Litiquette IV

[Corbal]

Is saying "Awww, snap!" forbidden? Or is it "snaps?"

*bites lip in contemplation....

Singular or plural, either way; forbidden.

I'm a rule maker not a rule breaker.

 

[Trekka]

Singular or plural, either way; forbidden.

I'm a rule maker not a rule breaker.

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[Lord Pmann]

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Deep Thoughts: brought to you by Trekka, resident blonde philosopher.

Blonde. Right.

 

[Trekka]

Blonde. Right.

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[Lord Pmann]

Your momma jokes are strictly forbidden.








Okay, they're not, just the shitty ones.

Your mom is a shitty one.

Thank you, Corbal. The one person here who has a bigger dick than I do.

 

[NorthRockJohnson]

The Bachelor I could never really get into. To me it always felt like a boring version of Flavor of Love.

 

[Lord Pmann]

^^^^^
I was more a Rock of Love guy. Loved that show.

I have a question today...

Politics. Now, this is normally a politic free zone. And I kind of want to keep it that way. So no specifics. I don't want to hear anything about this candidate or that candidate. It's just a general question. Here it is...

This election season has been interesting, to say the least. There is a wide variety of candidates. Lots of publicity. Drama. Fighting. This or that. My question is this:

How well are you able to discuss politics with people and not get upset? So many people cannot have reasonable discussions with those whom they disagree. You hear about families getting in fights at holiday dinners and all. That's so mind blowing to me. Do you find it hard to discuss politics with people? Do you steer clear? Or can you have debates without getting heated?

Again, please keep specific political opinions down. No democrat or republican bashing. Everyone has their opinions on specific candidates and Papa Chained's wishes would be that those are kept out of this thread.

 

[PeteHulbert37]

Yeah, I don't get it. I can discuss politics without getting all emotionally charged up. Really, it's not that big of a deal.

Fishing, now a discussion on that topic will get me fired up!

 

[Trekka]

Yeah, I don't get it. I can discuss politics without getting all emotionally charged up. Really, it's not that big of a deal.

Fishing, now a discussion on that topic will get me fired up!

Oh, to be fishing right now.........

 

[LWulf]

the way I see it, if you get upset about politics (or anything for that matter), it's because you care about what's going on and what's going on is conflict. This is normal and obvious in any situation.

Why politics is coming to such a heated head nowadays is because many diverse and polar ideas are being put forth that are the antithesis of "the other guys," each seeking to gain sway of the whole shebang which makes the other side extremely nervous; that their "definitive" opinions will be mowed down as a result.

I've always sat on the fence in regards to fishing. I'm not into being a spectator of sports, but find it hard to classify a person who fishes as a spectator or a participant.

 

[dutchrain]

I do discuss politics, but only with certain people. A few of my acquaintances get to heated up about politics, especially if one has a different opinion as they have,

I love discussions with well-informed people, but with someone who is only capable of repeating a few slogans over and over, and who gets louder and louder and starts to use phrases like: But don't you understand?, Why don't you understand? … Nah.

 

[Lord Pmann]

Unlike the elusive Papa Chained, I'll answer my own thought provoking question.

I have no problem discussing politics. I don't get angry or passionate about it. I don't subscribe to either of the (American) two party systems. So, it can be frustrating to people when they use a talking point for their side and I agree with one and then disagree with the next.

My observation over the years is this... People believe the way they believe because they think it's the best way to run the country. Someone doesn't disagree with my views because they hate the country and want to just ruin it. They see the same problems I see and have a different opinion on how to fix it. The truth is, the answers are rarely these ideal, theoretical ways of fixing things. It's usually somewhere in between what ideal people believe.

Many times, arguments just get people deeper entrenched in their beliefs.

 

[Scout44]

“Don't raise your voice, improve your argument."
~Desmond Tutu ~

Wise words I think. It is easy for people to get riled up about anything that they are passionate about. Whether it be politics, religion, values, love..everyone has their own opinions. I don't tend to get all excited about it, and prefer rational, informed discussion. If in situations where the person I am speaking to feels they need to yell in order to get me to see thier point of view...I have already long stopped listening.

 

[Lord Pmann]

^^^^
Fantastic quote.

 

[Scout44]

^^^^
Fantastic quote.

Thanks, I've always love it.

It was a good question

 

[SomeoneFamiliar]

Oh, to be fishing right now.........

I read that as fisting

 

[SomeoneFamiliar]

Also, politics is always a touchy subject. If you discuss with someone you like, and they have some strangely fundamentalist need to sway your mind, don't you look at them differently?
I prefer to not debate it. It's like religion. I don't talk that either. No good can come of it.

But I do have an opinion. I just don't cram it down anyone's throat like I'm testing their gag reflex.

 

[DarkSimian]

Also, politics is always a touchy subject. If you discuss with someone you like, and they have some strangely fundamentalist need to sway your mind, don't you look at them differently?
I prefer to not debate it. It's like religion. I don't talk that either. No good can come of it.

But I do have an opinion. I just don't cram it down anyone's throat like I'm testing their gag reflex.

sorta like religion......or a penis

 

[Trekka]

I read that as fisting

*Crosses fingers*

Let the thread devolve into fisting jokes!

 

[Paul_Chance]

Politics and fisting. Aren't they the same thing?

I enjoy discussing politics but there are definitely people you can't discuss them with, unless your intention is to have a wild argument. I rarely discuss them online, since online lends itself easily to name calling and screaming. I prefer my online experience tranquil and sexy.

IRL I'll discuss politics and if it gets into name calling and screaming - well, I may just be fiendish enough to feed to fire and watch someone have a total meltdown for entertainment value. I enjoy an actual discussion where there is an attempt to come to a collaborative greater understanding about a given subject and with the right people they can be very engaging and illuminating conversations.

Oddly enough, fisting can often devolve to name calling and screaming too. Especially if you do it right - and it should probably never be done in public.

Edited because my inner proof reader took the day off.

 

[Suz_anne]

Politics and fisting. Aren't they the same thing?

Growing up, I was taught that it is impolite to ask about voting/political preferences. I find it to be the complete opposite when it comes to fisting preferences.

 

[Paul_Chance]

Growing up, I was taught that it is impolite to ask about voting/political preferences. I find it to be the complete opposite when it comes to fisting preferences.

Do they make fisting bumper stickers so you can proudly claim your allegiance? Cause, that would be way too cool.

 

[DarkSimian]

Is it better to be the fister or the fistee? I confused on the etiquette of that....

 

[Lord Pmann]

Hey, you're ruining my fisting topic for tomorrow!

 

[Scout44]

Hey, you're ruining my fisting topic for tomorrow!

Could anyone really run out of things to say when it comes to fisting though?