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AZswayze replied to the topic Powerful in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Completely agree. The religious right deserves every bit of flack it receives, and these ridiculous “religious freedom” bills are nothing more than bigotry cloaked in faith. This Christian persecution complex that has reared its head in recent years has become increasingly dangerous to the rest of us.
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AZswayze replied to the topic Powerful in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Liberals tend to demonize people who criticize Islam, even other liberals (see Sam Harris and Bill Maher vs Ben Affleck). Many of these same folks excoriate Christians at every turn. So, yes, on the left it is far less acceptable to mock Muslims than Christians. Maybe it’s a reflexive reaction to the bigotry of the far right, but it most certainly…[Read more]
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AZswayze replied to the topic Powerful in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Liberals tend to demonize people who criticize Islam, even other liberals (see Sam Harris and Bill Maher vs Ben Affleck). Many of these same folks excoriate Christians at every turn. So, yes, on the left it is far less acceptable to mock Muslims than Christians.
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AZswayze replied to the topic Another reason we should HELP the rest of the world… in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
I’d then bring in women and children and the elderly and other at risk groups (LGBT, etc).
You made this statement the other day, and I still don’t fully understand your position. So, we leave behind the families where a husband/father is still present? How is that humane?
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AZswayze replied to the topic Another reason we should HELP the rest of the world… in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Then, let them choose what way of life they want: A good, Christian, successful life, or the short life of a terrorist.
So, these are our only options? I suppose I’m a terrorist. I think I know what you’re getting at, but I find it pretty off-putting when people assume being a Christian is superior to adhering to a different set of religious…[Read more]
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AZswayze replied to the topic Another reason we should HELP the rest of the world… in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Then, let them choose what way of life they want: A good, Christian, successful life, or the short life of a terrorist.
So, these are our only options? I suppose I’m a terrorist. I think I know what you’re getting at, but I find it pretty off-putting when people assume being a Christian is superior to adhering to another set of religious beliefs,…[Read more]
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AZswayze replied to the topic Another reason we should HELP the rest of the world… in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Then, let them choose what way of life they want: A good, Christian, successful life, or the short life of a terrorist.
So, these are our only options? I suppose I’m a terrorist. I know what you meant to say, but I find it pretty off-putting when people assume being a Christian is superior to adhering to another religion, or to none at all.
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AZswayze replied to the topic Another reason we should HELP the rest of the world… in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Then, let them choose what way of life they want: A good, Christian, successful life, or the short life of a terrorist.
So, these are our only options? I suppose I’m a terrorist. I know what you meant to say, but I find it pretty offputting when people assume being a Christian is superior to adhering to another religion, or to none at all.
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AZswayze replied to the topic Another reason we should HELP the rest of the world… in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Then, let them choose what way of life they want: A good, Christian, successful life, or the short life of a terrorist.
So, these are our only options?
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AZswayze replied to the topic Another reason we should HELP the rest of the world… in the forum Politics 7 years, 9 months ago
Then, let them choose what way of life they want: A good, Christian, successful life, or the short life of a terrorist.
So, these are our only options?
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AZswayze replied to the topic On civility in the forum Comments and Suggestions 7 years, 9 months ago
It’s not a viable solution. Other sites have tried it and they didn’t exactly flourish. The people that complain about political talk are typically of the same cloth from what I’ve seen, so I think it has to do more with the fact that UFn leaned left than them actually being bothered by political discourse. We should do a simple experiment where…[Read more]
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AZswayze replied to the topic On civility in the forum Comments and Suggestions 7 years, 9 months ago
It’s not a viable solution. Other sites have tried it and they didn’t exactly flourish. The people that complain about political talk are typically of the same cloth from what I’ve seen, so I think it has to do more with the fact that UFn leaned left than actually being bothered by political discourse. We should do a simple experiment where we all…[Read more]
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AZswayze replied to the topic On civility in the forum Comments and Suggestions 7 years, 9 months ago
Rather than respond in the thread I started, you start a whole new thread, then ignore me so you don’t have to see my response? There’s a word for that kind of move, but for the sake of civility I will avoid using it here.
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AZswayze replied to the topic On civility in the forum Comments and Suggestions 7 years, 9 months ago
Rather than respond in the thread I started, you start a whole new thread, then ignore me so you don’t have to see my response? There’s a word for that kind of move, but in the name of civility I will avoid using it here.
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AZswayze replied to the topic National Pizza Day! in the forum Misc 7 years, 9 months ago
NYPD (New York Pizza Department). I don’t think the ones in Utah are related to the ones out here in AZ, but if they are then there you go. I’m pretty plain, normally go with pepperoni (although supreme ain’t bad). Usually hate sausage, but they actually have really good sausage pizza as well.
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AZswayze replied to the topic National Pizza Day! in the forum Misc 7 years, 9 months ago
NYPD (New York Pizza Department). I don’t think the ones in Utah are related to the ones out here in AZ, but if they are then there you go. I’m pretty plain, normally go with pepperoni (although supreme ain’t bad). Good stuff.
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AZswayze replied to the topic National Pizza Day! in the forum Misc 7 years, 9 months ago
NYPD (New York Pizza Department). I don’t think the ones in Utah are related to the ones out here in AZ, but if they are then there you go. Good stuff.
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AZswayze replied to the topic Why is there always a faction of people who demand this site (and others) in the forum Misc 7 years, 9 months ago
Work viewing is a different subject, and I agree with you there.
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AZswayze replied to the topic Why is there always a faction of people who demand this site (and others) in the forum Misc 7 years, 9 months ago
I think that was a perfect storm of sorts. We had the craziest election cycle in modern history, and elected a highly controversial President. The internal issues with the site itself and the lack of moderation compounded the bitterness. Then Utehub started picking up some steam, and there was bickering back and forth between members of each site.…[Read more]
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AZswayze replied to the topic Why is there always a faction of people who demand this site (and others) in the forum Misc 7 years, 9 months ago
I think that was a perfect storm of sorts. We had the craziest election cycle in modern history, and elected a highly controversial President. The internal issues with the site itself and the lack of moderation compounded the bitterness. Then Utehub started picking up some steam, and there was bickering back and for between members of each site. I…[Read more]
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