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Posted: Aug 31, 2012

Posters need to get in control. I have just started going over posts and what I'm reading is not good. I will be spending the weekend going through all posts, but if its as bad as what I'm reading now it's going to be a long weekend.

On the issue of Clint Eastwood. He was called a foul and disgusting name. It got deleted. If someone called George Clooney that I would have deleted it too. If someone says something about Obama it stays just like if someone says something about Romney it stays. Obama and Romney are politicians. The consequences of what they do in office is what we are here to discuss. Not insult fine upstanding citizens of our counry who are not politicians. And why? Because they happen to speak at a convention for the side you don't agree with. Likewise when the DNC convention comes around if the same vile and insulting messages are posted about anyone not a politician there it will be edited or deleted. Sure nobody likes what they write to be edited or deleted, but posters are going past reasonable and civil.

There is a llot of anger and hatred being posted and it needs to stop. Posters are going off topic and getting really nasty. Yes, it's politics, yes people need to get a thick skin, but that doesn't mean people can keep insulting and directing vile and insulting posts at others. There are a lot of posts I need to go through, which I will this weekend. I don't care who you are or what side you are for or against. If you post vile and disgusting messages here they will be edited/deleted.

Posters need to start becoming civil with each other. Disagree about politics, but leave out the personal insults. Also, if people are going to report people for writing "a$$" it might help your cause if you also reported vile posts posted by the political group you favor and if you are going to report a post saying it contains fould language, please read it to make sure it does contain foul language. Otherwise it looks like posters are reporting posts just because they don't agree with them.

One more message about Mr. Eastwood. People need to get a grip and lay off of him. I don't know what his political viewpoints are or what he said and I don't care. He is a fine outstanding American citizen. He has worked hard his whole life and has given so much for this country. He is a fine actor, director, composer, husband, father and a wonderful human being. If you disagree with what he said that would be one thing - talk about what he said and why you disagree, but the vile and disgusting insults directed toward him are wrong and they will be delieted if people post disgusting comments about him (or George Clooney for that matter too). If the TV media want to cut him down and trash him, then they can be responsible for the outcome of it.

That's all I have to say for now.

Moderator

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Just a note...sm - JTBB

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Yes, Clint is a fine actor, etc. However, he is and has been for years a high profile political activist for the GOP as well as the NRA. It's not like they just pick any innocent actor to stick up there (either side). Clooney, while he is as well a fine actor, etc..has his political connections that are well know. In my opinion, this makes them fair game.

Just a note...sm - The Sarge

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What you have been writing directed at the people in the republican party or conservatives is vile, disgusting and hate filled. You have nothing to base what you wrote upon.

People not in politics are not fair game. Moderator has said that before. Doesn't matter what they do. If you're going to go down the road of "fair game" then we can throw in Michelle and her kids. They, as well as other people not politicians does not make them "fair game".

Besides, do you really think the Moderator will even read your post, let along reply, after what you've been writing? My guess would be a big huge NO.

Please direct me to what you are referring to - mbmt

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I am not finding any "vile, disgusting and hate-filled" remarks made by JTBB toward conservatives. Her posts are very respectful in my opinion.

"""There are lots of them. Probably already deleted. - LM

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nm

Dear moderator...sm - JTBB

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You have my full permission to share with this board all posts of mine that have been deleted/edited for "vile, disgusting, hate-filled" remarks.

I accept Moderator's decision. IMO, tho, famous people - issuing political statements are players. NM

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As we all know....sm - JTBB

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the politics of both sides is spread by more than just the politicians themselves. PACs, musicians, actors, nonprofit organizations, churches..etc. All of these are vehicles that drive politics. Therefore, to exclude those forces from a political debate makes no sense to me.

What I don't understand is if you were deleted/edited - on the grounds that Clint

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isn't a political figure, and therefore using a He-Man cartoon character as a nickname is inappropriate, then why haven't the posts below dedicated to Clint Eastwood been removed from the Politics Board and placed on the Gab Board where other discussions about non-political figures belong?

