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I agree. I do not post to change minds that...

Posted By: sam on 2008-09-05
In Reply to: Well put, Sam. - sm

cannot be changed. However, a lot of people come here to read and never post, and I think people should see both sides of an issue posted. You can't make an informed decision with only one side of things...or you shouldn't. That is what America is about. Thanks for your post!


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You got that right...there is nothing you can say to change our minds!
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No one is trying to change your closed minds...
we are discussing, just like you are. O, as you call him, is the candidate of change...right down the slippery slope further into socialism. That is change I DON'T believe in. No amount of spin on his part is going to change that fact.
You mean, it's impossible to change intelligent people's minds!
You can call us what you want; however, intelligent people are not fazed by the comments of those who live in fear and enjoy wallowing in their own misery.
I agree with change....change to socialism...
NO THANKS.
Yes, I agree, let's try a juicier subject, as the political minds
of the Republicans showed to be confined to a CAGE.

Maybe in this subject they have more experience and can contribute better.
I agree with Sam. It IS change I can believe in. nm
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I agree....nothing will change what is to be.
And this may just be a forefunner...maybe he loses this time and runs again in 4 years? Maybe he runs again in 8? Now might not be the time.

All that being said...I am not voting for him because I think he has some religious meaning...I am not voting for him because I think he is a socialist and I think that is wrong for this country.
I agree. Another thing I would like to see change is.s/m
Corporations being given incentives and tax breaks to move their businesses to other countries. Workers in the United States need jobs too. I would like to see that repealed, and I hope that it is.
Change recession to depression and I'll agree with you.
They just signed America's death warrant. 
Whatever. How about addressing the actual issues I raised in my post for a change? (NT)

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Change and Hope: Obama wants your change and hopes you enjoy starving.... sm
...while he's partying like a rock star with the glitterati.

Meanwhile, some little old lady is hoping he doesn't get a dog and sends her the dog food instead.
Yes, they're all nuts. The change they'll get is not the change they thought

I want change. Chump change. I'm voting for Obama as far as the pollsters go.

Obama is change you can believe in until you have to take it to the bank.


Our jobs have been offshored until now because of greed.  Under Obama and his taxation of small businesses, they will be offshored not because of greed but because of survival.  


You could make a difference for our country by not voting for Obama, but instead, if you vote for him, you are selling out to deception.  You are embracing a socialist, a communist, a Marxist, a liar, a cheat, and someone who legally cannot run as President of the U.S., much less the Illinois senate.  But, you make your choice.  You believe the consumate liar and his lies who sat for 20 years under the teachings of a black racist preacher filled with hatred for the U.S., whose association with Bill Ayers is recent and documented down to the fact that Ayers himself wrote Obama's best-selling book (best-selling in the eyes of far left liberals that is), who is a documented member of the socialist party, whose friends and close allies are extremists who not only bomb innocent people and are unrepenetent but who intend to eliminate (kill) 25 million Americans who they cannot "re-educate" in communist ideaology (gosh dog it, those dreadful capitalists), who refuses to hand over a certified copy of his birth certificate and educational records (my goodness, don't you have to provide your birth certificate to any number of entities who want to know if you are legal, i.e., social security, DMVs, etc., and your educational records would show if you had received aid as a foreigner and in 1963 would have shown you were a negro instead of an African-American which Obama's falsified record shows, please speck up on history), and who thinks Joe the Plumber is so stupid not to realize that if he wants to achieve the American dream, he is going to achieve it only if he lets Obama take what he makes to give to those WHO WILL NOT WORK.  I'd like to see you, liberals, give a share of your 7.5 cpl to those who don't work as hard as you, but then with Obama, that's what you will have to do.  Don't be fooled by his rhetoric that only those making over $250,00 will be taxed.  We will all be taxed, and there will be no incentive to work for any of us because we will all have to give up a piece of our pie so those who do not work can have a piece of our pie.


Here is the dividing line, folks.  We are at a crossroads in our history.  The Lord Jesus puts it this way, "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction; and there are many who go in by it."


