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quote:Originally posted by quicksilverdon
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quote:Originally posted by robinjoe
Don, I disagree with much of what you say, but I agree that Retro was out of line calling you racist.
That having been said, Republicans are called racist every day of the week for much less. I'd sure like to see this debate be a bit more civil.
There are people who love our country on both sides of the argument. And contrary to what many conservatives and liberals think, there are many liberals who love God too. I just happen to think that liberals are well meaning, but misguided.
I do resent the notion presented by so many liberals that conservatives are hateful, greedy and racist just because we disagree with them on how to correct social injustice.
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RobinJoe-
I think yours is the best post of this whole thread.[?]
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What both of you do not realize I don't believe is that "arrogant" was a long-time, racist "code word" used for years in the south to define black people who dared to aspire to the kind of accomplishments Condoleeza Rice achieved, blacks or women, in this case BOTH, who didn't "know their place". I don't think Don MEANT it in that way, however, but in the context he used it, yes, it would have been perceived by blacks and whites of that generation in the south as racist. My point is, often remarks which would never be aimed at a black liberal without massive racial repurcussions can also be insensitively aimed at a black conservative, and nobody calls the aimer on it. I admire Condoleeza Rice for many reasons, but especially for having the strength of character to stick up for herself before often grandstanding Senators in Congress. Your remark about her was what was out of line, Don. If you disagree with her policies or beliefs, fine. But she is NOT a forgettable arrogant bitch because with her considerable intellect she has chosen the ideas and conclusions she has chosen. Hell, she may just be smarter than you! I know she is way smarter than me.