Roger Ebert writes an open letter to Rush Limbaugh

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by lookout123

This thread is an example of one of the more minor reasons I don't visit post that much anymore. I enjoy political and social discussion and don't mind being in the minority. The cellar has been slightly to the left since the very first day I strolled in. It has just become tiresome though. Too many playing the martyr. Too many who cry racism, sexism, or classism about for anyone who disagrees with current policies. I know there are some guys who are far right who aren't doing any better so this isn't just one sided.

[Shawnee123]

The defense rests, though I know the prosecution won't.

What more validation could you ever ask for, a thumbs up from merc?

[lookout123]

I think you forgot, Mission Accomplished.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

What more validation could you ever ask for, a thumbs up from merc?

[Nirvana]

Satan tell Chris there will be one more for dinner!

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Yes, I think deep down there is a sexist nature to it, because you never tell the obvious male offenders to calm down cunt. So I called you out on that. You don't like my presentation? Oh well, I think my point was made, and I think you were out of line.

No, I think it has nothing to do with moderating...you are a human dwellar first, moderator second

I certainly dont get the need for "cunt" references that fly around here when a few posters feel challenged. I think it is offensive and childish.'

A double standard? You got that right!

And so I can understand, what is a moderator supposed to do around here anyway?

In other moderated political forums in which I have participated, the name-calling and character assassination or a series of inane pictorial displays would be called out by the mods for what they are.

[TheMercenary]

More sniveling.

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

More sniveling.

Could you explain the necessity for your series of 10 inane partisan pics?

How does that contribute to a constructive adult discussion...or the "nazis" and/or "cunts" and "whores" references?

You dont think that is childish?

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Redux

Could you explain the necessity for your series of 10 inane partisan pics? How does that contribute to an adult discussion?

Because they are funny as hell? Does it bother you that people make fun of your hero's? I don't know, can you explain your sniveling? probably not.

[Shawnee123]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Because they are funny as hell? Does it bother you that people make fun of your hero's? I don't know, can you explain your sniveling? probably not.

Oh calm down, cunt.

pssst: is it worse to be a martyr or a cunt? I want to make sure I choose the road least travelled. Those seem to be the choices.

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

Because they are funny as hell? Does it bother you that people make fun of your hero's?

I would suggest it is only funny to those insecure in their own ability to carry on an adult discussion.

I think more people are laughing at you than with you.

Nothing you say bothers me...at least no more than a petulant child is bothersome.

But, hey, what ever turns you on, dude.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Oh calm down, cunt.

pssst: is it worse to be a martyr or a cunt? I want to make sure I choose the road least travelled. Those seem to be the choices.

http://www.bartleby.com/119/1.html

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Redux

I would suggest it is only funny to those insecure in their own ability to carry on an adult discussion.

I think more people are laughing at you then with you.

But, hey, what ever turns you on, dude.

now you resort to pretentious sniveling.

:p

[Shawnee123]

merc, through it all, sometimes you make me smile. (Well, except for the other parts like directly above)

But this, yeah:

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

[TheMercenary]

But which path was it!