" I'm old-fashioned. I like two sexes! And another thing, all of a sudden I don't like being married to what is known as a 'new woman'. I want a wife, not a competitor. Competitor! Competitor!" - Spencer Tracy in 'Adam's Rib' (1949)
Art thou every retard among us related to thine uncle or mistress by way of moral or illegitimate rendezvous? Thus, we are one side of the other's coin by luck or pluck. - Jimmyz
Kacper (11-13-2017)
A point to ponder for the Powers that be.
I wonder about the possibility of increased forum participation if there was not incessant personal bickering in nearly every thread.
i have no suggestions nor answers; only an observation from the high cheap seats of the arena.
have a terrific day, y'all.
This presents a conundrum. Because while it is undeniably true that incessant personal bickering has become the norm on this forum, the only way to deal with it is to assign blame and that would entail a great deal of bickering in and of itself. So instead of just having it out and determining, once and for all, who is responsible for this state of affairs, the forum will continue limping along as it labors under the burden of false equanimity.
Power always thinks it has a great soul, and vast views, beyond the comprehension of the weak. And that it is doing God service when it is violating all His laws.
--John Adams
If there is a way to stop political and personal bickering it hasn't been invented yet. The POTUS bickers via Twitter with sitting US Senators and heads of foreign states. Hell, I bet the letters between Jefferson and Adams were as much or more caustic. It just took a few days between sending and receiving by couriers on horseback.
" I'm old-fashioned. I like two sexes! And another thing, all of a sudden I don't like being married to what is known as a 'new woman'. I want a wife, not a competitor. Competitor! Competitor!" - Spencer Tracy in 'Adam's Rib' (1949)
Art thou every retard among us related to thine uncle or mistress by way of moral or illegitimate rendezvous? Thus, we are one side of the other's coin by luck or pluck. - Jimmyz
Can we get clarification as to the expected demeanor of Advisors? Are they allowed to blatantly insult other posters without recourse?
How crazy alt righties got pwnd by a conervative web site:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/berlins.../#3b7ecb78e9b5
il·lib·er·ali(l)ˈlib(ə)rəladjective1.opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior
"illiberal and anti-democratic policies
synonyms: intolerant, narrow-minded, unenlightened, conservative, reactionary;
You caught me before returning to my seat.
You make a good point which spurs a thought.
Might it be advantageous to encourage individuals to look toward themselves to find responsibility and determine to end the bickering; without casting blame.
A simple beginning could be found with not ending a reasonable point with a final "gotcha" and personally directed aspersion.
it could be a start.
Thank you for your response; I now beg your leave in order to return to my seat.
Make it a great day!
"I've outlived the country I loved" Monte Walsh 1970
"Remember: On the other side of that screen is a real person" (Missouri Mule)
resister (11-13-2017)
" I'm old-fashioned. I like two sexes! And another thing, all of a sudden I don't like being married to what is known as a 'new woman'. I want a wife, not a competitor. Competitor! Competitor!" - Spencer Tracy in 'Adam's Rib' (1949)
Art thou every retard among us related to thine uncle or mistress by way of moral or illegitimate rendezvous? Thus, we are one side of the other's coin by luck or pluck. - Jimmyz
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In quoting my post, you affirm and agree that you have not been goaded, provoked, emotionally manipulated or otherwise coerced into responding.
"The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems.”
Mahatma Gandhi
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