Hillary's America...

**akaTrex** · 11-12-2016

Originally Posted by cusp82

the left is tolerant is it not?

Not !

**Pegasus** · 11-12-2016

Hilary's America is not going to exist .
It is Trumps America you are living in now . Given that the conservatives (Republicans ) hold all branches of government they get to drive the US in the direction they wish . It will be interesting to see where that leads us. As a non US citizen by us I mean the world. I hope Trump can develop respect outside the US as at the moment his external efforts will be hampered by the perception of him .

**Dontrike** · 11-13-2016

Originally Posted by Pirate

I think this time it is worse because so many, especially the experts, thought that HRC had it in the bag. Losing is bad enough but snatching defeat from the very jaws of victory is a very bitter experience.

I blame the last few years. I can practically pinpoint when the stupid went full blown epidemic in this country, between SJWs, the crazy feminists (the loud minority I mean with this, not all of them), and anti-vaxxers. Not to mention the general acceptance of plain stupidity.

Originally Posted by CUSP82

The left is tolerant is it not?

A group of any people is never tolerant, no matter what name, side, or title they fall under.

Originally Posted by TeddyBear

I'm all for protesting ... no matter how idiotic the cause ... as long as it isn't disrupting the peace like blocking traffic, making it difficult for ambulances to get through ... putting people's lives in danger. If protests get violent, then yes ... any means necessary should be taken to stop that garbage.

Protesting should be when all other avenues have failed. The problem the last 5 years is that you can get a protest going for almost any reason, even the slightest. Protests mean nothing more than people with a bunch of time that have no outlet for their irritation, anger, and rage while also trying to get attention. They used to mean something when it was at its breaking point, but it seems as though America is constantly at the last thread of a very thin rope, never wanting to settle down.

**Jaw Breaker** · 11-13-2016

Originally Posted by Dontrike

Protesting should be when all other avenues have failed. The problem the last 5 years is that you can get a protest going for almost any reason, even the slightest. Protests mean nothing more than people with a bunch of time that have no outlet for their irritation, anger, and rage while also trying to get attention. They used to mean something when it was at its breaking point, but it seems as though America is constantly at the last thread of a very thin rope, never wanting to settle down.

Yeah, protests have lost all meaning. Now they just seem to be displays of violent idiocy and ignorance.

**TheGreatDivider** · 11-13-2016

There was an interestimg social experiment done a few years ago where the researchers made fake FB posts to stop the demolotion of a fountain. It gained a massive following and people showed up to protest immediately. But the thing is the whole thing was fake.

**TheGreatDivider** · 11-13-2016

If anyone is curious, it's the "colding-Jorgensen" experiment.
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**akaTrex** · 11-13-2016

Originally Posted by Dontrike

Protesting should be when all other avenues have failed. The problem the last 5 years is that you can get a protest going for almost any reason, even the slightest. Protests mean nothing more than people with a bunch of time that have no outlet for their irritation, anger, and rage while also trying to get attention. They used to mean something when it was at its breaking point, but it seems as though America is constantly at the last thread of a very thin rope, never wanting to settle down.

Yes and a 16 yo out for kicks, till Mommy showed up . . .

Personally I have a problem with the Anonymous Protesters. Wearing Masks so your Friends, Family, Employer and the authorities don't know its you looting, destroying property, stopping Ambulances from getting to the hospital.

Hey if you want to Protest go for it, but Anonymously. Stand Up and be Counted!

If Your protest gets in my way getting someone to the hospital . . . You'll be needing an Ambulance.

**Dontrike** · 11-14-2016

Originally Posted by TheGreatDivider

There was an interestimg social experiment done a few years ago where the researchers made fake FB posts to stop the demolotion of a fountain. It gained a massive following and people showed up to protest immediately. But the thing is the whole thing was fake.

People are so in need of a cause to fight for that they fight for anything and everything. I guess they don't know of the phrase "Pick your battles".

Originally Posted by akaTrex

Yes and a 16 yo out for kicks, till Mommy showed up . . .

[video=youtube;G80CapEevGQ]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G80CapEevGQ[/vieo]

Personally I have a problem with the Anonymous Protesters. Wearing Masks so your Friends, Family, Employer and the authorities don't know its you looting, destroying property, stopping Ambulances from getting to the hospital.

Hey if you want to Protest go for it, but Anonymously. Stand Up and be Counted!

If Your protest gets in my way getting someone to the hospital . . . You'll be needing an Ambulance.

If only more parents were like that, willing to beat a lesson into their kid(s) if necessary when they are acting as idiotic as that.

**burtybasset** · 11-14-2016

Very interesting video here by a former KGB operative on ideological subversion.

Note the use of terminology around 3 mins in - equality, social justice. These are the things that are being taught in colleges.