Is “Vitriol” the New “Racist”?

[Capitalist]

Some examples:

Bloodshed Puts New Focus on Vitriol in Politics
Vitriol in Politics: Passion and ideology crosses the line far too often.
Analysis: Vitriolic Rhetoric Cited After Giffords Shooting
Sheriff Dupnik’s Criticism of Political ‘Vitriol’ Resonates With Public
Arizona Shooting: Sheriff Says On-Air Vitriol Has Consequences
Vitriol focus of lawmakers after Arizona shooting of Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Sheriff Attacks “Vitriol” about “tearing down Govt” After Arizona Shooting
‘Vitriol’ Cited as Possible Factor in Arizona Tragedy
Debate Turns to Role of Vitriolic Commentators
The vitriol in our national bloodstream.
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[RetiredGySgt]

The left did not care about "vitriol" when it was directed at Bush for 8 years. I mean they OPENLY called for his assassination, including cartoonists with National followings.

 

[Capitalist]

Better use this while I still can.





(Vancouver Free Press) — A Democratic Congressman plans to bring in a bill to outlaw violent symbols targeting members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Senate, or the judiciary.
In an inteview on CNN, Robert Brady (D-Penn) said he wants to make it a federal crime to use threatening language or symbols against federal officials. “All we are trying to do is protect ourselves and our staff members,” Brady said.
When asked when the legislation would be brought forward, he replied it would be on the “first day when we go back in session”. . . .
Brady hinted that a controversial map created by Sarah Palin’s political action committee—which featured targets on 20 House districts—would be illegal if his proposal is adopted.
The map included Arizona’s eighth district, which is represented by Giffords in Congress.
The CNN interviewer pointed out that Palin’s map only featured symbols over top of districts, but that didn’t dissuade Brady from taking a hard line. “Everyone knows who represents that district,” he said.
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[ba1614]

Is there any evidence, anywhere that he even saw this fuckin' map?

 

[mudwhistle]

Is there any evidence, anywhere that he even saw this fuckin' map?

Do they need any?

People are gonna try to score political points from this. They're gonna take donations. They don't need evidence to do that.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

The left did not care about "vitriol" when it was directed at Bush for 8 years. I mean they OPENLY called for his assassination, including cartoonists with National followings.

You 'Baggers need to get-over the idea something is true....just because you SAY it is!!

What....you FORGOT to post any PROOF of your accusation????

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[editec]

Is “Vitriol” the New “Racist”?

No.

Racists were always fueled with hate.

But now they're being given a pass by the media and pols Palin.

 

[WillowTree]

The left did not care about "vitriol" when it was directed at Bush for 8 years. I mean they OPENLY called for his assassination, including cartoonists with National followings.

Hell, they had a movie and a video game out of his assassination

 

[mudwhistle]

Is “Vitriol” the New “Racist”?

No.

Racists were always fueled with hate.

But now they're being given a pass by the media and pols Palin.

I wonder how many on the left would cheer Sarah Palin getting shot.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Is there any evidence, anywhere that he even saw this fuckin' map?

Yeah.....that's the Big Problem.....maps.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFxvxvnrBi8[/ame]​

 

[Mr. Shaman]

The left did not care about "vitriol" when it was directed at Bush for 8 years. I mean they OPENLY called for his assassination, including cartoonists with National followings.

Hell, they had a movie and a video game out of his assassination

....But, you forgot the title, of it, right?

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Is “Vitriol” the New “Racist”?

No.

Racists were always fueled with hate.

But now they're being given a pass by the media and pols Palin.

I wonder how many on the left would cheer Sarah Palin getting shot.

Are you 'Baggers (actually) THAT crazy....crazy-enough to suggest Progressives are just...like...YOU??!!!!

Sarah Palin is a national-embarrassment. The LAST thing this Country needs is the reputation of HAVING people (as ignorant, as her) in positions-of-power!!

You don't GET that????

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[zzzz]

Vitriol: bitter criticism: extreme bitterness and hatred toward somebody or something, or an expression of this feeling in speech or writing

Racism: 1. animosity toward other races: prejudice or animosity against people who belong to other races
2. belief in racial superiority: the belief that people of different races have different qualities and abilities, and that some races are inherently superior or inferior

Not the same thing. Although vitriol can be a part of racism but not all racists are vitriolic!

In an inteview on CNN, Robert Brady (D-Penn) said he wants to make it a federal crime to use threatening language or symbols against federal officials. “All we are trying to do is protect ourselves and our staff members,” Brady said.

Another attempt to infringe upon our first amendment rights. The feds have already taken some free speech and if this passes we will lose some more. An inch at a time and eventually we will wake up and find that we have nothing left. Does this mean we cannot hang effigies of politicians or burn them. Can we call them bums or is that illegal too. Pretty soon all you can say is only good things, no criticism because that incites others to violence.

