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Enrique

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11. labelling is synonymous with namecalling

Reply to FreeState (Reply #10)

Wed Apr 3, 2013, 03:36 PM

Apr 2013

the terms are interchangeable.

Notice how the Rude Pundit doesn't say conservatives "have bigoted positions". He doesn't soften it the way some people do for Obama. It doesn't have the same punch as calling them (i.e. labelling them) "bigots".

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Sorry, Conservatives: You Are a Bigot If You Oppose Gay Marriage [View all] kpete Apr 2013 OP

I disagree Enrique Apr 2013 #1

+1 CalFresh Apr 2013 #2

Actually, he was. Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #3

Yes, he was. Maven Apr 2013 #4

People change FreeState Apr 2013 #6

that's the problem with namecalling Enrique Apr 2013 #7

Your positions don't define your beliefs? FreeState Apr 2013 #10

labelling is synonymous with namecalling Enrique Apr 2013 #11

You cant have a bigoted position without the belief n/t FreeState Apr 2013 #12

yeah he was. nt La Lioness Priyanka Apr 2013 #8

He was either a bigot (which I don't believe) EOTE Apr 2013 #13

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