Choose which gate you enter, the wide or the narrow.  It not only determines your eternal destination, but it determines the destination of this country.  If anyone here calls themself a Christian and can vote for Osambo, I daresay you are a liar and cheat just as he.  One cannot be a Christian and vote for a party and a political candidate who is in total rebellion to God's Word.  That is a fact, and if you think any differently, then you, too, like the Obamanation, call God a liar.  May He have mercy upon your soul.  As He makes the rain fall on the just and the unjust because He is no respector of persons, we will all suffer as this country is destroyed and our Constitution that guarantees our freedoms is trampled just as Bill Ayers is pictured standing upon our flag in total disrespect, and we will thank you liberals that we are all in bondage, reduced to third world status, just as the Israelites were in Egypt.  Only Obama ain't no Moses but a Muslim and has no favor with God, and there will be no one to lead us to the Promised Land coming from the Democratic party. 


 


I agree with your post, and I still think it's

possible to have an intelligent debate by both sides, but maybe just not on these particular boards unless you can just learn to sift through the posts that are less than informative.


Some of us came from another board, and there are a couple of posters from the other board who simply cannot tolerate views that are different from their own.  If they can't debate without resorting to personal attacks and have even "adjusted" the facts on occasion to fit their particular need to prove a point about how bad liberals are.


They attack in groups reminiscent of hornets, and then they routinely whine and complain to the administrator, stomping their feet like 2-year-olds, and their targets are either banned or messages like the one today from the administrator appear.


If we all stay on our own boards, of course, there's not much opportunity for debate because we all come from the general same place.  I saw an excellent post on the Conservative board by someone who intelligently set forth her views, without any personal swipes and/or attacks, without passing any judgment on anyone.  I didn't agree with some the poster's views, but I did compliment her on the excellent way in which she portrayed them.  I haven't seen any posts from her since, and even though I don't agree with her, I would love to see some more of her posts because I learned something from it.  That particular poster definitely gained my respect.  I hope the few who don't command much respect didn't chase her away.  I noticed that none of them even bothered to acknowledge her post, and she seemed to be just as conservative as they were. People with thoughtful, intelligent posts like hers, unfortunately, are few and far between and are overrun by the negative juvenile ones, as I'm sure you can see just from visiting both boards. I hope she reads this post and decides to visit this board.


This is our country, and a lot of us think it's in a huge mess.  Whether we're Conservatives or Liberals or somewhere in between, it's up to us to each think independently and speak for ourselves, even in a forum such as this, and to question what we perceive as right/wrong, explain it in an intelligent, coherent, truthful manner, and debate it in a healthy, nonjudgmental way.  If we can't even do that on the most basic of forums like this, we might be in deeper trouble than any of us could have thought.


I agree and I put a post about it above.
I don't agree with the attacks on the children themselves, but if you don't want the world questioning what kind of a parent you are or how you can handle it, don't advertise yourself as the "PTA, hockey mom." That's great, now let me know how you plan to do it all. I'm curious about it more than anything else as I am still undecided.

I don't think it is sexist to ask how. Is her husband going to quit working and be a full-time stay-at-home dad, or are they going to have a nanny. I am not saying that a nanny is wrong and a lot of dad's stay at home with the kids now, which I think is great. I just want to know. Asking the question to Biden is ridiculous as his children are grown. I believe Obama has already answered it, or his wife has because she has said she is the primary caregiver.
I agree with your post

What would be the harm in teaching creationalism in school?  Just as most apparently see no harm in teaching evolution.  Teach them both, let the kids decide what they believe.


My personal belief is creationalism, but this is not the issue of my post, I just don't see what the harm is in teaching both sides and letting the kids decide for themselves, after having all the facts...


Other than this, I agree 100% with your post, including the part about the pregnant daughter.  I feel more comfortable knowing that Palin is facing the same issues *real* people face every day. She and Senator McCain most definitely have my vote!


