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Norte Dame Shun

n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
edited May 2009 in General Discussion
Is it me or do we noy need to show our president respect if we agree with him or not. You have to respect the rank if not the man. A big blot on the entire school as far as I am concerned.

Hopefully later in life these protesters will not have to depend on the government to save their skins or families.

Maybe I am making a big deal over nothing but it really pissxx me off to even see this reported on the news.

Sage 1
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  • aaron burraaron burr Member Posts: 9
    edited November -1
    When I heard Obamas speech at the school I was very disappointed. It was a political speech and not appropriate for a graduation ceremony.
    If a school is going to invite a poltical figure then they should speak about things not politics.
    Screw Obama !!
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  • Survivalist86Survivalist86 Member Posts: 3,105 ✭
    edited November -1
    Yep...political protests are not protected speach.....oops, nevermind. [IMG][/img]2429865074_644d041097.jpg

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  • hooch31Lhooch31L Member Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    What most peoples issue with Obama speaking at the graduation is his stance on abortion. With Norte Dame being a catholic university, some people believe it is a slap in the face that is speaking at the school. I was raised catholic and personally I am against abortion being used as a form of birth control.

    from http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/17/obama-urges-notre-dame-graduates-seek-common-ground/

    "President Obama used the controversy surrounding his Notre Dame address Sunday as a lesson on the need to bridge cultural divides in America, as he urged graduates to seek common ground on issues, like abortion, that stir passion on both sides."
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  • NOSLEEPNOSLEEP Member Posts: 4,526
    edited November -1
    It has nothing to do with a cultural divide. And everything to do with
    respect for the sanctity of life. Most Insects treat there unborn with
    better care and worth.
    Anyone that can sanction the barbaric act of ripping a unborn baby
    from the womb deserves neither respect or admiration.
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  • nemesisenforcernemesisenforcer Member Posts: 10,513 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well, Notre Dame is free to invite whoever they want to speak and they take their chances with what he is going to say.

    That being said, and while not a Catholic myself, ND being a Catholic university should be ashamed of themselves for inviting the single most pro-abortion national politician in America today to speak about anything.
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  • SCOUT5SCOUT5 Member Posts: 16,181 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I beleive the protest were as much against the leadership of the university as against the President. The leadership didn't honor the principles they teach. President Obama asking for discussions over abortion when the people (most of them anyway) he is asking it of, do not believe in abortion period. There is no compromise from that position so why should they ingage in discussion contrary to that. I believe he was wrong to make a political speech at this event. Considering the situation I beleive they had a moral responsibility to protest. As much to send a message to the university and Catholic leaders as well as just standing up for what they believe in. I am respectful of our elected leaders, but I will say President Obama is making it very hard for me to retain respect for him, even though he is president.

    I am not Catholic, and I do not believe abortions should happen.
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  • ElMuertoMonkeyElMuertoMonkey Member Posts: 12,898
    edited November -1
    I'm glad they protested - I'm sick and tired of the "free speech zones" certain politicians felt were necessary to keep them safe.
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  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How much respect did Obama give America when he went on his Eurpoe tour and "apolgized" for America electing George W. Bush?

    Obama was a national embarassment when he did that stunt!
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  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Obama calls for "understanding" in his ND speech.

    He has show very little "understanding" for those of us who do not accept his socialist agenda but expect us to be understanding of him.

    hypocrite.
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  • CaptplaidCaptplaid Member Posts: 20,298 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Obama acknowledged that "no matter how much we want to fudge it ... the fact is that at some level, the views of the two camps are irreconcilable." But he still implored the University of Notre Dame's graduating class and all in the U.S. to stop "reducing those with differing views to caricature. Open hearts. Open minds. Fair-minded words. It's a way of life that always has been the Notre Dame tradition."



    Call a spade a spade.

    That is not the way he lives with his biased racist views.
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  • AnonymouseAnonymouse Member Posts: 4,050
    edited November -1
    54% of Catholics voted for Obama. Since the majority of Catholics voted for him, why shouldn't a Catholic school invite him to speak?
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  • spanielsellsspanielsells Member Posts: 12,498
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by hooch31L
    What most peoples issue with Obama speaking at the graduation is his stance on abortion. With Norte Dame being a catholic university, some people believe it is a slap in the face that is speaking at the school. I was raised catholic and personally I am against abortion being used as a form of birth control.

    from http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/05/17/obama-urges-notre-dame-graduates-seek-common-ground/

    "President Obama used the controversy surrounding his Notre Dame address Sunday as a lesson on the need to bridge cultural divides in America, as he urged graduates to seek common ground on issues, like abortion, that stir passion on both sides."

    Landru's quote is idiotic at best. I love it when liberals suggest that we have to find "common ground." That's the exact same thing as saying, "My way or the highway."

    Most people who are against abortion feel that way because they believe the innocent life growing inside the mother should be given a chance to live.

    Abortion destroys that life.

    How is compromise possible?

    Let's look at it a different way. We are asked to find "common ground" on the 2nd Amendment. Either we have an inalienable right to keep and bear arms or we don't.

    "Common ground" allows for some level of restrictions or bans on gun ownership.

