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post Jul 20 2006, 07:28 PM
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The point of this is to promote intelligent discussion throughout the debate forum. Therefore, here we are, a gathering of all left-minded people who are interested in political discussion. _smile.gif

As a member of this club, you will be expected to:
- Represent the members of this club and other liberals by presenting your ideas in a tactful manner. We want to smash the stereotypes surrounding liberals by proving that we are capable of debating in a mature manner.
- Help to lead newcomers posting in the debate forum. Not only do we want it to be more active, but our hope is to get other people to see the way things are flowing and follow suit.
- Promote fair, intelligent, debate by researching your arguments before posting them.

In order to join, you do not have to share ALL of the ideas held by left-wingers, but if you find yourself to be more on the right side of the spectrum, this isn't the place for you. However, it would be ideal if any conservatives on the forum come together and make their own club.


Annd there you go. Be warned, I will be pretty much absent from this forum, so you guys have at it. >.<;;
 
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innovation
post Jul 27 2006, 09:38 PM
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How do you define "left"? Left/right on the political compass only includes economic issues... perhaps we should divide the CB political community into quadrants.
 
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post Jul 27 2006, 09:43 PM
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Mindy, we're "left" as in we're social and/or economic liberals. That's our stance.
 
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post Jul 27 2006, 10:00 PM
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The American definition of economic liberalism is a bit twisted..
 
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post Jul 28 2006, 02:03 AM
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The definition of 'liberalism' is skewed in its own right, anyway..

Classic liberalism, economic liberalism, neo-liberalism; who gives a shit? I take liberal to mean the belief that labor is regarded above corporatism, regulation is strategic, not undemocratic, and government say-so in our personal lives is (pretty much) never justified.

Are there really any other bases to cover in today's world?

PS -- am I a member, or?
 
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post Jul 28 2006, 03:40 AM
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yeah, you will be, once someone updates the thread.

and mindy! hooray for mindyisms!
 
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post Jul 28 2006, 09:45 AM
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Do your heads hurt sometimes, you know, due to overTHINKING?
 
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post Jul 28 2006, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(Weird addiction @ Jul 28 2006, 10:45 AM) *
Do your heads hurt sometimes, you know, due to overTHINKING?


I cant think hard it makes my head hurt.. or maybe thats just me.. I bet there brains always hurt. ohmy.gif Thats none of my busness though. pinch.gif
 
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post Jul 28 2006, 10:17 AM
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Economic Left/Right: -7.88
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Damn. I got a less extreme result before. =/
 
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post Jul 29 2006, 12:42 AM
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Well, right now there isn't even a conservative club, so while "left" may be extremely vague, we don't all have to agree on every issue.

I'll add the new members now. And still, anyone interested in making a sig?

You know what would be cool? If we had a webpage somewhere that had a little mini profile for each member, a quick reference for everyone's stance on certain big issues. Eh. I've been thinking too much, but yeah. _smile.gif
 
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post Jul 29 2006, 04:31 AM
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^ that WOULD be fun!
 
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post Aug 3 2006, 02:04 PM
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Sig:
 
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post Aug 3 2006, 02:18 PM
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^ I like it!
 
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post Aug 6 2006, 11:27 AM
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That's a really cool banner, Sammi!
But I believe one of our members is a Libertarian. :[
 
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post Aug 6 2006, 02:47 PM
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Do they have an animal?
 
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post Aug 6 2006, 02:48 PM
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you don tknow about the libertarian lobster?
 
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post Aug 7 2006, 11:19 PM
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post Aug 8 2006, 10:21 AM
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i'll become a member i'm good at at making tutorials
 
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post Aug 8 2006, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(jShipp @ Aug 7 2006, 11:19 PM) *
http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/2443/i6076jk8.jpg


Do you have anything thoughtful to add instead of just some liberal-bashing photo?
 
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post Aug 8 2006, 09:54 PM
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Mm. Gonna add Sammi's banner to my signature. _smile.gif
 
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post Aug 9 2006, 02:33 AM
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QUOTE(rawtheekuh. @ Aug 8 2006, 9:31 AM) *
Do you have anything thoughtful to add instead of just some liberal-bashing photo?

Yes if fact I do. It's sad to see so many young people call them self liberal, left-winged, a democrat, etc. It's sad because liberals just run around whining about problems but really don't do anything to fix them. They just blame others for the problems...That's a good message for today's young people. Also the democratic party supports abortion aka the killing of a developing human being. They also want to use taxpayers ' hard earned money to develop ridiculous gun control policies when they should be focusing on the real cause of crime...the criminal.
 
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post Aug 9 2006, 08:25 AM
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^ would it be member bashing to tell this guy he is a fucktard?

no?

oh good!

fucktard.
 
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post Aug 9 2006, 12:18 PM
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QUOTE(jShipp @ Aug 9 2006, 2:33 AM) *
Yes if fact I do. It's sad to see so many young people call them self liberal, left-winged, a democrat, etc. It's sad because liberals just run around whining about problems but really don't do anything to fix them. They just blame others for the problems...That's a good message for today's young people. Also the democratic party supports abortion aka the killing of a developing human being. They also want to use taxpayers ' hard earned money to develop ridiculous gun control policies when they should be focusing on the real cause of crime...the criminal.


Hm. Well, let's see the definition of a liberal--
Liberal:
1. Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.
2. Favoring proposals for reform, open to new ideas for progress, and tolerant of the ideas and behavior of others; broad-minded.

Using both those definitions, we could call Martin Luther King, Jr. a liberal. We could call the Founding Fathers of the USA liberals. We could also call Mahatma Gandhi a liberal. We could even call Jesus Christ a liberal.

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It's sad because liberals just run around whining about problems but really don't do anything to fix them.


Sounds a lot like MLK Jr, no? Is that why we have the Civil Rights Act and other laws to protect minorities against racism in the USA? Is that why Christianity is one of the biggest religions in the world today? Is that why India is independent?
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And yes, James, that is member bashing.

jShipp: We're actually looking for someone to make a conservatives thread, so please do so.
 
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post Aug 9 2006, 12:53 PM
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QUOTE(rawtheekuh. @ Aug 9 2006, 10:18 AM) *
We could call the Founding Fathers of the USA liberals.

I agree with that statement but the thing is liberal ideals have changed from then and now. Liberals in the past made a lot more sense and were smart in the past...but today's Democratic party can't even be compared to the Democratic party from the past.

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jShipp: We're actually looking for someone to make a conservatives thread, so please do so.

Sounds good to me.
 
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post Aug 9 2006, 12:56 PM
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Of course. Today's Democratic party is an absolute joke, I'll give you that. Which is why not everyone in this club is a Democrat. _smile.gif Liberal ideals will always change & adapt with the times, though. Change is the essence of liberalism.
 
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post Aug 9 2006, 01:00 PM
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Liberal =/= Democrat.

Hell, I ain't even a yankee, so you cant tar me with that brush.

And furthermore, even if you wished to do so, i would observe that a Republican party who are seemingly sucking the dicks of the extreme religious right with no rhyme or reason, lead by a president who has completely drifted off into lala land because he knows he will be forever unpopular and doesnt have to worry about being releceted is hardly in much better shape.

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