# Michael Flynn's Shining City on the Hill - For Christians Only **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 15, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397 "2021-11-15T16:09:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2021, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/241 "2021-12-11T12:50:25Z")
Unlike those straight-up machine democrats and transparent socialist liberals. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/242 "2021-12-11T17:29:11Z")
Welcome back. Should we call you ‘Weekend Web Warrior’? Since you seem to make it part of your weekend party to come in and drop non-sensical one liners in service to your Troll-Gods. So, since you obviously come to just leave your senseless droppings in 1 or 2 threads, you may not realize but we’re actually quite _hard_ on variously leftist politicians who are corrupt, idiotic, or inconsistent. Sure, they get a lot more benefit of the doubt, but we don’t put them on a pedestal and ignore their feet of clay like you seem to do with Flynn. Second, “machine democrats”? What does that even mean? Third socialist liberals. While I don’t think pure socialism is ideal, it’s perfectly valid political philosophy. Our government, you know, a ( poorly ) representative republic absolutely can select laws that reflect parts of the philosophy. It’s not wrong, it’s not illegal, and so using it as an insult makes no sense. But you’re the one supporting and excusing an individual that wishes to impose a theological unity on the country in direct contradiction to established constitutional law. So . . . yeah, it (somehow) makes you look even worse when you throw out you rat-droppings. So TL;DR - “Fuck off Troll.” ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/243 "2021-12-11T18:30:57Z")
> [@ParallelLines](#): > > Second, “machine democrats”? I’m picturing robotic donkeys. [![](https://cdn.drawception.com/drawings/gp6g0po4lz.png) ](https://cdn.drawception.com/drawings/gp6g0po4lz.png) ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/244 "2021-12-11T22:06:39Z")
Are we still playing pigeon chess? ---
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/245 "2021-12-11T22:48:17Z")
Yeah, that’s not a bad approximation; although I think donkeys have more sense. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/246 "2021-12-11T23:11:59Z")
And now the mighty (stupid) webwarrior stands revealed in all it’s Troll Glory. No long does he even pretend to defend Flynn, or provide any valid information on how our understanding of him is a mistake, no 'tis Trollmass tidings all the way down. He was more entertaining when he tried to indicate there was something more to his arguments that name-calling. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/247 "2021-12-12T05:12:29Z")
WebTroll: “Argle Bargle, If I call you socialists, then I win the argument!” “What does socialism mean to you?” WebTroll: “Argle Bargle Socialism” ---
**Author:** ![Knowed\_Out](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/knowed_out/32/7380_2.png) [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/248 "2021-12-12T13:17:27Z")
You know, if you want to be taken more seriously around here, use terms like “hive mind” and “libtard.” For Og’s sake, don’t ever use reasoning or logic, or reference cites to support your claims. You run the risk of having to debate. ---
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/249 "2021-12-12T15:46:15Z")
Actually, I am as much interested in the bulletin board, or web forum, format than in the left wing talking points that abound here. I’ve not seen such a well done web forum. I mean, state of the art. I don’t think there is much chance of my being taken seriously. I expected that after seeing the hook, “the hippest, smartest people on the internet.” Anyone who says anything that disagrees with the consensus is a troll. Oh-kay. ---
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/250 "2021-12-12T15:52:04Z")
Actually, some fantastical revelations about Israel are coming out of the alt-news journalists’ community ( that collection of blogs and journals lumped together generally under the label of “Truth in Journalism” ) revelations rooted in the Covid Pandemic. I won’t go into them here at this time, but should the focus of reporting shift to “Orange Man Bad,” or “It’s the Joos,” I’ll be sure to report back right away. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/251 "2021-12-12T15:52:10Z")
Shouldn’t you be in church? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/252 "2021-12-12T16:33:49Z")
> [@webwarrior](#): > > I won’t go into them here at this time Just keep on waving those blank sheets of paper. If you’ve got something to tell us, then tell us. If not, then shut the fuck up. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Hedonia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ann_hedonia/32/319_2.png) [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/253 "2021-12-12T16:37:01Z")
Oh wow - a fantastical revelation from the alt-news community! I love it, what a cool way to say “conspiracy theory!” That’s the best spin since WaPo used “non-denominational Christian fundamentalist” to describe cult members. But what IS this fantastical revelation? I just googled fantastical revelation Covid Israel and all that came back was some “Mark of the Beast” stuff interspersed with articles about Israel’s Covid response and the miracle of vaccinations. I want to know more about this fantastical revelation. I have no doubt that it’s fucking _fantastical_, a real right-wing fever dream alternate reality fantasy. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/254 "2021-12-12T16:39:09Z")
> [@bobot](#): > > Shouldn’t you be in church? He posts during the slow parts. ---
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/255 "2021-12-12T16:43:23Z")
I gave you the key words and the lead. That’s more than enough. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/256 "2021-12-12T16:44:38Z")
Not really, but it _is_ all we expect from you. ---
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/257 "2021-12-12T16:45:27Z")
The state of the church. Great idea for a thread. I’d start it myself here but don’t wan’t to risk having my house hit by lightning. ---
**Author:** ![Moriarty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moriarty/32/49_2.png) [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/258 "2021-12-12T16:46:59Z")
> [@webwarrior](#): > > I gave you the key words and the lead. That’s more than enough. Is Jesus coming?! That might explain the thread asking how much you have to clean your house if an expected visitor was on the way. ---
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/259 "2021-12-12T16:49:23Z")
You guys can shred “Orange Man Bad” till the cows come home. Meanwhile, your hero has pushed Russia, China, and Ukraine to the limit, inflation rages, the pandemic is bumbled, his “summits and speeches” are laughing stocks, & that’s a small sample. But, hey, keep up the clever snark, your friends love it. ---
**Author:** ![webwarrior](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/webwarrior/32/9529_2.png) [@webwarrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/webwarrior)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2021, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397/260 "2021-12-12T16:50:57Z")
Keep an eye on The Washington Post." It will get around to it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-flynns-shining-city-on-the-hill-for-christians-only/954397.md?page=14)