David Thompson
“I have no problem with principled, thought-through political ‘violence’”
To try to make distinctions between a “peaceful” and a “violent” protester is inherently flawed. Dissent is a violent reaction. Saying “no” is resistance… So – many apologies to those who wish to distance themselves from the “violent minority.” But we’re in this together. You may not like having to share a boat, but it’s a lot better than drowning.
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So says the moral relativist.
No, jackwagon, the majority polices and snuffs out the violent-prone minority. Unless of course you’re a Lefty or a Jihadist.
John the Libertarian on March 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Who the hell is this Thompson character?
Blake on March 29, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Be careful of what you wish for. It may well bite you in the ASSetts one day … SOON!
I know for a fact that the Tea Party Patriot are sick and tired of being punching bags for the 0bama Union Thugs, and while we/they are maintaining a peaceful stance that could quickly change.
I’m just sayin! ;o)
DannoJyd on March 29, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Rod on March 29, 2011 at 8:58 PM
I wonder when the brits are going to have enough? Every spring they have riots. It’s ridiculous.
Blake on March 29, 2011 at 8:59 PM
You can always find the liberals by their willingness for violence, even when they post on a blog pretending to be conservatives.
GardenGnome on March 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM
You don’t seem to have looked at the article. Allah must be up to his usual tricks. The headline is not Thompson. He’s quoting someone else and criticizing them for it.
gh on March 29, 2011 at 9:07 PM
It turns out they are very pro-war if you just give it a new term like “thought through political violence” or “kinetic military action”.
Buddahpundit on March 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Non sequitur. My question was who the hell is Thompson?
Blake on March 29, 2011 at 9:11 PM
So- beating up the people who espouse principled ‘violence’ isn’t violence either, by their own ‘logic’.
Glad to hear it.
Start to fear it.
profitsbeard on March 29, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Tell that to the window.
Laura Curtis on March 29, 2011 at 9:24 PM
Two thoughts:
1. A blog I’ve never heard of criticizing a person I’ve never heard of, evidently from England. Useful!
2. By that definition, our founding fathers were “violent” for dumping tea into the harbor.
AngusMc on March 29, 2011 at 9:33 PM
I don’t think they ever pretended to be otherwise.
blink on March 29, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Go State!
Wolf – Pack – Wolf – Pack
Red – White – Red – White
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mankai on March 29, 2011 at 9:53 PM
No, it’s pretty much the answer to your question. Hit the link, scroll down and read the ‘About Me.’ Or were you asking for someone to actually take the time to copy and paste what is on his site? Milk and cookies too?
chimney sweep on March 29, 2011 at 10:07 PM
http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=violence
For an English person she doesn’t really speak the language well.
SarahW on March 29, 2011 at 10:13 PM