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    Default In Obama's America, can we really stand for what we believe-in?

    Saw this quote atop the forums:

    “Don't be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone.” - Unknown
    I think I have to disagree a little bit - because in Obama's america - that is, an America where a liar like him can serve two terms as president - only standing for what is popular or tolerated is allowed. We cannot stand for our believes because of real threats of imprisonment, assault, or financial ruin. Is there hope?

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    What you do when the going is easy doesn't matter, it's what you do when the going gets tough that matters. I just read a story about one of the protesters in Charlottesville losing his job because some Internet busy-bodies identified him from pictures of the rally and then notified his employer and that will probably happen to more people over the next few days. Unfortunately that's the country we have today and yes, sometimes if you say what you believe you may pay a price for it but if you really believe something then now more than ever is the time to say it as often as possible.

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    I'm unsure if it's better to continue to provide for my family or stand at a protest line.

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    Democrats play the dirtiest games on the planet.

    Democrat is the new radical alt left.

    They are perfecting their skills learned in Saul Alinsky's RULES FOR RADICALS, and Soros is funding them.

    Democrats are the new fascists.

    Democrats are the new anarchists.

    Democrats are the party of, "DO AS WE SAY, NOT AS WE DO."

    Democrats are the party of supporters for perverts, illegals, criminals or anything else that is anti American.

    Democrats are the party of lies, misinformation and propaganda the likes of which Heir Goebbels would be proud of.

    Democrats are the party of trash.
    Last edited by High_Plains_Drifter; 08-14-2017 at 08:28 AM.

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    Is that a "yes"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by High_Plains_Drifter View Post
    Democrats play the dirtiest games on the planet.

    Democrat is the new radical alt left.

    They are perfecting their skills learned in Saul Alinsky's RULES FOR RADICALS, and Soros is funding them.

    Democrats are the new fascists.

    Democrats are the new anarchists.

    Democrats are the party of, "DO AS WE SAY, NOT AS WE DO."

    Democrats are the party of supporters for perverts, illegals, criminals or anything else that is anti American.

    Democrats are the party of lies, misinformation and propaganda the likes of which Heir Goebbels would be proud of.

    Democrats are the party of trash.
    You are not well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by darin View Post
    I'm unsure if it's better to continue to provide for my family or stand at a protest line.
    That's not even close to being a tough call, no one in their right mind would blame you for putting your family first.

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    It can/has alway been tough to stand up for what you believe in when your view is not popular with the public, the media, the gov't or the powers that be.

    Goes way past "OBAMA's America" in time and national boarders.
    It's part of the Human Social condition.

    however, American Ideals talk about promoting freedom of expression of all ideals but frankly we all want our own values to be predominant.
    As a Christian I believe that Christian Values are not just OPINION but TRUE, therefore they should be dominant because they are the BEST for all parties. even for those that disagree with them or are hostile to faith.
    Christians can truly tolerate Atheist and others. However ultimately Atheist have a desire to completely silence Christians .. as demonstrated in the U.S.S.R., China and elsewhere.
    And more and more in the U.S. with some Atheist desiring more and more "sepratetion" of faith from ALL public, academic, and govt' life and some Athesit seriously beginning to question the SANITY of believers, etc..
    Muslims are the same, suppression. White or other Ethnic supremacist the same. Some Naturalistic Ecologist ultimately want humanity minimized to help "the planet" above man. Christianity is the only POV that gives man earthly prominence and individual equality while also promoting the care maintenance of the each other and the earth.

    These ideals and more have been hard won to western ascendance by people who've stood up for them over the centuries. The left by default wants them discarded at this point, while claiming hypocritically "freedom" and "equality". the Right too often has a blurred view of them mashed up with "national ID" or on the far spectrum "racial ID".

    umm yeah not sure where all that came from ... or was going but ...
    yeah..
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    It is proper to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties. The freeman of America did not wait till usurped power had strengthened itself by exercise, and entangled the question in precedents. James Madison
    Live as free people, yet without employing your freedom as a pretext for wickedness; but live at all times as servants of God.
    1 Peter 2:16

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete311 View Post
    You are not well.
    Your inability to dispute a single thing I said with your inane comment is noted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete311 View Post
    You are not well.


    Why petey? Because you are Butt hurt by the TRUTH???
    <img src="http://m.memegen.com/z6d3ab.jpg" width="200" height="200">
    I love to make Liberals Cry, and Whine.
    So, this is for them.
    GOD BLESS AMERICA - IN GOD WE TRUST !

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete311 View Post
    You are not well.
    It's not paranoia if they're really after you.

    Pete ... your response is why liberalism is becoming so vile. You didn't dispute anything he said .. just denigrated him for expressing a dissenting opinion.
    If the freedom of speech is taken away
    then dumb and silent we may be led,
    like sheep to the slaughter.


    George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SassyLady View Post
    It's not paranoia if they're really after you.

    Pete ... your response is why liberalism is becoming so vile. You didn't dispute anything he said .. just denigrated him for expressing a dissenting opinion.
    To be fair - If Pete posted here saying "Republicans are perfecting their skills learned in Saul Alinsky's RULES FOR RADICALS, and Soros is funding them!" within 6 minutes there'd be 30 posts demanding sources.


    If somebody just wants to give their view unsupported its not up to those disagreeing to prove the person wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete311 View Post
    You are not well.
    So Petey, dissenting opinions get accusations of mental defects from you.
    Drifter gets -- ""you are not well''. While I got an accusation that I am a misogynist.
    And neither time did you post anything to back up such false accusations..
    THAT IS YOU COUNTER WHEN YOU CAN NOT DISPROVE THE TRUTH PRESENTED-- ISSUING A RUDE AND FALSE PERSONAL ATTACK--
    MY, MY HOW VERY LIBERAL OF YOU, A SUPPOSED INTELLIGENT PERSON.
    Still waiting on that poll(should you dare put it up), myself. To see how many here think I am a piece of shit like you accused me of being..-Tyr
    18 U.S. Code § 2381-Treason Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

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    Quote Originally Posted by darin View Post
    To be fair - If Pete posted here saying "Republicans are perfecting their skills learned in Saul Alinsky's RULES FOR RADICALS, and Soros is funding them!" within 6 minutes there'd be 30 posts demanding sources.


    If somebody just wants to give their view unsupported its not up to those disagreeing to prove the person wrong.
    I didn't ask for sourcing.

    If Pete had said he disagreed with all of the statements made that would have shown he at least put thought into whether the allegations were correct or incorrect. Instead he questioned the mental health of an individual who clearly expressed their experience from their world view.

    As for a source to base the allegations made by Drifter .. read any of Dinesh D'Souza's books or listen to his speeches or watch one of his movies.
    If the freedom of speech is taken away
    then dumb and silent we may be led,
    like sheep to the slaughter.


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