General Political Leanings/Musings (civil discourse appreciated)

[Apex]

Hillary was put right where she needed to be so that the Dems could throw the election. Democracy is dead and we're all just feeder fish to elitist thievery.

[Melon]

Also, Irish, I'm not shitting on your thread topic. It's good stuff.

As a general rule of thumb, and in general company I keep my opinions to myself..... I went further than I intended to here and I vented a bit more about than I should have

I hope I don't live to regret it but its out there now.....

I do hate the fact that many of us feel we have to tiptoe though...... in a perfect world we (as a people) could express our opinions and beliefs and civilly teach one another a thing or two.... nothing is learned in an echo chamber.....

When in doubt, whip it out.

You are likely aware of this, but this saying is used in the military to help recruits with saluting....the idea being its better to salute the wrong person than NOT salute the right one....

It's like our sobriety. We can be open about it with certain people, even those that disagree with us, but usually after knowing someone a good while.

[Tar]

Hillary was put right where she needed to be so that the Dems could throw the election. Democracy is dead and we're all just feeder fish to elitist thievery.

See this is why they kept weed illegal for as long as they could, every smoking it would know the inner workings.

[Desertbreh]

As a general rule of thumb, and in general company I keep my opinions to myself..... I went further than I intended to here and I vented a bit more about than I should have

I hope I don't live to regret it but its out there now.....

I do hate the fact that many of us feel we have to tiptoe though...... in a perfect world we (as a people) could express our opinions and beliefs and civilly teach one another a thing or two.... nothing is learned in an echo chamber.....




You are likely aware of this, but this saying is used in the military to help recruits with saluting....the idea being its better to salute the wrong person than NOT salute the right one....

It's like our sobriety. We can be open about it with certain people, even those that disagree with us, but usually after knowing someone a good while.

People disagree with sobriety? I don't practice it as often as I should but that's personal weakness, not disagreement.

[Melon]

It's like our sobriety. We can be open about it with certain people, even those that disagree with us, but usually after knowing someone a good while.

People disagree with sobriety? I don't practice it as often as I should but that's personal weakness, not disagreement.

No, not sobriety, being in recovery. I should have worded that better.

A lot of people hold opinions about those who have had or once had a substance abuse problem.

[Desertbreh]

People disagree with sobriety? I don't practice it as often as I should but that's personal weakness, not disagreement.

No, not sobriety, being in recovery. I should have worded that better.

A lot of people hold opinions about those who have had or once had a substance abuse problem.

Got it agreed that is fucked. So you slay the dragon but people are better than you for never having had to fight the dragon in the first place? Plus there's plenty of people out there doing enough pills and booze to really make an impression at Betty Ford but these people "have it under control"

[Apex]

No, not sobriety, being in recovery. I should have worded that better.

A lot of people hold opinions about those who have had or once had a substance abuse problem.

Got it agreed that is fucked. So you slay the dragon but people are better than you for never having had to fight the dragon in the first place? Plus there's plenty of people out there doing enough pills and booze to really make an impression at Betty Ford but these people "have it under control"

I Melon and Irish.

[Desertbreh]

Got it agreed that is fucked. So you slay the dragon but people are better than you for never having had to fight the dragon in the first place? Plus there's plenty of people out there doing enough pills and booze to really make an impression at Betty Ford but these people "have it under control"

I Melon and Irish.

Yeah the older you get the more friends you will have that opted out at some juncture. I think I have about 6ish now, not including the aforementioned. Some are just full tilt addicts. Some people just aren't any good at drinking/if it isn't fun don't do it. It hasn't changed my relationship with any of them.

[Irish]

Got it agreed that is fucked. So you slay the dragon but people are better than you for never having had to fight the dragon in the first place? Plus there's plenty of people out there doing enough pills and booze to really make an impression at Betty Ford but these people "have it under control"

I Melon and Irish.

Thanks 'Pex, I needed that!

[Irish]

No, not sobriety, being in recovery. I should have worded that better.

A lot of people hold opinions about those who have had or once had a substance abuse problem.

Got it agreed that is fucked. So you slay the dragon but people are better than you for never having had to fight the dragon in the first place? Plus there's plenty of people out there doing enough pills and booze to really make an impression at Betty Ford but these people "have it under control"

Many people don't even believe that the "dragon" exists..... they see excessive drinking and using as merely a character flaw or being weak willed.

Then again, "they" don't have to know what exactly is killing us.... that part is on us......learn about about the malady, learn how look deeply inward and then take measures to keep the addiction bitch at bay...

The monkey has been off my back for just under 16 years, but the circus is still in town....... (meaning that I am still prone to alcoholic thinking and if I were to pick up, he would jump right back on).

If anyone thinks they may have a problem, either with themselves or a loved one, hit me up via PM. I would be happy to tell you how I stopped and how I stay stopped.

Slàinte Mhaith

[goIftdibrad]

Biggest problem in politics on both sides is no integrity and equal application of standards.

[Huckleberry]

Biggest problem in politics on both sides is no integrity and equal application of standards.

Looks like an attempt to censure her was made in the House and it failed with the vote falling along party lines.

So, there you go. The scales of justice are balanced once again.

[wap]

Biggest problem in politics on both sides is no integrity and equal application of standards.

Looks like an attempt to censure her was made in the House and it failed with the vote falling along party lines.

So, there you go. The scales of justice are balanced once again.

[Acid666]

JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY AND WE SHOULD GOVERN BY GOD'S LAW!
FIGHT ME BRO

[Huckleberry]

JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY AND WE SHOULD GOVERN BY GOD'S LAW!
FIGHT ME BRO

Time to gear up and trash the store fronts of companies that take advantage of people.

[Melon]

JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONLY WAY AND WE SHOULD GOVERN BY GOD'S LAW!
FIGHT ME BRO

Time to gear up and trash the store fronts of companies that take advantage of people.

Gravy seal: Reporting In.

[Huckleberry]

Time to gear up and trash the store fronts of companies that take advantage of people.

Gravy seal: Reporting In.

[wap]

Gravy seal: Reporting In.

[Acid666]

Gravy seal: Reporting In.

Ready to storm the battlefront for Nazi world domination!

[Melon]

[Huckleberry]

Ready to storm the battlefront for Nazi world domination!

El Oh El

[wap]

These are great

[Tar]

Wonderbar! Big-boned doe.