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 am convinced Bayer is on the verge of revolutionizing gardening. Their new garden applications are changing how the industry addresses maintenance/pest and disease control.
There is a beetle ... brought in from China on wooden flats carrying pots to big box stores ... which is killing literally hundreds and thousands of Ash trees in four adjacent states, Illinois among them
Bayer has manufactured a product which is a soil drench ... thus user friendly, even for the beginner gardeners, which could/can prevent the impending infestation.
It's not a curative, but a preventative and works. Sadly, Townships all over all four states have neglected to inform homeowners of this available treatment and have, instead, quarantined counties ... cutting down healthy trees whenever an infected one is found.
I am mad as a hornet over this ... don't know how mad hornets get ... but I am there.
Add MozrtLover to that list, amazingly, sadly ... true
Hey prairie I would sure like to see Tammy Bruce get Rosies old job. I don’t agree with her on the life issue but she knows the liberal mind set, and all their nasty habits.
no not mozrt too!!!!!
Indeed
Without a doubt.
Saw that about mozie, illstillbe....more good posters gone and Mozie the mother of an Iraq veteran.
Tammy Bruce would be OK with me, but if The View really wanted to attract ratings they'd get a conservative vocal enough to match the other libs on the "team".
But since the top three RAT candidates are too scared and intimidated by Soros to appear in a CBC debate hosted by FoxNews, I know The View won't be taking any such bold steps either.
Bruce wouldn't be the shockjock that O'Foulmouth is, I'm sure.
Protestors thronged the halls of the Rayburn House Office Building outside the committee room where Petraeus is briefing members of Congress. The assembled protestors, which included members of Code Pink, shouted for members to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq as the lawmakers entered the room.
Then, Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, the ranking Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to resign after suggesting the war in Iraq “is lost.”
That prompted the protestors to shout him down and pandemonium ensued before Capitol Police officers cleared the hallway for reporters, members and aides
Isn't Tammy Bruce the wife of a barely-if-even Preacher and wasn't she involved with him in stealing donations from followers? .... you know the person I am talking about ... she had mascara down to her kneecaps and eyebrows extending to where the soft spot was on the top of her head when she was a babe. ... not a babe ... a wee babe ... is this the person y'all are talking about?!
BWAK!
This is a joke! Mozie gets banned?
Chair, you can bitch all you want about this being your thread, but we were here long before USAvClinton became your thread. When crap like this happens to your friend, you don’t sit on your ass, you act. Right now, I’m about 99% out of the door. Molly, Marple, all of you, you know where I’ll be.
Isaiah 55:2 (KJV) Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
Naa that was Tammy Faye. The follow up book by Tammy Bruce was The New Thought Police:Inside the left’s assault on free speech and free minds.
What??!! I need her.
No, I believe you are thinking Tammy Baker....LOL
Tammy Bruce is a lesbian..
I believe Mozie asked to be banned. Still, it’s a result of what’s happened.
Why did I get the name Baker... is it Tammy Faye Baker?
Or am I not thinking straight (it’s been known to happen one other time in my life)
:^)
You have to conduct yourself in a way that honors you and yours and no one can tell you otherwise.
However ... I am not clear, at this point, if it was a true banning of our Mozie or if she just decided to leave and it shows up, when you try to ping, her as the same.
How about this ... we research this through FreepMail and decide what personal action, if any, to take from there?
Does this sound good to you, ABG? ... who I have come to admire so much ....
Anyone with contact information could help us, here ... no blow-ups ... only looking for a friend. FreepMail, please ....
MOZIE!
I pray you will remember how much you are loved here and will reconsider.
Stay with us ABG.
Damn a new list, not sure of the accuracy has Pukin Dog and Captain Mike on it
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