Comments on Fighting Monsters with Rubber Swords: More on Bernie Goldberg

"But I am asking this: Who is more likely to ...

2009-12-04T10:20:29.387-06:00

"But I am asking this: Who is more likely to have the baby with Down Sydrome, a pro-choice woman or a pro-life woman? A woman who isn’t religious or one who is? A woman who believes a life – even a life of a fetus – is sacred, or one who doesn’t?"

What on this big wide world does that have to do with the original comment about liberals not allowing "that to happen?" I am all of the things listed above (although I'm not for removing a woman's right to choose) and I am also a liberal. This guys needs help on so many levels.

HOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLA High Five Rob. That's pr...

2009-11-25T21:20:56.326-06:00

HOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLA

High Five Rob.

That's pretty much all I gotta say.

Ok just to be somewhat Jr. Highish myself, he also...

2009-11-21T09:23:57.285-06:00

Ok just to be somewhat Jr. Highish myself, he also wrapped that weak "apology" (along the lines of "I'm sorry you got upset by that") in a typo. While slamming "lbierals" lack of smarts. heehee

What an ass. He was affected by your remark about politicizing other people's kids. But he even politicizes his defense of himself. Oh please.

I just hope this has put the dude in John Stewart's sites because you know he will serve up some more gaffes and those kinds of buffoons don't really take too kindly to seeing themselves labeled under "laughing stock" in the Enclyclopedia of No Shit.

Hi Mr. R-H, and others! I'm the Becca who mad...

2009-11-21T02:38:46.551-06:00

Hi Mr. R-H, and others! I'm the Becca who made the original post in Mr. Goldberg's blog about the math problem. I just wanted to thank you for bringing my attention to Mr. Goldberg's comments in the first place, and to say that I'm extraordinarily flattered that you found what I said worthy of repeating (and repeating again, when subsequent commenters clearly didn't get it or didn't bother to read that far down). And to say thanks for continuing to remain present on that blog throughout the day posting clarifying remarks and rebuttals. All of the comments you made on Mr. Goldberg's site today I agree with wholeheartedly.

It's like being a member of a secret club, this loving of people with disabilities. And I don't have the password to hand out to make it easier for them to understand the membership. But oh lord, how I wish those who didn't understand wouldn't open their mouths on national television...

I'm confused about this whole "liberal el...

2009-11-20T18:37:43.585-06:00

I'm confused about this whole "liberal elite" thing. I mean... I have met a few pretentious liberals with fancy degrees from fancy schools, so I know that exists. But, really? He thinks that liberals have an issue with people who bounce from school to school and settle at U of Idaho?

I guess my collection of universities that includes schools like Georgia Southern University and Utah State University is unacceptable by many of my friends, then. I had no idea.

I guess we'll have to tell Rainbow Phoenix and Moon Unit Zappa that weird names aren't acceptable by liberals either. I hate to use celebrity names, given they're such a big conservative target, but I wanted to pick some recognizable names.

I'm more familiar with liberals who value acceptance of diversity, regardless of level of education. I'm also familiar with a liberal working-class. I feel safely distanced from any type of "liberal elite". Elite's just not my thang...conservative, liberal, or otherwise.

Anyway, obviously I'm not really concerned about these bizarre notions regarding liberals' opinions on a candidate's education or her children's names. I guess I'm just pointing out more of the absurdities in his argument that justify my distaste for this guy and this type of message.

Ugh.

I believe Bernie's first words in that apology...

2009-11-20T18:03:19.634-06:00

I believe Bernie's first words in that apology sentence: "I never thought." Spot on, Bernie.

That Bernie is a jerk!! Parents who have kids with...

2009-11-20T17:37:13.334-06:00

That Bernie is a jerk!! Parents who have kids with disabilities come from all walks of life and all political persuasions. It is personal. I've worked with kids whose parents are from all backgrounds. I have noticed that a lot of the teachers/therapists/nurses/SLPs tend to be on the more liberal side of things. Not sure if it's like that everywhere. We're pretty insulated her in MA. Michele

"This from 'The Rob'. A man whose inc...

2009-11-20T14:42:35.057-06:00

"This from 'The Rob'. A man whose income is based on how many books about his daughter’s illness he can pimp."

He's a jerk....you know ass-biscuit here in oz refers to a fart that is so thick and stinky you could cut it with a knife....this guy is waaaaaay thicker than that!

Also, what does that have to do with the validity ...

2009-11-20T11:40:36.895-06:00

Also, what does that have to do with the validity of the complaint against Bernie Goldberg? How do my actions, good or bad, affect in any way how someone else writes or behaves? Because if this is another one of those "Oh yeah, well, you did it first!" arguments, I don't even get those from my nine year-old.

I don't know if it was actually Confucious who said it, but "When the wise man points at the moon, the idiot looks at the finger." I'm probably just the finger, not so much the wise man, but still. Don't be the idiot.

Well, Kim, thank you for walking right into that. ...

2009-11-20T11:29:55.169-06:00

Well, Kim, thank you for walking right into that. In fact, I did, and my particular point was that the accusation being thrown around by a great many liberal commentators (that she had cut special education funding in her state by a huge percentage) was actually untrue.

Go look it up, if you're actually interested.

Rob, Just a question. Did you do a post on the MA...

2009-11-20T11:26:14.650-06:00

Rob,
Just a question. Did you do a post on the MANY liberals who politicized Sarah Palin's down syndrome son? Because the beating SHE took from people was merciless. I'm just curious if the outrage over this sort of thing only comes out when the target is conservative.

Kim

I think it's significant that Becca's comm...

2009-11-20T08:04:24.266-06:00

I think it's significant that Becca's comment has received no response at all, and mine has only gotten a predictable reply from a guy whose obnoxious and hateful personal attacks on me and my family led to his remarks being banned from this site a long time ago. And the best he could come up with was:

"This from 'The Rob'. A man whose income is based on how many books about his daughter’s illness he can pimp."

Weak. Very very weak. So sayeth the Rob. Now go buy my book.

When I first read this ass-biscuit's comments,...

2009-11-20T01:53:11.151-06:00

When I first read this ass-biscuit's comments, I was so shocked I didn't know what to say.....I'm not terribly quick with my words. But Rob, you and Becca couldn't have said it better.....and Becca, if for some reason you are reading this.....OMFG!!!! That was brilliant!!!