Umm...lately it seems that when a person who doesn't care about the environment or other people or civil rights or things like that, insults someone who does care or stick their neck to to try and do something about it, call them a 'hippie or tree-hugger'??? what gives?? \nit's like, when did caring about life and people become bad or something to make fun of and why is there an association that all people who do care or stick their neck out to make a point are hippies or tree-huggers?  I mean, Jimmy Carter who created Habitat for Humanity and done a lot of other sh#t is a full on American red-blooded Christian.  So who they talking about??\n(is it the same as when left-wingers call people who don't care about the environment or people's rights or don't question their government when it lies are called facist?? (cause that happens..)\n\nno smart a$$ answers...try to be intelligent and answer fully!
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I am proud to be a tree hugging liberal.  I honestly think when directed towards a man it is a stab at there manhood.  Caring and compassion are traditionally female attributes.  By calling them hippies I think they are trying to emasculate them.  It is just my opinion.
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I don't know alot about politics, but the more I see you extreme people (both sides) post, the more I think every one of you is totally nuts.\n\nAnd to the person who called Amyza29 a conservative cracker- from everything I've ever seen that redneck put on here, I think she already knows that she is one.  And FYI, as one of her fellow native Floridians, we don't take that as an insult.
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I think these days the term hippy is just used to people who care for the world around them. People who don’t want to be the cause of our world suffocating and don’t want to see Gods creations fall apart. The stereotype of them going around in a VW van and smoking weed I personally think goes against what people identify as a hippy as they both cause pollution which is therefore killing our world. I don’t think their outer appearance would have changed much from the stereotype however I deeply feel that their inner thoughts would have changed as I feel they would receive more of a feeling of relaxation knowing that they are helping the world as opposed to smoking weed.
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"We don't need to worry about protecting the environment, because Jesus is coming soon." \n- US secretary of the interior (ie. the _environment_) James Watt, 1981\n\nReligion isn't the solution to environmental problems; religion is the problem.  Cults tell people to overpopulate the Earth, use up all natural resources and not to worry about the effects.  Eliminating religion by educating people would do more good.\n\nAs the saying goes, you can't eat dollar bills.  Isn't funny how the religious rail against "worshipping mammon" when money is the only thing that will be left after using up everything?\n\nBut if you actually *do* give a hoot about the environment and want a religious-based slogan, here's one:\n\n"The Earth isn't yours, you're just borrowing it from 'god'.  What condition are you going to return it to him?"\n\n\nAdditional:\n\nHere's another one, although you're probably in school and not an adult, so it's not much use:\n\n"Say no to sex before AND after marriage.  Reduce the population."\n\n\n.
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Exactly my point, my friend. The thing is, and I'll try to avoid sterotyping Americans as they so carelessly do with Arabs. It is un-"American" to strip so many of their liberty in the name of "freedom". It is un"Christian" to disrespect a fellow human the way that has been done. It is extremely naive to think that the Bush administration is trying to help, knowing that Bush's family has gathered so much wealth through the exploitation of petroleum. I don't see how people don't spend more time on questions like these. Questions that matter. Thank you very much, my friend. (BTW, I'm an American Citizen of a Christian Church)
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Word. Youre one of the few people who notice that. I think its because the same people who are against Bush (generally speaking) are also involved with stereotypically liberal issues. You know, the environment, gun control etc. Thats what it used to be anyway. I dont know if that still applies because alot of people who dont give a flying f*ck about the environment are now against Bush too...So in the end, I dont know. But thanks for posting a thought-provoking question. Theres not too many on here these days.\n\n\npeace
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mymadsky: HOW MANY TIMES HAVE CONSERVATIVES TAKEN POINTS, JUST AS, IF NOT MORE, OUT OF CONTEXT AS THIS QUESTION DOES... \n\nTHERE ARE MANY, MANY, MANY QUESTIONS THAT TALK ABOUT "WHAT A LIBERAL BELIEVES" THAT IS JUST AS BIAS AND STUPID AND USUALLY MORE OUT OF CONTEXT...  \n\nHELL RUSH HAS MADE A CAREER OF SAYING CRAP JUST LIKE THIS!\n\nWHY IS IT OK FOR CONSERVATIVES TO TAKE THINGS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTEXT AND CALL LIBERALS UN-AMERICAN, BUT IT'S NOT OK WHEN DEMOCRATS DO IT? CAN CONSERVATIVES JUST NOT TAKE THE HEAT?
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So, *how* full of hate are you?\nHave a nice life and don't bust a blood vessel!\n\n....no one who calls themselves "libsrpigs" DESERVES a thoughtful and intelligent answer.\n....hey, I blame your stupidity for your moniker.  And I still say you're full of hate.\n...If the members of this community find your questions and answers to be offensive, you *will* get reported, it's that simple.  We're both getting reported for chatting right now!\n....Those of us who choose to "dish it out" and rile people up have to accept the consequences.  I get reported all the time!\n....Peace out....I luv u too.\n....now I feel like having a cigarette.
