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  • Nov 21, 2012, 04:43 AM
    NeedKarma
    Privacy in the US is a thing of the past.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 07:05 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by paraclete View Post
    you are not complaining about polispeak, are you? I didn''t hear you complaining when Romney outlined his ambitious program

    Why would I complain about not raising taxes, fewer regulations and no Obamacare? Far less worrisome than a guy that campaigned on Romney is evil and everything is Bush's fault.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 07:09 AM
    NeedKarma
    Apparently your counterparts think that Obama is so evil that seceding from the republic is preferable. Are you immune to what the right says about Obama??
  • Nov 21, 2012, 07:13 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    Apparently your counterparts think that Obama is so evil that seceding from the republic is preferable. Are you immune to what the right says about Obama???

    You do realize those petitions could have been put there by liberals trying to create mischief don't you? No one is actually trying to secede, don't be so naïve.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 07:37 AM
    NeedKarma
    Wow, it's amazing what your mind will believe in order to keep the ideology alive. It's like a cult.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 07:49 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    Wow, it's amazing what your mind will believe in order to keep the ideology alive. It's like a cult.

    It's more like reality, you should try it some time.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 07:51 AM
    NeedKarma
    What's your proof that the creators and signers are all "liberals trying to create mischief"?
  • Nov 21, 2012, 08:22 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    What's your proof that the creators and signers are all "liberals trying to create mischief"?

    See there? What's your aversion to reality? The words "could have been" have a much different meaning than "are all". Are you done playing your puerile games today or are you up for more humiliation? I'm perfectly willing to humiliate you more if you insist.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 08:24 AM
    NeedKarma
    What are you so defensive? I only asked for the reason you believe it to be the work of liberals, to see if it is based on any facts at all. I see that it isn't.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 08:42 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    What are you so defensive? I only asked for the reason you believe it to be the work of liberals, to see if it is based on any facts at all. I see that it isn't.

    I see you chose to be further humiliated. Do they pay for psychiatric care in Canada?
  • Nov 21, 2012, 08:50 AM
    NeedKarma
    Why are you consistently attacking me instead of simply answering with facts?
  • Nov 21, 2012, 08:59 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    Why are you consistently attacking me instead of simply answering with facts?

    Dude, just living in reality as I said way back. As always you started it with this mockery, "Wow, it's amazing what your mind will believe in order to keep the ideology alive. It's like a cult. "

    When you stop the buillsh*t and trolling I'll stop humiliating you in response. Seems fair to me.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 09:00 AM
    NeedKarma
    So no facts then, just a hunch on your part.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 09:11 AM
    smearcase
    I was admonished a couple of months back and accused of insulting another member which was reversed by management I believe. But you folks openly admit your intention to humiliate other members and get away with it. I admit I don't know the rules of this site very well but I see this type of bickering with questions in many categories and I think it deters a lot of folks from asking questions or trying to help others when they anticipate attacks from their fellow members.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 09:11 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    So no facts then, just a hunch on your part.

    Troll someone else, and grow up. What are you, 12?
  • Nov 21, 2012, 09:15 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smearcase View Post
    I was admonished a couple of months back and accused of insulting another member which was reversed by management I believe. But you folks openly admit your intention to humiliate other members and get away with it. I admit I don't know the rules of this site very well but I see this type of bickering with questions in many categories and I think it deters a lot of folks from asking questions or trying to help others when they anticipate attacks from their fellow members.

    It does distract, but if the mods aren't going to restrain this dude and his constant trolling/creeping/attacking/insulting it won't change.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 09:28 AM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smearcase View Post
    I was admonished a couple of months back and accused of insulting another member which was reversed by management I believe. But you folks openly admit your intention to humiliate other members and get away with it. I admit I don't know the rules of this site very well but I see this type of bickering with questions in many categories and I think it deters a lot of folks from asking questions or trying to help others when they anticipate attacks from their fellow members.

    More off-topic chat is allowed on this board because it is a "discussion board" and more free wheeling. Rarely does it attract new members, maybe because politics is such a hot-button topic. Unless a member is extremely disruptive here and/or is reported, mods mostly ignore what said on Current Events.

