Enough of cartoons bashing Obama

Tue, 05/26/2009 - 3:44pm
By: Letters to the ...

I am a homeowner here in Fayetteville and have lived here for many years. I am aware of this county being very Republican, but not everyone votes the way of the Grand Old Party of rich white men. I am a white female in my 60s that voted for Barack Obama and I think his leadership is outstanding.

It is time for change and a new generation to heal this nation from old ways that we have seen for the last eight years under Republican rule.

President Obama may not have all the answers but he has vision and strength necessary to make changes for our children and grandchildren to have the life that we once had. I pray for him every night and I know he is the chosen one to make this country strong and a country for other nations to follow.

I am writing this because I am insulted and dismayed at the negative ugly cartoons that are printed in The Citizen with every copy. Not all Fayette County residents think this is humorous. it shows one-sidedness and ugly bigotry.

Please pass this on to the person responsible for the nastiness of their humor and let them know not all who receive this paper find it worthy of reading.

Pat Cochran

Fayetteville, Ga.

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Submitted by AlarminglyCorrect on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:40am.

Thank God The Citizen newspaper has the "negative, ugly obama cartoons". They are more than accurate, hilarious, and appropriate. The change you so desire is destroying this country. In the "old ways" you talk about, people had jobs. People had homes. Now, your left-wing, radical, anti-American hatred is bankrupting this great nation. Did you speak out against the negative, ugly cartoons we had to endure from the biased media during the last 8 years? Your boy, li'l o, has NO answers, but to heap trillions of dinero of debt onto the children and grandchildren you profess to care about. We cannot be MORE HAPPY that you, a left-wing, radical, anti-American nut job is insulted and offended by these great cartoons. We cannot be MORE HAPPY about your dismay. We only hope you decide to leave this Republican county and move to Clayton county, where you and you disgusting ilk can live in bankrupt squalor. We take solace in knowing that someday these children and grandchildren will grow up and see what misery you and your beloved idiot president has left to them. They will hate you for generations. It is people like you that have divided this country and we are sick of it. So pack up your belongings and your sorry, diminutive, narrow minded self and leave. And to the "person responsible for the nastiness of their humor" , please continue to print these wonderful and hilarious cartoons. Most people who receive this paper find it worthy of reading.

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Submitted by diva on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 12:16am.

Most people who get this paper in their driveway find it worthy of reading? How do you know? What poll did you conduct? Now, I love the paper; hate the cartoons' sophomoric humor, but I like this paper. I, at least in my neighborhood, am the exception. But, alarming, cartoons are all you've got at this point, so I understand.


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Submitted by Git Real on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:31pm.

Let me know. I think I'll migrate away from here and enter back into my dream world where hard work, achievement, sacrifice, individual responsiblity, freedom and liberty actually means something once again.

Don't Spread My Wealth.... Spread My Work Ethic


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Submitted by Cyclist on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:33pm.

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Submitted by Git Real on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:33pm.

Let me check with the boss and see if I'm not obligated for Saturday. I replied over here so we wouldn't go to page 2 over there.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:35pm.

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Submitted by Git Real on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:40pm.

I'm good to go guys. Mrs. Git is letting me go. Eye-wink

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Submitted by hutch866 on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:44pm.

call me and let me know where.

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Submitted by Git Real on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:47pm.

Can you call me tomorrow? I've got a plan.

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Submitted by Cyclist on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:50pm.

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Submitted by Git Real on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:51pm.

Call me at work. 1-888-843-4564

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Submitted by AtHomeGym on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 9:11pm.

When you say "I know he is the chosen one"--that says it all! I hope that somewhere down the road you will come to your senses and face reality.

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Submitted by S. Lindsey on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 7:07am.

Hey Jeff.. "I know he is the chosen one"
this one did not come from the RIGHT..
I don't think she meant just "voted in", but I could be wrong...NOT..

OBAMA MAN

I will not lower my standards.. So UP YOURS.. Evil

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Submitted by Davids mom on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 9:02pm.

Welcome. Many who read this ‘blog’ support your words. Those who post usually don't express themselves in ways that are meant to insult or belittle - but there are those who do - anonymously. Almost 70% of the American people have rejected this type of 'political' humor - and it is killing the reputation of the Republican Party among the younger generation. 'Inclusiveness' is not part of the vocabulary of some posters.

Submitted by merrilyn on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 9:11pm.

I agree Davids mom with you and Pat Cochran. They, the people, have rejected this type of political humor and the message that it sends to those that don't agree with the GOP on the issues at hand. The Citizen is more than a vehicle for free speech, it is a way for this county to launch a campaign of "hate." You can tell by the way people blog here. If you disagree, even if it is respectfully, there are those that try to make your opinion null and void. You can can see who has the divisive attitudes....without pause. That describes the GOP in a nutshell.

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Submitted by S. Lindsey on Thu, 05/28/2009 - 9:31am.

I just love hipocrisy..."You can can see who has the divisive attitudes....without pause. That describes the GOP in a nutshell."
Wow.. haven't been on here very long have we... Do a search on Sniffles, Mainstream, Blah et al.. You speak of the poor little Citizens Newspaper "it is a way for this county to launch a campaign of "hate." REALLLY... WOW did not know that the little Fayette Newspaper has such Nationwide influence..
I guess these newspapers don't have any impact on "HATE"
BUSH HATE NATION LINK
Many here promoted hate and made the "Bush derangement sysndrom" an art form.. So do these guys describe DEMS in a "NUTSHELL"?
Oh and by the way Not a Repub and not a Bush supporter.. not a Rush bot.. either.. so don't go to that page in the playbook on talking points...
Oh and by the way where were you guys when all of these mocked Pres Bush in print and cartoons??
Admitt it your poed because these guys are now doing to you what you did to Pres Bush.. An old Bible verse comes to mind: What ye sow... so shall ye reap... seams very appropriate..

