The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Of course it is. Please re-read their comments. They go far beyond disagreeing with her views.

I was not defending Liddy and the like, I was just making a general point.

You can be against anyone of any race without being a racist

That of course does not deny that racism and other forms a hate exist.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

I was not defending Liddy and the like, I was just making a general point.

You can be against anyone of any race without being a racist

That of course does not deny that racism and other forms a hate exist.

I agree 100%. But these people are attacking her because she is a latina. That, my friend, is racism.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by JWBear

I agree 100%. But these people are attacking her because she is a latina. That, my friend, is racism.

I don't think so. They are attacking her because they are on the other side of the political arena. Which is just as bad I suppose. Judging someone soley on their political affiliation is short sighted at best.

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

They are attacking her because they are on the other side of the political arena.

Thank you, Moonie

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

I don't think so. They are attacking her because they are on the other side of the political arena. Which is just as bad I suppose. Judging someone soley on their political affiliation is short sighted at best.

Umm.... Have you read the attacks?

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Umm.... Have you read the attacks?

Yes. Some critics are using her race and/or gender as an issue because they know that will resonate with a certain percentage of the population, but I would still argue that it's a tool. A means to an end for them and not the root issue with her nomination.

[Maylar]

Originally Posted by JWBear

I agree 100%. But these people are attacking her because she is a latina. That, my friend, is racism.

I don't care what color she is, but her stance on gun control is intolerable to me. She is for gun control....

In my mind, I don't get how the left which is angry about the warrentless wiretapping (and rightfully angry about it I might add. Obama is expanding the Bush policies on this issue to. what a load of huey) but then works hard to limit guns when the 2nd amendment is rather clear. It pisses me off both sides seem determined to limit our rights as american's, but they just concentrate on some rights, not others. Then again... I'm a Independent so both the left and the right hate my guts anyway.