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arcane1

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79. "characterize them the way I want to"?

Tue Dec 23, 2014, 01:26 PM

Dec 2014

How does that differ from exaggerating or making things up?

Why not take people's words as they are? Otherwise, some could conclude that your motives for creating this OP are suspect.

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Can you name ONE positive about any rightwinger, any teaparty person or ideology? [View all] NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 OP

In my family? Archae Dec 2014 #1

Ronald Reagan is dead. bravenak Dec 2014 #2

... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #3

+1 Zorra Dec 2014 #11

+1 Go Vols Dec 2014 #34

OH YES I CAN ! I'm positive they are self-centered rustydog Dec 2014 #4

John Boner has a nice tan. lpbk2713 Dec 2014 #5

the cirrhosis orange tan? lol rbrnmw Dec 2014 #21

Michele Bachmann Kalidurga Dec 2014 #6

of course Enrique Dec 2014 #7

NO, I cant NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #9

Ted Steven's had a Music video. bravenak Dec 2014 #8

Politically speaking or at the human level. Mass Dec 2014 #10

How can they support killing women in back alley abortions and starving poor NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #12

All GOPers do not. Mass Dec 2014 #16

But they do, you see if you vote for ANY republican in ANY national capacity, house or senate or WH NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #45

"Great human being" is the EXACT OPPOSITE of today's GOP. So anyone who KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #41

I can do more than one. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #13

Good work leftynyc Dec 2014 #51

One thing jumps out at me... louis-t Dec 2014 #135

That's it. RedCappedBandit Dec 2014 #222

They made it easy to Get A's In High School WillTwain Dec 2014 #14

The Tea Party is just the KKK rebranded gollygee Dec 2014 #15

I know right-wing nutjobs who are really into animal rescue... joeybee12 Dec 2014 #17

Ooooooh. True. I know a bunch of those, too. They couldn't give a shit about Nay Dec 2014 #65

Well, in the right-wing mindset, people are always to blame... joeybee12 Dec 2014 #76

Exactly. Animals are 'innocent' in the sense that they have no volition. That's Nay Dec 2014 #149

WTF does that mean Boreal Dec 2014 #229

It means exactly what it says. The quote marks are there only to differentiate Nay Dec 2014 #236

This message was self-deleted by its author RiverLover Dec 2014 #242

Apologist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111 bigwillq Dec 2014 #211

Rafroid Lover!!! joeybee12 Dec 2014 #216

John McCain is against torture n/t doc03 Dec 2014 #18

+1 Faryn Balyncd Dec 2014 #36

Yeah, sure he is, that's why he hugged w. bush all those times. BillZBubb Dec 2014 #38

Oh for God's sake. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #58

God has nothing to do with it. BillZBubb Dec 2014 #73

DONE NuclearDem Dec 2014 #75

Your logic fails Quackers Dec 2014 #225

No problem with my logic, but a huge hole in yours. BillZBubb Dec 2014 #243

Because he was tortured, what you want to bet if he hadnt been he would have a different view? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #47

what? You discount him being against torture because in another reality he might not've been? uppityperson Dec 2014 #111

How many cons came out against torture? Is it a coincidence that McCain is against it and was NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #112

So? He is against torture and to discount that because someone else isn't is ludicrous. uppityperson Dec 2014 #121

I cant even believe we have to have this conversation...i really cant NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #125

in another reality you wrote the question you meant to, not the one here that asks a uppityperson Dec 2014 #126

sorry, but I know what I asked and I know who responded and how... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #127

How do you feel about drone strikes? nt cyberswede Dec 2014 #136

Yet you asked about INDIVIDUALS and any INDIVIDUAL action. uppityperson Dec 2014 #137

like your father you mentioned? uppityperson Dec 2014 #145

I agree with you. cheapdate Dec 2014 #234

I'm slow, but I caught on... cyberswede Dec 2014 #122

oh yeah. uppityperson Dec 2014 #124

The Human Equation seveneyes Dec 2014 #19

They breathe quite well- digonswine Dec 2014 #20

You're an "Onion" Writer, Aren't You? Ryan Fitzomething Dec 2014 #22

So you think my question is so ludicrous that it would be sarcasm? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #52

Your Question is Obvious Sarcasm, Even if Unintended Ryan Fitzomething Dec 2014 #77

Good question, but ... JEFF9K Dec 2014 #23

I was screamong at the television when I heard Coburn... 3catwoman3 Dec 2014 #148

ones i know can NEVER provide credible links elehhhhna Dec 2014 #24

GW signed a bill waiving student loan paybacks for selected teacher categories. nt msongs Dec 2014 #25

