Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Tolerance fails T-shirt test Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Forever Angel Posted at 9:50 am on Nov. 14, 2008 Can't we all just get along? Catherine Vogt, 14, is an Illinois 8th grader, the daughter of a liberal mom and a conservative dad. She wanted to conduct an experiment in political tolerance and diversity of opinion at her school in the liberal suburb of Oak Park. She noticed that fellow students at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School overwhelmingly supported Barack Obama for president. His campaign kept preaching "inclusion," and she decided to see how included she could be. So just before the election, Catherine consulted with her history teacher, then bravely wore a unique T-shirt to school and recorded the comments of teachers and students in her journal. The T-shirt bore the simple yet quite subversive words drawn with a red marker: "McCain Girl." "I was just really curious how they'd react to something that different, because a lot of people at my school wore Obama shirts and they are big Obama supporters," Catherine told us. "I just really wanted to see what their reaction would be." Immediately, Catherine learned she was stupid for wearing a shirt with Republican John McCain's name. Not merely stupid. Very stupid. "People were upset. But they started saying things, calling me very stupid, telling me my shirt was stupid and I shouldn't be wearing it," Catherine said. Then it got worse. Maybe not, until you wear an Obama shirt.

Replies Wilder Posted at 10:54 am on Nov. 22, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 8:03 am on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Everlongx at 6:13 am on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 6:00 am on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 12:02 am on Nov. 17, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant?       Good then we agree,   So you're agreeing that democrats are just as intolerant?    Honestly, FA.    2 years old.    OF COURSE WE ARE. What is the reason for "2 years old"? Reading some of the other responses, I'd have to say some here are simply making excuses.   And rather than find the story a humorous or sad commentary, they attack me for posting it. That's kind of sad in itself.   HUMOROUS OR SAD COMMENTARY! Preacher Kills Wife; Hides Body in Freezer Catholic Priest Molestation Cover-Up Indian Tantrik Kills Atheist With Black Magic jakelong Posted at 10:49 pm on Nov. 19, 2008 She's really too far gone for words man.     PrideAndJoy Posted at 1:56 pm on Nov. 19, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 8:11 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 1:20 am on Nov. 18, 2008 So then, what did you mean here?  I'm a little disappointed, actually. This Making fun of ppl who think Obama is the anti-christ. You gotta admit that's pretty lol, Except for ppl who REALLY think he is the anti-christ I guess. She truly believes he is the anti-Christ; she said something along those lines in a message to me, that he would somehow bring the end to America. It's astounding, really. How much Hannity and Colmes can one watch?! PrideAndJoy Posted at 1:55 pm on Nov. 19, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 4:37 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from rebelmozzerella at 6:21 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 These are teenagers, good god.    I know what you're implying by this too, that Obama supporters are intolerant and shit. Well I wore my Obama shirt to school on election day and I live in a very CONSERVATIVE town and got harassed the whole day.    I am also 14, except I'm in high school not junior high. I'm not implying anything. I just posted a news story. Why waste our time? We all know that ignorance is abundant in all political parties. Why waste bandwidth just to push your agenda. Should I create a topic just to post a new story like this?: Cross burnings. Schoolchildren chanting "Assassinate Obama." Black figures hung from nooses. Racial epithets scrawled on homes and cars." http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iEyLuiVkdd-f1RM5wnoR0kF4WbvgD94FHP480 No, because it's not necessary. However, attempting to state that Democrats are somehow nastier than Republicans is just absurd. Which campaign made absurd accusations about the opposing candidate's family, social life, religion, name and it's subsequent meaning, birthplace, and elementary education history? Come on. Republicans have a HISTORY for denigrating whoever they are running against, whether it be a Democrat or a fellow Republican (see Bush vs. McCain in the 2000 primaries). You are too young to remember, and your parents/church is too biased to tell you, but John McCain once was a man of decency, running against a man who ran one of the most despicable campaigns of the last century (Bushy). See the 2004 election, where Republicans slammed Kerry on his service to his country, that he only won three purple hearts instead of four, even though George Bush never served and dodged the draft himself. It's despicable really, and even more disgraceful that you refuse to admit that your party has ever committed any wrongdoing. Please, get your head out of your ass. jakelong Posted at 8:11 pm on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 1:20 am on Nov. 18, 2008 So then, what did you mean here? I'm a little disappointed, actually. This Making fun of ppl who think Obama is the anti-christ. You gotta admit that's pretty lol, Except for ppl who REALLY think he is the anti-christ  I guess.   