is some kind of conspiracy!

That is just stupid.  But then so is the governor (think Ted Matthews).

Reply #790 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Dr, reply 13

And I can't still believe that abortion is still an issue,

I cant beleive that murder is still an issue. Want to?  Go ahead, and for those against it, dont do it.

That's pretty much how it works, right?  Murder is illegal, but people still kill other people and if caught, the courts decide whether it was acceptable.  In the case of abortion, the courts have already decided, it's acceptable.

 

Reply #791 from WinCustomize Forums Top

And I can't still believe that abortion is still an issue,
I cant beleive that murder is still an issue. Want to? Go ahead, and for those against it, dont do it.

Abortion will always be an issue.  There will never be a day when this issue will ever be settled.  If you really want to understand why, then you need to try to understand it from both sides.

Reply #792 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Abortion will always be an issue. There will never be a day when this issue will ever be settled. If you really want to understand why, then you need to try to understand it from both sides.

I am guessing the two sides are "pro-choice" and "pro-life".

Sadly, there is a third side which not many consider: God's side.

Jer. 1:5-Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

According to those who are pro-life, life begins at conception. According to God, life begins BEFORE conception. In fact, God has a purpose for each individual before they're ever conceived. It's hard to argue with that.

Reply #793 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I VOTED TO KEEP MY GUNS!

If the commie wins, ya can't blame me.

Reply #795 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 We all carry our guns here in Texas.:D

Reply #796 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I voted days ago. :)

Reply #797 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Apparently, 'teaching' has changed. Nonetheless, something was happening that Hillary & the others on that platform felt warranted a hand over the heart, but not BO.

They can CHOOSE to put their hands over their hearts if they want to.  Some people do that when they hear the anthem, some don't.  I don't see very many at all doing at events where the anthem is played...period.

 

Reply #798 from JoeUser Forums Top

They can CHOOSE to put their hands over their hearts if they want to.

Good grief.  Exactly the point.

Reply #799 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I am guessing the two sides are "pro-choice" and "pro-life".

No, in fact, I think it's safe to say that ALL Americans would like to see fewer abortions. 

The only way that is going to happen is with proper (not based on ignorance and denial) sex education and free access to birth control.  If the right wing would get their head out of their collective asses about "sex happens", the vast majority of unwanted pregnancies would disappear in the world, and along with it, abortion.

The nation, as a whole, decided this long ago, and the fundamentalists do themselves a grave disservice by reviving this albatross on a regular basis.  Today's generation has grown up with Roe v. Wade as the law of the land, and no matter how hard the passing generation tries to make it an issue again, it's time has come and gone.

In the case of abortion, the courts have already decided, it's acceptable.

Actually, the courts decided that it was the right of the potential mother to CHOOSE whether or not she would bring a child to term.

Again, despite what the fundamentalists would have you believe, no mother takes an abortion lightly.

Regardless, this should be a topic thread all unto itself. Or maybe not. :blush:

Reply #800 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Good grief. Exactly the point.

Right.  Though I guess we are to assume that because he was raised differently, as I was, that somehow we are LESS patriotic than those who make this "gesture"? 

Well, you just keep trying to beat that dead "flag pin" horse.  As for me, it seems as though the American people don't see it the way you do.  Of the three people in that ridiculously irrelevant photo, who's the one left standing in the race?

It's easy to wear a flag pin and claim you're a patriot.  In fact, it takes exactly as much time and thought as it does to just believe the big and little lies politicians tell at face value.  Easy peasy.

But maybe, just maybe, other Americans express their love of this nation not through meaningless "flag pins" and shows of blind obedience 24/7 but by actually voting and campaigning and donating their money and their time to make their country a better place for all of us - even the people they disagree with.