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wendybeth · 04-11-2006, 04:17 PM

iSm can answer for himself, but I felt he outlined fairly clearly that it was the statement "Democrats- the party of the dead, the felons and the illegals." that was nearing the line, in which case yes, your example would also approach the same line.

I wonder if I were to wander into a thread at some message board like this but run by mostly conservatives if I would receive only a very mild cautionary warning? I know too many Republicans to apply such a blanket statement to them, but the body of Republican lawmakers and politicians might not get the same consideration.

Alex · 04-11-2006, 04:21 PM

Except that he laid out that it was a problem since there are a large number of democrats here. Not so true with the Republicans.

Other than having been elected by the people who agree with them, how would you go about making a blanket statement about the beliefs and traits of all elected Republicans that wouldn't also necessarily apply to the non-elected Republicans that support them?

Does "every elected Democrat is a dingleberry who believes in magical fairies" really exclude Democrats in general?

Ghoulish Delight · 04-11-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Does "every elected Democrat is a dingleberry who believes in magical fairies" really exclude Democrats in general?

Reminds me of a quote I've heard attributed to Mark Twain. "I don't hate all Frenchmen...just the ones I've met."

scaeagles · 04-11-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Reminds me of a quote I've heard attributed to Mark Twain. "I don't hate all Frenchmen...just the ones I've met."

Well, it's a good thing I haven't actually met any of you democrats.

innerSpaceman · 04-11-2006, 04:56 PM

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Does "every elected Democrat is a dingleberry who believes in magical fairies" really exclude Democrats in general?

Yes, it does. As I said, politicians are fair game. But to equate civilian democrats or republicans with the politicians who are Democrats or Republicans would itself be an insult that I would issue a caution about.

It's not a matter of beliefs, but rather a matter of ethics. I don't think I'm the only one who makes certain assumptions about politicians' ethics that I do not make about ordinary citizens belonging to a political party. Besides, I don't for a minute think any given politician really believes either the liberal or conservative dogma of their stereotypical constituants.

Alex · 04-11-2006, 04:59 PM

I can't fathom the distinction you're trying to make but ok.

Can we make fun of black people now?

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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	iSm can answer for himself, but I felt he outlined fairly clearly that it was the statement "Democrats- the party of the dead, the felons and the illegals." that was nearing the line, in which case yes, your example would also approach the same line. I wonder if I were to wander into a thread at some message board like this but run by mostly conservatives if I would receive only a very mild cautionary warning? I know too many Republicans to apply such a blanket statement to them, but the body of Republican lawmakers and politicians might not get the same consideration. __________________
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Except that he laid out that it was a problem since there are a large number of democrats here. Not so true with the Republicans. Other than having been elected by the people who agree with them, how would you go about making a blanket statement about the beliefs and traits of all elected Republicans that wouldn't also necessarily apply to the non-elected Republicans that support them? Does "every elected Democrat is a dingleberry who believes in magical fairies" really exclude Democrats in general?
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I can't fathom the distinction you're trying to make but ok. Can we make fun of black people now?
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