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Posted by Partlycloudy on September 11, 2008, at 15:04:23
I do read a couple of other forums for their political content; lately the vitriol has been making my eyes bleed (figuratively).
I understand how difficult it is to express ourselves within the constraints of the rules and guidelines here, but I have to say that I feel *safe* in opening posts on this board. I don't have to be afraid that my sensibilities and political choices are going to suffer all out assaults.
Even as we tippy-toe around in trying not to stomp on each others' beliefs, let me say that I really, really, REALLY appreciate the environment around here.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on September 11, 2008, at 16:44:13
In reply to I know that it's quiet here, posted by Partlycloudy on September 11, 2008, at 15:04:23
(((((((PArtlycloudy))))))))
It's safe here because of people like YOU. Setting an example for us to aspire to. Supportive, and funny and caring. Thank you for letting me be part of your life,
-llhappy birthday!
Posted by Sigismund on September 12, 2008, at 2:40:05
In reply to I know that it's quiet here, posted by Partlycloudy on September 11, 2008, at 15:04:23
It never gets worse than a bit snarky round here, hey?
To avoid disappointment, I've been giving thought to a 'Why I support McCain' article. Initial thought have been
1. He may not last long and Sarah may get the job.
2. He will bring the oil problem to a head sooner.
3. This pair may help to bring about a consensus on the applicability of American Exceptionalism. Scratch that, Obama might do it better, albeit in the other direction.
4. It takes time for people to learn from their mistakes.So your birthday was 9/11, PC?
A happy one anyway.
Posted by Partlycloudy on September 12, 2008, at 8:50:41
In reply to Re: I know that it's quiet here » Partlycloudy, posted by Sigismund on September 12, 2008, at 2:40:05
> It never gets worse than a bit snarky round here, hey?
>Yeah - and I can definitely handle that :-) even though it may appear otherwise sometimes!
> To avoid disappointment, I've been giving thought to a 'Why I support McCain' article. Initial thought have been
> 1. He may not last long and Sarah may get the job.
No comment
> 2. He will bring the oil problem to a head sooner.
This is probably so
> 3. This pair may help to bring about a consensus on the applicability of American Exceptionalism. Scratch that, Obama might do it better, albeit in the other direction.
I agree on that one!
> 4. It takes time for people to learn from their mistakes.
Or not
>
> So your birthday was 9/11, PC?
>
> A happy one anyway.
Thanks, Dec. It's become a very Zen experience.
Posted by Racer on September 12, 2008, at 12:19:30
In reply to Re: I know that it's quiet here, posted by Partlycloudy on September 12, 2008, at 8:50:41
> >> > So your birthday was 9/11, PC?
> >
> > A happy one anyway.
> Thanks, Dec. It's become a very Zen experience.
>
>I don't think I ever knew that. I will always remember your birthday now, because 25 years ago, at 8:10AM, my beloved grandmother was pronounced dead. That's the time the doctor came in and signed the form, because she'd died a few minutes earlier, and I'd had time to come back a little by the time he came in. He said something nice about her, but I don't remember what it was anymore -- what I remember clearly, though, is watching him gently pat her hands while he said it and thinking to myself, "I wonder why he's touching that and talking about it as though it was my grandmother? Grandma's not here anymore, that's just dead meat." I don't think there was anything in my beyond that innermost core that could watch him. I have no clue what I said or did beyond that. It felt as though I'd taken some sort of hallucinogenic drug.
Sorry, anniversary grief, you know?
But it's not a bad thing, mostly -- and my best friend at the time it happened shared your birthday. When I had gotten myself under control, I called and wished her a happy birthday. I called two days later to tell her that Grandma had died -- didn't want to dilute her birthday, you know?
Sorry, again, for the OT nature of this post.
Posted by Partlycloudy on September 12, 2008, at 14:25:49
In reply to I never knew that » Partlycloudy, posted by Racer on September 12, 2008, at 12:19:30
Not at all, Racer. I'm not usually one to remember dates (especially other peoples' birthdays - just ask any member of my immediate family!). But this year the whole really good/really bad feelings have been much more present for me in my life at the same time, so I guess I got a bit more visibility than I normally would.
pc
Posted by Sigismund on September 12, 2008, at 18:47:05
In reply to Re: I know that it's quiet here, posted by Partlycloudy on September 12, 2008, at 8:50:41
>Why I support McCain
It's my Trotskyite past catching up with me, just as it has with many neocons.
Posted by fayeroe on September 14, 2008, at 13:57:34
In reply to Re: I know that it's quiet here, posted by Sigismund on September 12, 2008, at 18:47:05
My computer is still on the fritz. It fried itself in a greasy skillet of spyware.
Will try to get up and running again soon. I have learned something about myself...I don't need a 'puter as much as I thought that I did before the crash.
I'm using a neighbor's machine today.
xoxox Pat
p.s. I love the Politics board!!!! Happy birthday, PC....
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 14, 2008, at 19:51:14
In reply to Re: I know that it's quiet here » Partlycloudy, posted by Sigismund on September 12, 2008, at 2:40:05
> 4. It takes time for people to learn from their mistakes.
Please be sensitive to the feelings of others (such as supporters of Bush).
But please don't take this personally, this doesn't mean I don't like you or think you're a bad person.
More information about posting policies and tips on alternative ways to express oneself are/is in the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#enforceFollow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Sigismund on September 14, 2008, at 23:37:43
In reply to Re: please be sensitive » Sigismund, posted by Dr. Bob on September 14, 2008, at 19:51:14
Let me try to find more neutral language.
In order to learn from a tendency, it may be neccessary for it to be prolonged.
(This is somewhat overoptimistic, given our short attention span and our tenuous grip on history.)
Posted by fayeroe on September 16, 2008, at 15:02:54
In reply to Re: please be sensitive » Dr. Bob, posted by Sigismund on September 14, 2008, at 23:37:43
It has been a long time..................
Posted by Sigismund on September 16, 2008, at 18:32:05
In reply to Re: please be sensitive » Dr. Bob, posted by Sigismund on September 14, 2008, at 23:37:43
Very likely it will be too prolonged for many of us.
But Obama's in a bind. He can't attack Sarah Palin.
These days I start from the position that we are beyond hope.
Still and all, we had our local elections here and our Greens mayor was returned with a primary vote of 50%. No need for preferences.
Posted by fayeroe on September 17, 2008, at 12:18:00
In reply to Re: please be sensitive, posted by Sigismund on September 16, 2008, at 18:32:05
> Very likely it will be too prolonged for many of us.
>
> But Obama's in a bind. He can't attack Sarah Palin.
>
> These days I start from the position that we are beyond hope.
>
> Still and all, we had our local elections here and our Greens mayor was returned with a primary vote of 50%. No need for preferences.if the MSM did their job, we would get accurate information for each candidate. those days are over.
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