Anti-Trump rally protests around the world.

Willie-T · Jan 22, 2017

No one is saying there are not some rough-looking Liberalists... and some great-looking ones. Just the same as on the other side of the aisle.

But general classifications aren't cool. And, in my opinion, it is a bit sad to knock anyone for the hand they got dealt in life, when they might not have been as fortunate as someone else.

Tommy379 · Jan 22, 2017

Willie-T said:

I've always figured that they hated people and themselves so much, they let themselves go.

Utah · Jan 22, 2017

Depleted said:

I specifically stated my friends and I make fun of each other all the time. What part of that equates to putting people down who are not like me? Try again.

Utah · Jan 22, 2017

JesusLives said:

I thought you lost your voice since you ignored my challenge of naming seven benefits we have thanks to liberals. No worries, I'll still wait.

Agricola · Jan 22, 2017

People are angry with Trump but can not explain beyond the statement as to why! The woman

[video=youtube;evN5q2oKnVo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evN5q2oKnVo[/video]

Adstar · Jan 22, 2017

Depleted said:

Seriously? A well-known fact? Want to show the science behind that one? And, since you're all about the facts and don't have double standards, where is the research for what the men look like too? I'm sure it's all a package deal, right? No double standards at all there.

(The all about the looks thing just kept on going too.)

Had you not taken what I said out of context, I did list the double standards I'm opposed to.

And thank you to the men who did speak up. Much appreciated.

I still have not seen your example of a double standard???

Angela53510 · Jan 22, 2017

Willie-T said:

These are honour based societies, so one's honour is the most important thing. And a girl, traditionally is a dishonourable thing. So both the women and the men value boys more than girls, ironically enough. I remember having my third son in Prince Rupert. There were two East Indian women, one on her third daughter, the other on her fifth. The one on her third was very envious of me. I told her that I loved my son, but I had hoped for a girl after two boys. I thought she was going to die, she held her breathe so long! She seemed to almost worship me! I had no knowledge of eastern cultures, at that point in my life.

However, the woman than was on her 5th girl, didn't talk to me. I met her husband in the change room changing the baby girl's diaper. Apparently, the mother of the 5th girl was in her room crying, and was without consolation for having produced 5 girls. Her husband was actually very gentle and kind, and tried very hard to get his wife to look at their new daughter. But the mother was broken by her dishonour.

When I moved to the Vancouver area, I had adjusted to being the proud mother of 3 handsome young boys. I went to talk to a specialist about some issues, and told him I had three boys. He was so excited! He was Chinese and told me in China I would have been given gold bracelets and necklaces and I would have had great honour for bearing 3 boys. It was so ironical to me, because I still really wanted a girl. Years later, I was finally back to work, and found myself pregnant with twins. I lost one, which grieves me to this day, and the other was the blessing of my daughter, who took care of me in the early years of RA and remains a dear friend. God is good!

I also taught in a school district which had a large East Indian population. They did love their children, I don't want to make it seem like they didn't. But, the fact is, these are the standards they have had for millennia. Girls required dowries, and then they took that money away from the family. Boys stay home and care for the families, especially if the father died. Boys were the hope for the future.

Of course, it isn't that way anymore, but these traditions die hard. Witness that there are millions of "missing" girls in China, from the one baby goverment policy. Because if there is a choice, and only one child is allowed, it will always be a boy, never a girl.

That is what these feminists need to be working on, not demanding rights when women are better off in Western Society than anywhere else in the world.

Depleted · Jan 22, 2017

Utah said:

Jesus Lives and feminists.

JesusLives · Jan 22, 2017

maxwel said:

Words and Rights:

Just because YOU were taught these things, and YOU believe these things, does not mean students in our country are STILL taught these things, or that everyone STILL believes these things.

The far-left has a penchant for deconstructing much of the constitution, the bill of rights, and even these "unalienable rights" found in the Declaration. This is principally (but not exclusively) accomplished through the REDEFINING of words. This results in them giving "lip service" to these documents, all the while teaching extremely different beliefs. It's all based on redefining the words.

A good example of this is the way the far-left has currently redefined "racism."

