Posted on 04/25/2007 4:32:34 AM PDT by Chairman_December_19th_Society
STOP IT!
I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!
I'M MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE!
The squabbling here has gone on long enough, well, too long, actually.
There were posts complaining about certain parties lecturing other parties. Well, advance warning, here comes a lecture. I will not call anyone out in this diatribe, but if it makes you uncomfortable all the same, you are free to hit that white "X" in the red square up to the upper right of your browser window. It won't pain me any. You are also free to announce to the whole world what you have done by attempting to defend yourself when I point to a given transgression.
Let's start with the basics. This is a PG-rated thread. We have had folks--you know who you are--tell other's to head to the home of the Devil. This is not acceptable here. I do not care what the reason or rationalle is, it is just not acceptable. Period. (But, wait, Chairman, you used "hell" above. Yes, I did, but as a reference to how "I" feel, not attempting to slam someone else!)
Then there were those who took ill of others who were nasty, obnoxious individuals on other threads, but took to being pleasant here. You know what? I don't care how these folks behave elsewhere, that's immaterial. As long as those folks behave themselves here, they are welcome. The rules of the game are simple--those who advance the Cause are welcome. Advancing the Cause means treating others with respect. The individual in question behaved correctly here, and that's all that matters. It is ill-behaved to then slam such an individual, in public, for what was done or said elsewhere.
Then there are those of you who lament and decry what has happened to FR in other threads on other forums. Criticisms of the denegration of the quality of debate was a common theme. Right behind that were statements of gratitude there was this haven on FreeRepublic called ATRW--right before the abhorent behavior invaded this home. That's unacceptable and it must stop.
Collectively, we like to think we are better than the leftists. Part of our claim comes from our belief they are emotional at heart, and we are logical. We believe our thoughts and ideas are superior, and we have always attempted to engage the opponent in the arena of ideas.
Well, right now the left is laughing, and laughing heartily, at us! We are coming across in cyberspace, for the entire world to see (and don't forget, this is a WORLD stage!) as a bunch of petulant children. This must end. And end--NOW!
There are those who have been critical of Jim Robinson and how he runs this web site, insofar as he has banned some folks that we have liked, and have not appreicated some of Jim's remarks to others. Well, I'm sorry. It's his forum. He sets the rules. And don't whine "well I contribute so I should have a say." It doesn't work that way. We are contributing because we like what Jim is doing, or at least that's the premise. There's nothing that says if you don't like it, you can't start your own website portal. Go on. The Web is your oyster. If you stay, understand the situation, and knock off the criticism.
This is not the time to come unglued. Yes, the current slate of candidates in the Republican party is less than wonderful, and there is nothing wrong with saying that is the case. That doesn't mean that we start taking pot-shots at each other. No--it means we sit down, assess the problem calmly, LISTEN (in cyber mode) to others, and provide constructive input. Tearing others down, simply because you don't like (which usually means don't understand) someone else's idea means we close the door on a possible solution to the Party's woes.
Now, I'm dead serious about all this. I will not be party to providing the instrumentality for bashing Jim Robinson, for denegrating others, and for undermining rather than helping the Party. I, too, have a big white "X" on a red square in the upper right of my browser window.
What does that mean?
If the abhorent behavior doesn't stop, and right now, this is it. This will be the last ATRW thread, and you folks can go take your wining and bickering somewhere else--because it won't occur here.
Heck, Jim Robinson thought about the fact there are issues that cause us to get passionate. Read the FAQ page of FR again--there is the "back room". Take the matter into FReepMail--that's private, and you can "have it out". That's where those matters need to be settled. If you feel the temperature rising, go "off line" folks.
President Reagan said the first commandment of Republicans is not to speak ill of another Republican. That doesn't mean that you cannot provide constructive debate of the ideas presented--in fact, that's encouraged. It does mean you don't make personal attacks.
President Reagan's statement is the heart of the Cause. We have to get our act together. We cannot attack and defeat the enemy if we are busy attacking each other. Save our anger for "them".
I do hope I will start the thread tomorrow--but it really is up to you.
For AMERICA - The Right Way, I remain yours in the Cause, the Chairman.
I knew they ate dogs, oh well, I guess it takes all kinds. Waste not, want not. ICK!
Need New Glasses Dept.: When I read your post about mowing grass, I thought you'd posted 'moving the grass'. LOL
That’s ok, I just don’t understand it! It’s just a part of you that makes you , well, you!
many in your field posted on the tread. Funny if you came across someone you know who is a FReeper!
Did you see the quarterback from Notre Dame throw that football? And Brian caught it! Oh darn, I forget his name. Mr. HOB said he will be in the first round of picks this Saturday.
I am going to a shower where I understand the guest list is 93 people big. My sil never does anything on a small scale.
Thank you Miss M. I’ll do that. I love my roses and feel terrible when something happens to them. Bayer 3 and a fungicide. I’ll do that.
Thanks, D.C.! I’ll see if I can figure out if I know anyone that posted. Would be awesome if I found another FReeper working right here in my building!
Thanks for the eloquent start!
Hi H.O.B.! No, didn’t see the QB. Didn’t see FNF this morning.
He was magnificent! I know it’s baseball season but only three and a half months until pre-season starts in football!!!!
Good Morning.
I hope we can all abide by the Chair’s rules. I’d hate to see this refuge evaporate.
Thank you Chair. Not only for opening the doors to ATRW each day, but for your level headedness and ability to express your thoughts without condemnation and hysteria.
While I don’t post often, I lurk every day and have found myself distressed and offended by some of the rhetoric not only on ATRW, but on other threads as well. However, ATRW is a haven from the in-fighting going on, and with your leadership, it will continue to be.
Chair, you are the best!
Amen to that!
Good grief! Thanks for the warning. I will stick with the ones who are non-political, like Alton Brown. Or Emeril.
>>I hope we can all abide by the Chair’s rules.
Rutt Row
Does that mean no Friday partying?
No 101 posts?
I’m in big trouble
I tried to start a fight, but a hockey game broke out!
Obama responds to Giuliani's comments on WoT
Prager calls Obama's remarks "demogogic"
Dolly, I love your "dumpster diving" comments!
Don't forget...in New England, even the "tweediest" places like Wellesley, MA...going to the town Dump to salvage someone else's discards is Traditional!
So Jack is a little better???
From the article
Dana Milbank: Kucinich’s Battle Against Cheney Not So [IM]Peachy Keen (lots of laughs)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1823327/posts -—
“Have you talked to her today?” Kucinich shot back.
“Yes, I did,” she replied.
Kucinich had not expected that answer. “Then I would say I have not talked to her,” he acknowledged.
It was not an auspicious beginning for the impeachment of Richard B. Cheney.
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ROTFLMPO!
He has been sleeping all morning. He was able to keep the saltine crackers down. I hope that is a good sign.
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