[Rhodes22-list] Political discussion/ Weather
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Wed Sep 3 13:32:27 EDT 2008
Brad,
Getting any rain from Gustav?
Rummy
In a message dated 9/3/2008 1:30:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
flybrad at gmail.com writes:
Rummy,
That's a rumor! He likes free Pepsi.
Brad
On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 12:13 PM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
> Brad,
>
> I hear that Obama likes Coke.
>
> Rummy
>
>
> In a message dated 9/3/2008 12:58:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> flybrad at gmail.com writes:
>
> Rummy,
>
> No one talks about the important stuff, like what do the candidates
> drink? McCain, no doubt, is probably a Bud Man. What do the others
> imbibe in? Inquiring minds want to know.
>
> Now we hear Sarah's husband got a DUI at age 22 - they just lost three
> votes nationwide on that one! At least she admitted to inhaling.
>
> The first time anyone floats bringing the Temperance movement back I'm
> out of here and headed to China. The beer there is pretty good!
>
> Brad
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 11:41 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>> Brad,
>> Anyone that's that happy has to be a drinker and they will always get my
>> vote. I guess that means that I'm just a gay fellow.
>>
>> Rummy
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 9/3/2008 12:17:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> flybrad at gmail.com writes:
>>
>> Rummy,
>>
>> You still voting for the Gay candidate?
>>
>> Brad
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 11:04 AM, <R22RumRunner at aol.com> wrote:
>>> Dave,
>>> When it comes to politics, my mind is made up....don't confuse me with
>> facts.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 9/3/2008 11:25:16 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>> dwbrad at gmail.com writes:
>>>
>>> To Andrew, Cowie, et al.,
>>>
>>> I was in the same place a couple of years ago when I first joined the
>>> list. A funny thing happened along the way. All of the distracting
>>> political debates have actually changed my thinking in a material
way.
>>> After a few decades of being heads down with work and family and
>>> squeezing in a bit of fun here and there, I find the direct exposure
>>> to points of view different from mine to be enlightening or at least
>>> challenging. Give it a try...
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 8:16 AM, cowie <ccowie at cowieassociates.com>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I have enjoyed the sailing discussions on this forum for about four
>> months
>>>> and appreciate the level of enthusiasm and input. I introduced
myself
>>>> originally with a slide show and description of my test sail at
General
>>>> Boats in the spring of 2008 and have ordered a new R22 for delivery
> the
>>>> spring of 2009. While I don't have a lot to offer as a newbie out
of
>> water
>>>> I look forward to being able to offer advice on various sailing
topics
>> next
>>>> year.
>>>>
>>>> I was initially put off by the political banter and name calling back
> and
>>>> forth. I made it clear in my introduction that I view the forum for
>>> sailing
>>>> not politics. I check in everyday to see what new topics are
> discussed
>> and
>>>> this is quite useful as I think about the various options I could
>> consider
>>>> on my new R22. Having to scroll thru a handful of political
> discussions
>> to
>>>> sort out the relevant sailing topics is a bit of an inconvenience
but
>> one I
>>>> am willing to live with if it keeps the sailing discussion alive.
It
>> is
>>>> evident that a lot of regular forum members enjoy talking politics on
> a
>>>> daily basis but these are also the same members willing to jump in
and
>>> offer
>>>> valuable advice and input about sailing.
>>>>
>>>> I will continue to lurk about the edges until I get my feet wet
next
>>> spring.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Paul Krawitz wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> While I appreciate the desire for people to express theirpolitical
>>>>> viewpoints, the use of Rhodes22.orgas the vehicle to do this dilutes
> the
>>>>> value of this
>>>>> newsgroup for informational exchange regarding sailing, engines,
>>>>> rigging, boating venues, and of course, the Rhodes 22 itself.
>>>>>
>>>>> Consequently, although I have received several
>>>>> helpful communications regarding my second Rhodes,
>>>>> I find myself deleting the discussions automatically
>>>>> unless I've posted a question. Thus, I miss out on
>>>>> potentially useful information.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is it possible that an alternate discussion group could
>>>>> be created for those subscribers who wish to pursue
>>>>> political commentary, thus maintaining the "purity" of
>>>>> the Rhodes22.org web site and newsgroup?
>>>>>
>>>>> Are there any other subscribers who concur?
>>>>>
>>>>> Paul K
>>>>> "Clarity"
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