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bushwa
OK, goaded by some RRMBers chatting on another thread, I've paid a little visit to the Sean Hannity Message Board. You know those folks waiting in lines at Palin events who talk to the YouTube cameras? I've met some of them. I posted a bit, but it feels all... icky.

Here's a sample of the norm (this was not addressed to me):

QUOTE
It's sad that you are blinded to the evil this man [Obama] represents. For example

1) Supported killing babies born alive. Voted 4 times to let them die. Not sure how the guy sleeps at night. I can picture those babies crying themselves to death.
2) Ties to domestic terrorist regardless if it happened 40 years ago. It represents bad judgement to involve yourself with this man. Oh by the way he never repented and just a few weeks ago reiterated that he was still not sorry. Pathetic!! Just the kind of judgement we need for prez.
3) Strong ties to another questionable character Felon Rezko.
4) Took campaign contributions from Islamic terrorists - Hamas
5) Trained Acorn personnel on how to commit voter fraud.
6) Attended over 500 services at an America hating church.
7) Refused to wear an American flag pin after 9/11

URL with video and text available by request.

Terrorist friends, America hating church, America hating actions and statements.

A Vote for Obama is a Vote against America.


I guess I can understand the fun of tweaking some of these folks. They're easily tweaked, that's for sure. But in the end, life's too damned short, and it's not like anyone is going to come up with the magic words to wake up a few of them.

On the other hand, there are clearly a handful of sane folks who try to talk sense. But they are shouted down pretty quickly and thoroughly, and with trash the caliber of that seen above. I guess there's no need to ban when they're simply overwhelmed by shrieking fools like this -


roborok
QUOTE (bushwa @ Oct 11 2008, 11:15 PM) *
OK, goaded by some RRMBers chatting on another thread, I've paid a little visit to the Sean Hannity Message Board. You know those folks waiting in lines at Palin events who talk to the YouTube cameras? I've met some of them. I posted a bit, but it feels all... icky.

Here's a sample of the norm (this was not addressed to me):



I guess I can understand the fun of tweaking some of these folks. They're easily tweaked, that's for sure. But in the end, life's too damned short, and it's not like anyone is going to come up with the magic words to wake up a few of them.

On the other hand, there are clearly a handful of sane folks who try to talk sense. But they are shouted down pretty quickly and thoroughly, and with trash the caliber of that seen above. I guess there's no need to ban when they're simply overwhelmed by shrieking fools like this -


Why do you even bother? rolleyes.gif
bushwa
QUOTE (roborok @ Oct 11 2008, 11:27 PM) *
Why do you even bother? rolleyes.gif



Oh, well, see, these guys over on the Memorial Thread made it sound like fun. In short, peer pressure.

SickupandFed
QUOTE (bushwa @ Oct 12 2008, 03:25 AM) *
Oh, well, see, these guys over on the Memorial Thread made it sound like fun. In short, peer pressure.


I am proud to report: BANNED in 2 posts!

You have been banned for the following reason:
No reason was specified.

Date the ban will be lifted: Never



Dammit, I held back too!
CowboySteve
QUOTE (roborok @ Oct 12 2008, 12:46 AM) *
Why do you even bother? rolleyes.gif

I actually DO think it's worth it. Liberals and Progressives have just gotten stuck on what turns the hamster-wheel on the Right. There are a few things that we seem to struggle with, that you can easily discover about the Righties by reading their board. They are pumping Gov. Tweaky McMoonbat like crazy. They hate Obama. Why?

  1. They really DON'T care about America. There are plenty of examples where American citizens are taught the obligations due unto every Citizen to preserve the Republic that the Founders gave to us. This does not inspire them in the least. They wish to define America in any terms which they desire, regardless of whether these are absurd fantasies that are incongruous with good citizenship. They could care less.
  2. They spurn the God-given gift of Common Sense. To be a good citizen, one needs only to have an independent mind, that can operate under its own powers. They willingly sacrifice this gift for the sake of comfort. The reasons all fall under the general classes of the Seven Deadly Sins. But the worst is Sloth....
  3. They are to lazy to be good American citizens. Being a good citizen demands not only ability, but also effort. Curiosity and critical thinking take work. People are willing to condemn Obama for this or that, when the allegation has been thoroughly refuted. But they are too lazy and indolent to even reach beyond the possibility that their prejudices are wrong. This is one of the characteristics of a society sliding into the dark ages.
  4. They hate intelligence and ability. The sense of rejection of the intelligent, educated and trained goes beyond simple good American "show-me!" common sense. People reject scientific evidence on any matter, and seize upon any person who reinforces their own prejudices, without any attempt at intelligent consideration.
  5. They yearn for tyranny. There is an infantile comfort, even in the darkest of tyrannies such as Stalin's Soviet Union and Hitler's Germany, that the Good Parent - or even the Bad Parent - is responsible for EVERYTHING. Therefore, the citizen is absolved of the responsibility for ANYTHING. It is a true pity that the African Americans had to suffer through a tricentennial demonstration for their countryfolk of the horrors of oppression - and to see their fellows playing with the chains, yearning to play "dress-up" in the costume of oppression.
Sisupala
I was a Hannity board gadfly for four years until I was summarily and permanently banned last week for broaching the forbidden subject of Sarah Palin's children (despite the fact she parades them around like a circus act). The place has changed a lot in the four years I participated. It's gone from being one of the most lively and tolerant boards to a domain for shrill ultraconservative right wing survivalists. This past year has seen the purging of dozens of longtime liberal posters and the increasing abstinence of thinking conservatives.

