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It is not the same on both sides

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Yeah, there are crazies of all stripes; however, I am sick of one side (conservatives) justifying actions by those they respect, listen to, admire, etc.., by saying "it is the same on both sides."
This is a stupid argument.  Let me make two quick points.  First and foremost, unlike a conservative, I believe that if someone does something wrong, it is wrong, whether we philosophically agree or not.

Second, it most definitely NOT the same on both sides.  I can list example after example of equivalent situations on both sides and how the conservatives handled them very differently than progressives; instead, Olbermann makes a good point using a very good example:
 

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