We are talking about 1980 with Ronald Reagan’s speech – long after the civil rights era of the 1960′s. Reagan was all for States rights. That is one of the core conservative beliefs that Reagan communicated so well. I don’t have any problem with that.
To say that the location of the speech had anything to do with racism is nothing more than gibberish. Reagan was all about freedom and liberty.

As for your other question, the “Community Redevelopment Act ” was all about encouraging banks to lend to those who could not afford their mortgages in the misguided liberal belief that home ownership was a right, not a privilege. All the way down the line, it was Democrats and liberals behind the series of events that caused the real estate bubble to burst.

Um, You DID lump me into an “extremist” category, lol.

Come now, read what YOU wrote:

Conservatism these days is all about rage and extremism, just read or listen to any right wing blog, radio station, TV station, or website and you will see the revolutionary and racist rhetoric is downright chilling and the call to arms blatant.

I am Conservative. According to you, I am all about rage and extremism and racism. And don’t kid yourself about my feelings being hurt. I am thoroughly enjoying our conversation

I am simply saying what you said is a lie. Plain and simple.

I am a lady, we do not use the ‘a’ word.

You sound like a conservative elite, what do you do for a living?

Just one thing though, you really sound like a liberal elite academic. Are you a college/university professor?

You said: The Rebel is here to confront you liberals and defeat you with truth, logic and common sense.

My words: “what you fail to realize or comprehend is that liberals deal from a place of truth, logic, and common sense as well. ”
were responding to your comment and directed to you.

of course you would think my statements not logical, untrue or lacking in common sense. You think that, no doubt, because you are not capable of having an adult debate or discussion on the topic. You resort to name calling to make your unintelligible point.

“what you fail to realize or comprehend is that liberals deal from a place of truth, logic, and common sense as well. ”

If both liberals AND conservatives deal from truth, logic, and common sense then we wouldn’t have all these disagreements. How interesting that your statement in and of itself does not make any sense, is not logical, is untrue and shows a lack of common sense on your part.

You say you have every reason to lump all liberals into the same category because they all think alike.

You say that I lumped you into a category along with all other conservatives and republicans. Chris you did the same to me. Again, you are faulting someone for behavior you yourself employ.

would it soothe your hurt feelings if I said “some conservatives are extreme” or “most conservatives are extreme”?

Moreover, Wallace responded to the 1970 campaign by mellowing his racial politics and opening the state government to blacks at a rate faster than most northern states OR the federal government. I doubt Ms. Palin will EVER experience the kind of Road-to-Damascus moment Wallace had in those days; the chances of her redeeming herself are slim.

I have every reason to lump all liberals into the same category. They ALL think alike. You happen to lump ALL Republicans and ALL Conservatives into the EXTREMISTS category. Not to mention anyone else who would dare disagree with liberals.

That is pretty harsh considering you don’t even know what a “extremist” is.

Do I think ALL liberals are extreme? Course not. Do I think they all need brain transplants? Yes.

Me? I demand to know what makes me “extreme”. You lumped me into that category so go on, tell me.

isn’t that the pot calling the kettle colors? Your blog lumps all liberals into the same category. Again, you can hardly criticize another when you do the same thing.

I did create an intelligent and meaningful reading. You don’t like what I have to say and so are wholly discounting it.

@Janine:
I apologize if I came on a bit harsh. As Hank said…you appeared to lump ALL Conservatives and Republicans into the same category and you seemed to agree. Thus my “stupid” remark.

If you care to have an intelligent and meaningful discussion…create an intelligent and meaningful reading.

It’s okay Janine. I promise you won’t contact any sort of nasty disease. You can discuss anything with us you want safely!

I’m just not sure what you expect when you start out with, “what you fail to realize or comprehend is that liberals deal from a place of truth, logic, and common sense as well.” I’m sure you understand what that implies.

And do “Liberals” (tell you what, if it makes you feel better, I’ll say ‘Libruls’) have an exclusive on dealing from this “place”? I feel that is what you imply. And given the tenor of your comments, I “assume” (I know, I know) that is what you mean.

The original post appears to lump all dissent into a very negative group. You appear to agree with that. I think that is where most of the commentary is coming from.

*heavy sigh*

okay, most of the comments have called me stupid, dishonest, unable to have a balanced discourse and made untrue assumptions as to my political beliefs.

those are ‘attacks’ or if you prefer a softer word ‘casting aspersions’

It is difficult to have a meaningful conversation when a person begins their comments with those types of statements because what that tells the receiver is that the deliverer does not want to have a conversation but would rather name call.

I did not have any hope this post would be commented at all, therefore, had no expectations as to the comments

She may well be a bright person. She is certainly rather articulate. But she is as bad about calling people names first, then attempting a discussion as anyone I have ever seen.

More than enough about Janine. I think she means well. But I think she is misguided.

Many people are disturbed with the way our Country is going now. They are afraid and articulate that fear as best they can. Some may not do it as well as others, but the discontent is uniform.

People like Janine (and yes, I think SHE views herself “Elitist”) look for the most radical (Obama as Hitler) example out there then try to characterize ALL opposition as extreme or radical. It just doesn’t work. You can’t lump everyone that is less than happy with this Administration as “Half Wits” and “Dumb as rocks.”

I know many Liberals that think this Administration is wrong about many things on many levels.

How does that fit into the mold?

@Janine:

Fine. Explain to me the logic of your version of “attack” when you said this:
Hank

I see you cannot cease your attacks. You framed my post and commentary, I was merely responding. Again, you cannot fault me for behaviour you yourself have.

Again, Hank, Rebel, and Chris, if you would like to have a meaningful discussion regarding this piece I would be happy to do so. If you do not your efforts may be better served by commenting elsewhere.

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Please stop being a liberal just long enough to answer my question. And all comments made HAVE regarded this post just not in the way you were hoping.