I'm still trying to figure out the "difference" I am not supposed to understand.

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I'm still trying to figure out the "difference" I am not supposed to understand.

Author: LehighND (7534 Posts - Original UHND Member)

Posted at 6:09 pm on Aug 13, 2019

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Are you saying that I don't understand the difference between our freedom of speech here, and the lack of freedom of speech? Because I do.

What demands are the Hong Kong protester's making with regard to "freedom of speech"?

Are you kind?

Replies to: "I'm still trying to figure out the "difference" I am not supposed to understand."

It’s pathetic that Trump stays neutral on the HKG protestors to keep hopes of an economic deal w/ Ch - BaronVonZemo - 4:09pm 8/13/19 (37) [View All]
- Similar to his treatment of MBS - ND_in_DRO - 9:20pm 8/13/19
- Just don’t pretend that Trump has a policy ..... on anything. - conorlarkin - 7:56pm 8/13/19
  - Childish & not honest post. If he had no policy on anything, you wouldn't hate him so much.Obviously - Eli - 8:17pm 8/13/19
    - The oath of office demands moral integrity. He has zero. Anyone who votes for him has none. [NT] - conorlarkin - 8:24pm 8/13/19
      - conorlarkin - reader of minds/judger of souls. Don’t presume to be God. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:18pm 8/13/19
      - You are a criminal defense lawyer. Lecturing on morality. [NT] - Aragoto - 9:09pm 8/13/19
        That's ok. It's just when he lectures like a prosecutor that it gets really weird. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 10:17pm 8/13/19
      - I think you mixed oval office with Pope office. The oath of oval office is defending constitution - Eli - 8:33pm 8/13/19
- Staying neutral is right, staying constructive neutral, as moderator for China & HK would be better - Eli - 6:35pm 8/13/19
- It is sad that we cannot support them. The people of China are the only people who can help them. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 6:03pm 8/13/19
- People who claim Trump should "say something" are clearly missing the important stuff - CC72 - 5:30pm 8/13/19
  - That's a good point that I hadn't considered. If the military pulls back over these concessions - BaronVonZemo - 5:36pm 8/13/19
    - Apologies are only acceptable in the form of free drinks at tailgaters. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 6:04pm 8/13/19
      - Dang! [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 10:41pm 8/13/19
- Let's say he makes a bold statement for the protesters and China crushes them anyway. - Cole - 4:18pm 8/13/19
  - In this case, I honestly think he can only harm the interests of the US by speaking out. - NedoftheHill - 6:06pm 8/13/19
  - I'm a beatnick at heart, man. What can i say? [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 5:37pm 8/13/19
- How serious is the human rights beef there? - LehighND - 4:18pm 8/13/19
  - Other specific issues? Yes, actually the real issue is anxiety about the future- 2047 & beyond - Eli - 6:47pm 8/13/19
  - . [NT] - NedoftheHill - 6:08pm 8/13/19
    - It could be pretty bad. - LehighND - 6:12pm 8/13/19
      - Sorry. I deleted because I decided I was being unfair to you...then I drove home... - NedoftheHill - 7:16pm 8/13/19
  - They are ultimately fighting for their freedom and autonomy which is a basic human right. - BaronVonZemo - 5:32pm 8/13/19
    - No doubt. - LehighND - 5:39pm 8/13/19
      - Your probably right in reality, but it still bugs the heck out of me. [NT] - BaronVonZemo - 11:14pm 8/13/19
  - Reminds me of when you argued there aren't many coal miners in OH anyway. [NT] - Cole - 5:28pm 8/13/19
    - Yes. It is just like that. [NT] - LehighND - 5:44pm 8/13/19
  - Do you know what it’s like to live under communist rule? If you did you wouldn’t ask this. [NT] - PBHangingChad - 4:58pm 8/13/19
    - Are the Hong Kong protests about communism? [NT] - LehighND - 5:41pm 8/13/19
      - Yes as it relates to freedom of speech, worship, and human rights. My sister in law lives there. She - PBHangingChad - 5:48pm 8/13/19
        Are you just sort of riffing, or do you have a link. [LINK] - LehighND - 5:52pm 8/13/19
        If you don’t understand the difference I can’t help you. I thought you were smarter. [NT] - PBHangingChad - 5:53pm 8/13/19
        Difference between what and what? [NT] - LehighND - 5:54pm 8/13/19
        FREEDOM you dumb ass. You think this is about extradition at this point? Travel more post less [NT] - PBHangingChad - 5:56pm 8/13/19
        Difference between FREEDOM and what? [NT] - LehighND - 6:00pm 8/13/19
        Your stupidity is amazing. Move to Beijing and get back to me. Don’t criticize Xi like you do Trump [NT] - PBHangingChad - 6:03pm 8/13/19
        I'm still trying to figure out the "difference" I am not supposed to understand. - LehighND - 6:09pm 8/13/19