Politics

[Shelby07]

Forgive my assumption here, but...


I don't know what your political persuasion is, but I am assuming you're a "repug" like me. If you weren't you'd probably be agreeing with a lot of what is being said. If you are the kind who is uncomfortable with confrontation then don't read the politics forum. Most of the people on the board are from the east and west coasts, very Democratic and sometimes irrationally passionate, in my view. But I can't hold that against them and don't want to stifle those with opposit views. It's what keeps us all on an even keel. (Hell, even SDVM and BPP say something smart occasionally. ) They are a great bunch of guys and because I disagree with some of their political views that doesn't make them any less as people. They don't have to agree with me, but everyone needs to stand for something! If these were the kind of guys who check the "undecided" box on a poll, I'd leave. Those are the people who add nothing to this world. Decide on something and be pasionate about it, dammit! The only thing that sets us apart from other species is passion. If you want to debate, then let your opinions be heard. If you want to ignore people's passions then lurk or just post in the cigar forum. This is, after all, a community.


AND... I strongly disagree that you can't learn anything on this forum.


With that said, I would hope you would join in.


Note to administrator: Can we get rid of the "censored" smiley and get a "soapbox" one??? Nobody ever uses the "censored" one on this board. It seems like such a waste.

[mauied1101]

Note to administrator: Can we get rid of the "censored" smiley and get a "soapbox" one??? Nobody ever uses the "censored" one on this board. It seems like such a waste.

Shelby - what the are you talking about? I use the censored face and I'll continue to use the face as I see fit!

[Shelby07]

Shelby - what the are you talking about? I use the censored face and I'll continue to use the face as I see fit!

Oh, shut the up!

[Tolije]

Forgive my assumption here, but...


I don't know what your political persuasion is, but I am assuming you're a "repug" like me. If you weren't you'd probably be agreeing with a lot of what is being said. If you are the kind who is uncomfortable with confrontation then don't read the politics forum. Most of the people on the board are from the east and west coasts, very Democratic and sometimes irrationally passionate, in my view. But I can't hold that against them and don't want to stifle those with opposit views. It's what keeps us all on an even keel. (Hell, even SDVM and BPP say something smart occasionally. ) They are a great bunch of guys and because I disagree with some of their political views that doesn't make them any less as people. They don't have to agree with me, but everyone needs to stand for something! If these were the kind of guys who check the "undecided" box on a poll, I'd leave. Those are the people who add nothing to this world. Decide on something and be pasionate about it, dammit! The only thing that sets us apart from other species is passion. If you want to debate, then let your opinions be heard. If you want to ignore people's passions then lurk or just post in the cigar forum. This is, after all, a community.


AND... I strongly disagree that you can't learn anything on this forum.


With that said, I would hope you would join in.


Note to administrator: Can we get rid of the "censored" smiley and get a "soapbox" one??? Nobody ever uses the "censored" one on this board. It seems like such a waste.

First I would like to say that I did not mean to imply that I could not learn from this board. I have learned a great deal from many people here.

I do not consider myself a Democrat nor Republican. I found many valid points in the exchange the that SmokingDVM started. I view myself as politically open minded. I obviously did not word my post very well, because the reaction that I got was truly not what I intended.

I realize that I have very few posts here - thus making me a newbie to the board and in many members' opinions, insignificant. I am not, however, a newbie in life and have been involved in many political discussions in my life. Being new here, I simply did not fully understand the bigger picture of the community and had obviously not caught on while observing the past couple of months. I was using the forums to escape the politics of my daily life. And today was frustrated and thought that I could voice it here without being completely decapitated.

If offering my suggestion was wrong and makes me an ASSHAT - then I wear the title - not proudly, but all the same.

OK - after looking a little, now I think you're . You posted this at 4:30PM, saying:



You already edited your introduction on 4:10PM with the following:


So what you amounted to doing is quitting and killing off your intro/info before stirring the pot and posting this. Cleaned up and right before leaving you write us a nice note good bye? BPP was wrong - you're not a potential - you're a card-carrying member.

I'd say don't let the door hit you on the way out but you've obviously left.

Mauied1101,

A definate mistake on my part and would add it back if it would make any difference.

To all,

I truly did not mean to stir up any trouble and realize now that I should have either left quietly or joined the debate. I see now that this board is a tight community that extends beyond the love of cigars. OK , so I am the ASSHAT of the day..week...month.. I accept that.

[basil]

I truly did not mean to stir up any trouble and realize now that I should have either left quietly or joined the debate.

