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I'm speaking in general, petch. I've seen members spell Obama with a 0 instead of an O. Do you think that is effective? Hell, do you think that is mature?
Though I am often mistaken for a solid conservative Repub, because I post in gun threads a lot, I am actually a moderate Independent. My stands on other issues take a very moderate position. I just don't post them much. I hit on issues that go close to home and self defense and arms hit there for me. You know why. :-).
Still, I have not voted Democrat since the early 80s, and then, only for one local rep. I , truly, hold no support for either party, and haven't for some time. I haven't voted for a presidential candidate, in good conscience, since Reagan. Were it not for all the insulting rhetoric on here, I could reach either side on certain issues. But, that chance rarely occurs. My rural background and solid stand on gun rights labels me with the left, and no other issues are considered. I'm a "redneck". End of line.
Since I am a Christian, that seals the deal with the left, a d gives the right an impression I support all their views. Even though its not so. I am not a fundamentalist. Just a believer. I can't find much redeeming about Barrack Obama. But, nor did I find much in that regard for any Republican candidate, other than Sarah Palin is a stone cold FOX. :-). Lol. So sue me. She's a hottie. But my honest celebrity crush is Jodie Foster. Don't care if she's gay. She trips my trigger. Again, sue me. Though I identify more conservative than not, some things just don't bug me. Sexual stuff is one of those. That's personal. Not open for scrutiny.
But, both sides use it as a staging ground. Wtfe. I didnt know single issues defined people so much. Obama has drawn up some pretty nasty lines, with race, sexual preference, gun rights, executive power, foreign policy, domestic policy, et al. Even with moderates like me. His has been a very divisive administration. But, those who agree with him don't see it that way. Honestly, I don't see his charisma, he does not inspire me. He is not a healer of rifts, he capitalizes on them, as effectively as any right leaning individual. There's nothing in either side of our governmental leadership that I admire.
VERY well said, NVplumber!
I agree totally, except for Palin and Foster. They are both too skinny. If they would each put on 10 pounds or so, THEN they would be hotties!
Though I am often mistaken for a solid conservative Repub, because I post in gun threads a lot, I am actually a moderate Independent. My stands on other issues take a very moderate position. I just don't post them much. I hit on issues that go close to home and self defense and arms hit there for me. You know why. :-).
Still, I have not voted Democrat since the early 80s, and then, only for one local rep. I , truly, hold no support for either party, and haven't for some time. I haven't voted for a presidential candidate, in good conscience, since Reagan. Were it not for all the insulting rhetoric on here, I could reach either side on certain issues. But, that chance rarely occurs. My rural background and solid stand on gun rights labels me with the left, and no other issues are considered. I'm a "redneck". End of line.
Since I am a Christian, that seals the deal with the left, a d gives the right an impression I support all their views. Even though its not so. I am not a fundamentalist. Just a believer. I can't find much redeeming about Barrack Obama. But, nor did I find much in that regard for any Republican candidate, other than Sarah Palin is a stone cold FOX. :-). Lol. So sue me. She's a hottie. But my honest celebrity crush is Jodie Foster. Don't care if she's gay. She trips my trigger. Again, sue me. Though I identify more conservative than not, some things just don't bug me. Sexual stuff is one of those. That's personal. Not open for scrutiny.
But, both sides use it as a staging ground. Wtfe. I didnt know single issues defined people so much. Obama has drawn up some pretty nasty lines, with race, sexual preference, gun rights, executive power, foreign policy, domestic policy, et al. Even with moderates like me. His has been a very divisive administration. But, those who agree with him don't see it that way. Honestly, I don't see his charisma, he does not inspire me. He is not a healer of rifts, he capitalizes on them, as effectively as any right leaning individual. There's nothing in either side of our governmental leadership that I admire.
Agreed. I'm pretty much the same way. Except the Palin thing. Yuk! LOL.
Okay. I'm not getting the connection between possible illegal employment and someone sitting on steps in Sec. 8 housing.
Getting angry over others' behavior that has no direct effect on you is indeed a control issue. It will eat you up, if not corrected. At some point - even with things that do directly effect us - we need acceptance. The serenity prayer says it eloquently:
O God, give us the serenity to accept what cannot be changed, the courage to change what can be changed, and the wisdom to know the one from the other.
Wisdom is key.
Threatening armed conflict, secession and impeachment because you lost an election is not only unwise, it's childish.
I was only tying the two situations together to help you understand the feeling of resentment; not anger. I agree, none of us can let it consume us. Just out of curiosity, are you in the mental health profession? You sound like my clinical psychologist friend.
I've been reading the threads on here. The forum having the internet demographic of angry males is manifested here in the constant often mindless complaining about the current POTUS. Instead of having threads here ruined by blind statements like Obama sucks, Obama has to go, etc, I thought I'd just create one nice thread here where anyone who doesn't want to debate like an adult, but just wants to emotionally whine about the current President can come in here and have at it.
Hopefully if people can dump their emotions here, then when they participate in other threads, they can make better posts such as I disagree with A because of B and C instead of Obama is a Kenyan muslim devil.
Anyways, please have it....
Keep in mind there are STILL plenty of posters who still complain about Bush.
O is STILL the sitting President. Are you saying we should NOT comment on his actions and non-actions?
VERY well said, NVplumber!
I agree totally, except for Palin and Foster. They are both too skinny. If they would each put on 10 pounds or so, THEN they would be hotties!
I used it when they were talking about Michelle Obama.
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