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PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« on: March 28, 2023, 01:06:55 AM »
  This should remove any doubt..   https://www.frontpagemag.com/yes-leftism-is-a-religion/
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2023, 11:45:40 AM »
Its actually a cultist religion that ignorant people join.
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« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2023, 02:41:30 PM »
Its actually a cultist religion that ignorant people join.
Well you missed it by just a little bit.  The lefties (commies) are a bunch of stupid Shiftheads.
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2023, 03:35:58 AM »
Leftism is Communism! Under Communism the  only church is the STATE.
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2023, 06:01:33 AM »
Why not just title it with what it really is--insanity--pure and simple.
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2023, 02:05:09 AM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2023, 02:14:18 AM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

Is that your argument for justification of sex changes, transgenderism, and ignoring the Constitution, and Bill of Rights?
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« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2023, 05:58:06 AM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?
To assign the left as a religion is to try to dignify a scourge.  Communism (the lefties) is especially evil in a land that is supposed to be free and based on a Constitution that is supposed to guarantee certain natural rights.  Communes never work, because the ambitious and hard workers will always resent having to support the stupid, lazy, worthless ne'er-do-wells that are attracted to communism in whatever form it is presented--such as Democratic socialism.  Some would argue that capitalism is unfair and leaves the unfortunate and disabled to suffer.  I would argue that good people will take care of those who need help if they are able to flourish in a free society.
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2023, 09:08:35 AM »
Well, if you call it a religion, you can now compare it to your own religion.
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2023, 10:38:38 AM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

   Not exactly DG...if we do our best to view both extremes of left and right, we find one stark difference.  Just as the fanatical cults of the past claimed impossible, and irrational things, so does the far left.
 
  We on the right (most on GBO) will dispute with one another, when skeptical claims appear to made.  We can although rarely, even
 differ some where the abortion and gay rights' are concerned. As you see here, we disagree and are not reticent to debate the issue.

..But we see the far left making ridiculous claims, which they seem to accept as dogma, which most often blows their minds if anyone
    even dares to contradict them.  ..And these conclusions to them, are beyond question.

     Evidence ?  Preposterous claims made by the left;

     to start..a SCOTUS nominee who cannot define what a woman is..even though she is one herself..

    Additional preposterous claims by the left;

    1) A man can get pregnant

    2) A man can have a period.

   3) A man can become a woman...never mind they can't even explain what a woman is.

   4) It is permissible to mutilate young children..castrate boys..double mastectomy for girls.

   5)  If not surgical mutilation..chemical, hormonal alterations are acceptable.

   Child sacrifice..as in abortion was done away with in civilized societies many centuries ago.  ..And with the exception of the castrati chorus, eunuchs became a thing of the past in civilized culture about the same time.  ..But the left seems to see no problem with that.

   ...And there seems to be very little doubt among thinking people, concerning their "climate change" cult.  Even when reflection
  proves their cult gurus wrong time after time.  If it were not a cult, would they not be quick to disregard any credibility the Gurus
   ever possessed?

  If one claims to be a prophet, and makes a mistake..he is a false prophet..

  "22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.  (Deut 18:22)

  So Al Gore , John Kerry, AOC and their ilk, should be outcasts by now...but the cult still reveres them..

  The far left marches lock-step on almost every question..almost as if they were mesmerized. 

  Just look here and see how the right will take each other to task, insisting on proof for almost any conjecture.


     
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2023, 12:07:25 PM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?
I would argue that good people will take care of those who need help if they are able to flourish in a free society.

Very true. Its what churches used to do before the nanny state took over. Now "Those in need of help"  Have included the lazy. No work needed, just vote for the nanny state and you get to collect the spoils of those that labor. 
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2023, 12:59:52 PM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

   Not exactly DG...if we do our best to view both extremes of left and right, we find one stark difference.  Just as the fanatical cults of the past claimed impossible, and irrational things, so does the far left.
 
  We on the right (most on GBO) will dispute with one another, when skeptical claims appear to made.  We can although rarely, even
 differ some where the abortion and gay rights' are concerned. As you see here, we disagree and are not reticent to debate the issue.