Ohnhhh PLEEEEEZ, spare us all the :: - I am so innocent routine

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You've all done your share of snotty posts. vile comments, namecalling, abusiveness and then stop using the monikers 'cos you think you can "hide". Not to mention the ones that LIE ABOUT WHAT A PREVIOUS POSTERS SAYS, or states something the OP never said (same as a lie), then play the "who me, why are you attacking me" victim role. Spare us all. Pretty easy to spot...we "recognize your writing style", we "check the times stamps", "check out the pile-ons by the gasbags"...favorite Lib comments. Just scroll down and you'll find all of them initiated by a Dumocrat (in honor of the Lib that always uses Repugs and thinks she's hysterical). When copied back to you, in your own words, the faux outrage, faux indignation at manufactured rudeness starts.

SO PLEASE SPARE US THE HOLIER THAN THOU COMMENTS.

THEY.AINT.GONNA.FLY. Slurpie Derp :D

The last time I checked, only human beings can post - on this board

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Posts should be written like you are speaking to a human being, not screaming at an animal.

I hope the moderator takes note of this since it's contained in a post started by them and, IMO, is at the root of a lot of the petty arguments breaking out on this board.

And all are direct quotes for a Lib/Dem post:: - Sure hope moderator notices since

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Since those posts are the root of the problems.

P.S. You may not realize it, but caps are also a way of emphasizing a point, but you want to shoot right to assuming it's screaming, shows where your head is.

Or maybe you just demonstrated following a moniker - & being nasty for no reason

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Nothing in mbmt's post warrants the tone you took with her including the the screaming caps and the derp (which means "duh") at the end regardless of what "Libs/Dems" have posted on this board. She (and others) did not do any of those things, and she has a right to state her mind without being answered to constantly in this fashion. Again, we are human beings on this board. How to you expect people to answer you when you take a tone like this? Nicely? No, you are going to get what you give.

Again, I'm glad this was done under a post started by the moderator. This is exactly the reason why I stopped using a consistent moniker for too long.

Another example of boohoo, I am a victim post: - NuffSaid

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Yup -Sounds like the ones that run posts into the :: - ground, trying to get someone banned

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And are guilty of all they accusations they make against you and others. Everybody needs a hobby - guess that's theirs. ;)

and yet, it continues - ctmt

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Thne why do you do it?:: - Just askin'

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moderator, we need a sound check before we go live... - ctmt

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To my eye, this is a nonpolitical, vitriolic attack, not to mention a personal attack on mbmt, whose posts I read with interest; they don't contain foul language and are even-handed and fair. I do not think it is appropriate for one poster to attack the character of another like that.

I also think this moniker-baiting stuff is out of control, but this, too, continues. If we don't use monikers, we're insulted; we do use monikers, we are mocked. We are easy to spot. We think we can hide. We play the victim. Heck, now we're getting our minds read with a side of psychoanalysis! These posts are not infrequent by any means. On certain days, they abound.

When I recently posted "oh, knock it off already," you deleted my post and told me not to tell posters "what to do"(!) Yet, my off-the-cuff expression did not extend into personal attacks, mind-reading, or characterizations of the poster's motive or attitude. It's hard for me to understand how my post went "too far". :)

Yes moderator and please note every single"" - Quote directly from a Lib/Dem post attempting

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to belittle a poster they disagreed with. Agreed, they are not political in content; so, why then would the Libs post them? Certainly not to praise a poster.

Republican, Indies and Conservatives treated equally horribly when their monikers are used and harrassed repeatedly if they do not use them.

Posters on here cannot have it both ways. If you do not want insulted, do not insult others. If you read your post and don't want those things repated back to you word for word, then don't post them. It's a clear indication your intent is not political, but rather an attempt to insult and abuse another poster.

Very simple concept to understand, as is the concept skip posts and don't respond if you find it offensive.

Unfortunately, very few follow those concepts and would much rather incite over imagined insults just to flame an issue and begin a self-righteous, self-serving thread over how abused they are.