I agree with this post 100%.
Like I said before, female George Bush.
I agree with your post.

It's not all his fault that this country is the way it is. Although I wished he could have done a better job, he did the best he could with all the people that were against him.


I listened to a speech he made from the heart a few months ago and he came through very truthful and caring. It was not one of the stupid speeches for him that makes him look dumb.


I wish this stupid partisan politics would be banned but, of course, it won't. As long as the house and senate continue to fight among themselves and against the president (and I don't care who the president is), we are still going to be in a mess.


As long as the media keeps taking sides, we will only ever see the bad of the party they don't like.


As long as people don't research to try to find their own solution on whom to vote for, they will pick a president that is their own party.


A phone call to Doug Dougan yesterday by a lady stated that all her Jewish friends were voting for Obama because they didn't care for McCain. That is the stupidest reason to vote for a candidate. They don't care about the issues, just that they don't like McCain. If other people feel like this, then heaven help us. We'll have to do quite a bit of praying Nov. 4.


McCain is coming to our area on Monday. I called to get tickets yesterday and they were gone already! That's how much people around here care to listen to the issues. Did the O or Biden come here? Nope. Doubt that they will. The last presidential candidate that came to this area was JFK in his first run for president.


I agree with your post.

Parents don't know how to parent today. My grandson, who just turned 1 is already taking hissy fits if he doesn't get his way; i.e., wants to be held by only mom and dad, wants to get into things that he shouldn't, etc. What do they do? Coax and cajole. No time outs for the fits and of course, grandparents don't know what they're talking about when suggesting things to do.My DIL is mad at me cause I opened my mouth and said "no" to the baby.


I fear more for my grandson's generation than I do my son's, and I also have 2 GC's old enough to vote. Don't know for who but I can guess..


Agree with your post. So sad how
uninformed voters are, even to the point of voting for Obama and thinking Palin was his running mate. Agree also with MLK and coattails. MLK did not promote abortion, telling his own granddaughter it was murder of a life. I don't see how they share much in the way of personal philosophy. On posts below mention is made of McCain's adultery. Well, from what I have heard, Mrs. King also had her burdens to deal with as many of us have. This falls under personal and is not for us to judge. Not judging someone is incredibly hard. Now we need to get back to the job of being Americans and relish the joy and freedom of knowing in another 4 years we have the right to do this all over again. So, it is time for us to skip the kool-aid and start making lemonade.
I agree with your post. (nm)
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I agree, well done post!
Very, very well said!  I agree 100%.
We do have minds of our own
I have a mind of my own. I listen to the politicians and decide who I feel is a better candidate for me. When you put Obama up against the other two candidates it isn't hard for me to decide who I want in the white house and as a representative of our country. Yes it's true that most politicians do lie and most politicians are crooks, but some are good. Not once in my lifetime has there been a candidate that's been for the middle class. They all say they are going to get rid of tax cuts for the most wealthiest but they don't (both sides are guilty). They all promise us everything and never deliver once they are in. I too am sick of crooked politicians, but I just don't get that feeling from Obama. Out of any of them I believe he will do the most good for the country and the citizens of the country. I like his ideas and his plans. I like his family and he's got a good sense of humor. There is no way I'll vote for McCain, and the Clintons should be in jail for half the stuff they've pulled in their careers (both of them).

While one side of me says to protest bad candidates and not vote, my conscience tells me I should vote for who I think would be the better candidate and would do the best job in there and have compassion for the middle class. Someone who is concerned and has the best plan about education, the economy, security at our borders, illegal immigration, health care, and the list goes on.

