[bentstrider]

Originally Posted by jonp

No I don't care and the rest of the world pretty much does not give a fig about the US except as an endless spigot of aid. Haiti is a s**thole. Always has been and always will be. Thank you France for leaving it like that. The US has pored over $3 Billion into that stinkhole and its still the worst country in the western hemisphere.

On that note, life still seems to go on quite uneventfully in the neighboring Dominican Republic.

Just an observation.

[Roadhog]

Hobo,
I will try to see things from your perspective. I have taken sides against you with the staff because of your current probation, and you are being scrutinized more, as it goes with that territory. I've said before I agree with this status, yet hope to see it resolved in your favor. This does largely have to do with political opinions, because that is where you direct most of your personal attacks.

Originally Posted by Hobo

"Under penalty of death from Twilight, and ever-increasing condemnation from YOU..."

I know you are not trying to make a case here against me and Twilight, so lets keep the record straight. I will try to make sure I am not so politically sided against you, that it is causing me to be unfair. I do like that you have sincere beliefs even if I don't agree with them, and I respect many of your opinions. It is nice to have someone who see's things differently, long as they don't feel they have to put someone on the defense and pick them apart in order to "win" anything.

Some say, well this is a truck website, and we should just knock off the political topics. Yet our lives and jobs are directly affected by politics. I stayed out of the political discussions for years, but what the progressives have been up to over the last year in particular has changed that. This is about the realities and frustration of what is going on right now, despite all the smoke and mirrors.

I along with millions of Americans feel sick and tired of condescending arrogant progressives who feel the need to tell us how stupid we are, and that we need to shut up and get out of the way. This claim we have nothing to offer, and that we are only obstructionists, is a lie and a cheap cop out. Hobo, you are going to pay for some of that emotion, if you side against conservatives right now, on a conservative message board. Unfortunately, politics has become volatile and extremely important to people right now. I consider myself a tea bagger, so if you wish to jab at me for that, go for it. I was a conservative democrat most of my life. Today, I have little regard for as many republicans as I do democrats, and I hope everyone currently in office gets voted out. Honestly, my beef is against progressives which ever side of the isle they are on.

TimberWolf saw himself as a victim here, but that was his little violin song. His personal attacks and his ongoing defiance to final meltdown is why he was banned. Other members may feel "run off" and that gets back to people are passionate about their political beliefs right now, and yes some may find themselves uncomfortable here. I feel uncomfortable as an American, and wonder what the hell is going on, and I want the truth.

[Roadhog]

Originally Posted by jonp

Borrowing from China to send it to Haiti is not only fiscally irresponsible its downright stupid.

Yeah it sucks when you are slapped with the truth.

I'm still proud we committed 100 million and our rescue/recovery resources, and our Red Cross. These a-hole politicians were willing to give 300 million taxpayer dollars to that kunt from Louisana, just for her vote. How about 60 billion taxpayer dollars to SEIU for their support on healthcare. issedoff:

There is a whole lot of dirty politics with this administration, and I do not trust them one bit with what is going on in Haiti...or this so-called temporary citizen status for Haitians living in the US.

[jonp]

I made a donation to The Salvation Army for use in Haiti. We do not need to run everything we do through Government like the Democrats want us to do. Unlike the Government, over 90% of every dollar donated to The Salvation Army goes to charity.

http://www.charitywatch.org/toprated.html
How to check out a charity

[Twilight Flyer]

You know, Hobo, I found it absolutely hilarious that you decided to take the opportunity to berate CAD because no one had started a thread about the Haiti disaster. Once again, we are graced with your ultimate superiority and we, as messageboard faithful, have failed the great GolfHobo because we did not start a post on Haiti. Give me some time, oh grand one, and I will begin posting the lists for people to start reporting to the termination chambers. And please do send me a list of required posting subjects and exactly when they should be posted, so I can immediately get them in the rules for your faithful flock.

In short, I am not free to be me, which explains my diminished participation lately.

I see no difference in your current hateful and condescending post compared to hateful and condescending posts of the past. If being “me” is all about putting people down and kicking them in the teeth because they have the audacity to believe differently than you, then perhaps you should have simply left. The martyr complex you are playing is an absolute joke and your diminished participation has not caused an uproar in the faithful and caused them to beat themselves bloody in supplication to you, in case you were wondering. :roll:

And now, it seems, even THAT is not enough. Freedom of Speech has become as rare and "endangered" here as it EVER was in any "socialist" or "totalitarian" society.

You know, for one that claims to be as enlightened as you claim, I find it ridiculous that you still have not latched onto the fact that this is a messageboard; it is run by a company; freedom of speech does not exist here. Never has, never will. In other words…and I’ll type slowly here so you GET it…you can pontificate on your pulpit all you want, but as soon as you start getting hateful and nasty to other posters, you’re going to get knocked off your pulpit and right on your ***.

