I am not surprised that you would have zero appreciation of the history of America/Iran interaction, nor any empathy for those you perceive to be your enemy. Do you also "feel bad" for the millions of Iraqis who's lives were destroyed in two wars with America? Or Afghanis? Or Vietnamese? All in the name of righteous action according to American jingoism and the absolute belief that it was all the scumbag enemies fault to begin with. It comes as no surprise that Teflon was discovered by an American. The Iranian government is a philosophic anathema to western democracy, but they have legit beefs against America which has exacerbated its own strategy of destabilization of sunni regimes and supporting active opposition to US forces.
You see the cause for this wanting a nuclear weapon by a country is why????? The reason is we have never attacked a nuclear power. Duh!!! We should have bombed out Pakistan just to prove a point and give a lesson; especially after ole Bin Laden was found there. 2 birds with one stone!!! Us letting Israel drive our foreign policy is a big mistake. We will pay in the future. I guess maybe the question should be asked who stood by earlier while the Jews were being baked in the oven???? And the first gulf War. We should have never got involved--rather told the Saudis it's in your backyard, take care of business. This being the world police----stupid---costly-- has risks. And the outcome(s) it seems never are predictable or even fully achieved.
If someone chooses to be in business to serve the public, he has chosen to serve the public and should do so professionally. Whatever a "gay figurine" might be, a baker putting it on top of a cake does not violate the commandments of any known religion, any more that its racial depiction or any other characteristics of the figurine. Since the ceremony may well be performed in a Christian church, I would not expect a Christian baker to get pissy about it. Since printing custom messages on any flag is not the normal operation of anyone who makes flags, you would be requesting he perform a service that is outside the purview of his business. Why would you do such a ludicrous thing? If you want to add a message regarding an old testament injunction against homosexual acts, eating pork, or shellfish, etc., I'm sure that you could find a custom printer of banners to accommodate your desires, but remember, Leviticus says nothing whatsoever of same-sex marriage contracts, and a wedding ceremony is not a sexual act. I'm afraid we have strayed from the topic. but wanted to address your concerns. .
Since putting custom gay figurines on any cake is not the normal operation of anyone who makes cakes, you would be requesting he perform a service that is outside the purview of his business. Why would you do such a ludicrous thing? If you want to add a figurine regarding gay activism, homosexuality, sodomy, or lesbianism, etc., I'm sure that you could find a custom baker of cakes to accommodate your desires, but remember, most state laws say nothing whatsoever of same-sex marriage contracts, and define marriage as a man/woman union. I'm glad you have proven the legitimacy of my argument, and the fascist tyranny of your own.
What are you babbling about? Freedom of speech? Huckabee has just as much right to say what he feels as you do. If you don't like it, say something better or ignore him.
Ah, but placing custom figurines on wedding cakes is a common practice, causes a baker no inconvenience, and is often supplied by the couple. Thematic choices (that go well beyond race, gender, etc.) are par for the course - and the choices are extensive. What a bigoted baker is not allowed to do is pull a phony "religion" card out of his butt, because no religion has a taboo regarding your cake figurines. Meanwhile, back on topic, how about that Huckabee?
I agree. The Huckster's offensive remarks have their own price he must pay, and the widespread condemnation is encouraging. Desperate as he might be for attention, he won't pull a stunt like that again.
Wait, sorry, not Islam bashing. Just mentioning the historic rivalry in Islam between Persia and Arabia. Out of thread anyway, please ignore this
I encourage you to read more about the first amendment as it relates to freedom of speech. Huckabee's comments were/could have been a breach in the accepted rules governing freedom of speech. The Supreme Court has also recognized that the government may prohibit some speech that may cause a breach of the peace or cause violence.
Arguing with conservatives is like arguing with a coal oil lamp---Didn't those go out a style a few years ago. Seriously look at what the US economy has been like under several Republican presidents. Remember Hoover, Nixon, Ford and HW Bush and GW Bush??? Butes weren't they!!! All depression or recession presidents. But the conservatives all say they have the correct answers for a flourishing economy. WRONG---I'm not buying the snake oil. Done seen it purchased from them too many times and the result was alarming. Seems many indeed have amnesia.
. A DEMOCRAT ENCOUNTERS HUCKABEE IN HER SHOWER Yet another well-documented, objective conclusion with all the cerebral investment of a sparrow fart. Don't you ever, at least, make a feint, however feeble, at substantiating your mindless biases? McClatchy/Marist, 7/22 - 7/28..... Clinton:50%..... Huckabee: 41% PPP, 7/20 - 7/21..... Clinton: 46%..... Huckabee: 40% USA Today/Suffolk, 7/9 - 7/12..... Clinton: 49%..... Huckabee: 40% You are alienated from America, and need to put a modicum of thought into spouting your ideological dogma. Try backing up your unpopular notions. When you can't do so with objective data, you make that obvious.
Ah, but placing custom messages on flags is a common practice, causes a flag maker no inconvenience, and is often supplied by the customer. Thematic choices (that go well beyond race, gender, etc.) are par for the course - and the choices are extensive. What a gay fascist flag maker is not allowed to do is pull a phony "my right" card out of his butt, because no right has a taboo regarding your printed messages. Thank you again for confirming the legitimacy of my argument, and for reconfirming the fascist tyranny of yours. Whereas people of good conscience know that neither the flag maker or the baker need make a product not of their choosing, gay fascists believe that such a prerogative belongs only to them, and not to bakers or others. That is what makes them the gay fascists that they are.
Of course you do. My empirical data does not have a chance against that dogmatic certitudes in your superfluous hatrack. You're probably still in denial of "garbage" 2012 election returns, and still giddy about your Romney Landslide!
I wish Huckabee was doing better in the polls than he is, but it is what it is for now. I was not a Huckabee supporter in 2008, when he ran the first time, preferring Romney instead. But this time around, Huckabee is uniquely positioned in time, the ideal candidate based on the state of morass that the country is in today. I think during the course of the debates, Huckabee may start moving up in the polls, and may be a real contender six months or so from now. And of course, he is totally right on the Iran deal being the disaster it is.
No, it isn't. If I wanted to purchase a standard US flag, I could do so readily. If I wanted a biblical injunction against eating a ham sandwich or a shrimp cocktail superimposed upon ol' glory, I would have to search for someone to provide such a specialized service. Why don't you just go and have your flag made, mince around with it to your heart's content, and stop derailing this Huckabee thread? - - - Updated - - - Some thrill at his Nazi talk, no doubt.
If so then how would all these liberals kooks be allowed to speak? Your post is just another verification that the only free speech liberals have ever believed in is their own free speech.
Why don't you just go and have your gay figurine made, mince around with it to your heart's content, and stop derailing this Huckabee thread?
Nah, I believe some Republicans speak the truth. Not many, but a few. They should be allowed free speech. Once someone starts saying Obama is marching the Jews to the oven door, he should lose his right to free speech. Forever. Even in his own home.
Likewise, if gays want to purchase a standard wedding cake, they could do so readily. If they want a specialized gay wedding cake, then they can go search for someone to provide such a specialized service. Why is that you think gays always deserve some "special treatment", but everybody else must live by the lesser common standard? It is of course, what is at the heart of gay fascism.
