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 kronk wrote:
<--- Went to Louisiana Tech University, where Phil went.

<--- Thinks Duck Dynasty is a horrible show. It's neither funny, nor entertaining.

But I don't give 2 feths about people having bumper stickers in support or against them.

Did you major in Banjo? Is it true that missing teeth are a graduation requirement?

 d-usa wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
I always laugh at the whole "he said he would never disrespect anyone, so it wasn't disrespectful" argument.

If you say "I would never be disrespectful" and then you say something disrespectful, then you are being disrespectful.

That picture makes zero sense.

How about this:

"Whembly, I'm not saying you are a troll, but you are a troll. "

Did I call you a troll or not?

Only if I cared if you called me a troll. (I don't).

So facts are only facts if you care about them?

d: Whembly, you are a troll.
w: You didn't really call me a troll because I don't care if you called me one.

That really explains your posts.

O.o

Wow... you're doing a herculean thought policing here dude.

Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them. So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

And that doesn't change the fact that people are pissed that a person that is in charge over black and gay people has a sticker on his car (that he drives to work and that the people he manages will see) that says "I support Phil when he says that gays are as bad as bestiality and that blacks were better before they got civil rights".

I'm not saying it was aliens, but it was aliens...

I heard about the Duck Dynasty thing being homophobic but didn't realise there was racism involved... how so?

 Medium of Death wrote:
I'm not saying it was aliens, but it was aliens...

I heard about the Duck Dynasty thing being homophobic but didn't realise there was racism involved... how so?

I think this is the quote:
Phil On Growing Up in Pre-Civil-Rights-Era Louisiana
“I never, with my eyes, saw the mistreatment of any black person. Not once. Where we lived was all farmers. The blacks worked for the farmers. I hoed cotton with them. I’m with the blacks, because we’re white trash. We’re going across the field.... They’re singing and happy. I never heard one of them, one black person, say, ‘I tell you what: These doggone white people’—not a word!... Pre-entitlement, pre-welfare, you say: Were they happy? They were godly; they were happy; no one was singing the blues.”

 Medium of Death wrote:
I'm not saying it was aliens, but it was aliens...

I heard about the Duck Dynasty thing being homophobic but didn't realise there was racism involved... how so?

He claimed they where better of before the civil riights, before they became welfare queens.

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

Ah, that sounds familiar but I think I'm thinking of that old crazy farmer guy that had a thing with the BLM(?) who said something similar.

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

Pssssht it's not a meme that's organization 101

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

So you want people to be accepting of of intolerance?

 Co'tor Shas wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

So you want people to be accepting of of intolerance?

It's a trap. You are activating "By being intolerant of intolerance you are being intolerant and shouldn't as it makes you hypocritical as you demand tolerance" trap card. whembly you insane genius! Jokes aside I couldn't help but tease at that little open hole of "very likely" predictability. To be frank, I don't like his point but I'd prefer not to fire somebody because of that. I just won't buy their stuff (then again I never did ha ha ha)

 Co'tor Shas wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

So you want people to be accepting of of intolerance?

Say your piece. Put it out there in the "Area of Ideas" and hash it out that way. Like adults ya know.

But, it's a dangerous mindset to try changing other people's ideas economically.

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

Really zero fething point if you can't even keep up with an argument you yourself made in the last 30 minutes.

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

Thanks for making it clear that you don't see the difference between the sentences.

 d-usa wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

Really zero fething point if you can't even keep up with an argument you yourself made in the last 30 minutes.

The Facts are, group A was offended and group B was not.

These are all opinions, not fething scientific results.

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

Thanks for making it clear that you don't see the difference between the sentences.

Thanks for making it clear that you give a feth.

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

Really zero fething point if you can't even keep up with an argument you yourself made in the last 30 minutes.

The Facts are, group A was offended and group B was not.

These are all opinions, not fething scientific results.

Here it is again, one more time.

If I say "I'm not saying you are a troll, but you are a troll", then I just called you a troll. That is a simple statement of fact. No matter what the "I'm not..." says, I just typed in black and white that I think you are a troll.

Your reply to the fact that I just called you a troll in that statement: "that never really happened, because I don't care about that".

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

Thanks for making it clear that you don't see the difference between the sentences.

Thanks for making it clear that you give a feth.

It's a minute and distinct difference between "It doesn't matter two consenting adults do" and "it does matter when somebody marginalizes other people".

Two guys fething don't tell you that what you are doing is wrong. A guy telling you that what you are doing is wrong is a guy telling you that what you are doing is wrong.

It's such a barely noticeable difference it is pretty easy to see how people can miss that...


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And again:

The people that the manager oversees clearly thought that what he said was offensive and marginalizes them. And a manager supporting those statements that marginalize them while also having authority over them makes them uncomfortable.

It's not rocket science.

How did he marginalize other people?

He just stated his opinion and beliefs. Everyone is entitled to those. Saying he can't say them is infringing on the right to free speech.

 Co'tor Shas wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

So you want people to be accepting of of intolerance?

I want someone to not have to risk being fired for carrying a belief that goes against the grain. "You can have your first amendment rights as long as you don't say anything bad"

 Gentleman_Jellyfish wrote:

 Co'tor Shas wrote:

 whembly wrote:

 d-usa wrote:
Look, we already established that you don't think fact are really facts if you don't care about them.

How do you figure?

So I'm pretty sure that there is zero reason to even point out to you that the first sentence in that picture has absolutely nothing to do with the second picture.

For an organization who demands tolerance, are EXTREMELY intolerant of folks different opinions. That's the meme.

So you want people to be accepting of of intolerance?

I want someone to not have to risk being fired for carrying a belief that goes against the grain. "You can have your first amendment rights as long as you don't say anything bad"

But should we be accepting of, racists, sexists, homophones, nazis, ect.?

Those people have as much a right to say what they believe as you do.

And what Patterson said is hardly Homophobic.

 Grey Templar wrote:
Those people have as much a right to say what they believe as you do.

And what Patterson said is hardly Homophobic.

Meh homophobic is so brandied it really is hard to put down what it means. You could say it is because he equates it to bestiality. Then again, why bother? It's a show about a bunch of people that call themself white trash that live in Louisiana. What else did you expect?

Add to that, people that like the show often have similar feelings but not all do. Some just think it's funny (as much as I don't understand the humor of reality television) and just watch it. That and every single one being fired is bloody extreme. The only person that has the rights to fire Phil would be the company that hires them and only if they feel like the costs of keeping the show on are outweighed by the negative drawbacks/backlash.

 paulson games wrote:

 kronk wrote:
<--- Went to Louisiana Tech University, where Phil went.

<--- Thinks Duck Dynasty is a horrible show. It's neither funny, nor entertaining.

But I don't give 2 feths about people having bumper stickers in support or against them.

Did you major in Banjo? Is it true that missing teeth are a graduation requirement?

"Moon pies and RC Cola. We're not real smart, but we have a good time."
-some Louisiana native.

@d-usa and @thread...

Honestly answer me this question: When did we, as a society, get so vindictive towards others that holds the "non-favored opinions"?

It's one thing to have a discussion... but, it's totally different when someone goes after you livelihood.

I was under the understanding that Freedom of Speech meant the Government wouldn't try to like, jail or punish you for what you say.

Not being fired from your job by higher ups and stuff.

 MrDwhitey wrote:
I was under the understanding that Freedom of Speech meant the Government wouldn't try to like, jail or punish you for what you say.

Not being fired from your job by higher ups and stuff.

That wasn't my question... unless you missed it.

But, yeah... you're right.

 whembly wrote:
@d-usa and @thread...

Honestly answer me this question: When did we, as a society, get so vindictive towards others that holds the "non-favored opinions"?

It's one thing to have a discussion... but, it's totally different when someone goes after you livelihood.

Since the beginning of time? I think that is a rather accurate description. You gay? Well best keep it a secret lest you get murdered, barred from jobs, etc. You are black? Can't be here.

We all are vindictive to "non-favored opinions" and humanity always has been. Speaking your opinion has always had that trap. You have the right to speak your mind. And the company that leads you has the right to promptly blow you off whether you agree with it or not.

 whembly wrote:
@d-usa and @thread...

Honestly answer me this question: When did we, as a society, get so vindictive towards others that holds the "non-favored opinions"?

I don't care if you think blacks were better off before civil rights or that gays are as bad as sheepfethers.

But if my manager makes it clear that he supports those statements and promotes that viewpoint at his job, while also managing blacks and gays, then there is an issue.

It's one thing to have a discussion... but, it's totally different when someone goes after you livelihood.

Did somebody take his Duck Commander business away?

Yeah, they don't need the TV show. Its really just a hobby for them.

 d-usa wrote:

 whembly wrote:
@d-usa and @thread...

Honestly answer me this question: When did we, as a society, get so vindictive towards others that holds the "non-favored opinions"?

I don't care if you think blacks were better off before civil rights or that gays are as bad as sheepfethers.

But if my manager makes it clear that he supports those statements and promotes that viewpoint at his job, while also managing blacks and gays, then there is an issue.

D... here's the first paragraph of this OP story:
A union representing federal employees at Eglin Air Force base in Florida is demanding that two senior management officials be removed from their posts because they put decals on their personal trucks supporting Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson.

Stickers...

On...

Personal...

Trucks...

Nothing there stated that these reps promoted "that viewpoint".

 whembly wrote:
@d-usa and @thread...

Honestly answer me this question: When did we, as a society, get so vindictive towards others that holds the "non-favored opinions"?

January 16, 1988




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 paulson games wrote:

 kronk wrote:
<--- Went to Louisiana Tech University, where Phil went.

<--- Thinks Duck Dynasty is a horrible show. It's neither funny, nor entertaining.

But I don't give 2 feths about people having bumper stickers in support or against them.

Did you major in Banjo? Is it true that missing teeth are a graduation requirement?

You have to be able to sing either "You are my Sunshine" by Louisiana Governor Jimmie Davis or "Great Balls of Fire" by Louisiana Native Jerry Lee Lewis from beginning to end.

Alternatively, you have to be able to drink 1 ounce of this:




And not that imitation Louisiana Hot Sauce bs.

 Grey Templar wrote:
Saying he can't say them is infringing on the right to free speech.

Saying people can't say they are offended by the idiocy is infringing on theirs.