Hi Fred,
I know! Holly is awful isn't he ! Glad you have a similar
life as most Americans do. The problem is that most Americans lives
( especially the middle working class ) will be going down hill fast
with this administrations policies.
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On Jul 20, 12:59 am, Frederick The Moderate
<[email protected]> wrote:
> Hey Sage:
>
> I don't mind a heated debate. Actually, that's what changed my mind
> about pot. And whereas you've "thrown a few punches" on something
> about which you're passionate, you have some class and maturity. Not
> always mind you...
> But then there are people who if you look through their posts, you
> will find that they are so weak and angry at the world, that even when
> they AGREE with someone on an issue, they are negative and insulting.
> They can't help themselves.
> And we all know that if you associate with losers long enough, you'll
> pick up some of their negativity.
> I have a great life. A great family and a business that is actually
> doing weel in this economy (thank goodness for the high demand for
> bankruptcy and litigation attorneys!). Why interact with people who
> are obviously miserable?
> But like I said, I'll pop by once in a while to see perspectives on
> particularly interesting subjects. And to share more positive or
> humorous posts. This board could use them!
>
> On Jul 19, 5:08 pm, Sage2 <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi Fred,
>
> > Well I suppose you are in FACT a moderate. Can't take it
> > from the left & can't take it from the right, can't stay and take it
> > like a man as the rest of us do. I thought you had been in the
> > military. You gave me a few punches know & then but I personally don't
> > hold it against you. Holly has given me a few blows, and I
> > reciprocated in kind, but it is to be expected when passions set in.
> > You might want to remind your pastor that RELIGION & POLITICS brings
> > out the best and the worst in a person. So perhaps I only agree 30% of
> > the time with you but you have not been around long enough to make it
> > 40% or maybe even 50%. Sorry if you have been offended but " being
> > offended " seems to be a strong trait in this country nowadays
> > especially from the " politically correct " liberal lefty's and many
> > moderates.
>
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>
> > On Jul 19, 4:38 pm, Frederick The Moderate
>
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Church today was great. Our pastor is very good at reminding of things
> > > we know but often forget or don't actively think about.
> > > Today she talked about Living a Postive Life. Great stuff! One of the
> > > things she suggested was to make a list of the most negative people or
> > > influences in our lives and do what we can, to minimize their impact
> > > or get rid of them altogether.
> > > The Google Political groups came on my list. All of our friends are
> > > very positive. No one ever insults anyone (at least not other than in
> > > jest). We have pretty happy lives.
> > > I came here thinking I would learn some things, make a few online
> > > friends and gain perspective from people of differing views. There are
> > > probably 3 or 4 people who have provided exactly that kind of
> > > exchange. Thank you.
> > > But really, this is a place filled with angry negative people who
> > > never admit they're wrong or that someone else could possibly know
> > > more on a subject than they do. People who insult strangers and entire
> > > segments of the population. People who openly celebrate the murder of
> > > other Americans, if those Americans somehow differ in their beliefs
> > > etc...
> > > There are people who even if you agree with them on an issue posted,
> > > are so petty and hold such grudges, they will FIND something to
> > > criticize anyway. That takes no talent. Only the smallest of
> > > character.
> > > Some of you might find it funny that on the other board, there are
> > > these guys called Bezerk and Rebel who call me a "Right Wingnut".
> > > Apparently my views on Christianity, the need for a strong military &
> > > intel, getting rid of unions etc... have them convinced I'm as far to
> > > the right as Rush! It doesn't matter that I also agree with them on
> > > some issues, like government healthcare for instance. Disagree on
> > > anything and you're the enemy! LOL We have people like that here but
> > > they're all on the OTHER side.
> > > So Dick Thompson, Travis and even VT or the Annointed One have given
> > > me things to ponder. Your civil and well stated posts and replies have
> > > actually changed my views on things like legalizing pot (which I USED
> > > to be against before coming to these groups) or whether questioning
> > > Obama's birthplace is stupid (why not look into it? It's their money
> > > so let 'em spend it and let's see what they find out). Thanks. I'll
> > > peek back once in a while to see what those who have somethign
> > > worthwhile to contribute on subjects, might have to say. But the rest
> > > are obviously not here to connect with others and learn new things.
> > > Te everyone here (yes everyone!), I wish you the very best. You're my
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