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.
>>The key players ....are human
Goodness, you mean we have non-humans posting? LOL
What did I miss in my travels, sounds like the whole lot of you came unglued?
oh that is too bad Rav. safe travels home. I have a question. If you are in the air & the flight attendant/pilot give the “okay” for you to use your electronic gear again, if one has a satellite connection, can you go on line? I had always wondered that.
You could FReep from 5 miles up
Is he still competing in martial arts since his injury last year?
Being a life guard will be fun for him. NOw he needs to watch the water for drowning people not just the babes in bikinis!
Where is all of the contaminated pet foot being made? So much of it has had to be destroyed. It’s amazing.
Some selected flights have wireless internet but it’s rare.
So I’ve never joined the mile-high Freepin’ club.
Isn’t that something, here too. Monday we had baked salmon sprinkled with greek seasoning and French herbs and last night we had baked chicken smothered in all kinds of herbs. Both delicous. I have been learning how to grow herbs, and boy do they produce a lot of wonderful flavors. Sunday we found some chocolate mint. I bought a couple, but now I have to find out how to use them. (lamb?)
Hope Jack is on the mend. He is older & prolly is fine at home alone. Cant be at school sick & REALLY doesn’t need an attendee at this point. Hard to be Mr. Mom & balance all. When I taught school I was really upset when parents lets sick kids go to school. Within the week there were then a LOT of absences , including me on occasion, from that inconsideration
Thumbnail (hopefully neutral) of the situation:
JimRob and some long time FReepers have been involved in strong disagreement about Rudy’s candidacy. JimRob apparently doesn’t want FR to support him in any way. Many FReepers have disagreed with him publically. It has gotten increasingly heated, and very nasty on both sides a few days ago on a thread of over 8000 posts. Many FReepers, including Peach, to state one, have been banned - most likely permanently. ATRWs safe haven from heated debate was violated, and though not as violently as many other threads, it was more than we tolerate here.
Feel free to ask more of ATRWers in FReepmail ... and to look up JimRobs threads if you need to do so and research the train wreck more yourself.
WHAT? As a canape on crackers? Where is that Miss M?
Is that a scientific fact?
Oh - another factor that has played into the tension here especially on ATRW and some other long-time threads, in case you’re not aware of this - brace yourself:
kayak died last week, losing her battle to cancer. Her daughter poppyseed kept us well informed. A loved member of our family will be sorely missed, for sure.
Mornin’ Molly. We did get a good solid rain early this AM, just the right amount to grow more lawn so Roomey or I can have the pleasure of mowing it again. The grass is beautiful and green because of the rain and ozone.
In the same vein about water from Heaven. My roses have developed black spots. Even my mini roses have it. I need HELP!
Attendance is a real problem here at work. Folks come in even though they are coming down with an illness, and spread it.
Good morning.
No, competitions ended with his injury.
He doesn’t miss it. He joined a drama group and has a major role in an upcoming production. Joined a Spanish club and is business manager for a home school magazine that publishes poems and art work. Keeps him very busy.
(and me too!)
Good morning!
Did you weather the storms?
Can you imagine what it would feel like to be prayed by some of it’s spore? WHEW!
Sunny, with a slight trade wind out of the SE, with a high of 84 degrees. Glorious day the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad.
Jim, you have FReepmail.
Play nice everyone...
5.56mm
Did you get snowed on recently?
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