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Post by codystarbuck on Nov 6, 2024 10:58:29 GMT -5
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
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Post by Prince Hal on Nov 6, 2024 10:58:59 GMT -5
Apparently eggs go well with deportations. I’m not getting Deported, are you ? George, George, George. Need I haul out Martin Niemöller? You're better than this.
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Post by codystarbuck on Nov 6, 2024 11:00:23 GMT -5
And, eventually, measles, whooping cough and fluoride-free water. Jfk jr. will be in charge of that. JFK Jr died in a plane crash in 1999.
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2024 11:08:29 GMT -5
Jfk jr. will be in charge of that. JFK Jr died in a plane crash in 1999. I think you know who I meant, but good for you.
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2024 11:08:44 GMT -5
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Post by DubipR on Nov 6, 2024 11:09:42 GMT -5
I must have paid 10k extra for food , energy, insurance, gas over the last few years. I welcome the change. While my niece's reproductive rights have been stripped away, my best friend will be jailed for being trans, my parents will be debt for now even more rising medicine and medical costs, and I'll never get fair housing... but yeah, lower cost of eggs and gasoline. JFC.
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2024 11:10:33 GMT -5
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The History of the last 3 and a half years created an election where Trump won the election AND the popular vote. Anything else ?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2024 11:11:12 GMT -5
Today, I've become a second class citizen in my own country.
Unfortunately, I feel like one on this board when there's an overwhelming majority who don't disguise their dislike for the man and the change that came with it.
And even though the political thread has been squashed, it's not going to stop some of the same voices from standing on the periphery and making their voices known here.
It makes conversing with them in other threads near impossible. I haven't spoken to some people in over a year. Sort of defeats the purpose of having fun here when you have to ignore others, or get ignored.
Do I really want another 4 years of this? No. But instead of retaliating, which can get nasty, I think I'll quietly go somewhere else that's more Trump friendly. Closing my account here and reopening it becomes tiresome but I think I'll be making a more permanent choice now. Trump might have got the popular vote, but scores less than Jill Stein here, and I don't want my blood pressure to go up responding to some of it.
Rags over and out.....
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2024 11:12:25 GMT -5
I must have paid 10k extra for food , energy, insurance, gas over the last few years. I welcome the change. While my niece's reproductive rights have been stripped away, my best friend will be jailed for being trans, my parents will be debt for now even more rising medicine, and I'll never get fair housing... but yeah, lower cost of eggs and gasoline. JFC. No body is being jailed for being trans. Stop setting up strawmen. You could buy a house in Trumps first term, now? Not so much.
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2024 11:14:08 GMT -5
Today, I've become a second class citizen in my own country.
Unfortunately, I feel like one on this board when there's an overwhelming majority who don't disguise their dislike for the man and the change that came with it.
And even though the political thread has been squashed, it's not going to stop some of the same voices from standing on the periphery and making their voices known here.
It makes conversing with them in other threads near impossible. I haven't spoken to some people in over a year. Sort of defeats the purpose of having fun here when you have to ignore others, or get ignored.
Do I really want another 4 years of this? No. But instead of retaliating, which can get nasty, I think I'll quietly go somewhere else that's more Trump friendly. Closing my account here and reopening it becomes tiresome but I think I'll be making a more permanent choice now. Trump might have got the popular vote, but scores less than Jill Stein here, and I don't want my blood pressure to go up responding to some of it.
Rags over and out.....
Sorry Rags. No one on this forum has disguised their political leanings. But Conservatives have to, I guess.
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Nov 6, 2024 11:33:45 GMT -5
This will be my last word on the subject, because this really isn't the forum and, well, I knew that.
A few people vented. A few gloated. There was some back and forth and none of it got remotely personal.
So, that's it. Any hard feelings...well...that's on you.
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Post by Confessor on Nov 6, 2024 11:34:26 GMT -5
OK, this is all getting a little bit heated. Feelings are running high for everyone, I totally get that. But let's all try and cool off for a bit and not turn against our fellow forum members, regardless of their political allegiances.
I'm gonna temporarily lock the thread for now.
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Post by The Captain on Nov 11, 2024 12:13:13 GMT -5
In the aftermath of the November 5th elections in the United States, things started to get heated here in the Meanwhile Thread, so the Mod Squad shut it down to allow the emotions and escalating tensions to simmer down. After a weekend of discussion, we've decided to unlock the thread, with the following reminder: CCF strives to be a welcoming, inclusive, and peaceful Community. While we may not always agree with one another, we need to treat everyone with care, as well as respect one another as equal, vital, and valuable members of the CCF Community. Politics can be a highly-charged topic, and while the Mod Squad is not invoking a ban on politics at this time, we also will not hesitate to discipline any member that violates the rules of our community while doing so. Regardless of your political beliefs and leanings, we STRONGLY CAUTION all members to use restraint and compassion. The more upset you are, the less likely it's a good idea to post about it. If you have any questions or concerns about the above, there is a list of the Mod Squad members at this link. Feel free to Message any or all of us as you feel appropriate.
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Post by Calidore on Nov 11, 2024 13:26:02 GMT -5
The Chicago Sun-Times had a good editorial. I'll skip the examples they gave of belligerent intolerance from both sides.
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Post by impulse on Nov 11, 2024 14:50:21 GMT -5
I'm currently stuck in analysis paralysis. I want to go to the gym, but I also want to tinker on my computer. And I also want to plan out some creative stuff I am working on. And I also want to clean the house. And what usually happens is I exhaust myself as my mind races trying to decide which to do until I get tired and end up on the couch playing video games.
So I'm going to play guitar for a few minutes and then go to the gym. Screw it. I'm not getting any younger, and while my age might not go down, hopefully my blood pressure will.
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