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originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: seeker1963
It's so ironic you are saying this while talking about Obama when not a day goes by when Obama isn't blamed for intensifying racial divisiveness in this country and especially on these forums..
This country was already divided to the point of imploding before Trump came around! To blame it on Trump while pushing blame away from those responsible for the violence is either malicious on your intent or just due to cognitive dissonance?
You are responsible for your actions as am I?
What court of law would find it a justifiable defense to say, "Your honor? I beat his ass because he pissed me off?"???????????
The only people pushing blame away are Trump supporters. I at no point forgave any protesters for rushing the stage of Trump rallies.
So if someone says something that provokes you to violence, you have a right to become disruptive and violent?
I never said you did. I just said I knew where the behavior is coming from. Seeing as how pro-Trump assaults are fueled by that same narrative, I don't think you have much room to talk there. Why aren't you denouncing the actions of that man I linked to in a previous post? Or is that ok because they were assaulting Muslims?
You shed away responsibility as a human being and use it as an excuse to behave badly because of someone's word?
I shed responsibility? -I- didn't assault anyone. I'm not responsible for anything. I just said I understand why people are acting the way they are.
Would it be cool if my girl friend or wife said something to offend me and I could retaliate and harm her for it?
Would it be cool if you stopped making strawmans and assumptions out of the things I'm saying?
You're projecting!
I don't believe in harming another human being nor do I support harming anyone unless they are intending to harm me or someone else!
Words, do not give one a right to act out in a violent manner nor disobey the law!
Hate Trump? Fine! Bitch about why you hate him or disagree with him, but supporting those who disrupt the freedom of assembly and speech because "their words are offensive"?
Explain to me how that is not against the 1st amendment!
Like my earlier post, using your logic, Obama should be indicted for the murder of police officers.....
originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: Krazysh0t
Using my logic? Where did I say that Trump should be indicted? Seriously... And you accuse me of projecting...
You didn't say Trump should be indicted and neither did I!
originally posted by: RomeByFire
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: seeker1963
It's so ironic you are saying this while talking about Obama when not a day goes by when Obama isn't blamed for intensifying racial divisiveness in this country and especially on these forums..
This country was already divided to the point of imploding before Trump came around! To blame it on Trump while pushing blame away from those responsible for the violence is either malicious on your intent or just due to cognitive dissonance?
You are responsible for your actions as am I?
What court of law would find it a justifiable defense to say, "Your honor? I beat his ass because he pissed me off?"???????????
The only people pushing blame away are Trump supporters. I at no point forgave any protesters for rushing the stage of Trump rallies.
So if someone says something that provokes you to violence, you have a right to become disruptive and violent?
I never said you did. I just said I knew where the behavior is coming from. Seeing as how pro-Trump assaults are fueled by that same narrative, I don't think you have much room to talk there. Why aren't you denouncing the actions of that man I linked to in a previous post? Or is that ok because they were assaulting Muslims?
You shed away responsibility as a human being and use it as an excuse to behave badly because of someone's word?
I shed responsibility? -I- didn't assault anyone. I'm not responsible for anything. I just said I understand why people are acting the way they are.
Would it be cool if my girl friend or wife said something to offend me and I could retaliate and harm her for it?
Would it be cool if you stopped making strawmans and assumptions out of the things I'm saying?
You're projecting!
I don't believe in harming another human being nor do I support harming anyone unless they are intending to harm me or someone else!
Words, do not give one a right to act out in a violent manner nor disobey the law!
Hate Trump? Fine! Bitch about why you hate him or disagree with him, but supporting those who disrupt the freedom of assembly and speech because "their words are offensive"?
Explain to me how that is not against the 1st amendment!
Like my earlier post, using your logic, Obama should be indicted for the murder of police officers.....
You are the one projecting.
Nowhere has the poster mentioned or insinuated that they are supporters of those you claim them to be.
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: RomeByFire
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: seeker1963
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: seeker1963
It's so ironic you are saying this while talking about Obama when not a day goes by when Obama isn't blamed for intensifying racial divisiveness in this country and especially on these forums..
This country was already divided to the point of imploding before Trump came around! To blame it on Trump while pushing blame away from those responsible for the violence is either malicious on your intent or just due to cognitive dissonance?
You are responsible for your actions as am I?
What court of law would find it a justifiable defense to say, "Your honor? I beat his ass because he pissed me off?"???????????
The only people pushing blame away are Trump supporters. I at no point forgave any protesters for rushing the stage of Trump rallies.
So if someone says something that provokes you to violence, you have a right to become disruptive and violent?
I never said you did. I just said I knew where the behavior is coming from. Seeing as how pro-Trump assaults are fueled by that same narrative, I don't think you have much room to talk there. Why aren't you denouncing the actions of that man I linked to in a previous post? Or is that ok because they were assaulting Muslims?
