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Originally Posted by host

I do not want to read a thread about how you "feel".

Then, don't read it.

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Originally Posted by host

This is supposed to be a place where members with informed opinions put up link referenced
arguments for others to respond to with equally well referenced details.
I'm not sure that you have accomplished that here.

Huh?

So JBX isn't allowed to start a thread like this?

I may agree/disagree with him, but he definitely has a right to (a) have an opinion and (b) share his opinion. Regardless of my opinion on his thoughts, I thought they were framed well. He stated his opinion and then backed up his opinion with personal thoughts. If he is pulling from his own memory, he doesn't have to post a link to every thought that comes into his head. Now, if he states something as factual and it isn't, then it would be appropriate to correct the information. Telling him that this isn't the place for his opinions is COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE.

I just doublechecked the rules for this board and see nothing like the "rule" you mentioned.

It's kinda like watching TV - don't like the show, change the channel. You don't like the opinion expressed, either respond intelligently or change the channel.

JBX, you may want to check out <a href="http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=73622"> this thread</a>

That is all.

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Originally Posted by docbungle

Well, this is what scares me.

The left and the right are so concerned with what side they're on, and so intent on defending themselves, that they've lost all real focus on what really matters to humanity, to us. All that matters is that they win, and the other side loses.

That's what is most important.

Why are so many people willing to fall under the label "Democrat" or "Republican" and accept the values of that party as their own? This, in and of itself - this buying into a ideology that by it's very nature divides - plants the seeds of anger, hate and oppressiveness that are, as we speak, growing and growing and growing all accross the country.

No one ever concedes. The other side is always wrong, even when they're not. Nothing can be proven to be true or false. Not in the context that everyone from both sides will agree that it is true or false.

It's a fucking commercial. And what really, I mean really scares me, is that I don't see a realistic chance that an independent nominee, one that is not owned by a conglomerate, will ever see the light of day as a serious contender for the presidency.

I see the Democrats and the Republicans the same way many of you see organized religion: full of itself and trying to convert the masses, in this country and abroad. And people just lapping it up.

amen docbungle!!!!!

the republicans controlling the white house (let's face it, it is not the cheerleader) can not admit any wrong. the republicans who cast votes for the cheerleader can't admit they are wrong either. so they lock-step....ok....goose-step to the beat of hannity, that fathead with the drug addiction and whatever other bile spewed out in what used to be called media.

the democrats don't have anything to admit to, so they just say the republicans controlling the white house are wrong.

anyone who thinks that the man who is in the office right now controls or does anything connected with running our country is seriously missing the facts. the court-appointed president is an idiot, a beard.

what is refreshing in politics is arnold in california. while a republican, he truly is breaking from the ranks environmentally.

we do need a new system. nader just aint gonna cut it. there is no way everyone sacks up and elects a third-party candidate. the democrats probably could do it, but most registered republicans are too afraid to break away.

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Originally Posted by KMA-628

Then, don't read it.

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It's kinda like watching TV - don't like the show, change the channel. You don't like the opinion expressed, either respond intelligently or change the channel.

Very well said.

Mr Mephisto

The main problem I've seen with most Republicans, especially in this election season, is that they have nothing to grab onto but blatantly blind party loyalty. A week ago I was listening to my republican grandfather and uncle discussing politics and my uncle said "We cant let one of them get into office again." . Then they just go on ranting about how people are just voting for Kerry just because he isn't Bush. I heard a quote once that really expresses how I feel about the whole Kerry flip-flopping issue, and here it is:

"America, the only place where people would prefer to be led by someone who is consistently wrong over someone who would reevaluate his opinion to determine what is truly best."

I think that sums it up. :cool:

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Originally Posted by KMA-628

Then, don't read it.

It's kinda like watching TV - don't like the show, change the channel. You don't like the opinion expressed, either respond intelligently or change the channel.

Maybe we should apply this concept to all threads. Then the mods could take a break from closing them down. As they have apparently taken a break from closing this one down.