[BobKat1]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I'm another North Eastern Democrat hiding in the shadows of a very vocal Republican neighborhood!

As my other half says - never discuss politics, religion or sex!

Your other half is a VERY wise person...

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I'm another North Eastern Democrat hiding in the shadows of a very vocal Republican neighborhood!

As my other half says - never discuss politics, religion or sex!

Sex is o.k.

[rp001]

Wow...didn't know there were so many fellow Dems..Sounds like a "coming out"..Gracie is right, stay off that board if you are open minded or a moderate..Much pain will be forthcoming and generated by political bullies..JMHO...

[Pturner]

Um Deb,
To paraphrase a phrase, are you prepared to be foiled, labeled and mutilated?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Pturner

Um Deb,
To paraphrase and phrase, are you prepared to be foiled, labeled and mutilated?

Agree with Pturner and others. You need a tough hide to post on the TOTV Political Forum.

[BarryRX]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I'm another North Eastern Democrat hiding in the shadows of a very vocal Republican neighborhood!

As my other half says - never discuss politics, religion or sex!

And especially don't discuss politics while having sex!

[debzaranti]

Thanks for the navigation tip Moderator!

[debzaranti]

Ouch, ouch and ouch Gracie!!!! Glad your scars are healed! LOL!

[debzaranti]

Smart other half!! LOL!

[debzaranti]

Thanks to all for the warnings about the Political Forum....was thinking I might want to just watch it for a while...but I'm beginning to think it will end up infuriating and frustrating me as much as reading the editorials in the Daily Repu...er Sun does. LOL!

[rp001]

I just reviewed the comments regarding the formation of the new tea party club..I find it interesting that there was NO warning from the moderator to that group regarding the need to keep the discussion NON POLITICAL with threat of moving the thread to the political forum...

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by rp001

I just reviewed the comments regarding the formation of the new tea party club..I find it interesting that there was NO warning from the moderator to that group regarding the need to keep the discussion NON POLITICAL with threat of moving the thread to the political forum...

Please answer this simple question for me and those reading this thread. Exactly what was stated by any person of "that group" that warranted a threat from the "moderator?" I've read the thread more than once and found no cause for any threats.

[rubicon]

For years growing up I witnessd a Democratic father in some heavy debates with his boyhood Republican friends. At times it got so heated that I thought these guys were going to start throwing punches. But they didn't. No they finished what they had to say and then the brewski started flowing and friends resumed as friends.

Its not that way anymore. Why? I have my thoughts on the subject but probably should hold them for the political forum. Folks live and let live. Life is far too short to hold grudges

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rubicon

For years growing up I witnessd a Democratic father in some heavy debates with his boyhood Republican friends. At times it got so heated that I thought these guys were going to start throwing punches. But they didn't. No they finished what they had to say and then the brewski started flowing and friends resumed as friends.

Its not that way anymore. Why? I have my thoughts on the subject but probably should hold them for the political forum. Folks live and let live. Life is far too short to hold grudges

I don't know but politics seem to be more than politics as we age. I don't recall that it ever entered my mind as a way to choose friends but it seems to be that way here more often than not.

As many of you know the population of The Villages is overwhelmingly conservative voters, and The Daily Sun has a political slant. All papers do. I don't know why anyone finds that surprising unless in the area that they moved from the slant was the other direction.

I like to get the word out because it is often the reason for discontent when someone moves here to find that they are way in the minority.

[mickey100]

Actually, the last figures I saw for registered voters in the 4 Villages counties (Marion, Sumter, and Lake, showed percentages of around 48-49% Democrats and Others vs. 51% Republicans. I don't call that an overwhelming number of conservative voters. Democrats are in the minority, but not by much. But I do agree that the Sun has a distinct conservative slant. Many, many people comment on that, and consequently choose to read other newspapers that offer a more balanced view. We read the Orlando Sentinel, and just check the Daily Fun for local news and sports scores.