ABG no particular team was mentioned but maybe it's in the book...which I have by the way, but haven't read yet.
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.
Hot dang...I see there are some real old timers around today.
How the heck are you?
My personal favorite because he takes the time to explain and yet it's done in such an entertaining way. His writers are far better/funnier than any Late Night Show writers.
I bet he has a blast going to work, as does the fellows on Mythbusters.
Any of them Red Sox fans? Looks like they need the help this year.
In other news, my place of work called, finally. They need me in first thing tomorrow morning! I’m finally getting off my butt and doing something useful again! They picked the best time to do it, too, because I was about to start calling my temp agencies tomorrow morning.
Oh, sweet, Trump’s going to be on at the top of the hour with Hannity talking about Rosie the Hippocrite. This is turning into a pretty good day, even though that weatherband that went through Texas earlier is definitely headed this way....
its nice to share and you forgot to call lepton
Emirel is opening a place in one of the casinos here in Gulfport, to open by the end of the summer. He has a home here and it was really hit hard in the hurricane, he is still going to stay. I have seen him in WallMart of a couple of occiasions here.
I am reporting you.
Cooking or shopping in walmart either way what a sight that must have been.
ABG no particular team was mentioned but maybe it's in the book...which I have by the way, but haven't read yet.
Like I ever opened that book....:-)
I like Alton Brown, too, and the scientific part of his show is very interesting and informative. Rachael Ray is , well, too chatty for me it sets my teeth on edge. Ha!
You don’t scare me, Boy.
Those look great.
They’re not called “hot flashes” anymore, they’re “power surges”, or are your “inner child playing with matches”.
(grin)
IF I watch , it's 30 minute meals with the sound muted and with CC. She still makes my skin crawl. I do like some of her recipes, tho.
I've not met you before! It's nice to see you here!!
Yes ... teeth on edge ... HAR!
I love Alton Brown! His own show is funny, and he is hillarious hosting ‘Iron Chef America’.
Sandra Lee is probably the prettiest, but she always sounds like she’s talking down to you. Giada DeLaurentiis is an absolute doll, but some of her dishes seem, well... Rachael Ray comes across like Katie Couric. She’s too peppy and bouncy.
Bobby Flay is too busy being in love with himself.
Emeril is Emeril. I like him, but I’ve seen him, even today, massacre Cajun seafood dishes.
Alton knows his limitations, and sticks within them. And he’s funny.
Those would be great for scuba diving, I’ll bet. I always swim better with fins, and this would be the same principle: get more water resistance using less energy.
Molly, your brownie story reminded me of one of my favorite Bible verses (it has to be KJV, though): Isaiah 55:2
(LOL!)
Yes, let me welcome you to ATRW! BTW, how do you pronounce your screen name? LOL! Ah, forgive me.
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