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Old 02-06-2015, 03:12 PM
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I quit the political about two days after it was created the first time. There was no respect shown -- not for the President, not for each other, not even any self-respect. It came down to innuendo, name calling, I'm right and you're an idiot. Wasn't worth the effort.

There are some that will insist only their viewpoint is valid. Sadly, political discussions brings that viewpoint and attitude to the forefront. Sounds like you were subjected to this mentality.
I have spent my entire life discussing politics, both with people who agreed for the most part with my view point, and with those who did not. This may seem dramatic, but because of the aura surrounding this forum.....ie., my neighbors, this is the worst I have seen. In most of my discussion in the past, you brought facts and made your arguement based on issues, and sometimes those issues revolve around the person.

I do not agree with this President, but I respect both him and the office. S

When the political forum began, he was not even a candidate and the President at that time was called some really vile and obscene names.
Since this President took office, the same folks who did that, now ask that we respect the office.

When you run for President, the assumption is that you are running because you think you can lead the country in the right direction, and NOT use the political electoral process as an end to itself.

This President so misrepresented himself, not always his fault...things change.

I DO RESPECT THE OFFICE....I WILL NEVER SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THE MAN. I WANT TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES.

When you become President, you become the most criticized man on earth and to say that criticizing what he does and what he says because you sincerly disagree is in itself disingenious. The office men and women aspire to as President carries with it a job that in itself is impossible.

I will help you attack anyone who attacks his morals for no reason...i will help you attack anyone who attacks his character for no reason, but disagreeing with how he handles MY countries business is NOT disrespect.