Brown Shirts? - Page 2

Shawnee123 · 10-26-2010, 06:50 PM

You call stomping a person on the head on a curb "civilian political extremism?" I ask this in the knowledge that this is your first contribution to this thread, therefore not very negotiable by way of past posts or some sort of nuance I might have missed.

That's a lovely turn of phrase for an ugly act.

Bogart · 10-26-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

You call stomping a person on the head on a curb "civilian political extremism?" I ask this in the knowledge that this is your first contribution to this thread, therefore not very negotiable by way of past posts or some sort of nuance I might have missed.

That's a lovely turn of phrase for an ugly act.

I'm guessing this falls under his "as long as it doesn't go too far." qualifier.

piercehawkeye45 · 10-26-2010, 07:05 PM

Shawnee:
Assault would fall under the "goes too far" category. The views of the more extreme tea partiers would be under "civilian political extremism".

The tea party has potential to make a positive impact on our deficit and it is the more extreme members that will get the most done. The more extreme members will be the ones that have the motivation to do more activism and whatnot compared to moderate tea partiers. Whether they are actually having a positive impact is another story.

Political extremists will be the ones that shift the politics to one side (think labor laws and anarchists or civil and womens rights by activists who were considered extremists at the time) and the moderates will, ideally, prevent them from going too far.

Although, this only applies to intelligent political activists that actually know how to shift political opinion. Terrorism will not shift political opinion. Stomping someone's face into the curb will not shift political opinion. Killing animals to "free them from injustice" will not shift political opinion.

Also, when political extremists get elected into office they have much more power and will do much more damage.

Shawnee123 · 10-26-2010, 07:38 PM

I think the extent of violent tendencies is, as it has been since the beginning of man, out of our realm of understanding.

This individual act cannot be excused or tossed aside with your assertion that "most extremists" don't do this or that. That's a given. None of us are stupid.

This footage was indefensible, but you think you want to defend it. Why is that?

piercehawkeye45 · 10-26-2010, 07:55 PM

I think you missed my response to you. I am not defending his actions.

Shawnee123 · 10-26-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

I think you missed my response to you. I am not defending his actions

I might have, and I'm sorry if that is true. I just can't get over the video. I'll read again with a clearer head tomorrow and let you know if I stand by the "sorry" or if I just have stronger views along the lines of my current views. I'm a bit tired this evening.

I just don't get how someone can watch that and put any kind of meaningful spin on it. I don't give a flying rat's ass (another thread) who is who and who is running for what.

TheMercenary · 10-26-2010, 08:12 PM

Don't Bogart that joint my friend.....

HungLikeJesus · 10-26-2010, 08:19 PM

Clone thread:

Ah, never mind. Too obvious.

TheMercenary · 10-26-2010, 08:21 PM

Brown shit?

Happy Monkey · 10-26-2010, 08:36 PM

Apparently it was all a misunderstanding. He just wanted to join the rest of the men piled on the woman in the normal, non-head-stomping assault and battery, but he had a sore back, so he had to step on her head.

Shawnee123 · 10-26-2010, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Apparently it was all a misunderstanding. He just wanted to join the rest of the men piled on the woman in the normal, non-head-stomping assault and battery, but he had a sore back, so he had to step on her head.

You just never know when lack of preventive and sufficient medical care will cause you to resort to less than publicly supported means of assault.

Poor guy.

Trilby · 10-27-2010, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

You just never know when lack of preventive and sufficient medical care will cause you to resort to less than publicly supported means of assault.

Poor guy.

HA!

Shawnee123 · 10-27-2010, 07:44 AM

I'm going to agree with my last night self.

No matter what you all want to say about the political atmosphere, the subject at hand cannot (SHOULD NOT) be all wrapped up in "why" and "how" the people brought their pitchforks.

It's inexcusable to step on someone's head. End of story. Go plant your fucking soapboxes somewhere else, your pontificating is not needed here.

Jesus fucking christ.

Spexxvet · 10-27-2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

They are the ones that will actually get shit done

They'll come up with a really groovy final solution, huh?

Quote:

Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

it is the more extreme members that will get the most done.

They'll probably also be the first ones to complain about destructive fires, due to fire fighter cutbacks and bridges collapsing due to delayed maintenance.

piercehawkeye45 · 10-27-2010, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

They'll come up with a really groovy final solution, huh?

Impressive. You took me completely out of context to make is seem like I support groups that could carry out genocide.

Quote:

They'll probably also be the first ones to complain about destructive fires, due to fire fighter cutbacks and bridges collapsing due to delayed maintenance.

2 for 2!

10-26-2010, 06:50 PM	#1
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	You call stomping a person on the head on a curb "civilian political extremism?" I ask this in the knowledge that this is your first contribution to this thread, therefore not very negotiable by way of past posts or some sort of nuance I might have missed. That's a lovely turn of phrase for an ugly act. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-26-2010, 07:05 PM	#3
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Shawnee: Assault would fall under the "goes too far" category. The views of the more extreme tea partiers would be under "civilian political extremism". The tea party has potential to make a positive impact on our deficit and it is the more extreme members that will get the most done. The more extreme members will be the ones that have the motivation to do more activism and whatnot compared to moderate tea partiers. Whether they are actually having a positive impact is another story. Political extremists will be the ones that shift the politics to one side (think labor laws and anarchists or civil and womens rights by activists who were considered extremists at the time) and the moderates will, ideally, prevent them from going too far. Although, this only applies to intelligent political activists that actually know how to shift political opinion. Terrorism will not shift political opinion. Stomping someone's face into the curb will not shift political opinion. Killing animals to "free them from injustice" will not shift political opinion. Also, when political extremists get elected into office they have much more power and will do much more damage. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

10-26-2010, 07:38 PM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I think the extent of violent tendencies is, as it has been since the beginning of man, out of our realm of understanding. This individual act cannot be excused or tossed aside with your assertion that "most extremists" don't do this or that. That's a given. None of us are stupid. This footage was indefensible, but you think you want to defend it. Why is that? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-26-2010, 07:55 PM	#5
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	I think you missed my response to you. I am not defending his actions. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

10-26-2010, 08:12 PM	#7
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Don't Bogart that joint my friend..... __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-26-2010, 08:19 PM	#8
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	Clone thread: Ah, never mind. Too obvious. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

10-26-2010, 08:21 PM	#9
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Brown shit? __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

10-26-2010, 08:36 PM	#10
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Apparently it was all a misunderstanding. He just wanted to join the rest of the men piled on the woman in the normal, non-head-stomping assault and battery, but he had a sore back, so he had to step on her head. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

10-27-2010, 07:44 AM	#13
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I'm going to agree with my last night self. No matter what you all want to say about the political atmosphere, the subject at hand cannot (SHOULD NOT) be all wrapped up in "why" and "how" the people brought their pitchforks. It's inexcusable to step on someone's head. End of story. Go plant your fucking soapboxes somewhere else, your pontificating is not needed here. Jesus fucking christ. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)