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2016-02-17 4:20 PM

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I think as an online community we are getting off track. I'm seeing a lot of direct shots being taken at BT members from both sides of the political spectrum. Any way we can dial it back to some modicum of civility? I think we were there a few months ago, but it seems that we've slipped a bit in recent months. My left leaning amigos would have screamed to have me banned if I had posted the thread I wrote a few days ago. Just putting it down in writing served as a therapeutic venting and I face palmed at how pointless and hurtful it was after writing it. I deleted it. We disagree politically and will not change each others ideology. Let's focus on dragging the politicians through the dirt, not each other and our beliefs.


2016-02-17 4:36 PM
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Agree................we all need to meet up and have a beer or two.



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2016-02-17 8:21 PM
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Yes, what LB said.

It can be hard to temper your emotions when dealing with such hot topics.  Part of me does like the passion though.  One thing I hate about people and politics is those who stand by and do nothing, or won't have the hard discussions. But like you said that doesn't mean we cant be civil about it.

Anyways when are we having that beer?  Just had a 7.3 mile run after work and I'm thirsty! 

2016-02-17 8:44 PM
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Yes, what LB said.

It can be hard to temper your emotions when dealing with such hot topics.  Part of me does like the passion though.  One thing I hate about people and politics is those who stand by and do nothing, or won't have the hard discussions. But like you said that doesn't mean we cant be civil about it.

Anyways when are we having that beer?  Just had a 7.3 mile run after work and I'm thirsty! 

You've got some great beer up there brother.........we should come your way.

2016-02-17 10:29 PM
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WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! just kidding.
I go away for a few days and what happened? Time to go check it out.
2016-02-18 7:28 AM
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There's a great tap house about a mile from my house, 42 Wisconsin microbrews.  Then if you want to switch it up there is a distillery across the street that has some great whiskey and vodka. Then there is a place to get a great steak / pizza. 

Let's meet there?

 



2016-02-18 9:58 AM
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I could always eat a nice steak.
2016-02-18 10:34 AM
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I've been on vacation in New Orleans for the past few days, so I may never eat or drink again...
If that changes, I'm definitely down for a steak and a beer or two.
2016-02-18 10:50 AM
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I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.

2016-02-18 3:23 PM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.





Beer and steak sound fine, but where are we going to get the money for this?
If you think I'm going to stand idly by and have those with the least means pay an equal %, well, I may just have to launch a philbuster!

2016-02-18 3:54 PM
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Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy

Originally posted by Left Brain

I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.





Beer and steak sound fine, but where are we going to get the money for this?
If you think I'm going to stand idly by and have those with the least means pay an equal %, well, I may just have to launch a philbuster!




Justin and LB are buying since they set the menu… We aren't talking about Golden Corral either I hope.


2016-02-18 3:58 PM
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Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! just kidding. I go away for a few days and what happened? Time to go check it out.

I missed what happened too.  Everything in this forum has been relatively tame.

2016-02-18 4:58 PM
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Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! just kidding. I go away for a few days and what happened? Time to go check it out.

I missed what happened too.  Everything in this forum has been relatively tame.

JMK hates crusevegas because the first part of his handle is cruz.  Tony hates JMK because the  reception of Tony's tinfoil hat makes him hate everyone.  JMK hates Tony back.   The guy from Idaho is just crazy. 

Consider yourself up to speed.

2016-02-18 6:35 PM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! just kidding. I go away for a few days and what happened? Time to go check it out.

I missed what happened too.  Everything in this forum has been relatively tame.

JMK hates crusevegas because the first part of his handle is cruz.  Tony hates JMK because the  reception of Tony's tinfoil hat makes him hate everyone.  JMK hates Tony back.   The guy from Idaho is just crazy. 

Consider yourself up to speed.




I don't hate anyone. This is how people from Brooklyn talk among friends. You should see how I talk to strangers on the subway. It would make Donald Trump's hair curl.
2016-02-18 8:42 PM
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Originally posted by mdg2003
Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy
Originally posted by Left Brain

I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.

Beer and steak sound fine, but where are we going to get the money for this? If you think I'm going to stand idly by and have those with the least means pay an equal %, well, I may just have to launch a philbuster!
Justin and LB are buying since they set the menu… We aren't talking about Golden Corral either I hope.

Dang I was going to say that tuwood was buying, it would be the first unanimous decision in PCOJ!

 

2016-02-18 9:02 PM
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Originally posted by Justin86

Originally posted by mdg2003
Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy
Originally posted by Left Brain

I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.

Beer and steak sound fine, but where are we going to get the money for this? If you think I'm going to stand idly by and have those with the least means pay an equal %, well, I may just have to launch a philbuster!
Justin and LB are buying since they set the menu… We aren't talking about Golden Corral either I hope.

Dang I was going to say that tuwood was buying, it would be the first unanimous decision in PCOJ!

 




Yeah, I'm good with that too.


2016-02-18 10:48 PM
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Yes, Tony buys........and pays for travel insurance for all of us.

2016-02-19 10:05 AM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! just kidding. I go away for a few days and what happened? Time to go check it out.

