The Perpetually Offensive Hateful Offended

“Our democracy has no room for inciting violence or endangering the public, no matter the ideology of those who commit such acts,” the California Democrat said in a statement. “The violent actions of people calling themselves antifa in Berkeley this weekend deserve unequivocal condemnation, and the perpetrators should be arrested and prosecuted.”

-- Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), House Minority Leader

Even notable, and perpetually offended liberal, Nancy Pelosi finally had to call hatred what it is, though I haven't heard her socialist comrade in arms, Chuck Schumer, dial in on it.  Like President Trump's constant "campaigning," I would have thought "constant comment" Schumer would jump at any chance to "perform" for his media darlings.   

Schumer notwithstanding, It would seem the rich history of racism cultivated by the Democratic Party against the people of the United States is beginning to crumble under the weight of their own liberal violence which can no longer be ignored by the very people which seem to have fostered the creation of such groups. One would have thought the KKK would have taught Democrats a lesson about creating hate groups, but they have managed to sidestep the blame and try to pin that sad history and the current White Nationalism on the Republicans while, at the same time, excusing slave ownership by northern politicians so their own cherished statues can remain as a salute to... what? Do as we say, not as we do?  If slavery was so frowned upon by the North, the Emancipation Proclamation should have been written by the first Republican President, Lincoln, as the precursor to war and not three years after the start of it. This is what happens when we strive to create false history; we remain ignorant of history and, thus, the seeds of hatred remain as well.

“Let’s remember that this whole concept of ethnic nationalism is a left-wing idea. The Democratic Party invented white nationalism and the Democratic Party invented black nationalism... Interestingly today, the way that the progressive Democrats have constructed their multi-cultural totem pole, they encourage every form of ethnic nationalism except white nationalist,” he said. “Somehow the white guy is not welcome at the multicultural picnic.”

-- Dinesh D’Souza, author, filmmaker

The anti-fascist group, ANTIFA, is simply another fascist group.  This would only be surprising to university educated millennials who point to Texas when asked where Russia is on a map, and as an aside, has it occurred to anyone that the emblems for such fascist groups all seem to use black, white, and red or blue, in their color schemes for a logo or posters?  Even our own political parties, by accident or design, seem to get caught up in the subtleties of this visual propaganda.  I'd think this might be a "red" flag to us, except that the majority of us seem not to notice, or don't read enough history to connect the dots.

Now, right off the bat, we know someone will take offense at this graphic because Obama is grouped in with the likes of Argentine Marxist revolutionary, Ernesto "Che" Guevara.  Well, we also have him in the fine poster company of Bobby Kennedy, Angela Davis, and Fidel Castro - another Democrat, and two communists.  What makes us think this is a good thing?  What makes the shining light of freedom throughout the world, a U.S. President, think it is a good thing to be grouped in with those who would see us destroyed?  And yet, we seemingly ignore what could be construed as subliminal visual messaging, propaganda, by those who would foster the continued racism, divisiveness, and hatred by a minority of citizens, and the media, in our country.  We should never allow anyone, free speech notwithstanding, to besmirch the character of someone without absolute proof.  Free speech should not mean freedom to commit slander, character assassination, or lies upon another person, belief, or business, without substantive proof to back up the claim.  

Presidents Obama and Trump both have both had bad advice on two issues.  Obama's was the question of his birth, and Trump's was the question of his taxes.  Proof of both should have been presented as part of the vetting process prior to putting their hat in the ring, and not presenting information to the American public is always seen as being tantamount to an admission of guilt.   If they are allowed to run without proper vetting it is the fault of the country and, by extension, the citizens. Both tidbits of information should have been a part of vetting prior to running for political office, and any issues found after the fact should be the fault of the government's vetting agency, the people, as well as the candidate.

Trump has his taxes done every year; any problems would present themselves to the IRS if laws are not followed.  If he paid few or no taxes it is because we, the people and government, allow him that ability though the tax code.  I found it funny this same government which allows loopholes created such a stink over it.  But, knowing he has followed the code, and the law, why didn't he simply present what he knew to be true?  As a private citizen he is entitled to privacy.  It is why a federal agency should vet candidates prior to holding political office.  Obama should have presented his birth certificate the moment it came into question.  Why didn't he?  He is also entitled to his privacy, which is why a federal agency should have vetted this, as well.

