Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
we absolutely are entitled to our opinion. this seems to still be a free country. most especially if you are an involved party. however, thats not a decision I can or should make for another even where I might be an involved party.
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Sorry, Brian. I know this was your dude. Going to have to settle for one of the crusty old coots, unfortunately.
Thank you. I appreciate that thought very much!
Some of the Yang people out west here are saying they will still vote for Yang. That seems like a wasted vote to me. I'm thinking very likely I'll go with either Klobuchar or Pete in the Calif primary. But for fucks sake, whoever gets the Dem nod- even if it is some crusty old fart- I sure as hell hope they can pull off a win against Donald The Terrible.
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Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Shit, man, I didn't realize when I said that that I deleted your comments. I'll wield my power more responsibly from here on out.
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Shit, man, I didn't realize when I said that that I deleted your comments. I'll wield my power more responsibly from here on out.
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Shit, man, I didn't realize when I said that that I deleted your comments. I'll wield my power more responsibly from here on out.
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
It might just be the latter.
i know perfectly well what it means, but thanks for yet another unoriginal thought.
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Finally after Andrew Yang drops out, I open this thread to see what people thought of him. Turns out this thread's not about him.
I'll miss him. His non-combative approach was a breath of fresh air (though the "MATH" hat would have been treated as combative). Even if he's never going to be president, I hope to see him around...
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Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
For someone with such consistently bad takes, you're shockingly confident the majority agrees with you.
telling people they aren't allowed an opinion/voice on any given subject is an attempt to censor that person.
understand now?
*Bleep*
It's not ok to alter someone's post in any way. Just a heads up.
Stop censoring me.
Not me. In the past people would do it (me included) as jokes, etc. Kat didn't like and told us all to stop. She won't let that continue. So please tell her to stop censoring. Or don't. I don't care anymore.
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
For someone with such consistently bad takes, you're shockingly confident the majority agrees with you.
Ignoring your trolling, my comment is my own opinion. I'm unsure how you would get "shockingly confident the majority agrees with you" out of that.
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
For someone with such consistently bad takes, you're shockingly confident the majority agrees with you.
Ignoring your trolling, my comment is my own opinion. I'm unsure how you would get "shockingly confident the majority agrees with you" out of that.
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
For someone with such consistently bad takes, you're shockingly confident the majority agrees with you.
Ignoring your trolling, my comment is my own opinion. I'm unsure how you would get "shockingly confident the majority agrees with you" out of that.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Shit, man, I didn't realize when I said that that I deleted your comments. I'll wield my power more responsibly from here on out.
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
It might just be the latter.
i know perfectly well what it means, but thanks for yet another unoriginal thought.
Zing, you really got me there.
Here's another unoriginal thought, you don't know what true censorship means, it's either by ignorance or stubbornness. I really don't care but it is amusing.
Nobody was censored.
On topic, I liked Yang. But am glad to see him throw in the towel now, it was the right time. A candidate with ideas ahead of his time.
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
For someone with such consistently bad takes, you're shockingly confident the majority agrees with you.
Ignoring your trolling, my comment is my own opinion. I'm unsure how you would get "shockingly confident the majority agrees with you" out of that.
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
For someone with such consistently bad takes, you're shockingly confident the majority agrees with you.
Ignoring your trolling, my comment is my own opinion. I'm unsure how you would get "shockingly confident the majority agrees with you" out of that.
Reasoning.
Ah, no wonder you got it 100% wrong.
You're more of a gut instinct kinda guy.
You're more of a projection sort of guy. Like trump. Project what you know about yourself on to others.
Given a) the level of anti-Trump sentiment around here; and b) the simultaneous impulse toward civic engagement (i.e., the general sense that people should vote), I must confess I'm a little surprised by y'all's nearly-universal "everyone gets an opinion" take. Isn't the combination of entitlement to an opinion and civi engagement what got us into this problem?
No, it's the failure of many not exercising that right.
For someone with such consistently bad takes, you're shockingly confident the majority agrees with you.
Ignoring your trolling, my comment is my own opinion. I'm unsure how you would get "shockingly confident the majority agrees with you" out of that.
Reasoning.
Ah, no wonder you got it 100% wrong.
You're more of a gut instinct kinda guy.
Your more of a projection sort of guy. Like trump. Project what you know about yourself on to others.
I have never once said you're prematurely gray, increasingly overweight, or poor-postured!!
Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Shit, man, I didn't realize when I said that that I deleted your comments. I'll wield my power more responsibly from here on out.
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
It might just be the latter.
i know perfectly well what it means, but thanks for yet another unoriginal thought.
Zing, you really got me there.
Here's another unoriginal thought, you don't know what true censorship means, it's either by ignorance or stubbornness. I really don't care but it is amusing.
Nobody was censored.
On topic, I liked Yang. But am glad to see him throw in the towel now, it was the right time. A candidate with ideas ahead of his time.
Only because thoughts CAN'T be censored yet...the desire to do so has certainly been expressed.
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brianlux
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Finally after Andrew Yang drops out, I open this thread to see what people thought of him. Turns out this thread's not about him.
I'll miss him. His non-combative approach was a breath of fresh air (though the "MATH" hat would have been treated as combative). Even if he's never going to be president, I hope to see him around...
It's a shame it got side-tracked. But it's AMT, I guess I should have expected it.
Yeah. I'm sorry to see Yang go. I hope he will continue to be an influence. I sure like his energy and ideas!
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And I'm still wear my MATH. pin!
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!" -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Shit, man, I didn't realize when I said that that I deleted your comments. I'll wield my power more responsibly from here on out.
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
It might just be the latter.
i know perfectly well what it means, but thanks for yet another unoriginal thought.
Zing, you really got me there.
Here's another unoriginal thought, you don't know what true censorship means, it's either by ignorance or stubbornness. I really don't care but it is amusing.
Nobody was censored.
On topic, I liked Yang. But am glad to see him throw in the towel now, it was the right time. A candidate with ideas ahead of his time.
Only because thoughts CAN'T be censored yet...the desire to do so has certainly been expressed.
exactly.
jesus the pathetic interest in "gotchas" around here sure seems to be more important than listening to another's point of view.
I KNOW NO ONE WAS LITERALLY CENSORED.
SMFH
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
Everyone is entitled to an opinion on anything they want to have an opinion on, Mr. Thought Police. That doesn't mean everyone is entitled to a VOTE on every issue, but we all have opinions, including Mr. Thought Police.
I like Yang, he's a smart fellow and I would be glad to have him as POTUS.
Why?
Having freedom of thought is an intrinsic part of being human. Most opinions probably aren't worth a damn, but that doesn't mean we should control what people think. Not that we could, anyways. I'm shocked a University professor would be so eager to censor the very thoughts of those with whom he disagrees.
Who is censoring? I'm in no position to censor anyone but myself. And I do.
This is why I earlier said that I find cincy (and perhaps you) more arrogant than me: you grant yourself the right to have an opinion on literally everything. I would never claim that for myself.
you literally have said several times over many threads "you aren't entitled to an opinion on this". not sure how it can be a more clear example of censoring.
gambs is a self-professed arrogant. and i think i can speak for many that we still love him to bits.
Shit, man, I didn't realize when I said that that I deleted your comments. I'll wield my power more responsibly from here on out.
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
It might just be the latter.
i know perfectly well what it means, but thanks for yet another unoriginal thought.
Zing, you really got me there.
Here's another unoriginal thought, you don't know what true censorship means, it's either by ignorance or stubbornness. I really don't care but it is amusing.
Nobody was censored.
On topic, I liked Yang. But am glad to see him throw in the towel now, it was the right time. A candidate with ideas ahead of his time.
I'm not interested in "zings". pointing out an annoying pattern of yours. I'm not interested in your constant "I'm going to agree with THIS guy and pile on the guy he disagrees with instead of adding to the discussion in any meaningful way".
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It's good to be back around these parts, missed y'all!
Going to have to settle for one of the crusty old coots, unfortunately.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Alternate response: you don't know what the word "censor" means.
understand now?
-EV 8/14/93
-EV 8/14/93
I'll miss him. His non-combative approach was a breath of fresh air (though the "MATH" hat would have been treated as combative). Even if he's never going to be president, I hope to see him around...
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Here's another unoriginal thought, you don't know what true censorship means, it's either by ignorance or stubbornness. I really don't care but it is amusing.
Nobody was censored.
On topic, I liked Yang. But am glad to see him throw in the towel now, it was the right time. A candidate with ideas ahead of his time.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
jesus the pathetic interest in "gotchas" around here sure seems to be more important than listening to another's point of view.
I KNOW NO ONE WAS LITERALLY CENSORED.
SMFH
-EV 8/14/93
-EV 8/14/93