That would explain why he's afraid of cows.Originally posted by penncam
I think it's called hoof-in-mouth disease.
The whole Mad Cow "scare" is hogwash. A bunch of idiots with too much time on their hands, trying to throw the ignorant into a panic. And doing quite nicely, it seems.Originally posted by Bruzilla
More political hogwash from the Left.
Okay, a forum isn't about everyone seeing eye to eye on every subject. It's putting forth what you believe or opine and others doing the same. While we have those at both ends of the spectrum I believe that most of us hover in the middle. Isn't it the task that you have taken to convert us over to your side?Originally posted by dems4me
Hi Penncam - I'm still here, just been sitting back and observing this forum. From reading the past topics and current topics and responses -- in my opinion, I repeat, my opinion -- I have gathered that this forum is not so much a political forum but a Republican forum. I could probably post a poll here and figure out which way most of this forum leans towards, but I tried that with another poll and I didn't do it correctly. So, to save further embarassment I won't. If someone else wants to the results would be interesting.
As for posting any topics or replies, why bother? Most the people on here feel that they already know everything (according to them) and just want to argue and fight. I'm passionate about politics and the democratic party but in a nonhostile and peaceful way, not hurting people's feelings, taking personal shots at people, etc... I'm not a cut-throat person that likes to make fun of others and laugh at them. I'm just someone that is doing what I can for Dean's campaign.
As for most of what I read lately in this forum, I'd just simply have to agree to disagree and leave it at that. I feel that most people on this forum is just waiting in the background to attack me or others that are on the left. Where's the love for your fellow southern marylanders? We all seemed to be comrades after 9/11, the tornado, anthrax, a hurricane, snipers, etc... and then it just seems that all the love for one another and love thy neighbor as yourself attitudes went out the window because there is an election coming up. I thought this would be an interesting forum but all I did was get slammed so I stopped. I did get some responses but they were half-hearted, so I've moved on to other venues for organizing and just read this forum for entertainment.
You Dems are all alike. Whenever someone disagrees with you, suddenly it's some conspiracy. For the record, the politics forum is open to ALL (let me repeat that - ALL) political opinions. If you libs can't take the heat and don't have the courage to engage in political discussion, that's your problem.Originally posted by dems4me
I have gathered that this forum is not so much a political forum but a Republican forum.
I'm not attacking nor am I offensive. If you feel attacked or offended when someone states their opinion, that's your problem.Originally posted by dems4me
vrail - I must say -- it is people like you/republican that feel the need to attack and be on the OFFENSIVE 24/7.
All of them - or at least the ones that have a brutal dictator sitting in the driver's seat.If you were president -- what country would you attack next after we have conquered Iraq?
If you're frightened, that's your problem as well. I can understand that a differing opinion might be scary to you, considering you don't have the courage to make your case against opposition.Your responses especially frieghten me
No.have you ever considered sensitivity training?
Sure you are, isn't that why you are trying to get his message out? You want to garner support and that would take converting people to your side.Originally posted by dems4me
I'm not trying to convert anyone, I'm just trying to help get Dean's message out, raise funds for him, organize local Dean events, attend summits, etc... Most people complain about things but do nothing to do about the problem, some people on the other hand, gets active.
Who's who? That's funny. As to running, what do you call it when you no longer participate (oh yeah, turning the other cheek)? Silence has never convinced me of anything.I havn't "ran" anywhere - I'm still observing this page and figuring out who's who on it and observing people's opinions about various issues. If I had ran anywhere I would not have answered penman's question about my whereabouts. I support Dean, but don't agree with him on everything under the sun. This is one example.
Maybe if the candidates would show some of that same respect, instead of the total lack of respect that they spew, you might have a valid argument. But that isn't the game of politics, now is it? And to equate family interaction to that of strangers is ridiculous at best.My point was irregardless of your political beliefs, we should still show respect for one another as human beings. I for one can do that. I live with a Republican, work for a major energy firm, all my assighnments are Republican, my mother's sister runs as a Republican (treasurer of Stafford County) and my parents and rest of the family are democrats. We don't sit around critiquing one another personally or politically, we disagree but we don't stoop to the level of making fun of them because of their beliefs.
What is there to understand? A person posts an opinion or fact and then others of their own free will respond. It isn't rocket science or brain surgery you know. Most of us are passionate about our politics too. We all don't toe the party lines. Myself, a registered Democrat, I have seen a lot I do not like from the supposed all inclusive party. Now I look for those candidates that will benefit me and my family the most and to be totally honest I am tired of having to pay such a high price for so many to take the never ending free ride.So maybe I'm wrong in trying to understand what this forum is used for. I'm not looking for arguments but if in a debate, I can back my beliefs up and have done so. I'm passionate about politics but not to the point of trying to tear down my fellow man and throwing cheap personal shots at them. I did only once on here to pete and I apologized, that's not me. I just find it intereting reading some of the hot air that is posted on here, and yes, if anyone is interested in joining Dean's group and getting active in his campaign please email me, if you want to see where he stands on the issues go to http://deanforamerica.com.
We all seemed to be comrades after 9/11, the tornado, anthrax, a hurricane, snipers, etc... and then it just seems that all the love for one another and love thy neighbor as yourself attitudes went out the window because there is an election coming up.
Its the cruel level that you take your disagreements to.
Double up on it Larry, seems to be doing you wonders.Originally posted by Larry Gude
Sorry. Did I mention I was self medicating today?