Pot...meet...kettle. - Attacks by cons are

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rampant on this board. There are two or three that post respectfully and with factual information; the rest, just personal attacks and ignorant, ill-founded opinion.

Pot...meet...kettle. - Attacks by dems are - ::Thanks for proving the point :)

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"rampant on this board. There are two or three that post respectfully and with factual information; the rest, just personal attacks and ignorant, ill-founded opinion."

your post offers far more than lib/dem quotes... - ctmt

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Nothing releases you from being responsible for your own posts. The content is yours.

As for me, I never want to have it both ways. If you want to repeat back to me something I have said, I have no problem with that. That is an ethic I maintain. I don't need a disciplinarian, nor do I need my nose rubbed in every pile you encounter.

Oh BooHoo(I'm a victim AGAIN) post:: - Don't like posts -SKIP THEM

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Guess your desire to try and "rub someone's nose in every pile your encounter" is evidenced by your faux manufactured outrage and endless response to posts you "claim" are so offensive - offers far more insight" into what makes you tick and why you feel compelled to respond/report posts if someone uses the worse A_ $.

With all due respect, the nickname "Mooch" is used quite often - to describe our First Lady

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Rush calls her "Mooch" to associate our First Lady with the stereotypical welfare receipent, and it's repeated on this board all the time. I do have to say that the children have not been mentioned as far as I've seen.

I'm not going to get into what JTBB has written becuase I haven't read all of her posts.

However, the nicknames for people in the political world are coming from both sides. If this is going to be allowed here (and I've been on this board for quite a while, and there was a time that name calling was not tolerated at all), you have to be able to let it roll off your back if it's something that you don't like.

I posted the former mayor post below, and I'm sorry, I have to speak up when something as offensive as comparing our black president to a KKK leader is acceptable yet something relatively benign (and I don't want to repeat the deleted term here) in comparison is enough to warrant a public response from the moderator.

Calling her a mooch is one thing. - If you were to call her...

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Something regarding her looks and what you think she looks like would be a whole nother thing. Think that was probably why the moderator edited out the insult. Bet any money too if you said she represents Alzheimer's or AIDS or some other disease (which by the way is a sick joke to write that) that comment would be removed to. Wonder why the Alzheimer's comment was left up for all to see.

Wi

Imperial Wizard was explained:: - and had nothing to do with KKK reference

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Yet you seem to want to cling to some imagined explanation in your head that had nothing to do with post or why the term was used. Go back and read the original posts. I remember them, and not one of them referred to the KKK other than you. Gotta ask yourself why. Hmmmm???

makes no sense - sm

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You do not know who this poster is, so it makes no sense to say: "not one of them referred to the KKK other than you". I decline to address your KKK rationalization, which I personally find flimsy; I remember the threads quite well.

Oh Big deal:: Get over yourself - The explanation was posted

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You don't buy it - big deal. I don't buy your fake manufactured indignation either. So, guess we're even.

yeah - we know who we write to:

1. We recognize your writing style.
2. We checked the time stamps.

Two favorite Dems/Libs quotes.

Yes.. Clint Eastwood is definitely all of those fine things - including former mayor

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He's been active in California politics.

Just saying.

Using a nickname of a He-Man cartoon character for a former mayor is a no-no.

Using the nickname "Imperial Wizard" (KKK leader) for our president (he's black in case no one noticed) is fine.

And before bringing it to your attention that someone is swearing or using abbreviations to swear, we need to check every post?

Not for nothing, but that's just a tad bit confusing.

I agree with this. Eastwood's wiki bio has an entire section - devoted to his "Politics."

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He has held both elected and appointed local and state offices, one from which fellow actor (BEFORE HE WAS A POLITICIAN) Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger removed him. Another actor-turned-politician made it all the way to the White House.

