No more rainbow crosswalks….

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At least he has a functioning brain.
Trump has dementia and is barely cognizant. Don’t get it twisted. His speechwriters have to minimize the use of 4+ syllable words because he can hardly read. Everyone who has ever interacted with him and has nothing to lose by speaking candidly has said he’s one of the dumbest people they’ve ever met. His only real skill is being an idiot savant at manipulation. He’s a terrible businessman and a complete con artist. He has openly insulted his supporters and his critics. He has no idea what he’s doing, and you love it simply because it frustrates the educated portion of the population
 

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Trump has dementia and is barely cognizant. Don’t get it twisted. His speechwriters have to minimize the use of 4+ syllable words because he can hardly read. Everyone who has ever interacted with him and has nothing to lose by speaking candidly has said he’s one of the dumbest people they’ve ever met. His only real skill is being an idiot savant at manipulation. He’s a terrible businessman and a complete con artist. He has openly insulted his supporters and his critics. He has no idea what he’s doing, and you love it simply because it frustrates the educated portion of the population
I prefer him to Biden or Harris everyday of the week and twice on Sunday hoss. Do. Not. Care.

And I am educated. I have a four year degree from a tremendous college. I work with 100s of engineers and MBAs. Educated people don’t want their country overrun with illegals. Educated people certainly don’t give a **** about your stupid crosswalks. Not ALL of them as you claim ALL love homoerotic symbolism. Not sure what you’re implying. You may think you are smart but I would say that’s debatable.
 
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Imagine being so insecure over your life choices that you need validation from strangers by painting rainbows everywhere. Then wanting to burn the country down bc people don’t want to deal with it.
 

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“No examples of Democrats trying to criminalize free speech”? That’s either willful ignorance or a selective memory. Here are just a few examples where the line was crossed... or came dangerously close:
  • Disinformation Governance Board (2022): Under the Biden administration, DHS tried to set up a government board to define and fight “disinformation.” The public backlash was massive... because everyone could see it for what it was: a soft attempt to police speech. It was shut down for a reason.
  • Twitter Files: Internal documents revealed direct pressure from the White House and federal agencies to censor legal speech online... scientific opinions, political views, even jokes. If the government tells a platform what speech to suppress, that’s state censorship by proxy.
  • Misinformation regulation: Dem senators like Elizabeth Warren pushed to force Big Tech to remove so-called “misinformation”... which, at the time, included things like discussing natural immunity and questioning mask mandates. Many of those views turned out to be right.
  • Speech on college campuses: Democrat-backed university policies routinely punish students for “offensive” or “non-inclusive” language... under vague, subjective standards. These are the exact environments where free speech should thrive, and they’ve become ideological echo chambers.
  • Efforts to ban “hate speech” (which is still protected under the First Amendment) have gained traction in blue states and cities. The term is so loosely defined that it easily becomes a tool to silence dissent... not combat actual threats.
No, they haven’t passed a law saying “you can’t talk.” But they’re using policy, pressure, and platforms to undermine the First Amendment without having to rewrite it.

So yes... there are plenty of examples. You just have to be willing to see them.
Again, no examples of any democrats criminalizing speech, which was the assertion by @MTTiger19

I’m starting to think yall don’t really understand what the first amendment means.
 

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I prefer him to Biden or Harris everyday of the week and twice on Sunday hoss. Do. Not. Care.

And I am educated. I have a four year degree from a tremendous college. I work with 100s of engineers and MBAs. Educated people don’t want their country overrun with illegals. Educated people certainly don’t give a **** about your stupid crosswalks. Not ALL of them as you claim ALL love homoerotic symbolism. Not sure what you’re implying. You may think you are smart but I would say that’s debatable.
I have a master’s degree and work with the general public on a daily basis. I can assure you that the majority of Americans do not approve of Trump’s garbage administration that is running on our vengeance. We have a spiteful leader who is totally unqualified. Our declining economy reflects this
 

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Your questions is loaded with logical fallacies. But I digress...

The key distinction is intent and impact.

