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Kaleva

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95. I don't think you know the meaning of the word "attack".

Tue Sep 21, 2021, 03:02 PM

Sep 2021

"attack

Definitions

intransitive verb To set upon with violent force.
intransitive verb To criticize strongly or in a hostile manner.
intransitive verb To start work on with purpose and vigor.
intransitive verb To act on in a detrimental way; cause harm to."

https://www.wordnik.com/words/attack

I see people disagreeing with the parent's decision but no example of any DUer attacking them.

IMHO, you are engaging in hyperbole.

"Essential Meaning of hyperbole
: language that describes something as better or worse than it really is"

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperbole

And because of that, I find it hard to believe that you are disgusted by others. Irritated maybe but not disgusted.

Your comment:

"I am disgusted people would attack and criticize this family."

Your use of "disgusted" is more hyperbole.

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Texas restaurant kicks out family because they were wearing masks to protect at-risk infant. [View all] Bleacher Creature Sep 2021 OP

I hope they left XanaDUer2 Sep 2021 #1

Sounds like another good place to avoid. marble falls Sep 2021 #2

U R correct. Again that is: Hang Time restaurant in Rowlett, Texas. NCjack Sep 2021 #4

How about... SergeStorms Sep 2021 #38

Obvious follow-up: aocommunalpunch Sep 2021 #3

I agree snowybirdie Sep 2021 #5

I don't think they had the child with them Lefta Dissenter Sep 2021 #8

That would make more sense. aocommunalpunch Sep 2021 #10

"While she was dining with her husband" TrogL Sep 2021 #15

Still a really, really, really bad idea. The otherwise seem to understand how viruses spread? NullTuples Sep 2021 #36

I don't disagree, but it would be just as outrageous had they been wearing masks just to be safe. NT Bleacher Creature Sep 2021 #9

An immunocompromised four-month-old should be at home, isolated and protected. sop Sep 2021 #11

No infant should really be out and about in times like this. alphafemale Sep 2021 #17

the child was not with them nt Celerity Sep 2021 #83

That has been mentioned in earlier posts. alphafemale Sep 2021 #90

I was going to write the same thing, but I didn't see in the article where the infant was with them fescuerescue Sep 2021 #20

I saw nothing to suggest the infant was there. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #25

Even more obvious question... How, exactly, did they plan to eat while wearing a mask? Lancero Sep 2021 #26

That was my thought Rebl2 Sep 2021 #27

That was my immediate thought, too. wnylib Sep 2021 #39

Yeah there was no way I would take an infant that compromised into Tribetime Sep 2021 #40

YES Dorian Gray Sep 2021 #44

we're being told it's just swell behavior during a pandemic Skittles Sep 2021 #75

I know why would you eat anywhere let alone that shithole. cinematicdiversions Sep 2021 #85

"But this is political and I need you to take your masks off" MagickMuffin Sep 2021 #6

I think it is political fescuerescue Sep 2021 #21

It's only political because of certain people making that claim MagickMuffin Sep 2021 #22

It is not political. It is a public health issue. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #28

You're right Dorian Gray Sep 2021 #46

I assume you're talking about the restaurant's response to the couple. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #64

I was in error Dorian Gray Sep 2021 #65

I've spent so much time protecting myself from my family members Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #66

When half the country says hurricane don't exist and they all belong to the same party fescuerescue Sep 2021 #52

As to matters of public safety, it is a dirty word. Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #63

That's just a different form of politics fescuerescue Sep 2021 #79

My point is that is is NOT a matter of language Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #84

So you feel that there is no disagreement on these matters at all? fescuerescue Sep 2021 #88

My point is that disagreements are scientific and medical disagreements, Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #91

At the end of the day, politics is wholly imaginary. Viruses are not. LanternWaste Sep 2021 #73

of course. Although I wouldn't say imaginary fescuerescue Sep 2021 #78

I interpreted it as refreshingly honest. How many RWers admit Hortensis Sep 2021 #50

Yes. That was her way of saynig fescuerescue Sep 2021 #53

Most people go to retaurants for food & drinks, not politics. hadEnuf Sep 2021 #104

I'd sue them. roamer65 Sep 2021 #7

"There are ignorant people in Texas" isn't news. ZonkerHarris Sep 2021 #12

Not all, but I've lived in rural Central Texas for 30+ years walkingman Sep 2021 #14

If my children were at risk I wouldn't be going out. Throck Sep 2021 #13

Yes. This restaurant definitely needs to be avoided, tanyev Sep 2021 #30

Turn the Owner in for attempting to abort an infant!!! Sane1 Sep 2021 #16

Nah, they don't care about a baby. wnylib Sep 2021 #48

Not that I am planning to or ever want to go to Texas for absolutely any reason Sherman A1 Sep 2021 #18

