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DaveFla · 02-09-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 108

conservatives always seem to give more credence to a black man who speaks more towards their views in the age of Obama...as if their opinion holds more weight

there are a number of them who are making a very good living taking advantage of this shallow respect

about the speech, he is obviously thoughtful and educated, and no-doubt PC can go too far, but being anti-PC isn't an excuse to be offensive. One can make a point without being offensive, even if it offends because of its truth. Conservatives seem to think it means you should be able to say whatever you want, in whatever manner you want, without people disagreeing or opposing it.

in the free market place of ideas, there are opinions and opposing opinions...free speech goes both ways

trying to censor disagreement to speech is no different than those trying to censor speech itself

Obama is a known liar. Thus far, Dr. Carson has not lied to me.

GatorAvatar · 02-09-2013, 06:36 PM

So Obama goes to a conservative prayer breakfast, and some conservative 'Christian' doctor attacks him. Surprise surprise. The so called Christian Dr. slams political correctness. Hmmmm I wonder what Jesus thinks of that. Remember Jesus was being crucified on the cross, but he remained politically correct, and even managed to pardon a thief whilst being killed. Today's fake Christians amaze me, they are disrespectful, opposite of humble and think they know it all.

lacuna · 02-09-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GatorAvatar

So Obama goes to a conservative prayer breakfast, and some conservative 'Christian' doctor attacks him. Surprise surprise. The so called Christian Dr. slams political correctness. Hmmmm I wonder what Jesus thinks of that. Remember Jesus was being crucified on the cross, but he remained politically correct, and even managed to pardon a thief whilst being killed. Today's fake Christians amaze me, they are disrespectful, opposite of humble and think they know it all.

Avatar, Dr. Carson did not 'attack' Obama. He did take the opportunity to propose changes to government policies and procedures but it was not in any way shape or form an 'attack' on Obama.

Jesus was not politically correct. He offended a good many people during his ministry. I share your dismay that some who profess Jesus as their savior display offensive attitudes, but Dr. Carson was not offensive towards Obama when he took exception to the tax schedule or to health care policies developed by the Feds.

The_Graygator · 02-09-2013, 07:45 PM

Next on the news...

"Dr. Ben Carson killed in tragic drone attack accident".

108 · 02-09-2013, 08:22 PM

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Next on the news...

"Dr. Ben Carson killed in tragic drone attack accident".

its cute that you guys think the POTUS is threatened by differing opinions

**gatorman_07732** · 02-09-2013, 08:30 PM

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its cute that you guys think the POTUS is threatened by differing opinions

Well he certainly shows no respect for opposing views.

**rajinGator** · 02-09-2013, 08:40 PM

The Right embraces the Dr. Carsons of this country, the Left embraces the Sandra Flukes..............hmmmmmm.

rivergator · 02-09-2013, 08:48 PM

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The Right embraces the Dr. Carsons of this country, the Left embraces the Sandra Flukes..............hmmmmmm.

i kind of think the right embraces ted nugent ...

**rajinGator** · 02-09-2013, 08:51 PM

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i kind of think the right embraces ted nugent ...

Yes, we do embrace much of his belief system.

rivergator · 02-09-2013, 08:51 PM

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Yes, we do embrace much of his belief system.

the part about underaged girls and draft-dodging?

GatorAvatar · 02-09-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Graygator

Next on the news...

"Dr. Ben Carson killed in tragic drone attack accident".

Level of immaturity being displayed here is amazing.

GatorAvatar · 02-09-2013, 09:00 PM

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The Right embraces the Dr. Carsons of this country, the Left embraces the Sandra Flukes..............hmmmmmm.

Joe the Plumber, Ted Nugent, Sarah Palin, Herman Cain, Tea Party crazies...

rivergator · 02-09-2013, 09:00 PM

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Level of immaturity being displayed here is amazing.

you really have to wonder how incredibly stupid people have to be to claim that anyone who disagrees with Obama is killed. it's like dealing with retarded children.

**rajinGator** · 02-09-2013, 09:00 PM

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the part about underaged girls and draft-dodging?

Don't know about any of that but to my original point, Dr Carson's basic message resonates with the Right, Fluke's resonates with and is trumpeted by the Left...............interesting.

GatorAvatar · 02-09-2013, 09:01 PM

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you really have to wonder how incredibly stupid people have to be to claim that anyone who disagrees with Obama is killed. it's like dealing with retarded children.

I shouldn't be amazed, but then again everytime they come up with something jaw dropping.

rivergator · 02-09-2013, 09:05 PM

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Don't know about any of that but to my original point, Dr Carson's basic message resonates with the Right, Fluke's resonates with and is trumpeted by the Left...............interesting.

sure, if you cherry pick really hard. Remember, the only reason that Fluke got much attention was because prominent Republicans called her a slut because they disagreed with her opinion on whether birth control should be covered by insurance.

that is such a cool and mature reaction.

GatorAvatar · 02-09-2013, 09:15 PM

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sure, if you cherry pick really hard. Remember, the only reason that Fluke got much attention was because prominent Republicans called her a slut because they disagreed with her opinion on whether birth control should be covered by insurance.

that is such a cool and mature reaction.

So the right call her a slut, and they blame her for the notoriety that followed.

**g8orbill** · 02-09-2013, 09:15 PM

the takers know what their boy is and as long as he keeps promising to take from the evil old rich and give it to the them-they do not care what he is-this attitude is how most dictators rise to power

rivergator · 02-09-2013, 09:19 PM

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the takers know what their boy is and as long as he keeps promising to take from the evil old rich and give it to the them-they do not care what he is-this attitude is how most dictators rise to power

you know Bill, you can claim all you want that I'm a taker. But we've been on this board together a long time. And you know by now that I work, my wife works, we pay taxes, we own a home, we've put three kids through college, few people here have spent more time volunteering with youth activities than I have.
sure, call me a taker if you it makes you feel better about yourself and your politics. But you and I know it's BS.

MichiGator2002 · 02-09-2013, 09:29 PM

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its cute that you guys think the POTUS is threatened by differing opinions

There has never been a thinner skinned President, at least not in the age of electronic media. Still remember his butthurt over ear jokes at the start of his campaign, and his general, pathological aversion to self-deprecation. Very insecure and vindictive man whose good graces seem entirely contingent on how well those in contact with him molly-coddle him. It is almost stunning to see him "snap frown" at any question from the press he finds inimical or unexpected.