I have a vent that is bugging me today. I have been trying to follow some of the "political" conversations on Gather and other places. Why is it that in every place you look, people are always negative. I mean, they are rude, vulgar, impolite, and just downright nasty to anyone who has a differing opinion. I mean, isn't the whole point of a multiparty process so that each of us can find the place where we feel we best fit in? that being the case, why is it that we must always then feel that our point is the only one with validity. I mean I am a proud Texas Democrat who is actively trying to get President Bush (or shrub as I call him) impeached for crimes against humanity. Does that mean that I am unAmeircan? I think not. Does it also mean that someone who is a, gasp, Republican mean that they are wrong? Not to me. Yes, they may have a slightly miopic view of the issues, but they are certainly entitled to them. Also, why do people feel that it is right to lurk on boards, or join in conversations, that are intended for "likeminded" people to join together and share their commonality? I find that we as a people are becoming more and more distant, more and more impolite, and less and less understanding of our differences. Yes we are all different, but we also enjoy being around those with whom we share common ideals, common perspectives, and yes maybe even common viewpoints. Although we may seek goodhearted debate that doesn't mean we enjoy being debased, ridiculed or put down when we are joining in with people who agree with us. There are plenty of places to go to be with people we agree with, we don't have to hang around places where people who differ with us gather.
Thanks for letting me vent, I feel better now.
Peace Out, as my 30 year old son says.
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Gather is a place for all to say how they feel on any subject on any "party" line and the idea that the disagreements continue is what makes us all able to look at and think about another opinion or in turn agree to disagree.
Don't read the responses that offend you and continue to feed on what works for you. THere is a woman on gather I disagree with 100% politically but I think I would adopt her as my best friend if we had a chance meeting and we would just agree to disagree politically but she is a very intelligent woman whom I respect regardless of strong political opinion.
I am against 100% pulling the troops until Iraq's government is stable in terms of handling their own judicial system. Most of the world disagrees and thats okay with me but it will not stop me from pointing out successes and achievements as a Marine Mom and cheerleader for the freedom of the people of Iraq.
It is easy to just agree to disagree. I do think that rudeness is uncalled for in any forum. I give you a 10 for your candor.
Welcome to Gather, Armand.
I feel in politics especially, the ideas they were given, not those that they developed, are proving not to be effective so their only way to cope is to rant and rave and attack the people.
Let me change subject. I am disappointed in that President Bush has not achieve his potetnial or my expeectations. However, considering the alternative he has done much beter than the alternatives.
I am curious what specific actions of the President would justify his impeachement.
Does making fun of a person's name test the trheshold impoliteness or even appraoch the verge of rude?
be able to go in the best direction.
When I was working, I did my very best to be objective. However, now that I'm retired I enjoy being able to express my personal opinion. I believe that comments from the president that those who disagree with his war policy are un-American has had something to do with the current decrease in respect for all rationale opinions.
Glad you vented! Gave me a chance to vent also!
A displaced Texan
I wish people could quit gravitating to the words of a few that disagreeing on the war is "un-American." I will bet that those men and women truly believe that they are rsiking there lives for peoples right to voice their opinion even if they disagree with it and they aren;t calling that disagreement "un-American." I no it is easier to gravitate to irritating remarks of a few, but I sure hope that as people are irritate by that phrase that they at the same time recongize that those fighting aren;t saying. I will say that those that are playing politics with the war by passing a bill that is only meant to force the President to veto it before they do provide the funding are testing my feelings about what the Founding Fathers meant was patriotism.
There was a certain actress that did go to the enemy's land and play to them at the expense of the POWs and other soldiers, that went over my threshold.
(By the way, I'm a republican. See we can agree. LOL)
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I guess that's why I do not "know" many people on gather.
I'm never rude and I never stir up any crap.
I like to hear other opinions, as long as they aren't rude.