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Originally Posted by Guest
Sorry, I meant to type chortling. I remember you from the old political forum. I did not post then, and still don't very much now, but I remember you very well because I always admired your posts. They were usually very informative and I remember your enjoyment in engaging with others on issues and the back and forth that went on. But something has definitely changed and ever since you identified who you were, I have been trying to put my finger on it. I would like to think it's just the nature of the forum as it is today (which isn't that great with all the bickering) but I can't help but think it is in your interactions as well. You talk about people lying and point them out and it's obvious it makes you very angry. But some of those attacks I really didn't see them the same way. Sometimes people are just voicing their opinions or a summary of how they view things, and I don't see anything wrong with that even if they are incorrect in my opinion or inadequate in source information. At least it gives me food for thought....another way of looking at things perhaps, much like a conversation with someone. I would much prefer that type of interaction than the one liners or outright verbal assaults that some seem to use this forum for. Of course, this is JMHO, for what it's worth, but I enjoy conversation, debating, etc, and I don't feel that on an informal forum such as this one that we should have to worry about every "mistake" in conversation that we make. In fact, maybe, like in face to face conversation, we could be more forgiving and inquire of one's meaning instead of atttacking. Just a thought.
In the meantime, I hope you keep posting , but I think I much prefer your old style. 😊 As to your last line above, I totally agree. That's why I often try to do more reading/listening than responding as I try to understand more clearly all there is to know about the world and politics. Your posts in the past are what got me on this path to want to learn so many years ago, along with others on this forum - some still here and some that I miss.
I guess what this really is is a plea for everyone to be a little more respectful of one another - me included. Peace everyone and carry-on.
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Thanks for your critique..I appreciate it.
I also understand and agree.
Nobody cares, but my total and complete distaste for Donald Trump is difficult for me to put into words. I abhor everything he stands for, and find him to be the single most failed human being.
I think that gets into my posts to those who support him, and thank you for noticing. When he boldface lies on twitter, and I read a supporting comment on here, and I know they have no clue he is lying, it simply riles me.
I would love to engage once again, discussing actual issues, but Trumps followers on this forum mirror him quite well. Uninformed and unable to put even a sentence together about any issue.
I believe Trump is very similar to Jim Jones in his complete lack of character and his ego.
I was aghast when he became the nominee versus a woman I could not wait to leave public office.
While I welcome what might be a conservative agenda to the White House, my fear if this man, along with Flynn and Bannon has no bounds.
I have also found that some if the posters from the past who labeled themselves and posted as such have moved so far right to the extreme.
They seem to be absorbed with such hate for Obama, they have completely lost sight of where they are moving. It appears I'm misunderstood how important race was and is to some.
In any case, thanks for calling this to my attention. I am sure my disgust over our President Elect becomes evident when I post to his followers. I just wish they might make an effort to learn, not only about the total and complete liar they are worshiping, but to understand the election is over and we should be discussing issues facing us.
Thank you...I will try to temper myself a bit, but still point out what I consider as untruths. I suppose I should simply tolerate those who are so found of cartoon.
Thanks again..,you are/were correct.