Clearly we need to update the First Amendment.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or allowing said speech to come with repercussions or reprisals, whether in the form of dissenting opinions or employment opportunity, which shall henceforth be known as the "whoever speaks first wins the argument as no one shall be allowed to dissent" clause, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
So, saying butt-sex is icky is the equivalent of segregation now? D:
You guys are funny--you grew up looking at photos in textbooks. photos like this:
and thinking, "Wow, what an insane time. I can't believe things were this way and people once thought that way."
Yet, there you are, in that crowd, today, holding those signs. And in 50 or so years, school children will be looking on at you in such photos as some sort of historical pariah.
Do you ever take the time to consider these thoughts before you post them?
You'd be correct if he said "I hate gays", but I don't remember him saying that.
Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men. Don't be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlersthey won't inherit the kingdom of God. Don't deceive yourself. It's not right.
You're better than that Rob. If I say "Wal-Mart is a blight on our society and should be burned to the ground," I think it's pretty clear that I have a low opinion of Wal-Mart. But did I ever say "I hate Wal-Mart"? Nope. So how could anyone possibly arrive at that conclusion? Well, because reading those words in that order in context leads to no other possible conclusion. Similarly, when Mr. Robertson says this:
It is impossible to read that quote in context and emerge with anything but the idea that he has a very low opinion of gay people, grouping them with bestiality, adulterers, thieves and the like. Did he say "I hate gays?" Nope. Is it a leap too far to say that grouping gays with commonly detestable acts like bestiality and thievery is the mindset of someone who hates gays? I don't think so. Neither did his employer.
Of course I do as a matter of it being the law, although it clearly needs a massive overhaul and improved paths to citizenship, better access to work permits, and much more immigration as a whole. But I'm sure you already knew that.
Are you going to proceed to whining about prioritized enforcement? That's my guess, and we've been over that before so no thanks.
Firing someone for their opinion, just as firing someone for their religion and sexual preference, is wrong.
ah you support the 'law' in so far as you personally agree with it.
got it. "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"
dont come in here saying how its all about the 'law' when it really isnt.
Nope, swing and a miss. All law enforcement agencies in existence use prioritized enforcement. If Obama is taken to court and the courts rule that he has overstepped his authority in that regard, I'll support the court's decision.
You're projecting.
You guys are funny--you grew up looking at photos in textbooks. photos like this:
and thinking, "Wow, what an insane time. I can't believe things were this way and people once thought that way."
Yet, there you are, in that crowd, today, holding those signs. And in 50 or so years, school children will be looking on at you in such photos as some sort of historical pariah.
It is when he directly says he doesn't...It is impossible to read that quote in context and emerge with anything but the idea that he has a very low opinion of gay people, grouping them with bestiality, adulterers, thieves and the like. Did he say "I hate gays?" Nope. Is it a leap too far to say that grouping gays with commonly detestable acts like bestiality and thievery is the mindset of someone who hates gays? I don't think so. Neither did his employer.
We never, ever judge someone on who’s going to heaven, hell. That’s the Almighty’s job. We just love ’em, give ’em the good news about Jesus—whether they’re homosexuals, drunks, terrorists. We let God sort ’em out later, you see what I’m saying?
They were shamed into being bigots as children and have lost any capacity to feel shame again. These poor bigots are in deep pain but they don't know it. They are dangerous only in that that hate leaks out in everything they believe. It is vital only that their ability to create laws and norms our of their disgusting hate be curtailed by rational people. Their shame is obvious to everybody but them. The more we despise them for that the more we become like them.
Meh, who fucking cares. Is anyone really that surprised? TV is such a cluster fuck now anyways, I can't believe people even waste time watching this crap.
Not projecting anything.
We're back to eskimpospy making up rules as to whatever he wants them to be at the time he wants them.
Nope, swing and a miss. All law enforcement agencies in existence use prioritized enforcement. If Obama is taken to court and the courts rule that he has overstepped his authority in that regard, I'll support the court's decision.
You're projecting.
Not projecting anything.
We're back to eskimpospy making up rules as to whatever he wants them to be at the time he wants them.
You're better than that Rob. If I say "Wal-Mart is a blight on our society and should be burned to the ground," I think it's pretty clear that I have a low opinion of Wal-Mart. But did I ever say "I hate Wal-Mart"? Nope. So how could anyone possibly arrive at that conclusion? Well, because reading those words in that order in context leads to no other possible conclusion. Similarly, when Mr. Robertson says this:
It is impossible to read that quote in context and emerge with anything but the idea that he has a very low opinion of gay people, grouping them with bestiality, adulterers, thieves and the like. Did he say "I hate gays?" Nope. Is it a leap too far to say that grouping gays with commonly detestable acts like bestiality and thievery is the mindset of someone who hates gays? I don't think so. Neither did his employer.
It is when he directly says he doesn't...
Nope, we're at "the courts say what the law is". I know this is deeply frustrating for you because the courts don't always tell you things you want to hear, but that's life.
And that statement is incongruous with his earlier remarks, or the bit where he's comparing vaginas and anuses. If I say that I don't dislike Republicans and then go off on a rant of all the things I hate about Republicans, you'd be right to question whether my earlier disclaimer really nullified everything I was ranting about. Similarly, if someone says, "now, those sinners, I love 'em, but here's why they're going to hell," well, you'll forgive me for thinking that guy is being homophobic. Saying "we just love 'em" doesn't negate all his other statements.
And that statement is incongruous with his earlier remarks, or the bit where he's comparing vaginas and anuses. If I say that I don't dislike Republicans and then go off on a rant of all the things I hate about Republicans, you'd be right to question whether my earlier disclaimer really nullified everything I was ranting about. Similarly, if someone says, "now, those sinners, I love 'em, but here's why they're going to hell," well, you'll forgive me for thinking that guy is being homophobic. Saying "we just love 'em" doesn't negate all his other statements.
You seem to miss something with all of your hate and bigot post, everyone is a bigot in one way or another.
We just have to dig a little deeper to reach your bigot zone.
sheep mentality right here.
so much spinning.
so much projecting.
so much hate.
nope, were back at you taking things as you want them. picking and choosing.
Do you ever stand for anything yourself? Do you ever think for youself? or are you beholden to what the courts say?
turn your brain off, and just let it flow.