Miscellaneous And Off Topic Subjects

[SeattleLionsFan]

Also, since when do we care about anti-semitism? I thought the prevailing thought amongst "Smug America" was F Israel and if shit gets a little anti-semitic then so be it. I guess it depends on the source.

I don't think so. At least I've never heard anyone say antisemitism is ok. I've heard people say that criticizing Israel is not anti-Semitic much like criticizing Italy is not anti-Catholic and criticizing India isn't anti-Hindu. But no one saying anti-semitism is ok.

[iam416]

I think the source matters. If it's an arab student launching into an anti-Israel tirade that is obviously anti-semitic or if it's a question -- "Are you smelly?" -- kind of thing. It gets minor play.

Jews remain the runaway leader for victims of hate crimes. Yet, I doubt those crimes receive a fraction of the coverage of alleged hate crimes/hoax hate crimes against others and other religions.

Right-wing anti-semitic commentary is, of course, a big deal. But if it comes from Husam El-Qoulaq then, eh, understanding is in order.

Put very simply, I think "Islamophobia" receives gads more press than "anti-semitism" despite the fact that the latter happens way more frequently. And I think that accurately reflects the values of, at least, progressives.

[Hannibal]

In the deeply disturbing response to her piece, Ioffe said she sees a frightening future of what freedom of the press – and the country – might look like under President Trump.

Still going with the "Trump is Hitler". The Left has gone Full Godwin in this election.

Side note -- I guess this means that spouses are no longer off limits? Can we bookmark this event and recall it when it happens to a Democrat some day and everyone is offended by it?

[Wild Hoss]

I remember when entropy didn't hate America. Hoss, on the other hand, has always hated America. And smelly jews. And Mike has cast his lot with Western Ontario sports teams.

I doubt any of you fuckers can get more than 3 words into the Pledge of Allegiance w/o going blank.

I doubt you can go more than two steps onto holy ground before a burning sensation sets in, heathen. I don't mean the kind you get "down there" from the fraternizing with the women of Columbus either. Flambe Talento.

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[entropy]

I remember when entropy didn't hate America. Hoss, on the other hand, has always hated America. And smelly jews. And Mike has cast his lot with Western Ontario sports teams.

I doubt any of you fuckers can get more than 3 words into the Pledge of Allegiance w/o going blank.

Hating America is so limiting.. I just hate people in general... heh

[iam416]

Ah, entropy prays at The Wizard's Church of Misanthropy. Sensible.

[Wild Hoss]

...but he doesn't hate all equally, the elitist bastard. People from Ohio hold a special place in the pantheon.

[Prime2]

Is that really so bad?

Could be much worse, say , gay like Hack?

[hack]

Crude and mormonic. A bit of sophistication in it please or you will not get the reward you are seeking here.

[Prime2]

Hack , delivering the Uber Experience of excellence, yes.

Amature, psychological analysis? Not so much.

[hack]

And stop using your fucking space bar when it's not appropriate! Go home and get yourself together before approaching me again.

[Dr. Strangelove]

Methinks "Smug America" has chapters at both ends of spectrum.

In 15+ years of posting with Talent, I would've never guessed how strongly he opposed "smugness".

[Dr. Strangelove]

Still going with the "Trump is Hitler". The Left has gone Full Godwin in this election.

Side note -- I guess this means that spouses are no longer off limits? Can we bookmark this event and recall it when it happens to a Democrat some day and everyone is offended by it?

WTF are you talking about? People went after Michele Obama and Cindy McCain. They went after Teresa Kerry and brought up Laura Bush killing someone in a car accident when she was in high school. The Bush campaign in 2000 spread rumors that McCain had fathered a black kid out of wedlock right before the South Carolina primary.

I mean, geez, CNN has been airing mini documentaries on past elections and Rachel Jackson committing bigamy in 1828 was a major campaign issue. Attacking spouses has long been off limits? I call BS

[Mike]

Bill Clinton might be interested in learning that spouses have always been off limits.

[SeattleLionsFan]

Bill Clinton might be interested in learning that spouses have always been off limits.

Shit, Hillary would be awfully interested as well.