Clemson paw prints are non-political, locally unifying, and culturally symbolic. They represent a school, a community, and a team... similar to how cities use logos, banners, or mascots to build civic pride. They don’t push an ideology or political message. They don’t cause division. And most importantly, they are not used to signal moral, social, or political positions.

By contrast, rainbow crosswalks are directly tied to an ongoing sociopolitical movement, often used to make a public statement about identity, activism, and values. That inherently politicizes public infrastructure... something roads were not designed for.

If roads are about safety, clarity, and neutrality, then decorations that promote team spirit or local pride without pushing a political agenda are well within bounds.

Paw prints aren’t about changing minds. Political symbols are.
I really like this post and your other posts in this thread. Post more.
 

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I have a master’s degree and work with the general public on a daily basis. I can assure you that the majority of Americans do not approve of Trump’s garbage administration that is running on our vengeance. We have a spiteful leader who is totally unqualified. Our declining economy reflects this
Maybe you’re in a bubble. Hell maybe I am too. I haven’t met one person that is upset about this. Zero.
 

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Deny deny deny. The MAGA way. Accuse the other side of doing what you do, then when exposed, deny deny deny. MAGA ilk are the number 1 threat to society

The liberal playbook: Lie. Repeat. Gaslight. Pretend it’s fact. And you’re following it to the letter.
 

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I have a master’s degree and work with the general public on a daily basis. I can assure you that the majority of Americans do not approve of Trump’s garbage administration that is running on our vengeance. We have a spiteful leader who is totally unqualified. Our declining economy reflects this

“I have a master’s and talk to the public, so I know most Americans don’t support Trump.”

Congrats on the degree, but that’s not data. That’s appeal to authority mixed with anecdotal nonsense. Talking to people at work isn’t a national poll.

Calling Trump “spiteful and unqualified” is just ad hominem. And blaming him for a “declining economy” while inflation, wages, and markets have improved? That’s false cause.

Now for actual facts:
  • Trump’s approval is higher than Biden’s at the same point.
  • Patriotism is rising, especially among independents.
  • 77.3 million people voted for him... 2nd most in history.
You don’t speak for America. You speak for your echo chamber. Repeating a lie louder doesn’t make it true. It just makes it obvious you’ve got nothing else.
 
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“I have a master’s and talk to the public, so I know most Americans don’t support Trump.”

Congrats on the degree, but that’s not data. That’s appeal to authority mixed with anecdotal nonsense. Talking to people at work isn’t a national poll.

Calling Trump “spiteful and unqualified” is just ad hominem. And blaming him for a “declining economy” while inflation, wages, and markets have improved? That’s false cause.

Now for actual facts:
  • Trump’s approval is higher than Biden’s at the same point.
  • Patriotism is rising, especially among independents.
  • 77.3 million people voted for him... 2nd most in history.
You don’t speak for America. You speak for your echo chamber. Repeating a lie louder doesn’t make it true. It just makes it obvious you’ve got nothing else.
Has a "Masters degree" yet doesn't understand statistics.
 

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“I have a master’s and talk to the public, so I know most Americans don’t support Trump.”

Congrats on the degree, but that’s not data. That’s appeal to authority mixed with anecdotal nonsense. Talking to people at work isn’t a national poll.

Calling Trump “spiteful and unqualified” is just ad hominem. And blaming him for a “declining economy” while inflation, wages, and markets have improved? That’s false cause.

Now for actual facts:
  • Trump’s approval is higher than Biden’s at the same point.
  • Patriotism is rising, especially among independents.
  • 77.3 million people voted for him... 2nd most in history.
You don’t speak for America. You speak for your echo chamber. Repeating a lie louder doesn’t make it true. It just makes it obvious you’ve got nothing else.
I didn’t know the private sector losing 33,000 jobs was a booming economy. Guess it’s all great in MAGA land
 

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“I have a master’s and talk to the public, so I know most Americans don’t support Trump.”

Congrats on the degree, but that’s not data. That’s appeal to authority mixed with anecdotal nonsense. Talking to people at work isn’t a national poll.

Calling Trump “spiteful and unqualified” is just ad hominem. And blaming him for a “declining economy” while inflation, wages, and markets have improved? That’s false cause.

