The SJWs take an L.

The Quartering wins his civil suit against the man who attacked him at GenCon. The settlement forces an apology out of the attacker and--and this is what I know stings something fierce--has to confess that Quartering is not a Nazi. Video is here.

Watch the usual places to see if the salt flows over this. This is tame compared to other suits various SJWs face in the legal sphere, but a win is a win.

Quote from: SHARK;1086825Greetings!

Well, Jhkim, that is merely me being emotional. It is pleasant to not live in a militantly anti-Christian environment. It is refreshing to not have hordes of stupid protesters with purple hair and piercings everywhere, screaming about everything. It is good not to have a bunch of "activists" screaming that there's a cross somewhere on a street corner or at  park somewhere, and yes, it's been there for 100 years, but we find it "offensive" and therefore it needs to be torn down. It is refreshing to know that Christians are not the hate-pinata that Liberals make them out to be in many other areas. It is refreshing that none of the Liberal BS is put up with here. It's actually sane, and reasonable here. It is actually very tolerant. No one cares if you aren't Christian, or atheist, or whatever. No one demands you join and be a member of X church. I like that. I also like the fact that being genuinely tolerant--as opposed to the lying Liberal "activists" claim to being tolerant--but whom hate anyone that doesn't agree with them. It's refreshing to be in an environment where the powers that be keep the Liberals in check. No, you aren't going to persecute Christians, ruin schools, tear down crosses, screech about football teams saying a prayer, or school choirs singing Christian and patriotic songs--none of that BS. Just shut the fuck up and mind your own business. It is not an environment that empowers militant atheists and others that are anti-Christian. That's what I mean by choke on it. They don't have power here. It's nice to see Christians and others (Yeah, including non-Christians!) living in peaceful, reasonable, sane and happy communities that are not bonfires of constant outrage, screeching, protest, and anti-Christian bigotry and hatred.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK

Amen brother... Oklahoma is mostly like that, though there are few enclaves of that narcissistic autistic screeching in the cities, for the most part it resists the leftist extremes.

I'm considering Idaho, but I'm a beach bum and I doubt I can do a non-coastal state. Rivers are great, but just aren't the same.

Quote from: Antiquation!;1086530What boggles my mind is people who move TO California. Not because of family or friends, but because they actually want to live there. Unless you're going to be working with film studios or working some prestigious job in Silicon Valley, I just don't understand it at all yet I've known 8 or 9 people who did exactly that.

We have truly great weather year round, but that's not enough reason to be in CA unless you're making good cash.

There's great cash available in catering to the major industries, even if you're not those industries. Big financial halo effects in SF, LA and San Diego.

Quote from: Bradford C. Walker;1086844The Quartering wins his civil suit against the man who attacked him at GenCon. The settlement forces an apology out of the attacker and--and this is what I know stings something fierce--has to confess that Quartering is not a Nazi. Video is here.

No criminal charges for assault? Weak.

Quote from: Spinachcat;1086853No criminal charges for assault? Weak.

The cops didn't want to bother. Can't get charges if the popo go "Nono".

Quote from: Larsdangly;1086806I'm just responding to what he said:
"...Christianity..." "...very, very Christian. Not atheist. Not Muslim..." "...CHRISTIAN. Either like it, or choke on it...": No comment necessary.

"...traditional gender roles...": A buzz phrase for sexism.

"...patriotism, respect for law enforcement...": Feel good buzzwords for boot licking authoritarianism.

Of course everyone is free to think whatever they want about all this nonsense. But you don't own Utah or Texas or wherever else you think these ideas run free. You are surrounded by millions of good red blooded americans who think you are full of shit, and they are just as much citizens of your state as you are. The number of atheist lesbians who think it's shitty when cops get away with murder is much bigger than you might guess, and they have just as much right to be in Utah (or wherever else) as you do.

Quote from: Larsdangly;1086806I'm just responding to what he said:
"...Christianity..." "...very, very Christian. Not atheist. Not Muslim..." "...CHRISTIAN. Either like it, or choke on it...": No comment necessary.

"...traditional gender roles...": A buzz phrase for sexism.

"...patriotism, respect for law enforcement...": Feel good buzzwords for boot licking authoritarianism.

Of course everyone is free to think whatever they want about all this nonsense. But you don't own Utah or Texas or wherever else you think these ideas run free. You are surrounded by millions of good red blooded americans who think you are full of shit, and they are just as much citizens of your state as you are. The number of atheist lesbians who think it's shitty when cops get away with murder is much bigger than you might guess, and they have just as much right to be in Utah (or wherever else) as you do.

