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Obama portrayed as Hitler.

brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,084
edited February 2013 in A Moving Train
Good grief, don't these Tea Party type people have anything better to do with their time? Today, in front of our post office, a couple of people were handing out "Impeach Obama" leaflets. Next to them were two large posters of Obama with a Hitler mustache and the words "Impeach Obama" at the bottom. My first thought were that these people should get a life and get an education while they are at it. My second thought was that I suppose I should be grateful for these people making fools of themselves and what they stand for.

I know some of you may disagree with this but why is our US post office tolerating this nonsense? OK- they have the right to free speech, but please, take it somewhere else! :roll:
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,714
    th ehead of our states board of ed posted/shared that false quote from hitler. Said she wasnt trying to make the obama is hitler connection.

    I would hope that those tasked with overseeing the schools for our state might do a little research before spouting off.
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  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    This could totally go in the Out of touch republicans thread. :lol:
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    I think it's ridiculous too - but the same shit is slung from "the other side" as well.

    Both suck for it.

    Rise above, motherfuckers! (I'm looking at all parties; it'd be short-sighted of me to do otherwise)

    As to the protesting...were they on private or public property?
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,459
    So, just to get this straight. You are against people's right to peacefully assemble?
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  • KatKat Posts: 4,872
    I'm against people comparing anyone to Hitler because it diminishes the horror that was Hitler.

    Have a great weekend all. :)
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  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,517
    I saw people from the same organization with a table set up outside a bank a few months ago. Being the son/nephew of Holocaust survivors, I had words with the "people", and pointed out that many survivors lived in the neighborhood. The rocket scientist informed me that they have many survivors who support their impeach Obama cause.

    I only stand 5 ' 7", but if something enrages me, WATCH OUT!

    They have the right to assemble, and I have the right to react!
  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    cincybearcat wrote:
    So, just to get this straight. You are against people's right to peacefully assemble?

    Do you feel that hate speech is peacefully assembling?
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    Kat wrote:
    I'm against people comparing anyone to Hitler because it diminishes the horror that was Hitler.

    Have a great weekend all. :)

    A lot of people i talk to here have this point of view, but maybe by comparing Hitler to (insert any global politician)we can stop the next Hitler. Why wait until someone else achieves the Horrors that Hitler did,
    it would be pointless if it's after the fact.
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Kat wrote:
    I'm against people comparing anyone to Hitler because it diminishes the horror that was Hitler.

    Have a great weekend all. :)
    I agree with this, Kat. I'm against it too...but I have to accept their right to do so - coming from the same place as Joe.

    You have a great weekend too. Long one here :)
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    shit, this has been going for years...it used to be the lyndon larouche people and the hitler mustache on [insert current president here]...when the larouche revolution didn't happen, they latched on to the next group of crazy...tea party

    when i pass them going to of from the post office, i laugh...poor, damaged people
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,517
    norm wrote:
    shit, this has been going for years...it used to be the lyndon larouche people and the hitler mustache on [insert current president here]...when the larouche revolution didn't happen, they latched on to the next group of crazy...tea party

    when i pass them going to of from the post office, i laugh...poor, damaged people

    Realizing they are damaged people is a great sign of awareness.....wish I could feel that way more often.
  • pandorapandora Posts: 21,855
    edited February 2013
    I've made the contact list now for numerous petitions, just received 3 more to sign.
    I like the process, I like free speech, I like our President though don't always agree with him.
    Likening him to Hitler is ridiculous and thoughtless very unnecessary and down right weak.
    They have the right to do it and I have the right to ignore it. I like our rights, I vote to keep them all.
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  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,084
    hedonist wrote:

    As to the protesting...were they on private or public property?

    They were (probably still are) on the sidewalk in front of the USPS.
    cincybearcat wrote:
    So, just to get this straight. You are against people's right to peacefully assemble?

    The vibe was bad- not exactly violent but not what I would call peaceful.
    Kat wrote:
    I'm against people comparing anyone to Hitler because it diminishes the horror that was Hitler.

    Have a great weekend all. :)

    That makes sense, Kat. My biggest issue here is the grossly out of balance comparison.
    Thanks and you have a great weekend too! :)
    Jeanwah wrote:
    Do you feel that hate speech is peacefully assembling?

