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Originally posted by CoffinFeeder
So more or less, I'd lay $10 on the real version of the story is that you heard 9-11 and came in like a religious zealot, and started talking increasingly crazy, unable to show any proof at all, but being absolutely immune to any other logic or reason.
I'm sure in all of it, your pride and ego wouldn't let you consider common sense and just keep the stupidity to yourself, but hey, look at any 9-11 conspiracist and they all come off as whackjobs who are off their meds. Frankly, I think half of them are too, especially face to face.
Originally posted by Volton
Some people lash out and start the name calling when they feel like they have been a fool. Lets face it no one likes to admit they are walking around with blinders on.
Originally posted by Swampfox46_1999
reply to post by alyosha1981
Quite a few stars I see.....unfortunately, this post is the exact opposite of the bar you were in. Everyone here blindly accepts what you posted...well, except for me that is.
NORAD stood down...nope, didnt happen that day, doesnt happen ANY day.
Lack of wreckage...again, not true, plenty of wreckage at both Shanksville and the Pentagon. However, people with little to no experience with aircraft accidents continually swallow this falsehood
Northwoods, Pearl Harbor...all meaningless distractions, used by certain members of the "truth" movement to make money off of gullible people.
Originally posted by seataka
People who watch too much broadcast TV stay in a trance state.
In a trance state everything you are told is TRUE
Originally posted by arcnaver
You were 'disturbing the peace' and probably should have just left the bar immediately. It doesnt matter if you think you were right or not, or if you purposely intended on disturbing the peace.
Originally posted by Daisy-Lola
The idea that their own government would be responsible for the wholesale slaughter of their fellow Americans is a repugnant and difficult thing to swallow.
Originally posted by Orion7911
"The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it."
Originally posted by tezzajw
Never underestimate how stupid people can be.
Originally posted by chiponbothshoulders
You can only save yourself by not pissing off the monkeys.
Originally posted by hypervigilant
We all grow up in an environment that sees anyone that wears a coat and tie and stands in front of a TV camera as a trusted friend that is informing them about what is good for them.... We are living in a society that is being very efficiently conditioned to do as they are told, because TPTB is good and wants what is best for us.
Originally posted by JKersteJr
reply to post by WeAreAWAKE
I didn't see where the OP stated intent to "educate" I did catch this though...
Originally posted by alyosha1981 I listened but did not comment, until I heard 9/11 come up. I asked the gentleman who was speaking if he had ever heard of the 9/11 truth movement? He said no, I asked him if he wouldn't mind hearing some of my views on the subject, he agreed.
First, the patrons brought up 9/11, in what context I don't know(aly?), second they've never heard of the truth movement so it's likely aly's information was completely new to them resulting in fear & denial(to some point at least). Lastly, the patron agreed to hear what aly had to say.
I wasn't there so I've no way of knowing the manner in which the OP's info was presented, which indeed IS the biggest factor in the equation. However, the patron's final reaction is very telling, they could have simply disagreed.
Originally posted by jfj123
reply to post by alyosha1981
Please bare with me before jumping down my throat.
Originally posted by jfj123
1. I disagree that the US government was directly responsible for 9/11 through complicity and/or conspiracy.
That's an important part about being an American, we are each entitled to our own opinions and beliefs.
Originally posted by jfj123
2. I don't think it was the best place for airing your opinions and I'm not surprised by the outcome.
Hindsight is always 20/20 and I should have thought it out a bit more then I did.
Originally posted by jfj123
That being said, there is a bigger issue here. Regardless of whether or not your opinion is right or wrong, those same patriots who called you a terrorist, chose to disregard your Constitutional rights by not allowing you free speech. Just a bit of irony that they evidently were simply too stupid to understand.
Agreed, I think it's a shame how that word is being thrown around so much as of late , too bad that that's how society is today.
Originally posted by jfj123
Although I disagree with your opinions, I greatly respect the fact that you chose to express them in a reasonable, non threatening manor and even did your best to diffuse the situation as soon as you saw it was not going to be a productive conversation.
Thank you, I wish I could have left under better terms.
Originally posted by jfj123
Those same people should have realized you have the RIGHT to express your opinion without fear of reprisal or punishment based on THE CONSTITUTION.
True, but they probably felt the same on their own accords.
Originally posted by jfj123
Star and a flag for the way you handled the situation as it was very unfair to you.
Thanks again.
[edit on 22-5-2009 by alyosha1981]