Comments | argentlion: think about it

argentlion

think about it

Sep 11, 2008 12:21

I was reading in a friends journal about how all the negativity revolving around political posts was making her feel, confused and hurt. Not confused by the issues so much as the willingness of friends to take something that lives in shades of gray and preach it with such venom and conviction without regard to their friendships, and while I am ( Read more... )

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Hey you lisettelaroux September 11 2008, 16:59:19 UTC

Will you guys be at Chalice this weekend?

Re: Hey you argentlion September 11 2008, 17:02:12 UTC

nope, I had a baronial practice set for this weekend, and Oasis next weekend

Re: Hey you lisettelaroux September 11 2008, 17:03:26 UTC

okie dokie

ymasen September 11 2008, 18:37:00 UTC

To quote someone from several months ago ago in the days of the bitter primary: "If anyone doesn’t like open and honest political discussion, they are free to scroll on by or, put me in your own reading filter or, even de-friend me if you really hate it that much ( ... )

argentlion September 11 2008, 19:52:21 UTC

fair enough, dont take it too personally but I am going to drop your feed till after the election, cause well. . . I dont want to see all the wacked out pro obama McCain is the devil links.

ymasen September 12 2008, 02:59:22 UTC

fair 'nuff

but for the most part i'm pulling from the major news outlets ;)

argentlion September 12 2008, 11:59:10 UTC

i posted this to phoenix_defiant but i thought you should see it too

debate, I love debate. what i read is bashing all one sided crap and its less then i want to deal with. I liken it to protestants knocking on my door wanting to tell me about God. they are not there to discuss the merits of comparative religion they are there to sell you their boy. much like political supporters

as far as major news outlets . . . . I have two words for you Fox News. Fox news is a major news outlet, do you think for one second that they are fair and unbiased? I don’t. why would i believe that ANY news outlet is going to be any different. If I want news I go to the BBC

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baronessadriana September 11 2008, 19:28:32 UTC

I like cheese.

argentlion September 11 2008, 19:52:33 UTC

I love you too

baronessadriana September 11 2008, 20:45:05 UTC

Awww...warm fuzzy puppies and bunnies back to you too.

zen_oven September 11 2008, 22:29:34 UTC

cheese. . . nom. . .

zen_oven September 11 2008, 22:30:03 UTC

::smooches::

thank you.

phoenix_defiant September 12 2008, 00:25:59 UTC

FWIW, IMHO, people shouldn't take political stuff as a personal affront as long as people are being civil. I think friends with opposing views generally should try to just agree to disagree & not take each others rants so personally.

On the other hand, none of *has* to say who we are voting for.
Last night on his late night show, Craig Ferguson (new US citizen) implored people to vote, but he said perhaps we should be more private about our political choices. As for me, I like a good debate,and I'm pretty outspoken, but I don't want to offend anyone.

argentlion September 12 2008, 11:55:15 UTC

debate, I love debate. what i read is bashing all one sided crap and its less then i want to deal with. I liken it to protestants knocking on my door wanting to tell me about God. they are not there to discuss the merits of comparative religion they are there to sell you their boy. much like political supporters