The language and name calling (yes, I am guilty of it also) has gotten out of hand, so knock it off. If you can't respond to a post in a polite manner, then don't post at all.
Varmint, you're absolutely right. You are politically correct. I, on the other hand, ain't. When I say, I would like to "JEW" somebody down or if I call someone an "INDIAN" giver, or that I'm wearing "INDIAN" underwear, or if I go from an old saying to calilng it politically correct, like a PRESIDENTIAL SOLUTION, or that she has more chins than a CHINESE phonebook, or towel heads or diaper heads or sheet heads, camel jockeys, camel sailors....IT'S CALLED FREEDOM OF SPEECH...I'm speaking my mind and I'm NOT politically correct. I'm just old school. I guess I'm politicaly INcorrect but you'll never see me on some piece of shit show like Bill Maher's.
MR. KShillbillys
P.S. Bite me!
Show a little more respect to the forum mods. It takes a lot of effort to run a site like this and if they ask us to be a certain way, we should adhere to their wishes. If you don't like it, you can find some other forums for your racist rants.
I don't know you Anmar. You don't know me. I live in this county. I do know Teresa. I do know Billy Varmint. And I do know most others on this forum. My post was meant in a sarcastic, smartass sort of way, trying to get Billy to lighten up. But as usual you have to come out of the closet with your politically correct rainbow warrior suit and tell me where to go. Oh how I restrain myself to not tell you where to go...
MR. KShillbillys
ooo a superhero suit, i can totally see myself bursting through a brick wall with my super powers defending the truth from the extremist liars on the far right and the far left. Take that evil doers.
By the way, racism is still racism, even when you try to mask it with bad humor.
Quote from: Anmar on November 20, 2009, 09:04:02 PM
ooo a superhero suit, i can totally see myself bursting through a brick wall with my super powers defending the truth from the extremist liars on the far right and the far left. Take that evil doers.
By the way, racism is still racism, even when you try to mask it with bad humor.
That wasn't racism. :) You need to learn what the difference is. Racism is the belief that one race is genetically superior than another race.
That's funny Anmar. Although I can't picture you as a super hero. Maybe a sidekick, maybe Robin, boy wonder. SNL, years ago, had a cartoon sketch on. I suppose they were pretty racist with it tho. It was called the Ambiguously Gay Duo...funny stuff... ;D
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/racism
i remember the ambiguously gay duo. Not my style, try warph.
Ok gents, have fun perusing the interweb on your friday night, i'm outta here. Keep it classy like the southern gentleman you are KS. :laugh:
Don't get me wrong Hillbilly, I'm not saying that we have to be politically correct, just that we should watch the personal attacks and name calling. For example, if someone was to call a forum member an Ultra-right-wing-RACIST or an ignorant fool, that would not be in the best interest of the discussion (regardless of how true it might be). However, if a person was of the opinion that the United States should kill every living muslim in the name of our national security, they would be entitled to express their opinion. Hope those examples cleared things up. :)
Oh, one more thing, I most certainaly will not bite you....I don't like grease. ;D
wow billy, i thought better of you. Remind me about that comment next time I ask someone to respect your authority.
Well, the Varmit certainly managed to throw his trash in here. I guess his statement falls under that old "Do as I say not as I do".
You both competely missed the point of what I was getting at. The bit about Anmar was an example of what should NOT be posted because of the personal nature of the statement. The other was an example of an opinion, however crude it may be, that people are free to express. However, if you are under the impression that personal attacks should continue and opinions be supressed, let me know, and I'll run it by teresa and the rest of the forum member and see what they think about it.
Billy, i think thats a pretty pathetic explanation and a cheap cop out. I think you either really suck at expressing yourself, or you don't have the balls to just say what you mean in an open manner.
If your too dense to understand your problem, you probably shouldn't be moderating these forums. If you're being a smartass about it, you also shouldn't be moderating these forums. Its difficult to tell without seeing your facial expression or hearing inflections in your voice.
If i were the only one that saw a problem with your post, I'd probably just shrug it off, thinking maybe its just a misunderstanding. But when multiple people PM me about your post and others reply on the thread, its painfully obvious that something is amiss.
I imagine that Teresa made you a moderator to help alleviate some of the headaches of moderating this forum. It seems to me like you are part of the headache. At the start of this thread, it was my intent to support you in your role as a moderator but you appear to have allowed your personal opinions to interfere with your duties.
