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Considering their numbers, I don't think they'll do much harm if they take the path of violence.
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Why can't you be a non-conformist just like everybody else?
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They could poison food or something. Even though I agree that they don't pose a threat to society as a whole, ithey're still dangerous.Originally posted by Last Conformist
Considering their numbers, I don't think they'll do much harm if they take the path of violence."The world is too small in Vorarlberg". Austrian ex-vice-chancellor Hubert Gorbach in a letter to Alistar [sic] Darling, looking for a job...
"Let me break this down for you, fresh from algebra II. A 95% chance to win 5 times means a (95*5) chance to win = 475% chance to win." Wiglaf, Court jester or hayseed, you judge.Comment
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No more than your average urban gang, I'd think.Why can't you be a non-conformist just like everybody else?
It's no good (from an evolutionary point of view) to have the physique of Tarzan if you have the sex drive of a philosopher. -- Michael Ruse
The Nedaverse I can accept, but not the Berzaverse. There can only be so many alternate realities. -- ElokComment
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Maybe it's because I live in Austria, where slums are rare.Originally posted by Last Conformist
No more than your average urban gang, I'd think.
"The world is too small in Vorarlberg". Austrian ex-vice-chancellor Hubert Gorbach in a letter to Alistar [sic] Darling, looking for a job...
"Let me break this down for you, fresh from algebra II. A 95% chance to win 5 times means a (95*5) chance to win = 475% chance to win." Wiglaf, Court jester or hayseed, you judge.Comment
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Well, they're not exactly thick on the ground here either.Why can't you be a non-conformist just like everybody else?
It's no good (from an evolutionary point of view) to have the physique of Tarzan if you have the sex drive of a philosopher. -- Michael Ruse
The Nedaverse I can accept, but not the Berzaverse. There can only be so many alternate realities. -- ElokComment
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The interview was interesting. I think you have an overactive imagination with regard to this group. Or a misunderstanding.Originally posted by Wernazuma III
Did you listen to the interview. "Why don't you OBEY to the lord". They are so dominated by their hate that the next step is violence.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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I can see them working their way up to death threats and minor terrorism.Comment
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Well, then you throw the book at them once they work their way up there.
Their whole schtick is to hide behind free speech. They're a bunch of attorneys. Violence would be very out of character.Last edited by DanS; May 3, 2006, 08:19.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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What interview? The "interviewed" didn't really respond to the questions and the "journalists" didn't feel ashamed to get into mud catching. That was infotainment, but no interview.Originally posted by DanS
The interview was interesting. I think you have an overactive imagination with regard to this group. Or a misunderstanding.
I don't think so, unless this group is only driven by getting audience. If so, you're probably right. But I think they're rather driven by genuine hate and zeal, thinking that, well, God hates America. This is manifest by crossing a line, such as invading a funeral, which by almost everyone, including the "average" fundamentalist, would consider more than sick.Originally posted by DanS Well, then you throw the book at them once they work their way up there.
Their whole schtick is to hide behind free speech. They're a bunch of attorneys. Violence would be very out of character.
Generally, fundamentalists at least try to appear completely sane and on air try to argue that what they do is "common sense". Not so them.
If God really hates America so much, it may be time for "real action", including violence and terrorism. I don't say it will happen, but it very well can turn into that."The world is too small in Vorarlberg". Austrian ex-vice-chancellor Hubert Gorbach in a letter to Alistar [sic] Darling, looking for a job...
"Let me break this down for you, fresh from algebra II. A 95% chance to win 5 times means a (95*5) chance to win = 475% chance to win." Wiglaf, Court jester or hayseed, you judge.Comment
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There is no line. It's sick and awful, but no more than that. What they are saying is not unlawful.This is manifest by crossing a line, such as invading a funeral
I doubt you know that many fundamentalists. I'm guessing that you have no basis to judge.Generally, fundamentalists at least try to appear completely saneI came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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Did I say they should go to jail for that?Originally posted by DanS
There is no line. It's sick and awful, but no more than that. What they are saying is not unlawful.
In person? If so, I know none (well that is, except for one Iranian who used to be a communist and now is a muslim fundie). But yes, via TV I've seen a whole bunch of extremists who tried to appear as decent people in order to make politics, while their ideas actually were pretty sick. It's like those creationists who try to sneak in Inteligent Design by covering it as science, so more people are willing to support the idea.I doubt you know that many fundamentalists. I'm guessing that you have no basis to judge."The world is too small in Vorarlberg". Austrian ex-vice-chancellor Hubert Gorbach in a letter to Alistar [sic] Darling, looking for a job...
"Let me break this down for you, fresh from algebra II. A 95% chance to win 5 times means a (95*5) chance to win = 475% chance to win." Wiglaf, Court jester or hayseed, you judge.Comment
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I'm sorry for these people.
As a christian I do feel really ashamed.Formerly known as "CyberShy"
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DanS, one can draw connections between bigoted propaganda and the potential that it has to lead to violence, or to sanction violence done by others.A lot of Republicans are not racist, but a lot of racists are Republican.Comment
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I don't think they're that predictable. Anyway, America can expect a few homegrown terrorist attacks with all the alienated veterans coming back from Iraq. Probably not related to Phelps' gang, though.Originally posted by DanS
Well, then you throw the book at them once they work their way up there.
Their whole schtick is to hide behind free speech. They're a bunch of attorneys. Violence would be very out of character.Comment
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I think Dan has them pegged correctly.
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