Thare gud at spelin. I thinck. Scuba Dec 2014 #26

They make me drink shenmue Dec 2014 #27

Jeb's brother was much worse. /nt Bragi Dec 2014 #28

I Think Some Tea Partiers Are Dirty Socialist Dec 2014 #29

Only if they are told Obama is for it. BillZBubb Dec 2014 #39

George Bush was very good on AIDS in Africa issues. nt kelly1mm Dec 2014 #30

Yes, Jimmy Carter remarked on that at the opening of the George W. Bush library. amandabeech Dec 2014 #239

They show up at the polls and vote in high numbers, Agnosticsherbet Dec 2014 #31

Circle of Life JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #32

My question has provided us with a few folks here who think many of NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #48

Really? leftynyc Dec 2014 #54

Those exact words, "just great" ? NO, I cant, I characterize for my own benefit NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #55

Went out of their way? leftynyc Dec 2014 #56

"characterize them the way I want to"? arcane1 Dec 2014 #79

Suspect? Nah, I wanted to make it clear how terrible they are for society, but NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #83

This thread is too stupid to alert on, and a huge fail on your part. arcane1 Dec 2014 #84

I failed, so you do think there are many wonderful things about teaparty and GOP? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #89

Now you're changing the question to make it about the tea party as a whole, not individuals. arcane1 Dec 2014 #93

your op asked about ANY one, not about the group as a whole. You are now extrapolating uppityperson Dec 2014 #117

Wrong, if you are an individual person who STILL votes repub or in ANY way supports that NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #120

that is not what you asked. reread my previous post. uppityperson Dec 2014 #123

Unless it's your father in post 87. He's great despite loving Bill-O? arcane1 Dec 2014 #132

i do make exceptions for people who are brainwashed and not able to defend themselves NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #134

Then by your "reasoning" you support an ideology of death and destruction. arcane1 Dec 2014 #138

LOL cyberswede Dec 2014 #141

And especially if it's a family member. Just like repubs, they change their tune if it affects them arcane1 Dec 2014 #144

Oh, so I cant love my father ...got it...and if i said i disowned him over politics, you would NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #153

So anyone who votes republican is complicit, except your dad. arcane1 Dec 2014 #155

Oh no, they are ALL complicit, but i make an exception NOT to disown my father... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #156

So if it directly affects you, you change your opinion. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #157

As predicted, unless I disown my own father, you call me a hypocrite, but if I did disown him NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #158

Republicans and Tea Partiers follow a platform of death and destruction NuclearDem Dec 2014 #159

! cyberswede Dec 2014 #163

no one said disown your dad, just pointing out the hipocracy of callong others complicit uppityperson Dec 2014 #160

OH yes you did, I had the choice to disown him or make an exception for him, your approach NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #161

That is false. Point out ONE time I said you had that choice. Point it out or retract your accusatio uppityperson Dec 2014 #162

The you was meant as the collection of you who are arguing with me about this, I was told that NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #165

oh my. "you" was anyone you disagree with, Mccain gets no credit for being against uppityperson Dec 2014 #166

Wrong again, but there is no point in arguing about this. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #169

no one except you said disown him, we are calling you on your apparent double standard uppityperson Dec 2014 #174

What the fuck are you even talking about anymore? NuclearDem Dec 2014 #208

It must be a full moon tonight. They're all out... stevenleser Dec 2014 #218

It's not uppityperson's approach, it's your approach, all over this thread! arcane1 Dec 2014 #164

I would never smear a liberal, not even close. I will make sure to take note of people who I believe NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #167

Wtf? Where am I trying to silence anyone? You are the one who told me to quit replying. uppityperson Dec 2014 #168

They wanted to be able to say "DU supports conservatives and silences libruls; here's proof!" arcane1 Dec 2014 #170

I keep thinking he's still upset with me over that old super ignore thing back on old du. uppityperson Dec 2014 #176

Ah. I don't know anything about that. Their current ID is only a month old arcane1 Dec 2014 #179

HEY! I Can Typing dude... WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #232

Absolutes are worthless when discussing individual people. cyberswede Dec 2014 #101

Who's going out of their way to defend the Tea Party or GOP? NuclearDem Dec 2014 #81

It's a lame attempt by the OP to make DUers look bad. arcane1 Dec 2014 #85

If you are making a list of naughty DU'ers, please share it with all of us. goldent Dec 2014 #96

Just a list of people I need to avoid so I am sure I can speak my mind... NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #97

Why do you allow others to prevent you from speaking your mind? WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #233

