Hello from a wonk

[percysunshine]

Ok, the gauntlet is over:

Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Ringel05]

Based on your post, your anality level seems to be rather high. You definitely won't like me.

When it comes to political discussion, I am definitely anal. I take it seriously.

If that bothers you, there's a very easy fix: don't talk to me!

Bother? Me?

This one's gonna be fun....... He thinks this shit is serious...... on a anonymous messageboard........

 

[Wonky Pundit]

That's okay: solving the world's problems beats the Holy Grail any time.

 

[Wonky Pundit]

This one's gonna be fun....... He thinks this shit is serious...... on a anonymous messageboard........

I've discovered that clowning around pretty much destroys one's chances of making or responding to real arguments.

I don't mind if you do it, but it won't hold my attention for all that long...

 

[Ringel05]

This one's gonna be fun....... He thinks this shit is serious...... on a anonymous messageboard........

I've discovered that clowning around pretty much destroys one's chances of making or responding to real arguments.

I don't mind if you do it, but it won't hold my attention for all that long...

Not a problem. I'll leave you to your devices on this note:

Solving the worlds problems??!!

Have you ever heard of planet Pollyanna?

 

[Two Thumbs]

You kinda remind me of another poster named Anachronism.

He; "I had my sense of humor surgically removed."

Life is meant to be enjoyed, as long as you're having fun, don't worry about what the others think.

Ringle is just here for the attention. I think we can work out our problems together and the USMB is a good a place to start as any.

please excuse my near constant humor.

 

[Ringel05]

You kinda remind me of another poster named Anachronism.

He; "I had my sense of humor surgically removed."

Life is meant to be enjoyed, as long as you're having fun, don't worry about what the others think.

Ringle is just here for the attention. I think we can work out our problems together and the USMB is a good a place to start as any.

please excuse my near constant humor.

I'm just here for the attention....... Okay......

 

[Zander]

Good luck.

 

[Wonky Pundit]

Not a problem. I'll leave you to your devices on this note:

Solving the worlds problems??!!

Have you ever heard of planet Pollyanna?

I was being tongue-in-cheek. USMB doesn't have a smiley for that.

 

[Ringel05]

Not a problem. I'll leave you to your devices on this note:

Solving the worlds problems??!!

Have you ever heard of planet Pollyanna?

I was being tongue-in-cheek. USMB doesn't have a smiley for that.

Try that one....



I don't have any issues with anyone who wants to work towards finding a consensus and doing what they can to help the betterment of human kind, it helps keep us (mostly) from devolving into societal chaos. But I found the only way one can survive such endeavors is with a massive sense of humor and an understanding of the enormity and limitations of the task.

 

[Grace]

Not a problem. I'll leave you to your devices on this note:

Solving the worlds problems??!!

Have you ever heard of planet Pollyanna?

I was being tongue-in-cheek. USMB doesn't have a smiley for that.

Try that one....



I don't have any issues with anyone who wants to work towards finding a consensus and doing what they can to help the betterment of human kind, it helps keep us (mostly) from devolving into societal chaos. But I found the only way one can survive such endeavors is with a massive sense of humor and an understanding of the enormity and limitations of the task.

Oh my. I think Anachronismstelectus is catching. Ringle, did you get your shot for prohibitivism humoritis? That quote looks like a symptom to me.

 

[midcan5]

Welcome.

"I would say quite seriously, that I am a socialist in economics, a liberal in politics, and a conservative in culture." Daniel Bell

 

[editec]

If you were expecting a tell-all introduction, sorry. I'm going to tell you only a couple of things about myself. First, I'm a political junkie who likes to follow and talk about issues. Second, I don't believe in liberalism, conservatism, libertarianism or authoritarianism: I believe only in what makes the most sense in a particular context. Sometimes it's one of these four, sometimes it's a combination, and sometimes it's none.

I don't mean to be secretive or rude. I just believe that who I am is totally irrelevant when it comes to discussing a political issue - as it should be. Nor do I think there's anything at all wrong with socializing online. It's just not what I come to a political forum to do. The other stuff I save for places like Facebook. By the way, that's also why I never use rep systems on boards. So please don't be offended if you rep me and I don't return the favor.

Finally, here's my pledge to all of you. I will not insult or otherwise talk smack about anyone other than a public figure (they're fair game). If you want to debate a point with me in a civil, respectful way, I will be thrilled to reciprocate. On the other hand, if you're yet another loudmouth who hopes to get someone else into your flame wars, I will simply put you on my ignore list.

I hope I can find at least a few other folks around here in the first category.

Good!

We need more WONKs here.

Reality based POVs are always welcomed.

Hopefully your POV will be different enough that you'll be bringing us facts and logical arguments that hadn't occured to the rest of us.

We need far more REALITY TESTING posts and far less FAITH BASED opinions to consider.

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

potato

 

[Wonky Pundit]

potato

Are you pronouncing it "po-tay-to" or "po-tah-to?"

 

[Ringel05]

potato

You forgot to add the E on the end of it.......

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

potato

Are you pronouncing it "po-tay-to" or "po-tah-to?"

You say potato, I say potato, potato... potato.

 

[Mr.Fitnah]

potato

You forgot to add the E on the end of it.......

Sorry link can you just add it yourself?

 

[Ringel05]

potato

You forgot to add the E on the end of it.......

Sorry link can you just add it yourself?

Potato(e)

Better?

 

[Wonky Pundit]

Good!

We need more WONKs here.

Reality based POVs are always welcomed.

Hopefully your POV will be different enough that you'll be bringing us facts and logical arguments that hadn't occured to the rest of us.

We need far more REALITY TESTING posts and far less FAITH BASED opinions to consider.

Thanks. I've come to learn in my years of following politics that some things the conservatives want make sense, some things the liberals want make sense, and there are plenty of things across the spectrum that make no sense at all.

Hopefully I can converse with those who share my interest in separating the wheat from the chaff.