I can agree that the tone of SHARK's "CHRISTIAN" post could seem jarring in the venue of text-only communication. A comment is necessary and you made one. Even so, there is an attack on Christianity and Christians are pushing back. The rules laid down by the Left aren't applied evenly or fairly and Christians simply wish to receive the same protection as other religions, in the eyes of the world, media and the Left.

The rest of your response is filled with inflammatory buzzwords I don't think help. There's no reason to bring up atheist lesbians and their patriotism. It's divisive and reduces people to labels that don't accurately encapsulate their place in this argument. Challenge the ideas, not the person, which is what you're doing when you say that believing there are two genders is sexism. I think there are only two genders and it's not sexism to think so. You are more than welcome to try change my mind and if you are I ask: "How many are there?"

As far as authoritarianism goes, Conservatives are against it. I agree the police have become too militarized and have long ago turned from peace keepers to law enforcers, a thing I am not fond of. Still, I will support them and their efforts to largely do what's right and I won't condemn them...or any group...based on outliers. Nobody is going to win a debate about law enforcement by being violent anarchists who break the law.

One thing I hope you consider is that while we disagree, I fully support our rights to do so. At worst, we should ignore each other peacefully. At best, we should find common ground to plant productive seeds of discussion and debate. I do not want any one side to rule over another. I do, however, want freedom and justice to be applied fairly and civilly, which isn't something that's occurring when applied to the origin of this thread.

It's a shame TBP banned Larsdangly, because it means he has that much more time to post his trollish bullshit here.

The only reason an american's patriotism has any potential value is that it happens in a country where someone can burn the flag. The only reason this site isn't a complete alt-right echo chamber is that very rarely someone calls out the frequent posters on their horse shit and they are allowed to stay. The fact that I'm what passes for a 'troll' should bug you. I spout off when I see people post way-over-the-line crap that should bother you unless you are an Incel or neonazi or something. If you see this sort of thing and it bugs you and you just move on, then you are part of the reason why this site is almost completely rotted out.

The reflexive need to call out patriotism as a problem is a grade-A sign of being a major asshole.  Being a major asshole is not an impediment to posting here.  But that's all you really need to know about that poster, and why should always consider the source when reading anything.

Alt-right

Incel

Neonazi

Seems legit.

Quote from: Bradford C. Walker;1086844The SJWs take an L.

The Quartering wins his civil suit against the man who attacked him at GenCon. The settlement forces an apology out of the attacker and--and this is what I know stings something fierce--has to confess that Quartering is not a Nazi. Video is here.

Watch the usual places to see if the salt flows over this. This is tame compared to other suits various SJWs face in the legal sphere, but a win is a win.

Well, good. Assault is bad, mmkay. A pity the police did not want to bother with the paperwork for actual Assault Charges, but alas.

Now what about GenCon and permanent bans? Are they distributing them equally at least? Or just targeting this Quarterling?

Quote from: Bradford C. Walker;1086844The SJWs take an L.

The Quartering wins his civil suit against the man who attacked him at GenCon. The settlement forces an apology out of the attacker and--and this is what I know stings something fierce--has to confess that Quartering is not a Nazi. Video is here.

Good.

Quote from: Bradford C. Walker;1086856The cops didn't want to bother. Can't get charges if the popo go "Nono".

Hard to get law and order if the police refuse to do their job.

Quote from: Opaopajr;1086899Well, good. Assault is bad, mmkay. A pity the police did not want to bother with the paperwork for actual Assault Charges, but alas.

Now what about GenCon and permanent bans? Are they distributing them equally at least? Or just targeting this Quarterling?

We'll see about the bans.  Both parties had a line in their prepared statements asking GenCon to rescind the other person's ban so now GenCon needs to decide what to do.  They could just keep them both banned or lift both.  Where it would get interesting is if they lift one but not the other.

Quote from: kythri;1086888It's a shame TBP banned Larsdangly, because it means he has that much more time to post his trollish bullshit here.

It's good to have dissenting opinions, right?

Quote from: Larsdangly;1086891The only reason an american's patriotism has any potential value is that it happens in a country where someone can burn the flag. The only reason this site isn't a complete alt-right echo chamber is that very rarely someone calls out the frequent posters on their horse shit and they are allowed to stay. The fact that I'm what passes for a 'troll' should bug you. I spout off when I see people post way-over-the-line crap that should bother you unless you are an Incel or neonazi or something. If you see this sort of thing and it bugs you and you just move on, then you are part of the reason why this site is almost completely rotted out.

Could you please give an example of something you think is way-over-the-line?