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Oh god here comes the barrage of cliche "opposites attract" garbage answers.\n\nHave you ever really thought of what you're saying when you say "opposites attract?"\n\nSo you're saying a Left Wing Liberal and a Radical Republican would make the best pair?\n\nYou're saying that a stoned out hippie and a terrorist are perfect together?\n\nFor crying out loud people, think about what you're saying!\n\nI think people want what they lack in order to complete themselves and compliment each other where the other is lacking.
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If you ask me, the whole thing is very ignorant. Don't catergorize someone just because of the way they talk or act..that's what they learned and can't control it. There's bigger things in this world to worry about..let's focus on global warming....
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Sorry proff, but is all about enriching ones self, you seen the one above me. Liberals are the scum of the earth because they care about people, it is wrong to care about anybody but yourself. I personally have seen both sides and I can't be so callus, maybe that is why I am a democrat. I think if you have a pile of boxes and you want to move them it is better to lift from the bottom that way you move all three boxes but if you lift from the top as the repuglicans do then all you lift is the top.
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Boy, do I feel sorry for you. The ONLY reason you are allowed to spew such trash is because men and women have given their lives to protect your right to say so. They have given their lives to ensure the freedoms of hundreds of millions of people around the world. We dedicate our lives to our nation and the people who live in it.\n\nDo you seriously want to know the main difference - other than the obvious? Members of the military volunteer mainly out of love, out of selfless service to millions of people they have never met. Members of gangs do so mainly for selfish reasons, for financial gain hurting the very people members of the military protect.\n\nBut I wouldn't expect you to understand. Somewhere along the line, your parents very obviously failed to teach you right from wrong. Your values have become so twisted and warped that you think members of the military are actually the bad guys.\n\nDo people really think that the liberal agenda and mindset is harmless? Do you really expect us to believe that you "support our troops"?? Even after reading THIS question???\n\nEDIT: sugasmaks23 - I was talking about liberals in general, not you in particular. But how very typically liberal of you to assume that everything anyone says is about you.\n\nEDIT: Bob Barker - You are DEAD wrong about the military being predominantly white. The military led the nation is making everything truly equal for everybody regardless of race or skin color. The very fact that you get equal consideration REGARDLESS of race is one the very things that attracts minorities from all communities to the military. We all wear green, and we all bleed red ... that is the only important thing.
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The term "tree hugger" has come into use due to the fact that extreme environmentalist groups would do defiant acts such as live in old growth trees schedule for cutting, chain themselves to trees, damage forest cutting equipment, etc. The term is generally used derisvely. However there are groups of people who embrace the term "tree hugger" , just as some embrace the terms, "right winger", "red neck", etc.
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The politican is very astute. Through this seemingly simple question he reveals unpleasant truths about the nature of patriotism. Do we put loyalty to country before humanity itself?  If so why? If we put country first there must be reasons that make the protection of life less important. What on earth could these reasons be? I think this politician is ingeniously demonstrating that if the people put country first then they are uncivilised. An interesting thought - for Americans in particular!\n\nThe politician was cleverly showing patriotism for what it is - a fiction. Its a device created to make us obedient to a flag, but there are higher things. Highest of all, our concern for our fellow man - including that one extra foreigner - even at the cost of 100 of our own countrymen.\n\nI would go for 101 strangers every time.
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Whoa... Damn ppl, reporting?! Harming?! Naming names?! I can't believe how everyone is buying into this crap... Yes, there's a problem, but it's been here for years. Everyone's got chill out, 'cause this is starting to sound like one of those infamous Red Scares again? What's next, are we gonna accuse of them being Commies? Public persecution? Are you actually afraid, or do just people love to get on the band wagon and bash everyone that the media tells them to? Bush, Iraq, and now Immigration, oh yeah gay marriage before that? You do realize the last two are just a little thing that Bush and his cabinet uses to get the focus away from his incompetence?
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It is because liberals seem to sing the same song all the time. It gets boring. The comments seem to center around hating bush/war/conservatives. I understand from your standpoint that it is hard to be positive and not use canned talking points. I challenge a position or make a dig\nI don't waste my time tearing the person down much, just the Idea or position. I have slipped that being said.\nLiberals don't like me much. I share that back. Your question is rather good actually. Good Day
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I do believe that society as a whole is on a decline, we are self destructive by nature. You really do seem like a good person, but people who don't share your views on major issues such as politics,religion etc....can be very vicious and mean.  It seems they are threatened in a way by opposition and that's why they are lashing out at you instead of having a common respect for your individual opinion. Please don't take it personally, they don't know you. Focus on all the positive things said by those who do, besides if you know in your heart that your a good person then it should not matter what other people think (I know it's easier said than done). I'm a sensitive person too and you'll agree when I say it's a blessing and a curse as well. I've had to harden my heart to some things and keep it soft towards things that really matter. Keep your chin up and try not to let anyone upset you, Take Care.