    If you see a comment anywhere on the site that annoys or upsets you or is out of line in some way, please report it. Mods don't read every thread and every post but we do follow up on every report.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 09:32 AM
    smearcase
    This comment was in response to speechless (hadn't seen WG comment)
    I won't judge who is right or wrong but I respect your willingness to openly discuss the issue. And you are correct-- rules are never effective if they aren't applied equally for everybody subject to them.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 09:38 AM
    Wondergirl
    Sometimes a member gets too emotionally involved with a topic or another member and needs a calming PM discussion or even time away from the site. Rather than have members frustrated with someone or something (a post, a thread, a comment), please RIP it and let us figure out what to do about it. The mods are amazingly sensitive as they wield their velvet hammer. :)
  • Nov 21, 2012, 10:02 AM
    NeedKarma
    Quote:

    It does distract, but if the mods aren't going to restrain this dude and his constant trolling/creeping/attacking/insulting it won't change.
    Quite certain he was referring to you.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 10:48 AM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by NeedKarma View Post
    Quite certain he was referring to you.

    And I responded appropriately. See how easy that is?
  • Nov 21, 2012, 10:49 AM
    NeedKarma
    Ah, I wasn't aware you were speaking of yourself in the third person.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 10:54 AM
    speechlesstx
    Obviously you still choose to be immature. Have a nice day.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 10:55 AM
    NeedKarma
    You actually never answered the original question.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 11:08 AM
    tomder55
    Why don't you start your own thred for a pissing match .
  • Nov 21, 2012, 11:08 AM
    speechlesstx
    Have a nice day.
  • Nov 21, 2012, 11:11 AM
    NeedKarma
    Thanks, you too.
  • Nov 22, 2012, 06:03 PM
    paraclete
    Hey!
  • Nov 23, 2012, 04:27 AM
    tomder55
    Nothing new on this front as the US is taking a holiday weekend of eating turkey and watching American football . On the political front we are reduced to watching the President pardon two turkeys (last year's pardoned turkey was euthanized this week;so it was only a temporary reprieve) .
  • Nov 23, 2012, 04:31 AM
    paraclete
    Euthanized, this that PC for he got the axe and is now the President's dinner? Quaint customs you have over there
  • Nov 23, 2012, 04:42 AM
    tomder55
    Oh they say the bird didn't end up on anyone's dinner table ,but I have my doubts.
  • Nov 26, 2012, 12:23 PM
    speechlesstx
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by tomder55 View Post
    oh they say the bird didn't end up on anyone's dinner table ,but I have my doubts.

    PETA wasn't even happy that the turkey gets pardoned...

    Quote:

    Dear Mr. President:

    People who are vegetarian for religious, health, environmental, or ethical reasons—with all due respect, I'm writing on behalf of them all as well as on behalf of PETA's millions of members and supporters, particularly young vegetarians who look to you to recognize their very existence.

    You understand so well that African-Americans, women, and members of the LGBT community have been poorly served throughout history, and now I am asking you to consider other living beings who are ridiculed, belittled, and treated as if their sentience, feelings, and very natures count for nothing.

    The White House turkey "pardon" is a sorely outdated event. It makes light of the mass slaughter of some 46 million gentle, intelligent birds and portrays the United States' president as being in some sort of business partnership with the turkey-killing industry. Turkeys do not need to be "pardoned"—they are not guilty of anything other than being born into a world of prejudice. They are innocents who should be respected for who they are: good mothers, smart birds, and interesting animals.

    This year, we encourage you to forgo this event, which so many Americans find offensive, and choose a delicious, healthy Tofurky roast for your family's holiday table. Thank you for your consideration. We wish you, your family, and all Americans a happy, violence-free Thanksgiving.

    Very truly yours,

    Ingrid E. Newkirk
    President
    Turkey's have feelings?
  • Nov 26, 2012, 12:34 PM
    NeedKarma
    No they don't, that's why they don't have to be pardoned. Surely they must have better things to do... but then again, it is PETA.
  • Nov 26, 2012, 12:38 PM
    tomder55
    PETA got "Sir " Paul McCartney to make a public service commercial to get us to eat tofurkey
  • Nov 26, 2012, 12:42 PM
    NeedKarma
    Ok.
    You should make a competing commercial talking about the deliciousness of turkey.
  • Nov 26, 2012, 01:27 PM
    paraclete
    Does the follishness never stop
  • Nov 27, 2012, 11:52 AM
    talaniman
    Smoked turkey is delicious. That's NOT foolish!

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