Tag Archives: bigotry

Via Media

Posted on 6/27/2012 by Jem Hilton

Cathy Young wonders, Which is the more serious problem today: Islamic extremism or anti-Islamic bigotry? In her even-handedness she admits that both are serious. But guess who doesn't? That's right. The Left. Young argues that Liberals have spent ample energy railing … Continue reading →

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Changing the definition of bigotry

Posted on 5/11/2012 by John Casey

I did not think arguments against same-sex marriage could get any worse, but alas, I was wrong.  Here is Pastor Aaron Fruh, of Knollwood Church in Mobile, Ala, writing (inexplicably) in the Chicago Tribune: If I were counseling a married … Continue reading →

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Busy, so here’s some Onion for you

Posted on 6/3/2011 by John Casey

Educated bigot that much more terrifying.  Indeed, seems real.  Then, in Poe's Law news, there's this: People who think The Onion is real. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about … Continue reading →

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I’m not a bigot, but I play one on “The O’Reilly Factor”

Posted on 10/22/2010 by John Casey

Here's Juan Williams, formerly of NPR, on non-bigotry: "Bill, I'm not a bigot. You know the kind of books I've written about the civil rights movement in this country. But when I get on the plane, I got to tell … Continue reading →

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He’s a decent family man and citizen*

Posted on 8/27/2010 by John Casey

Shorter Charles Krauthammer: only liberals are bigotted enough to use ad hominem arguments.  Todays' piece is a gold mine of fallacious reasoning.  One hardly knows where to begin (or where to end).  Now hold on objector, I'm going to prove that charge, just give me a … Continue reading →

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