[LANMaster]

Are you an extremist?

Bill O'Reilly

The loony left is furious that we have outed Cindy Sheehan as a radical, diminishing her credibility. Ms. Sheehan's latest is calling foreign terrorists, who infiltrate into Iraq freedom fighters. Very nice.

And the loopy right is mad because I said Jesus might not be down with Reverend Pat Robertson putting out a contract on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

There are no shortage of extremists here in the land of the free. However, there's a problem with labeling someone an extremist. And that is they may be rational in most areas, but off the wall in a few.

But I think we can safely establish some rules for the road here. An extremist is someone who rejects facts and holds on to opinions no matter what. Millions of Americans wanted Richard Nixon to stay in office despite overwhelming evidence he covered up a felony. That was an extreme position.

Millions of others thought it was perfectly fine for President Clinton to lie under oath in the Paula Jones deposition. Another extreme position.

Extremists aren't born. They evolve. Baby Brandon doesn't pop out of the womb, demanding to watch "The 700 Club" or "Fahrenheit 911."

In my opinion, extremists have a neurosis. They really don't want to hear anything other than the conclusion they've arrived at, no matter what the evidence suggests.

So are you an extremist? "Talking Points" has devised a short list of indicators:

• If you think Michael Moore reports accurately, you're an extremist.

• If you think the documentary "Outfoxed" tells the truth about this network, you're in the extreme zone.

• If you agree with Reverends Falwell and Robertson that gays and abortionists caused God to allow 9/11, you're an extremist.

• If you still think Terri Schiavo is aware of her surroundings, this extreme is for you.

• If you believe an open border is good for the USA, you have entered extreme territory.

• If you feel foreign terrorists have constitutional rights, and convicted child sex offenders should not serve long prison terms, say hello to the extremist label.

• If you agree that Allah is OK with slaughtering civilians, you're extreme.

• If you admire the philosophy of the Third Reich, you're there.

• And if you agree with everything President Bush has done, you're an extremist.

• And if you think everything he's done has been wrong, put a big 'E' on your forehead as well.

• And finally, if you applaud when Barbra Streisand talks geopolitics or when a right wing talk show host urges a nuclear strike on Iran, welcome to the wonderful world of extremism.



I'm not an extremist. Are you?

[Wino]

Based on O'Rielly's crap...........no.

[lotusleaf]

Missing option: who cares

IMO: talking heads on TV are paid to keep the masses from thinking for themselves. If the people are too busy arguing over some media guy or gal's ideas, when are they going to form ideas for themselves, learn to agree, get along, and move humanity together united in goals and purpose?

Oops, I think I just became a talking ascii head.

Our culture is full of noise in many forms: visual advertisements, audio advertisements, etc. it's like an enema for the mind which never stops.

Ever wonder why one story plays on TV for days if not weeks, pushing all the other news aside in favor for it? "Control the media, control the mind"

There's an excellent saying I heard somewhere I'll never forget:

"Make a person think that they're thinking, and they'll love you,
Make a person actually think, and they'll hate you."

[Ciberblade]

Lan, my friend...there is only one on the list that I would place upon you -- likewise there is one on the list I feel I come close to (though my current analysis is talking me out of it)

So, extreme...I am not

[Gabriel]

I am extremely confused....does that count?

[Mulderator]

bassetman, Xico, Linsky, to name a few extremists.

[linskyjack]

Actually, Mulder,by Bill O'Reilly's moronic poll--I am not an Extremist! Now I feel better!

[xico]

Mulder is an extremist! hahahahahahahaha! I knew it all along, but he proves he's denial, even by O Reillies standards. Hahahahaha! Great to hear from you, Mulder, ol' chap. Makes Fritz howl too. Obviously you've come back from your cruise renewed and unspoiled by reality. Good show!

[bassetman]

Originally Posted by LANMaster

Are you an extremist?

Bill O'Reilly

The loony left is furious that we have outed Cindy Sheehan as a radical, diminishing her credibility. Ms. Sheehan's latest is calling foreign terrorists, who infiltrate into Iraq freedom fighters. Very nice.

And the loopy right is mad because I said Jesus might not be down with Reverend Pat Robertson putting out a contract on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

There are no shortage of extremists here in the land of the free. However, there's a problem with labeling someone an extremist. And that is they may be rational in most areas, but off the wall in a few.

