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2pooped2pop

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9. First put some truth laws back into what passes as our NEWS
Fri Jul 20, 2012, 11:43 AM
Jul 2012

Hell, if they had to tell the truth and we could actually depend on our news, that would help a lot.

Then just change whats acceptable behavior. I have a problem with these hate radio, hate tv, kinds of things, while they are usually claiming to cling to Christianity of all things.

Remember when we were young and church was a lot more about loving your neighbor, being kind, helping the poor? I am not a Christian, I am not religious, but I could see a benefit to mankind when they kept people reminded of kindness. They don't do that now.

Wage a war on hate, I guess. Turn the attitude of the country back to what it was when we were proud of her. All the hate and greed has blackened our souls, mine included. I have and do feel hate now too. I hate the banksters, I hate many of the politicians and corporations that have done so much damage to mankind. But even my heart would start to turn if little by little an ambiance of love and goodness dominated our feelings about one another. Of course that only works for me if those responsible are still held accountable.

But I guess my point to that was, that when society decides that it's not cool to wage hate, then the hate talk would at least diminish. And with it much of the hateful shit coming from rightwing hate radio. The audience would fade away leaving only the most rabid fools to listen or watch them.

I'm just being wistful today after the tragedy.

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Don't take away the guns. [View all] 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 OP
How about both? Chorophyll Jul 2012 #1
+1 xchrom Jul 2012 #2
well, I am not your typical gun lover. 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #4
Don't forget Fox. mmonk Jul 2012 #3
oh hell yes 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #7
I think we need rational gun control laws. ananda Jul 2012 #5
More laws? Meg_Griffin_1 Jul 2012 #6
How do you propose that we "take away" right wing radio and Fox News? Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #8
First put some truth laws back into what passes as our NEWS 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #9
So you want the Federal government, which may well be entirely controlled by Republicans at some Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #11
I think putting the truth back would be good, yes 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #13
Would you trust a Republican administration to enforce such a law on the Left-leaning media? Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #21
truth in media is checked by the people not the republicans 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #22
Nice dodge. n/t PavePusher Jul 2012 #38
if u say so n/t 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #41
Opinions are not subject to tests of truthiness slackmaster Jul 2012 #17
I have an issue of promoting hate to the extreme that people 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #18
We already have laws that criminalize inciting people to commit violent crimes slackmaster Jul 2012 #19
I peruse both right and left web sites GarroHorus Jul 2012 #10
Fanatacism at both ends of the political spectrum, both left and right. Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #12
left wing doesn't usually encourage killing 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #15
Obviously, you haven't read many left wing conspiracy sites. GarroHorus Jul 2012 #20
I guess it's not equal then is it? 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #24
Bullshit. RW violence is mainstream. You have to dig to find LW violence advocacy. morningfog Jul 2012 #34
Freedom of speech is one of the cornerstones of our political system slackmaster Jul 2012 #14
I didn't say they would not be allowed freedom of speech 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #16
"you can change the attitude of the country." Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #23
by not encouraging hate 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #25
Good luck with that. Johnny Rico Jul 2012 #33
"What is truth?" asked some lame-ass historical figure..... PavePusher Jul 2012 #27
Bullshit. 99Forever Jul 2012 #26
How many TOOLS do you want to get rid of? PavePusher Jul 2012 #29
I have no interest in... 99Forever Jul 2012 #32
"gunfreak"? "surrogate metal penis"? PavePusher Jul 2012 #37
I know 'em when I see 'em. 99Forever Jul 2012 #40
While I believe you are correct some what... AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #28
the racist were always there 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #35
It was kind of a taboo not AsahinaKimi Jul 2012 #43
that's exactly what I mean. 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #44
Take away the guns. Melt them down and make dildo's. Because FUCK THE NRA AND GUN NUTS!! Erose999 Jul 2012 #30
I think you can see from my posts 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #39
Teach Empathy. This is not a problem you can rid of by taking away something. Taverner Jul 2012 #31
I'm not taking away 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #36
I agree empathy is the most important thing laundry_queen Jul 2012 #42
How about taking away the gun *LOBBYISTS*? Initech Jul 2012 #45
I want to take away all lobbiest. 2pooped2pop Jul 2012 #46
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