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[TxHoops]

On the first page of this forum. Someone needs a friend 😂

[TROJANSWIN]

16 threads that even big girl can't argue with!

[thetragichippy]

This forum has went from a discussion forum to a Left against Right, Republican against Democrat and Black against white.

 

There are only a group of posters that I respect and listen to their view.  When this forum first started their was decent discussions and very few "talking points" posted from whatever side you were on.

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

You know it's bad when the more extreme republicans here claim there isn't a middle ground aka moderate. I'm socially liberal and fiscally conservative but the republican intellectuals here call anyone who isn't a dedicated Fox News watcher a communist/socialist/fascist

There's no point in even attempting to have a rational discussion unless it's with a few select posters who understand both parties have their flaws.

This forum has went from a discussion forum to a Left against Right, Republican against Democrat and Black against white.

There are only a group of posters that I respect and listen to their view. When this forum first started their was decent discussions and very few "talking points" posted from whatever side you were on.

[thetragichippy]

You know it's bad when the more extreme republicans here claim there isn't a middle ground aka moderate. I'm socially liberal and fiscally conservative but the republican intellectuals here call anyone who isn't a dedicated Fox News watcher a communist/socialist/fascist

There's no point in even attempting to have a rational discussion unless it's with a few select posters who understand both parties have their flaws.

I'm not extreme anything.....

[TxHoops]

This forum has went from a discussion forum to a Left against Right, Republican against Democrat and Black against white.

 

There are only a group of posters that I respect and listen to their view.  When this forum first started their was decent discussions and very few "talking points" posted from whatever side you were on.

 

 

Couldn't agree more.  Precisely the reason I rarely read this board anymore.  That and it is diluted with 30 cut and paste threads every time I visit...

[smitty]

On the first page of this forum. Someone needs a friend

Not really looking for a debate.  But it's OK if there is.  A lot of my post are for educational purposes.  Stuff one will not see on the "lame stream media."   I take a "no response" as, one can't refute it.  Or, a liberal can't understand it!  Hence -- the need fo mo edumacation!      ;)

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Ppl blow kisses on here.

[LumRaiderFan]

Smitty has been posting on here a while...it's not his fault this administration provides so much low hanging fruit.

If the posts are so absurd, post a rebuttal... If you can't, figure out why not.

[TxHoops]

Not really looking for a debate. But it's OK if there is. A lot of my post are for educational purposes. Stuff one will not see on the "lame stream media." I take a "no response" as, one can't refute it. Or, a liberal can't understand it! Hence -- the need fo mo edumacation! ;)

Ummm ok. Might want to consider the "watered down the board so your threads don't get read" option. Just sayin...

[PN-G bamatex]

This forum has went from a discussion forum to a Left against Right, Republican against Democrat and Black against white.

 

There are only a group of posters that I respect and listen to their view.  When this forum first started their was decent discussions and very few "talking points" posted from whatever side you were on.

 

I never thought I would say this. I'm not kidding. I NEVER thought I would say this.

 

I miss the days of Dickie V.  :D

[PN-G bamatex]

You know it's bad when the more extreme republicans here claim there isn't a middle ground aka moderate. I'm socially liberal and fiscally conservative but the republican intellectuals here call anyone who isn't a dedicated Fox News watcher a communist/socialist/fascist

There's no point in even attempting to have a rational discussion unless it's with a few select posters who understand both parties have their flaws.
 

 

Now you have to admit, you do the same thing. I know you only do it to show the foolishness of it all, but that only perpetuates the cycle and you know it. I mean, look at your username.

[PAMFAM10]

I'm pretty much new to this ...but I can post that it's raining outside and some people will blame it on a certain party. ..Both sides. I'm just saying we never bounce ideas of each other. Every day it's R vs D .it's not even worth posting anything you know we're ever body stand...WITH THERE PARTY. It's only a few posters who says anything that not right out off a handbook.

[smitty]

I'm pretty much new to this ...but I can post that it's raining outside and some people will blame it on a certain party. ..Both sides. I'm just saying we never bounce ideas of each other. Every day it's R vs D .it's not even worth posting anything you know we're ever body stand...WITH THERE PARTY. It's only a few posters who says anything that not right out off a handbook.

Fell free at any time to post something you want to discuss.  Never has been a problem.  But -- why be upset when this gets political?  The name of the forum is SETX Political Arena.  If you think your side is being unfairly criticized then bring proof to refute it. 

[stevenash]

Few things are more transparent than when someone gets on this board and, under the guise of neutrality , attempts to portray himself/herself  as "above the fray" because he or she is without predilection and therefore, is more "reasoned" and "objective"( and don't forget "enlightened")  We all have our  leanings/tendencies and there is little sense in trying to portray yourself as something you are not.  I was particularly amused when EOC spoke of how "dedicated Fox viewers" describe the opposition as  communist, socialist, and fascist.  I wish to respond to that by asking who is doing the  talking when we substitute those descriptive terms with racist, homophobe, and compassionless?

[thetragichippy]

I never thought I would say this. I'm not kidding. I NEVER thought I would say this.

 

I miss the days of Dickie V.  :D

 

Let's not get carried away....

[thetragichippy]

I'm pretty much new to this ...but I can post that it's raining outside and some people will blame it on a certain party. ..Both sides. I'm just saying we never bounce ideas of each other. Every day it's R vs D .it's not even worth posting anything you know we're ever body stand...WITH THERE PARTY. It's only a few posters who says anything that not right out off a handbook.

