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Originally Posted by cmbdiesel
Of course the piece is insulting. It is meant to be. It is a response to the naked hatred and intolerance which is so often displayed by the right. Yes, 'hatred', no other word fits as well. Think Rush Limbaugh, would you not describe his rhetoric as hate filled? Or is he espousing debate and discussion of issues?
If the piece does not speak to you directly, because you do not carry the stigma of hatred in your beliefs, then good for you. You are not alone. However, there are people who fit the OP description to a T.
The fact that you came eventually to the feeling of disgust is somewhat reassuring.
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It is unfocused. It generalizes a large number of people and argues they are all think alike.
If we were to use that kind of rhetorical argument (generalization then dismissal) against a racial or ethnic group would it still have been okay? If not, then why is it okay to use it against ANY group?