The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 544

scaeagles · 03-25-2010, 05:46 AM

The political climate is indeed horrid.

However abhorrent, though, it is certainly far from new.

Betty · 03-25-2010, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

The political climate is indeed horrid.

However abhorrent, though, it is certainly far from new.

In my opinion, it's quite a bit worse then it has been. I don't recall congresspeople getting death threats or being spit on after votes regularly happening in the past as one example.

scaeagles · 03-25-2010, 07:46 AM

The clips that I've been hearing on the radio that have been submitted aren't threats, they are calling the dems names. No one has played anything - again, that I've heard - that included threats of harm.

If someone spits on someone, arrest them by all means. But saying someone is worthless garbage (in whatever colorful language they choose to use) is not a threat.

Stan4dSteph · 03-25-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

The clips that I've been hearing on the radio that have been submitted aren't threats, they are calling the dems names. No one has played anything - again, that I've heard - that included threats of harm.

If someone spits on someone, arrest them by all means. But saying someone is worthless garbage (in whatever colorful language they choose to use) is not a threat.

People have thrown bricks through office windows of House members in Western NY. Someone cut a gas line at another's home after a blogger posted his address. News article.

scaeagles · 03-25-2010, 08:01 AM

Absolutely wrong. No doubt. However, please let me know when they catch the perps. I am reminded of this story, in which it was falsely claimed that anti health care refrom forces were responsible.

Don't get me wrong - anyone who does anything violent or commits vandalism should be prosecuted. Absolutely.

JWBear · 03-25-2010, 08:07 AM

In addition, threatening phone calls to Democratic representatives has risen dramatically enough for the Congressional Police to increase security.

scaeagles · 03-25-2010, 08:13 AM

I using profanity and calling someone an idiot a threatening phone call? I don't mean that rhetorically - I'm serious. If I call and say " you are a f***ink idiot", have I threatened that person? Tastelss, sure. Much better way to leave a disagreement. But unless someone says something "I know where you love and I'm going to kill you and your family", I'm just not seeing it as a threat.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-25-2010, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I using profanity and calling someone an idiot a threatening phone call? I don't mean that rhetorically - I'm serious. If I call and say " you are a f***ink idiot", have I threatened that person? Tastelss, sure. Much better way to leave a disagreement. But unless someone says something "I know where you love and I'm going to kill you and your family", I'm just not seeing it as a threat.

What about using hunting terminology and crosshair imagery in political speeches?

JWBear · 03-25-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I using profanity and calling someone an idiot a threatening phone call? I don't mean that rhetorically - I'm serious. If I call and say " you are a f***ink idiot", have I threatened that person? Tastelss, sure. Much better way to leave a disagreement. But unless someone says something "I know where you love and I'm going to kill you and your family", I'm just not seeing it as a threat.

They are getting threatening calls.

Here is a link to several news stories concerning this.

JWBear · 03-25-2010, 08:15 AM

I have to ask... At what point will moderate republicans stop excusing the actions of the extreme right - a fringe that is becoming more and more violent? At what point will they say "enough" and condemn their hateful rhetoric? Are they so caught up in "party loyalty" that they just can't bring themselves to criticize another Republican, no matter what they do?

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	The clips that I've been hearing on the radio that have been submitted aren't threats, they are calling the dems names. No one has played anything - again, that I've heard - that included threats of harm. If someone spits on someone, arrest them by all means. But saying someone is worthless garbage (in whatever colorful language they choose to use) is not a threat.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Absolutely wrong. No doubt. However, please let me know when they catch the perps. I am reminded of this story, in which it was falsely claimed that anti health care refrom forces were responsible. Don't get me wrong - anyone who does anything violent or commits vandalism should be prosecuted. Absolutely.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	In addition, threatening phone calls to Democratic representatives has risen dramatically enough for the Congressional Police to increase security. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I using profanity and calling someone an idiot a threatening phone call? I don't mean that rhetorically - I'm serious. If I call and say " you are a f***ink idiot", have I threatened that person? Tastelss, sure. Much better way to leave a disagreement. But unless someone says something "I know where you love and I'm going to kill you and your family", I'm just not seeing it as a threat.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I have to ask... At what point will moderate republicans stop excusing the actions of the extreme right - a fringe that is becoming more and more violent? At what point will they say "enough" and condemn their hateful rhetoric? Are they so caught up in "party loyalty" that they just can't bring themselves to criticize another Republican, no matter what they do? __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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