Social WR Lounge v247: I ain't no sexy boy. I don't dance, son.

[Jack V Savage]

BTW, didn't see anything on this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-...-to-punish-delta-after-criticism-of-elections

None of the rightists who claim to care about freedom of speech had anything to say. That's not some jackass on Twitter; that's a state house trying to punish a company for criticizing a bill. And they're totally open about it! The silence on the issue really shows how fake rightist concern for free speech is.

 

[Trotsky]

BTW, didn't see anything on this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-...-to-punish-delta-after-criticism-of-elections

None of the rightists who claim to care about freedom of speech had anything to say. That's not some jackass on Twitter; that's a state house trying to punish a company for criticizing a bill. And they're totally open about it! The silence on the issue really shows how fake rightist concern for free speech is.

Holy shit.

That's extremely thread-worthy. The Georgia GOP is openly saying "we make policies to hand out benefits to corporations, so don't criticize us or we'll take those benefits away."

 

[sickc0d3r]

BTW, didn't see anything on this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-...-to-punish-delta-after-criticism-of-elections

None of the rightists who claim to care about freedom of speech had anything to say. That's not some jackass on Twitter; that's a state house trying to punish a company for criticizing a bill. And they're totally open about it! The silence on the issue really shows how fake rightist concern for free speech is.

By rule, as long as you cite a good ole country boy saying for it, you’re off the hook. It’s like saying “with all due respect” before insulting someone.

“They like our public policy when we’re doing things that benefit them, and they reap the rewards of those benefits and then turn around and do this,” Ralston told reporters, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. “As all of you know, I can’t resist a country boy line or two, you don’t feed a dog that bites your hand. You’ve got to keep that in mind.”

 

[StoneColdSteveAustin]

lmao

blah blah blah. Everyone hates ted Cruz. Even republicans, yet they all stick by him and never tried to restrain him. It’s hot air at this point

 

[Gregolian]

Pretending? Remind me who the current president is.



Biden's doing some really ambitious stuff, but it's stuff that is very broadly popular rather than stuff that just appeals to a fringe group, which seemed to be the (irrational) fear of some people.



Super talented dudes. Watching Sale, I get more scared for his arm than for batters (rightly, but he lasted longer than I would have expected).

I hope he comes back close to what he was. As a Mariner fan I need a team to ruffle the feathers of the Yankees

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

BTW, didn't see anything on this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-...-to-punish-delta-after-criticism-of-elections

None of the rightists who claim to care about freedom of speech had anything to say. That's not some jackass on Twitter; that's a state house trying to punish a company for criticizing a bill. And they're totally open about it! The silence on the issue really shows how fake rightist concern for free speech is.

It says the tax break repeal didn't pass. You usually scoff at concern over unsuccessful legislation that's intended to restrict 2nd Amendment rights. I agree that politicians admitting to using government to punish political speech should be removed from office, but Delta doesn't have a right to tax breaks either.

 

[Jack V Savage]

It says the tax break repeal didn't pass. You usually scoff at concern over unsuccessful legislation that's intended to restrict 2nd Amendment rights. I agree that politicians admitting to using government to punish political speech should be removed from office, but Delta doesn't have a right to tax breaks either.

No idea what you're referring to when you say I "usually" do that. But the bill passed the state house, and sends a message. I know that even though you supported shutting a business down for criticizing Trump (or regulating their ability to have opinions that are not acceptable), you claim to be a supporter of freedom of speech. But this is a pretty lame condemnation of a serious attack on it (the criticism sandwich between weak whataboutism and an irrelevant comment about them not having a right to tax breaks).

Just very hard to take seriously people who think that leftists expressing views or people just pointing out when the president is lying = a dangerous attack on freedom of speech, but gov't retaliation on companies for having unacceptable views is OK or no biggie.

 

[irish_thug]

lol @ you pretending to be banned



You silly goose

It was terrible, I couldn't even log in. I thought I was going to have to go to crave

They mod a karate board forum
They lost their mental health a long time ago

True

 

[CubicleGangster]

It was terrible, I couldn't even log in.



True

Can't believe they did you dirty like that
They should have to pay for whatever treatment you needed for Sherdog withdrawals (maybe a nice bottle of whiskey)

 

[StoneColdSteveAustin]

BTW, didn't see anything on this:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-...-to-punish-delta-after-criticism-of-elections

None of the rightists who claim to care about freedom of speech had anything to say. That's not some jackass on Twitter; that's a state house trying to punish a company for criticizing a bill. And they're totally open about it! The silence on the issue really shows how fake rightist concern for free speech is.

Let’s be honest here Jack. Their idea of freedom of speech is to be able to say racist things on social media and spread misinformation and CTs. That’s all it means.

 

[LazaRRus]

Lol at “adultist” thankfully my autocorrect doesn’t recognize that as a word.

But now I’m worried this guy is a or something.

I don't think anyone's does outside of this clown

 

[Gandhi]

Disagree
U a very thexy boi
Now dance for me dammit!!!!!!!
Work it, Work it

@Deorum

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

No idea what you're referring to when you say I "usually" do that.

You poo-poo'ing the constant rhetoric, including in election platforms, and introduction of gun control that comes from the left. I'll point it out next time it happens.

I know that even though you supported shutting a business down for criticizing Trump

You know that's a dishonest claim. Quote me. I'll bet accounts that you can't produce any such thing.

