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Originally Posted by jgaiser
Cool!! A great way to start a reasonable conversation. Compare people who disagree with you to Glen Beck.
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Actually, the comparison was between statements, not people.
Saying that people who criticize the acquisition of GR "hate Amazon" seems quite like Beck's equating criticisms of supply-side economics with "hating America." In both cases, a stance regarding policy is being conflated with the projection of nasty emotions.
Besides, for every Glenn Beck, there's a reasonable person who shares certain of his views but opposes his rhetorical tactics.
I'm all for people expressing their support of the GR acquisition. But I'm also for the expression of indifference and opposition. It's not as if any of those positions are inherently more emotionally sedate or well-adjusted than the others.