Political Forum

[tvc184]

I asked for this forum to be created after being contacted by Admin about complaints that the Locker Room had more politics that other issues and was turning into a one sided continual diatribe. For that reason the powers in control agreed to try a political forum so that at least there would be a non-political place to post other than sports issues (Locker Room) and someone could ignore politics by merely not viewing the forum. Apparently some people do not have that ability to draw themselves away from a train wreck however. 

 

This forum has degraded into the same topics over and over. Even the titles of many threads call out other members or the "other side". That alone should tell you that it isn't about an issue per se but in fanning the flames. Topics such as:

 

How we know Smitty is a low intelligence quotient human being

Big GIrl: your thoughts on unqualified supervisors

16 threads without a reply

Teabaggers hate main stream media...........

Big Girl, what do you think of this analogy

 

Other threads are continually posted about our side against your side like "low information voter" threads, Republicans/GOP are criminals or teabaggers are racists.

 

In my opinion an example valid political topic would be, should PAISD get a new bond after just passing one a few years ago or even Will Hillary run (but leaving out personal snipes). A person can easily give an opinion that PAISD does or does not need a bond without calling Obama poll numbers into it or mentioning race for the sake of mentioning race. You can answer that Hillary will run and be almost guaranteed a win or that she will likely opt out after not wanting to face examination of her time as Secretary of State or Benghazi issues. There is nothing wrong with either side if respectfully given.

 

If it was up to me, I would be deleting threads without the need for explanations that do nothing but post another opinion about one side or the other by posting a link from a politically slanted website that shows Dems/GOP are crooks, Obama lied, teabaggers anything, etc. Especially threads only call out one side or the other or are directed at an individual. If you want to flame, go to another website. There should be some valid political threads without all the silliness.  

 

Not so long ago we almost lost all political posting from the Locker Room so this spin-off forum was created as sort of an experiment. It looks like the experiment is about to fail. If admin approves I will start deleting threads (probably a majority of ones created lately) and if people don't like it, they can move on to another website. There are plenty of places to post political opinions on the Internet. I would like the ability to discuss some issues if it can be done with respect and especially if it has some local issue even if it is a national story with local interest like the Keystone Pipeline. 

 

If not, I think Admin will simply delete this forum and not allow any political issues in the Locker Room. 

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

Let's see if this cease fire can last longer than Israel's and Palestine's =D

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Let's see if this cease fire can last longer than Israel's and Palestine's =D

it could if ppl dont act like what the title of this forum is right now. ;)

[smitty]

 

I asked for this forum to be created after being contacted by Admin about complaints that the Locker Room had more politics that other issues and was turning into a one sided continual diatribe. For that reason the powers in control agreed to try a political forum so that at least there would be a non-political place to post other than sports issues (Locker Room) and someone could ignore politics by merely not viewing the forum. Apparently some people do not have that ability to draw themselves away from a train wreck however. 

 

This forum has degraded into the same topics over and over. Even the titles of many threads call out other members or the "other side". That alone should tell you that it isn't about an issue per se but in fanning the flames. Topics such as:

 

How we know Smitty is a low intelligence quotient human being

Big GIrl: your thoughts on unqualified supervisors

16 threads without a reply

Teabaggers hate main stream media...........

Big Girl, what do you think of this analogy

 

Other threads are continually posted about our side against your side like "low information voter" threads, Republicans/GOP are criminals or teabaggers are racists.

 

In my opinion an example valid political topic would be, should PAISD get a new bond after just passing one a few years ago or even Will Hillary run (but leaving out personal snipes). A person can easily give an opinion that PAISD does or does not need a bond without calling Obama poll numbers into it or mentioning race for the sake of mentioning race. You can answer that Hillary will run and be almost guaranteed a win or that she will likely opt out after not wanting to face examination of her time as Secretary of State or Benghazi issues. There is nothing wrong with either side if respectfully given.

 

If it was up to me, I would be deleting threads without the need for explanations that do nothing but post another opinion about one side or the other by posting a link from a politically slanted website that shows Dems/GOP are crooks, Obama lied, teabaggers anything, etc. Especially threads only call out one side or the other or are directed at an individual. If you want to flame, go to another website. There should be some valid political threads without all the silliness.  

 

Not so long ago we almost lost all political posting from the Locker Room so this spin-off forum was created as sort of an experiment. It looks like the experiment is about to fail. If admin approves I will start deleting threads (probably a majority of ones created lately) and if people don't like it, they can move on to another website. There are plenty of places to post political opinions on the Internet. I would like the ability to discuss some issues if it can be done with respect and especially if it has some local issue even if it is a national story with local interest like the Keystone Pipeline. 

