Why Are Republicans At War With Reality?

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  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,367
    hedonist said:

    rgambs said:

    hedonist said:

    JimmyV said:

    hedonist said:

    oftenreading said:

    backseatLover12 said:

    backseatLover12 said:

    backseatLover12 said:

    I'm eagerly awaiting your response Hedonist.

    I'm just gonna keep saying this until you address my post.
    You do know that participation in this board is a voluntary thing, right? This is not a court of law; people can't be compelled to answer questions.
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    Ringo!

    Love how he went from Ray to Ringo.

    Kind of like how Gary went to Geddy.

    (and both have such nice warm energy, both as musicians and as people).

    To keep on topic! The two fellas mentioned above, though not official residents of the US (yet welcomed - come on in!) seem beautifully in touch with reality.

    They kinda sorta resemble each other a bit as well. An approachable, affable sort of look in a venue of hard-edge, serious folks among the rock world.
    My brain tells me his real name was Richard Starkey, did those close to him call him Ray?
    You're right - why did I think Ray? His son's name, I think? Either way, love him!

    And yeah, benjs - ain't gonna happen. Part of this ridiculous and pointless game, I suppose.

    One of his sons is Zak, he plays with the Who these days :)
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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    benjs said:



    One of his sons is Zak, he plays with the Who these days :)

    Where the hell am I getting Ray from?! I give up =)

    bsL, I still don't know what you're looking for from me. You decry personal digs (which I believe YOU believe were said to you), yet..."cray cray"? From an adult, yet.

    As you mentioned earlier, don't waste any more ounces of precious time on this.

    Aaaand...again on topic, or somewhat related - the "Closet Conservative" term. I've stated many times how my views are tinged both with conservatism and liberalism, as well as falling in between the two.

    "Closet" implies a stigma, something of which to be ashamed. I'm certainly not. No hiding necessary.
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    Labeling other's political points of view is a slippery slope because in the end it reflects more on your point of view than their's. If you are on the left, that doesn't mean everyone to your right is a conservative. Closet or no. Same goes for those on the right. Very easy to skip over all the moderates in between and focus only on two extremes.
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  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    hedonist said:

    benjs said:



    One of his sons is Zak, he plays with the Who these days :)

    Where the hell am I getting Ray from?! I give up =)

    bsL, I still don't know what you're looking for from me. You decry personal digs (which I believe YOU believe were said to you), yet..."cray cray"? From an adult, yet.

    As you mentioned earlier, don't waste any more ounces of precious time on this.

    Aaaand...again on topic, or somewhat related - the "Closet Conservative" term. I've stated many times how my views are tinged both with conservatism and liberalism, as well as falling in between the two.

    "Closet" implies a stigma, something of which to be ashamed. I'm certainly not. No hiding necessary.
    My post was a complete joke. I should've made it clear. RR knows I called him a closet conservative in a joking manner in a pm and should've realized the rest of you had no idea what I meant. But there are some closet conservatives in here, and that's ok to.
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,598
    badbrains said:

    hedonist said:

    benjs said:



    One of his sons is Zak, he plays with the Who these days :)

    Where the hell am I getting Ray from?! I give up =)

    bsL, I still don't know what you're looking for from me. You decry personal digs (which I believe YOU believe were said to you), yet..."cray cray"? From an adult, yet.

    As you mentioned earlier, don't waste any more ounces of precious time on this.

    Aaaand...again on topic, or somewhat related - the "Closet Conservative" term. I've stated many times how my views are tinged both with conservatism and liberalism, as well as falling in between the two.

    "Closet" implies a stigma, something of which to be ashamed. I'm certainly not. No hiding necessary.
    My post was a complete joke. I should've made it clear. RR knows I called him a closet conservative in a joking manner in a pm and should've realized the rest of you had no idea what I meant. But there are some closet conservatives in here, and that's ok to.
    Ha! That explains why when I read back through the thread I couldn't find the reference.

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  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    badbrains said:

    hedonist said:

    benjs said:



    One of his sons is Zak, he plays with the Who these days :)

    Where the hell am I getting Ray from?! I give up =)

    bsL, I still don't know what you're looking for from me. You decry personal digs (which I believe YOU believe were said to you), yet..."cray cray"? From an adult, yet.

