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Being a Conservative on the Liberal Internet

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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 #676 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I suggested to a friend that Bob Barr was the closest available candidate to what I thought would be best for the country.   My concern was that my vote would be a vote for Obama, what I think is the worst choice.  His reply:

I suppose you could think of it as a vote for Obama. I believe (hope?) it sends the message: This is what I want and I'm tired of the Washington status quo.

Bottom line if you really want "CHANGE", then vote out your senators and congressmen. WE the people can impose term limits This is the best way to incentivize those in Washington to act in YOUR best interest. Did you know that only about 50 (maybe even less) of the 435 seats are competitive?!?!? We don't approve of the job Cogress does and we do NOTHING about it. Disgusting. I will be voting for everyone who is not an incumbent regardless of politcal party. If they are running unopposed, I'll write someone else in.

Interesting perspective I think.

Reply #677 from JoeUser Forums Top

Genuine legal prohibitions against torture are contained in the Geneva Convention which the US has signed and agreed to. Treaties with other nations are also legally binding on our government and on US citizens. There are more valid sources for Law than just the US Constitution, even as important as it may be
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All very true!  But not germaine.  Now, read the GC and show where it talks about non-uniformed enemies of the state.

Show me where is says in there that you have a guarentee to health care.

LIFE, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
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NOt by a long shot.  You can have all those withOUT health care.  Try again. (and they did not have health care as we know it then, so that is not even a stretch to assume your assumptions).

Show me where there is anything said about torture.

Provisions against cruel and unusual punishment.
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If you construe this to mean every person on the planet (which you must to get to your conclusion) then you just justified the Iraqi war, and made a criminal out of not only Bush, but Clinton (since Darfur is a blemish to both).  But I would ask how you can be so arrogant as to subjugate 95% of the world's population to a set of laws they have no say in.  I believe one of the tenets of the Declaration (not the Constitution) was the rebellion against taxation with representation. By subjugating the other 95% of the world to our laws, without their representation, you have violated a tenet of the declaration.

 

Elemental: Reforged
Reply #678 from JoeUser Forums Top

My point EXACTLY. ONE of the candidates running for President knows how to operate a computer...one does not.
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Do you know how to configure a network?  WHat routing protocol would you use?  I guess that makes you unqualified to do anything but post in forums then, right? (NOT)

Here's a hint for you.  D-E-L-E-G-A-T-I-O-N

It is why Carter was such a bad president (he did not know how to).

Reply #679 from JoeUser Forums Top

I only tend to see all these OB faults on this web site for some reason.
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YOu must not read much then.

 

Reply #680 from JoeUser Forums Top

They've all worked CLOSELY with Ayers for decades.
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But McCain hasn't. :*

Reply #681 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The only thing I've seen on the main stream news is go vote and news on how tight the election might be. I watched all the major Sunday morning broadcasts. I've read my local newspapers. I've read and or watched AP, Reuters, ABC, NBC, CBS, and CNN and have been doing this for a few years now and I have no idea what your talking about Daiwa. But I'm sure, whatever it is, its the Holy Grail to you.
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I posted this awhile back.  I don't tend to read trash political journalism Dr. Guy.  Which is where much of the posts cite for their reference.

Reply #682 from WinCustomize Forums Top

One more day and OB is gonna be ur prez. :dog: :dog: :dog: :dog: :dog:

Reply #683 from WinCustomize Forums Top

What's this Conservative and Liberal everyone is talking some much about?:S

Reply #684 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I only tend to see all these OB faults on this web site for some reason.
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This statement tends to support ID's original post doesn't it...........

Reply #685 from JoeUser Forums Top

Second Bushy and Chaney fixed this election good. They stole the race in 2000, dumbfounded the average American in 2004 with "Al Qaeda is coming one if by hook and two if by crook" and now the rent has come due.
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Ah!  It finally comes out.  When a liberal loses, it was stolen.  Kind of tired after 8 years, and demonstrable proof to the contrary.  But dont let that stop your mindless talking points.  And it does at least allow us to skip your diatribes as being basically sour graps - with no pulp.

Who are you pitching this rubbish at?
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One man's rubbish......just because you dont like the facts does not make them rubbish.

Reply #686 from WinCustomize Forums Top

One more day and OB is gonna be ur prez.
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He better or you lot are gonna look just a bit silly ;P

Reply #687 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Genuine legal prohibitions against torture are contained in the Geneva Convention which the US has signed and agreed to. Treaties with other nations are also legally binding on our government and on US citizens. There are more valid sources for Law than just the US Constitution, even as important as it may be

All very true! But not germaine. Now, read the GC and show where it talks about non-uniformed enemies of the state.

Show me where is says in there that you have a guarentee to health care.

LIFE, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

NOt by a long shot. You can have all those withOUT health care. Try again. (and they did not have health care as we know it then, so that is not even a stretch to assume your assumptions).

Show me where there is anything said about torture.