Forever Angel Posted at 7:03 am on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Everlongx at 6:13 am on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 6:00 am on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 12:02 am on Nov. 17, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant?   Good then we agree, So you're agreeing that democrats are just as intolerant? Honestly, FA. 2 years old. OF COURSE WE ARE. What is the reason for "2 years old"? Reading some of the other responses, I'd have to say some here are simply making excuses. And rather than find the story a humorous or sad commentary, they attack me for posting it. That's kind of sad in itself. Does it not tell you a lot about the intellectual level and bias of those who excuse the attitude because of the age of the participants (ignoring the fact that there were teachers that responded similarly)? Everlongx Posted at 4:13 am on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 6:00 am on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 12:02 am on Nov. 17, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant?    Good then we agree,   So you're agreeing that democrats are just as intolerant? Honestly, FA. 2 years old. OF COURSE WE ARE. Forever Angel Posted at 1:20 am on Nov. 18, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 10:04 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 6:00 am on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 12:02 am on Nov. 17, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant?   Good then we agree, So you're agreeing that democrats are just as intolerant? Sure they can be. Alot of ppl both sides can be intolerant you bet. So then, what did you mean here? ... Quote: from jakelong at 3:12 pm on Nov. 14, 2008 Quote: from PrideAndJoy at 11:02 am on Nov. 14, 2008 I'm surprised you neo-cons didn't kill yourselves after the anti-Christ was elected.    I'm a little disappointed, actually. This jakelong Posted at 8:04 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 6:00 am on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 12:02 am on Nov. 17, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant?    Good then we agree,   So you're agreeing that democrats are just as intolerant? Sure they can be. Alot of ppl both sides can be intolerant you bet. Forever Angel Posted at 4:37 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from rebelmozzerella at 6:21 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 These are teenagers, good god. I know what you're implying by this too, that Obama supporters are intolerant and shit. Well I wore my Obama shirt to school on election day and I live in a very CONSERVATIVE town and got harassed the whole day. I am also 14, except I'm in high school not junior high. I'm not implying anything. I just posted a news story. chelseamorgan Posted at 4:21 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 These are teenagers, good god. I know what you're implying by this too, that Obama supporters are intolerant and shit. Well I wore my Obama shirt to school on election day and I live in a very CONSERVATIVE town and got harassed the whole day. I am also 14, except I'm in high school not junior high. draakprinses Posted at 4:04 pm on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from Forever Angel at 8:00 am on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 12:02 am on Nov. 17, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant?    Good then we agree,   So you're agreeing that democrats are just as intolerant? Oh my God. PEOPLE are intolerant, Republicans and Democrats alike. Get over it. Forever Angel Posted at 6:00 am on Nov. 17, 2008 Quote: from jakelong at 12:02 am on Nov. 17, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant? Good then we agree, So you're agreeing that democrats are just as intolerant? jakelong Posted at 10:02 pm on Nov. 16, 2008 So you admit that big bad mean republicans are intolerant? Good then we agree,   Forever Angel Posted at 6:01 pm on Nov. 16, 2008 Quote: from mountain hare at 4:43 pm on Nov. 16, 2008 Quote: from Wilder at 2:20 pm on Nov. 16, 2008 Out of curiosity, what is the intended purpose of this thread, FA? I think it's obvious. To demonstrate that contrary to popular perception, Democrats their ilk are just as intolerant of dissident viewpoints as those big bad mean Republicans are. Pretty much. And read the second paragraph of the OP... Most recent 15 of 45 previous replies displayed.