..But we see the far left making ridiculous claims, which they seem to accept as dogma, which most often blows their minds if anyone
    even dares to contradict them.  ..And these conclusions to them, are beyond question.

     Evidence ?  Preposterous claims made by the left;

     to start..a SCOTUS nominee who cannot define what a woman is..even though she is one herself..

    Additional preposterous claims by the left;

    1) A man can get pregnant

    2) A man can have a period.

   3) A man can become a woman...never mind they can't even explain what a woman is.

   4) It is permissible to mutilate young children..castrate boys..double mastectomy for girls.

   5)  If not surgical mutilation..chemical, hormonal alterations are acceptable.

   Child sacrifice..as in abortion was done away with in civilized societies many centuries ago.  ..And with the exception of the castrati chorus, eunuchs became a thing of the past in civilized culture about the same time.  ..But the left seems to see no problem with that.

   ...And there seems to be very little doubt among thinking people, concerning their "climate change" cult.  Even when reflection
  proves their cult gurus wrong time after time.  If it were not a cult, would they not be quick to disregard any credibility the Gurus
   ever possessed?

  If one claims to be a prophet, and makes a mistake..he is a false prophet..

  "22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.  (Deut 18:22)

  So Al Gore , John Kerry, AOC and their ilk, should be outcasts by now...but the cult still reveres them..

  The far left marches lock-step on almost every question..almost as if they were mesmerized. 

  Just look here and see how the right will take each other to task, insisting on proof for almost any conjecture.


     
IG : You have clearly summarized the differences between the left and the right. That summary does not answer the question.
If leftism is a religion,  is it fair to say that rightism is also?

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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2023, 01:40:28 PM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

   Not exactly DG...if we do our best to view both extremes of left and right, we find one stark difference.  Just as the fanatical cults of the past claimed impossible, and irrational things, so does the far left.
 
  We on the right (most on GBO) will dispute with one another, when skeptical claims appear to made.  We can although rarely, even
 differ some where the abortion and gay rights' are concerned. As you see here, we disagree and are not reticent to debate the issue.

..But we see the far left making ridiculous claims, which they seem to accept as dogma, which most often blows their minds if anyone
    even dares to contradict them.  ..And these conclusions to them, are beyond question.

     Evidence ?  Preposterous claims made by the left;

     to start..a SCOTUS nominee who cannot define what a woman is..even though she is one herself..

    Additional preposterous claims by the left;

    1) A man can get pregnant

    2) A man can have a period.

   3) A man can become a woman...never mind they can't even explain what a woman is.

   4) It is permissible to mutilate young children..castrate boys..double mastectomy for girls.

   5)  If not surgical mutilation..chemical, hormonal alterations are acceptable.

   Child sacrifice..as in abortion was done away with in civilized societies many centuries ago.  ..And with the exception of the castrati chorus, eunuchs became a thing of the past in civilized culture about the same time.  ..But the left seems to see no problem with that.

   ...And there seems to be very little doubt among thinking people, concerning their "climate change" cult.  Even when reflection
  proves their cult gurus wrong time after time.  If it were not a cult, would they not be quick to disregard any credibility the Gurus
   ever possessed?

  If one claims to be a prophet, and makes a mistake..he is a false prophet..

  "22 When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.  (Deut 18:22)

  So Al Gore , John Kerry, AOC and their ilk, should be outcasts by now...but the cult still reveres them..

  The far left marches lock-step on almost every question..almost as if they were mesmerized. 

  Just look here and see how the right will take each other to task, insisting on proof for almost any conjecture.


     
IG : You have clearly summarized the differences between the left and the right. That summary does not answer the question.
If leftism is a religion,  is it fair to say that rightism is also?

   I think you have to clarify things a bit better...   I thought I had pointed out the differences between cultic motivations, their apparent solidarity and the way they stick by their irrational dogma.

   The right doesn't stick together in the same way, we debate among ourselves, which is one reason it is more difficult for us to win elections. 

  The left seems to look to the cult leaders to tell them who they should vote for.

  The right seems to employ a bit more critical thinking..not acting as if they are somehow entranced and simply obeying the dictates of their appointed leaders.
   
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2023, 01:49:56 PM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

Is that your argument for justification of sex changes, transgenderism, and ignoring the Constitution, and Bill of Rights?

