Reply #129: Never claimed to be one... [View All]

[PaganPreacher]

"You are no Democrat". I have not mentioned, nor implied, any kind of political affiliation. Since I never said I was a Democrat, there is no "slip" to show.

Now, you could use that star by your name to go back and learn a bit about me. I have written little bits about myself here and there since I signed on in October; certainly enough to give you a good idea.

But, much like reading the actual case citation on Bush v. Gore, that would take some work on your part. You'll have to decide if you want to go digging around for the "real" Pagan Preacher.

"you'll never convince me...." You know yourself better than anyone, nightmare. Sad, though, that you would "never" reconsider your opinion, even if given evidence that you are mistaken.

"and half this country...." That's my point, nightmare. It's not "half the country." It's not even half of the people who voted in the last election (much less the apathetic folks who don't care about the things we are discussing.) It's "most" people on DU, and "some" Democratic Party members (and that doesn't add up to "half of the country" in anyone's tally book, except maybe yours.)

Many well-informed and intelligent Democrats disagree with your assertion; in fact, more Democratic Party members of my acquaintance (without being too specific on the public forum, I will say that I am in a position to talk to some Democrats who are influential in state and local politics) don't buy your "illegitimate President" line. Lots of "conservative", old-school Democrats out there, and lots of trial attorneys, who understand the system very well (and their money does their talking with the Party).

"the Fourth Estate is no longer the watchdog of the People." It never was, nightmare, it never was. Do the words, "yellow journalism" mean anything to you? How about "William Randolph Hearst" and "Spanish American War?" Maybe "LBJ" and "Tonkin Gulf"? The press has absolutely no responsibility to "the people," and they know it. The Constitution doesn't say a thing about "responsibilities of the press," only that their freedom cannot be abridged.

"you seem to be happy...." Do not confuse precision in speech, and defending an intellectual position with facts, with "happiness." I have not expressed any happiness, sadness, or anger in our discussion (except for the cute puppy photo), so it is a mistake on your part to infer any from my words.

Had a great time trading words with you, nightmare, but it's late and I need to get some sleep.



The Pagan Preacher
I don't turn the other cheek.