politics

[GreenMonster]

I'm not trying to stir the pot here, just wondering if it was illegal to open a political thread on the non-sports forum. Anyone know?

[ASUFrisbeeStud]

It's been fine over there so far, but I'm not a mod so who knows.

[crzyjournalist03]

see the blue colored thread at the top of the forum that says "No politics"?

I'm guessing that would mean politics are a no-go.

[jason]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
see the blue colored thread at the top of the forum that says "No politics"?

I'm guessing that would mean politics are a no-go. i think stickies lose their validity after 4 months of uselessness.....

[ASUFrisbeeStud]

Yeah and there are only like 6 of us that ever post on the nonsports forum anyways so I say its ok.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by ASUFrisbeeStud
Yeah and there are only like 6 of us that ever post on the nonsports forum anyways so I say its ok.

I say it's not......sorry!!:p

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I say it's not......sorry!!:p

What about the donating member forum?

[sectionCwannabe]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
What about the donating member forum?
i was wondering the same

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
What about the donating member forum?

The rules are a bit more lax there...tis true.;)

[GreenMonster]

Thanks for the wisdom RM. I was just wondering. I saw the Stickie and thought it was a valid question. It's so easy to slip off the wagon in some of these threads, football needs to hurry up and return.

[Phil C]

BE POLITICALLY CORRECT!!

:mad:

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by Phil C
BE POLITICALLY CORRECT!!

:mad:

Now there you go talking politics again! Stop it before you cause this thread to be closed.

[ronwx5x]

Originally posted by ASUFrisbeeStud
Yeah and there are only like 6 of us that ever post on the nonsports forum anyways so I say its ok.

And there's a sticky over there that says "No more politics folks", just like this forum.

[bobcat4life]

I am here in case this gets closed



as a POST PADDING MODERATOR, it should be closed though

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
I am here in case this gets closed



as a POST PADDING MODERATOR, it should be closed though
It's now closed to you! Good suggestion! :taunt: :taunt:

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
It's now closed to you! Good suggestion! :taunt: :taunt: :tisk: Thats mean

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
:tisk: Thats mean
And??????? :p

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
And??????? :p Power hungry!! :mad:

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by GreenMonster
I'm not trying to stir the pot here, just wondering if it was illegal to open a political thread on the non-sports forum. Anyone know? I had a similar question and was advised that goverment and and such issues were OK to discuss, but when someone twists it toward one party or the other, or a particular political figure is brought up the thread will be closed.

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
And??????? :p :rolleyes:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by IHStangFan
:rolleyes:
Take it up in pm if you have a problem!

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Take it up in pm if you have a problem!

And this is way I love/fear LH Panther. Mom. She "keeps it real" more than any mod I have seen on this board.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Take it up in pm if you have a problem! Who do you think you are?? A mod?? Ohh look at me my name is highlighted in a sort of blueish green color I am super awesome now!! :D :D

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
What about the donating member forum?
Originally posted by Ranger Mom
The rules are a bit more lax there...tis true.;)

WTH? I thought that forum was gone?!?
Did I get kicked out of that forum or what?:( :confused:

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Believe what you want, but know what you believe in.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by SintonFan
WTH? I thought that forum was gone?!?
Did I get kicked out of that forum or what?:( :confused:

Let Tony know!

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by LE Dad
I had a similar question and was advised that goverment and and such issues were OK to discuss, but when someone twists it toward one party or the other, or a particular political figure is brought up the thread will be closed.

When is politics ever brought up without someone twisting it towards one party or the other?

ETA: I think political preferences inform your views on government, so it's very difficult to talk about politics without it veering towards one side or the other.

[DDBooger]

Originally posted by BullsFan
When is politics ever brought up without someone twisting it towards one party or the other?

ETA: I think political preferences inform your views on government, so it's very difficult to talk about politics without it veering towards one side or the other. Shut up liberal! :D

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by DDBooger
Shut up liberal! :D

LOL!! If you had told me 5 years ago anyone would have perceived me as being liberal, I would have either laughed in your face or slapped it. Hard. ;)

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BullsFan
LOL!! If you had told me 5 years ago anyone would have perceived me as being liberal, I would have either laughed in your face or slapped it. Hard. ;) So you WERE liberal 6 years ago?

[themsu97]

I was here...
and post padding is shameful...
it is the moderate, liberal, conservative way of doing things

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BullsFan
When is politics ever brought up without someone twisting it towards one party or the other?

ETA: I think political preferences inform your views on government, so it's very difficult to talk about politics without it veering towards one side or the other. The problem is actually naming the party or person. The old "it is their fault" argument. My thought is it doesn't really matter how we got here, but rather what can we do to get out of here.
We are stuck in a horror movie and I don't want to argue if it is Freddy or Jason chasing us. I just want to get out of the woods and back to saftey.

Both parties are to blame for this mess. Washington no longer has our well being in mind. The process is now about lobbiest and special interest groups and it is ashame.

[pancho villa]

I have some politics to talk. I think the 21st amendment was the best thing to happen in the history of the US! Your thoughts?

[waterboy]

Originally posted by pancho villa
I have some politics to talk. I think the 21st amendment was the best thing to happen in the history of the US! Your thoughts?
:clap: Did I hear you were giving out free Tequila?:D

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
So you WERE liberal 6 years ago?

I absolutely was NOT. As I've gotten older, I've become far more mellow and tolerant than I used to be, plus what the current state government has done to education and educators in Texas has been both shameful and infuriating. I've gone from being strongly affiliated with one party to being pretty much just disenfranchised. Now I vote for the person, not the party. And if there's not a candidate I like or I'm not knowledgeable on the subject, I don't vote in that particular election.

(If I had my way, in addition to campaign reform and term limits, I'd also eliminate straight ticket voting.)

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by LE Dad
The problem is actually naming the party or person. The old "it is their fault" argument. My thought is it doesn't really matter how we got here, but rather what can we do to get out of here.
We are stuck in a horror movie and I don't want to argue if it is Freddy or Jason chasing us. I just want to get out of the woods and back to saftey.

Both parties are to blame for this mess. Washington no longer has our well being in mind. The process is now about lobbiest and special interest groups and it is ashame.

Agreed, but approaches on how to solve the problem tend to vary widely based on political affiliation as well. I would love to see what would happen if there were no PACs or lobbiests, and if politicians really voted for their constituents and not their own pocketbooks.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BullsFan
I absolutely was NOT. As I've gotten older, I've become far more mellow and tolerant than I used to be, plus what the current state government has done to education and educators in Texas has been both shameful and infuriating. I've gone from being strongly affiliated with one party to being pretty much just disenfranchised. Now I vote for the person, not the party. And if there's not a candidate I like or I'm not knowledgeable on the subject, I don't vote in that particular election.

(If I had my way, in addition to campaign reform and term limits, I'd also eliminate straight ticket voting.) :clap: :clap:
The 2 party system is BROKEN!! Washington has too much power and we have no say in our goverment. Even organizations, such as AARP, that are supposed to be looking out for particular groups are to blame. These groups are looking for revenue streams for themselves
rather than what is best for the people they are supposed to represent. That is how we ended up with a perscription drug coverage and almost healthcare coverage. This country needs reform not entitlements. I know they sound great, but it is time to bite the bullet and admit that as a country it is not feasable to keep promoting huge goverment programs.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BullsFan
Agreed, but approaches on how to solve the problem tend to vary widely based on political affiliation as well. I would love to see what would happen if there were no PACs or lobbiests, and if politicians really voted for their constituents and not their own pocketbooks. :clap: :clap: I could not agree more.