Louie27 wrote:
You do not listen. Trump has said many times that he disavows the KKK and the white supremacist are a group that no one should support. Even in the past, Trump has disavowed David Duke in the past and in the present. So I believe you have been swayed by the liberal press that believes Trump can do nothing right and wants him removed from office. That is where most of the bad publicity, except for Trumps of the cuff remarks, have came from by unspecified sources. Some which have been proven false but they keep trying to make unsubstantiated reports. I am of German descent and dislike the Nazi's for what they stood for in the past and the present. It also seems to me you are oblivious to the communist support of the Democratic party. If not, then I must believe you support the views of the communist party. If I am wrong in that regard, I apologize for the remark. As for the counter protesters, they have to take some blame for the fights with those that protested the removal of the statue. One is not right in letting someone agitate them toward violence. That just shows their true nature. When confronted by those idiots the anti protesters should have backed off. But no, some of them came with clubs and shields and were set for a fight. That melee should never have happened and could have been prevented by more level headed people. I put the blame on the person or persons that precipitated the incident but the other side should not have responded and backed off. After all nothing good come out of violence. Just more violence. The removal of these civil was monuments is just the start of the removal of things that relate to the history of this great country. Next they will want the Washington Memorial and Lincoln Memorial removed. When that is done they will want to get rid of all of the books relating to our history. Hitler did this on his way to becoming a dictator. Next will be the loss of our freedom. That is a scary thought to me.
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Louie27,
You're letting your imagination get the best of you regarding the removal of the Washington and Lincoln monuments. Take a "chill-pill."
Also, I listen very well. Thank you for your concern regarding my hearing, though.
True, Trumpet has disavowed those groups and people you mentioned. Too bad that his disavowals came 2 DAYS after he said or did nothing after the actions. Even Trumpet's own wife beat him to condemn the Reich-wingers' hateful march. Then, recently, for him to claim that there were some "good people" among the Reich-wingers only turned up the flames higher against him. Even leaders in his own party have said he needs to change how he does things. Even Senator Corker (R-TN) said, today, that Trumpet needed to start showing some moral leadership if he expects people to want to work with him. That's surprising coming from Corker! Corker was someone Trumpet leaned on heavily for info on foreign relations and even considered him for his VP. Corker turned him down.
What you seem not to hear is what those Reich-wingers believe and espouse is a complete and total contradiction to what America is all about. They want an all-white country. They want to deport any and all people who aren't as white as they see themselves to be. They are anti-Semitic. Some were on TV saying that "... all Jews must be killed!" They are believers in a movement that would destroy us as a country. If anyone is anti-American, it's the people who espouse and practice the tenets of their creed. They and their ilk are domestic terrorists.
These people you're defending the actions of went to Charlottesville spoiling for a fight. Why else would they come equipped with semi-automatic rifles, body armor, shields, clubs, sticks, and carrying Nazi and Confederate Battle flags? Not to mention shouting some of the worst and repugnant epithets one could say about another human being. Sure, some of the counter-protestors fought with the Reich-wingers. While they do have a right to "free speech," it only goes so far. It is illegal to shout "FIRE" in a crowded building. Other than being outside, there wasn't much difference between the two. The Reich-wingers who showed-up in Charlottesville were every bit as incinerary in their speech and actions. Had I been there, I probably would've fought the Reich-wingers, too.
The Reich-wingers don't give a flip about history. Most couldn't tell you the first thing about the Articles of Confederation, beyond giving you a blank stare. All they wanted to do was cause trouble. They knew their presence would bring about counter-protests. They wanted a fight. Again, why show-up dressed in battle gear and armed to the teeth unless you think there's going to be a fight? No, it's you who doesn't listen.
As to the Dems being associated with the Communist Party, who, exactly, told you that? Was it someone with strong GOPTP connections? They must see you as a very gullible person. FYI, the Democratic Party hasn't been infiltrated by the Communists, nor do they accept any endorsements from the Communist Party. Whoever said that is lying to you; pure and simple. Add to that, as an example, the rumor that the Communist Party endorsed HRC, in last year's election, was debunked last year. Look it up for yourself.
And, now, for Trumpet to try to place those who protested against the immorality of these
Reich-wingers and say that the counter-protestors were just as much at fault, as you're saying, too, goes totally against what our country was founded on. Many of our ancestors came here to escape persecution for their religious beliefs, or their skin color, or their language. Our own Founding Documents claim that, "... ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL." Is it, now, that we must accept that some people believe that they're more equal than some else because of their skin color, religion, or language? If you believe that, you're just as sick as they are. If you don't believe as they do, I apologize for that remark.
I challenge you to visit the web sites of some of the groups who protested against the removal of the monuments. You might be surprised at just how sickening the beliefs of these people are. Then, tell me if you still support them.
Finally, you need to realize that these monuments represent more than just "a time in our history." These monuments represent a continued adherence to the social and political values of that time. They represent a desire of some to return to the time of slavery. Of a weak Federal government. Of sectionalism.
While the argument of "heritage not hate" may have traction in some circles, overall, the monuments are a reflection "hate not heritage." We need to remove any vestiges of our time of disunity. We need to instead, focus on how we can better ourselves as a united peoples. Continual reminders in the form of these monuments only breeds a desire to return to those days, for some. Those days are long gone. What good could be draw from returning to those days? Personally, I can't see the first one.