Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

I was just fuming when I got this from a friend of mine.......

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU
 
springhill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:19 PM
Original message
I was just fuming when I got this from a friend of mine.......
Every once in awhile I get political e-mails from a friend; I usually don't respond, just delete them. But this one made me fume, and I just had to tell her not to send me anything more to do with politics. I told her that our beliefs were totally opposite, and that talking politics with her was not a good idea. It has been out here for awhile, as I googled it. Maybe some of you out there have already seen it yourselves. This is it in its entirety:

Letter From One Angry Woman
Quote

Subject: Letter From One Angry Woman


Letter from one "Angry Woman"

I don't know who wrote it but they should have signed it. Some powerful
words. This woman should run for president.

Written by a housewife from New Jersey and sounds like it! This is one
ticked off lady.


"Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not
started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11,
2001?

Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally
murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan , across the Potomac from our
nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania ?

Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible,
burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they?

And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was "desecrated" when
an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?..Well, I don't.
I don't care at all.

I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for
incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.

I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start
caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in
Saudi Arabia ..

I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for hacking off
Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed
throat.

I'll care when the cowardly so-called "insurgents" in Iraq come out and
fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in
mosques.

I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of
nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide
bombs.

I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First
Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead
of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights.

In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an
Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don't care.

When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have
been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest
assured: I don't care.

When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not
to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank:
I don't care.

When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat,
and fed "special" food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is
complaining that his holy book is being "mishandled," you can absolutely
believe in your heart of hearts: I don't care.

And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled "Koran" and
other times "Quran." Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and-you guessed it-I don't
care !!

If you agree with this viewpoint, pass this on to all your E-mail
friends. Sooner or later, it'll get to the people responsible for this
ridiculous behavior!

If you don't agree, then by all means hit the delete button. Should you
choose the latter, then please don't complain when more atrocities
committed by radical Muslims happen here in our great Country! And may I
add:

"Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a
difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem" --
Ronald Reagan

I have another quote that I would like to add AND......I hope you
forward all this.

"If we ever forget that we're One Nation Under God, then we will be a
nation gone under." Also by.. Ronald Reagan

One last thought for the day:

In case we find ourselves starting to believe all the Anti-American
sentiment and negativity, we should remember England 's Prime Minister
Tony Blair's words during a recent interview. When asked by one of his
Parliament members why he believes so much in America , he said: "A
simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in..
And how many want out."

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:
1. Jesus Christ
2. The American G. I.

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS THIS ON,AS MANY SEEM TO FORGET BOTH OF THEM.
AMEN!


Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:22 PM
Response to Original message
1. send it back with the words, Jew, Pole, Gypsy, etc., substituted for Iraqi, terrorist, etc
then put in fatherland, etc., in the appropriate places

what a loathsome creature you have for a friend

sorry
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
underseasurveyor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:22 PM
Response to Original message
2. Sorry I couldn't get farther than the first line
:grr:

Ya know I won't be surprised at all when this shows up in my inbox from a friend of mine but at least I'll have a heads up and perhaps a ready and swift reply.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
onethatcares Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:27 PM
Response to Reply #2
6. use this,
I am very sad that you feel the need to kill and torture others in the world. Please delete me from your email list as I have blocked anything coming from you.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
underseasurveyor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:30 PM
Response to Reply #6
8. While I'm at it
I may as well throw in a few insults from the conservative insult generator.. BWAHAHAHAHAAA:rofl:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
monmouth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:23 PM
Response to Original message
3. I think Snopes debunked it. Written by a RW shill. Wish I could
remember what I typed in the Snopes thingy, but it's been debunked.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
lpbk2713 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:31 PM
Response to Reply #3
9. Here ----->
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:23 PM
Response to Reply #9
22. Gotta love Snopes!
I remember hearing a few years ago that they were supposed to be trying to make a TV show.

Meh.

When I was reading the Snopes piece, there is a line that said where it was originally posted online, and I misread it.

I thought it said gropeusa.com, not gopusa.com.

I wonder if that means anything?


Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:58 PM
Response to Reply #9
34. It's amazing how often the GOP lies to their followers. They must know
most are to stupid to know truth from lies, or maybe they don't care about the truth.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
springhill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:37 PM
Response to Reply #3
12. Yes, I thnk you are right on that point.............
I just wish I didn't have a friend who thinks like this; it's very disturbing. I knew she was right-wing, which is why I never talk politics or send her anything political from my side. I even worry about the oh so mild reply I sent her in regards to her rant. Don't want to stir the pot I guess. Sometimes things are better left unsaid.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
ihavenobias Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:42 PM
Response to Reply #12
13. I understand not wanting to stir the pot except that SHE sent it to you!
In that context I think you *should* respond. Other commenters have left some great suggestions to that end.

I would only add that at some point you should send her .

For all the talk of terrorism this and terrorism that, the bottom line is that the majority of low-info voters seem to vote based on who they think will make them pay less taxes and allow them to make more money.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
springhill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:15 PM
Response to Reply #13
19. That's why I don't talk politics with friends..........
because I am afraid that will be the end of the friendship; I don't want to know how utterly despicable some of their views are. I know it's out there, but when it comes to this stuff, I get too hot under the collar.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
ihavenobias Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:18 PM
Response to Reply #19
21. That second point I understand
Granted, I don't have any really close friends that are conservative. Some of my close friends are apathetic about politics at worst, but I have some more conservative acquaintance and co-workers.

