“To the person who stated that negative comments about President Obama shouldn’t be printed in the Vent. Apparently you have forgotten how Democrats, far left liberals, and the liberal press treated President Bush. He was the butt of rude and demeaning jokes by so-called comedians, called lots of horrible names by the press, and verbally attacked by liberal talk show hosts. He, too, deserved respect just because he was the President of the United States. It is no wonder young people today have a problem respecting authority. Look at the examples set for them.”
“I see where they are selling permits to hunt illegal immigrants in Colorado. Is there a place in Arizona where I can get one — and how much do they cost?”
“The Democrats are going to parade out the parents of the latest shooting victims during the President’s next speech to help push their agenda. Just when you thought they couldn’t go any lower they proved they could!”
“So the GOP is putting its arms around Ted Nugent, calling him a ‘Patriot’ (a term that gets loosely thrown around these days). He had his chance to truly serve his nation and decided he was too timid to face live fire from other humans, so he played crazy. Now, he walks around shooting things that can’t return fire and acting and talking tough. His past says all we need to know about him.”
“For all the person on Feb 4th vent who made a reference to background checks and Charles Manson, he should know that cocaine, pot and heroin are all illegal and readily available for purchase in every state, city and community in the country. The only thing that making something illegal does is drive up the price and increase the crime associated with it.”
“A drone strike is due process. A famous American once asked “how do you serve a writ on a rat?” I have not heard of anyone demand due process and then volunteer to serve such a writ, until that happens we’ll have to substitute drone process for due process!”
“How can you have comprehensive immigration reform without reforming the 14th amendment.”
Accuracy posted at 10:41 am on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
VENT # 1: “To the person who stated that negative comments about President Obama shouldn’t be printed in the Vent. Apparently you have forgotten how Democrats, far left liberals, and the liberal press treated President Bush.”
Hypocritical?
Negative comments by Democrats, far left liberals, and the liberal press, in their usual hypocritical liberal fashion – the "Do as I say and not as I do".
DonMey posted at 10:56 am on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
Vent #1 - You forgot all the people who claim Bush is a war criminal (while giving Obama a pass for doing the same things) and that he should be in prison for life, or executed.
Vent #2 - It was a dumb bumper sticker.
Vent #3 - When you don't have facts on your side, use emotion.
Vent #4 - Snopes says the story can't be verified one way or the other.
Vent #5 - Funny how they'll state the death penalty should be outlawed because it doesn't deter crime, but then they'll turn around and make things illegal, hoping the penalties will prevent people from committing lesser crimes.
Vent #6 - I wasn't aware the government could ignore your rights for the sake of convenience.
Vent #7 - "Naturalized". But amnesty is still a bad idea that will only encourage more illegal immigration. (just like last time)
chatmandu002 posted at 1:24 pm on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
Vent #1: The usual PC narrative is that negative comments can only be spoken about a conservative.
Vent #2: LOL it's a joke, I get it.
Vent #3: Victims on parade that only bigger government can save. The liberal/progressive strategy.
Vent #4: That's it, dump on the messenger when you can't fight the message.
Vent #5: "What part of illegal can't you understand?" LOL
Vent #6: At some point you can push the "right's" thing just so far. Nothing is perfect and nothing can be perfect.
Vent #7: No birthright citizenship to babies born to illegals or non-permanent residents. Have you heard about the pregnant Chinese women getting tourist visas so they can have their babies here and the babies will get automatic citizenship.
truth posted at 3:18 pm on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
Appearing before a Senate committee looking into the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, the Departing Secretary of State "commanded the stage and deftly repulsed effort after effort by Republicans partisans” to use her as a punching bag. She tore into Sen. Ron Johnson, who tried to push the conspiracy theory that the Obama administration wanted the public to view the deadly raid as a protest gone wrong, rather than a planned act of terrorism.
truth posted at 3:20 pm on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
If Clinton does decide to enter the 2016 race her courage in facing down her Republicans inquisitors will only boost her chances” she stands tall when her critics look small."
truth posted at 3:21 pm on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
Almost 70% view her favorable, as do 65% of independents and 35% of Republicans. Her time as Secretary of State has softened her partisan image.
Chicago Tribune Salon.com
truth posted at 3:30 pm on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
A far right, redneck, tea party person: A dog in Tennessee who's owner tried to have him euthanized for being "gay" has been saved from execution. Shelter officials say the pit bull-bulldog mix was dropped off by his owner, who said he'd caught him mounting another male dog and didn't want a "gay" pet. After dog lovers publicized the dog's predicament, he was adopted by a carring person.
DonMey posted at 4:30 pm on Wed, Feb 13, 2013.
Sadly, the actual spam (truth) gets through every time.
Bluepoet posted at 10:04 am on Thu, Feb 14, 2013.
#1- The President, like every one else, gets respect when it's earned, not by virtue of the position. To think otherwise, is to embrace leaders as royalty, which goes against the fundamental precepts of our nation. Thanks for your opinion, but I do not agree.
#2--Dangerous, or a troll? Either way, seek help, low-life!
#3--The parents, the children, and any other victims of gun violence, will be heard. Does that make you uncomfortable? Too bad!
#5-So, taking your logic, we shoud have no laws, except Murphy's and Evolution?
#6-Due process, and fairness, does not apply, in war. That's why war should be rare, or preferably, non existent.
DonMey posted at 11:58 am on Fri, Feb 15, 2013.
Blue - Yes and no. You could argue that being elected in a democracy earned him the respect. Respect doesn't mean obedience/agreement, it's more of an attitude/way of addressing someone.
A perfect example is the people who are invited by the President to the White House, and turn it down because they don't like who is sitting in the Oval Office at the time. That's an honor that most of us will never get, and should be treated as such.
Bluepoet posted at 1:29 pm on Fri, Feb 15, 2013.
Don, I see your point, and I would probably be one of those people who would be honored to go, if invited, no matter what I actually thought of the person holding the Office. It would probably not change my lack of respect, for the person holding that Office, however. That would still be subject to being earned. Being elected to an office is not earning respect. It is simply a demonstration of having garnered the public's trust, and, all too often, by the application of lot of money.
The other side of the coin of respect, is that of the right of the people to express their opinion of their elected officials, without threat or intimidation. But again, it's the right that's to be respected, not necessarily the person.
Bluepoet posted at 1:33 pm on Fri, Feb 15, 2013.
As for the attitude, or way of addressing someone? That's something called "manners", and "civility". Has nothing to do with respect (except maybe respect for parental authority).