I think it's unreasonable to declare these politicians off-limits just because they were Hollywood celebs at one time, have private lives and are "upstanding" Americans citizens, the latter of which IMO is a matter of opinion. Eastwood appeared as a prime time introductory speaker to nominate a presidential candidate. I doubt seriously his being selected to do so was based on his "nonpolitical" support for that candidate, nor did he appear as an actor, husband, or father. He put himself in the same league with Jesse Ventura and Sonny Bono, the moment he decided to run for office and should be an appropriate focus of debate on a political forum.

It just seems silly that all of a sudden there is a public - reprimand

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Think of all the well-known people who have been talked about on here who are not elected officials. If I tried to list them, I'd be here all day. So, people like Glenn Beck, Andrew Breitbart, Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Bill O'Reilly, Rachel Maddow, Chris Matthews, Sean Hannity, Ted Nugent, Rush Limbaugh, etc., etc., can't be mentioned now? How about the Koch Bros. or SOROS? Can't talk about Clint, but posts about George Soros ripping out gold teeth are fine? And, yes, I've seen that on here more than once.

It just seems odd that saying something about Clint Eastwood (especially since it's all the news is talking about since last night) is so wrong.

Agree. It's beyond odd... It's bizarre. - YD

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An individual who delivers a 12-minute address, or whatever you want to call it, at a party's national convention is doing so as a political being.

As far as calling Mr. Eastwood a great American, etc., the fact is that Mr. Eastwood is a successful actor and director. I reserve the title of great American hero for people like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor, first responders on 9/11, etc.

Maybe.... - sm

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It might have helped if the poster wrote about something he said instead of attacking the way he looks.

Just an observation. Wi

The reason for writing about his looks....sm - JTBB

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(like looks haven't been in discussions here before..lol) was to emphasize the viewpoint of younger generations and show the complete disconnect between what the GOP viewed as a momentous speaker who would represent them and those younger folks who had no clue who he was or why he was there. What I said was VERY mild to what those generations are really saying about him now...you want to get a real clue? Go on Youtube, look up the speech, then scroll down to the comments.

Just another spin to CYA - ::

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brava!! - agree

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strange double standard; a tad confusing, for sure.

a word, please... - ctmt

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If someone calls someone else an a$$, you want us to "help our cause" by reporting "vile" remarks from our own side? Are you serious? It doesn't even work when we report the opposing side!

I don't namecall the other side. I don't respond to posts on my side that do. Posters are always reporting others just because they don't agree with them. You know this, you enable it, and you accommodate it.

We go through this state of decay on a regular basis on this board. Do us all a favor: moderate fairly; don't wait for complaints; be consistent.

Someone LYING, saying a poster said "$CREW U, I GOT MINE":: - is OK- but A$$ causes an outrage!!

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Seems a little odd to be so bent out of shape over the word a$$, but the liars get a pass all the time; seems backwards. A "word" indeed. I'd take someone calling me an a$$ over a hateful poster FLAT OUT LYING ABOUT A POST any day of the week. Before outrage sets in, caps for emphasis.

That poster did not say that you said that. - The never quoted you.

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This is so over of the top. A poster made a statement about work going over to India. That was met with a response basically bragging about how they have plenty of work... OT too, and perhaps if the other person wasn't on this board 24/7 and worked instead, they would do fine too. Like India is not happening and MTs being starved out of this industry are at fault because they're lazy. Ok.

The poster came back and responded I have mine, so sc__w everyone else... that thinking is what got us in to this place. She never said that you actually said that! She was commenting on how that midset created offshoring in the first place... bigger profits at the expense of American workers.

I (not the other poster) came back and commented that for someone to flippantly brag about how they are have plenty of work - even overtime - to an MT on this board is insensitive, and by doing so, you are taking that same attitude.

No one accused you of saying something you didn't. No one ever quoted you.

Of course the original post from the other person was what was deleted.

Another flat out lie here - Poster did attribute that to another poster::

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and LIED ABOUT post. You keep up the spin and constant posting, though, since it makes you feel better. I'm moving to posts that contain truth and political content, which leave you out. Enjoy writing back and forth to yourself.