 

If not, I think Admin will simply delete this forum and not allow any political issues in the Locker Room. 

 

For the record -- Low Information Voters is not a cut down.  Was seeing if anyone on the left could connect the dots.  I don't think they ever have concerning this.  LOL!  Hence, I've said before that what I post is for educational purposes to lift the Low Information Voter.  My opinion is that the majority of those that voted for obama didn't have the information necessary to make an "informed" decision.  If a discussion ensues, then great.  If not, then great.  But, let's be honest:  Which side starts the name calling??  Seems like that is who needs to be dealt with.  Yes -- this is a political forum.  The other side has given plenty to expose.  When the other side couldn't handle the truth when exposed they went to name calling.  I can't speak for the others on the right, but I never once got into the name calling.  Didn't need to.  But I knew the other side would start it. They always do.  My name was always brought up but I never got into these discussions.  That was intentional.  You know the old saying, give um enough rope.  And they usually passed with flying colors.  I say don't delete the forum but police the individuals that need to be policed!!  Again -- just my opinion...

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

Lol this guy..

For the record -- Low Information Voters is not a cut down.  Was seeing if anyone on the left could connect the dots.  I don't think they ever have concerning this.  LOL!  Hence, I've said before that what I post is for educational purposes to lift the Low Information Voter.  My opinion is that the majority of those that voted for obama didn't have the information necessary to make an "informed" decision.  If a discussion ensues, then great.  If not, then great.  But, let's be honest:  Which side starts the name calling??  Seems like that is who needs to be dealt with.  Yes -- this is a political forum.  The other side has given plenty to expose.  When the other side couldn't handle the truth when exposed they went to name calling.  I can't speak for the others on the right, but I never once got into the name calling.  Didn't need to.  But I knew the other side would start it. They always do.  My name was always brought up but I never got into these discussions.  That was intentional.  You know the old saying, give um enough rope.  And they usually passed with flying colors.  I say don't delete the forum but police the individuals that need to be policed!!  Again -- just my opinion...

[PN-G bamatex]

I suggest both of you stop. Now.

[PN-G bamatex]

Forums typically have built in censorship routines that block or change profane words. Could we add routines for terms like "teabagger," "low information voter" and so on?

[mat]

I have quit reading most of the political posts all together. This is the first one in a while. Way too much repetitive disrespect on both sides of the political fence.

 

On the plus side; it has kept the locker room less cluttered.

[smitty]

Lol this guy..
 

What part do you take exception with?  All one has to do is connect the dots!

[smitty]

Forums typically have built in censorship routines that block or change profane words. Could we add routines for terms like "teabagger," "low information voter" and so on?

What's wrong with Low Information Voter? 

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

Quoting in case he edits it later.

What's wrong with Low Information Voter?

[smitty]

Quoting in case he edits it later.
 

And the problem is?

[Bobcat1]

TVC - I'm with you and will help you police this forum.  

[Bigdog]

And the problem is?

 

Do you not understand the warning??  Knock it off!

[smitty]

Do you not understand the warning??  Knock it off!

I'm trying to get an understanding.  What is there to knock off? 

[smitty]

TVC - I'm with you and will help you police this forum.  

Attaboy!

[Big girl]

I get it. I would love to have decent discussions in regards to political matters. I gave up and my motto became "if you cant beat them, join them". I feel like this has become a bashing Obama forum.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Prime examples of the name change. Smh. *sigh*

[smitty]

Prime examples of the name change. Smh. *sigh*

With one exception - smitty never got in pissing match with anyone.  My name was brought many times but I was NEVER part of the conversations.  Like I said in my previous post, give them enough rope...    ;)    But you are right --the name change tells the tale! 

[EnlightenedChosenOne]

Try reading the original post.

I'm trying to get an understanding.  What is there to knock off?

[smitty]

I get it. I would love to have decent discussions in regards to political matters. I gave up and my motto became "if you cant beat them, join them". I feel like this has become a bashing Obama forum.

Actually I wanted your opinion on a post I started, "Ferguson Looting."  But you never said anything.    :)

[Big girl]

With one exception - smitty never got in pissing match with anyone. My name was brought many times but I was NEVER part of the conversations. Like I said in my previous post, give them enough rope... ;) But you are right --the name change tells the tale!

but look at the absurd things you post. It appears that you are trying to tick people off.

[Big girl]

Actually I wanted your opinion on a post I started, "Ferguson Looting." But you never said anything. :)

I think that it was unwarranted.

[Big girl]

Ridiculous, actually.

[thetragichippy]

but look at the absurd things you post. It appears that you are trying to tick people off.

 

What is absurd to one is possibly not to someone else. I don't feel it was the post that were the issue (because I ignored most of them), it was the responses of both sides.