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    What is interesting to me is that intelligent people can look across the ocean and observe that political and religious differences are causing great hardship and anguish in other lands but cannot see that it is close to the same situation at home. The Simple Public Policy is an eye-opening read for those who simply sit and observe from a distance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ToomuchStuff View Post
    I rarely go into that forum and asked if it was blockable, because I would like to NEVER see it.
    You know, it's funny, but until today, there hadn't been a single post in that forum for nearly 3 weeks, and only a couple of posts for the last month. Most of the contentious stuff shows up in other places, such as here.
    It's weird.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alan View Post
    Maybe the person who introduced the term on these forums will weigh in. I've never been clear on the basis of his definition, although I think DMC expressed the gist of it.
    All I know is I've lately been afraid to mention my 10 cylinder, 9 mpg motorhome on these forums for fear of being called out. I'm sensitive that way.
    If you call it a tiny house, you may be OK. But you cant drive it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dmc View Post
    I had one for a short while. Maybe I still do. I think the definition was anyone having a big truck that isn't using it to pull a trailer. Or a bigger vehicle than ones needs beyond basic utility.
    Corvette comes to mind for me. Always has.

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    You know, it's funny, but until today, there hadn't been a single post in that forum for nearly 3 weeks, and only a couple of posts for the last month.
    Yea something I attributed to people having entirely given up on making any changes or improving anything in U.S. politics, a sentiment I would sympathize with greatly. As in "politics is f'in hopeless, I dont' want to talk about it anymore". I mean to REALLY SEE how bad things are politically is to be consumed with despair! And things are likely going to have to get much worse before they get better at any rate since there is little resistance at present. :\

    What is interesting to me is that intelligent people can look across the ocean and observe that political and religious differences are causing great hardship and anguish in other lands but cannot see that it is close to the same situation at home. The Simple Public Policy is an eye-opening read for those who simply sit and observe from a distance
    yea but some people just see debate as intellectual debate. I mean if people want to make things personal and all about me then I'll fight, but it's pretty clear when things become personal (oh so it's all about me now ...). Whereas I think others see debate as such and arguing impersonal theories as "fighting". And I don't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ApatheticNoMore View Post
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    yea but some people just see debate as intellectual debate. I mean if people want to make things personal and all about me then I'll fight, but it's pretty clear when things become personal (oh so it's all about me now ...). Whereas I think others see debate as such and arguing impersonal theories as "fighting". And I don't.
    I'm with redfox, can't we all meet somewhere and have a beer or glass of wine and enjoy the debate? That would be so great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by catherine View Post
    Corvette comes to mind for me. Always has.

    Ive had a few in the past, now I have a Porsche. They do get OK gas mileage. And most don't go to the junkyard after 10yrs or so.

    My first car I bought with my own money was a 1966 Corvette Convertable, I loved that car. I'll bet it's still around.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ApatheticNoMore View Post
    Yea something I attributed to people having entirely given up on making any changes or improving anything in U.S. politics, a sentiment I would sympathize with greatly. As in "politics is f'in hopeless, I dont' want to talk about it anymore". I mean to REALLY SEE how bad things are politically is to be consumed with despair! And things are likely going to have to get much worse before they get better at any rate since there is little resistance at present. :\



    yea but some people just see debate as intellectual debate. I mean if people want to make things personal and all about me then I'll fight, but it's pretty clear when things become personal (oh so it's all about me now ...). Whereas I think others see debate as such and arguing impersonal theories as "fighting". And I don't.
    What happened to that "Hope and Change"? At least I'm older, and somewhat affluent. I'll be fine, just tell me the rules that we are following today.

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    Quote Originally Posted by catherine View Post
    I'm with redfox, can't we all meet somewhere and have a beer or glass of wine and enjoy the debate? That would be so great.
    We would have to be careful to not be considered a terrorist threat.

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    Quote Originally Posted by redfox View Post
    Gosh, does the light rail I commute on count? It's the biggest vehicle I own a share in!
    Classic overcompensation, redfox.
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