Common sense question would be...if you're so financially strapped, need a job, want to change a job, why hanging out on a politics all day, every day? Why not reading want ads, going to JOB POSTED sites, making phone calls, tracing leads all day, every day. Or get another job to supplement your income until things improve? Wow, novel ideas all!!!

Hard to believe the claims by the one screaming about India being so hard up with that much time on their hands to attack posters.

To each his own and I'm moving on. No commonn sense in her post or your defense.

I really don't appreciate being called a liar. I participated - in that thread.

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And, before it was deleted, I also explained how MtStars also has a Job Seekers Board (that's where MTs come to look for work) and a Resume Bank (that's where MTs come to post their resume), so it could be very easy to stumble on the Politics Board while doing just that... job searching. I also explained further that blaming the MT for the poor state of this industry is insensitive. I have mine, sc--ew everyone else attitude.

Here's the thread that we're talking about so others can see. The deleted comments came after "I have plenty of work" post.

Yeah they did and they did LIE - gave all copies:: - to moderator

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Still stand by my original post. My OP was lied about.

If someone is so hard up, why hang out on a politics board? Go get a job - any damn job and work your way out of the problem. You want every one else to carry your sorry behind and feel sorry for you. Spending hours on this board when you could be doing somethingn proactive to help yourself? You get uncomfortable enough, need cash badly enough, maybe it will make you do something to work on your situation instead of working people over on a politics board by lying.

AGAIN, I MAKE NO APOLOGIES FOR MY SUCCESS. I work hard for what I have. You don't like it- tough. That's your problem. Maybe if you (ohhh I mean the person you're defending) spent half as much time working instead of trolling a politics board bet they'd be a whole lot better off financially. New Flash darlin' - You.aint. gonna. find.a.job.on.a.poltics.board.slamming.those.that.work.with.your.little.friends. Insult all you want, make all your stupid, childish comments - does not change your (oh I mean your friend''s) financial situation IF you're telling the truth about that- doubt it. Then again, maybe you wrote all the threads and are pretending to be multiple posters. Hmmm...Let me check the time stamps, the style of writing. What else can I check. Oh Derpie Derp.

P.S. I'll save you some time. Already sent copy of this to moderator along WITH ALL YOUR LIES. YOU DON'T WANT TO BE CALLED OUT ON YOUR LIES - THEN DON'T LIE.

CANNOT.WAIT.FOR.THE.3-STRIKE.RULE. ;D-) Derp,derp,derp, derp.

You think the moderator is stupid? You think they can't read the original copies I sent them and know exactly who lied? Here's a clue - it aint me.

Wow. This post ^ (what does "derp" mean?) is - classically off the deep end.

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(it's dangerous, IMO) - nm

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(what does "derp" mean?) is - classically off the deep end.:: - Favorite Dem/Lib comment when

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hey think they are being funny. Now a bunch of posters write it back to Dems/Libs to show them how stupid it sounds. Seems to be working. Guess Dems/Libs command of communication skills was so poor, Derp and Derp :D and A___Derp was the best they could come up with.

meltdown - stand back

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meltdown - stand back::Let us know - when you're done - K?

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I posted a link to the thread above, so people - can go back and read it

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and see what led up to what you're claiming. Nothing that that poster wrote warranted your response, and the part that was deleted I remember very well. I'm not a liar. It was 1 line and simply said I have mine, sc*@w everyone else - that's the kind of thinking that got us to this place.

I also reported your comments to the moderator when you told me my opinion was "bulls__t." And, yes, I did agree with the other poster that your attitude did say I have mine, sc*@w everyone else which is more than clear even in the posts leading up to the deleted comments.

Please stop calling me a liar.

no. YOU cause an outrage. (Complete hijack, btw) - nm.......ctmt

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no. YOU cause an outrage. (Complete hijack, btw) - nm.......ctmt - (Right back atcha darlin)

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At least OPs comments made sense.

