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Truthers v Birthers

May 01, 2011 20:14

This may well start a shit-show. Not looking to, but I realize the potential ( Read more... )

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anosognosia May 2 2011, 01:44:35 UTC

Although X and Y are both problematic, they're incomparable because I prefer X. You prefer Y, you're bad. Go our side, down with your side.

Political discourse, so thrilling.

geezer_also May 2 2011, 01:54:42 UTC

"This may well start a shit-show. Not looking to, but I realize the potential."

Oh, OK. ROFL

gunslnger May 2 2011, 03:25:50 UTC

Anyone care to wager how many Dems doubt Obama's birth certificate?

Now or initially? Initially, probably about 20%.

I do agree with you that the two things are not equivalent.

root_fu May 2 2011, 06:52:56 UTC

The birther movement is a form of disguised racism.

The truther movement is typically composed of those who are more open minded than the norm.

mahnmut May 2 2011, 08:00:41 UTC

Or those who don't want to hear anybody else's arguments but their own. Make your pick.

Also, "birthers" is SO 2010! It's called "long-formers" now! :-)

root_fu May 2 2011, 09:06:02 UTC

That's certainly possible.

Considering the thousands of architects and engineers who are truthers: Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth.

Its possible, 'truthers' aren't the conspiracy theorists. Those who disagree, are. Craziness!

mahnmut May 2 2011, 10:16:54 UTC

It goes both ways, doesn't it. A calls B shit and B calls A shit. A game as old as the world.

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mahnmut May 2 2011, 07:59:32 UTC

If you don't venture into insulting people who are trying to make counter-arguments, maybe it won't devolve into a shit-show.