Religion And Liberalism In Austin (Dallas, Howe: live in, metro, areas)

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by Jennibc

Where is she identifying as a "right-winger"? I think she is just pointing out that the poster was lumping all people that prefer small government into a group that possesses an " ideology of vitriol towards the poor, non-Christians and homosexuals" That's lazy thinking on your and his part. What do you consider libertarians?

She may not be a right-winger, but as I just explained in a previous post, claiming that it's bigotry to reject right wing ideology is certainly congruent with right-wing talking points and a Libaughesque manipulation.

I don't know enough about Libertarians to have any option. I have the impression that libertarianism as an idelology has been high jacked by extremist "patriots" who love their country-- just not enough to pay actual taxes to run it. To me its better, than the Christian extremist, jingoistic ignoramuses who are running the extreme right wing these days.

[blakesq]

I would rather through my lot in with the alleged "Christian extremist, jingoistic ignoramuses who are running the extreme right wing", than with Olbermann, Michael Moore and Babs Streisand.

Originally Posted by mlassoff

She may not be a right-winger, but as I just explained in a previous post, claiming that it's bigotry to reject right wing ideology is certainly congruent with right-wing talking points and a Libaughesque manipulation.

I don't know enough about Libertarians to have any option. I have the impression that libertarianism as an idelology has been high jacked by extremist "patriots" who love their country-- just not enough to pay actual taxes to run it. To me its better, than the Christian extremist, jingoistic ignoramuses who are running the extreme right wing these days.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by blakesq

I would rather through my lot in with the alleged "Christian extremist, jingoistic ignoramuses who are running the extreme right wing", than with Olbermann, Michael Moore and Babs Streisand.

Shhh.. It's ok. Just do what Rush and Glen tell you to and you'll be fine.

[blakesq]

Thats what you dont understand about conservatives, we think for ourselves, we don't need or want others (like the federal government, Daily Kos, Soros), to tell us how to live, or how to spend our money. But you tell yourself whatever you need to keep your house of cards standing.

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Shhh.. It's ok. Just do what Rush and Glen tell you to and you'll be fine.

[mlassoff]

Right, because you came to hate Barbara Streisand for her political views all on your own. No prodding from the conservative anti-liberal celebrity movement which villifies her constantly.

Coincidence, I guess.

[texdav]

Originally Posted by balps

I've personally never been to Austin. My impression is such: Austin is a liberal oasis in a huge state of conservatives. Same with religion: A place for people open to beliefs amongst a sea of ultra-religious folk.

Please tell me how it REALLY is so I can stop guessing and assuming (unless I've hit it on the nail).

''It varies i teh sate. Mu coutny votesd domiate democratic and has for deacdes but is a very religious area. I fact like most the south especaily that is often true. In past times it was almost sold democrat while being very religious based.

[blakesq]

hahaha, and you came to hate Glen Beck and Rush for their political views all on your own. No prodding from the main stream media which villifies them constantly?

Coincidence, I guess.

hahaha, the irony is rich.

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Right, because you came to hate Barbara Streisand for her political views all on your own. No prodding from the conservative anti-liberal celebrity movement which villifies her constantly.

Coincidence, I guess.

[thatguy33]

Originally Posted by 1mintjulep

Actually, I take that back. I "tolerated" conservatism, fanatical Christianity, and openly racist and homophobic views for the first 20 years of my life. I've found that I had a finite amount of tolerance in me to begin with, and it got used up about 10 years ago. I won't make apologies for having gotten fed up.

I spent 20 years around people and viewpoints that I found abhorrent; the way I figure it, I've filled my lifetime quota of that crap. I didn't get to pick where I was born or where I was raised, but now that I'm an adult I get to pick the kinds of people I want to surround myself with, and I intend to do so without apology.

Dear 1mintjulep,

You sound like a really bitter guy, my friend. Do you mind if I ask why?

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by blakesq

hahaha, and you came to hate Glen Beck and Rush for their political views all on your own. No prodding from the main stream media which villifies them constantly?

Coincidence, I guess.

hahaha, the irony is rich.

Actually I listened to both their shows on multiple occasions. Processed their views in my mind. Rejected them because they're reprehensible, but only did so after experiencing them for myself.

How many political lectures that Barbara Streisand has given have you attended?

[blakesq]

Please, keep on defending Babs Streisand's political expertise!

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Actually I listened to both their shows on multiple occasions. Processed their views in my mind. Rejected them because they're reprehensible, but only did so after experiencing them for myself.

How many political lectures that Barbara Streisand has given have you attended?