You shed away responsibility as a human being and use it as an excuse to behave badly because of someone's word?
I shed responsibility? -I- didn't assault anyone. I'm not responsible for anything. I just said I understand why people are acting the way they are.
Would it be cool if my girl friend or wife said something to offend me and I could retaliate and harm her for it?
Would it be cool if you stopped making strawmans and assumptions out of the things I'm saying?
You're projecting!
I don't believe in harming another human being nor do I support harming anyone unless they are intending to harm me or someone else!
Words, do not give one a right to act out in a violent manner nor disobey the law!
Hate Trump? Fine! Bitch about why you hate him or disagree with him, but supporting those who disrupt the freedom of assembly and speech because "their words are offensive"?
Explain to me how that is not against the 1st amendment!
Like my earlier post, using your logic, Obama should be indicted for the murder of police officers.....
You are the one projecting.
Nowhere has the poster mentioned or insinuated that they are supporters of those you claim them to be.
And you haven't provided proof of the statements you made in my first response to you either!
So our your statements rumors or truths?
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: awareness10
And it is replies like yours that make me disgusted with American political conversations these days. The bar is so low currently...
originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: RomeByFire
Thank you for backing your statements up! I haven't seen them, and those who behaved that way are WRONG!
But did Trump say or do those things, or did some disrespectful idiots say and do those things?
I don't approve of that behavior nor would I support it!
"It was a guy who was swinging -- was very loud -- and then started swinging at the audience. And you know what? It swung back," Trump said.
"And I thought it was very, very appropriate," he added. "He was swinging. He was hitting people. And the audience hit back. And that's what we need a little bit more of. Now, I'm not talking about just a protestor. This was a guy who should not have been allowed to do what he did. And frankly, if you want to know the truth, the police were very, very restrained."
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
originally posted by: seeker1963
a reply to: RomeByFire
Thank you for backing your statements up! I haven't seen them, and those who behaved that way are WRONG!
But did Trump say or do those things, or did some disrespectful idiots say and do those things?
I don't approve of that behavior nor would I support it!
Donald Trump Says His Supporters Should 'Hit Back' At Protesters More Often
"It was a guy who was swinging -- was very loud -- and then started swinging at the audience. And you know what? It swung back," Trump said.
"And I thought it was very, very appropriate," he added. "He was swinging. He was hitting people. And the audience hit back. And that's what we need a little bit more of. Now, I'm not talking about just a protestor. This was a guy who should not have been allowed to do what he did. And frankly, if you want to know the truth, the police were very, very restrained."
Straight from the Trumpet's mouth. I see condoning of violence AND the desire to strip protesters of their right to protest in those words.
originally posted by: RomeByFire
a reply to: seeker1963
Trump did in fact do those things - in the case of mocking a disabled reporter.
And his supporters have not helped one bit.
And yes - you're absolutely correct, albeit that SHOULD be common sense. We do not blame all white kids when Adam Lanza happens. We do not blame all black people when MOVE happened. We do not blame all white people for the KKK. We do not blame all Muslims for IS. We do not blame all Christains for Westboro/Crusades.
However - there are always gray areas, and ultimate point being; what exactly is fighting fire with fire going to do?
Do we not already have enough hatred, and divide in this country as it is?
Is a presidential candidate who has continuously stroked these flames for publicility truly what we need as a nation?
I don't blame "Trump," for the actions of his followers yet there is a DISTINCT difference - there are no other presidential candidates that are vocalizing to their followers to INCITE violence, and in one case - promising to pay for the hospital bills!
People talk about censoring free speech, well - there you go! You want to protest Trump, you end up in a hospital - but he will pay for it, and these are sentiments that Donald himself is pandering - and it makes my head spin.
I have to question Trumps motives, it doesn't seem rational, logical, calm, reserved, or signified to incite violence and downright promote within your own demograph.
To all of the conservatives, did Dr. Ron Paul ever partake in rallies such as these when running for president? Absolutely not.
Has this barrel truly been scraped this dry?
The only people pushing blame away are Trump supporters. I at no point forgave any protesters for rushing the stage of Trump rallies. I just understand where those sentiments come from. Trump incited this behavior with his rhetoric that is so celebrated by white America. Y'all are just having trouble accepting that non-white America doesn't like that rhetoric, and unlike in times of old they WILL push back now.
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: Krazysh0t
The only people pushing blame away are Trump supporters. I at no point forgave any protesters for rushing the stage of Trump rallies. I just understand where those sentiments come from. Trump incited this behavior with his rhetoric that is so celebrated by white America. Y'all are just having trouble accepting that non-white America doesn't like that rhetoric, and unlike in times of old they WILL push back now.
"White America"? "Non-white America"? More specious lines have never been drawn, Krazyshot.
No wonder identity politics has taken a dangerous turn; folks like yourself are inciting the division with falsified racial theorizing.