Now for actual facts:
  • Trump’s approval is higher than Biden’s at the same point.
  • Patriotism is rising, especially among independents.
  • 77.3 million people voted for him... 2nd most in history.
You don’t speak for America. You speak for your echo chamber. Repeating a lie louder doesn’t make it true. It just makes it obvious you’ve got nothing else.


Is that you grok? Obnoxious and wrong you are though you sure make it sound pretty.


 

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Can you imagine how disconnected from reality you have to be to make a statement like, “EVERYONE loves rainbow crosswalks in Atlanta”? How could you even think that sentence makes sense in the background of the election less than 8 months ago. No, everyone does not like them. And roads are for traffic and transportation, not political ideology. Why not paint MAGA everywhere, apparently EVERYONE loves that too, more people love MAGA than rainbow crosswalks I promise.
Isn't the rainbow crosswalk being discussed located in Mid-Town, the upscale, artsy, and gay populated part of metro Atlanta?
 

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I didn’t know the private sector losing 33,000 jobs was a booming economy. Guess it’s all great in MAGA land

Once again, you’re either being intentionally disingenuous or just don’t understand how economic reports work... which, unfortunately, is pretty common.

The private sector didn’t lose 33,000 jobs. The ADP report showed that 33,000 fewer jobs were added than expected. That’s a slowdown in hiring, not mass layoffs. Slower growth does not equal economic collapse.

"Though layoffs continue to be rare, a hesitancy to hire and a reluctance to replace departing workers led to job losses last month. Still, the slowdown in hiring has yet to disrupt pay growth." - Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP
 
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Isn't the rainbow crosswalk being discussed located in Mid-Town, the upscale, artsy, and gay populated part of metro Atlanta?
Idk, but that doesn’t matter I don’t think. There are areas of other towns populated heavily with pro life supporters. Do they get to paint their streets with anti abortion or pro life slogans and symbolism? Of course not. So why let gays do it?
Here’s the thing. You can paint anything that you own any color you want. The point here is that roads aren’t political billboards, they’re….wait for it….roads. That everyone that paid taxes contributed too, not everyone wants that in their communities. I have children, I don’t want them around hypersexual people dancing around half naked in “parades” celebrating kink, it’s inappropriate. Sex life is private. Keep that crap in your home not on public streets. Why is this so controversial? Gays aren’t oppressed, they have a problem with imposing themselves on everyone else and any resistance to that is “oppression” to them. They don’t want equality, they want preferential treatment.
 
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I have a master’s degree and work with the general public on a daily basis. I can assure you that the majority of Americans do not approve of Trump’s garbage administration that is running on our vengeance. We have a spiteful leader who is totally unqualified. Our declining economy reflects this
I cover two full states. Have over 400 manufacturing or related accounts with numerous educated people (I deal primarily with engineers, upper management and networkers) within each account that I call on. I’m in 150-200 plants a year, meeting an average of 4-6 people at each plant. I sell and integrate capital equipment into current operations which is laborious process and I get to know a lot of these people. Know their hobbies and if they have families etc…. I can say that in the years I’ve been doing this I’ve met maybe one or two people that align with you out of thousands. Not sure what that means but I can tell you empirically this opinion you are espousing is not universally held. In fact it’s the opposite. Most people I deal with are very encouraged and enthusiastic about the direction of the country. Woke is dead. Get over it.
 
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I cover two full states. Have over 400 manufacturing or related accounts with numerous educated people (I deal primarily with engineers, upper management and networkers) within each account that I call on. I’m in 150-200 plants a year, meeting an average of 4-6 people at each plant. I sell and integrate capital equipment into current operations which is laborious process and I get to know a lot of these people. Know their hobbies and if they have families etc…. I can say that in the years I’ve been doing this I’ve met maybe one or two people that align with you out of thousands. Not sure what that means but I can tell you empirically this opinion you are espousing is not universally held. In fact it’s the opposite. Most people I deal with are very encouraged and enthusiastic about the direction of the country. Woke is dead. Get over it.
Is woke dead? Social injustice, racism, and nativism are certainly thriving.
 

