This is a place that backs free speech.

Personally, I think the comparison between Hitler and Trump is dopey but is not abusive or offensive to the point where I think it should be removed.

As for deleting any previous posts, I am on the record as saying I'm generally against it so long as the comment is not obscene nor overly offensive by modern day standards.

In fact, I can't think of a post I've ever deleted.

That said, moderators and administrators are free to use their best judgment.

Free speech is free speech. 
The concept isn't worth a bucket of spit if it only applies to that with which you agree.

I believe that Donald Trump is an egomaniac whose only guiding principle is self advancement. His ideology is authoritarian, and I believe he will drift towards fascism if left unchecked.
And whether I choose to state it in written form, or by an image that conveys the same point is my right, and my business. You are, of course free to offer your own opinions. That's how it works.

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” 
George Orwell

Last edited by Goose (12/20/2016 5:53 am)

Hey, there ya go, making the mistake of taking me literally and not seriously,,,,,,

"He or she that resorts to a Nazi Germany or Hitler comparison loses the argument. This is because there is nothing that can compare to that diabolical aberration or person. In addition, usually those making the comparison have not done their homework, and are lazily latching onto to one aspect of the thing they despise."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-marshall-crotty/comparing-trump-to-hitler_b_9334668.html

TheLagerLad wrote:

The Man wrote:

TheLagerLad wrote:

This is a place that backs free speech.

Personally, I think the comparison between Hitler and Trump is dopey but is not abusive or offensive to the point where I think it should be removed.

As for deleting any previous posts, I am on the record as saying I'm generally against it so long as the comment is not obscene nor overly offensive by modern day standards.

In fact, I can't think of a post I've ever deleted.

That said, moderators and administrators are free to use their best judgment.

 
So it's basically anything goes? A picture of Obama as a monkey or an Islamic terrorist would be dopey, but apparently it would be ok here?

Obama as a "monkey" would be overtly racist, and therefore offensive.

Obama as a terrorist would be dopey, but not offensive. 

So no, it's not "anything goes"

Personally, whenever I read or see something where someone is compared to Hitler, I do a quick Google Search just to remind myself of the death, destruction, and evil Hitler brought upon the world.

There's nothing to indicate Donald Trump will end up being the next Adolf Hitler. To promote that idea is dumb in my opinion. 

But it's not offensive. 

Edit to add: I think it is equally as dumb when discussing sensible gun legislation, pro-gun types throw out the comparison between additionall background checks in the United States to Hitler's banning Jews from having guns in Nazi Germany.

Yep, for sure it is a fine line when we look at the notion of free speech vs censorship. I tend to back your interpretation, but I am sure we will NEVER get totally agreement on such things.