 

[Mr. Shaman]

In an inteview on CNN, Robert Brady (D-Penn) said he wants to make it a federal crime to use threatening language or symbols against federal officials. “All we are trying to do is protect ourselves and our staff members,” Brady said.

Another attempt to infringe upon our first amendment rights. The feds have already taken some free speech and if this passes we will lose some more. An inch at a time and eventually we will wake up and find that we have nothing left. Does this mean we cannot hang effigies of politicians or burn them. Can we call them bums or is that illegal too. Pretty soon all you can say is only good things, no criticism because that incites others to violence.

You 'Baggers need to quit being so dramatic....and, content-free.

What Free Speech was taken?????

Have you 'Baggers over-looked the possibility you're (all) frustrated-actors....that, in your (desperate) need for public-adulation, you've grasped at politics....when a (local) community-playhouse might fit your needs??!!!!

 

[zzzz]

In an inteview on CNN, Robert Brady (D-Penn) said he wants to make it a federal crime to use threatening language or symbols against federal officials. “All we are trying to do is protect ourselves and our staff members,” Brady said.

Another attempt to infringe upon our first amendment rights. The feds have already taken some free speech and if this passes we will lose some more. An inch at a time and eventually we will wake up and find that we have nothing left. Does this mean we cannot hang effigies of politicians or burn them. Can we call them bums or is that illegal too. Pretty soon all you can say is only good things, no criticism because that incites others to violence.

You 'Baggers need to quit being so dramatic....and, content-free.

What Free Speech was taken?????

Have you 'Baggers over-looked the possibility you're (all) frustrated-actors....that, in your (desperate) need for public-adulation, you've grasped at politics....when a (local) community-playhouse might fit your needs??!!!!

Well lets say your on a plane and talking about a movie and you metion a bomb and someone overhears the word "bomb". They inform the stewardess and she tells the pilot that you have bomb and viola, your arrrested for saying the word bomb.

 

[mdn2000]

never let a good tragedy go to waste.

 

[L.K.Eder]

Another attempt to infringe upon our first amendment rights. The feds have already taken some free speech and if this passes we will lose some more. An inch at a time and eventually we will wake up and find that we have nothing left. Does this mean we cannot hang effigies of politicians or burn them. Can we call them bums or is that illegal too. Pretty soon all you can say is only good things, no criticism because that incites others to violence.

You 'Baggers need to quit being so dramatic....and, content-free.

What Free Speech was taken?????

Have you 'Baggers over-looked the possibility you're (all) frustrated-actors....that, in your (desperate) need for public-adulation, you've grasped at politics....when a (local) community-playhouse might fit your needs??!!!!

Well lets say your on a plane and talking about a movie and you metion a bomb and someone overhears the word "bomb". They inform the stewardess and she tells the pilot that you have bomb and viola, your arrrested for saying the word bomb.

yeah, a viola is not that explosive.

 

[PLYMCO_PILGRIM]

Some examples:

Bloodshed Puts New Focus on Vitriol in Politics
Vitriol in Politics: Passion and ideology crosses the line far too often.
Analysis: Vitriolic Rhetoric Cited After Giffords Shooting
Sheriff Dupnik’s Criticism of Political ‘Vitriol’ Resonates With Public
Arizona Shooting: Sheriff Says On-Air Vitriol Has Consequences
Vitriol focus of lawmakers after Arizona shooting of Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
Sheriff Attacks “Vitriol” about “tearing down Govt” After Arizona Shooting
‘Vitriol’ Cited as Possible Factor in Arizona Tragedy
Debate Turns to Role of Vitriolic Commentators
The vitriol in our national bloodstream.
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This is just the government way to ramp up some new legislation to give them power over speech....good luck with that in the USA though, we wont fall for it unless there is some giant crisis and we stupidly look to the government to "fix" it.

The solutions to problems are found within the people, not within the government.

 

[Mad Scientist]

The left did not care about "vitriol" when it was directed at Bush for 8 years. I mean they OPENLY called for his assassination, including cartoonists with National followings.

You 'Baggers need to get-over the idea something is true....just because you SAY it is!!

What....you FORGOT to post any PROOF of your accusation????

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Calling T.E.A. Party members "Baggers" is vitriolic and must stop.

 

[mdn2000]

The left did not care about "vitriol" when it was directed at Bush for 8 years. I mean they OPENLY called for his assassination, including cartoonists with National followings.

You 'Baggers need to get-over the idea something is true....just because you SAY it is!!

What....you FORGOT to post any PROOF of your accusation????

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Calling T.E.A. Party members "Baggers" is vitriolic and must stop.

Excuse me, that is directed at Conservatives so that is not a problem, had this word been used against Liberal's you have a case.

Plan to see Liberal's true colors. Fairness, not a chance if they are in power. Name calling, a political strategy. Countless examples on USMB.

We should try the same thing and see what that gets us.