Posted by Dr. Bob on December 17, 2004, at 1:09:16
In reply to Re: please be civil » KaraS, posted by Gabbix2 on December 16, 2004, at 0:32:19
> > The problem I have with this issue is that there is a large group insistent on forcing their opinion onto the rest of the population (by constitutional ammendment, no less!)
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> I thought I made it pretty clear in that post that I was referring to the media mostly, and that I hoped we babblers could do better.
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> AuntieMelThe media is trying to force their opinion onto the rest of the population?
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> > > I think Bush is the most divisive President we've ever had.
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> I can't believe that you are finding fault with that statement I made. I was trying very hard to be civil when writing this post. That one sentence of mine isn't attacking anyone's views. IMHO it's just expressing a sentiment that BOTH sides of the political spectrum would probably agree with. What other president has caused this much polarization?
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> I tried very hard not to slam anyone for their beliefs. I'm in shock - that's all I can say here.
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> KaraSorry about that, I didn't mean to slam you, either. But my concern was that those who support Bush wouldn't want him to be referred to as "creating the most disunity or dissension".
> Kara's statement was no different than saying The subject of abortion divided a town.
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> Gabbix2IMO, "the election" would be more like "the subject of abortion", and "Bush" was more like "the pro-choice candidate"...
Bob
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