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I cover two full states. Have over 400 manufacturing or related accounts with numerous educated people (I deal primarily with engineers, upper management and networkers) within each account that I call on. I’m in 150-200 plants a year, meeting an average of 4-6 people at each plant. I sell and integrate capital equipment into current operations which is laborious process and I get to know a lot of these people. Know their hobbies and if they have families etc…. I can say that in the years I’ve been doing this I’ve met maybe one or two people that align with you out of thousands. Not sure what that means but I can tell you empirically this opinion you are espousing is not universally held. In fact it’s the opposite. Most people I deal with are very encouraged and enthusiastic about the direction of the country. Woke is dead. Get over it.
Engineers are generally very conservative in their political thought. Upper management would represent corporate mentality. You live in a bubble. Get out more. I would encourage the same to the left wing.
 

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Imagine being so insecure over your life choices that you need validation from strangers by painting rainbows everywhere. Then wanting to burn the country down bc people
Seems a homphobic like you would appreciate a little notice when you are in a gay neigborhood so you could tell your kids to close their eyes and then you could get the hell out of dodge. I bet you wouldnt object to removing the rainbow crosswalk and putting up road signs that said "Fa-gots In Area'.
 
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He’s a p-ssy. He’s a little bitc/ that likes to pop that mouth off. He’s a coward. A loser. A vile, hate filled maggot. He’s worthless. People that act like him are the biggest losers on planet earth. They are nothing, have nothing and will never amount to anything. He’s pissed he sucks at life and has to live with mommy forever. This little p:ssy will be running to the moderators. Let me tag that little mommas boy bi/tch @DW4_2016. There big guy, there’s my cheek you punk bi/th.
Big mad.
 
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Seems a homphobic like you would appreciate a little notice when you are in a gay neigborhood so you could tell your kids to close their eyes and then you could get the hell out of dodge. I bet you wouldnt object to removing the rainbow crosswalk and putting up road signs that said "Fa-gots In Area'.
No but why does it have to be all over the street. What is that? Kiss, hold hands, whatever but why does every single person have to participate? Can you just do you and leave other people out of it. There’s an incessant need on the left for validation. It’s juvenile.
 

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No but why does it have to be all over the street. What is that? Kiss, hold hands, whatever but why does every single person have to participate? Can you just do you and leave other people out of it. There’s an incessant need on the left for validation. It’s juvenile.
Let em wear their rainbow and you fly your Confederate flag. I will wear my John 3:16 tshirt. Different strokes for different folks.
 
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Let em wear their rainbow and you fly your Confederate flag. I will wear my John 3:16 tshirt. Different strokes for different folks.
No problem there. Wear whatever you want. When you start laying claim to things that all taxpayers contributed to keep your politics out of it. Is that a radical idea or something? Seems like how most normal people operate. I don’t demand everyone agree and recognize my lifestyle. Seems like only gays are concerned about that.
 

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Is woke dead? Social injustice, racism, and nativism are certainly thriving.
DEI dead. USAID dead. DNC bankrupt. Climate change lies dying. Trans nonsense dead. Race based hiring and protection being outlawed. Universities that get fed funding told to get in line. Illegals deported by the thousands. EBT and snap getting reigned in. ICE empowered. Police empowered. Common man empowered.

Yea, it’s dead bro. And thank God.
 

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No problem there. Wear whatever you want. When you start laying claim to things that all taxpayers contributed to keep your politics out of it. Is that a radical idea or something? Seems like how most normal people operate. I don’t demand everyone agree and recognize my lifestyle. Seems like only gays are concerned about that.
I dont understand why anyone would want to discuss their sexual lifestyle or preference with anyone. When I was in my twenties, women desired me and I had little problem with that, but I didnt brag about it. Many still do, but I am a fidelity practicing happily marrie man, I will brag on the fidelity part.. Seems like sexual activity is traditional, prevalent and common locker room talk amongst many heterosexual men. Otherwise, the only people who want to talk about it seems to be those who feel insecure about their sexuality or feel a threat or discrimination from others based on their sexual being. Gays probably feel the latter, while you seem to feel the first.
 