To say that everyone who votes for Obama is voting for him just because everyone else is voting for him is an insult to everyone who believes in him. So if you don't want to vote then don't. However, most of us do have a brain and can think for ourselves. What you said is just rude and insulting to us.
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A lot is on our minds

With this election, there's a lot on most people's minds right now and most are scared beyond words that can be expressed.  As I sit here I seriously imagine what our country would be like with Obama as a president, after all polls are in his favor, right? so most assume he has already won. On a more uplifting note though the polls are now changing in McCains favor and that is hopeful for people like me and others who care so deeply to preserve this great country.  As I sit and think what our country would be like if he gets in just really hits a nerve and is so frightening I'm glad a lot of my loved ones have passed on so they will not have to face what lies ahead if he gets in.  Of course the liberals will come back with "give me a break" or "please", and they will not see this post the same as a lot of us do.  And most will not even read this whole post, but will cut it down anyway without knowing the full content of it.  But why don't you sit and imagine what the country would be like with McCain and you will understand what we feel with Obama (or maybe you won't).  However, our fears are based on facts.  The most important issues for me is is the safety of our country, our economy, and upholding our constitution and preserving the freedoms our founding father's risked their lives for.  I'll attach a link at the end of this that describes what happened to them.  But know this...they risked their lives and they were scared beyond words.  If you ever watched the HBO series John Adams the actors portrayed those men very well, and the looks on their faces and what they must have felt when they were creating the Declaration is the same way I feel as I sit and think about an Obama presidency.  It scares me beyond all imaginings.  I think back to our founding father's and what they must have gone through to sign The Declaration.  Here is a quote I found from an article which I will put the link below.  The link is not a verification of anything, I just found it just a very interesting article and I wanted to pass it on.  The article states (I'm copying and pasting so please forgive if the spacing or alignment is off):


So, on July 4th, 1776, our Continental Congress dared to declare that we 13 colonies, the United States of America, must be and are free and independent of King George.  They knew that this was a treasonous act.  They knew that signing the Declaration of Independence meant a death sentence for every one of them if they were caught. 


          Where did these 56 men get the courage to sign the Declaration of Independence? "


If Obama is elected (and we do not know yet if he will be), but if he is our lives will change dramatically (and not for the better).  First and most importantly to me and others is that you will have the first president ever who was able to change the constitution to allow a person born on foreign soil to "rule" our country.  But that should not surpirse a lot because Obama does not believe in the constitution.  His words are "The constitution reflected the fundamental flaw of this country that continues to this day".  Then if by some chance we have all 3 branches of the government democrat, no doubt in many's mind is that he will change the constitution.  Everything our founding fathers did to make this a free country for all will be gone.  The truth about Obama is out for many to see, but many who have been mesmerized by his good looks and calming voice they have a hard time differentiating what is real from what Obama tells you what you want to hear. 


So between him not being American born and refusing to provide proof, him refusing to release his medical records, his relationship ship with Ayers, Weather Underground, Wright (which I'm sure a lot of people don't know that Obama said in an interview that he went twice a month for 20 years, which meant that he sat through hate-filled sermons twice a month for 20 years and never got up and walked out), his redistribution of weath, his ties to radical muslims, receiving money for his campaign from the enemies who want us wiped off the planet, ACORN, voter fraud, buying votes, etc., etc., those are just a few of the many worries I think about when I imagine what it will be like if Obama gets in.


While I know most of the posters on this board are set in their minds on who they will vote for (or have already voted for), maybe there are a few that are just not quite sure.  So while this post will not pursuade anyone for or against Obama it is just to express my fears (though no words can express the feelings). 


Anyway...here are a couple good links I found below.


http://asburyerie.org/files/sermon%20written/Our%20Country,%20'Tis%20of%20Thee%20-%20July%206,%202008.doc


http://swordattheready.wordpress.com/2008/10/27/obama-says-constitution-is-a-charter-of-negative-liberties/


http://keelynet.com/4th99.htm


http://www.americasright.com/2008/10/update-update.html


 


I agree the Lurker's above post is right on...
My post was to say that the pat answer of Reps to Dems who disagree with Bush is to call them nuts, morons or haters.  That's all I was saying.  For Heavens' sake, Lurker is most definitely RIGHT ON!  Do you think any of these rednecks would take this from Clinton!?  Hell NO!!
I agree with M Obama - here is my post

This is the message I said I would post here.


