tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post2984618813766321383..comments2023-11-10T03:16:31.702-05:00Comments on Greatest Escapist: A Great Example of Neighborly Love. Orrr Not.Suburban Sweethearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014426590429844380noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-37670097771795683362010-11-10T10:45:31.129-05:002010-11-10T10:45:31.129-05:00I hate to generalize but why are the conservatives...I hate to generalize but why are the conservatives such assholes so much of the time? I mean, all us crazy liberals suffered 8 fracking years under one G.W. Bush and we were not nearly as moronic and whiny and bitchy and inappropriate as the conservative right has been. It is SO HARD for me to keep an open mind when I hear stories like this of crazy people spouting off their (Republican) views - I've never heard a story of a crazy liberal Democrat go spouting off his or her beliefs to someone who clearly did not care to hear them. <br /><br />I've been thinking about this a lot lately and I keep coming to very harsh and mean conclusions about tea-baggers and conservatives and Republicans and there's a growing part of me that's totally convinced that the only reason these people hate Obama so much is because they just can't get past the fact that he's black and successful. They use words like socialist as a stand in for socially unacceptable words that start with the letter "n" and think no one's the wiser.<br /><br />I could go on and on, but I shouldn't because I'm sure you've had the same or similar thoughts. Kudos to you for keeping your cool and acting like an adult when faced with such immature silliness. (And I'm sorry I got all ranty :)terrahttp://terra-bear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-1614339189228543772010-11-06T14:58:34.868-04:002010-11-06T14:58:34.868-04:00The people who vote Republican (against their own ...The people who vote Republican (against their own self-interest) are usually the most idiotic in general. What's more is that they have to prove their idiocy by picking fights with liberals and anyone who doesn't subscribe to their warped ideology, like it somehow qualifies their views over others. IDGI. I'm very liberal, to be sure, ans as much I love politics, I tend to stay quiet when Republicans and far-right libertarians are around. They don't use logic, reason, or intelligence in their comments, just nasty attacks and made up bullshit. That gets tiring. It's rare for me to come across a well-spoken, well-informed conservative these days. I like talking/debating with them because they're 1) respectful and 2) interested in what I have to say. That is how political discussions and debates are supposed to go. I want to be able to disagree with you for hours, and then have a nice meal or something later on. No hard feelings. I guess that's what is so depressing about the current political climate...we're so divided. We've let our polarizing views dictate how we treat other people, and that's fucking pathetic.Jenn.*http://twitter.com/jennisfreshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-84062273491199876522010-11-05T18:03:45.968-04:002010-11-05T18:03:45.968-04:00His dog was cute. And apolitical. I wish this argu...His dog was cute. And apolitical. I wish this argument had just been about dogs!Suburban Sweethearthttp://www.suburbansweetheart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-83208550068180513342010-11-05T18:03:11.338-04:002010-11-05T18:03:11.338-04:00Exactly. And don't get me wrong, I'm usual...Exactly. And don't get me wrong, I'm usually up for a little bit of political discussion, even - and sometimes especially! - with people with differing views; in particular, I like being able to find things we DO agree on! But when it's like this, a sneak attack full of vitriol & hostility, well, no thanks.Suburban Sweethearthttp://www.suburbansweetheart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-71562063288273787372010-11-05T16:47:44.056-04:002010-11-05T16:47:44.056-04:00I hate people who just can't let it GO. You kn...I hate people who just can't let it GO. You know? I believe a certain set of beliefs but I know I'm not presto chango going to change someone's mind. There comes a point where, like you said, you agree to disagree, or at least drop it for a bit, or part ways to cool down. Sigh.emmysuhnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-49426883529043797952010-11-05T14:34:09.388-04:002010-11-05T14:34:09.388-04:00It exhausts me, all of this. The anger. The crap a...It exhausts me, all of this. The anger. The crap about Obamacare DESTROYING HUMANITY with it's, you know, extension of health benefits to children. Yes. It's true. The black man came to annihilate the whites like all Hitler-ian Marxists dream of doing. <br /><br />...i have a headache.Traci @herdingsquirrels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-75764836711304491562010-11-05T10:45:47.966-04:002010-11-05T10:45:47.966-04:00This got me boiling just *reading* about it. It re...This got me boiling just *reading* about it. It reminded me of the guy who held open a door for me at a rest station, looked at my sandals and said, "I'm holding this door for you even though I can tell you'll vote for Obama." AUGH!!! Why are people so rude when it comes to politics??spleenessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-1546796228444293002010-11-04T20:14:03.910-04:002010-11-04T20:14:03.910-04:00Hi! So nice to meet you and thanks for your lovely...Hi! So nice to meet you and thanks for your lovely comment on my giveaway! Good luck! :) I've been reading through your blog, it's been fun! :) :) :) This post made me laugh - I think you did well to bite your tongue, and the stink-eye was TOTALLY called for! :)Anniehttp://annie-kennedy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-72666593740771262992010-11-04T20:04:13.401-04:002010-11-04T20:04:13.401-04:00I also had a major "incident" involving ...I also had a major "incident" involving dogs (mind) with an awful neighbor. I'm still really upset! Now I know the silver lining -- at least it didn't also include politics.Abbyhttp://thejungleprincess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-46583083854091872442010-11-04T16:51:55.980-04:002010-11-04T16:51:55.980-04:00It's the "American" way of thinking:...It's the "American" way of thinking: one doesn't want to pay for somebody else (through taxes or what have you), even if it means that one would benefit from it yourself if you were in an emergency situation.<br /><br />I don't understand it.Sanhttp://theinbetweenismine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-49089299433303842752010-11-04T16:34:49.097-04:002010-11-04T16:34:49.097-04:00Politics is ugly in conversation which is why I ne...Politics is ugly in conversation which is why I never bother discussing it. For that same reason, I always try to avoid talking about the divide between Northern Ireland and The Republic (Up the Republic!!) and the issue of abortion: they never end well.<br />If it makes you feel better, if I was an American voter, I'd be on Obama's side!Hermiahttp://chicknamedhermia.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-30809609816118153122010-11-04T16:08:23.292-04:002010-11-04T16:08:23.292-04:00When it comes to politics I'm constantly bitin...When it comes to politics I'm constantly biting my tongue. CONSTANTLY. I'd be right there with you on this one.Nora_Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-22444197429509239542010-11-04T16:07:33.186-04:002010-11-04T16:07:33.186-04:00P.S. I need to say one more thing: in the country ...P.S. I need to say one more thing: in the country where I come from, "socialism" doesn't mean "handouts, government takeover, or secret agenda", it simply means "taking care of your people".Sanhttp://theinbetweenismine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-35448338123419771632010-11-04T16:04:52.055-04:002010-11-04T16:04:52.055-04:00As much as I want to, I really won't get polit...As much as I want to, I really won't get political here (on on my own blog)... let's just say: I am totally your girl! I am constantly biting my tongue if I hear people talk like that jerk.Sanhttp://theinbetweenismine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7019205786952575350.post-62931898602812103542010-11-04T15:16:28.662-04:002010-11-04T15:16:28.662-04:00"What is our metric of success?" Hilario..."What is our metric of success?" Hilarious. I love living in the nerd capital of the world...it is so soothing to be among my people.Erinhttp://theartofobserving.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com