Andrew Breitbart Dead

[Visor]

Just so you know, I used the plus sign and then the number one to second someone's post before, and BG gave me a warning point for it saying that it was policy that no matter how it is used, that string of characters is not allowed. Now if the mods are going to be at all equal in enforcement, they are gonna give you a warning for that, so I would suggest removing it.

Weird, but thanks. I just added a space in then.

But

That is what makes America what it is. You say something like that about your ruler in another Country and you are beheaded, reeducated, or imprisoned. Only in the US does that happen, and it is why America is great. People hold their elected leaders responsible.

I'm sorry, are you forgetting about some countries? For example, Australia? Only in the US, huh? Nope.

[Vuk]

Nonsense, I see various patrons do that at least twice a week.

Yes, I know that, but I love to point out the prejudice in the moderation whenever I can. I was wrong though, it was not BG that gave me that infraction, it was Lemur. You see, when I mod does not agree with you, suddenly it is ok for them to go out of their way to stretch the rules to slap an infraction on you. (if you don't believe me, I will forward the infraction message) Let mr Lemmy deny it if he wants, because I have proof.

[Vuk]

Weird, but thanks. I just added a space in then.

But

I'm sorry, are you forgetting about some countries? For example, Australia? Only in the US, huh? Nope.

The US was the first.

[Visor]

Uh, topic is about Andrew Breitbart not pluses and ones. Move on.

The US was the first.

But that's not the point you were making. And it doesn't matter that they were first. You said that the US is the only country that people can criticise their rulers, etc.

I don't even know if that statement that I've quoted now is right, I'm not a history buff.

[Montmorency]

Yes, I know that, but I love to point out the prejudice in the moderation whenever I can. I was wrong though, it was not BG that gave me that infraction, it was Lemur. You see, when I mod does not agree with you, suddenly it is ok for them to go out of their way to stretch the rules to slap an infraction on you. (if you don't believe me, I will forward the infraction message) Let mr Lemmy deny it if he wants, because I have proof.

Eh, when was this then? As far as I can tell, Lemur has not been a mod in the BR since I became active here; it doesn't seem anyone has been infracted for this sort of thing in the same time period, as a matter of fact.

Why the victim complex?

[PanzerJaeger]

Yes, I know that, but I love to point out the prejudice in the moderation whenever I can. I was wrong though, it was not BG that gave me that infraction, it was Lemur. You see, when I mod does not agree with you, suddenly it is ok for them to go out of their way to stretch the rules to slap an infraction on you. (if you don't believe me, I will forward the infraction message) Let mr Lemmy deny it if he wants, because I have proof.

Our very own Andy Breitbart! You had better post it quick before your account ends up mysteriously terminated.

[Hax]

That is what makes America what it is. You say something like that about your ruler in another Country and you are beheaded, reeducated, or imprisoned. Only in the US does that happen, and it is why America is great. People hold their elected leaders responsible.

Yes, suspecting the current elected head of state of committing a felony that might have him end up dead is truly a sign of a great civilisation.

PJ, if I remember correctly, the Founding Fathers were quite enamoured by French Enlightenment period writers. Didn't one of them say; "I disagree completely with what you see, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."?

[Vuk]

Eh, when was this then? As far as I can tell, Lemur has not been a mod in the BR since I became active here; it doesn't seem anyone has been infracted for this sort of thing in the same time period, as a matter of fact.

Why the victim complex?

It wasn't a backroom post, it was a frontroom post. Victim complex? No, I have just witnessed time and again an unfair and irregular moderating policy that favors those of particular political and social beliefs over others. I have a long list of infractions for things that most people would probably think absurd, but all explained away nicely. I also have a long list of times when other did the same things and did not have their posts edited and were allowed to keep on posting. Anyway, my mention about it was just a side note.

[Vuk]

Yes, suspecting the current elected head of state of committing a felony that might have him end up dead is truly a sign of a great civilisation.

PJ, if I remember correctly, the Founding Fathers were quite enamoured by French Enlightenment period writers. Didn't one of them say; "I disagree completely with what you see, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."?

And elected head's of states have not committed crimes before? It is only the fact that people will be suspicious and hold them accountable that deters them. Hate to clue you Hax, but this would not be the first time an elected head of state did something like this (if indeed Obama did have anything to do with it).

[PanzerJaeger]

PJ, if I remember correctly, the Founding Fathers were quite enamoured by French Enlightenment period writers. Didn't one of them say; "I disagree completely with what you see, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."?

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BWAHAHAHA!!! Son of a half-breed indian squaw... Oh man. Thanks, I needed some comic relief tonight.

[ICantSpellDawg]

Quite a few people hated Breitbart and he died at a very young age. An autopsy and probably a minor forensic investigation is not out of order.

I didn't approve of much of his style, but he was an effective warrior against the enemy, so I'm sorry to see him go. People close to him seem to have liked him, but as with anything, it's hard to hate up close.

[Lemur]

Quite a few people hated Breitbart

Hating the man struck me as silly; he was a provocateur. Hating or adoring him was entirely in line with his act, his persona.

As for cause of death, the #1 cause for men in their 40s is cardiovascular disease, and apparently AB already had heart problems. I'll just also say that in his bearing, his energy and his paranoia, he reminded me a lot of how people act when they are indulging in the byproduct of the cocoa leaf (which can exacerbate heart problems).

I'm sure we'll hear more.

[Graphic]

When did America turn into a nation where people outright admit that they suspect their president of high treason? When exactly did this happen? What's so difficult about accepting the fact that an election was lost, let's see how the Democrats handle it and if they are as bad as they're made out to be, they'll get voted out anyway. Why does everything have to turn into a life-or-death situation when it comes to American politics?

Please don't generalize about 300+ million Americans because a relative handful of extremists tweeted conspiracy theories.

I could just as easily look at Geert Wilders and his company and judge your entire nation in a similar fashion. Whether you agree with Wilders or not, I'm sure you'd find such an assessment ridiculous.

Quite a few people hated Breitbart and he died at a very young age. An autopsy and probably a minor forensic investigation is not out of order.

I didn't approve of much of his style, but he was an effective warrior against the enemy, so I'm sorry to see him go. People close to him seem to have liked him, but as with anything, it's hard to hate up close.

I wouldn't wish death on him, but I can't say I'm sorry to see him go. He was willing to damage his "enemies" politically at any cost, even if that included deceptive editing and outright fabrications. The whole Shirley Sherrod fiasco was reprehensible.

[Proletariat]

Sorry that I did not post this before. I closed this thread because of where it went right from the OP. An appropriate thread has begun here.