Provisions against cruel and unusual punishment.

If you construe this to mean every person on the planet (which you must to get to your conclusion) then you just justified the Iraqi war, and made a criminal out of not only Bush, but Clinton (since Darfur is a blemish to both). But I would ask how you can be so arrogant as to subjugate 95% of the world's population to a set of laws they have no say in. I believe one of the tenets of the Declaration (not the Constitution) was the rebellion against taxation with representation. By subjugating the other 95% of the world to our laws, without their representation, you have violated a tenet of the declaration.

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The only thing tortured here is your logic or lack thereof.  I was only speaking of the legal prohibitions on our Government which prohibit it from practicing torture on its civilian or war prisoners.  I cited 2 sources the Constituion and the Geneva Convention,  I'm not interested in discussing anything further in regard to this with you Dr. Guy.  I don't really care what you think either.

Reply #688 from JoeUser Forums Top

Tell that to the people in Florida - like my parents, haha. When the final votes were tallied, after the Supreme Court intervened when it should not have, Gore WON that state's popular vote.
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You like inventing stories, right?  Better recheck your sources.  And next time you decide to play poker, remember - the rules change AFTER the cards are dealt.  Cause that is the only way Gore could have won.  See how much you win then.

Reply #689 from JoeUser Forums Top

The only thing tortured here is your logic or lack thereof. I was only speaking of the legal prohibitions on our Government which prohibit it from practicing torture on its civilian or war prisoners. I cited 2 sources the Constituion and the Geneva Convention, I'm not interested in discussing anything further in regard to this with you Dr. Guy. I don't really care what you think either.
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It is your logic, thoughts or dreams that are tortured.  Now that you have clarified your allegation, prove it.

And your ignoring me was the best thing I heard this morning.  I have enough robo callers at home.  I dont need to see bots on the internet as well.

Reply #690 from JoeUser Forums Top

I don't really care what you think either.
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Then shut up & go away.  No point in even being here.

Reply #691 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I have a feeling that Obama is Al Qaeda's way of trying to get us from the inside.

But then again, I don't really care for McCain, either. He's a man of great character, having suffered as a POW for our country, but then again, he's not a man of great character in other areas.

Both claim to be Christians. One has made a lot of money on the damnable liquor industry; the other supports murdering babies.

Maybe Obama's pastor, Rev. Wright was right... God D**n America.

Reply #692 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I'm more or less conservative myself, I'd much rather vote for McCain than Obama because of moral issues, but I don't have to vote for either of them! Chuck Baldwin 2008! (By the way, Baldwin is considerably more conservative than Republicans have been in a long time.)
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I had planed on voting for Chuck Baldwin this time but now I feel I must vote against Obama(a vote for McCain).
We have two options as of now.
A guy who spent 5 years in a POW camp. He could have got out early but he didn't want to leave his fellow soldiers behind.

 

And a guy who holds his package while everyone else has there hand over their heart.

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Reply #693 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sure are a lot of empty hot air wind bags around.

Reply #694 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A guy who spent 5 years in a POW camp. He could have got out early but he didn't want to leave his fellow soldiers behind....And a guy who holds his package while everyone else has there hand over their heart.

 

Says it all right there. All i need to know.

Reply #695 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Now that you have clarified your allegation, prove it.
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I didn't allege anything and there's nothing for me to prove to you oh self-appointed expert in conservative stink bait.

Reply #696 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting WebGizmos, reply 9
And in the end...it won't matter anyway...those who truly rule this chunk of rock we call earth will do what they want...your just along for the ride...so strap in and hold on tight because you ain't seen nothin yet! 
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People accuse me of wearing a tin foil hat when I say these types of things, so now mostly I just think them to myself and try vainly not to sound so paranoid.

Reply #697 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This statement tends to support ID's original post doesn't it...........
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No, the statement was in reference to my not seeing these sorts of things in any prime time news cast, national news or major periodical.  I do tend to see them on this web site with reference to other "Conservative info" sources.  The large number of right wing magnates that keep gravitating to this thread don't seem to support your contention.  They keep claiming I'm not well read enough and that I can find plenty of support for their many conservative contentions all over the Net if I just look for it.

Reply #698 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The second pick was taken during the singing of the national anthem not during the pledge. However, he is the only one of about 10 people shown in the video NOT holding his hand over his heart.

Reply #699 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Kennedy was not a good President and almost startd WWIII. He's the only one ever to put a finger on the nuclear button...
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Actually, he PREVENTED WW3.  Can you imagine what McCain would have done in that same situation?  We wouldn't be having this conversation.  ;)

Reply #700 from WinCustomize Forums Top

A guy who spent 5 years in a POW camp. He could have got out early but he didn't want to leave his fellow soldiers behind....
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And as I have said I respect his past accomplishments, and who he was right up until this election, when he flipped all of his positions on their ass just to get the nomination.  The vietcong broke him forty years ago and so did the RNC this year.  :(