Freepers debate the use of violent brownshirt tactics

[rumguy]

Many are in favor...

The freep thread is about this article:

"After displaying a painting of U.S. soldiers torturing Iraqi prisoners, a San Francisco gallery owner bears a painful reminder of the nation's unresolved anguish over the incidents at Abu Ghraib -- a black eye and bloodied brow delivered by an unknown assailant who apparently objected to the art work."



http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2004/05/29/state1749EDT0067.DTL

The freepers debate whether this is an appropriate action.

"TFB. I am no longer tolerant of anti american crap portrayed as art. Those that feel they have a need to show hatred toward the US military should expect a backlash.

5 posted on 05/29/2004 6:00:13 PM PDT by bfree (Liberals are EVIL!!!)"

"Typical lesbo loser....

Cry me a freakin' river...
20 posted on 05/29/2004 6:20:29 PM PDT by dagoofyfoot"

"Damn right!!! This let's take the high road sh*t has got to go. Maybe she'll think a bit harder next time when she tries to brow-beat OUR military to her little 'san fran' POS buddies!

31 posted on 05/29/2004 6:32:43 PM PDT by Hand em their arse"

"black eye and bloodied brow--is that all? The alleged assailant deserves a medal.

41 posted on 05/29/2004 6:49:10 PM PDT by lilylangtree (Veni, Vidi, Vici)"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1144565/posts

[skooooo]

1. Wow, they really work themselves up into a frenzy...

ala Orwell's 2-Minute-Hate sessions.

[Don_G]

2. When Did They Ever Take The High Road?

That wasn't pointed out by their Parole Officer?

[Walt Starr]

3. Man oh man, somebody on Air America

should be reading the responses on that thread! Live!

[PaDUer]

6. Send AA

the link..

[LondonAmerican]

4. They are amazingly

stupid.

Revolting pinheads.

[struggle4progress]

5. Yep. They're brownshirts.

[bluestateguy]

7. I keep trying to tell you people

These people on the Right are very violent, yet some people here endorse the issue agenda of gun confiscation and pacifism under all circumstances. As long as that continues, the Left will continue to get our asses kicked. The choice is yours.

[masshole]

13. I tend to agree with you

It pisses me off something fierce.
I've had it with just "knowing they are wrong" and not retaliating.
I'm afraid I'm capable of serious violence if some freep attacked me or my family as in this case.










edit: poor spelling in a rage

[Deja Q]

16. Well, finish the story. What are we to do then?

Sit here and get our asses kicked?

Sadly, it is a wake-up call for pacifism. It just isn't possible, there are too many pitfalls that people will willingly not give up or compromise on.

So, how do we deal with these animals?

I'm going to get some mace and keep it on me at all times, for starters...

[Fullauto]

17. LOL

LOL... Mace??? Why would you not carry a legally concealed handgun?

[stevedeshazer]

25. Yeah, LOL LOL

It's really funny, isn't it?

Glad you get a jolly out of it.

[ProudDad]

33. 'Cause you'd probably get killed.

If you want to go up against a violent criminal with your "legal concealed handgun", I'd put my money on the criminal.

You're safer without a gun...

[yardwork]

24. What is your source for claiming that people endorse "gun confiscation?"

I guess I've missed those threads. What percentage of DU posts demand "gun confiscation and pacifism under all circumstances"?

That sounds like something the freepers and lying Republicans accuse Democrats of believing, without offering any basis for their accusations.

[gratuitous]

8. Golly! Does Mickey Kaus know about this?

He sure gets upset when he sees approval of violence in other places! Or is Kaus' upset reserved only for liberal and progressive sites where he can cherry pick one post out of a 70 post thread?

Naturally, none of the Freepers would be caught hitting an artist. Too afraid of getting their pasty white fannies kicked.

[noiretextatique]

9. this over a painting depicting something that actually happened

i'm speechless.

[maggrwaggr]

39. yeah that's what's especially bizarre

these people hate the truth.

They are basically schizophrenic.

[alvis]

10. Truncheons vs Tatical Batons?

So they're upset about an artist portraying something that actually happened. Fuck'em. There's some irony involved here, an artist using free speeech getting assaulted, and they're against hussein. That's using they're brain.

Freeptards, says it all.

[salinen]

11. This exchange reflects the reality

of a system in turmoil. Violence is the preferred choice by the extremists to silence opposition. I think this is about the beginning of an era of unashamed violence by the radical right. The state (our government) will mostly ignore it.

[Alerter_]

12. while most Freepers are chickenhawk keyboard warriors

Does Bush have any other choice but to recruit brownshirts to intimidate people? If the pictures of Abu Ghraib get out to the public, he's going to have a hard time of it. But if someone gets beaten in public for saying the wrong thing, and the perps get off, we are back to Klan style injustice.

