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14. wouldn't that make DU disappear?

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Ya know, I'd rather have all the catholic bashers leave than the catholics [View all] quinnox Mar 2013 OP

I think they should both stay. But put each other on Ignore. nomorenomore08 Mar 2013 #1

How many times? brush Mar 2013 #105

No one has to leave RobertEarl Mar 2013 #2

not the only lame ones PatrynXX Mar 2013 #23

Come again? hrmjustin Mar 2013 #26

Heh RobertEarl Mar 2013 #32

I agree with you that Jesus is angry at those who covered up and committed crimes against children. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #35

I'm a white male. So are the KKK RobertEarl Mar 2013 #42

The KKK is an evil org. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #51

I would re think that comparison. zeemike Mar 2013 #52

It was no comparison RobertEarl Mar 2013 #56

I disagree. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #63

You are right RobertEarl Mar 2013 #75

Poor decisions by the Church leadership no more represent... Beartracks Mar 2013 #71

Well sure it does... zeemike Mar 2013 #78

You may be right about the KKK RobertEarl Mar 2013 #87

I bow to a Woman. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #93

That's what I find odd about Catholics and others RobertEarl Mar 2013 #96

Ok I understand your point. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #97

I'll have to ask Jesus himself... RoccoR5955 Mar 2013 #82

Was that meant as a joke? hrmjustin Mar 2013 #86

No RoccoR5955 Mar 2013 #88

LMAO!!! hrmjustin Mar 2013 #90

that's not what people are reacting to BainsBane Mar 2013 #74

What does this mean? RobertEarl Mar 2013 #79

Read the threads BainsBane Mar 2013 #81

Were those posts alerted on? RobertEarl Mar 2013 #92

Yes BainsBane Mar 2013 #95

Religion is a choice. JDPriestly Mar 2013 #130

Yes, I understand you see it that way BainsBane Mar 2013 #131

Very well said. Rhiannon12866 Mar 2013 #132

Thanks BainsBane Mar 2013 #133

I totally understand what you mean Rhiannon12866 Mar 2013 #134

I dunno if Jesus is shaking his head... RoccoR5955 Mar 2013 #80

Amen (pun intended)....from a non-Christian agnostic. abq e streeter Mar 2013 #3

I know you miss meta sharp_stick Mar 2013 #4

Did something happen to meta? dkf Mar 2013 #67

Why should anyone leave? Fumesucker Mar 2013 #5

heh quinnox Mar 2013 #8

It's more than hurt feelings. CBHagman Mar 2013 #16

The only community standards are those a jury votes to uphold Fumesucker Mar 2013 #20

as an open minded person the PatrynXX Mar 2013 #24

so you're letting "the man" make the decisions for you snooper2 Mar 2013 #30

The community standards are posted on the site. CBHagman Mar 2013 #43

Meh, I'm a sixtysomething white male who lives in the deep South Fumesucker Mar 2013 #54

I'd rather forum hosts would lock non-GD posts. progressoid Mar 2013 #6

But it is called general discussion MattBaggins Mar 2013 #12

General Discussion Statment of Purpose..."No whining about DU" progressoid Mar 2013 #13

wouldn't that make DU disappear? MattBaggins Mar 2013 #14

LOL! reformist2 Mar 2013 #136

You're whining too pintobean Mar 2013 #21

I know! progressoid Mar 2013 #22

They tried a system for a few months Nevernose Mar 2013 #70

I don't even remember that! Like listing an item in two eBay categories. :-) gateley Mar 2013 #108

OP not helpful. Hissyspit Mar 2013 #7

Everyone can stay as long as they admit that I'm always right. Buzz Clik Mar 2013 #9

lol quinnox Mar 2013 #10

Only if we can send the MRA goons with them. MattBaggins Mar 2013 #11

It looks like everyone is packing their bags. defacto7 Mar 2013 #46

Just curious why you think either group would have to leave? EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2013 #15

It/ getting well over the top nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #17

I disagree, who has been forced out bysundown? rustydog Mar 2013 #18

Here nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #19

Really? dsc Mar 2013 #33

No, unless the authors s the pope nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #34

well I'll tell you what dsc Mar 2013 #39

Although I don't always agree with the way you communicate your point defacto7 Mar 2013 #50

We seem to know so little about history. zeemike Mar 2013 #69

again the problem isn't that they say they have been persecuted dsc Mar 2013 #77

Who said that? zeemike Mar 2013 #85

the title of the book is the last acceptable persecution dsc Mar 2013 #89

I guess I read English different than you zeemike Mar 2013 #94

Here us the tittle nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #117

first of all I am 45 dsc Mar 2013 #119

Academics do that regularly nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #120

fine dsc Mar 2013 #122

None of us is saying you are having it easier or harder nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #123

In 29 States it is perfectly legal to discriminate against LGBT people in employment and housing. Bluenorthwest Mar 2013 #140

