New name for the forum.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Somehow I doubt that we drove Sandy away, he probably just got tired of shouting up a dead horse'e arse, which is about all that reasoned argument ever accomplishes here.

I sure miss the ol' boy though. He certainly has a great way with words. Maybe I should go over to AK and beg and plead with a PM.

[piece-itpete]

Perhaps it's because AK is one of the nicest boards I know of, seriously and genuinely. I've had people say, a website really has a secret santa? Really? I hope I haven't offended a single soul there.

Here, you guys can all rot

Also, folks who really enjoy discussing politics generally have more developed views. Not that we're smarter, but we've been forced to examine our positions - because those disagreeing will quietly, gently, point out inconsistencies in our arguments

We also maybe have stronger beliefs because of it. That said I've detected herd mentality here. Because (the other side) really are evil, they get told so immediately, perhaps for the sake of their souls.

We should probably remember that next time a newcomer drops in.

This is more civil than most. Heck, it's more civil than a lot of regular CAR forums I stop in.

I enjoy the razor wit and sharp retorts. But, as russman used to say, you've got to have elephant hide to argue online. And you sure can't take it personally.

Pete

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by Charles

You know JJ, I believe you and I could sit around and drink beer all day without coming to blows.

Chas

If you'll go get the next one!

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by noonereal

I cannot see how you can call Political Chat a cesspool. (and I don't see how that helps the theme of this thread)
What political sites are more respectful of each other except for a straight DEM or straight GOP site?

People come and go all the time on message boards for many reasons and political boards I am sure have the highest incident of this.

In other words I respectfully disagree that Political chat is a cesspool.

I guess I too employed a little hyperbole.

Why don't you join Charles and me in a cold one?

We could get a good look at each other and read body language. Probably understand each other better.

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by JJIII

I guess I too employed a little hyperbole.

Why don't you join Charles and me in a cold one?

We could get a good look at each other and read body language. Probably understand each other better.

indeed half of understanding another is not in what is said

[stereocuuple]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Somehow I doubt that we drove Sandy away, he probably just got tired of shouting up a dead horse'e arse, which is about all that reasoned argument ever accomplishes here.

we all know hes over at AK driving up his post count so we will change the name over there to sandys forum.

i will try to go get him back later today.