    Exactly, Jeanway! These people are exuding hatefulness.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,616
    Yeah i saw some of them had a table set up last yr with all kinds of vile posters and signs i walked towards their table and made belive i tripped and grabbed the table and tumbled to the ground all of thier shit was all over the ground i apologized and walked away ....
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    *disclaimer - fucking quotes! couldn't get it right, but was quoting this, brian.

    argh :mrgreen:

    They were (probably still are) on the sidewalk in front of the USPS.

    So then it's their right...right? Don't have to agree with them - I don't - but it IS their right. I wasn't on par with the occupiers from what, a year or two ago, but also supported their freedom to assemble, their freedom of speak out and wonder if they had something better to do.

    I'm not really getting the difference, unless it's a matter of (dis)agreeing with them or not. OK to laugh or pity them in one scenario but not another? Nope.

    This may be a way-off tangent and apologies if so...but nearly every time I go to our local markets, I'm asked to sign a petition or donate money to a cause. Some I'm for, some not...but I never give out my credit card information to people I don't know and tell them this politely.

    I've had shit talked to me for it, among other things. It's not much different.

    I say let 'em all be, same for us.
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    Dear Tea Party Psycho Douchebags,
    There is nothing in the Constitution that calls for the Impeachment of a President on grounds that he wasn't the guy you voted for.

    Love,
    cosmo.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    they're entitled to their bullshit opinions and i'm entitled to my bullshit opinions :ugeek:
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,084
    hedonist wrote:
    *disclaimer - fucking quotes! couldn't get it right, but was quoting this, brian.

    argh :mrgreen:

    They were (probably still are) on the sidewalk in front of the USPS.

    So then it's their right...right? Don't have to agree with them - I don't - but it IS their right. I wasn't on par with the occupiers from what, a year or two ago, but also supported their freedom to assemble, their freedom of speak out and wonder if they had something better to do.

    I'm not really getting the difference, unless it's a matter of (dis)agreeing with them or not. OK to laugh or pity them in one scenario but not another? Nope.

    This may be a way-off tangent and apologies if so...but nearly every time I go to our local markets, I'm asked to sign a petition or donate money to a cause. Some I'm for, some not...but I never give out my credit card information to people I don't know and tell them this politely.

    I've had shit talked to me for it, among other things. It's not much different.

    I say let 'em all be, same for us.
    Well first of all, you've got to understand that quotes were invented by the Nazi's as a way to confuse the Luddites who counteracted with the apostrophe. At least I think that's how it goes. Oh, and don't forget- Vonnegut hated the semi-colon! :lol:

    Yeah, I'm honestly not sure but I guess it's their right but that doesn't make it right to portray our president as Hitler- not to my way of thinking. There are a lot of things that are legal that I think are wrong. And there are a few things that are illegal that I think are just fine. :lol:

    Even though I said I wished they would go away, I never said they should be arrested or detained. They have the right to be a hemorrhoids as well but I don't want to see a picture of it. That's kind of how I feel about their creepy posters. I guess I'm getting old fashioned and conservative that way.
    Cosmo wrote:
    Dear Tea Party Psycho Douchebags,
    There is nothing in the Constitution that calls for the Impeachment of a President on grounds that he wasn't the guy you voted for.

    Love,
    cosmo.
    This!

    norm wrote:
    they're entitled to their bullshit opinions and i'm entitled to my bullshit opinions :ugeek:
    So true! Remembering of course that some bullshit draws flies while other bullshit makes good compost!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
    Democracy Dies in Darkness- Washington Post













  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    Cosmo wrote:
    Dear Tea Party Psycho Douchebags,
    There is nothing in the Constitution that calls for the Impeachment of a President on grounds that he wasn't the guy you voted for.

    Love,
    cosmo.
    :lol::lol:
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    they probably would have gotten more support if they portrayed him as:






    black_panthers.jpg
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,084
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    they probably would have gotten more support if they portrayed him as:






    black_panthers.jpg

    :lol: I'm pretty sure these bozos are just as ignorant about the Panthers as they are about Hitler.

