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    Conservative Propaganda on Local News

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    Posted · Edited by Cugalabanza

    6 minutes ago, The Poojer said:

    was kind of hoping for an objective synopsis

     

     

    I know, but I'm not sure if that's possible.  Even if it is, this would not be the place.

     

    This mega news company played bully pulpit with a huge number of local affiliates.  I'd say that's objectively creepy and that it undermines the idea of free press.  However, many people sympathetic with the "fake news" message would probably argue that this is an appropriate counter measure and a legit tactic to try to rescue democracy from those lefty powers trying to hijack it.

     

    It's messy.  You kind of have to dig in and decide what it means to you.

     

     

     

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    Conservative Propaganda on Local News

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    9 minutes ago, The Poojer said:

    what happened...

     

    Summary:

     

    The OP brought up the recent case of mega-conglomerate news entity, Sinclair Group, which exerted influence with many affiliates seemingly in favor of Trump’s “fake news” crusade.

     

    Some of the conservatives here replied disagreeing with the assumption that this is somehow suspicious or inappropriate.

     

    Boyst, predictably, took it as an opportunity to once again invoke his “dingle.”

     

    What is better, no guns, or more guns?

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    14 minutes ago, Boyst62 said:

    Reasonable comeback from someone unable to stand behind their thoughts.

     

    Tell me:

     

     

    I don't have to tell you anything.

     

    I'm not supporting anything here or taking a stand one way or another.  I was making fun of the kids.  You realize of course that in the movie Village of the Damned, the kids are evil and have a supernatural power to make people do things against their will and eventually have to be destroyed to prevent them from taking over the world.

     

    It's a joke, you !@#$ing dolt.

    Pope Francis - "There is no hell"

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    Posted · Edited by Cugalabanza

    "Disappearance of souls."  Nifty little workaround.  Ontologically dubious, but politically expedient.  Stupid and pandering enough that it just might work.

     

    Anyway, hopefully on the next conference call with God, Pontiff guy can bring up a way of simplifying the rules for getting into heaven.  This whole two feet in and "complete the process" thing isn't working.

     

     

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    Hold on a sec...

     

    Upon review, the Vatican is changing the ruling on the field.  There is sufficient evidence for them to state, once again, that "The souls of sinners descend into hell, where they suffer "eternal fire."  Please re-set the play clock, remains second down.

     

     

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    The Deep State War Heats Up :ph34r:

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    The Shallow State war is heating up now too. Manafort & Gates shouldn’t make a lot of long term personal plans in my opinion.

     

    Wouldn’t it be funny if we go through something of a bipartisan purge in DC over the next few years and among the few left standing is Trump?  If it turns out he’s a shyster, a bully and a womanizer, but clean legally speaking?

     

    The true Mr. Magoo!

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    Active shooter at Florida high school

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    4 minutes ago, Tiberius said:

    I would. Neo-Nazis want to turn our society into a living hell for many people. That is very different 

     

    Obviously, not all speech is protected.  Threats, slander, incitement to violence,...

     

    But just being a dick and having terrible ideas, people are free to do that.  Ideally, we should be grateful to them for so clearly showing us who they truly are.

     

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    Active shooter at Florida high school

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    2 minutes ago, TakeYouToTasker said:

    David Hogg's right to free speech is no more or less important than the that of neo-nazis.

     

    Again, this is because of the fundamental nature of rights.  The assertion that the government gets to decide that some speech is too ugly or controversial to allow is to acquiesce to the idea that individuals have no rights at all, but instead live under the thumb of a benevolent dictatorship which has the just authority grants special privileges to favored groups.

     

    The underlying moral philosophy which defines natural rights as intrinsic and inalienable is far more important than individual outcomes, like repugnant !@#$s like Richard Spencer saying hateful things.

     

     

     

    I'm not disputing any of this.

    Active shooter at Florida high school

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    Posted · Edited by Cugalabanza

    1 hour ago, Deranged Rhino said:

     

    For the record and clarity - I have no problem with them, or anyone, exercising their right to protest and free speech. 

     

    It just doesn't mean I don't get to voice my on concerns about their agenda, regardless of their age or circumstance. 

     

    Pretty sure thats Tasker too. 

     

    No calling out you or Tasker.  It's just that there was a bit of a climate in here a while back when some had concerns about the AGENDA of some hate groups, being accused of wanting to deny free speech.

     

     

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