thetragichippy

If you get caught in a Hurricane, you wanted to be there....earthquakes and Tornadoes......not so much

Dove, It has been a long time, hope all is well. Now, I think if you surveyed everyone in this group, no one is saying that everyone of the Muslim/Islamic faith is evil or dangerous. Is there a potential threat that some are evil and dangerous? Absolutely, it has been proven. The chance of getting killed by a terrorist is less than getting in a car wreck......but telling that to the families of those that died in Orlando would not do much in terms of comfort. Terrorism is a real problem and ignoring it or downplaying the threat ("the JV Team") is not going to make it go away. There needs to be real conversation from both sides to put measures in place to address it. just like on this forum, everyone is ready to win the argument without listening to the other side.

I initially came to this thread to shut it down because I feel it is somewhat race baiting and destined to be locked anyway. I was actually surprised at the conversation and how well it is going. Hopefully we can have a conversation, learn something from each other, and that is very possible if everyone does not try to "win". It seems everyone wants to shame the other side and prove they are right to achieve the moral victory. We all come from different backgrounds and have different experiences in our past. Dove and I have a history on this site, and I know our backgrounds are different. He experienced many things that I have not, and I have experienced things he hasn't. We all give perspectives based on life experience. We need to use that to learn each other and stop trying to win. As an observation, we should all take a look at nappyroots. He seems to want to learn and seems very fair minded. I have not read all of his post, but the ones I have read I have came to that conclusion. To keep this thread from getting locked will take effort from everyone.......lets all learn something..... Don't be "the one" that gets the thread locked...

I saw the news on this..... There has to be more to this story........too bizarre

Hook.....Line.......sinker

The topic is Liberalism versus Conservatism and we are already talking about Racism.... I feel Trump is unfiltered, but I wouldn't call him a Racist. Would it really be THAT horrible if we put a stop to accepting immigrants from certain places until we have a handle on who is coming in? Let's also stop the personal attacks before I start giving warnings.

They released the ENTIRE transcript..... What a stupid move to try and censor. Who was the idiot that thought that would not backfire.....?

Horrible

Slippery slope on gun control. I do think once you get on an FBI watch list, you stay on. If he purchases a gun, FBI should be notified same day......OR, have a 24 hour wait list if you are on a watch list to purchase a gun.

The topic of this thread is "Extremist Muslims", not Black versus white. If you read the warning at the top of this page, this forums day could be numbered. I like this forum and I'm going to strictly enforce the rules to keep that from happening. If you start a topic, stay on it or it will be removed.

I believe she did earlier to "case it out"....and she was dumb enough to admit it. I hear she will be charged with 49 murder charges and 53 or so attempted murder charges.....and a slew of other charges.....looks like she is the example

No one, including me thought Trump would come this far. He has gathered more votes in a primary than any other nominee in the history of the Republican party. That does not sound like a person who has no chance........

He don't care about facts...... My girlfriends daughters boyfriend lives in our neighborhood and she invited him over. He brought his friend with him. He is black and also lives in our neighborhood. She had friends with her. They all came in and watched a movie under our supervision. Everyone got along and his color was never an issue. Weird how that works......

Agree....both sides do it

Careful when you are dealing with facts..... Bush's average approval rating is 49.4 Obama's is 47.0 Bush Sr beat Clinton at a 60.9 versus clintons 55.1 [Hidden Content] Approval rating change all the time.

How about we all stay on topic and follow the rules

It's not in my mind that it's 2016 and I have black families living in my neighborhood. You were talking that mess 8 years ago when I first joined this forum. That is what is sad...... and by the way......a City does not define a person or people....

Several actually. There are I believe 4 black families in my neighborhood alone. I live in West-wood edition...I believe PhatMack may even have some rent houses in the neighborhood. I don't buy your story about the Realitor simply because saying that could cause her license to be taken. But back on SUBJECT.......I think Ali was one of the first athletes to brand themselves. Everyone knew who he was, a household name.......

To me that is a separate issue and I don't disagree with you. But, 6 months ago if I bet you $500.00 my 4 year old could breach the security of a gorilla habitat at the Zoo, would you of took that bet?

What I find telling is how many Democrats are concerned about Trump being President. If he is as horrible as you say he is, the American people will not vote for him. If he is truly the Republican nominee(which looks like he is), that should be an instant win for Hillary. You guys should stay quite and let him run......... But, that does not seem to be the case..........

Well, it appears nothing has changed in this forum.......lol So, my take...... If I personally were building a gorilla habitat at a zoo, there would be some minimum standards. 1. Large enough and the environment is as close to their natural habitat as possible. 2. Secure enough to keep the Gorillas contained. 3. Secure enough to keep adults out, let alone a hyper 4 year old child. Those of us that have raised kids know they sometimes dart off and you loose sight of them. I consider myself an excellent parent(pride myself on it) and when Trent was young he got away from me at Wal-Mart. It happens and that is exactly why there were no charges against the Mother. I work at a Bank and I promise you a 4 year old could not walk in the safe.

I HATE to say this, but all you haters were right.....lol I was really trying to give this guy a chance........I was wrong (and that hurts to say)

I get busy with work..... I'm trying to dedicate some time on here.....

When I watched it I really thought nothing about it.....but i had not seen or payed attention to the video. Some feel it was anti-cop which happens to be the flavor of the year. In the video she starts on a cop car that is in a flood (Katrina reference?)...then on a wall there is writing "stop killing us" I think she was sending a message.....which she has every right.... I just think it was the wrong venue.

I personally think that is going to be hard to prove. He said/She said a looonnnggg time ago.