In reply to the Clinton’s had nothing to do with the last 8 years.  This is absolutely correct, but the Clinton administration was just as bad before that.  The Clinton years were the worst of my adult life (and my friends and family who are staunch democrats).  So we’ve actually had 16 years of garbage for Presidents (20 if you consider Bush Sr.).  Government grew and paychecks shrunk.  Promises broken, tax increases (with the Clinton administration).  The Clintons did nothing for the middle income people.  Their “1% wealthiest” friends continued to receive more benefits.  Our families friends were losing their houses and had to go back to living with their parents as they could no longer afford to live anymore.  I think a lot of people forget the following:


 


Somalia – another unnecessary war


Kosovo – another unnecessary war


Elian Gonzales


Receiving money funded from china (treasonous tradeoffs I think it was called) for his re-election


Bill & Hillary stating they never heard of people (criminals who gave them money) when indeed they have pictures.


Hillary’s financial and other records sealed so nobody would find out the stuff she did (why?)


Monica Lewinski


Jennifer Flowers, Paula Jones, Kathleen Wiley, Juanitta Broderick, etc, etc,


Vince Foster (untimely passing)


Ron Brown (untimely passing)


Hillary pulls Bill off of D. Morris as Bill is getting ready to punch him in the face yelling at him “Bill, think about what your doing”.  Then walked around telling D. not to say anything to anyone.


Numerous times secret service had to pull Hillary of Bill


Hillary’s foul language


Hillary’s “female” relationships


Bill’s “female” relationships


Lying under oath


Impeached


Decimating our military within two weeks of being elected


Whitewater


Ban lifted on gays in the military


They destroyed and stole white house furniture and artifacts on their way out.  Urinated on carpets, walls, etc.  It was a real mess to clean up.


 


And those are only a few of the highlights of the Clinton administration.  She wants to take credit for anything good that happened, then she better take credit for the bad too.  Especially when she was running the show while Billy was off with his girlfriends.


 


They are both a couple of criminals and should have gone to jail for half the stuff they did.  So while the last eight years have been bad, the previous eight were just as bad. - And all my MIL can say to me is.... "oh but he's so good looking".


 


As does ANY post that doesn't 100% agree with
Then she flies into this total tizzy and starts pounding out these 'War-and-Peace'-length novels, filled with all her little clips and quotes. She's so hell-bent to be RIGHT all the time, that it actually works in the opposite way, and causes the reader to believe she's a little TOO DESPERATE about being right all the time. Someone needs meds.
Good post! I agree with you both!!!!!!

I agree, Lu. Thanks for your post. I added one
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I agree with part of your post.

I believe most people WANT socialism because they think it will save them and protect them from all the bad things in the world. Just think, free healthcare, free gas, free homes.


I could go on and on, but I have to leave. Pooch wants to go play in the garage. If she doesn't get her way, she starts moaning and groaning.


I agree with you...good post -sm
Unfortunately the rest of them on here can't even comprehend what you said.  Now they are going on about not working?  Good grief! 
I personally don't agree with your post here.

Many of us on this board don't mind helping those who are trying to help themselves and just need a little help.  However, I do have a problem supporting and paying for people who refuse to work, educate themselves, etc.  If they aren't willing to try, why should we have to pay for them.  That is the problem.  If we were really all in it together, that would be different but you have people on one side who don't want to work and just want a free ride and you have the other side that is trying to work to support themselves but are told we should support the people who don't want to work either.  That is just crap. 


So don't say I lack compassion.  I have compassion for people who are trying and need help.  However, I have no compassion for lazy weasels who would rather get a check in the mail for doing nothing than actually work a day in their life and earn their own way. 


I agree - I don't even need to see rest of post. nm
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He's probably trying to win the *hearts and minds*
of the Iranians........before he nukes 'em. 
No need to make up our minds.
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Everyone has already made up their minds
Why berate the point? There are no undecideds here.
WOW! You read minds, too? sm
Amazing!!!!