At any rate, I understand not wanting to find out if certain people are crazy conservative/libertarian/religious right.

But again, SHE is bringing this up with you. In this particular case I say you respond to that email, or share those facts I linked to back her off.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
EV_Ares Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:25 PM
Response to Original message
4. That kind of crap pisses me off too. I usually delete it when I find out what it is.
You know, I think that is why I am a liberal because most of all that kind of stuff comes from the right which evidently defines who those people are. People like you and me don't write that kind of garbage. Maybe that is how you can look at it because it can make you be proud to be a liberal.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
InternalDialogue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:25 PM
Response to Original message
5. I never knew they made mouth-breathing jingo porn.
But there it is.

Ignorance on parade.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
HysteryDiagnosis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:27 PM
Response to Original message
7. Oh.... I had some
leftover penecillin.... not needed I see, nevermind.


Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
NanceGreggs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:33 PM
Response to Original message
10. That "angry housewife" ...
... is Doug Patton, freelance columnist, political speechwriter and public policy adviser, also writer for The Conservative Voice and GOPUSA.

In other words, RW shill.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
underseasurveyor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:57 PM
Response to Reply #10
15. God.... and I bet his parents
use to be so proud of him too.

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:04 PM
Response to Reply #10
17. Here is the "angry housewife" during a Xanax moment...


FYI: her gun and Bible are in her purse
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
MadrasT Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:34 PM
Response to Original message
11. Reprehensible
:puke:
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:45 PM
Response to Original message
14. Now there's a shining example of a compassionate conservative
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 05:59 PM
Response to Original message
16. No wonder it wasn't signed.
What trash.

Tell her she's wrong, Jesus will kill for your soul and your freedom.


Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Arugula Latte Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:14 PM
Response to Original message
18. People who really think that Jesus was the only magical human being
in the history of the planet and that he died for our sins and that he came back to life and that he's gonna come back any day now and suck the believers up into the clouds will believe anything. Just sayin'.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
angrycarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:15 PM
Response to Original message
20. When all of these jerks are out of work
I won't care.

Is there any equivalent lie E-mails from liberal sources going around. I have never seen one.

I cannot understand the need to see others as less than human and somehow not deserving of any compassion whatsoever.

What I got from this letter. "When I hear of one of our soldiers doing monstrous things to another person, I don't care." "when I see everything good and kind about America being thrown away, I don't care."
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Bettie Donating Member (774 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:28 PM
Response to Original message
23. I'll be expecting to see this soon....
from one of my RW relatives!

What a bunch of crap.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
alstephenson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:46 PM
Response to Reply #23
28. Ditto here, Bettie.
Probably from my Dad.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:32 PM
Response to Original message
24. So. One atrocity is reason to commit several more?
And against people who are innocent of committing the first atrocity?

How VERY CHRISTIAN.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Ichingcarpenter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:36 PM
Response to Original message
25. Sounds like Rachel is bigoted and doesn't like Chandler
I think Joey could intervene after talking to Phoebe
you could probably gets these 'Friends' to help.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
tpsbmam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:40 PM
Response to Original message
26. When I get this debunked crap....
I send the Snopes debunking to everyone on the email list. Do I like making people I know look like jackasses? No. But if they're going to ACT like jackasses and spread it to everyone on their email list (and don't do it via blind copy, an additional offense), they're going to be publicly treated like one. Sometimes I actually go to the trouble of researching it myself if it hasn't already been debunked so I can do the same and provide links to the research.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:42 PM
Response to Original message
27. No. No.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Michigan-Arizona Donating Member (516 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:54 PM
Response to Reply #27
32. I've received that same one & changed a different one around
A different one I received a long while back I hit reply to all, changed the name's in the email from Obama or Clinton, to GWB. Never did get that one back. The lie's were more suited & fit him well.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DailyGrind51 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:49 PM
Response to Original message
29. The author probably never read the New Testament nor actually met a G.I.!
Yeah, show how much you care about our troops by keeping them in harms way forever! What a dumb fuck! If a "friend" ever sent me anything like that he or she would have to start looking for another friend, because I don't remain friends with bigots and idiots.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:51 PM
Response to Original message
30. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
FloridaJudy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:52 PM
Response to Original message
31. Um...Nirvana???
Are there that many Moslems trying to achieve a Buddhist state of enlightenment? Or who are fans of 90's rock bands?


Oh, the ignorance. It hurts. It hurts!
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
dysfunctional press Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 06:55 PM
Response to Original message
33. is "fuming" the same thing as "huffing"??? cuz that shit will rot your brain...
just ask the person who sent you the email.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TexasObserver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 08:12 PM
Response to Original message
35. "I'm ignorant, and damn proud of it!! And NO, I don't want to know different!"
--- How such emails should read.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
springhill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-24-08 08:43 PM
Response to Reply #35
36. My son and husband are mad at me for even responding.........
They say they probably clicked the button and sent it to everyone on their list. Now I am feeling really bad, like I did something wrong. Not too much self-confidence I guess. We are going upriver with her and her husband next week. I just felt like I couldn't let this one go without saying something. Now I feel like the bad guy.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Tue May 07th 2024, 10:56 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (1/22-2007 thru 12/14/2010) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC