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Newbie here; Greetings follow Corvette Lovers and Political Connoisseurs.
I was banished from the Corvette Forum PR&C a few years ago, for having the audacity of independent thought. I’m using the same handle I had on the Corvette Forum, so if you remember me, let me know. Most of the Corvette Forum members were actually really nice people and extremely helpful when it came to Corvettes or any other topics, except for when it came to The PR&C political section, it’s really a shame. The political members and moderators in the PR&C area appeared to be strictly conservative, and some were darn right offensive if you were anything else but what they expected you to be. Now I say “appeared”, because being a free thinker myself, I’m always mindful that my views are always subject to criticism and that my views and not “fact”; they are simply my views only. There’s nothing wrong with having a political view, as matter of fact, I think it’s really healthy to have your own view on politics rather than adopting someone else’s without any independent thought. In my opinion, there’s no right or wrong political view, it’s just your view on politics, like it or as long as it doesn’t infringe on anyone else rights; what’s the harm in having different viewpoints? Many of my closes friends are diehard conservatives, but are open minded enough to allow others to have their own opinions without allowing personal attacks to shutdown stimulating conversation. But don’t take my word for it; simply look at the Corvette Forum PR&C for yourself. I becomes obvious after the reading just a few posts. Some are really hilarious and some are truly engaging until someone allows the hatefulness and ignorance to show its ugly side. I have to admit; I enjoyed the healthy sparing, even though I don’t consider myself a political expert at all. I only know politics as I see it with my own eyes, how it affects me, my family and friends personally. I really didn’t get politically involved until the mid to late 90’s, so I really don’t feel the need to be politically accurate, because it’s not a profession for me, it’s only a diversion.
My way of handling radical hard-liner types, it to lesion first and critique last, because I’m a Scientist and Engineer by education. It is in my nature, to embrace radical thinking because that is the only way to really progress in this word of rapid progression, good or bad. Learning is inherently absorbed through trial and error and we owe far more to the radical thinkers than we do to complacent do-nothing people who are afraid of anything that changes the status quo. Of course we’ve all seen that not all change is good, but at least we have gained the knowledge of the consequence of change over no knowledge gains at all. After the last election, I’ve never in my lifetime seen fear used so much to drive policy, on both sides of the political parties. The problem with fear is, when you’re afraid you don’t think clearly, and when you’re not thinking clearly you’re easily influenced. Anyway, the older I get, the less reactive I get over politics. Because for as long as I’ve been living … every four years there’s a Presidential Election, and every four years there’s a looser and a winner. So far, none of the apocalyptic predictions have come true, and Grandma is doing just fine. Anyway … hello and have a wonderful day. |
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welcome Chas. you won't see any "stickies" on this forum reminding members to stop the death threats because the FBI contacted them [like CF PR&C] you also won't see any biased mods cheering on their little circle jerkers & letting them get away with murder while holding their feet firmly on the neck of anyone who disagrees with them. this place has class & assholes like we've seen at the "other" place are dispatched quickly.
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We can agree to disagree here...
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If we could only get the people we elect to say the same, instead of grandstanding politics, the public may actually get legislation.
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We did get a bill recently HC and it sucks, the 1 trillion will cost a min of 2 trillion, no we will scrap it and go with a single payer by 2016
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Interesting outlook on life/change... change for the sake of it and learn from the bad and embrace the good, but never stagnate.... hmmm.
Sounds nice on paper, but I once worked for a boss that was all about doing.... FIRE!, read, aim type of person... didn't really get good outcomes or foster a healthy workplace environment. I'm a fiscal conservative... I studied economics in college and was raised by parents who never ran CC balances and always lived below their means... thus it makes me sick to see how people are now living on debt and creating a nanny-state. Politics is annoying... it's all about getting re-elected.... we need term limits. I really don't care if homos want to marry or any of the social crap... I don't care if my elected officials get BJ's from fat chicks... all I care about is making America successful and wish that the best people could rise to the top... but the best stay far away from politics. Just some rambling thoughts.... -Brian PS - I too was banned from CF after over 9 years, 25,000+ pots and attending 4 Cruise-ins... they're on a power trip and killing what used to be my favorite forum and my favorite event of the year.
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But if there’s a political ideology or label for me, I would say I’m a realest at best, but most of all and far more accurately, I’m defiantly a progressive by nature. And there aren’t many good old days I’m longing for, so the only thing I’m conservative for is my money, except if I’m spending it on my Wife, House or cars … and not necessarily in that order. I don’t change for the sake of change, I move forward because that’s the direction I’m heading. Now those who want to go backwards or stand in place, that’s fine if that’s their choice. But by all means, move to the right or get off the road; because the rest of the world will coming through, like it or not. Gentlemen; this is basic evolution and the difference between Dinosaurs and Crocodiles. Both Dinosaurs and Crocodiles roamed the Earth at the same time. But one adapted to change and the other is now fossil fuel. The choice is obvious, you can only slow down or delay change, not stop it. I’d rather be part of the change that affects me and have a role in that evolution. It’s better than being a bitter spectator. Whatever your choice, be involved and make your vote count. But like I said, every four years there’s a winner and a looser and the world hasn’t ended for any of the past losers. So … what exactly is the different this time? Really? BTW … it’s post like this that sent the Corvette Forum PR&C into a frenzy. |
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We pull out of both of the current wars and it will be like Vietnam, no it will be worse as atleast we are fighing the radicals on there home land not our turf like they hit us in 2001. Americans have the shortest memories of what happened then and this goes all the way to the POTUS. I am not a war monger, but we need to finish and install a stable govt, oh there are still 37,000 US soliders in South Korea, 60 years and we are still there. Lets see Japan lost WW II and we are still there, same for Germany and this is more than 65 years after the war ended. We need to stay to make this work, vs cut and run. Yes it costs $$ to spread freedom and it is not a right to have HC forced upon us |
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I was referring to a Health Care cost question.
My point is; Money spent on American’s over ANYONE ELSE will ALWAYS be Money well spent. You can’t exactly send sick American’s off to fight a war or take care of them when they return. BTW; they all have families and friends who need good health care. I deserve it, you deserve it … ALL AMERICAN’S DESERVE IT! |
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You know … that; I got mine so you get yours mentality, isn’t exactly working in the so called perfect world. Because in reality, survivors find a way to survive and that usually means taking your stuff to survive. I'd rather take a more agressive approach. But to each his own. Have a nice weekend |
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so what we have here, is the old Conservative argument which translates to "I am not my brother's keeper" on one hand & the Progressive argument of "he ain't heavy, he's my brother" on the other? looks like it to me. we were the only civilized industrial nation in the world that discriminated against sick people.I would say we made a helluva step forward in our society. are we really going to go back to denying insurance & the right to a healthy life to poor children because they are "too fat,too skinny,too tall, too short,pre existing conditions, etc." if Obama is voted out?" really? the CBO says health care will trim one trillion off our debt. this is a bipartisan commission. are you really going to tell us that the Pubs in this are somehow lying? really?
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We need to have HC available for everyone no matter the illness or weight, however if they do not have HC now we need waiting periods, other wise I can just pay the annual penalty and then when I get cancer call up BCBS or another carrier and covers me and by the way I have cancer, damn next we will do the same with car insurance, I will buy it after the accident |
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so....lemme see....who do I trust,here? the Congressional Budget Office of our government or some guy named Peter Pan on the internet?
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low information voter.....I'll be right back.
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pick one: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=cbo+says+health+care+bill+will+reduce+debt+1.3+trillion&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
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