Election Debate Over -- We're Talking Baseball Now

don424 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 02:30 PM

Election Debate Over -- We're Talking Baseball Now

OK, I promised an edgy thread and I am going to deliver

I've been seeing alot of political threads on here in the last week. Now, I'm cool with threads that deal with issues on how to better the country and things like that.

But I think there have been too many threads by Kerry supporters who are analyzing the election, saying the voting system is not fair, the young people didn;t come out to vote, Bush got in, now here comes the draft, the country is doomed, Bush voters aren't as educated as Kerry voters.

Which leads me to a question. When do you think is enough is enough? the election is over, Bush is in, like it or not. To waste energy complaining is pointless IMO, you're not gonna change it. I'm all for debating issues where you can have an impact i.e women's rghts, abortion, racial discrimination

But to complain about something that is over and cannot be changed, don't you think it's too extreme and kinda like beating a dead horse.

I'm Don Murphy and I approved this thread

MuchInLuvMichi Posted: Nov 10, 2004 02:31 PM

Re: Time for some fun

Don, dont u kno we all like to dwell on things

tourist Posted: Nov 10, 2004 03:15 PM

Re: Time for some fun

Posted by don424

When do you think is enough is enough?

When? When Kerry announced his concession.

Although to be fair, I suppose some people want to change it for the future which is fine, but that is a slightly different argument.

don424 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 03:50 PM

Re: Time for some fun

i mean i'm all for debating ongoing issues
but, what's done is done

brideinapril Posted: Nov 10, 2004 03:54 PM

Re: Time for some fun

Amen to that!

Jenn524 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 03:57 PM

Re: Time for some fun

I agree with you Don.

FeliciaDA Posted: Nov 10, 2004 04:02 PM

Re: Time for some fun

Posted by Jenn524

I agree with you Don.

Me too.

Boy its scary when we all agree with Don, isn't it?

Then again , I don't believe any of us who just agreed with Don are typically the people who post on the political threads anyhow.. so perhaps those folks will differ on this opinion..

don424 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 04:49 PM

Re: The Election Debate

bump

myasmom Posted: Nov 10, 2004 04:57 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Don hoo-rah for you being back.
I definitely think that its been enough..not just because the election is over but becasue people started name calling, others bashed people's opinions so its kind of counterproductive and honestly I noticed that posting slowed down too and I dare guess that its ecause the vibe of happiness changed due to all the political posts. But its not my board or your board tec so I guess its up to others to decide what type of 'feel' they perfer to have when they visit.

verdila Posted: Nov 10, 2004 04:57 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Well, I am one of those ppl who posted on the political debates and I understand politics is a sensitive issue. But, frankly it infuriated me at first that there were people saying the election was rigged and that anyone who voted for Bush is ignorant. I'm ok with it now but yes it's like get over it, and move on.

don424 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:03 PM

Re: The Election Debate

yeah, i'm talking about those who continue to scrutinize the process and how it was unfair

sweetadeline Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:06 PM

Re: The Election Debate

I'm definitely disgusted with the election results, and frankly the debates and discussion about the election possibly being rigged don't bother me at all. I don't trust anyone (any American politician or media outlet) at this point, and there were a lot of shady things going on throughout campaign season. I personally don't want to talk about it anymore, but I think it's important that people continue to question the way the system works (or no longer works) in this country. Conspiracy theories? Bring 'em on. Investigations of corporate malfeasance and election fraud? Bring 'em on.

myasmom Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:10 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Posted by sweetadeline

I'm definitely disgusted with the election results, and frankly the debates and discussion about the election possibly being rigged don't bother me at all. I don't trust anyone (any American politician or media outlet) at this point, and there were a lot of shady things going on throughout campaign season. I personally don't want to talk about it anymore, but I think it's important that people continue to question the way the system works (or no longer works) in this country. Conspiracy theories? Bring 'em on. Investigations of corporate malfeasance and election fraud? Bring 'em on.

No one said that they couldnt be discussed in an ADULT manner but alot of the posts went sour IMO so it wasnt a debate where people were sharing information anymore. The whole purpose about a debate is to listen to others opinions not bash people. Calling people ignorant and having a low IQ, uneducated etc..those are insults no matter how you call it. As long as those words are used..

Jenn524 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:18 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Posted by FeliciaDA

Posted by Jenn524

I agree with you Don.

Me too.

Boy its scary when we all agree with Don, isn't it?

Then again , I don't believe any of us who just agreed with Don are typically the people who post on the political threads anyhow.. so perhaps those folks will differ on this opinion..

Yes Felicia it is scary when we agree with Don.

sweetadeline Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:18 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Posted by myasmom

Posted by sweetadeline

I'm definitely disgusted with the election results, and frankly the debates and discussion about the election possibly being rigged don't bother me at all. I don't trust anyone (any American politician or media outlet) at this point, and there were a lot of shady things going on throughout campaign season. I personally don't want to talk about it anymore, but I think it's important that people continue to question the way the system works (or no longer works) in this country. Conspiracy theories? Bring 'em on. Investigations of corporate malfeasance and election fraud? Bring 'em on.

No one said that they couldnt be discussed in an ADULT manner but alot of the posts went sour IMO so it wasnt a debate where people were sharing information anymore. The whole purpose about a debate is to listen to others opinions not bash people. Calling people ignorant and having a low IQ, uneducated etc..those are insults no matter how you call it. As long as those words are used..

Is that what happened? Luckily, I missed the whole thing. Sounds like I should be glad that I wasn't here for a few days! (Too bad I didn't escape completely unscathed... I live in the middle of a very Republican county, and I got called all sorts of nasty things for being a Kerry supporter. People suck.)

don424 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:23 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Posted by sweetadeline

I'm definitely disgusted with the election results, and frankly the debates and discussion about the election possibly being rigged don't bother me at all. I don't trust anyone (any American politician or media outlet) at this point, and there were a lot of shady things going on throughout campaign season. I personally don't want to talk about it anymore, but I think it's important that people continue to question the way the system works (or no longer works) in this country. Conspiracy theories? Bring 'em on. Investigations of corporate malfeasance and election fraud? Bring 'em on.

and what purpose will this serve?

RedHead Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:27 PM

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IMO...talking about conspiracies, poll booth riggings/malfunctions, whether someone voted for the wrong reasons...

Well it just gets you NOWHERE...

don424 Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:36 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Posted by oct.2004bride

IMO...talking about conspiracies, poll booth riggings/malfunctions, whether someone voted for the wrong reasons...

Well it just gets you NOWHERE...

we agree

RedHead Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:37 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Posted by don424

Posted by oct.2004bride

IMO...talking about conspiracies, poll booth riggings/malfunctions, whether someone voted for the wrong reasons...

Well it just gets you NOWHERE...

we agree

are pigs flying????

sweetadeline Posted: Nov 10, 2004 05:39 PM

Re: The Election Debate

Posted by don424

Posted by sweetadeline

I'm definitely disgusted with the election results, and frankly the debates and discussion about the election possibly being rigged don't bother me at all. I don't trust anyone (any American politician or media outlet) at this point, and there were a lot of shady things going on throughout campaign season. I personally don't want to talk about it anymore, but I think it's important that people continue to question the way the system works (or no longer works) in this country. Conspiracy theories? Bring 'em on. Investigations of corporate malfeasance and election fraud? Bring 'em on.

and what purpose will this serve?

The more people discuss it, the less likely it is that the same crap will happen again next time.