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No, just your mom. And people that wish my wife and children die in a house fire. No problems there. F-ck @DW4_2016. How’s that
My question was serious. My mother is deceased. You have a problem. Most sexually insecure men have had mother relationship problems. You should seek some help. Will pray for you brother.
 

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No but why does it have to be all over the street. What is that? Kiss, hold hands, whatever but why does every single person have to participate? Can you just do you and leave other people out of it. There’s an incessant need on the left for validation. It’s juvenile.
You seem to be the one seeking validation.
 
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No but why does it have to be all over the street. What is that? Kiss, hold hands, whatever but why does every single person have to participate? Can you just do you and leave other people out of it. There’s an incessant need on the left for validation. It’s juvenile.
I consider it bad manners for anyone to be making out in public. Holding hands, quick hugs, a peck on the cheek, doesn't bother me. But sucking face in public grosses me out either way, get a room!
 
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I consider it bad manners for anyone to be making out in public. Holding hands, quick hugs, a peck on the cheek, doesn't bother me. But sucking face in public grosses me out either way, get a room!
Don’t take this the wrong way but I have no idea what your position is. Seems disjointed at best. I don’t think taxpayer funded infrastructure needs gay pride all over it. That’s it. That’s the position. It’s very simple.
 

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You seem to be the one seeking validation.
In what way? Explain it to me. All I’ve said is it’s inappropriate for political messages to be plastered all over taxpayer funded roads. The gays are the ones crying. How does that relate to me? I’m simply pointing out the fact that they need a ridiculous amount of validation. Seems very obvious. How’s this so hard for you? What other group of people has an entire month and is allowed to vandalize tax payer funded property? That ain’t straight white males, the group I belong to.
 

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My question was serious. My mother is deceased. You have a problem. Most sexually insecure men have had mother relationship problems. You should seek some help. Will pray for you brother.
Besides the answer about your mom I am serious. That p-ssy posted that he hoped my entire family gets burned up in a fire. I love my family. I think that’s a disgusting thing to wish on someone but it’s also very common for liberals to act that way. It’s expected honestly. So you do you, let me do me. F-ck that b-tch go boy @DW4_2016. You want to side with people like that go ahead. But he can go to hell as far as I’m concerned.
 

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Don’t take this the wrong way but I have no idea what your position is. Seems disjointed at best. I don’t think taxpayer funded infrastructure needs gay pride all over it. That’s it. That’s the position. It’s very simple.
Oh good so you agree that tax payer infrastructure doesn't need religious stuff or confederate stuff all over it either right? Because that would be hypocritical of you.
 
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Oh good so you agree that tax payer infrastructure doesn't need religious stuff or confederate stuff all over it either right? Because that would be hypocritical of you.
How so? I haven’t advocated for that at all. Please show one example.
 

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I'm asking if you are AGAINST putting confederate and religious stuff on tax payer infrastructure.
Of course I am against it. That’s been my entire argument and point for three pages. Are you serious?

edit: if you allow one, you need to allow all. If you deny one, you need to deny all. No choosing favorites. No political nonsense in infrastructure period OR let it be a free for all with any and everything. I’m sick and tired of the lefts constant double standards.
 
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Once again, you’re either being intentionally disingenuous or just don’t understand how economic reports work... which, unfortunately, is pretty common.

The private sector didn’t lose 33,000 jobs. The ADP report showed that 33,000 fewer jobs were added than expected. That’s a slowdown in hiring, not mass layoffs. Slower growth does not equal economic collapse.

"Though layoffs continue to be rare, a hesitancy to hire and a reluctance to replace departing workers led to job losses last month. Still, the slowdown in hiring has yet to disrupt pay growth." - Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP
Not what the report said.
 
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No problem there. Wear whatever you want. When you start laying claim to things that all taxpayers contributed to keep your politics out of it. Is that a radical idea or something? Seems like how most normal people operate. I don’t demand everyone agree and recognize my lifestyle. Seems like only gays are concerned about that.
Do you feel the same way about Christmas? Should there be a law against cities having taxpayer funded nativity scenes?

To me, I don’t think the federal government should be involved unless the city is discriminating against straight people.
 
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