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 used it after my stepmom suggested it. It worked on both of my big toenails.
Hydrogen
Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide is to icky body thingies as duct tape is to everything else.
I'm sorry I misunderstood ...
LOL, ya know how Reid was saying he was not getting in a yellin match with someone with a 9% approval rating. Seems a Jan poll had Reid at 5% approval rating.
illstillbe, am so glad you're here and posting again. It's a very good thing for us...and for you, too, I hope!!:-)
I ate 1 brownie too many, always...funny, how 1 little brownie can tip you over the edge...of what??!! HA! The line is thin between sense and nonsense...
Off to get ready to go to prayer meeting, every Wed we have a pot luck supper then service, good ole country cooking.
HOw long did it take to get rid of it??
Seem that guy who killed two atate police, is holding up in some building. The building is now on fire.
Well, he had little bugs crawling around in his hair, he called them funguy while scratching.
I’ve heard of that, also. No idea where, tho.
Thanks for your welcome.
Thank you, lysie.
Thanks for the welcome, Jemian. I didn’t make up my screen name. It was given to me by my ISP and I liked it a lot. It keeps the bullies from getting to me. Ha! You can call me Dee. It’s a family nickname for Deanna.
Thanks for your kind welcome, illstillbe. Can’t help grinding my teeth when Rachael chats TOO MUCH. :)
Yep, those stupid words. Don’t forget “delish.” :)
Not too far from here. I pray there are no innocent people inside.
Off for a bit to watch b’ball. Will check in between innings, maybe.
This would make the best tag line, Molly ... and something to think about always ...
I'm prone to walk that fence ... though with age and experience ... and direction from The Big Guy in the Sky ... (kayak laughed at my not-so-sacrilegious "nickname" for our Lord), and valued friends here ... some gone but always in my heart ... I have put my angry Christian self to rest and have opened my heart to...
Forgiveness
Well ... I planted, just now, two Pagoda Dogwoods in a bed I am only now designing bordering my detached garage ... I'll like seeing them from my computer ...
Healthy ... yes ...
HI, welcome to FR, my FRiends call me m.
Speaking of gardening....I finally got the potatoes, radishes, lettuce, spinach and carrots planted today.
Fortunately, I had already made a chiroprator appt. for tomorrow so he can straighten out my back from all the bending.’
The planting is almost two weeks later than last year.
Sandra Lee makes my teeth set on edge. I just hate how she says “And then I want you to do this....” Some of her recipes are good, but some are over the top. And her tablescapes...LOL.
I used to like Racheal Ray until she got popular. She acts like she is on speed. Her hand motions in particular bother me. And she speaks way too fast, and mugs for the camera. I’m not a fan of hers at all.
I do like Alton Brown. He explains things and is very funny.
Emeril is OK. I’ve made a few of his dishes, but don’t watch much anymore. I’ve eaten at a couple of his Las Vegas restaurants and they are great.
I miss Sara Moulton a lot. I liked her ideas and she was low-key. If she messed up, she would tell you and go on. I also miss Ming Tsai, although he has a show on PBS now.
I do like Giada DeLaurentis (sp?) Her recipes are good and most are pretty easy. She is pretty natural and doesn’t take herself too seriously.
I do like the Barefoot Contessa. However her recipes are way too rich and fattening. I do enjoy watching her with all of her male friends. Her husband doesn’t seem to be around much, he is kind of a goofball, but you can tell they love each other.
Paula Deen is starting to grate on my nerves. Bobby Flay is too impressed with himself. The Hearty Boys are bit too much for me. Guy’s big bite is over the top. I like the cake guy, Duff something.
Hmm, I watch the Food Network a lot...:)
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