Shots Across The Bow

Paging Mr Orwell, Mr. George Orwell

Somebody get this guy a blanket. He missed his nap and is getting a little cranky.

For the last 21 months, we have tried very hard to keep this discussion board open to all left-wing points of view. It was one of our guiding principles, because we believed deeply that talking is better than not talking.

Gee, that's mighty big of you! You have complete freedom to post whatever you wish, as long as it is follows the party line.

But now we have come to the conclusion that the current state of affairs is untenable.

I should think so! Total freedom of speech would be anarchy! Not only should you be on the left, but you have to be on the correct part of the left. NO extremists allowed.

There is a small but outspoken group of liberals who simply are not our friends. Please be aware that I am not singling out Greens, most of whom are capable of participating on this message board in a productive and thought-provoking way. Rather, I am referring to people who are consumed with hatred and contempt for any and all liberals who don't share their exact point of view.

A little self referential, isn't it?

In case you haven't heard, there is a very important election occurring in less than three weeks. The stakes in this election are as high as they have ever been. You are being given a clear choice: Hand over complete control of all three branches of government to the forces of evil - or don't.

Nothing extremist here! Anybody who isn't of the left is evil. There is no hope of common ground, or compromise. It's a good thing Mr Skinner isn't given to hyperbole, or exaggeration...

As the administrator of this message board, I have the opportunity to have an impact on the outcome of this election. As an American, I have a moral obligation to do what I can to stop the conservative juggernaut.

Talk about a bloated sense of self importance!

We still allow all points of view, but we have our limits.

Paging Mr. Orwell, Mr George Orwell....

Whenever you find it necessary to restrict the free exchange of ideas and information, you have conceded that your arguments cannot survive without draconian measures. If you must stifle dissent through censorship, you're already over. Have the good grace to withdraw from the scene, and let somebody else take over. The best part of this whole thing is that he is crying about dissent from within the left itself.

Posted by Rich at October 21, 2002 12:20 AM