For both of these candidates, privacy is trumped by the requirement for vetting.  Vetting ensures the American people you are a legal, law abiding, tax paying citizen of the United States.  Having said this, I firmly believe that once you become the vetted President of the United States, your ass belongs to the people and you have no expectation of privacy when it comes to you maintaining your post; politicians are employees and representatives of the people.  The President, and Congress, works for the people and the people have the right to scream foul and have recourse to make things right when it comes to their continued employment.  It would seem to most Americans that Presidents and Congressmen have worked tirelessly to make us forget their responsibilities of office.  

Is it any wonder the political parties are at each other's throats for control?  I think not.  Our country is a frigging mess because we the people have allowed them to run amok.  Why should this seem odd to us?  Are we the people, any better?  We continually allow a minority of offended people to dictate to the majority what we should feel and think as a country.  This is not democracy.  George Orwell's novel, 1984 was ahead of it's time, as was his novella Animal Farm, William Golding's Lord of the Flies, Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, etc., etc., all of which deal with the hateful, small minded perpetually offended, and the mindless sheep who buy into their constant bullshit.

Black Lives Matter, the Black Panthers, the KKK, neo-Nazi groups, all create hatred we would be well served to avoid, along with those racist sociopaths who support them.  We spend an inordinate amount of time concerning ourselves with the offended and hateful instead of working together to actually accomplish something positive.  Perhaps we need to come together and learn to live in harmony before judging others as right or wrong.  Don't we have more than enough problems in this country as it is, without finding yet more insignificant bullshit to be offended over?

Everyone thinks their opinion is right and more important than everyone else's, because everyone else is wrong.  It reminds me of religion.  There are 33,000+ sects of Christianity in the world, and growing; all of them think they're right and 32,999+ of them are going to hell.  Why can't we all just have our own opinion and leave everyone else to have theirs?

I am not a hateful person.  I am, however, perpetually offended by the perpetually offended, and that just perpetually chaps my ass.

Hablamos inglés como segunda lengua.  Please press "2" for English.  Welcome to the United States of America.  Abandon hope, all ye who enter here!

Editor's Note 

(re: disclaimer cum "get out of jail free" card) 

Before you go getting your panties in a bunch, it is essential to understand that this is just an opinion site and, as such, can be subjected to scrutiny by anyone with a differing opinion. It doesn't make either opinion any more right or wrong than the other. An opinion, presented in this context, is a way of inciting others to think and, hopefully, to form opinions of their own, if they haven't already done so. This is also why, occasionally, I will present an "opinion" just to stir an emotional pot. Where it may sound like I agree with the statements made, I'm more interested in getting others to consider another viewpoint.

It is my fervent hope that we keep open and active minds when reading opinions and while engaging in peaceful, constructive, discussion in an arena of mutual respect concerning the opinions put forth. After over twenty years with military intelligence, I have come to believe engaging each other in this manner and in this arena is the way we will learn tolerance and respect for differing beliefs, cultures, and viewpoints.

We all fall from grace, some more often than others; it is part of being human. God's test for us is what we learn from the experience, and what we do afterward.

Pastor Tony spent 23 years with United States Air Force Intelligence as a planner, analyst, briefer, instructor, and senior manager. He spent 17 years, following his service career, working with an Institutional Review Board helping to protect the rights of human subjects in pharmaceutical research. Ordained 1n 2013 as an "interfaith" minister, he founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance in response to intolerance shown by Christians toward peaceful Islam. As the weapon for his war on intolerance he chose the pen, to wage his "battle" in the guise of the Congregation's official online blog, The Path, of which he is both author and editor. "The Path" offers a vehicle for commentary and guidance concerning one's own personal, spiritual, path toward peace and the final destination for us all. He currently resides in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he volunteers as Chaplain Program Liaison, at a regional medical center.