Roger Ebert writes an open letter to Rush Limbaugh

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I disagree with you Bruce. Your MO, as well as LO's, is to, when confronted with your double standards and inability to speak to the subject at hand (bruised egos) is to turn it all around on the person who dared make a comment about the original ridiculousness.

That's because every time some one disagrees with you, it's somehow a personal attack, and if you don't insult them into submission it's never because you're wrong, it's because you're female.

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.

Show me where I've said that to anyone.

No, I think it has nothing to do with moderating...you are a human dwellar first, moderator second. This was between the Bruce the Dwellar and me.

We don't have to agree on this. You can think that there isn't some lop-sidedness to which cunts you think need calming down (wow, I'd hate to think what you might say if someone REALLY let you have it) and I can think that there is. Then again, most people will tip-toe as not to offend you...that is their MO. I don't live my life with such trickery. I don't need to. The way I re-read every post in your outline of what transpired: I still see it the way I saw it from the beginning.

I'm sure you do, for the reasons stated above. You don't have to tip-toe, I sure the fuck won't.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

You don't have to tip-toe, I sure the fuck won't.

It is not a matter of tip-toeing, but rather being respectful of others who may have opinions with which you disagree.

Bruce, I'm not singling you out, but IMO, there is a demonstrable lack of respect around here on many occasions that emanates from some of the more conservative members when they are challenged.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Redux

It is not a matter of tip-toeing, but rather being respectful of others who may have opinions with which you disagree.

Bruce, I'm not singling you out, but IMO, there is a demonstrable lack of respect around here on many occasions that emanates from some of the more conservative members when they are challenged.

You already singled me out.

Originally Posted by Redux

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.

But I ignored it, because I don't fucking care how how you think the forum should operate.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

You already singled me out.

When did I single you out?

But I ignored it, because I don't fucking care how how you think the forum should operate.

Ok.

I think that is unfortunate. One would think that as a moderator, you would want to make this place more conducive to the exchange of ideas.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Redux

It is not a matter of tip-toeing, but rather being respectful of others who may have opinions with which you disagree.

Bruce, I'm not singling you out, but IMO, there is a demonstrable lack of respect around here on many occasions that emanates from some of the more conservative members when they are challenged.

sniveling.

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

sniveling.

Thank you for making my point.

[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.

[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?

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

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

[lookout123]

I think you forgot, Mission Accomplished.

[Nirvana]

Satan tell Chris there will be one more for dinner!

[Satan]

Originally Posted by Nirvana

Satan tell Chris there will be one more for dinner!

Hell no. I usually let Jesus deal with stuff like this since fighting over petty shit gives me a headache. He has patience, mercy, and these other so called "compromising traits". I just give each person a sword, throw them in a lion pit, and see if any survive.

[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?