Might be on to something. Members of the leftist cult, like to pretend they really don't belong to the leftist cult, but support everything the leftist cult does. they even vote for the leftist cult.
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2023, 01:53:18 PM »
The term rightism is something new to me. Its almost like someone just made it up.
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« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2023, 02:06:12 PM »
The term rightism is something new to me. Its almost like someone just made it up.

I think they did.
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« Reply #17 on: April 14, 2023, 02:40:31 PM »
“ The right seems to employ a bit more critical thinking..not acting as if they are somehow entranced and simply obeying the dictates of their appointed leaders.”

How much critical thinking went into January 6th?

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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2023, 03:16:22 PM »
Walmart has a sale on gay apparel, why wast your time here?

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« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2023, 12:41:42 AM »
Walmart has a sale on gay apparel, why wast your time here?

   ...LOL... :D :D :D ;D ;D :D
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« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2023, 01:05:42 AM »
“ The right seems to employ a bit more critical thinking..not acting as if they are somehow entranced and simply obeying the dictates of their appointed leaders.”

How much critical thinking went into January 6th?

   While I do not defend anyone acting irrationally in such cases, surely there was far less stupidity, arson, vandalism, assault, murder, rape, looting and pillage.  The left perpetrated many violent riots.
 
   In fact, there was none of those things going on in Washington on Jan 6...

    However, those things were going on all across the country, just a couple months previous...all by left wing terrorists.

   Sure is interesting how one can miss so much violence across yhe country...while peering through a knothole at one event...
   
   meanwhile missing so many violent riots,  in other cities..with murder and mayhem being a common feature.among many, much
    more violent events, in many other cities.

   I found many photos of the left's handiwork nationwide, during what the Democrat mayor of Portland called, "the summer of love",
    but we are allowed only 6 photos per post.

     Take the lumber from your eye first...then perhaps, you can whine about the speck in another's eye.
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2023, 02:54:29 AM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

Is that your argument for justification of sex changes, transgenderism, and ignoring the Constitution, and Bill of Rights?
Dee: I did not present an argument. I asked a question. The question, despite all the replies, has remained unanswered. Note that it is a yes or no question. IG’s “not exactly” response in post 12 comes close.

To clarify the use of “rightism”….it is as useful a term as “leftism” (which no one took exception to).

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« Reply #22 on: April 16, 2023, 12:21:43 AM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

Is that your argument for justification of sex changes, transgenderism, and ignoring the Constitution, and Bill of Rights?
Dee: I did not present an argument. I asked a question. The question, despite all the replies, has remained unanswered. Note that it is a yes or no question. IG’s “not exactly” response in post 12 comes close.

To clarify the use of “rightism”….it is as useful a term as “leftism” (which no one took exception to).

   Here is the crux (no pun intended) of the matter.  Generally speaking, and as can be observed here, the right already has it's religion.
  ..But again speaking in generalities, the left has turned it's back on God!  ..And as nature goes, there is a "God space" in
    man's heart that must be filled..since "nature abhors a vacuum".
   
     For some, in the recent past, they filled that spot with eastern gurus, mysticism and other cultic practices.. e.g. moonies...

   ..But it appears, at least to many, that as the Marxism "influencers' gained power and influence in academia and other venues,
   These unfulfilled souls following their example, placed their faith in 'Gov' as a replacement for God..

  ...But that "God space" is still unfulfilled and empty.... perhaps that is why there is so much hatred and mayhem afoot in this world.

  So, again..generally speaking, the right already has it's religion, and many here on GBO are not in the least hesitant to enunciate it.

  Personally, I believe the left is still trying to fill that empty spot...and are still grieving for that upon which they have already turned
     their collective backs, and there will be no contentment for them, until they properly fill that "God space"..

  In short; the right already has it's religion..the left is still "lost in the woods"...and angrily searching...

   “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch” (Mt. 15: 14).

 













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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #23 on: April 16, 2023, 01:08:13 AM »
“leftism is a religion”…….is it then fair to say that “rightism” is a religion?

