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 Stirlingsays  20 Mar 22 9.12am |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
Simply untrue. There are many good Republicans. I posted an exemplary video by Schwarzenegger only a couple of days ago. It's Trump and his supporters that I find so disturbing. The double standards certainly exist, but not in the way you seem to imagine them. Seeking to imply some kind of equivalence between the behaviour of Trump and that of Biden is to apply double standards. One is father to a son with known issues and who tries to be supportive without compromising anything, which is a difficult balancing act. The other uses his children, promotes them into positions of influence, and sends them out on propaganda missions. Looking through the personal laptop of a private individual with the sole purpose of making political capital out of it is no better than the gutter press searching through the dustbins of the rich and famous. Wrong doing, if discovered by anyone, needs to be reported to the authorities so that appropriate remedies be sought. Not splashed over Fox News and Infowars. Schwarzenegger is an anti Trumper, he has no influence in the Republican party anymore. There's a kind of hypocrisy where we ban Russia media yet complain that we can't get western messages into Russia. Hypocrisy is a genuine problem within the modern west. It wasn't always like that. I was raised to view honesty, even if it doesn't benefit you, as the intrinsically correct behaviour....it won't always be possible of course but it should be regarded as important. In my family that was a religious cultural afterglow from part of my family being Melodists. I'm repelled by those willing to continually lie for their cause....those like you who believe the ends justify the means. Who apparently think virtue can be reached any which way.
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 20 Mar 22 9.35am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Schwarzenegger is an anti Trumper, he has no influence in the Republican party anymore. There's a kind of hypocrisy where we ban Russia media yet complain that we can't get western messages into Russia. Hypocrisy is a genuine problem within the modern west. It wasn't always like that. I was raised to view honesty, even if it doesn't benefit you, as the intrinsically correct behaviour....it won't always be possible of course but it should be regarded as important. In my family that was a religious cultural afterglow from part of my family being Melodists. I'm repelled by those willing to continually lie for their cause....those like you who believe the ends justify the means. Who apparently think virtue can be reached any which way. There are many anti-Trump Republicans. I have already said there are many decent Republicans. I agree that our response in banning RT and withdrawing some activities in Russia appears counterproductive and rushed. Being honest is always a virtue, but there are occasions when being economical with the truth, or telling a white lie, is the pragmatic route to a bigger truth. Every parent understands that. Being at war amplifies the need for that. Determining where the balance lies is a challenge that lasts a lifetime.
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 22 9.45am |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
There are many anti-Trump Republicans. I have already said there are many decent Republicans. I agree that our response in banning RT and withdrawing some activities in Russia appears counterproductive and rushed. Being honest is always a virtue, but there are occasions when being economical with the truth, or telling a white lie, is the pragmatic route to a bigger truth. Every parent understands that. Being at war amplifies the need for that. Determining where the balance lies is a challenge that lasts a lifetime. With you it's a challenge that lasts every sentence.
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| chris123 hove actually 20 Mar 22 9.49am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Schwarzenegger is an anti Trumper, he has no influence in the Republican party anymore. There's a kind of hypocrisy where we ban Russia media yet complain that we can't get western messages into Russia. Hypocrisy is a genuine problem within the modern west. It wasn't always like that. I was raised to view honesty, even if it doesn't benefit you, as the intrinsically correct behaviour....it won't always be possible of course but it should be regarded as important. In my family that was a religious cultural afterglow from part of my family being Melodists. Musical lot were you?
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 22 9.52am |
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Originally posted by chris123
Musical lot were you? Methodists. Happy now?
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 20 Mar 22 10.00am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
With you it's a challenge that lasts every sentence. Don't ever apply for a job as a sniper! You would miss the target every time.
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 22 10.08am |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
Don't ever apply for a job as a sniper! You would miss the target every time. No need, you do a pretty good job of killing your credibility without me.
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 20 Mar 22 11.41am |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
No need, you do a pretty good job of killing your credibility without me. If that's what you believe, I look forward in a decline to nil of the ad hominem responses. Which is about as likely as Mr Vieira picking the Flying Spaghetti Monster at CF this afternoon. Oh, I see he cannot as Mateta is playing, although you could be forgiven for getting them mixed up.
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 22 11.53am |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
If that's what you believe, I look forward in a decline to nil of the ad hominem responses. Which is about as likely as Mr Vieira picking the Flying Spaghetti Monster at CF this afternoon. Oh, I see he cannot as Mateta is playing, although you could be forgiven for getting them mixed up. You stop displaying you're nuts, I'll stop calling the squirrels. Edited by Stirlingsays (20 Mar 2022 11.53am)
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 22 12.14pm |
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Those who told the truth were censored. Let no one forget who supported that....and who supports censorship. Edited by Stirlingsays (20 Mar 2022 12.16pm)
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| Wisbech Eagle Truro Cornwall 20 Mar 22 12.30pm |
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Originally posted by Stirlingsays
Those who told the truth were censored. Let no one forget who supported that....and who supports censorship. Edited by Stirlingsays (20 Mar 2022 12.16pm) If those who trawl through sewers find some sh*t, put it on display and call it sh*t, they tell the truth. That doesn't make it right though. I wouldn't give them any publicity myself.
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| Stirlingsays 20 Mar 22 12.46pm |
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Originally posted by Wisbech Eagle
If those who trawl through sewers find some sh*t, put it on display and call it sh*t, they tell the truth. That doesn't make it right though. I wouldn't give them any publicity myself. Unfortunately you support the arse that produces it. That's on you. I can smell it from here. You can say whatever you like. The fact remains. You supported those that censored the truth. Edited by Stirlingsays (20 Mar 2022 12.49pm)
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