FilmFestGuy
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I never charge people of either being a fascist or a commie and agree with you that it lowers the level of discourse. That's what I'm getting at here. I assume you are not saying that because coarseness has been a part of the discussion for so long that we should ignore it when it happens. I think we should speak out against it, as I am doing in this case. If there are those who feel differently then let them defend their position.
I know of no one who is making that claim.
Okay, and I am smacking back. Is there a problem with that?
Wow, this is a segue that makes no sense whatsoever!!!
Well there are many things in this world that are more demeaning than Glen Beck also but that is not what this conversation all about.
You've taken one naughty photo about invisible penises - and then used it as an excuse to call left-leaning folks illiterate.
You then complain about the lowering of discourse.
I was merely pointing out that one course photo that isn't intended to do anything but poke fun is relatively harmless and has a long-standing tradition (if not as vulgar as this particular photo).
In comparison, Beck's continued rantings about Islamo-Commies taking over the world are utterly unfounded, but unlike this silly photo - ARE BEING BELIEVED.
People believing falsehoods being spread by a man who is merely doing so for the purpose of making a buck are much more dangerous to our politics than a silly vulgar little photo.
I agree with you about the coarseness of our politics. I'm just arguing that pointing your anger at one naughty little photo is the equivalent of stepping on one ant while ignoring the termite colony growing in your wall. There are much worse instances of what bothers you happening right in front of you.