Eagle Scout
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I am of the opinion that threads like this should not appear on USMB but that's just me.
This is a tough thread. It is not the usual banter that we engage in. This is an important topic, especially with a major election in about four months.
You know I used to watch my dad, a conservative Republican talk across the back fence with a labor reunion leader. They did get heated, but it always ended with an invitation for cocktails. I used to get a kick out of watching the two of them laugh over Cutty Sark. Each knew the others politics were serious and worthy of respect.
As an independent I get invitations from political types. I am sorry, I just don't go. Who wants to spend a Saturday night listening to whining and name calling? I have enough upset to deal with at work, but at least I get paid for it.
Today we have USMB where we can come in anonymously, and tell as much about ourselves as we want to. We can blow off some steam or come to a better understanding of our planet. People at USMB are not shy about showing their real views. We can dig into a tough issue like this speaking directly and showing emotion. None of us really have to hold back as long as we show the respect required by USMB rules.
To me this is one of the great values of the internet, though I wish we would all, (self included) cut back on the name calling and cursing.
I find this to be the most INFORMATIVE thread I have ever been in, but probably the most painful. After seeing what was happening on this thread last night, I took off work today to be on it. It is proving to be time well spent.
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