ditto....have a son and a brother who's political beliefs are 180 degrees from mine... we don't talk politics, as no one is going to change

We haven’t heard of a police report of vandalism but then again we don’t get The Daily Sun.

Poster probably means face-to-face encounters here in the Villages and elsewhere.

What ever happened to the good ole healthy debate, no interruptions, expletives, bullying, hate mongering, ONLY FACTS, NO LIES, hmmmm! The good ole days, will we EVER see them again????

ONLY FACTS!?! Heheh. I’m not sure that sort of debate ever existed. :)

Interesting point of view on what might be offensive to some. When I see rioters going unchallenged and police defunded, looting and burning unchecked and Federal officers rejected then the armed militia is a last resort and I am happy to see them. Face to face I only discuss this with friends who I know.

I have always doubted that a sign, flag or bumper sticker would influence anyone’s vote. Who knows?

Would be nice

I disagree with you. I think people display their political preference because they enthusiastically support their candidate. They believe they are supporting the right candidate. And that goes for BOTH sides. I've seen signs on golf cart windshields and large flags for BOTH candidates.
I don't have any political signs because I feel that displaying a sign is just asking for trouble (comments or vandalism). I have no desire to get into a political argument with a stranger.
I have friends who have different political views than I do. We have constructive discussions because, although I have a different viewpoint, I respect them. I listen to why they feel the way they do and I understand it. I might not feel them same way, but I do understand why they support their candidate.

20 years old? More like 10.:shocked:

Thank you for clarifying. Can I take your interpretation to mean—particularly on the issue of signage—that YOU would not use signage in whatever setting (I used political, religious, and my passion for birdwatching as MY examples) because YOU are fearful? I’m just a private person; friends and family members who visit at holiday time come to enjoy the conviviality of the season, which would be pretty obvious INSIDE my home, but passing strangers would not know this because I don’t decorate OUTSIDE.



Goodness, I am impressed that you took the time—had the time to take—to review and summarize the postings of another TOTV member. Your summary is accurate—random thoughts, observations, questions. Nothing mysterious or covert. Perhaps 350 posts over a decade is not many. I’m constantly busy with my own things and only occasionally have the chance to sit down and look to see what’s happening among other Villagers—or more accurately, other TOTVers, who are only a very small segment of Villagers. I could be out bird watching anywhere in and around TV or on travels elsewhere. If someone can tell me how, I’ll post a couple of neat bird pictures.


“Florida’s Friendliest Home Town” is a marketing gimmick, same as the Daily Sun. Those who were friendly prior to moving here will likely continue to be friendly. Those who were private people will likely continue the same. And those who were miserable, negative, hostile, unhappy, unpleasant to be around will bring themselves as well, likely without a dramatic personality change. Let’s just enjoy life, best as we can, in light of—or in spite of—the pandemic!

Debating used to be taught in colleges. The problem with debating is you need two people of equal intellect and who know their subject inside and out. Therein lies your problem.

Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”

― Mark Twain

In fairness, it didn't take many posts to realize what you said to start this thread was complete falsehood.

"I am a private person, and I would no more consider showing my views on any subject, whether political, religious, or my passion for bird watching or anything else on signage, bumper stickers, and more on my car, golf cart, or even, where allowed, on the public side of my home than I would publicly display my credit card or bank account numbers. For me to do so would mean to me—and again I am speaking only for myself—how insecure I must be to have to proclaim my private views publicly.to strangers. But this is me."



I guess your definition of "insecure" differs from most, given your own logic.


Thanks for clarifying.

I will always display our beautiful American flag. Never fear greatness.

Other signs/flags will not change anybodies mind.

Maybe a Green Bay Packers flag! This from a native cheesehead.

I often drive by a house that had a U of MN flag. They took that down for a US Submarine fleet one, then a Fall one and now they have a Disney one.