 

I agree

 

and I also can't stand when someone answers a question WITH ANOTHER QUESTION!

 

Example: Why did Bush go to Iraq?  

 

                Why does Obama want to rule the world?

 

Answer the question asked, then ask your question.

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

This is exactly my point.

Stevenash is essentially saying I'm bleeding heart liberal that tries to "portray myself as something you are not". Sorry I'm not going to be sitting on here high fiving and patting YALL on the back for posting the same topics every single day. Two of your lap dogs already liked your post, serious lols.

This political forum is a dump.

Few things are more transparent than when someone gets on this board and, under the guise of neutrality , attempts to portray himself/herself  as "above the fray" because he or she is without predilection and therefore, is more "reasoned" and "objective"( and don't forget "enlightened")  We all have our  leanings/tendencies and there is little sense in trying to portray yourself as something you are not.  I was particularly amused when EOC spoke of how "dedicated Fox viewers" describe the opposition as  communist, socialist, and fascist.  I wish to respond to that by asking who is doing the  talking when we substitute those descriptive terms with racist, homophobe, and compassionless?

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

It's called derailing a topic on purpose.

Smitty does it in every single thread because he's incapable of having a rational discussion and thinks he's making a valid point.

Stevenash also purposely derails a thread if he knows you're making a valid point and wants to change the subject. Stevenash is like bill o Reilly and Hannity. Intelligent guys who are crafty at shifting "debates" in their favor.

I've started to do it because all my topics get derailed so you better believe I'm not wasting my time attempting to have a rational discussion

I agree
 
and I also can't stand when someone answers a question WITH ANOTHER QUESTION!
 
Example: Why did Bush go to Iraq?  
 
                Why does Obama want to rule the world?
 
Answer the question asked, then ask your question.

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

Yes, but only because this board is FUBAR.

Now you have to admit, you do the same thing. I know you only do it to show the foolishness of it all, but that only perpetuates the cycle and you know it. I mean, look at your username.

[stevenash]

Would this be the time for me to ask you if you sincerely believe you get more reliable news reports from Al Jazeera than Fox?  How does one shift a debate in their favor?  I was thinking that you say what you want to say and then I say what I want to say and then let the chips fall where they may.  And, by the way, there is no way that you can describe me as intelligent and/or crafty because, long ago, you defined me as an unenlightened commoner.  It is your responsibility to be tolerant of those with lesser intellect and celebrate the "diversity" of varying mental capabilities on this board.( yours being at the top, of course)

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

Yes, I sincerely believe Al Jazeera is more reliable than Fox News. To be fair, it's pretty easy to be more reliable than Fox News. Fox News is complete trash. It's a 24/7 anti Obama hate machine that doesn't even attempt to be "fair & balanced".

 

Of course, commoners (especially in the deep south where edumucation standards are at all time highs) lack critical thinking skills and assume Fox News is fair and balanced because it says so in their slogan :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

Would this be the time for me to ask you if you sincerely believe you get more reliable news reports from Al Jazeera than Fox?  How does one shift a debate in their favor?  I was thinking that you say what you want to say and then I say what I want to say and then let the chips fall where they may.  And, by the way, there is no way that you can describe me as intelligent and/or crafty because, long ago, you defined me as an unenlightened commoner.  It is your responsibility to be tolerant of those with lesser intellect and celebrate the "diversity" of varying mental capabilities on this board.( yours being at the top, of course)

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

I must however give Fox News credit for their ability to hire and retain really good looking women. A+ in that department

[stevenash]

I believe you overstate your case against Fox.  Sorry, but not being in the tank for Obama ( like every other network and the vast majority of newspapers) does not qualify an organization as trash.  If Fox was lying as you, Big Girl, and a few others contend, they would be in court all of the time defending themselves.  If there was the slightest chance of that taking place, the left would have already done so.  If you don't mind, give me two or three examples of blatant lies that Fox has offered from their newspeople ( opinions don't count) in regard to Obama or his administration.  After that, I would also be interested in knowing how you arrived at the conclusion that Al Jazeera is a reliable news source.  If my memory is correct, they were the ones who featured "Baghdad Bob" shortly after we had invaded Iraq saying " There are no American infidels in Baghdad, never"  and " we have them surrounded in their tanks"  Oops. forgot to add this inquiry.  Tell me what you think of NBC when they edited the George Zimmerman  tape with the OBVIOUS attempt to fan the flames of racial hatred and sway public opinion in the Trayvon Martin Case.  Go back a little further and tell me what you thought of the Dan Rather escapade regarding George Bush some years ago where forged documents unauthenticated /forged documents were used to present a case.  After all of that, I would like to know why Fox is somehow "lesser" than NBC or CBS.

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

Make another topic and I'll address your unending questions when I get some free time

 

I believe you overstate your case against Fox.  Sorry, but not being in the tank for Obama ( like every other network and the vast majority of newspapers) does not qualify an organization as trash.  If Fox was lying as you, Big Girl, and a few others contend, they would be in court all of the time defending themselves.  If there was the slightest chance of that taking place, the left would have already done so.  If you don't mind, give me two or three examples of blatant lies that Fox has offered from their newspeople ( opinions don't count) in regard to Obama or his administration.  After that, I would also be interested in knowing how you arrived at the conclusion that Al Jazeera is a reliable news source.  If my memory is correct, they were the ones who featured "Baghdad Bob" shortly after we had invaded Iraq saying " There are no American infidels in Baghdad, never"  and " we have them surrounded in their tanks"