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snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:39 PM Dec 2012

Just received in an email....unbelievable

For Immediate Release:

Effective Jan 1, 2013, aspirin will be heavily taxed under Obamacare.

The only explanation given was that they are white and they work.

No other reason was given, but I thought you'd want to know about it.

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I cannot compromise with people breeding the above kind of hatred and
divisiveness. eom

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Just received in an email....unbelievable (Original Post) snappyturtle Dec 2012 OP
Disgusting. And I'll probably get one from a relative. JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #1
This was from my closest childhood friend. Sickens me when all I can do snappyturtle Dec 2012 #4
IMO a "When did you become a racist?" reply is warranted. wtmusic Dec 2012 #7
I guess we're thinking along the same lines. I am considering this: snappyturtle Dec 2012 #16
because, you know, only white people work Skittles Dec 2012 #2
That's exactly the point I am sad to say. snappyturtle Dec 2012 #5
i know. jeez! they are out there and they continue to breed nt JanT Dec 2012 #3
Why repost hate speech here? (n/m) ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2012 #6
Why you ask. I did it because some may never personally experience this type of speech. snappyturtle Dec 2012 #9
I'm pretty sure if one posts or reads DU.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Dec 2012 #19
My thoughts as another recipient of such stuff-- JohnnyLib2 Dec 2012 #20
Surprised my Rethug brother didn't already send that to me. Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #8
I actually thought this stuff would lessen since the election but I am getting snappyturtle Dec 2012 #12
Actually that one was mild compared to some of the racist & predigest ones my brother sends. Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #22
I know...I'm ashamed and saddened. I wish FauxNews disappeared long enough snappyturtle Dec 2012 #24
Hmmm inchhigh Dec 2012 #10
OH good one! Thanks I'm going to use it! nt snappyturtle Dec 2012 #13
Yes and when immersed melt into oblivion ;) n/t arthritisR_US Dec 2012 #11
what racism? spanone Dec 2012 #14
I would definitely block all future emails from that address as junk. n/t RomneyLies Dec 2012 #15
Sadly the sender may have to join the ranks of those I ignore on FB. nt snappyturtle Dec 2012 #18
Ask him this: How is it any different from the last 4 years? Panasonic Dec 2012 #17
It kills me how these assholes act like Mariana Dec 2012 #25
I delete things like that and certainly wouldn't spread the nasty virgogal Dec 2012 #21
I gave a couple of reasons up thread about posting it. I note your concern. snappyturtle Dec 2012 #23
I am fine with your desire to post this mrsadm Dec 2012 #26
Makes me glad no one sends me that kind of crap Art_from_Ark Dec 2012 #27
Diversity in the world of aspirin... DreamGypsy Dec 2012 #28

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
4. This was from my closest childhood friend. Sickens me when all I can do
Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:44 PM
Dec 2012

is delete! I have responded to past like emails and I only get more as if the sheer volume will bring me to my senses. I'm quickly losing patience.

wtmusic

(39,166 posts)
7. IMO a "When did you become a racist?" reply is warranted.
Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:48 PM
Dec 2012

I have one of those "friends", to whom I don't speak any more. Too much work to do to let people like that bring you down.

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
16. I guess we're thinking along the same lines. I am considering this:
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:09 AM
Dec 2012

I find this very racist. This is from my earliest childhood friend...we're still friends although I never bring up politics, she does. I usually just delete and move on but tonight I am wreary from life and this just got to me. Thanks for your input.

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
9. Why you ask. I did it because some may never personally experience this type of speech.
Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:53 PM
Dec 2012

At one time I never would have guessed anyone was capable or willing to write such language.

I also post it for those who look at compromise as an answer. It's time to take the reigns and steer away, far, far away.

ProudToBeBlueInRhody

(16,399 posts)
19. I'm pretty sure if one posts or reads DU....
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:11 AM
Dec 2012

....one is aware of how vile Rethugs and anti-Obama and Dem creeps can be with their bigotry and hate speech.

I agree with your last point.



JohnnyLib2

(11,212 posts)
20. My thoughts as another recipient of such stuff--
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:14 AM
Dec 2012

-At least I'm not alone
-Sometimes just the right response turns up
-Seeing such crap acknowledged here helps me distance from it
-As mentioned above, I suspect not everyone is directly aware of this stuff.

Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts)
8. Surprised my Rethug brother didn't already send that to me.
Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:48 PM
Dec 2012

It's so typical of the stuff he sends...not so much anymore now that elections over.

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
12. I actually thought this stuff would lessen since the election but I am getting
Thu Dec 6, 2012, 11:57 PM
Dec 2012

as much, if not more, vitriol in heavy daily doses. This one sent me over the edge.

Auntie Bush

(17,528 posts)
22. Actually that one was mild compared to some of the racist & predigest ones my brother sends.
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:25 AM
Dec 2012

I'm ashamed of him...he never used to be like that...but he watches FOX 24/7...so what do I expect?

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
24. I know...I'm ashamed and saddened. I wish FauxNews disappeared long enough
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:36 AM
Dec 2012

for their viewers to regain their sanity equilibrium.

Mariana

(14,858 posts)
25. It kills me how these assholes act like
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:45 AM
Dec 2012

Obama hasn't been President for the last four years. All the bullshit predictions they made and the lies they spread during that time haven't come to pass, and they're still going on with it. It's depressing how stupid and gullible they are.

snappyturtle

(14,656 posts)
23. I gave a couple of reasons up thread about posting it. I note your concern.
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 12:28 AM
Dec 2012

My concern is that not to keep very aware that this continues is like sticking one's head in the sand. We must not forget.

mrsadm

(1,198 posts)
26. I am fine with your desire to post this
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 01:34 AM
Dec 2012

I have been such an outspoken liberal for so long, no one would dare send me stuff like this. They'd get a scathing response and never hear from me again.

Art_from_Ark

(27,247 posts)
27. Makes me glad no one sends me that kind of crap
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 01:51 AM
Dec 2012

All I get are spam messages from "John Smith" and "William Brown" saying "hello, wat are you, how?"

DreamGypsy

(2,252 posts)
28. Diversity in the world of aspirin...
Fri Dec 7, 2012, 02:01 AM
Dec 2012

Directly from Bayer, and they should know...






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