The Right Side of the News

Democrats still think the US is in need of better defenses against illegal immigration.1. You don't think "Democrats" represents a large group of people who all exactly agree on every subject, do you? Only a 5 year old would think such a silly thing.
Any significant group of people (like... more than 20. How many "Democrats" are there? millions???) will be divided on almost every topic. The idea that "Democrats" all think one thing (or even "Republicans" for that matter) is incredibly immature, at best.2. It is quite possible to want better defense against illegal immigration and still be against building a dumb wall that won't do anything. In fact, if you really want "better defense against illegal immigration" you really should be be against building a wall. Building a wall will not provide any additional defense against immigration at all. In fact, it may cause more issues as some may see it as a "challenge" to get over or under. It will only waste money and resources that could be spent on defenses that actually could prevent more illegal immigration (like changing the policies so that there are better background checks done on applicants.)

That doesn't matter any more.Trump's defeated ISIS. We're all safe.
No more need for a wall either, I guess...My only question is: If all it took was Trump saying so, why didn't he just say it earlier?Edited by Stile, : Adding link and more jokes

Most brethren and sistren actually ignore the Great Debates they are not part of.
It's more infotainment to read posts you can actually reply and engage with if desired. Posting a comment in a different "peanut gallery" thread is better than nothing, but still less infotainment then posting directly into an active thread.The purpose of a Great Debate is to provide a safer place for those who usually get the "pile-on" effect from many other posters.
And it's very good at doing that.But providing better infotainment for others? No - not so much, it's actually kinda worse at that.

How do you know how many abortions they do in a year?
Can you link to where you're getting this information? I would assume that if you can, indeed, link to where you got the above information, we can also find out how many customers PP had in total.
It's then simple math to figure out how many used the abortion services vs. their other services. Again, I bet your own source can tell us.

Yes, thanks again.
But I already fully understand that you're not very good at this whole "reasoned, fact-based argument" idea.
No need to provide more support for that.What I'm wondering, is if you can actually show any facts that support this strange claim that Trump was rejecting white supremacists when all the available facts show that he was actually defending them.Seems to me like your best avenue is more along the lines of:"Sorry, Trump is an imbecile. In his reflexive attempt to fight against The Left, he accidentally sided with white supremacists. However, I assure you that this is entirely due to Trump's low intelligence and inability to think a step ahead about what he's actually saying. It doesn't actually mean he thought about siding with white supremacists - mostly because Trump rarely thinks. He generally simply reacts. Like a brainless, thoughtless, exposed nerve."I wouldn't necessarily believe that either - because I think it's also clear that Trump has at least "somewhat" of a leaning towards white supremacists anyway. It's just the sort of foolish man he is.But, really - I think that's your best out. I recommend further review after you've calmed down and an attempt to move in that direction.

When you have a real argument, you don't need large text or capital letters to get your point across. The point speaks loudly and boldly for itself.I do understand, though, that when you don't have a real argument you may need to resort to the above display of ineffective pomposity.

I would suggest a hot cup of tea.
The heat prevents you from drinking it quickly - therefore you are forced to wait patiently while it cools enough to drink.
Judging by your recent demeanor, it would likely be the best thing you've done for your mind and soul for the last... I don't know... 50 years, maybe?
Highly recommended.Or, if you're really interested in helping your soul, you could focus more on helping others instead of hurting them.
It really does help you sleep better at night - no guilt and the added benefit of knowing that you've been productive in the lives' of others.If you insist on carrying on like this, I fear for your immortal soul.
If one focuses too much on unproductive negativity in life, it can tarnish your afterlife for the rest of eternity.
I can send you some literature if you'd like.

Yes, that's the basic excuse of all those who do not want to hear the truth.
But the truth is something you cannot avoid, and you will be forced to face it sooner or later.I'd change your ways now, really.
The path you're on right now - it's not leading to the destination you're hoping for.
It can't, mostly because that destination doesn't exist.
But, even if it did, you're doing it wrong.

I'm overjoyed that you've started to calm down.
Doesn't that feel better?Personally, I wouldn't wish harm on others - it doesn't carry over well for your eternal soul.
No matter who's name you claim to support.

Let's paint a picture.We have an entire group of calm, respectful people.
Then one person comes careening in, screaming and yelling about random ideas that don't even exist, coherent sentences are not a concern, and displays an inability to address anyone without including an insult.If we're going to describe one of these two sides as 'having everything twisted in their heads' I think it's very clear to everyone who it is without even needing to actually say it.When words do not match reality, even a child understands that something wrong is going on.Your claims fall flat.
As such useless drivel tends to do.

Why would you say that?
Although they do seem calm, they do not seem to all be respectful.I will now show you 4 calm, respectful responses to Faith.
And, just so I don't cherry-pick like you did, I'll grab the 4 responses closest to the post you just made (the one I'm replying to.)Your post: Message 1525Calm, respectful response to Faith #1: Message 1524
Calm, respectful response to Faith #2: Message 1523
Calm, respectful response to Faith #3: Message 1522
Calm, respectful response to Faith #4: Message 1521
That's how you look at something without bias. Don't worry though, everyone can see right through the tricks you've attempted. My picture is a description of the objective, factual evidence.
Yours is a description of cherry-picked whatever-you-could-find-to-support-your-imagined-notion.
Did you not notice who started the yelling and screaming and insults? It's hardly reasonable to expect no insults in return after such a display, don't you think?I leave it to the floor to decide which one is a more accurate picture painted of the reality that's occurred.

What are you talking about?Yes, let's look at it again:

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We have an entire group of calm, respectful people.

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I do not say that all people are all calm and all respectful all the time.
I said we have an entire group of calm, respectful people.And, again, here's the proof... taken from an un-biased, un-cherry-picked stream simply by looking at the 4 posts ahead of your complaint:

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I will now show you 4 calm, respectful responses to Faith.
And, just so I don't cherry-pick like you did, I'll grab the 4 responses closest to the post you just made (the one I'm replying to.)

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Your post: Message 1525

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Calm, respectful response to Faith #1: Message 1524

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Clearly you aren't really concerned with what the Bible says, but with what you want it to say in order to justify your own opinions, but I'll try anyway...

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Calm, respectful response to Faith #2: Message 1523

Tanypteryx writes:

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So, I guess you know what the "Final Solution" should be for all the people you hate...

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Calm, respectful response to Faith #3: Message 1522

JonF writes:

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I note you reject Christianity.

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Calm, respectful response to Faith #4: Message 1521

ringo writes:

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He was an adulterer and a murderer, hardly a role model.

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That's how you look at something without bias. Don't worry though, everyone can see right through the tricks you've attempted.

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Uh.. no.. .that's stupid.Why would anyone take the saying "we have an entire group of calm, respectful people" to mean "you can not ever find anything any of these people have ever said to be un-calm or un-respectful?"Have you ever met people?
No one alive has ever been "always calm" or "always respectful."
The bar your setting isn't met by any human ever in all of history.Yet you seem to think it should exist on a message board on the internet? You're nuts. Of course not.
Which brings us to the point of cherry-picking.If you cherry-pick Jeffery Dahmer... of course you can find a few calm, respectful moments.
But if you take an unbiased, objective look... you see the truth... a terrible human being.Now, if you cherry-pick the posts here... of course you can find a few un-calm, disrespectful moments.
But if you take an unbiased, objective look (as proven by the unbroken sample I've shown you)... you see the truth... a group of calm, respectful people.Thank you for proving my point? Of course they do.
Just like I do.
Just like you do.
Just like Faith does.But the problem is... Faith didn't just lose her calmness or respectfulness on one sentence... did she?
And... the people you quoted did... didn't they?This is how people work.
This is how fair judgement works.We don't fairly judge people by cherry-picking single things.
We fairly judge people by taking a large sample and describing the overall issue.Most kids learn this before they even go off to kindergarten. It's sort of an ingrained thing that comes along with "any level of intelligence."
But I don't mind explaining it to you, if you need a refresher.
All it does is prove the point I'm making over and over and over again... So again - thank-you. I think you've lost it.
Perhaps you should take a moment, calm down, and try to re-assess the situation.I would suggest putting the shovel down. You're deep enough.

Although I'm sure it all makes sense in your mind - I cannot read your mind.
I have no idea what you're talking about as you didn't clarify in any way.If you'd like to add something to the discussion, feel free.If not, no worries.Have a good one!

Thanks for that.

Why such disdain for something being 'handed down?'Almost all knowledge is handed down.
Anything where one person is teaching another... or someone writes it down so others can read/learn about it later... is all "handing down" knowledge.
Happens in science all the time.How else can religious beliefs be passed on to others?
Religious visions from God?
1. If this is possible, why do all claims always show the person having knowledge "handed down" to them beforehand anyway? (Going to church, being aware of the religion through previous experience...)
2. Let me know when you can show this actually happens and not just claim that it does...