Andrew Yang's Humanity Forward Movement

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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    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. 
    Good thing I'm somewhat partial to Ohioans.
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    hedonist said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    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. 
    Good thing I'm somewhat partial to Ohioans.
    :smiley:
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Ohio sucks, but some of us Ohioans aren't ALL bad lol 
    It's good to be back around these parts, missed y'all!
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  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,960
    Sorry, Brian.  I know this was your dude.
    Going to have to settle for one of the crusty old coots, unfortunately.
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 45,180
    edited February 2020
    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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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,768
    F Me In The Brain said:
    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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  • ecdanc
    ecdanc Posts: 1,814
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    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. 
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    ecdanc said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    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.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,997
    telling people they aren't allowed an opinion/voice on any given subject is an attempt to censor that person. 

    understand now?
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,997
    dignin said:
    ecdanc said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    ecdanc said:
    rgambs said:
    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. 
    Your boos mean nothing to me, for I have seen what makes you cheer



  • OnWis97
    OnWis97 St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,683
    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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  • ecdanc
    ecdanc Posts: 1,814
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    telling people they aren't allowed an opinion/voice on any given subject is an attempt to censor that person. 

    understand now?
    *Bleep*
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,959
    ecdanc said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    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.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • ecdanc
    ecdanc Posts: 1,814
    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?


  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,959
    ecdanc said:
    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.  
    hippiemom = goodness
  • ecdanc
    ecdanc Posts: 1,814
    cincybearcat said:
    ecdanc said:
    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. 
  • ecdanc
    ecdanc Posts: 1,814
    cincybearcat said:
    ecdanc said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    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. 
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,959
    ecdanc said:
    cincybearcat said:
    ecdanc said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    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.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,959
    ecdanc said:
    cincybearcat said:
    ecdanc said:
    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. 
    hippiemom = goodness
  • ecdanc
    ecdanc Posts: 1,814
    cincybearcat said:
    ecdanc said:
    cincybearcat said:
    ecdanc said:
    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. 

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