Originally posted by generalissimoFrom your post you come of as a "an enemy of freedom of speech". No question about it.
Obviously you have bought into the rights fundamentalist mindset espoused by the more irrational american contributors to this forum. Nothing else explains your platitudes about the practical existence of freedom of speech, not to mention your disgraceful defense of Limbaugh's vitriol as "a healthy sign", a claim which can only carry a negative and dow ...[text shortened]... y for a demagogue like Limbaugh than any of those who might be offended by his remarks.
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He wasn't mocking the victims, he was mocking environmentalists who think that things like the Prius are going to save the planet, and who think that we (people) and our actions are responsible for natural disasters. He's also mocking Diane Sawyer, who totally should be mocked.
Limbaugh has a lot of respect for the Japanese people. In fact, he's the one who is willing to bet that the Japanese will rebuild what was destroyed before we (the USA) rebuild the World Trade Center, even though we've had a 10 year head start on them.
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Originally posted by TheBloopSpin, spin, spin ............................................
He wasn't mocking the victims, he was mocking environmentalists who think that things like the Prius are going to save the planet, and who think that we (people) and our actions are responsible for natural disasters. He's also mocking Diane Sawyer, who totally should be mocked.
Limbaugh has a lot of respect for the Japanese people. In fact, he's the o ...[text shortened]... he USA) rebuild the World Trade Center, even though we've had a 10 year head start on them.
"Even now, refugees are still
recycling their garbage, and yet Gaia levels them [laughs],"
Yup no "mocking the victims" there.
Originally posted by no1marauderThat wasn't mocking them because of what happened with the earthquake and tsunami. That was a comment on anyone who thinks recycling is going to save the planet.
Spin, spin, spin ............................................
"Even now, refugees are still
recycling their garbage, and yet Gaia levels them [laughs],"
Yup no "mocking the victims" there.
Originally posted by AThousandYoungNot as it was. The plan calls for several buildings, of various floor counts. I think the tallest building will have 105 floors, other buildings will have floor counts in the 70s, 60s and 50s. I saw one article that mentioned that at least one of the new buildings is not scheduled to be completed until about 2020.
We're not planning to rebuild the world trade center. Are we?
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Originally posted by generalissimoI have no "sympathy" for Limbaugh. I just support his right to free speech. The right to free speech trumps your hypothetical 'right not to have one's feelings hurt', regardless of ideology, demagoguery, insensitivity etc.
Its really a shame that you'd rather express sympathy for a demagogue like Limbaugh than any of those who might be offended by his remarks.
pointing out the existence of boundaries in public discourse doesn't in any way accumulate to a desire to silence all views I disagree with
No one said anything about you wanting to silence "all" views you disagree with. Just as no one has said anything about your "desire to abolish freedom of speech". These are clumsy strawmen. But you wanting to silence the likes of Limbaugh from saying the sort of things that are in the OP certainly marks your card as an enemy of free speech.
Originally posted by generalissimoMe being "downright offensive" to you on this matter is something I am free to do, regardless of context; just as it you are free to call me "disgraceful" and to say you think the free speech of certain broadcasters should be curtailed or curbed. The fact that Limbaugh is free to express vitriolic thoughts, without the generalissimos of this world seeking to decide and impose what the generalissimos of this world like and don't like, is as "a healthy sign".
your disgraceful defense of Limbaugh's vitriol as "a healthy sign", a claim which can only carry a negative and downright offensive meaning regardless of context.
Originally posted by TheBloopEven giving you (or Limbaugh) beyond the benefit of a doubt, I think at best he chose a very tasteless context in which to vent his criticisms.
He wasn't mocking the victims, he was mocking environmentalists who think that things like the Prius are going to save the planet, and who think that we (people) and our actions are responsible for natural disasters. He's also mocking Diane Sawyer, who totally should be mocked.
Originally posted by wittywonkaI reckon Limbaugh was speaking mockingly about the victims to amuse his fan base and court controversy. It may be more spontaneous and instinctive - a kind of head-of-steam driven riffing - than it is conscious or calculated. Either way, it's "very tasteless" as you say.
Even giving you (or Limbaugh) beyond the benefit of a doubt, I think at best he chose a very tasteless context in which to vent his criticisms.