I will not lower my standards.. So UP YOURS.. Evil

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Submitted by merrilyn on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 5:38pm.

You can love hiprocrisy all you like. I voiced an opinion that you may disagree with, but that hasn't anything to do with hipocrisy as far as I'm concerned. And to use your phrase "oh by the way" I voted for President Bush in 2004 for my own reasons. I am an Independent and proud of it. I don't apologize for rationally and respectfully speaking my mind. When it comes to the issues I see more of what will seriously separate us as a county, again COUNTY, as well as a country (NATIONWIDE)coming from the GOP than anywhere else. I don't need a playbook, or talking points. I love my country and I want what is best for it. Therefore, I will never talk down my President no matter who he or SHE is or what party he or SHE comes from. The world is watching. I was peod (again as you put it), when shoes were thrown at President Bush. So don't assume you know me at all. Hate comes in all forms, from all sides and when it comes from a certain direction you point that way. I hope I made it plain to you, if not...oh well then. "Oh and by the way" I have been around here plenty. I have lived in Fayette County all of my life and have read your blogs before.

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Submitted by S. Lindsey on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 8:14pm.

not mine.. You said:"You can can see who has the divisive attitudes....without pause. That describes the GOP in a nutshell." You site a local paper and somehow "condemn" all GOP members..
You allow your own bias to show here.. why is it just the GOP that are dividing people.. Did you not follow the election cycle.. have you not watched and listened for the last 8 years.. if you think the GOP is the only group that plays the divide and conquer game you are either woefully naive or a pure ideologue.. Which is it?

Oh and by the way playing the "I voted for Bush" game will get you no points here.. I don't care.. and by the way WELCOME TO THE FAN CLUB..Cool
Davids Mom, Sniffles and Mainstream are charter members..Eye-wink

I will not lower my standards.. So UP YOURS.. Evil

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Submitted by merrilyn on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 10:22pm.

I haven't denied "my words". If you have concluded that what I said is bias, so be it. I am totally aware of the last 8 years as many Americans including myself are dealing with the after effects of those years. Again, our opinions differ and that is fine. You have yours and I have mine. I expressed why I respect the office of the President and how hateful things, either said or done can cause a divide. In some cases it can be dangerous. Freedom of speech for me too? All you are upset about is my singling out the GOP.
I don't need points from you. Especially since you made a point of disassociating yourself from the "talking heads" like Rush, Hannity et.al. from the beginning not being a follower, so you said...your words S. Lindsey. But even that is ok. You are what you believe in (I don't care either). You do remember that..right? I almost believed you. HA!!

"Oh and by the way", I don't join fan clubs.

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Submitted by Silence Dogood on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 10:24pm.

Smiling


Submitted by merrilyn on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 10:14pm.

It's good to be blessed.

Submitted by merrilyn on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 9:58pm.

I haven't recinded or denied "my words". If you have concluded that what I said is bias, so be it. I am totally aware of the last 8 years as many Americans including myself are dealing with the after effects of those years. Again, our opinions differ and that is fine. You have yours and I have mine. I expressed why I respect the office of the President and how hateful things, either said or done can cause a divide. In some cases it can be dangerous. Freedom of speech for me too? All you are upset about is my singling out the GOP.
I don't need points from you. Especially since you made a point of disassociating yourself from the "talking heads" like Rush, Hannity et.al. from the beginning not being a follower, so you said...your words S. Lindsey. But even that is ok. You are what you believe in (I don't care either). You do remember that..right? I almost believed you. HA!!

"Oh and by the way", I don't join fan clubs.

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Submitted by Silence Dogood on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 10:25pm.

Smiling


Submitted by merrilyn on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 10:21pm.

Smiling

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Submitted by Evil Elvis on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 9:16pm.

I trust you've seen this glorious bit of local "color":

http://www.wsbtv.com/news/19569831/detail.html

Mama says she's taking her children back to civilization for a real education in a safe place -- the Philippines!

I know, I know. Lil brutha was just messin.

"W A S N ' T M E"


Submitted by Davids mom on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 7:11am.

The victim is fortunate to be alive and well. As a mother - I would do exactly what she is doing. What in the world do you expect me to say Evil Elvis? I'm against ignorant, arrogant racism. I'm for the cessation of ALL crime regardless of the 'color' of the criminal. I’m committed to the exposure of ‘racism’ in others and myself. I’ve learned a lot in the years that I’ve participated in this dialogue. What have you learned?

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Submitted by Evil Elvis on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 8:29am.

I've learned that trying to have it both ways with anything human -- especially things like race or culture -- leads to disappointment.

Your attempts to water down and level out anything negative is sad and laughable and may well be the very breeding ground that allows sentiments such as "thug life", "no snitchin", venerating pimps, denigrating women, parasitic lifestyles and on and on to fester. There is something wrong with the black community, lady, and whatever it is, its coming straight for Fayette County.

And I ain't in no hurry to expose myself to small pox just because whites loaded it into blankets for Indians two hundred years ago either.

Here's a clue: What's the first step in solving a problem?

Hard to solve one when you wont admit there is one.


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Submitted by S. Lindsey on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 8:36pm.

Can't we all just get along??

I will not lower my standards.. So UP YOURS.. Evil

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Submitted by Cyclist on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 8:01pm.

I'm shocked!
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Submitted by Cobra on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 7:03pm.

A little backed up lately?.....good grief.

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