Are we retarded?

HolmeZz · 04-12-2008, 03:29 PM

Not you. Not me. All of us.

I'm talking about Obama's comments about voters in rural areas being bitter due to economic hardships. I take it there hasn't been a topic in here yet because most don't disagree with the point he was actually making. My question is why do we feign outrage about this crap? It's embarrassing that we as a country can't honestly and openly address stuff like this without our politicians playing politics or the media looking to stir up shit. It's maddening because we're better than this. We all address it amongst our friends and family, yet topics like this are somehow controversial when they get talked about publicly.

**Stewie** · 04-12-2008, 03:31 PM

Yeah, everyone's dumber than me.... by a long shot!!!

**jAZ** · 04-12-2008, 04:00 PM

**jAZ** · 04-12-2008, 04:03 PM

CNN was ripping on her and McCain for distorting what he said.

Unfortunately, today they seems to be replaying her comments over and over and not playing his clip (above) in response and saying things like "the fallout continues..."

Bowser · 04-12-2008, 04:09 PM

Is this a rhetorical question?

HolmeZz · 04-12-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Is this a rhetorical question?

The title was. I was looking for legitimate discussion in the original thread post.

Bowser · 04-12-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolmeZz

The title was. I was looking for legitimate discussion in the original thread post.

I have no idea why it's taboo to discuss the economy. Maybe we, or the politicians, don't want to sound like they're taking shots at the current administration? I don't know.

wazu · 04-12-2008, 04:23 PM

I was disappointed to hear of Barack Hussein Obama's hate-mongering against small town people. Why does he hate them so much?

ClevelandBronco · 04-12-2008, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolmeZz

I take it there hasn't been a topic in here yet because most don't disagree with the point he was actually making...

Naw, I just didn't see the need to point out that he's a phony scumbag. I don't care.

HolmeZz · 04-12-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Naw, I just didn't see the need to point out that he's a phony scumbag. I don't care.

You're more than free to think he's a phony scumbag. I just don't see how his comments had anything to do with being a phony scumbag.

Nobody seemed to mind him pointing out the reasons for resentment and the misguided scapegoating in urban areas.

ClevelandBronco · 04-12-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolmeZz

You're more than free to think he's a phony scumbag. I just don't see how his comments had anything to do with being a phony scumbag.

Nobody seemed to mind him pointing out the reasons for resentment and the misguided scapegoating in urban areas.

I didn't care about that either.

Logical · 04-12-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

I was disappointed to hear of Barack Hussein Obama's hate-mongering against small town people. Why does he hate them so much?

I hope this is sarcasm, because it is some really retarded non-sense if not.

**Guru** · 04-12-2008, 05:43 PM

Politicians cannot be trusted.

Ultra Peanut · 04-12-2008, 06:56 PM

You're not allowed to say anything that could be misinterpreted. That's dangerous, and might make people have to think too much for themselves.

irishjayhawk · 04-12-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

You're not allowed to say anything that could be misinterpreted. That's dangerous, and might make people have to think too much for themselves.

Thinking just made my Brain Exploded.

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