NAME-CALLING

[cincybearcat]

So by NOT mentioning EVERY Democrat in the world, I am "leading others to believe that the left never comes under fire from the right"?

That is some interesting logic there.... can't think of a way to respond to it, other than pointing out that by that reasoning, nobody, in the history of the World, could ever conclude anything, without first mentioning everything...

Pretty sure that is impossible... but you never know.

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You are missing the point.
Don't see things as Red of Blue because America is more of a Purple.
Politicians want us to see only Red or Blue for their gain, not ours.
Political pundits want us Red or Blue because it makes for more entertaining television... which boosts rating and sells books.
You have a choice... either follow along with what politics want you to do... or create your own path and tell those asshole to go to hell and quit listening to their opinions and decide for youself.
It's up to you to decide.

Is it offensive to call someone "Dr. Phil" when they start dishing out touchy feely advice like this?

[brianlux]

It's not black and white. It's subjective. And they should moderate based on principles not rules.

Agreed.

Just use common sense and like mike said, simple human decency.

It's not THAT difficult, is it?

Sometimes it is difficult. For example, get me talking about a public or political figure like [names deleted after hitting "preview"] and I'm apt to think of all sorts of things that could cause me problems if I post them. That's why I almost always click on "preview" and then carefully read and edit what I've written. This not only makes my posts more clear and concise, it also keeps me out of trouble. I enjoy reading and posting here and would be embarrassed and sorry to loose that privilege.

Excuse me, I need to hit "preview"...

...looks ok to me!

Edit: and if you still post something that could get you in trouble and you're quick enough, you can always click edit and make fast changes... which I've been known to do.

[gimmesometruth27]

does this apply to pms as well?

just checking because i just got a doozy from someone in this thread....

[JOEJOEJOE]

So by NOT mentioning EVERY Democrat in the world, I am "leading others to believe that the left never comes under fire from the right"?

That is some interesting logic there.... can't think of a way to respond to it, other than pointing out that by that reasoning, nobody, in the history of the World, could ever conclude anything, without first mentioning everything...

Pretty sure that is impossible... but you never know.

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You are missing the point.
Don't see things as Red of Blue because America is more of a Purple.
Politicians want us to see only Red or Blue for their gain, not ours.
Political pundits want us Red or Blue because it makes for more entertaining television... which boosts rating and sells books.
You have a choice... either follow along with what politics want you to do... or create your own path and tell those asshole to go to hell and quit listening to their opinions and decide for youself.
It's up to you to decide.

Is it offensive to call someone "Dr. Phil" when they start dishing out touchy feely advice like this?

Great question, Einstein!

[Smellyman]

Alright! Thanks Kat.

NO Name-calling. I like it. Not digging for past discretions, just looking towards the future.

Thanks.

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Here is a piece of advice that may be helpful...
Take off the Red State or Blue State glasses and make fair, unbiased assessments of political leaders and pundits. The pundits are in the business of making you take sides... liberal vs. conservative... Democrat vs. Republican. We are ALL Americans, first... right?
I did notice that the only ones you listed in your initial post were conservative or Republicans (other than President Obama and Secretary Clinton). This would lead others to read it as people like Nancy Pelosi, Barbara Boxer, Maxine Waters, Michael Moore, Keith Obermann or Rosie O'Donnell never come under fire from the right side of the aisle. It this a true fact? I kind of don't think so.
I does not mean they don't deserve to draw fire, but, let's be fair here... There is a lot of responsibility and accountability on both sides to spread around here.
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So, if you identify yourself as an American... you should be able to make unbiased calls on what is best for ALL Americans.
If you identify yourself as a Conservative/Liberal Republican/Democrat first... then, carry on with the petty political partisanship that the politicians want you to play and continue to buy into what the political pundits tell you in order to sell you their books and boost their ratings.

Good post....

however I always consider myself a world citizen first.

[Cosmo]

Is it offensive to call someone "Dr. Phil" when they start dishing out touchy feely advice like this?

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You mean, like Dr. Phillip DuKaunt?

[cincybearcat]

does this apply to pms as well?

just checking because i just got a doozy from someone in this thread....

Why do you always bring up personal pms?

If they offend you, forward to a mod. But leave it off of here.

[Cosmo]

does this apply to pms as well?

just checking because i just got a doozy from someone in this thread....

Why do you always bring up personal pms?

If they offend you, forward to a mod. But leave it off of here.

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PMS.
Damn straight... you never want to mess with that!

[cincybearcat]

does this apply to pms as well?

just checking because i just got a doozy from someone in this thread....

Why do you always bring up personal pms?

If they offend you, forward to a mod. But leave it off of here.

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PMS.
Damn straight... you never want to mess with that!

That's a topic for you Dr Phil.

Typing on the smartphone is hard, let's go shopping.

[g under p]

Alright! Thanks Kat.

NO Name-calling. I like it. Not digging for past discretions, just looking towards the future.

Thanks.

...
Here is a piece of advice that may be helpful...
Take off the Red State or Blue State glasses and make fair, unbiased assessments of political leaders and pundits. The pundits are in the business of making you take sides... liberal vs. conservative... Democrat vs. Republican. We are ALL Americans, first... right?
I did notice that the only ones you listed in your initial post were conservative or Republicans (other than President Obama and Secretary Clinton). This would lead others to read it as people like Nancy Pelosi, Barbara Boxer, Maxine Waters, Michael Moore, Keith Obermann or Rosie O'Donnell never come under fire from the right side of the aisle. It this a true fact? I kind of don't think so.
I does not mean they don't deserve to draw fire, but, let's be fair here... There is a lot of responsibility and accountability on both sides to spread around here.
...
So, if you identify yourself as an American... you should be able to make unbiased calls on what is best for ALL Americans.
If you identify yourself as a Conservative/Liberal Republican/Democrat first... then, carry on with the petty political partisanship that the politicians want you to play and continue to buy into what the political pundits tell you in order to sell you their books and boost their ratings.

Good post....

however I always consider myself a world citizen first.

I agree I'm more of a citizen of the world...we ALL as citizens need to be more inclusive of this world we live in.

Peace

[brianlux]

I'd like to point out that equally unproductive to name calling are posts that are purposefully bating, insensitive, provoking of ill will or just plain vindictive. I've seen too much of that on this forum lately. This is unbecoming to both the band around whom this forum was created and the majority of fine people who make up the forum. I grow weary of this pettiness. As I said elsewhere, I'm fine with have disagreements on issues and even feel friendly toward several of you with whom I don't always agree but I have not patience for bating. See you all on the flip side.

[gimmesometruth27]

does this apply to pms as well?

just checking because i just got a doozy from someone in this thread....

Why do you always bring up personal pms?

If they offend you, forward to a mod. But leave it off of here.

i think i have mentioned receiving a pm exactly 3 times in the last 8000 posts...



it was a serious question. does the name calling and accusation hurling apply to pms as well?

[cincybearcat]

does this apply to pms as well?

just checking because i just got a doozy from someone in this thread....

Why do you always bring up personal pms?

If they offend you, forward to a mod. But leave it off of here.

i think i have mentioned receiving a pm exactly 3 times in the last 8000 posts...



it was a serious question. does the name calling and accusation hurling apply to pms as well?

Then, as I said, forward to a mod if you are offended. It does apply, but can only be moderated if you share.

Personally, unless I felt it to be very threatening (which has never happened) I wouldn't share it though, but that would be up to you.