You know, it's just useless. You are darned - AlphaBetty

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if you do and darned if you don't on this board. You post the most benign thing and the "personal attack police" on the right come out in full force, all the while posting stupid, mean drive-by posts with no political content whatsoever. They make fun of Obama's ears but no one can say anything about a dried-up old prune of a man who speaks in a national/global forum? Well color me stupid b/c I thought there was freedome of the press. Unfortunately, that appears not to be the case on this forum. Personally, I think it's time to go elsewhere and let the bitter, nasty cons on here eat their own. They won't have anyone to pick on. Pity the cashier's at the grocery store. This is freakin' ridiculous. So there. Ban me, flame me, I don't freakin' care. This is not a forum; it's just a bunch of cons crying foul and victim while harassing, stalking and degrading the libs. I hope they're proud of themselves. Their level of discourse (with two or three exceptions) is shameful. And for all you hateful cons out there, post whatever the heck you feel like b/c I won't be reading them. Most of us rational people know whose comments to skip, anyway, but have yourself a little hissy-fit ball, okay?

I actually don't think that it's a bunch - sm

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...of conservatives who are doing the attacking. There is one in particular who seems to have a certain "style" of mocking, insulting, and namecalling, and there may be a couple of others. It certainly is unfortunate that we can't discuss politics like grown ups.

"It certainly is unfortunate that we can't discuss politics like grown ups." - SK1

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Amen.

Yes, especially since there is a whole thread:: - Saying that is what is wanted and then

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you have all the posts above yours that just beat this stupid issue about knowing who posts what - I guess they think they're part of the FBI. Who cares for God's sake! I'm with you- post politics or go home!

So tell me. What is not fair about. - sm

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The deletion of about 3 or 4 posts by liberals and 10 or more by conservatives?

I am not privy to that data; I comment on what I see - nm

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I didn't ask about data. I asked what is not fair about deleted 4 posts from one side - and 10 from another

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you spoke about moderating fairly. I see 3 or 4 posts written by liberals deleted and I've seen 9 or 10 by conservatives deleted. I was asking your opinion since you believe that liberals are not being treated fairly, why do you not find that fair? It's an opinion question, not a fact question.

sure you did - ...

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4 vs 10 IS a fact question. And if it isn't, the fact remains: I still can't comment on what you see.

Moderator, I think that when you do read every post down...sm - VTMT

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the board you will see a post that says something to the effect, silence is the best response to vile posts of any kind. Several people responded and said let's try it. Since then, I noticed a dramatic change in the civility of the board using the silence technique. Some of us are really trying. I agree with the points made above regarding who is fair game and what is allowed on this board and what is not. There should be civility toward all. I was out today and did not see the offending posts about Clint Eastwood so will not comment. However, CE is a politician himself and was chosen as the speaker just before Romney's speech for a reason, his politics. You need to draw the line if you truly have the desire to see this board be one where adults can have a fair and civil debate.

To make it clear about what I said about Clint Eastwood - Moderator

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Since posters are unclear about what I said, let me restate - I wrote "On the issue of Clint Eastwood. He was called a foul and disgusting name. It got deleted. If someone called George Clooney that I would have deleted it too".

The poster who wrote the disgusting name was not talking about political issues. She was not talking about anything he said at the convention. There was no mention of anything he said. She posted simply to call him a vile and disgusting name. Not issues. That is why the insult was deleted, but the rest of the message stayed.

You all can talk about his political viewpoints all you want. That is not what I was talking about. I was talking about cutting him down because of his age and the way he looks. You can make a point of anyone not relating to certain people without a personal attack.

I also said "Likewise when the DNC convention comes around if the same vile and insulting messages are posted about anyone not a politician there it will be edited or deleted". I particularly had George Clooney in mind as that is a name that was mentioned on this board, but that goes for anyone not a politician. George Clooney is not a politician and neither is Clint Eastwood.

There is no place in an adult civilized discussion to call people vile and disgusting names or try to affiliate them with a horrible disease that afflicts so many people, when they don't have that disease. It's mean and hateful and the way someone looks has nothing to do with politics.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is a political board for discussing political issues. Not for personal attacks. If you post a personal insult it will be edited/deleted. That is for everyone.