But this is a pretty lame condemnation of a serious attack on it

Saying the offending politicians should be removed from office is "lame"? What would satisfy you?

 

[Zebra Cheeks]

Not sure if racist

Welcome back man. I had to kill 3 people with my bare hands to get you unbanned, but it was worth it.

I accept thank you’s in the form of money, beer and other alcoholic beverages.

 

[CubicleGangster]

Every now and then I check my spam folder just to make sure nothing important ends up in there

First email I see is this:
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I'm about to make some new friends!

 

[CubicleGangster]

Every now and then I check my spam folder just to make sure nothing important ends up in there

First email I see is this:
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Your profile on GayMediaForum has been approved. . Now all members can see your profile. Log in now and meet tons of exciting new people. .



I'm about to make some new friends!

Awww
The gay flag and two dudes holding hand emojis are not showing up in this post
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[tonni]

Every now and then I check my spam folder just to make sure nothing important ends up in there

First email I see is this:
️‍GAY MEDIA ️‍ Attn: Please Confirm your registration
Dear ********,
Your profile on GayMediaForum has been approved. . Now all members can see your profile. Log in now and meet tons of exciting new people. .



I'm about to make some new friends!

Looks like discount sherdog.

 

[Jack V Savage]

You poo-poo'ing the constant rhetoric, including in election platforms, and introduction of gun control that comes from the left. I'll point it out next time it happens.

"Usually" is another part of your claim. Anyway, I don't care a whit about the issue. I do not believe that any proposed gun restrictions would be likely to materially affect public safety, and I don't particularly care if some types of guns are restricted or if people have to register their guns or whatever else gun nuts whine about. I don't think the "ignore the half the sentence" interpretation of the 2nd Amendment makes sense. Just a nothingburger. Not related to the discussion anyway.

You know that's a dishonest claim. Quote me. I'll bet accounts that you can't produce any such thing.

I think it's fair to say that it's a correct (and thus obviously honest) claim, but not spun the way you would prefer. Your position is still that if they fact-check Trump, they are a "publisher" and thus should be subject to draconian regs that would kill their business as it's currently modeled, no? You also made some kind of weird argument about how ending Jim Crow already was a big attack on freedom of speech so who cares anymore.

Ed:

If the CRA (which limits the free speech of all business owners for the public good) is liberal, then it's not illiberal to limit twitter's free speech (which comes at the expense of everyone else's).

I'll let you keep your account, but be careful next time!

Saying the offending politicians should be removed from office is "lame"? What would satisfy you?

Hmm. Pretty sure I answered that in the part you snipped. "the criticism is sandwiched between weak whataboutism and an irrelevant comment about them not having a right to tax breaks."

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

"Usually" is another part of your claim. Anyway, I don't care a whit about the issue. I do not believe that any proposed gun restrictions would be likely to materially affect public safety, and I don't particularly care if some types of guns are restricted or if people have to register their guns or whatever else gun nuts whine about. I don't think the "ignore the half the sentence" interpretation of the 2nd Amendment makes sense. Just a nothingburger. Not related to the discussion anyway.

So the key part is that you don't care about the issue, and not that you've dismissed the concerns? Ok.

I think it's fair to say that it's a correct (and thus obviously honest) claim, but not spun the way you would prefer. Your position is still that if they fact-check Trump, they are a "publisher" and thus should be subject to draconian regs that would kill their business as it's currently modeled, no? You also made some kind of weird argument about how ending Jim Crow already was a big attack on freedom of speech so who cares anymore.

My position has nothing to do with Trump. It's that simple.

And lol at how you word that last sentence. Kinda smarmy, but typical.

I'll let you keep your account, but be careful next time!

That quote doesn't back up your claim. It does however show me exploring what's philosophically and legally consistent.

Hmm. Pretty sure I answered that in the part you snipped. "the criticism is sandwiched between weak whataboutism and an irrelevant comment about them not having a right to tax breaks."

People who use the term "whataboutism" as some kind of attack pretty much do so to deflect from their own hypocrisy. But since you bring it up, isn't that what your initial post is doing? Saying "what about this" as an attempt to show inconsistency in the application of free speech on the part of "right wingers"? And to further that, what are your thoughts on Citizen's United and is it inconsistent to decry that ruling while citing the 1st Amendment on corporate speech here?

That aside, there was none of that in my criticism of the actions of the government officials. Advocating they be removed from office is pretty clear and the harshest remedy possible.

The comment on tax breaks is relevant and you should be embarrassed for saying it isn't. If one wants to think circumspectly on this matter, and not just bleat out a knee-jerk position, then one needs to examine the fact that there's a difference between being denied a right and not receiving special privilege. Whether that ultimately sways one's view on the matter is immaterial.

 

[Deorum]

@Deorum Austin’s heel turn was awesome and made complete sense considering how obsessed and paranoid he was with getting back on top. Him and Vince shaking hands was the perfect way to end the Attitude Era.

Maybe you're right in retrospect (and as a far more avid follower), I just recall the crowds not having that shit at all. I was a preteen though the Attitude era so a lot of my actual memories are vague, it's incredible and a testament to the product that I even remember what I do with such fondness. When did The Rock pull about even with him in terms of popularity, was it by WM17 or earlier than that? I don't recall when Rock went full bore babyface, and it feels like he switched back and forth more than once between 1997-2001.