But I think we can safely establish some rules for the road here. An extremist is someone who rejects facts and holds on to opinions no matter what. Millions of Americans wanted Richard Nixon to stay in office despite overwhelming evidence he covered up a felony. That was an extreme position.

Millions of others thought it was perfectly fine for President Clinton to lie under oath in the Paula Jones deposition. Another extreme position.

Extremists aren't born. They evolve. Baby Brandon doesn't pop out of the womb, demanding to watch "The 700 Club" or "Fahrenheit 911."

In my opinion, extremists have a neurosis. They really don't want to hear anything other than the conclusion they've arrived at, no matter what the evidence suggests.

So are you an extremist? "Talking Points" has devised a short list of indicators:

• If you think Michael Moore reports accurately, you're an extremist.

• If you think the documentary "Outfoxed" tells the truth about this network, you're in the extreme zone.

• If you agree with Reverends Falwell and Robertson that gays and abortionists caused God to allow 9/11, you're an extremist.

• If you still think Terri Schiavo is aware of her surroundings, this extreme is for you.

• If you believe an open border is good for the USA, you have entered extreme territory.

• If you feel foreign terrorists have constitutional rights, and convicted child sex offenders should not serve long prison terms, say hello to the extremist label.

• If you agree that Allah is OK with slaughtering civilians, you're extreme.

• If you admire the philosophy of the Third Reich, you're there.

• And if you agree with everything President Bush has done, you're an extremist.

• And if you think everything he's done has been wrong, put a big 'E' on your forehead as well.

• And finally, if you applaud when Barbra Streisand talks geopolitics or when a right wing talk show host urges a nuclear strike on Iran, welcome to the wonderful world of extremism.



I'm not an extremist. Are you?

Lan, you are an extremest, with or without this or Shindler's list!

[bassetman]

Originally Posted by xico

Mulder is an extremist! hahahahahahahaha! I knew it all along, but he proves he's denial, even by O Reillies standards. Hahahahaha! Great to hear from you, Mulder, ol' chap. Makes Fritz howl too. Obviously you've come back from your cruise renewed and unspoiled by reality. Good show!

I knew it all along! Mulder and Lan ARE extremists!


• If you agree with Reverends Falwell and Robertson that gays and abortionists caused God to allow 9/11, you're an extremist.

• If you still think Terri Schiavo is aware of her surroundings, this extreme is for you.

• And if you agree with everything President Bush has done, you're an extremist.

[Chicon]

For bigots or zealots, I am an extremist because I can't help to say them 'Merde'.
For politicians, I am an extremist because I can't help to be politically incorrect as politics in Belgium are a good cure for insomnia.
For people in general, I am an extremist because I can't help to live like a bear and I get quickly bored by their nonsense.
But I do not consider myself an extremist : I love freedom and I have respect for people whatever their faith, their opinions and the way they choose to live.

[lighthouse]

Originally posted by Chicon.

"I love freedom and I have respect for people whatever their faith, their opinions and the way they choose to live"

Ah........music to my ears, but you'll have to realise that this can make you an endangered species - I found that being like that didn't evoke same from others.

[LANMaster]

Originally Posted by bassetman

Lan, you are an extremest, with or without this or Shindler's list!

I'm no extremist.
I only an extremist in the eyes of extremists ...... like you.

[LANMaster]

Originally Posted by bassetman

I knew it all along! Mulder and Lan ARE extremists!
[B]

• If you agree with Reverends Falwell and Robertson that gays and abortionists caused God to allow 9/11, you're an extremist.

Never thought this at all.

• If you still think Terri Schiavo is aware of her surroundings, this extreme is for you.

Terri is dead. She's obviously not aware of what is around her corpse.

• And if you agree with everything President Bush has done, you're an extremist.

You know better than that. I think he's a closet Democrat!

[xico]

Originally Posted by bassetman

I knew it all along! Mulder and Lan ARE extremists!


• If you agree with Reverends Falwell and Robertson that gays and abortionists caused God to allow 9/11, you're an extremist.

• If you still think Terri Schiavo is aware of her surroundings, this extreme is for you.

• And if you agree with everything President Bush has done, you're an extremist.

And in severe denial!