1. RACISM: Here is a definition of racism from the Oxford English Dictionary.
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior:

2. RACISM: Here is a redefining of the word "racism" commonly proposed by the far-left.
Discrimination against a racial group of people with less institutional power BY a racial group of people who have more institutional power.

As you see, simply redefining the word allows the far-left to claim that no minority can be racist... and they can therefore say and do whatever they like, and use racist rhetoric, and take racist actions, all the while denying they are racist.

Conclusion:

A. The far-left has a propensity for changing the definitions of words, in order to completely confuse and upend any rational dialogue.

B. There are many examples of this, and this even reaches to their redefining of many of our constitutional rights.

C. Just because YOU went to school decades ago, and YOU were taught to understand our foundational documents in a very literal sense, does NOT mean everyone is still taught what you were taught.

Thanks for pointing out just how OLD I really am.... I take solace in the fact you aren't too far behind me....lol

chootchooot · Jan 22, 2017

The lefts hypocrisy

JesusLives · Jan 22, 2017

Utah said:

The GI Bill
Endangered Species Act
Environmental Laws
The Space Program
The Peace Corps
Americorps
The Civil Rights Movement
Earned Income Tax Credit
Family & Medical Leave Act
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Americans With Disabilities Act
Freedom of Information Act
Women's right to control their reproductive future
Allowing citizens to view their own credit records
The Internet
Balancing the federal budget
The Brady Bill
(5-day wait on handgun purchases for background checks)
Lobbying Disclosure Act
"Motor-Voter" Act
The Voting Rights Act
Unemployment Insurance
Medicare/Medicaid
Food Stamps/WIC
Social Security
Peace between Israel and Egypt
Peace between Israel and Jordan
The Department of Education
The Department of Energy
The Department of Transportation
The Department of Housing and Urban Development
Labor Laws
The Marshall Plan
Winning World War II
Food Safety Laws
Workplace Safety Laws
The Tennessee Valley Project
The Civilian Conservation Corps
The Securites and Exchange Commission
Women's Right to Vote
Universal Public Education
National Weather Service
Product Labeling Laws
Truth in Advertising Laws
Morrill Land Grant Act
Rural Electrification
Public Universities
Bank Deposit Insurance (FDIC)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Broadcasting
Supporting the establishment of Israel
The United Nations
NATO

Victories of Progressives, Liberals and Democrats over the last century.

By Delaware Dem - October 14, 2005

No one has balanced any budget lately no matter if it is a D or a R and it will get worse under Trump....Trillions in debt no where to go but down.....the drain.....or up to heaven...

Good enough for you? Yes, I still have a voice don't you worry your little head about that....

maxwel · Jan 22, 2017

JesusLives said:

Yes, I was pointing out your age, but only to make a positive point about it.

You didn't go to school in a postmodern culture.
You were, therefore, probably taught to view the world in a rational, sensible way.

And for the record, Biblically, age is good thing.

JesusLives · Jan 23, 2017

maxwel said:

Max I don't really have a problem with you at all and for the record you have not hurt my feelings. I just don't get all they hype for a lying, crass, former democrat turned republican, con man who has been elected to an office far above his ability and no I didn't like Hillary any better because I am a former republican in democrat clothing that is truly and independent. Consider myself to be a moderate and yes I did vote.

I believe that we are a country of immigrants a melting pot of the world close our borders, build walls? Treat women like sex objects, say anything you want to heads of state, continually lie changing what you say from one minute to the next? Nope never will I think any of that is o.k. and won't stand behind someone who thinks that's an o.k. way to treat people, making remarks to punch someone in the face and pay for the lawyer...Nope.... not o.k. ever.... Our president great example for what not to do as a caring human being for those around him.....

I would have loved to answer that guys questions on the reasons why women out marching.... I'd have had plenty to say....I do have a voice and a vote and will continue to use both. Sit back and like what's going on....no way.... he will ruin America and the rich will get richer....

maxwel · Jan 23, 2017

JesusLives said:

First of all, good job on actually sourcing a list.

Now, let's take a quick look at it.

The List

1. THE CHALLENGE:
The challenge was to come up with at least 7 things liberals have done to benefit our country.

Please take note of the words "liberal" and "benefit".

These 2 words give us the criteria of the challenge.

