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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, when that Texas official declared there would be another civil war when Obama is reelected, my first thought was, "good."

Actually, not so much. I don't want a war. I just want a separation.

Back in 2004 after Kerry-Bush, people started posting maps dividing our country into The United States of Canada and Jesusland. It looks something like this (although there are varying approaches to drawing the borders): http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/File:Jesusland_Canada.png

I think I favor this now. This "united we stand/divided we fall" stuff is so 19th Century. So, let's just get it over with. [/quote]

The "Jesusland" designation suggests a biased disdain for an entire region and renders your opinions no better or wiser (IMHO) than those of any other prejudiced person.[/quote]

You are correct. I have disdain for an entire region. I'm not hiding it. [b]And I am better than you. [/b]Start your own country with your backwards ideas. That's all I am saying. Go ahead, secede. We'll let you this time.[/quote]

Oh, okay. Also, just because someone calls your hand on your own prejudice does not mean they have backward ideas, wish to secede from the USA, or desire to start another country. 
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[b]No one called my hand. I am very open about my hostility.[/b] I don't know what country you think you live in, but the ideas expressed in "Jesusland" are inconsistent with the principles of the Framers.[/quote]

You're still not referring to yourself as a prejudiced person, but you are. There are large numbers of ignorant, prejudiced folks in the world who like to view themselves as you do--expressing hostility towards entire groups of people and entire regions with self-appointed justification. It's often the basis for unnecessary wars and emotional pain. [/quote]

You're using the word "prejudice" wrong. One can only be "prejudice" if one forms an unfavorable opinion without any knowledge, thought, or reason about said group. I have plenty of knowledge about this group, having lived in that group for 20-odd years. I've given this a fair amount of thought, and my objections to their views are perfectly reasonable.

I realize you're trying to align yourself with people who've actually been the subject of prejudice. But, your effort is weak and we can see right through it.

Try brushing up on your vocabulary and getting back to us.[/quote]

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