I may not live in Elk county currently, but I feel like a part of the forum community. Many here have welcomed me whether or not they agree with my opinions. They have shown the true american values of hospitality, tolerance for debate, and every once in awhile, the ability to stand up and proudly say "I was wrong." I've even seen Warph say it, and I respect him for it. Where is the "polite manner" you spoke of in your first post. You posted this same thing a month ago in a much more diplomatic and fitting manner, what happened to that? (http://www.cascity.com/howard/forum/index.php/topic,8621.0.html)
I could rail on and on about you and the way you live your life. Anyone could do the same about anyone else on these forums. People don't because they have class. There's nothing stopping us but our own moral standards. Where are yours? Where are the standards of certain forum members who PM me threats and insults. I hate to be the one to break it to you, but morals don't just happen on sunday mornings.
Which reminds me, for all the ignorant fools who think the term rag-head is an insult. Jesus wore the same clothes, the same rags on his head, that the modern day arabs wear. Jesus was a semite, just like arabs are.
I think trying to take your case to Teresa probably won't be very helpful. If you want to be helpful, do the job you have volunteered to do, don't make it worse. If you can't do that, get the hell out of the position.
Quote from: Anmar on November 22, 2009, 12:57:27 AM
Billy, i think thats a pretty pathetic explanation and a cheap cop out. I think you either really suck at expressing yourself, or you don't have the balls to just say what you mean in an open manner.
As for it being a pathetic explanation and a cheap cop out...well, that is your opinion and you are entitled to it. As for expressing myself, and having the balls to do so, that is not a problem. I have said what I mean many times. I have expressed my personal opinion of you in other threads. I should not have done that, as it was not part of the thread, nor helpful in the conversation.
Quote from: Anmar on November 22, 2009, 12:57:27 AM
If your too dense to understand your problem, you probably shouldn't be moderating these forums. If you're being a smartass about it, you also shouldn't be moderating these forums. Its difficult to tell without seeing your facial expression or hearing inflections in your voice.
Thanks for the concern there Dr. Freud, but I don't think I have a problem. And last time I checked there was no law against being a smartass. If Teresa has a problem with the way I moderate then I am sure she will let me know.
Quote from: Anmar on November 22, 2009, 12:57:27 AM
If i were the only one that saw a problem with your post, I'd probably just shrug it off, thinking maybe its just a misunderstanding. But when multiple people PM me about your post and others reply on the thread, its painfully obvious that something is amiss.
You are absolutely correct, there is a problem. If people have a problem with my post then they should let me know.
Quote from: Anmar on November 22, 2009, 12:57:27 AM
I may not live in Elk county currently, but I feel like a part of the forum community. Many here have welcomed me whether or not they agree with my opinions. They have shown the true american values of hospitality, tolerance for debate, and every once in awhile, the ability to stand up and proudly say "I was wrong." I've even seen Warph say it, and I respect him for it. Where is the "polite manner" you spoke of in your first post. You posted this same thing a month ago in a much more diplomatic and fitting manner, what happened to that? (http://www.cascity.com/howard/forum/index.php/topic,8621.0.html)
So, the respect you say you show Warph, is that the same respect you use when you call him a liar, or make your snide little comments with? Or when you ask him if he is a Jew? Is it the same polite manner you're talking about here? Because so far in this thread the only thing I have posted was an example of what NOT to say, was it exterme...yes. But so what?
And by the way...I have no problem of standing up and proudly saying, "You're wrong."
Quote from: Anmar on November 22, 2009, 12:57:27 AM
I could rail on and on about you and the way you live your life. Anyone could do the same about anyone else on these forums. People don't because they have class. There's nothing stopping us but our own moral standards. Where are yours? Where are the standards of certain forum members who PM me threats and insults. I hate to be the one to break it to you, but morals don't just happen on sunday mornings.
Moral Standards...? Are those the same standards you use when you call people "ignorant fools" or "racists"? And, No, you can't rail on and on about how I or anyone else lives their lives unless you personally know that person and how they live.
Quote from: Anmar on November 22, 2009, 12:57:27 AM
Which reminds me, for all the ignorant fools who think the term rag-head is an insult. Jesus wore the same clothes, the same rags on his head, that the modern day arabs wear. Jesus was a semite, just like arabs are.
The first person I can remember pointing out that the term rag-head was as insult was you.
I don't believe persoal attacks should have ever been started. I also don't believe your example should have been personal or had anyone's namw attached to it.
I rarely post on this forum, but I read it all the time. It frustrates me. I want to read about issues and concerns, but it always turns to personal attacks. It seems no one wants to be disagreed with. People only want to hear their own opinion repeated back to them, and if someone disagrees they are instantly belittled. Are our positions so weak that they cannot withstand dissent? This trend scares me, because it is rampant across the nation. I have never seen two sides so intent on destroying each other. This nation is crumbling from the inside because we cannot meet in the middle. We are giving the terrorists that want to see this country fail exactly what they want.
Billy, with respect, you started this thread well, but then you got caught up. When you called Anmar all those vile things as an example of what not to do, it was wrong. You have tried to justify it as an example, but it was aimed directly at him and it was a cheap shot. Be the man I think you are and simply apologize. Let the pride and ego go and admit when you are wrong. What a great example that would be to all forum members.
