Too far. It's gone too far.

[Kaos]

I believe in the freedom of speech.  Always have.  The ability to have a dissenting opinion, the ability to express that opinion and the fundamental right to argue the validity of that opinion with someone who may disagree is part of what makes America great.  Some of the best ideas we've ever had came because somebody had, was allowed to have, an idea that ran counter to the common thought.  They were allowed to present that idea, to debate that idea and in the process convince others of its merit.  

That is gone now.  There is only one opinion.  You are told what it is and God help you if you disagree.  

Troy University police chief had the absolute audacity to suggest that George Floyd played a role in his own death by struggling with the police and then encouraged people to cooperate and handle things in court rather than fight with cops on the scene.  He was fired.  

Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy wore a shirt with the logo of a conservative news organization on it.  OSU players threatened to boycott. Finebaum is (allegedly, I don't listen) on air today shouting that he should be fired.  

Some liberal jackass is bashing Dominos for a ten-year old twitter response that thanked a Republican for a positive comment she made on their account.  Claims they are "burning their brand."  

You cannot question the clearly stated motives or the clearly stated mission of organizations like Black Lives Matter or you are branded and your family is ruined.  

I don't care which side of the argument you happen to be on, you must see that this is wrong.  Today you might be on the side that supports whatever opinion is the only one allowed. But what happens tomorrow when you happen to disagree with whatever next steps the movement takes.  What happens when you're the one being fired, shamed, silenced, disgraced for disagreeing?  

I never thought I would live to see the day when simply supporting the duly and legally elected president of the United States was considered offensive...a day when expressing that support could get you fired from your job.  It's just wrong.  

[CCTAU]

Lock and load. It’s coming.

[bottomfeeder]

Expressing any opinion publicly can lead to being fired, arrested or shot. It's coming alright and it's not going to be pretty. This shit will continue through the election cycle, but once Trump is re-elected, the hammer is coming down on the likes Soros, Clinton and their ilk. Screw the establishment.

[Kaos]

Lock and load. It’s coming.

You saying war?

[CCTAU]

You saying war?

Anarchy. Loss of civility. There won't be enough cops to help.

[GH2001]

Anarchy. Loss of civility. There won't be enough cops to help.

Nor will they be allowed. 

[AUJarhead]

Anarchy. Loss of civility. There won't be enough cops to help.

I got a lot of strange looks when I told one of our brand new college graduate consultants, who started on our project this time last year, when he asked me for financial advice, "First paycheck, buy an AR.  Second paycheck, buy a shotgun.  Third paycheck, buy a handgun.  From that point one, every paycheck, buy a box of ammo for each."

[Snaggletiger]

Oh, you just thought things have gone too far.  This is over the top. 

 
It was announced on Wednesday morning that the line of pancake mix, syrup, and other breakfast foods will debut a new look as part of Quaker’s push to “to make progress toward racial equality.”
“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype," said Kristin Kroepfl, vice president and chief marketing officer of Quaker Foods North America, in a statement shared with Fox News. “As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers’ expectations."

[dallaswareagle]

I started carrying at my job.  

[WiregrassTiger]

I started carrying at my job.  

I carry rubbers.

[Snaggletiger]

I carry rubbers.

[WiregrassTiger]

Magnums

[WiregrassTiger]

The real reason I carry magnums is in case it’s a black guy. I do not ride bareback.

[Snaggletiger]

UNLV changing their mascot name.

[Kaos]

UNLV changing their mascot name.

To what?   Pussies?

[Snaggletiger]

To what?  Pussies?

No.  UNLV Running Pussies.

[GH2001]

Oh, you just thought things have gone too far.  This is over the top.

 
It was announced on Wednesday morning that the line of pancake mix, syrup, and other breakfast foods will debut a new look as part of Quaker’s push to “to make progress toward racial equality.”
“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype," said Kristin Kroepfl, vice president and chief marketing officer of Quaker Foods North America, in a statement shared with Fox News. “As we work to make progress toward racial equality through several initiatives, we also must take a hard look at our portfolio of brands and ensure they reflect our values and meet our consumers’ expectations."

Here’s the thing. It’s not a stereotype. It HAPPENED. once upon a time - aunt Jemima - that image? It happened.

[Snaggletiger]

Here’s the thing. It’s not a stereotype. It HAPPENED. once upon a time - ain’t Jemima - that image? It happened.

I'm gonna' be sad to see this sexy vixen go.  You know she's next.

[WiregrassTiger]

To what?  Pussies?

If this happens, there are several guys around here that we can refer to as gigantic UNLV fans.

A plethora of them.

[Kaos]

Here’s the thing. It’s not a stereotype. It HAPPENED. once upon a time - ain’t Jemima - that image? It happened.

When I was a baby, my family was poor.  But we had a woman come in and help take care of me.  Her name was Miss Dorothy.  She wore a bandana when she cleaned up.  Every morning she fixed me a bowl of cereal (Cap'n Crunch, Froot Loops, Lucky Charms, Corn Pops, Sugar Crisp, Quisp or Frosted Flakes depending on what was in the cabinet) and toast with grape jelly.  She'd make her some eggs and grits and sit at the table and tell me stories.  She was big and always happy.  She looked like Aunt Jemima (at least I remember it that way).  

I've always found comfort in that smiling image on the syrup bottle.  Reminded me of a happier time.  

Screw Quaker Oats.  Childhood stealing freaks.