The Introduce Yourself thread!

[ViolaLee]

Originally Posted by Tim

I was referring to 9/11. I was not aware that this as an issue for "sensitive righties".

9/11 itself isn't the sensitive issue. The fact that Osama Bin Laden planned it in retaliation for things the US has done is the sensitive issue.

[ViolaLee]

Originally Posted by jpsartre12

I'm still waiting for a liberal to put their money where their mouth is. $500 says that the Democrats don't control both houses of Congress after the election. You want that bet little lady or are you just blowing hot air as usual?

Ya'll big shots and your bets with anonymous people on the internet is just a big phat joke.

[MattLarson]

OK, folks, this is the Introduce Yourself Thread , not the Rehash Your Favorite Partisan Gripes Thread.

Matt

[enigma2]

Matt, before this conversation moves on I would like to make one thing clear. I do not regard any politician with awe or respect in any country on this earth of ours. I'm always amazed at the symbolism and mysticism which has surrounded the office of the President of the United States but I respect the fact that the people of the US seem to need this. On the other hand Bush is just like our Prime Minister - he's a politician chosen by his political party, quite often the one makes the best deal, and he only remains the leader whilst he has the support of that party.

Also I do not view George Bush as a metaphor for the United States. When I criticise George Bush I am not criticising the United States. I would be horrified if anyone viewed Little Johnny Howard as a metaphor for Australia.

Looking at the 'welcome' afforded Zeus there are people here so innured is the 'office' of President that they do view Bush as a metaphor for their country and are determined to twist the words of others to suit this perception. Now one expects this in debate, not in a thread which is supposed to welcome new members. Zeus can speak for himself in regard to this, and has done so, but I find it offensive. Particularly, as I have great affection for the 'people' of the United States.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by enigma2

Looking at the 'welcome' afforded Zeus there are people here so innured is the 'office' of President that they do view Bush as a metaphor for their country and are determined to twist the words of others to suit this perception. Now one expects this in debate, not in a thread which is supposed to welcome new members. Zeus can speak for himself in regard to this, and has done so, but I find it offensive. Particularly, as I have great affection for the 'people' of the United States.

Thankfully, not everyone round these parts displays such hostility to newcomers.

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Zeus

Thankfully, not everyone round these parts displays such hostility to newcomers.

If you introduce yourself to a political forum with a thread blaming Americans for 9/11, you can hardly portray yourself as a victim.

[Zeus]

[ViolaLee]

Sorry Zeus, some Americans still think the terrorists attacked us for our freedom. Don't blame them, it's hard to know what to think when the President lies to us. Some think Saddam had WMD, some think we are winning the war, some think we have to fight them over there so they don't come get us here, some think the Iraq war makes us safe....some still think Saddam had something to do with 9/11 even!!!!!

Welcome all newbies, speak your minds. Don't get run off by the pro-Bush, anti-everyone else crowd.

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Samantha

Sorry Zeus, some Americans still think the terrorists attacked us for our freedom. Don't blame them, it's hard to know what to think when the President lies to us. Some think Saddam had WMD, some think we are winning the war, some think we have to fight them over there so they don't come get us here, some think the Iraq war makes us safe....some still think Saddam had something to do with 9/11 even!!!!!

Welcome all newbies, speak your minds. Don't get run off by the pro-Bush, anti-everyone else crowd.

Samantha - you may strongly support those who blame Americans for 9/11 and romanticize the terrorists (who you assume to be innocent) but those who are new to the forum will be called on it. Bush does not even come into it.

Live with it.

[Zeus]

Originally Posted by Samantha

Sorry Zeus.

You really shouldn't feel that you have to apologize, but thanks all the same

Originally Posted by Samantha

Don't blame them, it's hard to know what to think when the President lies to us.

It's cool, I don't.

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Zeus

You really shouldn't feel that you have to apologize, but thanks all the same


It's cool, I don't.

It's interesting to note that Bush is never mentioned in any of my posts. I am referring to 9/11. I repeat: if you blame Americans and exonerate the terrorists, you get called on it. Play the victim if you want. You'll still get called on it.

[Zeus]

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Zeus

*chuckle*

You have plenty to say until someone calls you on it.

[Zeus]

Tim, this a thread for introductions. You can save your hostility for a more suitable occasion

[Tim]

Originally Posted by Zeus

Tim, this a thread for introductions. You can save your hostility for a more suitable occasion

Oh, no hostility! Just a challenge.

And don't worry - when you start up your 9/11 "Americans did it" routine again, I will be there. You can be certain.