I agree that, at least on this board, that if someone does not agree with some of the choices Obama has made so far, or ideas he put forward while campaigning (or uses localized terminology), that a select group automatically play the race card. That is just plain sad. I honestly hope that this small sampling of people are not representing the majority of Americans. If so we are in for a long ride of racial upset like never seen before and a basic totalitarian environment amongst our citizens.

Don't you people get when come out guns ablazing you come off as total bitches? When I am confronted with a person like that in everyday life, I write them off right on the spot. Just a tip. You can get a whole lot further with compassion, understanding, and an open mind than you can by being an uptight shrew.

This country is made up of many people with differing opinions, lifestyles and convictions. Everyone will not agree all the time, heck, not even half the time. It is just the way life is. Some people here need to learn to deal with that reality. Just because you strongly believe something, it doesn't make it right for everyone, just as the fact of that we all want change, the reality is that not all change is good.

Hambirg was completely with in her right to tell Catherine off, and Catherine deserved it , strong language and all.

Ok, I must have missed a lot last night.....but, it was movie night around here, and I'm not talking about on the computer. LOL.

I've been reading the paper this morning and it had me thinking about one of the threads on here,which I'm sure is locked now. Anyway, a lot of posters were making a point of saying they did NOT vote for Obama because he is black. They then went on and stated why they DID vote for him..

My question is this. For those said they did not vote for him because of his skin color, why did you feel the need to say that??

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Doing the right thing isn't always the same as doing the easy thing.

One needs to remember as well, that this is the written word--we do not have the benefit of tone, inflection and body language. Now, of course, sometimes you do not need those things to determine in what vein a poster is saying something, but sometimes you do.
And sometimes, how a person reads a post is determined by that person's frame of mind at the time. If I'm already in a pissy mood, then I'm probably going to take offense to things that I normally wouldn't KWIM.
Now, that's not to say that sometimes, you just have to tell another poster to go jump of a cliff or eff off! Sometimes it's warranted.....

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Mental that one, I'm telling you. ---Ron Weasley, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

Sounds like what you really mean is respect for the people you agree with.

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Reading is Fundamental.

It was often stated that people were voting for Obama simply because he was black. This is simply not true. I can guarantee that Alan Keyes, for instance, would never have gotten a single vote for that reason.

Thanks for being a shining example!

That is not at all what I said, and if you missed the point I am sorry.

Please share with me, what is "localized terminology?"

And, what is the reality some people here need to learn to deal with?

Deal with the reality that people have different opinions that are just as valid as the next person, even if you don't agree with them. It is fine, for conversation sake to voice your differing opinion, but do so with respect and diplomacy.

And by localized terminology I mean people need to understand that people in different places speak differently, use different words, even if they are not 'acceptable" where you are from. You can point that fact out without degrading and generalizing someone. If so, maybe you will get the respect and understanding you feel you deserve.

You and me both, sister.

But, I was off being "intolerant AND judgmental! And sadistic to boot" -- because that's how I roll.

The race card is getting a little overplayed from both sides.

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I'm the kind of woman when my feet hit the floor in each morning, the devil says "Oh crap, she's up."

Oh, sweet irony.

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Reading is Fundamental.

Intolerant was a quote from you! ANd I believe sadistic was in your post too. I threw in the judgmental term since you stated someone was a dolt. Enjoy! P.S. I must really get to you to use a quote from me at the bottom of your posts! lol

Frankly I was amused by the whole thing

But, yes Kathy, you get to me. That's it. We'll go with that, if that's what you need to hear.....

Sorry Maddie, I shouldn't have hijacked your thread and made it about anything other than the topic.

Like I said before, I think the race card is being played a little too much by both sides at all angles.

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I'm the kind of woman when my feet hit the floor in each morning, the devil says "Oh crap, she's up."

Given that the topic appears to be that it's ok for one side to rant and rave and make personal attacks, but not the other, I think hijacking is completely in order.

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Reading is Fundamental.

Where in the topic did I rant and rave? I just posted my opinion as I see it mainly from observing.

I disagree, it is coming from the left, if you don't agree with barry, you are automatically a racist.


But go ahead call me a racist, I know I'm not one & don't feel the need to prove otherwise...I see the man as a thug who used questionable people aka thugs..to climb the ladder. He has no experience & the blind love fest for the man makes my skin crawl, you guys don't even know what you've voted in! The media has even admitted they know nothing about him, unfortunately, they only started vocalizing that a couple of days prior to the election..too late to undo what they had already done.

I think you just like to hear yourself quack.

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I'm the kind of woman when my feet hit the floor in each morning, the devil says "Oh crap, she's up."

and I think you're a bitch..but it doesn't change the facts.

Wow. You finally got one thing right for a change.

I am a bitch. And sadistic to boot....just in case you haven't heard.

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I'm the kind of woman when my feet hit the floor in each morning, the devil says "Oh crap, she's up."

Yeah..well...I guess we're alike in that respect, huh? LOL!

AMEN to that!!!

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Doing the right thing isn't always the same as doing the easy thing.

Alli...but it looks the "bitch card" is completely acceptable coming from both side of the table, so feel free to throw that one around willy nilly. Maybe if we toss it around a few times it might get people off this race thing...

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I'm the kind of woman when my feet hit the floor in each morning, the devil says "Oh crap, she's up."

Maybe, until they start throwing around "racist bitch".....LMAO.

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Doing the right thing isn't always the same as doing the easy thing.

Oh oh! I want that one! Maybe make a bumper sticker that says "I didn't vote for Obama, so I am obviously a racist bitch!"

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"No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?"
- George Orwell Animal Farm

Kolu...I like You!

Would someone please tell me what the "real Virginia" is and where it's at?

Ladies I asked before can we all just stop all this cat fighting it is seriously not doing any one of us any good for us mentally or physically.... Peace.. CAtherine

I'm pretty sure these last posts have all been in fun Catherine!

Gotta agree with most all of this! Unfortunately.

We are ALL racist bitches!!

So THERE!



cept catherine..she can't join the club..

oh & JND is out too..

What grade are you in kolu? Are you even old enough to vote? Is this some sort of school project where you try to respond with the worst off the wall remarks you can think of? Or is it that you are just very naive about what goes on in the real world?

Your posts never ceases to amaze me.

You're such an ass..read the thread, you're the only one not getting it..

Oh I get it all right....

I am talking about all of your posts - not just this one.

I will refrain from the childish namecalling.

Then YOU can't wear the badge of honor either! Go sit in the corner with catherine...

Kolu I asked everyone to stop all this cat fighting and that means you so peace to you also. although if you still have me on ignore you cannot read this... peace to all ,,, Catherine