Paul98 wrote on Feb 12th, 2009 at 8:02am:I see another area aside from name calling that the mods need to be aware of.
Paul, you are fair minded and have expressed views always civil toward others, insight and observation shared is always fine from you.
But if this is what you meant,
catlind wrote on Feb 12th, 2009 at 8:25am:Freedom of speech, as long as you agree with the administration...
Speech flows freely in disagreement more times than not here, if that be the issue.
I've never viewed any aspect of conversation as agree or dis but may have views that are simply different. That is why words like left, right, Rep, Dem, conservative, and liberal are never used in the political conversations where I've minimally commented.
Bob P wrote on Feb 12th, 2009 at 8:31am:I believe referring to Shawn as Lou Dobbs crosses this line.
I'd be hesitant to put any finger here, Charlie takes a far bit yet with consistant replies very pleasantly toned.
Being rather fearless of confrontation and at home in any rough and tumble fult tilt boogie, I am not one to mind offensive anything, except when I see it directed at others. I know rules are rules but I would hope no one be barred for any offense to me because it's not, just less pleasant for others to see and I agree it's a motivating factor.
I will never understand how arguments are put forth introduced with others having a lack of history knowledge. We are very, very lucky to have Charlie on the board here. Anyone stating an argument in opposition to him with that included I consider highly disrespectful, and will respond. As Paul has stated, "I see another area aside from name calling." For simplicity, I've not further exampled Monty also above others. Disregarding the talent here can only lead to undesired repercussions.
To get back to your comment Bob after what I've attempted to outline,
Quote:Those who buy in to this kind of social engineering through redistribution of wealth, whether it's because they are true socialists or just simple foks who blindly follow the hand that feeds them, don't want to admit they have been duped.
True socialists, simple folks, blindly follow, and duped. In trying to maintain a framing of the conversation as one may wish to see it with this and then comment the place is not civil, I'd take a break, too. While not a bother to me, I think of others that posed opposition to thought that this just does not fit.
Despite otherwise, much respect to Shawn for an overabundance of well-intentioned thought done with a recognized capacity.
Needless to say, all just opinion.