McCain's boat is sinking and the right wingers--who never had much good to say about McCain in the first place--are scared and desperate.
rottmom
QUOTE (Sisupala @ Oct 12 2008, 11:35 AM) *
I was a Hannity board gadfly for four years until I was summarily and permanently banned last week for broaching the forbidden subject of Sarah Palin's children (despite the fact she parades them around like a circus act). The place has changed a lot in the four years I participated. It's gone from being one of the most lively and tolerant boards to a domain for shrill ultraconservative right wing survivalists. This past year has seen the purging of dozens of longtime liberal posters and the increasing abstinence of thinking conservatives.

McCain's boat is sinking and the right wingers--who never had much good to say about McCain in the first place--are scared and desperate.


Wow, four years? Have you gotten some help for the PTSD you must be suffering? I couldn't do that kind of board for four days. Sometimes this board gets a little rough for me.

Really guys, don't do this. Don't go to other boards just to see how fast you can get banned. Its really not cool. These people are just sad, starting anything with them is like beating up on a 2 year old. You've got more body strength and there is nothing cool about beating up a 2 year old. Here you've got people with the emotional intelligence of 2 year olds, you're the adult, there is nothing cool about going in there and antagonizing them.
CWV
QUOTE (rottmom @ Oct 12 2008, 12:35 PM) *
Wow, four years? Have you gotten some help for the PTSD you must be suffering? I couldn't do that kind of board for four days. Sometimes this board gets a little rough for me.

Really guys, don't do this. Don't go to other boards just to see how fast you can get banned. Its really not cool. These people are just sad, starting anything with them is like beating up on a 2 year old. You've got more body strength and there is nothing cool about beating up a 2 year old. Here you've got people with the emotional intelligence of 2 year olds, you're the adult, there is nothing cool about going in there and antagonizing them.


Also, if they find out it's RRMB members that are antagonizing them, they will come here shitting all over the place. And we all know who has to clean it up.

It has happened before.
Sisupala
QUOTE (rottmom @ Oct 12 2008, 11:35 AM) *
Wow, four years? Have you gotten some help for the PTSD you must be suffering? I couldn't do that kind of board for four days. Sometimes this board gets a little rough for me...

I would take months off at a time, even a whole year once. Yet I suffered a little PTSD, and maybe even a touch of Stockholm syndrome at times. wink.gif

I liked the challenge of being a liberal in a largely conservative board, though there were quite a few liberals there, and still are. Gave me a lot of insight into how conservatives think, what's important to them, and also how conservatives and liberals alike can become lazy in their thinking and fall into rhetorical loops. I also liked talking to American service people--both active and retired. There are a few guests who post from Iraq. On the downside, there's a whole contingent that still uses words like "commie" and "hippie" to describe what's "wrong" with America.
Dan-From-LA
The problem with the inSannity boards and the rest, is that any thinking "conservative" has shifted and become a democrat. The remaining members are the hardcore racists, haters and religious extremists. The cult members. So talking to them is hopeless. You've got people who are suffering from Stockholm Syndrome and host of other psychological problems.

I agree to with CWV that they are like Bees or Wasps. If you piss them off, they'll come swarming over here...
TapDuncan
Wow, I couldn't take that for 4 minutes let alone 4 years!!! But I agree with Rottmom, we should just stick to our repective boards unless we are really interested in engaging and debating, otherwise it's child abuse!!!
Gwynogsrabbit
QUOTE (rottmom @ Oct 12 2008, 12:35 PM) *
These people are just sad, starting anything with them is like beating up on a 2 year old. You've got more body strength and there is nothing cool about beating up a 2 year old. Here you've got people with the emotional intelligence of 2 year olds, you're the adult, there is nothing cool about going in there and antagonizing them.

I started to feel guilty about leaping on the ones who come here, to give us their unsubstantiated Truth - it is sooooooo aggravating, but they have such simple minds, I did start to feel abusive. Not that they need to be coddled laugh.gif but - well, I just feel so guilty kicking a brain stem.
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