Thread: Republican National Convention

Dang! My 'close thread' button is not working!

Originally Posted by gugi

Again, English is not my native language, so I am not all that good at it, but I do my best and try to improve.

Oops sorry, I had no idea. You speak or I should I say type English better than I do. My hat is off to you Sir.

I have to ask now. Are you Dutch maybe?

It's a secret!

Oz! My button is broken! Give a mate a hand!

Bruce

OZ left!

I have only been poking in here because you all are razor-buddies to me.
I hate to see you argue and insult.
Our other issues have been accommodated and that is a two-way street we have always dealt with.
Gun control does the same as politics does.

Would someone begin a gun-control thread ONLY for those who are against it?
NO! We have a rule..

Interestingly, I find fault with the OP.

Go to post 1 and you will see this thread seems to have been begun to bash Republicans and their Convention.
Whether any party affiliation was implied, I leave that to you.

Nothing against Republicans, nor Democrats, I feel it improper to begin such a thread and cause this much mayhem among my razor-buddies.

If someone had begun a thread on the Democratic Convention to beat on the issues there, it would be the same thing.

Not worthy of an all-inclusive and enjoyable conversation, either way. Let's squash things like this and be friends.

My button only works for me. Does yours work for you?


Of course now some will be along, break-up what I have typed, and put it to their own use.

I have nothing to do with that sort of thing. Sad that some will do it, however.
My words are here. If you quote them, please quote them in their entirety.
G-Nite!

Originally Posted by Hirlau

What you have here is a firestorm, as it was intended to be from the start, post # 1.

Hirlau, since I'm the OP you referenced allow me to explain the intention of my post instead of your guess. My question was a very clear one. Responses could have easily been "they've done a good job and here's why" or "failed and here's why". The intention was to start a rational dialog on the subject raised. Nothing more.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Interestingly, I find fault with the OP. Go to post 1 and you will see this thread seems to have been begun to bash Republicans and their Convention. Whether any party affiliation was implied, I leave that to you. G-Nite!

Please refer to response to Hirlau above. No party bashing intended. I can't help it is some responders feel the need to not address the original question. Of course some simply don't care to.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Well, TBH, we should all stick to razzers and let politics go to it's perspective forum.

As stated earlier and agreed to by Glen "Shaving discussions on 1st floor". This is an appropriate place to try to have a rational discussion about any political subject.

Originally Posted by Brenngun

As stated earlier and agreed to by Glen "Shaving discussions on 1st floor". This is an appropriate place to try to have a rational discussion about any political subject.

Yep, and I agree again

I have zero problem separating this sub-forum from the shaving ones, I enjoy the banter even the veiled insults..
We have a varied and diverse membership here and different opinions are welcome by me, but I am a firm believer in "If you dish it out be prepared to take it too"

If you all wish to go at it, so be it. I suppose angry words bother me too much. Go at it!

Good luck!

Originally Posted by Brenngun

So. How do you think their doing with that "Big Tent thingy" initiative they announced a decade or so ago?

Just wondering.

Is this what you are asking about? I never heard of it.

The Benefits of a Big Tent: Opening Up Government in Developing Countries - UCLA Law Review

I be honest with the thread title of 'Republican National Convention' and after the first few posts it looked like flame bait to me.

Originally Posted by UKRob

@Robin [...]I really don't see what right you seem to think you have to [...]

I presume you have come across the term "freedom of opinion and expression"?

Originally Posted by UKRob

[...] the shitstorm currently being experienced by the likes of innocent people in your own country and France etc.

Yes, the Greeks really are a problem for the rest of Europe. When the Greeks send people, they’re not sending the best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with them. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.

Originally Posted by FAL

The both of them are leftists

I presume "leftist" is not an endearment in your parlance? In which case I'll accept it as a compliment.

Originally Posted by FAL

Hillary? What a JOKE she is a CRIMINAL and should be hanged for Treason after a speedy trial.

Ah, yes. Finally an on-topic contribution to this thread. Thank you.

And you are making an excellent point. The RNC saw the return to 20th century hate speech. And nobody seemed to mind.

Taking into account the prominent role which Christian faith has been playing in the pre-Trump era, one would have expected a bit more New Testament to be included in the mix. However, it was 100% Old Testament (not including, unfortunately, Mr Trump's favourite passage, "two Corinthians"). Which is funny, given the extremely low percentage of Jews being present.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I am not a fan of overloading my posts with links that are never used much like you and Robin are so fond of,

Yes, I can see how those links pose a problem for you. Information overload can be a real problem for some people. In the spirit of confidence building, and because I genuinely believe that you will find this article useful, here is another link for you: Overcoming Information Overload | World of Psychology

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I am capable of expressing myself in nice short concise comments..

I think you might find that your sentences will be even more beautiful without the use of synonyms.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Insults seem to be your forte, as seen above.

No, Glen, they are not. The word you are looking for is "humour", as in "defuse a hostile situation with humour." And Ivan is one of the best when it comes to that. As you know well, because you have been on the receiving end of his acidic wit more than enough.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

[...]I am a firm believer in "If you dish it out be prepared to take it too"

Yes, Glen, we all know that. Only, we call it bullying. And that is the single worst character feature a "senior moderator" could have. You will not ever see Ivan, Nelson, Bruno, or others do it. Which is what makes them capable moderators.

Originally Posted by UKRob

shitstorm currently being experienced by the likes of innocent people in your own country and France etc.

Well, greatest shitstorm incoming in France IMHO is the rise of the extremisms.

Otherwise, I share Sharptonn's opinion, better stick to SR discussions