Leaving the Debates

[stevegoad 32]

OK.

I am a very nice person. I like people, and enjoy chatting.

I also enjoy debate. I like the exchange of ideas, and at times will make very vehement arguments so as to spur things on.

But I have gotten into several debates now that always end in the same thing, going over the same ground over and over, and I sense that people are getting much more serious than I.

So in the name of peace among my brothers and sisters who are first here to battle weight, and encourage each other in that fight, I am going to back out of all debates relating to the November 4th election. May the one people who are the best for our country win in the presidency, the congress, all of the state and local elections, and in turn may our country move forward as such.

If you stand with me... say I.

If you don't stand with me... carry on without me. :w00t:

[newhope4me 0]

aye! I hear ya on this one!

[smsmithart 4]

Take the hasselbecks with you pls...

[*susan* 1,709]

Friends and politics do not mix well.

[JamieNP 20]

I am right with you Steve. Although I occasionally read the posts, I stopped posting myself. Got tired of the insults and belittling.

[Jachut 487]

Yes, politics, private schooling and Protein (roflmao!!!!) guaranteed to cause fights amongst even the best friends. I never discuss my polotical beliefs or educational choices, dont know why I cant shut my mouth on the Protein issue, tee hee.

Something about being online makes us all tend to be a bit more vehement and a bit less respectful, I think. I get angry quite easily but I always regret it, and afterall, what on earth does it MATTER if someone you'll never meet and never know thinks differently to you?

[plain 12]

OK.

I am a very nice person. I like people, and enjoy chatting.

I also enjoy debate. I like the exchange of ideas, and at times will make very vehement arguments so as to spur things on.

But I have gotten into several debates now that always end in the same thing, going over the same ground over and over, and I sense that people are getting much more serious than I.

So in the name of peace among my brothers and sisters who are first here to battle weight, and encourage each other in that fight, I am going to back out of all debates relating to the November 4th election. May the one people who are the best for our country win in the presidency, the congress, all of the state and local elections, and in turn may our country move forward as such.

If you stand with me... say I.

If you don't stand with me... carry on without me. :tongue2:

I'm with ya, Steve. I like to exchange ideas, and love to play devil's advocate. The last few times I posted on the political threads, there was little logic, mucho mindless blathering and propaganda, and the odd personal attack. So I have to limit myself....I always think "This is the last post", but something mega-stupid always draws me back in.

[tapshoes 2]

I am right with you Steve.

Debate and discussion of ideas is healthy; insults, arguments and snide comments are not healthy whether between friends, co-workers or strangers.

Regardless of political opinion or the results of the election, I hope everyone votes, and then respectfully works with the government.

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

I'm with ya, Steve. I like to exchange ideas, and love to play devil's advocate. The last few times I posted on the political threads, there was little logic, mucho mindless blathering and propaganda, and the odd personal attack. So I have to limit myself....I always think "This is the last post", but something mega-stupid always draws me back in.

So I was trying to focus on your words and how super smart they were...but I have a confession. All I see is your new super hot profile pic!

:Dancing_biggrin:

[Donna113 2]

Aye.

It got to a point where the debate became pointless and it became more of a "I'm smarter and better than you and I got that way because I NEVER bother myself with facts." :biggrin:

[*susan* 1,709]

So I was trying to focus on your words and how super smart they were...but I have a confession. All I see is your new super hot profile pic!

:smile:

Oh man, you can't post stuff like that where Plain is likely to read it. That is going to go straight to his head!! :biggrin:

[plain 12]

So I was trying to focus on your words and how super smart they were...but I have a confession. All I see is your new super hot profile pic!

:rolleyes2:

That's the reason, I love you, RSG (besides being a Shreveie). You have extraordinarliy good taste in avatar pics. lol.

Oh man, you can't post stuff like that where Plain is likely to read it. That is going to go straight to his head!! :sad_smile:

Too LATE!! BWAHAHAHAHA