Thread: My fellow Americans...

Originally Posted by FiReSTaRT

Amusing? Yes! Outrageous? Considering the fact that there were some irregularities, I'm not so sure that EU shouldn't have sent a few people to make sure the elections were truly democratic.

Outrageous because it suggests that somehow America needs it's elections monitored like its some kind of banana republic trying to throw a dictator out of power. There were problems, but they were mostly due to stupidity (both on the part of the government and the voters), not any sort of corruption or election rigging that needs to be "monitored".

It may be my inherent American arrogance, but if I were the State Department, I would have diplomatically told the EU where it could stick its observers.

Ok...

Randy suggested we all get out and vote tomorrow. That's cool. He didn't make a referendum for either party, which was also cool. Vote for whoever you want that you think will do a good job... either party.

But, If I see one more stupid and ignorant comment like this...

Too bad for you guys that they didn't do it in Florida lol

I will come unglued and I will jump dead in the middle of your chest no matter who the f*** you are. It's not funny. Turn another site into a Republican bashing dance. If you do it here, I'm going to say something back. My life is too short to put up with bullshit when I don't have to. I don't take military bashing or President Bush bashing lightly. I'm here for razors and razor talk. I know some of you have different political views and I don't care. But I am tired of the public insults to my country and my President and not responding to them. I'm letting you know now that I will not be polite any longer. Why would I want to come here just to get pissed off over asshole statements? I can watch ABC, NBC, CBS, or CNN to do that.

Bill, I wasn't trying to insult the president or the military with this comment. Just pointing out the fact that there WAS a voting controversy in a very narrow presidential race.
There was an obvious flaw in the voting process, which is an affront to democracy. As an American I would have thought that you were pro-democratic (referring to the system, not the party) and thus wished it to run flawlessly.

I appreciate everyone's input into this thread. As Bill noted, I did not suggest any party affiliation, or suggest any particulars. Just vote. It's a right that so many have fought for, and died for. Voice your opinion by voting. It's not about whether we agree about candidates or parties...it's about doing our civil duty as U.S. Citizens. I have a lot of co-workers who have told me "I'm not voting blah blah blah. It's my way of making a decision". I'm reminded of the great movie line..."stupid is as stupid does".

RT

Well said as usual Bill, and thanks for saying it. That stuff belongs on sites that are devoted to it - not here where it will only cause discord.

There was an obvious flaw in the voting process, which is an affront to democracy.

Because you say so? Leave it alone Ilija. You are starting to piss me off. Take that shit to your choir on the communist web sites where it belongs. It's not funny, it's not true, and you are out of line.

I believe theres a wise old saying that rings true here "Never discuss Politics or Religion in polite company"

To my mind this has always been a friendly society, disagreements/different points of view, yes, but always polite & friendly.

Lets agree to leave the politics to the politicians.

Hope I don't sound condascending, I certainly don't mean to be. Lets not allow politics to spoil our likeminded enjoyment .

Cheers

Dunk

Originally Posted by urleebird

I can watch ABC, NBC, CBS, or CNN to do that.

So can I .. boy. I often find it amazing that two folks as different as you and I are on some things, Bill can see so eye to eye on others. People are funny animals. Just when I think I've got 'em figured they always do something to surprise me.

X

Gents,

Let's take a deep 10 and count to breath! This thread is about reminding folks to vote. Regardless of who or why. It was left "generic" for a reason. Please, let's keept it at that.

RT

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

I appreciate everyone's input into this thread. As Bill noted, I did not suggest any party affiliation, or suggest any particulars. Just vote. It's a right that so many have fought for, and died for. Voice your opinion by voting. It's not about whether we agree about candidates or parties...it's about doing our civil duty as U.S. Citizens. I have a lot of co-workers who have told me "I'm not voting blah blah blah. It's my way of making a decision". I'm reminded of the great movie line..."stupid is as stupid does".

RT

Here, here. Well said.