Is that your argument for justification of sex changes, transgenderism, and ignoring the Constitution, and Bill of Rights?
Dee: I did not present an argument. I asked a question. The question, despite all the replies, has remained unanswered. Note that it is a yes or no question. IG’s “not exactly” response in post 12 comes close.

To clarify the use of “rightism”….it is as useful a term as “leftism” (which no one took exception to).

   Here is the crux (no pun intended) of the matter.  Generally speaking, and as can be observed here, the right already has it's religion.
  ..But again speaking in generalities, the left has turned it's back on God!  ..And as nature goes, there is a "God space" in
    man's heart that must be filled..since "nature abhors a vacuum".
   
     For some, in the recent past, they filled that spot with eastern gurus, mysticism and other cultic practices.. e.g. moonies...

   ..But it appears, at least to many, that as the Marxism "influencers' gained power and influence in academia and other venues,
   These unfulfilled souls following their example, placed their faith in 'Gov' as a replacement for God..

  ...But that "God space" is still unfulfilled and empty.... perhaps that is why there is so much hatred and mayhem afoot in this world.

  So, again..generally speaking, the right already has it's religion, and many here on GBO are not in the least hesitant to enunciate it.

  Personally, I believe the left is still trying to fill that empty spot...and are still grieving for that upon which they have already turned
     their collective backs, and there will be no contentment for them, until they properly fill that "God space"..

  In short; the right already has it's religion..the left is still "lost in t e woods"...and angrily searching...

   “Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch” (Mt. 15: 14).

 

Specifically, what is the rights "religion"?
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« Reply #24 on: April 16, 2023, 01:55:08 AM »
 
 " Specifically, what is the rights "religion"?

   Not speaking specifically.  As I said very clearly, I was speaking in generalities..  However, for extra insight, perhaps you
   may want to pay a visit to the religious discussion forum.

          https://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php?board=271.0
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« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2023, 02:06:50 AM »

  In short; the right already has it's religion..the left is still "lost in the woods"...and angrily searching...


 

This is what you said. Again, what is the rights religion?
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« Reply #26 on: April 16, 2023, 02:31:25 AM »

  In short; the right already has it's religion..the left is still "lost in the woods"...and angrily searching...


 

This is what you said. Again, what is the rights religion?

   Truly, you must read more carefully...  I lead off that post with this explanation...

    Here is the crux (no pun intended) of the matter.  Generally speaking, and as can be observed here, the right already
   has it's religion.   ..But again speaking in generalities, the left has turned it's back on God!"   


     
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« Reply #27 on: April 16, 2023, 02:44:55 AM »

 

  In short; the right already has it's religion..the left is still "lost in the woods"...and angrily searching...


 

This is what you said. Again, what is the rights religion?

   Truly, you must read more carefully...  I lead off that post with this explanation...

    Here is the crux (no pun intended) of the matter.  Generally speaking, and as can be observed here, the right already
   has it's religion.   ..But again speaking in generalities, the left has turned it's back on God!"   


     
In short; the right already has it's religion..the left is still "lost in the woods"...and angrily searching...


 

This is what you said. Again, what is the rights religion?

 NOPE! THIS IS WHAT YOU SAID. "IN SHORT; THE RIGHT ALREADY HAS ITS RELIGION" AND YOU DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING ABOUT "GENERALLY SPEAKING", WHEN YOU  MADE THE STATEMENT. SO WHY DON'T YOU QUIT TRYIN TO RUN AROUND IT, AND DEFLECT, AND JUST ANSWER THE QUESTION?.

IF THE RIGHT ALREADY HAS ITS RELIGION LIKE YOU SAID, YOU SHOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM TELLING EVERYONE WHAT THAT RELIGION IS. ;)
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Re: PROOF; Leftism is a religion..
« Reply #29 on: April 16, 2023, 06:39:27 AM »
I don't know why religion has to be the word used to title either the left, right, or middle of political and public policy.  Just call it what it is--the left is communism and the right is right.  Some will always try to label certain policies that must by their nature be a communal, or publicly supported effort.  It is a silly effort to claim that policing, fire departments, water, sewage and so on are examples of socialism, or communism.  It is nothing more than a misplaced try to justify all and every form of socialism (communism).  The left is determined to have their way by violence and force--not by democratic means and everything must be to the extreme.
Swingem