You really don't have to do either. You could just read about cigars. Or ask cigar-related questions. You seem to be ok - a bit impulsive - but not a real troll. Read more, post less is good advice. You have to participate some too. However, I'd avoid calling for radical changes on the board within my first, say, 500 posts or so. By then your proposal will look as silly as it did to the rest of us. heh. Good luck, stick around, and stop trying to take over, goddammit.

[Empire23]

Every BBS I have ever been to has always had an off topic section to talk about everything and anything. And wether its been a BBS for motorcycles, cigars, gaming, hockey, or whatever, there are always discussions about politics that get heated.

In the end, most of the time, people discussing (not arguing) the politics are friends from the board and they dont take it too far. After the discussion, it goes back to normal, just like if you were discussing something with your friends or family in person.

Theres no need to remove sections of a board that are being used in the right way and not abused. If something comes up where two or more members get into it and take it too far, then maybe the mods will handle it then and take proper action.

[Shelby07]

Just as an aside, I believe when Hex put his warning up someone had just suggested something violent might happen to the President. I think that is where he was drawing the line. I believe the part about limiting political talk to cigars was more of a suggestion than a directive. I'm sure if I'm wrong on this Hex will let me know.

[hex1848]

Just as an aside, I believe when Hex put his warning up someone had just suggested something violent might happen to the President. I think that is where he was drawing the line. I believe the part about limiting political talk to cigars was more of a suggestion than a directive. I'm sure if I'm wrong on this Hex will let me know.

What he said.

Can I move this thread into Politics now?

[nhcigarfan]

Can I move this thread into Politics now?

LMAO - any time you want bud.

[slcraiders]

You really don't have to do either. You could just read about cigars. Or ask cigar-related questions. You seem to be ok - a bit impulsive - but not a real troll. Read more, post less is good advice. You have to participate some too. However, I'd avoid calling for radical changes on the board within my first, say, 500 posts or so. By then your proposal will look as silly as it did to the rest of us. heh. Good luck, stick around, and stop trying to take over, goddammit.

What he said...

And,... Empire has some great advice too. Most of my best friends are people that I did not agree with or folks that totally annoyed the hell out of me initially. They grew on me (like a fungus) or whatever the hell else. I, for one, would attend WOXOFs BBQ in a hearbeat. Maybe you and SmokinDVM will become buds some fine day. Who knows? I have seen stranger things emerge from this board like "a large trout bass".

[kevin7]

tolije dont let the door hit you in the cunt on the way out bitch. If peoples opinions dont line up with yours too fucking bad. I am a repub but as far as I can see Sid and SmokinDVM are Dems. Big motherfucking deal ,I hope to meet Sid if he ever comes down to the fucking beach like the rest of B'flo and maybe meet DVM one day. You would be suprised at the political,racial, economic and other diversity we have at our herfs. We mostly talk loud and proud here on this board,it aint for school boys or pansys . A lot of us are over 40 yrs old and pretty set in our ways too and pretty surly. Grow a sack or hit the door

K7

[WhiteWidow]

is there anymore more badass on this board than k7

[basil]

Yep dats sumada shit right dere.

[bigpoppapuff]

tolije dont let the door hit you in the cunt on the way out bitch. If peoples opinions dont line up with yours too fucking bad. I am a repub but as far as I can see Sid and SmokinDVM are Dems. Big motherfucking deal ,I hope to meet Sid if he ever comes down to the fucking beach like the rest of B'flo and maybe meet DVM one day. You would be suprised at the political,racial, economic and other diversity we have at our herfs. We mostly talk loud and proud here on this board,it aint for school boys or pansys . A lot of us are over 40 yrs old and pretty set in our ways too and pretty surly. Grow a sack or hit the door

K7

and once again some sugar-coating from kevin.......

[Shelby07]

tolije dont let the door hit you in the cunt on the way out bitch. If peoples opinions dont line up with yours too fucking bad. I am a repub but as far as I can see Sid and SmokinDVM are Dems. Big motherfucking deal ,I hope to meet Sid if he ever comes down to the fucking beach like the rest of B'flo and maybe meet DVM one day. You would be suprised at the political,racial, economic and other diversity we have at our herfs. We mostly talk loud and proud here on this board,it aint for school boys or pansys . A lot of us are over 40 yrs old and pretty set in our ways too and pretty surly. Grow a sack or hit the door

K7

Hey Kevin, Is the rumor that you applied for a position as a greeter at WalMart true??

[thepyrofish]

I thought he worked at the post office???