Poll - Democrat or Republican?

aprilapple · 10-04-2008, 10:35 PM

Attacking public figures (whether we agree with the attack or not ) should be fair game. Attacking fellow bandsters (fatso?) should be off limits.

gadgetlady · 10-05-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by aprilapple

Attacking public figures (whether we agree with the attack or not ) should be fair game. Attacking fellow bandsters (fatso?) should be off limits.

Do you understand hyperbole? Did you read what I posted immediately afterwards?

aprilapple · 10-05-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by gadgetlady

Do you understand hyperbole? Did you read what I posted immediately afterwards?

1. hyperbole:extreme exaggeration
2. fatso: inappropriate extreme exaggeration when used to refer to a fellow bandster (IMO)
3. I read your original post before it was edited. Personal attacks again? Go pick a fight somewhere else. I have no interest in engaging with you.

sidebar: I bet my LAP-BAND^® that well enough will not be left alone.

babygrl1234 · 10-05-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gadgetlady

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Do you think she got it? I'm still not sure.

I don't think she is the only one....

gadgetlady · 10-05-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by babygrl1234

I don't think she is the only one....

LOL! Ever feel like you're doing this

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babygrl1234 · 10-05-2008, 07:02 PM

Daily........

***Susan*** · 10-05-2008, 07:21 PM

Let's just make sure we keep the thread on topic please. No name calling of fellow members, even if it is just to "make a point" as that can cause needless arguing. We attack the idea, not the person.

LoveIslovely · 10-05-2008, 07:22 PM

I totally agree.
Sometimes things are taken out of context, careful.

**Jack** · 10-05-2008, 07:23 PM

re; "Attacking public figures (whether we agree with the attack or not ) should be fair game."

where does this fit in with the 'content of their character' speech rather than the 'stumpyness of their arms'....

And certainly I'm all for attacking the content of politicians regarding their behavior, philosophy, voting record, social theory, campaign issues, financing, etc, that legitimately resides in their job performance.

There are plenty of issues that I do not agree with Sen McCain about. Stumpy arms is not one of them.

gadgetlady · 10-05-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by *Susan*

We attack the idea, not the person.

That's precisely what I was doing. The "idea" I was attacking was the belief that it's acceptable to attack a person for his or her physical differences (even if it's a public figure). No other logical appeals to that "idea" were working. Since the person doing the attacking repeatedly defended his/her right to attack someone for his physical differences, I was using another method to demonstrate that personal attacks are unacceptable. And I think, based on that person's response to my post (saying I was "wrapped too tight" -- which, by the way, I didn't report, respond, or object to), that the point was made.

Lowbmier · 10-06-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gadgetlady

That's precisely what I was doing. The "idea" I was attacking was the belief that it's acceptable to attack a person for his or her physical differences (even if it's a public figure). No other logical appeals to that "idea" were working. Since the person doing the attacking repeatedly defended his/her right to attack someone for his physical differences, I was using another method to demonstrate that personal attacks are unacceptable. And I think, based on that person's response to my post (saying I was "wrapped too tight" -- which, by the way, I didn't report, respond, or object to), that the point was made.

Sorry you all feel so offended by my saying he has stumpy arms. He does, get over it. Why don't you repubs have anything else to bring to the discussion besides that. Oh, because you have nothing else to bring. Get over it. Yes he has stumpy arms and thats a fact. Deal with it.

Lowbmier · 10-06-2008, 02:29 PM

And I don't think that is a great way to make a point on a site where everyone is dealing with or was dealing with their weight issues. Like is said before, you are not...

missy4gordon · 10-06-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowbmier

Sorry you all feel so offended by my saying he has stumpy arms. He does, get over it. Why don't you repubs have anything else to bring to the discussion besides that. Oh, because you have nothing else to bring. Get over it. Yes he has stumpy arms and thats a fact. Deal with it.

YOU'RE the one who brought this into the discussion.

I don't even know what to say anymore....totally pathetic

Why is it that comments like these go largely unnoticed but the "other" comment warranted a scolding from Susan the moderator??? This person is CLEARLY attacking another person for a physical trait and nothing is said directly to them to stop this??? Does it make a difference if the party being attacked is not present on this board, so that makes it ok?

It is soooo obvious what's going on here.

BTW, I'm NOT a republican. I just happen to believe that name calling is soooo childish and has no place either in politics or any other aspect of our lives.

I expect that Susan the Moderator will also tell this person in no uncertain terms that these personal attacks will stop.

OUTRAGEOUS

missy4gordon · 10-06-2008, 02:42 PM

[quote=Lowbmier;1022480]And I don't think that is a great way to make a point on a site where everyone is dealing with or was dealing with their weight issues. Like is said before, you are not...[/quote]

SEE???? Like I said, OUTRAGEOUS....

LoveIslovely · 10-06-2008, 02:43 PM

I wish the same could be said to the candidates lol.