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Old 07-13-2017, 02:44 PM   #41 (permalink)
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For a moment there I hoped some people would be just completely ignored in this thread and some kind of interesting debate would happen.
I never understand why people keep arguing with hopelessly dull and biased opponents.
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Old 07-13-2017, 02:45 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Old 07-13-2017, 02:46 PM   #43 (permalink)
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For a moment there I hoped some people would be just completely ignored in this thread and some kind of interesting debate would happen.
I never understand why people keep arguing with hopelessly dull and biased opponents.
Sorry Grindy If I report them will you delete their posts? Cause that'd be awesome. We might have discussions that got somewhere with the likes of DJ, Duga, Riseagainst, etc..

55 views in the serious thread I made and the only response was Jansz fixing a typo in my title. They'd all rather flock here to defend their egos.
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Old 07-13-2017, 02:48 PM   #44 (permalink)
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For a moment there I hoped some people would be just completely ignored in this thread and some kind of interesting debate would happen.
I never understand why people keep arguing with hopelessly dull and biased opponents.
Was gonna try it but then apparently it wasn't happening so I decided to **** on commies instead.
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Old 07-13-2017, 02:50 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Also, I think Trump going back on his word about destroying the Johnson Amendment was something positive. Thoughts?
An executive order cannot repeal any provisions to the US tax codes. Trump didn't stand a chance in hell of repealing the Johnson Amendment. It was just campaign rhetoric to fire up the bible belt for votes.

He doesn't gets points from me for promising something during his run that he didn't end up doing, because he never stood a chance of persoanlly doing it in the first place.
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Sorry Grindy If I report them will you delete their posts? Cause that'd be awesome. We might have discussions that got somewhere with the likes of DJ, Duga, Riseagainst, etc..

55 views in the serious thread I made and the only response was Jansz fixing a typo in my title. They'd all rather flock here to defend their egos.
I wont delete posts that don't break any rules, even if I'd personally want to.
Pretty sure though, some nice ignoring is a great tool against unwanted people.
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Old 07-13-2017, 02:56 PM   #47 (permalink)
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An executive order cannot repeal any provisions to the US tax codes. Trump didn't stand a chance in hell of repealing the Johnson Amendment. It was just campaign rhetoric to fire up the bible belt for votes.

He doesn't gets points from me for promising something during his run that he didn't end up doing, because he never stood a chance of persoanlly doing it in the first place.
Yeah, I tried.. I can't think of anything I appreciate that he has done either.
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I wont delete posts that don't break any rules, even if I'd personally want to.
Pretty sure though, some nice ignoring is a great tool against unwanted people.
But if I made the thread and asked for specific members not to be involved? I know YorkeDaddy made a thread about a video game and asked that if anyone went off topic or decided to start trashing the game that the posts be deleted, and it was agreed upon by mods.

I'd really enjoy a drama free heavily moderated political thread.
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Old 07-13-2017, 03:02 PM   #49 (permalink)
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I am of the opinion that ambition should automatically disqualify someone from running for public office. If you're getting into politics because you want to become rich or powerful, you're automatically disqualified. If you come from a rich or political family with a long history of involvement in politics, you are banned from running for any public office.

So who steps up? Well, I hope it's someone who actually wants to provide leadership and help to his/her nation/constituency. Not just hold office to get rich or seize power.

What if no one steps up? Well, then we have a random drawing. Sorry, Farmer John! Looks like you and Plumber Ralph are running for president. Get your campaigns up and running!
How does that work then with the Kennedys? Okay, JFK's presidency had some problems (whose doesn't?) but he ran on the basis of his father's power and connections, and yet is recognised as one of the best and most loved presidents in history. Much of that could be misplaced sympathy of course, but it does seem like he did, or tried to do, a lot of good in his time as the occupant of the house that is not black....
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But if I made the thread and asked for specific members not to be involved? I know YorkeDaddy made a thread about a video game and asked that if anyone went off topic or decided to start trashing the game that the posts be deleted, and it was agreed upon by mods.

I'd really enjoy a drama free heavily moderated political thread.
Dunno, man, sounds sketchy for an open forum.
Also **** YorkeDaddy.
Let's see what the other mods have to say, though.
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