I'm not against people talking or disagreeing about a political issue Mr. Eastwood or Mr. Clooney has talked about, I'm just against the personal attacks against them.

Discuss political issues.

I will leave it at that.

Moderator

You didn't address the part about swearing or abbreviated - swearing. I'm confused.

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Exactly where do you draw the line? Can we say F you, F that, that's effing ridiculous, etc., to someone? Call someone an effing C? How about SOB or biatch? I'm from an area where cursing is an art form, so this is exciting news. I guess a$$ is acceptable now. Bulls__t is acceptable (I had someone say that to describe what my opinion was) and sh_t has been popular lately too. AH being used to abbreviate A_hole (or can we just write out a$$hole since a$$ is acceptable and hole isn't a curse?) looks like it's fine since it still remains in posts below even after I reported it before you posted your original post.

The Terms of Service User Submissions and Responsibilities #3 says the following: Posting material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, libelous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by MTStars.com in its sole discretion. Posts containing client specific data, personal names, email addresses, addresses, and telephone numbers is strictly prohibited. Posts containing foul language (including acronyms and use of symbols) is strictly prohibited.

I thought that rule was in place so this site doesn't deteriorate to the point other online comments sections have with clever use of the space bar or abbreviations to get their vulgarity in, but I guess it's wrong to bring it to your attention. How about racist comments? Can those be abbreviated too? It's always fun to watch how others do this online to get past the filter and I'm sure it will be a hit on here too.

And is that the only part of the Terms of Service where violations of the rule should not be reported to you unless we find a Fair and Balanced amount of violations?

I guess I'm still waiting for a response regarding reprimanding posters for reporting clear "strictly prohibited" violations of the rules on this board. It's that what the "report message" option is there for?

OMG - Give it a rest already:: - You complain about EVERYTHING

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So why on this board? Just to insult other that disagree with you? START YOUR OWN STINKING board, then you can go there every day, all day, and post whatever foul garbage you want. Do you have so little self-control and restraint you can't pass a post you don't like without writing down drivel? Gues so.

OMG! You're so right. Only a total *** would ask about - posting rules

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And I've been coming to this board a long time because there used to be a standard much higher than other sites when it comes to vulgarity and other offensive comments. If I want to be cursed at, I can go sit in traffic on the expressway. If this board is going to allow such, I have every right to ask. Sorry if that bothers you.

gosh, how did you know it was her? I was hoping you would think - it was me acting like her, but not

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foul garbage

Answer - Moderator

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NO!!! Let me make this perfectly clear for you since you are confused:

No you cannot say F you FU, AH, a$$ or any other swear word, curse, cuss, blaspheme, profanity, or "art form".

Thank you for reading the terms of service. Nice to know you read through it. Yes, I know what it is, yes I know there is a lot of it on the board. Yes, I have been inundated with emails of posts being reported. Yes I've taken care of the fires. Yes I'm working on it!

I don't spend 24/7 on this board. I have a job and family. I come to the board hoping that posters here are going to have civilized adult conversations about politics. Yes, as soon as I delete one message I get posters who whine about it to other posters because they do not like the fact that I deleted "skeletor old fart" or the word a$$ other words. Yes I delete equal amount of liberal and conservative posts and yes I get the constant complaints that I'm not fair. Then I have others who tell me they could do a better job. It takes a long time to read through each message and when you see the rude and insulting posts imbedded in between a political message it's not a breeze through. If I leave it up I get complaints. If I edit it I get complaints.

I am here to moderate the board. It does not help when posters are more interesting in cutting down the other side/posters instead of discussing issues.

I posted that I would be going through the board this weekend. To my knowledge the weekend has just started. On Monday morning if you see any of the message you don't like up there then write me a message or send me an email if you wish to discuss anything on a one-to-one basis.

I hope that answered your question.

Moderator

Moderator.... - SK1

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Whatever you get paid, it ain't enough.

Thanks for trying to keep thing sane and polite.

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