The First Amendment was defended today... and in a big way.

 

Today, in a unanimous decision by the US Supreme Court, The Slants won the right to register their trademark with the US Patent and Trademark Office after a long fought legal struggle in which big government decided that it's the job of the Federal Government to deny protections to American business that, in their opinion, the titles are offensive to the politically correct, cry baby, snowflake American faction... also known as Progressives.

 

The Washington Redskins will be getting their trademarks back... bite it babies.

 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/19/supreme-court-rules-trademark-law-banning-offensive-names-is-unconstitutional.html

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/06/19/washington-redskins-owner-thrilled-by-supreme-courts-trademark-ruling.html

 

 

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I am proud to be progressive. I believe the constitution is a progressive document, and I am profoundly proud of it. I don't mean to belittle others who disagree with me, but I find it very confusing that a lot of people who jump up and down whining that their right to say and do certain things is being impinged upon, but oppose gay marriage, and oppose a woman's right to decide what to do to her body, They don't seem too bothered by our president's efforts to stifle and control the press and dissemination of accurate information to the America people. I'm also puzzled by their denial of reality; they insist that the playing field is even, even though people of color are routinely stopped and searched for no valid reason, while Caucasians are seldom stopped in similar circumstances. They ignore the fact that a culture that allows this kind of social disparity to thrive to exist is not a culture based on equality. When theses thing are pointed out to them they resort to name calling, like "SJWs" and "snowflakes."

 

But what it comes down to is that if you are a good Christian, you care about the well-being of others. If you are a fan of the freedoms the US constitution affords us, it behooves you to apply it to all people realistically, taking into account that although we are all supposed to get equal treatment, we do not all get equal treatment. If you want to start a band and call yourself "The <fill in racial slur>" that is your right in this country and I will fight for your right to do so, even while I MAY choose to join a demonstration to protest your hateful name.

 

Maybe everyone should join the ACLU. Tell you what, I will happily spring for a gift membership for at least one of you so called constitutionalists. I mean that sincerely, what do you say, you self-proclaimed scholars of the constitution?

 

Oh and one more thing, there should be no illegal drugs. Prohibition doesn't work. There should be tons of mandatory education in schools and communities about the consequences of substance use/abuse. And underage people should not be permitted to use drugs, but if you want to put that stuff in your body, that is your right, and if you commit a crime while under the influence there should be consequences. That, and legalizing prostitution, would destroy organized crime.

 

I posted here because someone PMed me asking me to post in this thread. I've become cynical about this forum, I stopped coming here because I disliked the personal attacks. We'll see how this goes, I guess.

 

Hi FF!

 

 

As for topic, banning it just cause is stupid, but celebrating just cause is equally idiotic.

There are my results...

 

Neo-Conservatism:

 

Economic Axis - Capitalist

76.2% Markets/23.8% Equality

 

Diplomatic Axis - Chauvinist

91.0% Nation/9.0% World

 

Civil Axis - Statist

64.6% Authority/35.4% Liberty

 

Societal Axis - Neutral

52.3% Tradition/47.7% Progress

 

Link: https://8values.github.io/results.html?e=23.8&d=9.0&g=35.4&s=47.7

Oh and one more thing, there should be no illegal drugs.

This is sounding like something I can get behind. I'll even sign on to another entitlement, and pay the additional Progressive tax to ensure passage. All Progressives get all the free heroin they want until they die. It will be pricey for about a year, but I would look forward to easily ending all Progressive taxes, balancing budgets, and killing the national debt in short order. Do we have a deal?

 

 

Diplomatic Axis - Chauvinist 91.0% Nation/9.0% World

WOW! Chauvinist! ... I'm impressed!

 

Oh and one more thing, there should be no illegal drugs.

This is sounding like something I can get behind. I'll even sign on to another entitlement, and pay the additional Progressive tax to ensure passage. All Progressives get all the free heroin they want until they die. It will be pricey for about a year, but I would look forward to easily ending all Progressive taxes, balancing budgets, and killing the national debt in short order. Do we have a deal?

 

Want to join the ACLU, Mr. Constitution? Didn't think so. But the offer stands. It won't cost you a penny to help protect our constitutional rights.

 

 

Want to join the ACLU

Let's see...

1) Stay the way I am, live a happy life, die giving my kids a future

2) Turn Muslim and die running down infidels

3) Chew glass

4) Buddy up with SM, feel the Bern, and join the ACLU

 

No Brainer... I'll stick with number 1  

 

 

1) Stay the way I am, live a happy life, die giving my kids a future

 

Can we add contribute to the advancement of a smart capitalist society to the list? One that supports all parts of the First Amendment!

