teedubbya
7 years ago
I don't think it's victor or Trump. I believe in personal responsibility. You can't blame someone else for how you act. That's the whole absurdity of the TDS theory (whether you apply it to the followers or detractors).

In fairness to tail it may just be me. Perhaps life events have caused me to be less patient and less willing to peal back the nonsense and find the kernel of truth. Maybe I have become delicate like a petunia. A fragile flower. A snowflake. A mind numbed robot with TDS.

I used to enjoy listening to folks like Rush because I found him funny and loved how he tweaked people. I can't listen to him now because it's hard to distinguish him from the mainstream and folks I respect parrot some of the nonsense as if it is real or normal. He and hanity and the like were once fringe but are now establishment. It is surreal.

It probably is me and I may owe tail an apology. Maybe it's always been this way and I'm just different. *shrug* I won't delete it though out of fairness.
opelmanta1900
7 years ago
Meh... Maybe this place was once home to purely serious political discussion, I don't know... From what I've seen, its a mix of trolling and devils advocating with a pinch of serious thought sprinkled in from time to time...

I still change my mind slightly and witness my thinking evolve as a result of discussions here... But attempting to go point by point with someone in serious political dialogue - this isn't a good format for that...
teedubbya
7 years ago
It never was. But I did take some folks opinions more seriously than I do today.

As I said. That’s on me. Maybe they were just as absurd back when.
frankj1
7 years ago

I used to enjoy debating with tail because I do value differing opinion when presented logically. That’s how I learn and my mind can be changed on things. There was a time when tail was one of the folks I could count on for this. I’m still open for that but it’s been severely lacking for awhile. I’m not sure what happened.

When the debate starts with things like don’t be such a main stream media driven troll, or mistating someone’s view in order to argue with that, or is continually moving off point and declaring victory, or claiming lack of comprehension is a liberal thing etc., there really isn’t anything of substance to learn from or even respect.... which is a tough one for me because I want to respect differing opinions and embrace the fence post. Throwing out prefab drivel into the subject of the day doesn’t really do much and certainly doesn’t “win”. It’s actually quite weak for such a strong posture. It may make for cool T-shirt’s or hats though.

Something has changed here. Maybe it’s me but there has been an evolution that is less than flattering. Maybe that’s just life.

It’s my opinion, I could be wrong, and I have no issue if Tail lashes back at me. I’ve been thinking it for awhile and chose to put it out there. I deserve what I get and can take it. I just miss what was once intelligent debate.

I’d still smoke one with ya tail, and enjoy it. I think this medium can bring out the worst in folks without them even realizing it.

teedubbya wrote:


Joe and I still enjoy it, and he purposely throws the "main stream..." stuff at me for a laugh. He always tells me I'm not like the others! HA!

The misstating opponents positions just makes him tougher to tackle.

The only thing I'd wish to change is his assuming what's in others' thoughts and then going after that. It forces going way around the mountain just to establish positions and may not be worth the energy spent.

Believe me, he is always smiling as he types.
teedubbya
7 years ago
^ understood and I wasn't just referring to this thread or you. I know it's good natured between you two.

I just stopped taking anything he said seriously after one of his responses to Jade. Assuming anyone that disagrees with you is a mainstream media blah blah blah, or TDS is a really lazy way of not having to back up or actually have original thoughts (perhaps frustrating because it has landed big league in real politics). At that point in my mind there is nothing to consider. I'm disappointed because I think Tail is smart and I can learn some things from him.

Meh. I ll throw out both an apology and an apology accepted since we no longer have to give consideration to whom we are speaking. LOL And as a result I win.
frankj1
7 years ago
you can't declare victory. I already did that and Joe threw a protest flag...it is now under review.
Waiting to hear from Control Central.
teedubbya
7 years ago
by the way.... in terms of the evolution of this forum do you notice we don't call folks faaaaaaaaaaags or gayyyyyy much anymore? wierd. because tail is still gay.

It was common in here but sort of disappeared.
teedubbya
7 years ago

you can't declare victory. I already did that and Joe threw a protest flag...it is now under review.
Waiting to hear from Control Central.

frankj1 wrote:




protest all you you want you delicate little flower but I won and it's over. You do get a participant ribbon though.
frankj1
7 years ago
I'm tellin'!
teedubbya
7 years ago
fine. no ribbon for you.
ZRX1200
7 years ago
Big wheels keep on turning
Carry me home to see your skin
Singing songs about your south-land
I miss 'ole' 'bummy once again and I think it's a sin
Well I heard Mister Frank sing about her
Well I heard ole Frank put her down
Well, I hope Frank washed his member
A southern man don't need him around anyhow
Sweet home Inyobutt
Where the taint are so blue
Sweet home Inyobutt
Lord, I'm coming home to you
In Rudolph they love the Tripod, boo-hoo-hoo
Now we all did what we could doo doo
Now Watergate does not bother me
Does your conscience bother you, tell the truth
Sweet home Inyobutt
Where the taints are so blue
Sweet home Inyobutt
Lord, I'm coming home to you, here I come
*ohhhhhhhh*
Now Muscle Shorts gives him the Swampers
And they've been known to make him drip for a day or two (yes they do)
Lord they get me off so much
They pick me up when I'm feeling blue, now how bout you?
Sweet home Inyobutt
Where the taints are so blue
Sweet home Inyobutt
Lord, I'm coming home to you
Sweet home Inyobutt , oh sweet home
Where the taints are so blue and the Tripods true
Sweet home Inyobutt
Lord, I'm coming home to you
teedubbya
7 years ago
you miss ol bammy? I never thought you liked him.
frankj1
7 years ago
Randolph, not Rudolph
Speyside
7 years ago
LMAO!!! Z, that is hilarious.
RMAN4443
7 years ago

Randolph, not Rudolph

frankj1 wrote:


artistic interpretation?....he was on a roll...=d>
frankj1
7 years ago

artistic interpretation?....he was on a roll...=d>

RMAN4443 wrote:


that's why there's butter on his pants.


Bob & Ray
DrafterX
7 years ago
Ink pen leaked in my shirt pocket today... 😞
delta1
7 years ago
Russia and Trump happened...
JadeRose
7 years ago
It always goes back to butt stuff with Z.
RMAN4443
7 years ago

Ink pen leaked in my shirt pocket today... 😞

DrafterX wrote:


Is there some other kind of pen out there I don't know about. ..:-k
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