    Again, this is "my way or the highway" mentality, but they let you feel "good" about losing.
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  • slipgateslipgate Member Posts: 12,741
    edited November -1
    Respect that POS? Not on your life. Had I been there, I would have jeered until they ejected me. Any Catholic that does support him needs to renounce their religion and go to one of the easier Christian faiths. I wish the Pope would excommunicate any Catholic that voted for him.
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  • select-fireselect-fire Member Posts: 69,446 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    It only takes on screw up in life to mess up everything one has obtained. As far as I am concerned Notre Dame accomplishments are null and void. What bothers me the most were all the graduates cheering for Obama. Good luck finding jobs Class of 2009
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  • ripley16ripley16 Member Posts: 4,834 ✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Sage1
    Is it me or do we now need to show our president respect if we agree with him or not. You have to respect the rank if not the man.
    Sage 1


    Personally, I believe a measured amount of respect is due and every time I see him on TV I give him a salute...
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    ... the same one he gave Bush on Inauguration Day in front of the whole world.
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  • TooBigTooBig Member Posts: 28,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Notre Shame what did you expect[:(]
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  • dongizmodongizmo Member Posts: 14,477 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ElMuertoMonkey
    I'm glad they protested - I'm sick and tired of the "free speech zones" certain politicians felt were necessary to keep them safe.

    Tell that to the preist who was arrested....
    Don
    The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly, is to fill the world with fools.
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  • War Pig ActualWar Pig Actual Member Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    You guys are a bunch politico cry babies....Ohhhh Obama speaks at ND, I'm soooooo offended. WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

    who gives a rats *? you woke up this morning as ugly as you were yesterday.
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  • Mr. FriendlyMr. Friendly Member Posts: 7,981
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by War Pig Actual
    You guys are a bunch politico cry babies....Ohhhh Obama speaks at ND, I'm soooooo offended. WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

    who gives a rats *? you woke up this morning as ugly as you were yesterday.
    You call others ugly with that speech? Perhaps you do not own a mirror
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  • cce1302cce1302 Member Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    He's been in town at least 4 times in the last year. Nobody cared when he talked to the other groups. This is only about his stance on abortion.
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  • bigtirebigtire Member Posts: 24,800
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Sage1
    Is it me or do we noy need to show our president respect if we agree with him or not. You have to respect the rank if not the man. A big blot on the entire school as far as I am concerned.

    Hopefully later in life these protesters will not have to depend on the government to save their skins or families.

    Maybe I am making a big deal over nothing but it really pissxx me off to even see this reported on the news.

    Sage 1


    I have NO respect for Usurpers. The sooner somebody kills the purple lipped basturd the better.[:(!]
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  • bigtirebigtire Member Posts: 24,800
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by War Pig Actual
    You guys are a bunch politico cry babies....Ohhhh Obama speaks at ND, I'm soooooo offended. WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

    who gives a rats *? you woke up this morning as ugly as you were yesterday.


    FO&D
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  • sig232sig232 Member Posts: 8,018
    edited November -1
    I too think the protest was more against the leadership of the University than anything else. He is the last person that they should have invited to speak. It was quite a slap in the face to traditional Catholics.[:D]

    But life goes on and more idiots were exposed in the ranks of Notre D.
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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    Their is no such thing as a good catholic because if you are a Catholic you have a history of subversion, murder plain BS and a blind faith you are too afraid to question. How anyone can justify going to a Cathulic church is beyond my ability to comprehend.

    Before you come back with your imature responses think about it and give a legitimate answer.

    Sage 1

    PS, If you get pissed off I will know I am right and you cannot defend your position.
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  • Mr. FriendlyMr. Friendly Member Posts: 7,981
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Sage1
    Their is no such thing as a good catholic because if you are a Catholic you have a history of subversion, murder plain BS and a blind faith you are too afraid to question. How anyone can justify going to a Cathulic church is beyond my ability to comprehend.

    Before you come back with your imature responses think about it and give a legitimate answer.

    Sage 1

    PS, If you get pissed off I will know I am right and you cannot defend your position.

    So there is no such thing as a good;

    Gun owner; gun owners have a history of murder, and criminal behavior

    driver; car drivers have a history of reckless endangement, and risky behavior

    Black; they have a history of displaying criminal behavior against people, inability to speak the english language, or act in a civilized manner

    German; They have a history of war and violence along with genocide

    White; they have a history of persecuting those of other races, and using them for their own personal gain

    Message board; They have a history of bringing out the most ignorant side of people who can post from the safety of their home, unknown to the rest of the world
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  • JamesRKJamesRK Member Posts: 25,670 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The protests were not about Obama speaking at Notre Dame. The protests were about Notre Dame honoring his stance on abortion by awarding him an honorary degree.
    The road to hell is paved with COMPROMISE.
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  • spanielsellsspanielsells Member Posts: 12,498
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Todesengel
    quote:Originally posted by War Pig Actual
    You guys are a bunch politico cry babies....Ohhhh Obama speaks at ND, I'm soooooo offended. WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

    who gives a rats *? you woke up this morning as ugly as you were yesterday.
    You call others ugly with that speech? Perhaps you do not own a mirror
    He stopped buying them after they broke whenever he looked at one.
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  • BT3BT3 Member Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by War Pig Actual
    You guys are a bunch politico cry babies....Ohhhh Obama speaks at ND, I'm soooooo offended. WAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

    who gives a rats *? you woke up this morning as ugly as you were yesterday.
    Seems to me you are the one that belly aches most of the time ![:)]
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