GWB actually had a reasonable immigration proposal arely staircase Dec 2014 #33

I know a guy who self-identifies as a teabagger... GReedDiamond Dec 2014 #35

Sure. My grandfather was an awesome human being Recursion Dec 2014 #37

Their misspelled signs make me laugh. CrispyQ Dec 2014 #40

Since their entire worldview stems from moral degeneracy True Blue Door Dec 2014 #42

John McCain stood against torture Algernon Moncrieff Dec 2014 #43

RWNJs can do only ONE thing right meow2u3 Dec 2014 #44

Going back how far ? el_bryanto Dec 2014 #46

Marilinda Garcia Capt. Obvious Dec 2014 #49

Some of the Pro-Life people really are motivated by compassion for the "babies". dawg Dec 2014 #50

I used to believe that, but controlling women is always behind it. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #59

To me, you can tell the sincere ones by their willingness to ... dawg Dec 2014 #68

Rand Paul opposes the Cuba embargo? Arkana Dec 2014 #53

He is a free market person who would destroy what little quality of life we have left NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #60

Didn't say Rand Paul was a good person. Arkana Dec 2014 #63

Sorry, didnt mean to jump on you...my bad NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #64

Oh the irony helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #71

The irony that the free market he believes in is anything but free? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #78

Jon Huntsman pnwmom Dec 2014 #57

They resemble Faux pas Dec 2014 #61

Has this post or thread been alerted on yet? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #62

That's an odd question. cyberswede Dec 2014 #102

Not at all, NOT EVEN CLOSE to an odd question NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #103

LOL. You're funny. cyberswede Dec 2014 #106

Oh no, that is the last thing I want. Some people do want to silence liberals though NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #107

By implying that the liberals in question support right-wingers, perhaps? arcane1 Dec 2014 #108

Implying? LOL NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #109

Right? You know... cyberswede Dec 2014 #110

I've never encountered this sort of self-baiting, so at least it's original. arcane1 Dec 2014 #113

Taxes are too high... Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #66

Too high for who? Why? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #69

Too high for the working class... Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #70

isn't it more an issue on how the tax revenues are spent? DrDan Dec 2014 #80

That's my point...how the tax revenues are spent Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #128

I've met some right wingers who are punctual..... that's about it. Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2014 #67

They vote. Iggo Dec 2014 #72

A lot of them are against NSA spying, globalization and immigration. Those are issues that pampango Dec 2014 #74

My father loves me, and loves the rest of my family too. arcane1 Dec 2014 #82

NOT LIBERAL ENOUGH NuclearDem Dec 2014 #86

I am besmitten!! arcane1 Dec 2014 #88

where in THE HELL did THAT come from? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #87

Tanfuckingfastic, neither does anyone else here. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #90

Nobody on DU makes excuses for or defends the right? Wrong, many do...many NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #91

Pointing out and acknowledging when someone you would otherwise not support at all NuclearDem Dec 2014 #94

Can you? Just wondering. Stellar Dec 2014 #92

...at least it's a ethos. cyberswede Dec 2014 #95

Ideology? No, but... WilliamPitt Dec 2014 #98

Remember, everyone that disagrees with you is subhuman filth. name not needed Dec 2014 #99

Really, where did I say that? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #100

One positive about a rightwinger is he/she can be comedy gold. muntrv Dec 2014 #104

That is the one I would say, hadnt got around to it yet. I write with a family member who NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #105

Enjoy your Two Minute Hate. [n/t] Maedhros Dec 2014 #114

Nothing to add, huh? Hate? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #115

MIRT, one slipped the net. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #116

I am the crazy one, pointing out the endless death and destruction from the right? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #118

Methinks thou doth protest too much. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #119

About an ideology of death and destruction? Stopping minorities from voting? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #133

no, but you asked for ONE positive thing about any rwinger, not if we think the group or uppityperson Dec 2014 #129

And you answered, why are you arguing with me, I have my opinion of ANY person who supports NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #131

why are you arguing with me when I clearly answered your question? uppityperson Dec 2014 #140

I find it counter-productive. Maedhros Dec 2014 #245

Comic relief. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2014 #130

Ridiculous Savannahmann Dec 2014 #139

In case you missed it... cyberswede Dec 2014 #142

Oh I know. Savannahmann Dec 2014 #146

Indeed. Common ground on something besides bank deregulation is a GOOD thing! arcane1 Dec 2014 #147

Ridiculous...supporting this here or that there ENTIRELY for selfish reasons, as they do NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #154

Pfui. Savannahmann Dec 2014 #250

Well just alienate all of them. SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #143

I just had MY ass handed to me, so you are a republican? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #151

They're self-centered loudmouths Matrosov Dec 2014 #150

They're great at airport glory holes. Atman Dec 2014 #152

Is this a poll? Cuz, then no. Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #171

