Posted on 12/30/2004 12:26:25 PM PST by K1avg
For the past several months, fate has conspired to keep me away from the computer. I haven't posted nearly as much on FR as I used to. With the holidays, though, I've had an opportunity to catch up a bit.
What I found on my return is a bit disconcerting. While there's always been an element here that refuses to reason and does little more than insult Democrats and RINOs, it seems that this mentality has taken over a large portion of our membership. I've encountered more shrill, radical nonsense in the past couple of days than I had in the months before my absence.
Certainly it's acceptable to gloat a bit after our enormous gains on November 2, but I do believe it's about time to get back to normal business.
Referring to Democrats as “Rats” or some variant thereof may be somewhat amusing, but seeing the reference in nearly every other post really gets annoying at times. Pet names for Democrats and RINOs may be funny the first time, but quickly get old. It's one thing to respect someone, and it's certainly acceptable to not do so for one reason or another, but it's never alright to be downright incivil.
Just the other day, I was in an argument here with some other members who were supporting Yanukovych over Yushchenko because Yush had pledged to remove Ukraine's 1600-some-odd-strong force from Iraq and was *gasp* more liberal than Yanukovych. Seriously, that's absurd. I'd be happy to debate with you here, but anyone can tell you Yushchenko as president will be much better for the Ukrainian people, our interests in Iraq be damned.
But I'm getting away from the subject at hand. These are just a few examples of the devolution of discourse here. While everyone is certainly allowed to have their own opinions, there is a certain level of civility that should be maintained, regardless of the context.
This is the sort of stuff you find at DU, not here. I recognize there's plenty of good, civil users here, and I'm thankful for that. To those guilty, though, it would be nice if you could tone it down a bit.
I love being here. Things like the Undead Thread, Daily Dose, and crushkerry's Lib Pundit tournament, along with the usual daily banter of normal news, makes FR like no other political site on the web. Let's keep it that way. Thanks for your time, and have a lovely day.
Take your own advice, bud.
perspective...
good point!!!!
Sorry, ma'am. I salute you!
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Oi! I resemble that remark! ;-)
Back atcha! ;-)
Oh, ok tough guy.......
It's a free country, and ANYONE can express an opinion - whether you like it or not.
Are you so bitter because your football team is so weak?
And feel free to post directly to me, Bobby.
Ash.
Only a true leftist could make such a statement.
Grow up and learn how to stand on your own hind legs.
Good find. I have no response...
Like I said - I'm not insulted. It's happened before and will happen again. I just prefer being the one to tell someone I'm getting along with - rather than them feel embarrassed at a later time by someone else informing them - if you know what I mean!!!!
You have thin skin, poofta.
At least he didn't post a vamity in "News."
I get very emotional about the attempted destruction of our country by the Demonrats. But I'm very logical about it.
Anytime a punk comes along looking for a punch in the nose, it has been my experience that someone obliges and should the punk fail to take note that he is bleeding then a few others join the fray.
As to the level of 'rudeness' I suspect you are far too sensitive. Prior to the introduction of the moderators asbestos was useless.
Yup. That's it. What bowl did you win? And if you're talking about the Bucs, when was the last time the Colts won the Super Bowl?
You're incredible. Massive applause to all.
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