Originally Posted By Mr X But it sounds like he was a real dirtbag though. How is that a double standard? Should we speak kindly of Hitler as well? Nice try, Darkbeer.
Originally Posted By DAR The comments from some on the right concerning Senator Kennedy were shameful. The comments from some of the left concerning President Reagan were shameful.
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF ^^^ <a href="http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2324731/posts" target="_blank">http://www.freerepublic.com/fo...31/posts</a>
Originally Posted By Mr X Why should I? Are you claiming that I'm lying? The link would probably violate community standards in numerous ways...and besides, I can find a hundred links just like it. Are you arguing that point? (I must have some imagination if I made it all up!)
Originally Posted By Mr X Or...Blue Devil could do it for me. (I still think it's more funny if someone accuses me of making it all up, though...even considering it's sadly not the case)
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I am no longer surprised by the sort of crap I see on Free Republic. If there is a good example of how the anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people, it's that site.
Originally Posted By Mr X thanks (I wish I could, honestly...I could make a fortune writing fiction if I were that good!)
Originally Posted By Mr X ***If there is a good example of how the anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people, it's that site.*** An even better example can be found at the Sarah Palin facebook page... <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=122977043434" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/note.p...77043434</a>
Originally Posted By DAR <<I am no longer surprised by the sort of crap I see on Free Republic. If there is a good example of how the anonymity of the internet brings out the worst in people, it's that site.>> 99.99999999% of what's on the internet no longer shocks me.
Originally Posted By Quiet Lurker Thank you. I merely wanted to read it myself. So these posts are prudent to what exactly? What is the argument X? I don't see your point.
Originally Posted By mawnck The GOP continues to stay classy. >>Rush Limbaugh offered himself some kudos Wednesday for predicting in March that the health care bill wouldn't be passed before Ted Kennedy's death. "Before it's all over, it'll be called the Ted Kennedy Memorial Health Care Bill," Limbaugh said at the time.<< >>Limbaugh, who was criticized for his insensitivity over the Kennedy remarks, is expressing vindication. "I predicted it, and I caught all kinds of grief for it out there," he said.<< <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/26/limbaugh-congratulates-hi_n_269711.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...711.html</a> >>Earlier this week, it was reported that Rep. Wally Herger, (R-Cali.) had hosted a town meeting during which he praised an attendee for declaring himself a "proud right-wing terrorist." "Amen, God bless you," Herger told the man, named Bert Stead. "There is a great American."<< <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08/26/gop-rep-smiles-nods-as-ma_n_269964.html" target="_blank">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/...964.html</a>
Originally Posted By BigJim89 I know this opinion won't prove popular with some but Extremes exist on both sides. Since we've already seen the vile comments made by radical hate mongers on the right let's take a look at comments by equally radical hate mongers on the left on the death of Tony Snow: "Good riddance , we still have a white house full of liars and American soldiers being slaughtered. if Cheney strokes then change will begin , as for Bush he is just to stupid to die and when he dies bury him at home in IRAQ." "There is special place in hell for Mr. Snow. As a co-conspirator of the Bush administration, I have no special sympathy for him. I only wish his suffering were more prolonged." "The question begs to be asked, is it possible to die when you don't have a soul." "I hope he suffered at the end. Just a terrible person." "the world is now a slightly better place" "Oh YES HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND A ..... PUUULLLEEEASE THIS PERSON HAD A MAJOR PART IN THE MOST EVIL ADMINISTRATION THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER SEEN. DEATH AND TORTURE, ILLEGAL WARS, WAR CRIMINAL SOLDIERS, GOOD RIDDANCE CANCER WAS TOO GOOD FOR HIM HOPE IT WAS PAINFUL. NOW FOR THE REST OF THIS SCUMMY ADMINISTRATION. COME ON CANCER, DO YOUR GOOD WORK...................." "Its unfortunate he won't be able to see the damage he helped inflict on this country and the world. I wonder how he likes hell." <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/07/breaking-news-t/comments/page/2/#comments" target="_blank">http://latimesblogs.latimes.co...comments</a>