 

Want to join the ACLU

Let's see...

1) Stay the way I am, live a happy life, die giving my kids a future

2) Turn Muslim and die running down infidels

3) Chew glass

4) Buddy up with SM, feel the Bern, and join the ACLU

 

No Brainer... I'll stick with number 1  

And here I thought we had finally found common ground. We both support free speech. We both support making drugs legal. Why would you go and turn down my offer?

 

I am almost sure you are aware the ACLU exists to protect our constitutional rights. I don't understand how you can have a problem with The American Civil Liberties Union. I would think anyone who likes the constitution would be thrilled to support them. They support free speech and have always fought the good fight. Wait, you started this thread to celebrate everyone's right to spout racial slurs. They support that right, too! Don't you want to join the organization that exists for the sole purpose of protecting civil liberties? Don't you like civil liberties? Don't you want your kids to have bright future of freedom? The ACLU is dedicated to preserving your children's liberties.

 

 

The ACLU is dedicated to preserving your children's liberties.

Sister! The ACLU is a horde of overpaid Progressive lawyers that have dedicated their lives to the delicate craft of subverting the Constitution, confusing the intent of the Constitution, and using the Constitution to kill itself by declaring it's own existence unconstitutional. The evidence is clear beyond reasonable doubt... when Bill Clinton was looking for a Supreme Court Justice, he found his prize at the ACLU, and her name is Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Just look at the wreckage she has left in her wake.

 

The ACLU exists to bend the Constitution to a Socialist world. You will have better luck sniffing around the young and less informed for your new recruits. Universities are good, or you could read up on Scientology, and learn how they were able to carry their lies, and keep their secrets, to such success. My guess is you will find really lost, stupid, and gullible people... but the problem is most of them come around, wise up, and want pay back. Good luck with that.

You are very misinformed.

 

1) Stay the way I am, live a happy life, die giving my kids a future

 

Can we add contribute to the advancement of a smart capitalist society to the list? One that supports all parts of the First Amendment!

 

 

And here I thought that was the Wild West...

 

I love this graph! 

 

The best part is you could have probably guessed where most of us would have fallen!

The best part is you could have probably guessed where most of us would have fallen!

Definitely! Although I didn't realize you are quite so progressive.

 

The best part is you could have probably guessed where most of us would have fallen!

Definitely! Although I didn't realize you are quite so progressive.

 

 

I did, and to be honest, I quite admire him for it.

 

 

The best part is you could have probably guessed where most of us would have fallen!

Definitely! Although I didn't realize you are quite so progressive.

 

 

I did, and to be honest, I quite admire him for it.

 

I don't.

 

I think it was back in '96 when Progressives said the Florida Keys would be under water in 10 years. '06 rolls around and do you think they said they were wrong? Nope. Instead they said the Florida Keys would be under water in 10 years. '16 rolls around and do you think they said they were wrong? Nope. Instead they said the Florida Keys would be under water in 10 years... so when '26 rolls around do you think they will say they were wrong? I didn't think so.

 

I'm still waiting for something to go under water. I don't admire this at all.

 

More from Progressives... a little more current, and a little more important. This is a little jaw-dropping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdP8TiKY8dE

You're again conflating capital P "Progressives" with progressive thinking in general. I'm actually miffed that "Progressives" appropriated this word for themselves.

The good "progressives" need to take responsibility for the actions of their club. The bad "Progressives" have taken over, and are making you all look like idiots.

It's not the same club. In fact, I've been speaking out against the "Regressive Left" whenever the topic comes up.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regressive_left

Tbh, I m not even sure on some of the definitions of what makes what. I just answered the questions .

 

Also, daym Lys, a Neocon! You guys caused quote a mess in the world and didn't even manage to reap profits out of that mess in the end.

Tbh, I m not even sure on some of the definitions of what makes what. I just answered the questions .

 

Also, daym Lys, a Neocon! You guys caused quote a mess in the world and didn't even manage to reap profits out of that mess in the end.

I just answered the questions.

It's not the same club. In fact, I've been speaking out against the "Regressive Left" whenever the topic comes up.

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regressive_left

 

USA tends to have a seperate set of "group identifiers", wouldn't really call them wrong, just different from basically everyone else on this planet.

 

Usually you only see that for 1 groups description or so (wether they be "enemy" or "ally" at that place is up for grabs) but the USA seems to have defined nearly all groups slightly skewed.