This is just the dumbest thing I've heard recently Mad_Machine76 Sep 2021 #19

All while claiming that they're not "sheeple" lambchopp59 Sep 2021 #23

I'll bet the restaurant owner who thinks it would be ok to kill a baby with COVID... CaptainTruth Sep 2021 #24

I mean.... Dorian Gray Sep 2021 #47

Rowlett is a Dallas suburb IronLionZion Sep 2021 #29

Should be spelled Roulette wnylib Sep 2021 #49

Conservatives love claiming 99% survival rate IronLionZion Sep 2021 #58

Maybe that explains why they feel wnylib Sep 2021 #69

They don't believe in math, just nonsensical slogans that sound good IronLionZion Sep 2021 #70

They are feeling the brunt of more wnylib Sep 2021 #74

The NO mask sign is all you need to know about any business aeromanKC Sep 2021 #31

Somehow I will bet they are just fine to Open carry your AR on a chest sling though. mackdaddy Sep 2021 #108

Another selfish,spiteful freedum type that's going to show others. MarcA Sep 2021 #32

Why are they even in a restaurant? marie999 Sep 2021 #33

i was thinking the same thing. why the hell were they in a restaurant?? orleans Sep 2021 #99

This place should get slammed with viral 1 star Google/Yelp reviews AdamGG Sep 2021 #34

Next thing coming... blue and red flags flying outside to indicate the hospitality... Harker Sep 2021 #35

When You think you have seen it all.....THERE IS ALWAYS MORE.....ALWAYS!!! Stuart G Sep 2021 #37

It is only political because MAGAts make a personal choice political. But they want their anti-publi Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2021 #41

This is stupid Dorian Gray Sep 2021 #42

I am all for masking Dorian Gray Sep 2021 #43

F**king reQublicOns want their freedumbs to not wear a mask KS Toronado Sep 2021 #45

That couple didn't owe ANYONE an explanation for why they chose to protect themselves Maru Kitteh Sep 2021 #51

This. Salviati Sep 2021 #55

This, this, and more this. Bleacher Creature Sep 2021 #60

this this this. mopinko Sep 2021 #68

+1 MustLoveBeagles Sep 2021 #72

I said the same thing in post #62 AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #81

Politics aside, Equomba Sep 2021 #54

At least people now know what a shit-hole that place is. rockfordfile Sep 2021 #56

Be a shame if they got some bad reviews. Jon King Sep 2021 #57

Hang Time Sports Bar & Grill, Always a Good Time ... aggiesal Sep 2021 #59

Oh God, my 96 year old fragile aunt lives in Rowlett. lark Sep 2021 #61

I find it reprehensible that so many here are attacking the family for going out AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #62

Other articles suggest you are correct - Ms. Toad Sep 2021 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Sep 2021 #80

I will feel free to criticize anyone who brings a four month old to a loud sports bar. cinematicdiversions Sep 2021 #86

The child WAS NOT with them AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #87

I stand corrected I thought the child was there. cinematicdiversions Sep 2021 #101

I don't think you know the meaning of the word "attack". Kaleva Sep 2021 #95

Thanks for that, but I will stick with what I said. AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #96

IMHO, it was warranted as constructive discussion is more constructive when proper words are used Kaleva Sep 2021 #97

Next time, please keep that to yourself AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #98

I don't think you understand what people do at a discussion board Kaleva Sep 2021 #103

You are really rude. AZLD4Candidate Sep 2021 #105

Research "Discussion Board"!! USALiberal Sep 2021 #107

Really? Need to list your degrees? Nt USALiberal Sep 2021 #106

Texas: "Not a fetus anymore? Then the hell with yall!" struggle4progress Sep 2021 #71

Beto? BlueWavePsych Sep 2021 #76

I'm not outraged by this. I think it went rather well. Captain Stern Sep 2021 #77

Good grief. malthaussen Sep 2021 #82

Fascist restaurants ought to start using a sign at the door to indicate their ideology GoodRaisin Sep 2021 #89

All this anti science , anti democracy , anti any thing decent and good , I think is a country that geretogo Sep 2021 #92

And what is interesting is all of the freedom crowd dsc Sep 2021 #93

More here from earlier thread left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #94

Wouldn't they have to take the masks off to eat? Jon King Sep 2021 #100

This restaurant must have food to die for! I wouldn't eat in a restaurant right now if they gave me liberal_mama Sep 2021 #102