I'm thinking of a number between 1 and 10. C'mon, I know you can do this.
What a great post!! I totally agree with everything you said.

Anyone who knows me personally knows that when Bush was running for President in 2000, I told everyone I know that if he's elected, we'll find ourselves at war with Iraq.  Nobody believed me.


It's ironic that the reason DIDN'T vote for him in 2004 was the very same reason I didn't vote for him in 2000:  I was against war with Iraq.


What is particularly troubling about all this is that Bush appeared to use the tragedy of 9/11 to justify his war against Iraq.


It wouldn't surprise me one bit to find that this war will eventually be deemed as an illegal war.


We don't know what al Quaeda will do next.  Wouldn't surprise me to discover that they were part of the "hacking" team that got ahold of everyone's credit card numbers the other day.


If Bush cares so much about America, he could begin to show it by monitoring our borders. He's been incredibly negligent in that regard.


He promised he would not impose a draft. Yet, recruitment goals haven't been met for several months now. If I had a child of that age, I certainly would try to talk him/her out of joining the military.  The government has proven they lie to soldiers, hold reservists hostage, fail to provide adequate equipment to protect soldiers, etc., etc., etc! He will have to bring back the draft, and we can add that to the gazillion lies he's told.


I think your post was great, and I particularly enjoyed the one regarding Hitler that you wrote above.  You nailed it!!!



I agree excellent post! One that has to make one think.
I own Mississippi Burning. Good movie.
I agree - have never read one post of racism
In fact the total opposite.
Excellent post and very well said. I couldn't agree with you more. nm
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I agree - Where in the world did racism come into this post?
I am also a non-racist Christian who questions Obama's religious beliefs. Please explain how you got anything racist out of her posts?
Great post, Chele. I agree. Besides,

parents have to consent to ANY OTHER procedure for the child, why would this be any different? 


Abortion is a horrible, horrible thing that is used by Planned Parentood to make money and used as birth control. 


Excellent post. I agree wholeheartedly...m,

Extremely well-stated post! I agree with you 100%
Most importantly, it was YOUR decision, along with your doctor. It was NOT the decision nor the business of anyone else.

Hats off to you!
Wonderful post. I agree wholly with it.

There are too many people in this country who have the attitude "It's my way or the highway".


The below quotes were sent to me by a friend. I didn't take time to look them up, so they are fair game for anyone who wants to take a shot at them. Sorry for the type style on them. I couldn't seem to make them smaller.






When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe. 


Thomas Jefferson


The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. 
Thomas Jefferson



It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world. 


Thomas Jefferson

I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. 
Thomas Jefferson



My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government. 
Thomas Jefferson

No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. 
Thomas Jefferson


The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. 
Thomas Jefferson



The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. 
Thomas Jefferson
 


To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. 
Thomas Jefferson

Very Interesting Quote 

In light of the present financial crisis, it's interesting to read what Thomas Jefferson said in 1802
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"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered."


Great post, MT! I totally agree with you,
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I think you underestimate the young minds...sm
Thought I'll agree the walkout probably was not for political reasons so much so as for what they believe is right. Do you think they probably have a lot of respect for this teacher? Maybe. It is possible to be passionate about something other than cutting class as a teenager. I know I was, and so is my daughter who just turned 13.

I also have to give you the point that the teacher should have stayed on the subject matter of the class. If you're hired to teach geography then teach geograpy BUT we don't have the privlege of seeing the course outlines, book, etc. It may not be so cut and dry as capitols, states, and what have you. So before you call for his head on a plank you should at least know that much. Whose to say that this course was not comingled with history and this teacher was within his right to bring up subjects to provoke thought. I don't see the problem with that.

Listening to the message in a whole, I don't see a problem in what the teacher said excpt that he may have deviated from the subject matter. And the fact still remains that we don't know the totality of the course description.
Okay....then let's just say neither of them are liars. They just changed their minds.
I'll go with that. My entire point is that you can't really call one of them a liar and say the other just "changed his/her mind."