And as some seek justification for their fears, anger, self loathing and paranoia in the Republican Party and the 2nd amendment their intolerance and racial prejudices become very plain for anyone paying attention to see. Sad. Just sad. I long for the days of a Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Party. I fear there will never be another one like that or even approaching that. The pukes have alienated themselves far too many times and too deep this time. This will show for years if not decades.
I agree with much of what you said. But the 2nd amendment? How is that justification for their fears, anger, self-loathing and paranoia?
You have totally misread and misquoted me, wb. I hate it when ppl do that and I've really kept it quite simple and without any significant nuance.
"And as some seek justification for their fears, anger, self loathing and paranoia in the Republican Party and the 2nd amendment their intolerance and racial prejudices become very plain for anyone paying attention to see."
Ok, so you said that "some seek justififcation for their fears, anger, self-loathing and paranoia...", so I got that part right.
And you said that they seek this justification "...in the Republican Party and the 2nd amendment". So I got that part right. And you stated that by seeking justification in those two places, their "...intolerance and racial prejudices become very plain for anyone paying attention to see".
If I am misreading, please clarify what you mean. Since the entire point of all of this is communication, it is up to both sides of a discussion to make their points as clear as possible. I asked a simple question. Rather than bemoan my misreading or misquoting (and I quoted it accurately)bullshit, why not make an effort to communicate your point.
You continue to misread and misquote. If you continue to do so I will simply stop communicating with you and I think that would be a shame as I think we share in many ways.
Look, you are new here so let me try and help you out.
You posted a statement. I read it and asked a question about it. You claim I misquoted and misread you statement. Someone else sees the same thing that I did.
Now I am a fairly bright guy. Leaning is a teacher and a pretty bright fellow too. So if two people read your statement and see the same thing, perhaps you should try and clarify what you mean instead of dodging around it with all this faux outrage about being misquoted and misread.
My question quoted you fine.
In another thread you posted "Last I checked this is a participatory game." So participate in the discussion already and quite playing games.
I must have missed it too. A big part of what I read was very relevant but the dig at the 2nd ammendment ... I don't get it
My dig was not in any way directed towards the 2nd amendment but to those that would hide behind it or purposely confuse the definition of a well regulated militia to include stepping into the Capital grounds with an AK47 strapped to their back and a long barrel semi-automatic pistola strapped to their leg is a bit much for this old NRA member to accept. REREAD WHAT I WROTE. DON'T MISQUOTE. OR GET OUT OF THE CONVERSATION THAT YOU ARE UNEQUIPPED TO COMPREHEND.
My dig was not in any way directed towards the 2nd amendment but to those that would hide behind it or purposely confuse the definition of a well regulated militia to include stepping into the Capital grounds with an AK47 strapped to their back and a long barrel semi-automatic pistola strapped to their leg is a bit much for this old NRA member to accept. REREAD WHAT I WROTE. DON'T MISQUOTE. OR GET OUT OF THE CONVERSATION THAT YOU ARE UNEQUIPPED TO COMPREHEND.
Look, you are new here so let me try and help you out.
You posted a statement. I read it and asked a question about it. You claim I misquoted and misread you statement. Someone else sees the same thing that I did.
Now I am a fairly bright guy. Leaning is a teacher and a pretty bright fellow too. So if two people read your statement and see the same thing, perhaps you should try and clarify what you mean instead of dodging around it with all this faux outrage about being misquoted and misread.
My question quoted you fine.
In another thread you posted "Last I checked this is a participatory game." So participate in the discussion already and quite playing games.
My dig was not in any way directed towards the 2nd amendment but to those that would hide behind it or purposely confuse the definition of a well regulated militia to include stepping into the Capital grounds with an AK47 strapped to their back and a long barrel semi-automatic pistola strapped to their leg is a bit much for this old NRA member to accept. REREAD WHAT I WROTE. DON'T MISQUOTE. OR GET OUT OF THE CONVERSATION THAT YOU ARE UNEQUIPPED TO COMPREHEND.
Ok, lets try again. You say you are an old member of the NRA, and that your dig was at those who hide behind the 2nd amendment or purposely confuse the definition of a well regulated militia.
The AK and the semi-auto pistol aside, what examples can you give to help me understand who you are digging at? Is it those who wanted the "assault rifle" ban removed? Those who believe in open carry? Conservatives in general? Who exactly was your dig aimed at?
My dig was not in any way directed towards the 2nd amendment but to those that would hide behind it or purposely confuse the definition of a well regulated militia to include stepping into the Capital grounds with an AK47 strapped to their back and a long barrel semi-automatic pistola strapped to their leg is a bit much for this old NRA member to accept. REREAD WHAT I WROTE. DON'T MISQUOTE. OR GET OUT OF THE CONVERSATION THAT YOU ARE UNEQUIPPED TO COMPREHEND.
WTF? Are you the nOOB police? I've been doing this a while, snot nose, se don't get insolent with me. I don't give one fuck about how bright you, leaning or anyone else is. I'm pretty bright, too, even if I am an old man and not so up to snuff on computer tech stuff. Capische'?
Let me repost that post and again I ask you to simply reread it and don't misquote me as I made no dig at the 2nd amendment but more towards the 2nd amendment nuts. In any event, you and your little pumpkins are welcome to continue your stupidities. That's no fault of mine.
Here goes:
And as some seek justification for their fears, anger, self loathing and paranoia in the Republican Party and the 2nd amendment their intolerance and racial prejudices become very plain for anyone paying attention to see. Sad. Just sad. I long for the days of a Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Party. I fear there will never be another one like that or even approaching that. The pukes have alienated themselves far too many times and too deep this time. This will show for years if not decades.
I post this on your behalf leaningright.