A. Liberal:
Are the people enacting the legislation liberals?
Did these legislators really meet any modern definition of liberal?
Were they perhaps just Democrats from long ago who were actually fairly conservative?
Was the legislation really a bipartisan effort, instead of a pure creation of the Left?

B. Benefit:
Was each bit of legislation on the list truly a benefit?
Is the benefit of some of this legislation still open to debate?

2. CHALLENGE PROBLEMS:
To start with, I think this challenge should have been worded differently, because even people you thoroughly oppose are capable of doing a few good things along the way.

I have no problem with that.
I think anyone is capable of doing some good.

3. LIBERALS:
Not every Democrat from the past would consider himself a liberal at all, and certainly not the current variety of postmodern liberal we see today.

We may have a real problem equating past legislation by Democrats with "modern liberalism".

4. WAY BACK DEMOCRATS:
Some of the things on the list go all the way back to the 40's and 50's... a time when most Democrats were MUCH MORE CONSERVATIVE than half the Republicans are today.

A lot of these Democrats from the past certainly don't qualify as modern liberals.

5. BENEFICIAL:
I'm not at all sure every item on this list truly meets the challenge of being "beneficial"... I think some of these things are still open to debate.

I realize that from your point of view none of this legislation is open to debate,
but that doesn't mean everyone feels the same way.

Frankly, trying to meet the challenge condition of "beneficial" is fairly subjective.
It's obvious there will disagreement on some of these things.

6. LIBERAL, BIPARTISAN, or REPUBLICAN:
I'm not at all sure every item on this list was genuinely accomplished by liberals, rather than by a bipartisan effort, or even, in some cases, by a primarily Republican effort.

Conclusion:

A. I think it's entirely possible for liberals, with whom I generally disagree, to still accomplish some good things.

B. I'm not at all sure every item on this lists meets the criteria of being BENEFICIAL, or being accomplished by TRUE LIBERALS (in the modern sense) or being accomplished either SOLELY or PRIMARILY by the LEFT.

C. I think we could go point-by-point and debate many of the items on this list.. as many of them may not meet the criteria of the challenge.

peacenik · Jan 23, 2017

Agricola said:

It will be recalled that the Tea Party immediately protested against Obama when he was inaugurated. Numerous placards were displayed which contained racist pictures, profane language, threats against the president, and there was some violence.

http://tinyurl.com/zowmrk8

Of course, these hate filled protests stopped when the disastrous BP oil spill took place and Obama bailed out the same people who just days before were protesting against him in the deep South. Significantly, the Tea Party never took to the streets with such great vehemence once people made an issue of the fact that they would only be biting the hand that fed them. Perhaps equally significantly, was the rise of the leftist Occupy Wall Street after the dust settled.

So what has this world come to as you asked? Just as the Bible says, there is nothing new under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 1)

PrynceNY · Jan 23, 2017

Speaking of protest apparently Madonnas big mouth has gotten her in trouble with secret service for openly making a remark about blowing up the white house. Just plain foolishness on her part.

peacenik · Jan 23, 2017

Shame on Madonna for saying that, if true. We know that right winger Ted Nugent made very hostile remarks against Obama and Hillary while Scott Stapp of Creed was was quoted as making threats against Obama. And there were many more threats: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_threats_against_Barack_Obama

Foolishness is everywhere.

p_rehbein · Jan 23, 2017

These "Protest Rallies" be they here, or around the world will allow a person (provided they have about $4.00 cash) to get a cup of Joe at Starbucks.........I'm sure Starbucks has designed a "Protest Trump" cup by now........

Now, concerning Trump and his folks........for goodness sakes, quit griping about the size of the crowd......WHO CARES? You were elected to start fixing what is wrong, not argue for a proper head count of folks at your Inauguration. Get to work Mr. President...........lots to do, and you are going to have to battle Congress to achieve much of your Agenda. No need to make enemies of those needed to vote AYE!

The entire Nation knows the Media is worthless.........their "Approval Rating" reveals this.........no need to keep beating that dead horse.......

Anyway............

seed_time_harvest · Jan 23, 2017

Tommy379 said:

I'm glad that GOD looks at the heart and not appearances.

Susanna · Jan 23, 2017

seed_time_harvest said:

Me too. My face is a reflection of the life I have lived.

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