    As you mentioned earlier, don't waste any more ounces of precious time on this.

    Aaaand...again on topic, or somewhat related - the "Closet Conservative" term. I've stated many times how my views are tinged both with conservatism and liberalism, as well as falling in between the two.

    "Closet" implies a stigma, something of which to be ashamed. I'm certainly not. No hiding necessary.
    My post was a complete joke. I should've made it clear. RR knows I called him a closet conservative in a joking manner in a pm and should've realized the rest of you had no idea what I meant. But there are some closet conservatives in here, and that's ok to.
    No worries from here, BB.

    Jimmy, good logic in your post.

  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    JimmyV said:

    Labeling other's political points of view is a slippery slope because in the end it reflects more on your point of view than their's. If you are on the left, that doesn't mean everyone to your right is a conservative. Closet or no. Same goes for those on the right. Very easy to skip over all the moderates in between and focus only on two extremes.

    Thanks for this. Never understood the need to constantly shout and point "you're a (insert implied insult here)!!". It's doesn't constitute an adult discussion.
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    backseatLover12 said:

    rgambs said:

    badbrains said:

    A- it was me who came up with the "gang bang" term

    B- as I told RR, the new term for some of you is "closet conservatives"

    C- I already know what side I'm on and fuck BOTH sides.

    D- let's go Rangers

    and

    F- good night

    Edit- oh ya, and G- freedom sheep are actually chicken Hawks, just saying.

    And an F-ing good day to you all!
    And a F-ing good weekend to you all! Closet Conservatives and Republicans with their living in denial surely aren't worth an ounce of my time on a beautiful day such as this.

    Cheers BB and rgambs.
    Looks like someone is looking to form a clique. Lol

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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    The jabs, sparing, endless accusations and little substance here = clusterfuck.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Nart,I knew it was joke.Was someone thinking you were serious?I know Hedo dosent need you to explain that as well.
    I guess you either get the big picture dynamic of these boards or you don't.


    bsL, I still don't know what you're looking for from me. You decry personal digs (which I believe YOU believe were said to you), yet..."cray cray"? From an adult, yet.

    As you mentioned earlier, don't waste any more ounces of precious time on this.

    Aaaand...again on topic, or somewhat related - the "Closet Conservative" term. I've stated many times how my views are tinged both with conservatism and liberalism, as well as falling in between the two.

    "Closet" implies a stigma, something of which to be ashamed. I'm certainly not. No hiding necessary.


    My post was a complete joke. I should've made it clear. RR knows I called him a closet conservative in a joking manner in a pm and should've realized the rest of you had no idea what I meant. But there are some closet conservatives in here, and that's ok to.

  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    I'm not sure how the above post got funky formatted but what ev.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    BSL,so much anger and hate.As a compasionate I still wish you a glorious weekend.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Hugh,we welcome her into our so called Clique.
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    rr165892 said:

    Hugh,we welcome her into our so called Clique.

    All are welcome! Admission is free.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    You guys are kidding, right? Cliques? Really. That's a train to nowhere.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    Brian, I think the whole clique thing is similar to the Closet Conservative thing.

    Really ;)
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    hedonist said:

    Brian, I think the whole clique thing is similar to the Closet Conservative thing.

    Really ;)

    I don't know because I try not to play those games. Like I said earlier:

    "The jabs, sparing, endless accusations and little substance here = clusterfuck."

    I guess it's time for me to head out on my own for awhile. The place is starting to feel like A Motionless Train to me.

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    It also seems like judgments and some reactions are running high. So yeah, I too could do without said jabs, etc. Haven't been playing games and have been as forthright as possible.

    As to substance, I think it has been in parts but shit keeps getting sidetracked. So yeah, no go, apparently.

    Always good to take a break when needed. Not sure if it's fair to put that on others, though.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    Not meant to be a put down on others. We've all fed into the bullshit, me included. Time to put the train in the roundhouse for repairs and a fresh paint job.

    Catch you all later.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    brianlux said:

    You guys are kidding, right? Cliques? Really. That's a train to nowhere.

    Read thru the thread brian. You will get the joke then.

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