    But I have to say, if their posters depicted Obama in a leather jacket and beret I'd of stolen one of them! :D
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
    Democracy Dies in Darkness- Washington Post













  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    brianlux wrote:
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    they probably would have gotten more support if they portrayed him as:






    black_panthers.jpg

    :lol: I'm pretty sure these bozos are just as ignorant about the Panthers as they are about Hitler.

    But I have to say, if their posters depicted Obama in a leather jacket and beret I'd of stolen one of them! :D
    these people are motivated by fear. people are not scared of hitler anymore. people are not offended by him anymore. there is a segment of the american population that is quite fearful of a black man with a gun, an afro, and a leather jacket.
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,084
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    brianlux wrote:
    gimmesometruth27 wrote:
    they probably would have gotten more support if they portrayed him as:






    black_panthers.jpg

    :lol: I'm pretty sure these bozos are just as ignorant about the Panthers as they are about Hitler.

    But I have to say, if their posters depicted Obama in a leather jacket and beret I'd of stolen one of them! :D
    these people are motivated by fear. people are not scared of hitler anymore. people are not offended by him anymore. there is a segment of the american population that is quite fearful of a black man with a gun, an afro, and a leather jacket.

    That is so true. Sometime I see the anger on these people faces and realize what I'm really seeing is fear. And they're often the same people who try very hard to look bad-assed.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
    Democracy Dies in Darkness- Washington Post













  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,459
    Jeanwah wrote:
    cincybearcat wrote:
    So, just to get this straight. You are against people's right to peacefully assemble?

    Do you feel that hate speech is peacefully assembling?

    Hahaha, sorry I got pulled away. I was just messing with Brian. These people are idiots.
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  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,459
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    I saw people from the same organization with a table set up outside a bank a few months ago. Being the son/nephew of Holocaust survivors, I had words with the "people", and pointed out that many survivors lived in the neighborhood. The rocket scientist informed me that they have many survivors who support their impeach Obama cause.

    I only stand 5 ' 7", but if something enrages me, WATCH OUT!

    They have the right to assemble, and I have the right to react!

    Actually depending on your reaction you may not have that right. What reaction are you talking about?
    hippiemom = goodness
  • Guitar92playerGuitar92player Posts: 664
    I think its stupid when any side compares the President to any evil person or thing.

    People did it for Bush, which was stupid. And people are doing it to Obama, which is stupid. In fact, I am sure it has happened to most Presidents.

    They do it because deep down they think the opposite side is shit and only their side is right, but in reality both sides want the sane conclusion but have different ideas on how to get there.
    ~Carter~

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    or you can come to terms and realize
    you're the only one who can't forgive yourself, oh
    makes much more sense to live in the present tense     - Present Tense
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,084
    Guitar92player wrote:
    I think its stupid when any side compares the President to any evil person or thing.

    People did it for Bush, which was stupid. And people are doing it to Obama, which is stupid. In fact, I am sure it has happened to most Presidents.

    They do it because deep down they think the opposite side is shit and only their side is right, but in reality both sides want the sane conclusion but have different ideas on how to get there.

    I agree. Of course Bush only needed to be compared to himself if you know what I mean. He certainly never stood up well against his father- a president I also had big issues with- but if you read Flyboys you understand that Bush the elder at least had courage.

    But I digress.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
    Democracy Dies in Darkness- Washington Post













  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,084
    cincybearcat wrote:
    Jeanwah wrote:
    cincybearcat wrote:
    So, just to get this straight. You are against people's right to peacefully assemble?

    Do you feel that hate speech is peacefully assembling?

    Hahaha, sorry I got pulled away. I was just messing with Brian. These people are idiots.

    I saw that! Just wait 'till I get back from work! (I'll have thought of a good come back by then! :lol: )
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.
    Democracy Dies in Darkness- Washington Post













  • JimmyVJimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,183
    Cosmo wrote:
    Dear Tea Party Psycho Douchebags,
    There is nothing in the Constitution that calls for the Impeachment of a President on grounds that he wasn't the guy you voted for.

    Love,
    cosmo.

    This cannot be stated enough. They pretend to love the Constitution but make a mockery of it whenever they can.
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