Donald Trump

dignin said:

I'm a fan of bans, otherwise this place would be another Facebook or Twitter. At the same time I've never reported a post, not my style 

Keep up the good work mods, and while you're at it, can you figure out how to ban Trump?

I doubt it would turn into FB or twitter with the paywall in place. not many people would pay $20 just to troll once and get banned. 

I am one of the few (I think) Americans that was not bothered by him.  Probably because 1) I kinda thought of his constant whining about America was similar to sports fans complaining about the Patriots.  They're always on top...just like the U! S! A! (particularly on an American band's discussion board) and 2)  I think the USA needs to be taken down a peg at times.  I think he got beaten up for posting criticism of the US that some others of us would have gotten away with.

That said, he did need to tone it down in some of his replies.  

I'm not a fan of bannings...if it were up to me (thank God it's not), I'd be about longer suspensions for anyone not making threats or posting things that could get themselves and the rest of us in trouble.

Kat said:

I'm thinking some of them noticed Rick Perry under that bus too. 

Republicans, Foreign Policy Experts Condemn Trump’s Decision To Abandon Kurds

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina called it “a stain on America’s honor.”

President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw support for Kurdish allies in northern Syria ahead of Turkey’s planned invasion of the region drew forceful backlash from both Republicans and Democrats, as well as foreign policy experts.

The Kurds lead the Syrian Democratic Forces, the main ally to the U.S. in fighting the self-described Islamic State in Syria. Turkey has long wanted the U.S. to end its support for the Kurds, an ethnic group the Turkish government views as terrorists.

The White House’s announcement Sunday to allow Turkey to invade northern Syria startled some members of Congress, who warned such a move could lead to a genocide of the Kurds and allow ISIS to creep back into the region. 

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a frequent cheerleader of the president, split with Trump on his Syria decision, calling it “shortsighted” and “irresponsible” during a phone interview with “Fox & Friends” on Monday.

continued at
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/reactions-to-trumps-syria-kurds-turkey-decision_n_5d9b36f6e4b0fc935eddb9c9


P.S. We don't gossip about other members here. Thanks.

America’s honor left the day the Baffoon family walked into the WH and pee boy Graham has been licking Baffoon balls since that day ..

Ugh. I cannot say you're wrong but it's an all-ages forum. :( . Thanks.

Now Perry is saying he isn't resigning.  Was that just a tRump plant?  

mrussel1 said:

cincybearcat said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

ikiT said:

SC got another discussion closed for review. 
I don't think he banned, he just nervous.

i checked. he has the "banned" banner on her profile. 

I hate the banning.  Even for him.  

I hate banning too, but how else do you deal with someone where the posts are 80% incendiary?  At some point enough is enough.  It's funny but your row was at the low end of the spectrum.  Hopefully it's just temporary.  I'm a huge fan of disagreements/argu,emts on these boards, but they should be rooted differently than they have been.  

That's the problem with always creeping forward to find out where the line is - eventually you find it. I don't really understand that antagonistic behaviour (though like anyone I know I've done it here under the right conditions), and honestly, antagonism is rarely productive. If we're truly running out of time here, we should be trying to unite and understand each other rather than dividing and goading each other into saying something we'll regret saying. 

PJ_Soul said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

mrussel1 said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

I'm banned now.

how does one post when banned?

I wondered the same.

I bet it's an edit from the mods or something. 

The ban makes sense. He's gotten at least half-a-dozen threads locked with his routine. 

He didn't do it by himself.

When people post certain things they are trying to stir the pot and get a reaction.  Let s put blame where blame is due which is on him.  

mrussel1 said:

benjs said:

mrussel1 said:

cincybearcat said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

ikiT said:

SC got another discussion closed for review. 
I don't think he banned, he just nervous.

i checked. he has the "banned" banner on her profile. 

I hate the banning.  Even for him.  

I hate banning too, but how else do you deal with someone where the posts are 80% incendiary?  At some point enough is enough.  It's funny but your row was at the low end of the spectrum.  Hopefully it's just temporary.  I'm a huge fan of disagreements/argu,emts on these boards, but they should be rooted differently than they have been.  

That's the problem with always creeping forward to find out where the line is - eventually you find it. I don't really understand that antagonistic behaviour (though like anyone I know I've done it here under the right conditions), and honestly, antagonism is rarely productive. If we're truly running out of time here, we should be trying to unite and understand each other rather than dividing and goading each other into saying something we'll regret saying. 

Yes the line was certainly discovered.  But if past was any indication of present, there were warnings. 

I'm sure there were warnings.  I have received a few in the past and changed my behavior.  One time I got a warning for telling someone to drink bleach.

If you haven't noticed...they do keep track of your warnings on your "Moderation" tab.  

Gern Blansten said:

OnWis97 said:

Whenever someone from the Party of Trump rebukes, I temper my expectations about what that really might mean.  That stuff usually blows over.  I think they know what Trump is and want to put out a couple off "right side of history" tweets for posterity. That said, I think Lindsay's past the point of no return.

It's really odd.  And given all that has happened I would think the GOP would be ready to convict him in the Senate and be done with him.  They must think that they are better off letting him lose in the general election but the way they put party over country is disgusting.

Totally agree, It really is sad. How can anyone say with a straight face sea this president should not be impeached?
party before country should be instant termination.  

HughFreakingDillon said:

mcgruff10 said:

cincybearcat said:

HughFreakingDillon said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

I'm banned now.

how does one post when banned?

That is a great question. based upon my private messages...I'm not sure I'll be around here much longer, I doubt I have the personality for it, walking on pins and needles ain't my strong suit.  Letting others be condescending and just going and telling someone else to deal with it ain't my way either. 

Just be better than that person. It is not worth it. 

you are probably the best around here at it. I have been amazed at your cool temperament when mercilessly attacked personally. 

Thanks for the kind words bud.