Odds of something nice here.
 

So...
There have been smoke free days – Where folks that smoke try to go a day without.
There are black out days – Where everyone shuts the lights out for a few hours during the day.
Carpool days.
Plant a tree day.
All sorts of special “lets do a good thing” days throughout the year.

I’m wondering what the odds of this forum having a “Nothing political at all day.”
Or, maybe a “Nothing but nice things to post to one another day.” are.

Any chance?
Or, am I nuts to even think it?

The census here is: I'm nuts.

Why bother wishing for something that's impossible?

I love you man (in a non-homosexual comrade kind of way.... group hug.

You are NOT getting my Bud Light.

you're nuts. I would like to see more smoke free days in my life though.

Actually, I've observed a marked increase in respect between members over the past two months.

The level of infractions or warnings is down to a negligible level and folks appear to respect other opinions to a reasonable level, even when they don't agree with them.

Politics is always going to introduce some emotions into the mix..........it's the nature of the beast..........because there is no absolute answer.

You're right. It never fails to surprise me after reading posts by members in the car forums where everthing is helpful, comrade-ly, supportive, etc., to then read posts from some of these same guys in the Open Discussion forum. Where did they leave their helpful, accommodating nature?

Politics is so embedded in our culture that its nearly impossible to avoid. We can go on and try to talk about something for a day but some comment will cause someone else to disagree, then all hell breaks loose. I think its a good opportunity to see conflicting viewpoints and shows the great freedom that we have in America (and on the internet!) - free speech. Sometimes people can get sour over those who disagree but I think we're generally pretty civilized here.

I'm guilty of the same behavior. Although I cannot explain it, some of the political positions cause an emotional response that is neither appropriate nor helpful.

I assume that this behavior is common in most people.

I attempt to avoid all political discussions for this reason...........not always successfully.

Yes. :)

Ok. We’ll go with that.
I think Randy’s post (#3) probably covered it best.

I understand the “nature of the beast”.
I just thought it would be interesting to see if this forum could make it one day without anybody *****’n about the government in one way or another. I guess not.

I’ll go back to wishful thinking and just being nuts. :rolleyes:

So long as the government keeps letting me fly, I’ll be happy nuts. :D

Carry on with the geez’n.

..and I'll be fuzzy nuts




good thread! You've got my vote.

BTW, I don't disagree with the sentiment. ;)

Which is why I really try like heck to avoid the political threads, although it does seem to find its way into virtually every thread regardless of subject.

Mine are not fuzzy. That is what they made the Gillette Fusion 5 Blade Razor for.