Right-wing fucktards are as mentally ill as the hippies they oppose on the left. Both are cut from the same cloth.
The extent to which both idealogical camps distort reality to conform to their world-view is impressive, a maze of rationalizations and self-delusion.
Unfortunately for the rest of us, they make a habit of sticking their nose in everybody’s business, telling people how to live and what to believe.
Any self-respecting practicing Christian would approach matters of faith with compassion and humility. Jesus does not approve of right-wing fucktards.
For those of you defending a buffoon like Christine O’Donnell advocating the teaching of Creationism in public school science class:
It puts you squarely in the middle of the unstable right-wing “Nut Camp”. You are now officially part of the modern-day racist white christian bigot club. Let us know when you come out of the closet.
The rest of us, we’ll abide by the view, defended by the Constitution, its Amendments and decades of settled law, that in America, we are free to practice a belief system of our choosing, that the government has no right to legislate or otherwise dictate religious beliefs to individuals; and that includes the notion that Creationism, a biblical teaching with no basis in scientific fact, should not be part of a science curriculum for children in our public schools.[/quote]
Gandalf: Great post. And, its good to not only have you back, but in such strong voice as well.
I agree with your assessment regarding the extreme poles of both parties, and I commented on the radicalized elements on both the Right and the Left, and how much influence they exert on both the GOP and the Dems.
Unlike the 1930s, when the fringe elements were limited in how far and wide they could spread their message, now we have mass media, the Internet and the 24hr news cycle. And, let’s be honest, the MSM panders to the extreme elements within BOTH parties, because it generates strong ratings. I cannot believe that, to a serious journalist, someone like O’Donnell (or Palin) would inspire even the slightest interest. But, to a news producer who’s fighting off stiff competition and has to keep feeding the beast, its grist for the mill.
Its demagogy, pure and simple, and regardless of which side is practicing it. The signs and symbols and language are all there and, to people who are frightened, or angry, or disenfranchised, it resonates deeply. Just look at how the humiliated, frightened and angry German populace responded to Hitler.
Sorry, Gandalf, I couldn’t resist. What’s a good argument without Hitler?