I missed what happened too.  Everything in this forum has been relatively tame.

JMK hates crusevegas because the first part of his handle is cruz.  Tony hates JMK because the  reception of Tony's tinfoil hat makes him hate everyone.  JMK hates Tony back.   The guy from Idaho is just crazy. 

Consider yourself up to speed.

It's nice to be noticed.  (blushing)

2016-02-19 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by Left Brain

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! just kidding. I go away for a few days and what happened? Time to go check it out.

I missed what happened too.  Everything in this forum has been relatively tame.

JMK hates crusevegas because the first part of his handle is cruz.  Tony hates JMK because the  reception of Tony's tinfoil hat makes him hate everyone.  JMK hates Tony back.   The guy from Idaho is just crazy. 

Consider yourself up to speed.

I think there should be a regular LB "week in review post".  Kind of like "Last week tonight with John Oliver", but way shorter and less forced political jokes.

2016-02-19 10:56 AM
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Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by Left Brain

Originally posted by msteiner

Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN! just kidding. I go away for a few days and what happened? Time to go check it out.

I missed what happened too.  Everything in this forum has been relatively tame.

JMK hates crusevegas because the first part of his handle is cruz.  Tony hates JMK because the  reception of Tony's tinfoil hat makes him hate everyone.  JMK hates Tony back.   The guy from Idaho is just crazy. 

Consider yourself up to speed.

I think there should be a regular LB "week in review post".  Kind of like "Last week tonight with John Oliver", but way shorter and less forced political jokes.




Tony 2goggs used to do that a few years back. Pretty entertaining.
2016-02-22 9:49 AM
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Originally posted by Justin86

Originally posted by mdg2003
Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy
Originally posted by Left Brain

I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.

Beer and steak sound fine, but where are we going to get the money for this? If you think I'm going to stand idly by and have those with the least means pay an equal %, well, I may just have to launch a philbuster!
Justin and LB are buying since they set the menu… We aren't talking about Golden Corral either I hope.

Dang I was going to say that tuwood was buying, it would be the first unanimous decision in PCOJ!

 

hehe, I'm in.  

I might seem a little testy at times on here, but I truly love the discussions and like to try and force people to defend their positions/beliefs.  I have changed my views on many things because of the direct interaction I've had with folks here on BT because of people doing the same thing back at me.



2016-02-22 2:35 PM
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Originally posted by Justin86

Originally posted by mdg2003
Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy
Originally posted by Left Brain

I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.

Beer and steak sound fine, but where are we going to get the money for this? If you think I'm going to stand idly by and have those with the least means pay an equal %, well, I may just have to launch a philbuster!
Justin and LB are buying since they set the menu… We aren't talking about Golden Corral either I hope.

Dang I was going to say that tuwood was buying, it would be the first unanimous decision in PCOJ!

 

hehe, I'm in.  

I might seem a little testy at times on here, but I truly love the discussions and like to try and force people to defend their positions/beliefs.  I have changed my views on many things because of the direct interaction I've had with folks here on BT because of people doing the same thing back at me.




I've never been to Wisconsin, but if Tony's buying, I'm in. Can we all go to a shooting range before dinner?
2016-02-22 2:36 PM
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Originally posted by jmk-brooklyn
Originally posted by tuwood

Originally posted by Justin86

Originally posted by mdg2003
Originally posted by ChineseDemocracy
Originally posted by Left Brain

I'm up for Wisconsin and beer and steak. 

We need a date.

Beer and steak sound fine, but where are we going to get the money for this? If you think I'm going to stand idly by and have those with the least means pay an equal %, well, I may just have to launch a philbuster!
Justin and LB are buying since they set the menu… We aren't talking about Golden Corral either I hope.

Dang I was going to say that tuwood was buying, it would be the first unanimous decision in PCOJ!

 

hehe, I'm in.  

I might seem a little testy at times on here, but I truly love the discussions and like to try and force people to defend their positions/beliefs.  I have changed my views on many things because of the direct interaction I've had with folks here on BT because of people doing the same thing back at me.

I've never been to Wisconsin, but if Tony's buying, I'm in. Can we all go to a shooting range before dinner?

Now we're talking

2016-02-22 9:00 PM
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LB, I'd enjoy sitting down and having a beer and dinner with you. 

2016-02-24 9:31 AM
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For the record: I don't read most people's post. My energy goes towards venting about what I think about an issue, not about what you think. I mean this in the nicest possible way: I don't care what your opinions are.

Now, you might think that's a hostile attitude but it really isn't. I will use a personal anecdote to illustrate. When I was dating my current husband (#2), he told me early on that it wouldn't work between us because I wouldn't like his political opinions or beliefs. I replied: What makes you think your opinions are important to me? They matter only to you. I don't care what you think and I don't expect you to care about my opinions; they matter to no one but me and often they aren't important even to me. It didn't take him too long to accept that I didn't care in the nicest way possible. Call it benign indifference. Or call it whatever you want - I don't care!

In summary, if you think my views are about you or directed at you, you are mistakenly assuming that I care. And that hurts.


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