[Muncle]

This is neither an attempt at an excuse nor even an explanation for any comments I’ve made recently or at any other time on this forum. Possibly, probably likely, I’ve come to close to personal comments on occasion, and for that I do apologize. But for the essence of the comments, I do not apologize.

There are two trigger issues that do indeed tick me off. The first of these is the seemingly visceral hatred of the “Developer” expressed by so many in this forum and the attitude a.) that he’s out to shaft the residents, b.) that residents should be consulted, possibly with veto power, on any actions, c.) that he has not provided some phantom service or facility that the sales people supposedly promised, and d.) that somehow he is responsible for any and every adverse action rightfully within the purview of one of the counties or a business owner. I cannot in honesty attribute all these feelings to ignorance and must ascribe much of them to sheer jealousy of the success and wealth of the Morse family.

The second trigger issue, while involving politics, is more a common courtesy matter. Why is it that seemingly normal people feel it perfectly okay to use any and all pejoratives about anyone in the present administration or their families yet scream bloody murder if anyone dares to logically question the qualifications of any of their favorites? And of course, a big lie told often enough may have a patina of truth, but it’s still a lie. For the most part, I ignore these weak jibes, accepting them as possibly the only retort available to the otherwise feebleminded. I certainly don’t begrudge legitimate political debate. Certainly there is room for discussion regarding differences on issues like the war, energy, taxes, health care, ad infinitum without spewing hate and disdain. I know this is not a big deal to most, but it tends to :edit: me off and I find it impossible to show anything more than complete disdain for those take part in this practice.

Generally I try to ignore threads that are empty of content and do not respond at all to certain posters. Whether the subject be pure politics, the POA, disappearing buffalo, or interlopers using our precious cart paths, I know that attempting to discuss a line of reasoning with some folks would be like teaching a pig to sing. I try to just grind my teeth and read on. Sometimes I fail. Sorry about that.