[gemorc]

Why was the political, non-political thread closed today? It was only open for four days, and three pages. While some threads in this forum last for days, maybe years, this one was closed too soon. Maybe this thread should be in the Political forum, but it had run for four days here. I don't believe all the members of this forum community were given the opportunity to make a comment. I know I wasn't.

[Taj44]

Iowa, I believe your'e correct. As the original (political/non-political) poster had said "I too love talking politics.......in person, with people who I respect, and who respect me. On an anonymous board it invariably degenerates into name calling and ad hominem attacks with only the loudest and most strident voices surviving." And that's exactly what happened. Too bad.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Taj44

Iowa, I believe your'e correct. As the original (political/non-political) poster had said "I too love talking politics.......in person, with people who I respect, and who respect me. On an anonymous board it invariably degenerates into name calling and ad hominem attacks with only the loudest and most strident voices surviving." And that's exactly what happened. Too bad.

O.K. Who's to blame this time?

Inquiring minds want to know. Is it the same ole folks?

I thank you for starting that thread dear soul.(I am speaking to the originator) It was an excellent premise.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

O.K. Who's to blame this time?

Inquiring minds want to know. Is it the same ole folks?

I thank you for starting that thread dear soul.(I am speaking to the originator) It was an excellent premise.

I can honestly say it wasn't me.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I can honestly say it wasn't me.

Me either!

[Pturner]

Darn, I'm out of country and miss all the "bad" stuff. Seems everytime I'm away something like this happens, and I miss it.

[eweissenbach]

I am hoping that the moderators thought my final comment was the perfect way to wrap up the thread.
Bille, Cabo, and Richie; No rebuttal, I will just let your comments stand as the perfect examples of why I ignore the politics forum.

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I am hoping that the moderators thought my final comment was the perfect way to wrap up the thread.
Bille, Cabo, and Richie; No rebuttal, I will just let your comments stand as the perfect examples of why I ignore the politics forum.

Pointing out your hypocrisy in a happy way was jumping on you? I insulted no one, but only pointed out their own words. I guess if I point out to you what you said, it's awful. You are too too funny e.w.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

Pointing out your hypocrisy in a happy way was jumping on you? I insulted no one, but only pointed out their own words. I guess if I point out to you what you said, it's awful. You are too too funny e.w.

and again the fight begins..........

[billethkid]

the issue being completely ignored is the fact the political forum is being continually bashed in general for the actions of a few.

The ongoing entertainment is those complaining about what they do not like in the political forum do so in non political threads in the very exact manner they are condemning.

Now just why is that OK?

btk

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

and again the fight begins..........

I hate to say this to you Gracie, because I admire you, but for you to highlight my quote as saying "the fight begins" when I was called out by name by e.w. is highly unfair. I'm proving over and over again it is the so called "non-political posters" who are pointing fingers. Now you've done it, much to my dismay.

[actor]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

Pointing out your hypocrisy in a happy way was jumping on you? I insulted no one, but only pointed out their own words. I guess if I point out to you what you said, it's awful. You are too too funny e.w.

that you were the guilty party.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I hate to say this to you Gracie, because I admire you, but for you to highlight my quote as saying "the fight begins" when I was called out by name by e.w. is highly unfair. I'm proving over and over again it is the so called "non-political posters" who are pointing fingers. Now you've done it, much to my dismay.

Hmmm.

[rubicon]

Growing up in my family we were required to discuss politics and religion with one caveat you better be able to defend your position. Now discussing what was the better receipe could get you in real trobule so most of us stayed away from that topic.

My Dad's childhood friend was a conservative Republican and my Dad a liberal Democrat which created some major arguments between them. But when they were done they were done and they never let it come between them I understand they were friends however, we obviously have lost our ability to have serious discourse in this country understanding that it purpose is to decide solutions to serious issues. We need to get back to that type of dialogue. We need to lighten up we need more humor and we need to whistle more. My Dad always whistled. People don't whistle anymore.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Growing up in my family we were required to discuss politics and religion with one caveat you better be able to defend your position. Now discussing what was the better receipe could get you in real trobule so most of us stayed away from that topic.

My Dad's childhood friend was a conservative Republican and my Dad a liberal Democrat which created some major arguments between them. But when they were done they were done and they never let it come between them I understand they were friends however, we obviously have lost our ability to have serious discourse in this country understanding that it purpose is to decide solutions to serious issues. We need to get back to that type of dialogue. We need to lighten up we need more humor and we need to whistle more. My Dad always whistled. People don't whistle anymore.

That is the smartest thing I have heard in a long, long, time.

You are very wise Rubicon.