Yep another political thread

[spectratoad]

Just watching the news and I sure don't remember the protesters getting this much coverage during the DNC convention. Maybe there weren't any protesters at the DNC convention. :hammerhea

[dbddbd]

I don't know why NBC feels they have to bring politics into the Olympics, not what the Olympics are about at all. They need their own news filter, just seems they are enjoying it for some reason. :2purples:

[spectratoad]

I did notice it in the Olympics but this was just the evening news. They devoted about the first 10 minutes of the newscast to the protesters. :sleeping:

[Seadog]

People that vote Republican may not like the Democrats, but they are willing to allow them free speech. The Democrats have been cowtowing to the left wings freaks, who do not believe in free speech that opposes their point of view. If you look at the most flagrant violations of free speech, it is at the universities that are controlled by the liberals

[MagicMtnDan]

This is just the beginning. We've got four more days & nights of the left-leaning networks working their agenda of bashing Bush.
With the anarchists doing everything they can to protest the convention and create bedlam in the streets, the liberal media (ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CNN, CNBC) will probably show a split-screen with the convention happenings on one side and the wackos in the streets on the other.
The TV coverage of the Republican convention isn't going to look anything like the coverage of their beloved Democrat's and their convention. :mad:

[Jeanyus]

Why is it that the far lefties are so unhappy? Could it be that a pro gay, pro aboution, anti American, anti religion, lifestyle is not very satisfying ? And they have choose a lifstyle that makes them miserable, so they need to go out and spread the misery.

[Dr. Eagle]

If you look at the most flagrant violations of free speech, it is at the universities that are controlled by the liberals
That's the truth, I have a friend whose daughter was given a C on a well written paper (yes I did read it) that the professor said something to the effect of "nicely written paper, unfortunately you really need to catch up to the times"... in other words you need a different (liberal) view to get a good grade in my class...

[Dave C]

I noticed the same problem at my university. the lack of REAL diversity is sad. My university had many many activist liberal teachers.
Lucky for me I can be a big phoney too and "pretend" that I agree with them just to pull good grades.
Its fun shaking your head in agreement with some left wing teacher all the while calling them bad names in your head. :D
People that vote Republican may not like the Democrats, but they are willing to allow them free speech. The Democrats have been cowtowing to the left wings freaks, who do not believe in free speech that opposes their point of view. If you look at the most flagrant violations of free speech, it is at the universities that are controlled by the liberals

[OGShocker]

I hope middle America and the undecided voters see these demonstrators for what they are.... Kerry supporters! :p

[summerlove]

There were very few protesters (in the hundreds not hundreds of thousands) at the DNC. The majority of these protesters are anti-war demonstrators.
They have a right to protest. It's called the First Amendment.

[spectratoad]

I don't recall anyone saying they didn't have the right to protest. It is just the balance of coverage now versus the DNC convention. And isn't this such a typical liberal protest. Antiwar - freelove tiedye convention. I am sure after the convention they can all go over to Woodstock and relive old times.

[OGShocker]

They have a right to protest. It's called the First Amendment.
I hope they continue! :cool:
http://www.angelfire.com/zine/libertyaction/anarchist_liberty.jpg
It make us look better. :D

[summerlove]

I don't recall anyone saying they didn't have the right to protest.
Point well taken.
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It is just the balance of coverage now versus the DNC convention. [/QUOTE]
There was coverage of the protesters in Boston. The fact that there were so few of them made it a story when in fact no story existed. I recall Hannity talking about it as well as Brown on CNN. Everyone was expecting and anticipated large number of protesters and they didn't materialize. If they don't show up it's not much of a news story...