I don't understand why everyone is upset with Varmits post. I fully understood he said it as an example and probably used Anmar just to get a little dig in, but read Anmars posts all you will see he gets his digs into Varmit every chance he gets.
Now Anmar will you tell the fine folks that you aint one bit upset with Varmits post. You love it when people jump on Varmit or warph and you are sitting out there high fiving yourself. You have thicker skin than to really let this upset you. Now aint I right ? :)
It is amazing to me and is often pointed out by other members of this forum, that a lot of the subjects in the Politics section turn into ugly debates and name calling making the original thought moot while everyone tries to outdo each other in name calling. That turns off many of us as to reading posts by certain people. In fact, I believe I have seen a mention by one forum member that he or she doesn't even go to the Politics Section.
What is amazing here is-------------------the moderator has posted his requests for not being obscene or threatening or calling names. Understandable request as far as I am concerned. He posted an example of what he thinks is unacceptable using a forum member as an example. So, he has said, we have read, maybe he didn't do it correctly.
The amazing part--------------as with all subjects posted here, this one became open to debate and name calling...................
Larryj
which is why I pretty much just stay over here under my rock most of the time anymore............I've twisted off a few times myself and I've been wrong a few times......it's got pretty ridiculous in here tho....like third grade on the playground :P
Okay folks, in the interest of political correctness I have modified my post concerning Anmar. In the future I will not use peoples names when giving an example. I did not realize that it was going to become that big of a deal and that people were so thin skinned. I apologize and it will not happen again. However, since the issue of standards was brought up I expect those who railed on and on about them to uphold their own priciples. Myself included.
Quote from: jarhead on November 22, 2009, 08:53:10 AM
I don't understand why everyone is upset with Varmits post. I fully understood he said it as an example and probably used Anmar just to get a little dig in, but read Anmars posts all you will see he gets his digs into Varmit every chance he gets.
Now Anmar will you tell the fine folks that you aint one bit upset with Varmits post. You love it when people jump on Varmit or warph and you are sitting out there high fiving yourself. You have thicker skin than to really let this upset you. Now aint I right ? :)
ROTFL he ain't old enough to have thick skin there jarhead! Gotta have some age like we do to have that buzzard tough skin.
Steve,
Are you trying to say I have buzzard skin ?? Why, you old leather skinned goat lover. I've seen road kill armidillo that looks better than you do !!! I hope one of your honey bees stings you on the bohunkes. Sorry Steve, Just when Varmit thought he had us all straightened out then I go off on a rant and call you names. :)
Quote from: jarhead on November 22, 2009, 04:05:45 PM
Steve,
Are you trying to say I have buzzard skin ?? Why, you old leather skinned goat lover. I've seen road kill armidillo that looks better than you do !!! I hope one of your honey bees stings you on the bohunkes. Sorry Steve, Just when Varmit thought he had us all straightened out then I go off on a rant and call you names. :)
LOL Yeah it takess a ole buzzard to know a old goat :) And my ole honey bees do give me a bit of a love tap sometimes. Don't hurt at all :)
Steve,
You need to keep a close watch on your hives. 3-4 years back a friend told me about a huge swarm. I called a friend from Severy and he came down and we shook them into a hive. a week or so later added a super and it was by a bunch of clover and blooming peach trees so decided to leave them there for a spell. Went back to get them and some low down dirty scoundrel had stole the bees & hive. Never did find out who.
Quote from: jarhead on November 22, 2009, 06:14:55 PM
Steve,
You need to keep a close watch on your hives. 3-4 years back a friend told me about a huge swarm. I called a friend from Severy and he came down and we shook them into a hive. a week or so later added a super and it was by a bunch of clover and blooming peach trees so decided to leave them there for a spell. Went back to get them and some low down dirty scoundrel had stole the bees & hive. Never did find out who.
hmm thats not good. Theres hardly anyone out here that has hives. Well guess its time to get a brand and brand the hives. Also i make my own hives so I can add identifying things in them a theif wouldn't know about
I suspect more bee thieves will end up shot if they keep on doing it.
Steve, better yet--brand your bees!!! :
Quote from: frawin on November 23, 2009, 06:51:09 PM
Steve, better yet--brand your bees!!! :
Well that could take a while :P But we do mark the queens! :)
Quote from: srkruzich on November 23, 2009, 07:09:30 PM
Well that could take a while :P But we do mark the queens! :)
Yep, and occasionally those bees mark you!!! ROTFLMBO
AAAAhhhhh---------------------How Kansas has changed-----------------
150 years ago--------------------cattle rustlers
Today------------------------------Bee thieves
Tomorrow?
Larryj