That is the easy, simple answer to this question. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #173

You're clairvoyant! Elmer S. E. Dump Dec 2014 #177

They supported the ABLE act lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #172

Looking for the hook here, it is SO unlike them to do anything that helps anyone other NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #175

I'm in the disability social services business. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #181

That is good to know, then you must also know that the ADA gets a bad name when attorneys NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #182

Enforcement mechanisms for the ADA could be improved. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #193

That is new then...good. I get so sick of hearing cons yell at me they cant NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #194

That's interesting, because my RW sister-in-law nearly started frothing at Nay Dec 2014 #238

I've heard similarly ignorant things in other circles. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2014 #247

BEWARE: OP is making a list of people who answered the wrong way Enrique Dec 2014 #178

No, I never make mental notes of who agrees with me and who doesnt, nah, never. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #180

is discussionist on time out too? uppityperson Dec 2014 #189

Time out? It is just that it is harder to keep track of where I am than I thought it would be NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #192

oh I agree, it must be harder for you to keep track of who you are. uppityperson Dec 2014 #195

What? what kids? what? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #196

In post 97 you claim to be making a list. Quote: arcane1 Dec 2014 #190

Mental note, list...I will make sure I am careful who I say what to, as some seem just waiting NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #191

I'm laughing because you can't keep your bullshit stright. arcane1 Dec 2014 #198

You mean the two or three of you who are arguing with me, not the HUNDRED or so who agree with NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #199

7 recs= 200? please, do a poll. uppityperson Dec 2014 #201

LIke I said, you wanna do a poll, here is how it would read NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #202

You're misrepresenting the premise of your OP, again. arcane1 Dec 2014 #204

"should we do a poll" sure do a poll on your op question, can you name ONE uppityperson Dec 2014 #212

here you go, your op question, since you can't do polls as haven't donated. uppityperson Dec 2014 #220

7 recs last time I checked. Not even close to hundreds. arcane1 Dec 2014 #203

oh, picky picky picky. uppityperson Dec 2014 #197

I always get them mixed up. I'd write them down, but that's a list! arcane1 Dec 2014 #205

i'm picturing an Excel spreadsheet Enrique Dec 2014 #200

I better have my own TAB! arcane1 Dec 2014 #207

My aunt and uncle are very cool bigwillq Dec 2014 #183

Okeydoke. NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #184

They are decreasing in number...n/t Hepburn Dec 2014 #185

Another liberal I see...I keep hearing there are a few on DU NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #187

They convert o2 to co2 for the benefit of houseplants... KansDem Dec 2014 #186

And ANOTHER liberal, sheesh, I knew I heard there were liberals here NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #188

Um...spiffy uniforms? Lizzie Poppet Dec 2014 #206

Holy crapola, bet you didn't expect all the Republican/Libertarian apologists chiming in. great white snark Dec 2014 #209

Thanks, this place is tricky..you have to pay very close attention NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #210

DU is tricky? WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #237

so his self admitted rwinger dad has never done one positive thing? That's not nice. uppityperson Dec 2014 #215

Interesting, I haven't seen a single "apologist" post in this entire thread. arcane1 Dec 2014 #221

Yes you can. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #226

Mortality Tom Ripley Dec 2014 #213

LOL - evolution NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #214

Thou hast disrupted... poorly. nt stevenleser Dec 2014 #217

I'm a big fan of 4th amendment side of Libertarianism JonLP24 Dec 2014 #219

Yes, I can. Jackpine Radical Dec 2014 #223

They don't give up LiberalElite Dec 2014 #224

My mother-in-law is a kind and loving person who always votes Republican. Throd Dec 2014 #227

A neighbor a couple of doors down is a total Southern Baptist Teabagger... WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2014 #228

George H W Bush told the truth when he called Reaganomics "Voodoo economics" and he was right to LaydeeBug Dec 2014 #230

Very broadly speaking, both conservative and liberal viewpoints are necessary cheapdate Dec 2014 #231

Nope sakabatou Dec 2014 #235

Kick for the most entertaining thread I've seen in quite awhile! zappaman Dec 2014 #240

Ron Paul voted against the Iraq War Resolution. Jim Lane Dec 2014 #241

All/any of them would make good compost!.... Bigmack Dec 2014 #244

Phyllis Schlafly was on Thom Hartmann today eridani Dec 2014 #246

Sure! They make us look damn good. nt Laffy Kat Dec 2014 #248

Occasionally, I hear a RWer say something I agree with. WhiteAndNerdy Dec 2014 #249

Sometimes they die. Atman Dec 2014 #251