[summerlove]

It make us look better. :D
How's the trailer park this morning OGS? :notam: :rollside:

[Dave C]

they put the protestors at the DNC convention in a cage.
BTW the democrats are NOT AGAINST the war and they voted for the war but the anti-war folks protest the Republicans.
Boy, the Dems sure get a free pass from the demonstrators. They did not demonstrate during the Bosnia "war"

[OGShocker]

How's the trailer park this morning OGS? :notam: :rollside:
Great! :D Your Mrs says Hi!
j/k :mix:
Stay on subject! :rolleyes:

[HighRoller]

Just watching the news and I sure don't remember the protesters getting this much coverage during the DNC convention. Maybe there weren't any protesters at the DNC convention. :hammerhea
It's very simple to explain. There was no coverage of protesters at the DNC convention because once the convention began all the left wing wacko hippy commie socialists had to go inside and take their spots as delegates and vote for Kerry :D

[summerlove]

Great! :D Your Mrs says Hi!
j/k :mix:
Stay on subject! :rolleyes:
ok, ok, just making fun of your spellen...

[OGShocker]

ok, ok, just making fun of your spellen...
Is your new job make you a grammer cop? :squiggle:
Why are you posting on taxpayer time? :D

[572Daytona]

It's like I told my wife, there were no protestors at the DNC because Kerry's non-supporters WORK for a living. We will get to see our welfare dollars at work at the RNC, it's such a great feeling to know that my tax dollars are supporting both the arresters and arrestees :boxingguy

[Dr. Eagle]

They have a right to protest. It's called the First Amendment.
And that has to be protected. The NYC government is supporting the rights of protesters to PEACEFULLY protest, sounds like they are being sensitive to expression of different views as long as it is peaceful and orderly.

[summerlove]

And that has to be protected. The NYC government is supporting the rights of protesters to PEACEFULLY protest, sounds like they are being sensitive to expression of different views as long as it is peaceful and orderly.
Isn't that nice...it's ok to protest but only if you do so in a nice way....I agree with the idea of peaceful though. I hate it when protestors get out of hand and become obnoxioous and resort to name calling and insults! Reminds me of a few people on this forum! :D

[spectratoad]

It's like I told my wife, there were no protestors at the DNC because Kerry's non-supporters WORK for a living. We will get to see our welfare dollars at work at the RNC, it's such a great feeling to know that my tax dollars are supporting both the arresters and arrestees :boxingguy
Never thought of it that way. Good point and probably true to fact. :idea:

[Dr. Eagle]

Isn't that nice...it's ok to protest but only if you do so in a nice way....I agree with the idea of peaceful though. I hate it when protestors get out of hand and become obnoxioous and resort to name calling and insults! Reminds me of a few people on this forum! :D
Except you can't throw stuff and break other peoples stuff on the forum... unless you are into telekenesis... :rollside: I wouldn't be surprised if there were plenty of insults being thrown.

[Dave C]

obnoxious, name calling and insults are OK. ;) free speech is free speech.
those fire bombs and destruction of property are a problem.
I hate it when protestors get out of hand and become obnoxioous and resort to name calling and insults! Reminds me of a few people on this forum! :D

[Havasu_Dreamin]

I don't know why NBC feels they have to bring politics into the Olympics, not what the Olympics are about at all. They need their own news filter, just seems they are enjoying it for some reason. :2purples:
I totally agree with that but even as a registered Republican Bush made the Olympics political by using the Afghanistan and Iraqi atheletes competing in Athens as part of his campaign ads. It would ahve been best to just stay away from that aspect of the war on terror IMHO.

[Dr. Eagle]

I totally agree with that but even as a registered Republican Bush made the Olympics political by using the Afghanistan and Iraqi atheletes competing in Athens as part of his campaign ads. It would ahve been best to just stay away from that aspect of the war on terror IMHO.
I agree with that, it almost blew up in his face too. Politics has no place at the olympics, but seems to find it's way there regularly. :boxingguy

[summerlove]

I agree with that, it almost blew up in his face too. Politics has no place at the olympics, but seems to find it's way there regularly. :boxingguy
Politics has been a part of the olympics since I was a kid....
1972 Terrorism
1980 Boycott
1984 Boycott
Unfortunately, it should not be a prt of it, but it is. Did you see the special on NBC durng the olympics about the Germans/Greeks/Boston Marathon last night. I found that to be very interesting. Hitler was such a coward. :devil:

[Dr. Eagle]

obnoxious, name calling and insults are OK. ;) free speech is free speech.
those fire bombs and destruction of property are a problem.
Pretty much what I was saying too...... :D

[Dr. Eagle]

Politics has been a part of the olympics since I was a kid....
1972 Terrorism
1980 Boycott
1984 Boycott
Unfortunately, it should not be a prt of it, but it is. Did you see the special on NBC durng the olympics about the Germans/Greeks/Boston Marathon last night. I found that to be very interesting. Hitler was such a coward. :devil:
Exactly, I was thinking of all three of those events and the black glove protest in 1968 at the Mexico City Olympics too...
I watched the olympics last night until about 10:30, but don't remember that story. The side stories were good though.

[summerlove]

obnoxious, name calling and insults are OK. ;) free speech is free speech.
i was just making fun of ourselves here on this forum...that's all!

[summerlove]

Exactly, I was thinking of all three of those events and the black glove protest in 1968 at the Mexico City Olympics too...
I watched the olympics last night until about 10:30, but don't remember that story. The side stories were good though.
forgot about 68! The story was on at 7 I think. About the Greek marathoner/German Occupation of Greece and his successess as a runner. Very interesting. definitely worth the watch if it's on again.

[Dr. Eagle]

i was just making fun of ourselves here on this forum...that's all!
Yes, and that speech was protected... LOL................. :D

[summerlove]

Why are you posting on taxpayer time? :D
I'm on vacation today..... :D

[Dr. Eagle]

forgot about 68! The story was on at 7 I think. About the Greek marathoner/German Occupation of Greece and his successess as a runner. Very interesting. definitely worth the watch if it's on again.
I didn't start watching until about 7:45 that explains it. If I have the opportunity I'll watch for sure.

[eliminatedsprinter]

Just watching the news and I sure don't remember the protesters getting this much coverage during the DNC convention. Maybe there weren't any protesters at the DNC convention. :hammerhea
The nut's in todays society, tend to hate Republicians, plus the party in power usually draws more protestors.

[OGShocker]

I'm on vacation today..... :D
So, the answer is yes....LOL

[eliminatedsprinter]

As far as politics in the Olympics I feel it is best avoided at and during the games. However, public officials have always used hosting a successfull games as CV points when they campaign and I really see no problem with Bush using his role in getting those teams there in his adds.
P.S. Of course, I will never condone political interventions that hurt the games and the athletes (like Pres. Carter's moronic boycott in 1980, that backfired so badly on us)...

[Dr. Eagle]

So, the answer is yes....LOL
Just gotta ask..... SL, your vacation doesn't put you in New York City, does it? :D ;)

[eliminatedsprinter]

It's very simple to explain. There was no coverage of protesters at the DNC convention because once the convention began all the left wing wacko hippy commie socialists had to go inside and take their spots as delegates and vote for Kerry :D
That is so funny :D :D This has to be one of my all time favorite posts. :D It both made me laugh and nod in agreement. :cool:

[Dr. Eagle]

It's very simple to explain. There was no coverage of protesters at the DNC convention because once the convention began all the left wing wacko hippy commie socialists had to go inside and take their spots as delegates and vote for Kerry :D
Damn, I missed this one first pass through..... ROTFLMAO...... and how true! :rollside:

[Dave C]

thats because "bad" minds think alike. ;)
Pretty much what I was saying too...... :D
I know ;) :D BUT I never called you a name.... not in public at least! ;)
i was just making fun of ourselves here on this forum...that's all!
I agree with you guys. its a shame that politics get pulled in the olympics where it shouldn't be. Hitler did a number in the 30's too.

[Dr. Eagle]

thats because "bad" minds think alike. ;)
Rrrrrrrrright! That's Evil. Evil is not bad...necessarily!!!!! LMAO :notam: