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I'm still having problems accepting the notion that this was/is a for REAL ad. I have so much trouble believing that people act like this and actually think it's OK!! And even worse that others think it's an OK or GOOD thing.  |
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05-07-2010, 10:50 PM
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05-08-2010, 05:15 AM
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Anyone who, knowing about this ad, puts this guy's campaign sign on their lawn is advertising to their neighbors "I'm a bigoted prick and I vote my conscience". If I were that person's neighbor, I'd want to know that. Anyone who puts a bumper sticker with this guy's name on it is advertising to the world just where he stands. If I were that person's co-worker, I'd want to know where he stands so I can give them something of a wide berth. It's still odious and obnoxious that people would think this kind of thing at all acceptable, but there are people who *do* think just that and if they make it that much easier to spot them so I can either avoid them or be on my guard well, all the better. Lastly, that ad is going to be an albatross around his neck for the rest of his political career. If he ever aspired to national office, he can pretty much cash that one in because it's likely never going to happen now and if he *were* the national candidate for, say, some third-party formed by disaffected Republicans that ad would dog him through any campaign. Hell, he's running against Alan Greyson and he just handed Greyson a gift! You think for a minute Greyson won't use it against him in the general election? If his campaign manager doesn't have a copy of that ad tucked away someplace to be deployed when needed, then that person is guilty of gross professional negligence. Cheers Aj (Who loves Alan Greyson because he's willing to stand up for himself and what he believes in--makes me amazed he's actually a Democrat)
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05-08-2010, 06:17 AM
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It's not just racism -- the U.S. is marching towards fascism.
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May I just say that I am in the process of renewing my passport...in case I have to leave the country....
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05-08-2010, 06:34 PM
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behavior, behavior, behavior...
I couldn't begin to tell you how to spot a terrorist, and I'm in the business (spotting, not terrorizing)
It never ceases to amaze me when misguided or biased people make sweeping generalizations based on Race, Religion, Politics or Gender. None of these are indicators of terrorists. Look for suspicious BEHAVIORS. If you're packing fertilizer and diesel fuel into the bed of your truck, that action is going to grab my attention. If you're sweating and nervous on a cool day, while checking the wick in the sole of your shoe... If you show up at the City water supply and start chucking vials of ??? over the fence If you're a disgruntled scientist working at Government bio-defense labs...sending a whole lotta letters. Helllll-oooooo... If you're a U.S. Military Explosives Specialist and continue to play with explosives as a civilian... it isn't a cute phase he's going to grow out of... Race, Religion, Politics, Gender is not a component necessary to complete any of these scenarios. ...and if anyone remembers, the suspects in the above mentioned scenarios are US Citizens. Terrorists recognized only after they initiated their activity. Anyway, I had hoped this was a spoof done in bad taste...and realizing it wasn't, my next thought (not exactly an evolved thought) was "you're fucking kidding me" |
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