[Deja Q]

14. (Warning: Rant using TV:MA -rated words)

Fucking filthy unevolved SAVAGES! x( x( x(

We need to remember:

1. Freedom of speech. It's okay to speak up against her art, but nothing further. No intimidation. No threats. No vandalism. No physical harm. Don't people understand this? Well, freepers don't. Never have, never will. Fucking savages...

2. You don't push or hit people. Ever. I know, I know, Poppy Bush can do this sort of shit, but he is as much an uncivilized devolved animal as the rest of them.

3. The lady should sue the animal who did this to her. To say the very least. I'd press charges of assault and battery and everything possible under the law.

Thank you Dubya... you are the root cause of our new "united America." x(

Hurry up November... this shit has got to end. I am absolutely LIVID at how America is de-evolving under the reins of these filthy-ass dingleberry-eating cretins in power.

[FreakinDJ]

18. Thank you

you said exactly what i have been seeing for quite some time.

And the Freeps call Bush leadership

Look at what bush's leadership is doing to America. a country divided, intimidated, and ashamed

[Aidoneus]

36. Bush is not the fucking cause and it won't end under "President Kerry"

:argh:

[proud patriot]

15. Freepers are a Disgrace To America and Freedom

They disgust me , a Bunch of Anti-American Fassists
who wish they were strong enough to say that crap
to my face :grr:

[AbbeyRoad]

19. I'd heard about the guy spitting in her face...

but I hadn't heard about her being punched in the face.

My God, how low can some people in this country sink? This story literally makes me sick to my stomach. I truly feel sorry for her.

[RC]

20. I can see a very un-civil war coming.

We need to stock on on motorcycle helmets & heavily padded vests.

[bacchant]

34. If it comes to that we'll win

they may be violent, but they're dumber than a sack of hammers.

[leftistagitator]

21. Well, it's official.

It's no longer hyperbole to call them fascists. Congragulations FR, may you get your dream of a second Civil War. Only this time you will get no pity from us when we defeat you again.

[leesa]

22. Bunch of lily-livered cowards, just like the brownshirts.

Can't handle truth. Wonder how mant times they have beaten their wives and children.

[smirkymonkey]

23. I'm so disgusted with this country right now

these people are sick!! I shudder to think what they will do when Kerry wins and attempts to restore some humanity to our national agenda.

[the Kelly Gang]

26. wow..really brave guys there !..that's a pretty nasty hit she got

[GregW]

27. Picture of the Freepers getting their new talking points

[AbbeyRoad]

29. LOL

Look at the blind admiration on those faces. Seems familiar.

[FreakinDJ]

28. Show me the Jerk off Freeper that calls himself a man

Men hitting women is this what Freepers are all about

I know quite a few REAL MEN that would like to have a few words with a piece of shit like that

[BeFree]

30. Anti-Americanism at it's worst

These people think they are pro-American?!?!? They are as opposed to America and it's ideals as any nazi wold be. These freeps don't believe in free speech. America will be better off once they move to a country more to their liking... say, China.

[dae]

31. They are a disgusting lot, Hitler would be proud of them.

[Hong Kong Cavalier]

32. I believe this is merely the beginning...

They will try to beat us down.
They will try to hit us into silence.
They will try to quiet us with violence.
They will try to kill us with their hatred.
They will try to make us fear using our rights.
They will try to silence us.

To this, I say NO MORE.
From now on, any time I get an opposing view from one of those
facist bastards in my face, I will face them. I will congratulate them on their defeat of the American expiriment. I will thank them for showing me what I've nearly lost. I will show them how they have become the enemy of this country. And I will thank them for making me aware that they will try to kill me for my beliefs.

I am angry at their facism. By declaring their support for those who would beat down us who express our freedom of speech, do we dare just call them "the opposition"? Know that they consider us the enemy, and they will treat us as such.

[Zorra]

35. Eeeeew. Freepers are disgusting. Reading their posts makes me

feel like I've been in contact with some slimy sex pervert serial killer. So dark and evil.

I feel like taking a shower. Ick.

[maggrwaggr]

37. sucker-punching a woman is considered honorable?

The guy who did this needs to have the shit beat out of him by guys his own size.

Shameful freaks.

They should do themselves, and the world, a favor, and slit their own throats.

[oasis]

38. Freeper profile: Wife beating chickenhawks.

[maggrwaggr]

40. I usually avoid freeperville ....... but this may just take me there

for a little visit

[maggrwaggr]

41. ugh. never mind. Just checked it and BLUUCHHHH

Again, why bother?

Those people are insane.