You know what is hysterical.... nadinbrzezinski Mar 2013 #141

Please point to me how Catholics are persecuted and discriminated against in the modern day US ButterflyBlood Mar 2013 #126

it is completely ridiculous Skittles Mar 2013 #62

When was the last time a council of female atheists MattBaggins Mar 2013 #47

for some every response to a defense roguevalley Mar 2013 #29

Meh. GodlessBiker Mar 2013 #25

This explains the hostility to feminists. nt geek tragedy Mar 2013 #27

I say we have a simple test.. snooper2 Mar 2013 #28

Sure, keep the self deluded, and ditch the realists... truebrit71 Mar 2013 #31

Science will fly you to the moon, religion will fly you into buildings. Egalitarian Thug Mar 2013 #36

ignore is your friend.... madrchsod Mar 2013 #37

That offends me MattBaggins Mar 2013 #48

Needs some context. Really don�t know what your complaint is, 20score Mar 2013 #38

There's a huge ongoing war defacto7 Mar 2013 #57

A Catholic wanting to banish non-Catholics. Apophis Mar 2013 #40

The anti-Catholic posts are consuming a lot of energy... CBHagman Mar 2013 #41

We should be tolerant of religion or one's desire not to participate. Thinkingabout Mar 2013 #44

I don't want to bash any religion, everyone has a right to their own beliefs mountain grammy Mar 2013 #45

I'm with you grammy. defacto7 Mar 2013 #58

Hear, hear. Rozlee Mar 2013 #73

well said. mountain grammy Mar 2013 #100

And I will bash ALL religions, RoccoR5955 Mar 2013 #84

So what? D23MIURG23 Mar 2013 #49

I still hold a grudge lindysalsagal Mar 2013 #53

"The annoyance might come from the annoyed-person's doubts. " defacto7 Mar 2013 #60

I like the part that God is a male bipod who looks like me (except for the invisible part). AnotherMcIntosh Mar 2013 #64

You hold a grudge over 500 year-old events, and you think people have doubts about cordelia Mar 2013 #68

I hereby nominate cordelia for Lord Head Magistrate of the Spelling Police. lindysalsagal Mar 2013 #146

Don't hold your breath skepticscott Mar 2013 #55

Have you every heard of changing the church from within. hrmjustin Mar 2013 #66

Nobody has been "bullied" skepticscott Mar 2013 #142

There is a difference in saying the church is wrong here and here with I as a christian do all the hrmjustin Mar 2013 #143

This site has a real problem with anti-Catholicism and anti-religion sentiment in general. nt SylviaD Mar 2013 #59

Well if this is a persecution contest, JEB Mar 2013 #98

Is this similar to that ridiculous pasta monster? Its not funny, nor is that. n/t SylviaD Mar 2013 #144

How about banning JEB Mar 2013 #145

why does anyone have to leave? Skittles Mar 2013 #61

DU is supposed to be a place where like-minded Democrats can discuss issues of interest to LibDemAlways Mar 2013 #65

I agree because I despise bigotry BainsBane Mar 2013 #72

Bigotry of GOP supporters? n-t Logical Mar 2013 #99

Perhaps you can point me to the part of the constitution BainsBane Mar 2013 #102

Really? Disliking religous groups is banned in the constitution??? n-t Logical Mar 2013 #106

discrimination is BainsBane Mar 2013 #110

So your argument is posts on the DU are breaking laws? n-t Logical Mar 2013 #111

Try rereading BainsBane Mar 2013 #112

I think you are exaggerating. But pretty sure you realize it. n-t Logical Mar 2013 #113

no BainsBane Mar 2013 #115

Lol, you bring up your hatred of bigots then realize the.... Logical Mar 2013 #135

The First and Fourteenth amendments don't prohibit discrimination by private individuals ButterflyBlood Mar 2013 #124

why is reading so difficult? BainsBane Mar 2013 #125

actually religious discrimination is banned by federal law dsc Mar 2013 #127

True but federal statute is not the same as the Constitution ButterflyBlood Mar 2013 #128

I'd rather have thoughtful discussion and debate from both sides NYC Liberal Mar 2013 #76

People should let others live their lives AAO Mar 2013 #83

Is it considered "bashing" to want them to put their money where their mouth is? Spitfire of ATJ Mar 2013 #91

amen! Douglas Carpenter Mar 2013 #101

Thank you.nt Cleita Mar 2013 #103

Wow is DU turning right or something? alp227 Mar 2013 #104

"Sacred Cows make the best hamburger." Mark Twain Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2013 #107

LOL! I love it. nt Bonobo Mar 2013 #121

Good grief. Why are you trying to fan the flames? nm rhett o rick Mar 2013 #109

Because Meta is gone? Puglover Mar 2013 #137

Can they take the anti-Semites and thier buddies with them?! Behind the Aegis Mar 2013 #114

Too fucking bad. LeftyMom Mar 2013 #116

for once datasuspect Mar 2013 #139

My mother suffered physical & emotional abuse from nuns at the Indian School catbyte Mar 2013 #118

Me too. nt Thegonagle Mar 2013 #129

no one has to leave. What a bunch of nonsense. bowens43 Mar 2013 #138