And before you decide to quote me and claim that I am the one being hateful and nasty, save it. Right now, I’m simply being as clear cut as I can and it’s not my fault you haven’t figured it out yet.

Timberwolf and a few others who, like me, chose to present a differing opinion have been "run off" NOT by any misconduct by the moderators.... but, by an overwhelming wave of alienation by the Conservative "faithfull."

Timberwolf was “run off” because he got his hind end handed to him in political debates and instead of taking it like a man, he whined and cried about his hurt feelings because we were not as ‘enlightened’ as he was. He begged to get banned and when we would not accommodate his inability to think and act for himself, he went with making straight out nasty insults toward GMan, hoping that would force the ban. When GMan shrugged his shoulders and didn’t lower himself to Timberwolf’s level, he finally resorted to posting deviant sex crap, knowing we would then have no choice. It was a completely chicken**** thing to do and absolutely invalidated any argument he ever made on this board. And the funny thing is, of the liberals on this board, he was the one that I considered as having the most common sense, even if I did not agree with him. Boy, did I peg HIM wrong.

And finally, this is a conservative board, populated primarily by conservatives, a good many who are not shy in speaking their mind and having the brass eggs to stand fast on their convictions. So you are either going to have to learn to deal with it or head over to the Layover political board where you can be entertained by 3 of the most hateful liberals you will ever meet. Of course, they are the only 3 posters on that board, so you would likely never have to deal with conservative values again. You whining here on CAD about that vast difference in numbers between liberals and conservatives is akin to an atheist in a Catholic discussion group, wondering why no one believes as he does. In short, your views and your ideals, are not going to be the views and ideals of the majority of this board. If you choose to post them, expect to find serious resistance.

Always.

Maybe someday that will sink in.

[RostyC]

I'm glad we can help both with our military, public and private donations. After reading the thread I believe everyone made valid points but deep down I'm still glad we're doing what we are because these kinds of acts are what we should be doing instead of killing each other with stupid petty acts of violence.

We need more kindness in the world.
Let's love one another............................. ya'll

[Twilight Flyer]

I'm glad we can help both with our military, public and private donations. After reading the thread I believe everyone made valid points but deep down I'm still glad we're doing what we are because these kinds of acts are what we should be doing instead of killing each other with stupid petty acts of violence.

I agree, but I question the government’s priorities right now. 10% unemployment and record job deficits in America? Why not contract out with builders and construction people in this country and send them down for the long process of helping clear and rebuild. That way, you’re putting tax-paying Americans to immediate work and helping Haiti at the same time. I’ve grown so f’ing tired of handouts…$100 million dollars tossed into a black hole. What do you honestly think is going to happen to that money? It’ll get used to rebuild the palace and then fatten up some island bank accounts. Nothing more.

We need more kindness in the world.

That’s simply not allowed anymore. You must not have gotten the memo. There is no free will...there is only the will of Landrew. Please report the Termination Chamber C-98-iA. Thank you and enjoy the brief remainder of your life.

Let's love one another............................. ya'll

Depends on who it is. I still have a major-league crush on Erin Gray. If you can swing that for me, I'm all over that. Literally.

[Mackman]

Originally Posted by RostyC

I'm glad we can help both with our military, public and private donations. After reading the thread I believe everyone made valid points but deep down I'm still glad we're doing what we are because these kinds of acts are what we should be doing instead of killing each other with stupid petty acts of violence.

We need more kindness in the world.
Let's love one another............................. ya'll

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Sounds like a tree hugging Hippie to me:lol:

[RostyC]

Originally Posted by Mackman

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Sounds like a tree hugging Hippie to me:lol:

WHAT? WHERE? The last thing we need running around this board is some god damn tree hugging, dope smoking, scooter riding, peace loving, finger signing long haired spaced out hippie!!!!!!

Damn Hippies
:lol:

[RostyC]

I agree, but I question the government’s priorities right now. 10% unemployment and record job deficits in America? Why not contract out with builders and construction people in this country and send them down for the long process of helping clear and rebuild. That way, you’re putting tax-paying Americans to immediate work and helping Haiti at the same time. I’ve grown so f’ing tired of handouts…$100 million dollars tossed into a black hole. What do you honestly think is going to happen to that money? It’ll get used to rebuild the palace and then fatten up some island bank accounts. Nothing more.

You've obviously put more thought into this than I have. I'll agree with the whole paragraph above. Your right, the money that our government is sending will probably be allocated to just a few pockets, while the people starve.

That’s simply not allowed anymore. You must not have gotten the memo. There is no free will...there is only the will of Landrew. Please report the Termination Chamber C-98-iA. Thank you and enjoy the brief remainder of your life.

I won't be falling for that one again. Last time nearly killed me.

Depends on who it is. I still have a major-league crush on Erin Gray. If you can swing that for me, I'm all over that. Literally.

I'll see what I can do but she's 60 years old now TF. Some of her pieces are rearranged by now. God speed though and have a safe journey.