America Has a Free Speech Problem

T. A. Gardner said:
How do you figure that? You stated, Trump is an incoherent, babbling moron. Why would a university invite him to speak? You start off by insulting Trump and his ability to speak. Clearly, what you stated is hyperbole in that respect at best. You might not like what he has to say (and I don't have to either), but you use that as an excuse to say he shouldn't be invited to speak at all.

Why would a university ask him to speak? Because, like it or not, he is a major public figure right now. Diversity of ideas and hearing ones that are opposed to what you, yourself, might hold is the whole basis for free speech and exchange of ideas. A university is supposedly the premier location that should be happening. But as I pointed out, a Left leaning to Leftist university wouldn't invite someone from the Right, Trump being only an example. There is a long list of Rightist / Conservative speakers that have been "disinvited" (eg., banned) from speaking at universities.

https://www.thefire.org/how-to-use-the-disinvitation-database/

The Left eagerly justifies this as reasonable.


https://www.vox.com/the-big-idea/20...ndment-college-campuses-milo-spencer-protests


https://newrepublic.com/article/142218/colleges-right-reject-hateful-speakers-like-ann-coulter

The reason Rightist speakers are rejected, when you get down to the details, isn't because they are "hateful" or "fascist" but rather because those at Leftist universities hate and oppose all dissent and differing opinions. They simply don't want to have to listen to someone who says things they don't like.
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No one has a right to any platform. You know better than that.
 
T. A. Gardner said:
LGBTPDQRSTUVWXYZ... What's your point? Or, is it

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Blerg?
 
T. A. Gardner said:
The reason Rightist speakers are rejected, when you get down to the details, isn't because they are "hateful" or "fascist" but rather because those at Leftist universities hate and oppose all dissent and differing opinions. They simply don't want to have to listen to someone who says things they don't like.
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At first you spoke a fact then denied it. That's quite a mental gymnastics. Hateful, racist or fascist people are rejected PRECISELY because of that.

Should a racist pastor be allowed to preach at a black church?
 
BidenPresident said:
The political left and the right are caught in a destructive loop of condemnation and recrimination around “cancel culture.”

Many on the left refuse to acknowledge that cancel culture exists at all, believing that those who complain about it are offering cover for bigots to peddle hate speech.

Many on the right, for all their braying about cancel culture, have embraced an even more extreme version of censoriousness as a bulwark against a rapidly changing society, with laws that would ban books, stifle teachers and discourage open discussion in classrooms.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/opinion/cancel-culture-free-speech-poll.html
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Actually, currently America has an enemy from within seditious GQP and blue dog problem and a problem of idiots voting against their own interests for repuke scoundrels who prey on them like they are nothing but slaves to be used up and given the shaft.
 
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One problem that America definitely does have right now is a tackiness problem.
The nation has largely become devoid of class and dignity.
Young people, covered in piercings and tattoos, can't construct a grammatically correct declarative sentence in English, much less multiple languages.
People go out to restaurants at night dressed as if they were doing yardwork. Grown adults don't own a suit.
The Bachelor is considered entertainment.
I could go on and on, but it's too depressing.

This must be similar to Rome when the Goths were at the gate.
 
AProudLefty said:
At first you spoke a fact then denied it. That's quite a mental gymnastics. Hateful, racist or fascist people are rejected PRECISELY because of that.

Should a racist pastor be allowed to preach at a black church?
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Contexomy fallacy. Random phrases. No apparent coherency. No argument presented. Did you check your mind into a locker at the bus station and forget the combination?
 
Geeko Sportivo said:
Before you accuse anyone else- YOU BETTER TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF!

You epitomize the word HYPOCRITE!
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Projection
Projection is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object. The term is most commonly used to describe defensive projection—attributing one’s own unacceptable urges to another. For example, if someone continuously bullies and ridicules a peer about his insecurities, the bully might be projecting his own struggle with self-esteem onto the other person. :palm:

half-wit
noun
\ ˈhaf-ˌwit , ˈhäf- \
: a foolish or stupid person

liar
noun
li·ar | \ ˈlī(-ə)r \
: a person who tells lies
has a reputation as a liar
 
Geeko Sportivo said:
And you think you're expressed hatred for Democrats, Liberals, Biden, and the media has anymore significance or influence here in the forum on or with other formum members- than that of a little desert rat chasing his own tail in the desert while attracting the bite of a snake?

If you think you are being successful here with your line of BULLSHIT, you should just go ahead and reward yourself with a little friendly self reach around!

I'll assure you- MOST PEOPLE JUST SEE YOU AS A USELESS TRUMP-SUPPORTING ASSHOLE LOST IN THE DOLDRUMS OF A LOST CAUSE!
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de·flect (dĭ-flĕkt′)
To turn aside or cause to turn aside; bend or deviate.

flail (flāl)
n.
To wave or swing vigorously; thrash: flailed my arms to get their attention.
To move vigorously or erratically; thrash about: arms flailing helplessly in the water.
To strike or lash out violently

douchebag
noun
douche·bag | \ ˈdüsh-ˌbag \
an obnoxious, offensive, or disgusting person
 
Truth Detector said:
Projection
Projection is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object. The term is most commonly used to describe defensive projection—attributing one’s own unacceptable urges to another. For example, if someone continuously bullies and ridicules a peer about his insecurities, the bully might be projecting his own struggle with self-esteem onto the other person. :palm:

half-wit
noun
\ ˈhaf-ˌwit , ˈhäf- \
: a foolish or stupid person

liar
noun
li·ar | \ ˈlī(-ə)r \
: a person who tells lies
has a reputation as a liar
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You sure go to a lot of trouble just to define yourself !
 
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