NOT a Conservative or Liberal forum

[Rocki5pr]

In practice, I try to speak just like I would to a Grandma. You never know when one might read a post of yours, then you find yourself later regretting it.

ROFLMAO; considering the language both my grandmothers used, as well as my mother continued using after she became a grandmother, for me to practice that I would need to include several more four letter words in my written and verbal language.

Both truck drivers? Sailors? I do realize that there are exceptions to most rules.

Grandmothers --- a farmer's wife/lunch lady & another industrial (psychiactric(sp) hospital) lunch lady; mother --- a tool & die maker (with the "official" nickname of No Balls Berg even though she received two 5lb brass ones when she became a journeyman) so I'm not sure where the language choices came from originally.

[sternwake]

I had also misread the OP, and thought that Gary was opening up a politics subforum. I would have avoided that sub forum like the plauge, just as I completely tune out any conversation where one starts talking politics, or religion.

Politics are not really believing one thing or another, it is about reinforcing one's own shaky beliefs by sheer repetition, and getting others to agree, that what they have been led to believe, is actually how things are.

it is little more than a weak "Please tell me I am right!"

I hate politics, politicians, and any political discussion. I'd also prefer to not know the political leanings of any other person. On some other forums, there were some posters who really knew their stuff on a particular subject, and I respected their words, but then they could not hold back their political opinions on subject X, and I could no longer put much weight to their words from there on out, even if it was on the subject that i previously thought they knew their shit. They still know thier shit, on that particular subject, but....do they really? A few delusional words on politics or religion and I tend to ignore any of their writings from there on out, right or wrong.

Keep thy religion and thy politics to thyself, as thy opinions are not facts, no matter how many times you repeat them, nor how strongly you believe, or whatever reasoning has led you to have such strong feelings on subject X.

As far as somebody whining that they no longer want to be part of a forum which might have a membership which leans left or right, well adios futhermucker. Good riddance. Just leave, Asking that somebody else go through a bunch of effort for their account/posts to be deleted, is little more than a petulant foot stomping.

Sound and fury signifying nothing.

[Anna]

Ok everyone, Lets cut out the bullshit here. I'm the one that was wanting to leave both this group and the cheap RV living group. I was the one who wrote to Garry requesting my account be deleted. My reason for leaving as you all know by now has nothing to do with politics and anyone's political beliefs. It was the reference to weed. I also stated that and I quote
"Personally I couldn't careless about the group being liberal or conservative, My issue is the drug aspect and not the political views of others. Even though I know that marijuana is legal in some American States and that some members need to take it for medical and health reasons it still makes me uncomfortable. So rather than feeling uncomfortable I was wanting to leave. Other than that I like the place/forum and the members."

I've also requested to be removed from the cheap RV living group for the same reason. Hell folks I wasn't brought up in your culture I'm not American and though I'm not stupid or blind to the fact that weed, marijuana or dope as most people refer to it has it's benefits. I know it has it's benefits it just makes me uncomfortable. I don't care that others use it it is none of my business and to each their own. I wasn't intending to put people down or to disrespect anyone hence my leaving. What is wrong with that?

[Blacktank]

changed the title to avoid confusion

it was MO that reference that a majority of members being liberals so i made this thread to make sure everyone knew this forum has no political leanings and everyone is welcome,to a point,no nazis and no berkeley

if you dont want to be a member here simply dont type the address into your computer and dont login,it's as easy as that

[bLEEp]

Again flabbergasted by people's ignorance toward "cannabis".
Not dope, dope is like calling an African American the N word.
"If YOU feel that YOUR opinion is that important that you should be able to ask others not to speak on a topic in public YOU are the one with the problem, not the public."
I won't go into the FACTS regarding how many lives have been improved by cannabis and other herbs, or the fact that the criminalization was used to keep Mexicans and blacks out of main stream. I AM honest, and must say, wow, Anna. I NEVER would have thought you to be so closed minded.
I will NEVER stop promoting cannabis as it has saved my life, and the lives of countless others. I feel poorly for people so easily offended, popular as it may be in our "modern times". I won't say any more, if I do I will make enemies, not on the agenda today.



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[Texjbird]

Sometimes I find myself just walking away from conversations.  I cuss....just not every other word.   Some conversations are things I  don't want to hear, cussing or not.  So I just leave.  I cannot disscus a conversation that I have no knowledge of.  Or get drawn into a " He said that she said that she heard you say.........etc."

FELLAS I REALLY DON'T CARE HOW MANY TIMES YOU BANGED YOUR BUDDYS OL' LADY WHEN HE WAS OUT OF TOWN.  JUST SAYIN'.  Maybe you should lower yore voices.......Or not.  I've already left.

I'm also a firm believer in freedom of speech.  As well as the freedom to choose to not to converse  with someone or hear their opinion.  Or to even agree with the other person.  How boring would it be if we all lived in Stepford Town?

My Grandma was something else.  She was born in 1902.  She and Papa adopted me when I was 3 weeks old. They raised me as my parents.  That is what I knew until my teen years, that's when someone let the cat out of the bag.

We were in trouble when we came home with certain "new" words and innocently either used them or asked what they meant.  Some were O.K..  With others I had my mouth washed out with a bar of green Palmolive bath soap soooooo many times that never one time in my life have I bought GREEN bar soap.  Mama was a expert with it.  Lather that soap all up, and you better not fuss and fight her.  Her grip must have been  like the "Lady Wrestler" Papa always refered to when she questioned his whereabouts.  If she ever had to put you in a headlock   it truly was all over but the crying!

Ironically as I grew up and she aged she started using words that were way more colorful than any I'd brought home.  I wonder where she learned those?   Maybe being raised on a farm and exposed to the cycle of life and breeding animals,  or her rowdy older 4 brothers had something to do with her vocabulary?  Maybe she just liked to cuss?  We often attended church services 3 times a week, either at the Church Of Christ or Baptist Church.   I never in my life heard her make a slip in her speech in public.  That amazes me to this day.

Me?   Even though I'm a Granny of 8  I still sometimes think a cuss word just seems to fit better than a "nice" word to
 explain the way I feel about a certain situation. 

I moniter myself around children especially.  I've heard children say things to their parents that is just wrong.  Then I consider where they probably learned it and walk away.  

Years ago at a good friends house  I heard a 17yr tell his Daddy to go F*** himself.  This kid was 6ft 2in and about 340lbs.  The next thing I know he's headed my way yellin' " HIde me Miss Jewells!  HIDE ME! DADDYS GONNA KILL ME!! "  Now his Daddy is no light weight either.  I stepped to the side and said " You're too big to hide behind me.  YA Better run on out the back door and hope your Daddy gets tired soon".  These fellas are just too big for me to get between.  I've known both his parents since 1981.  His Mom passed away several years ago and he had a hard time dealing with it.  I still wasn't participating in that rodeo!

All of us Grannies were young once,  some cuss and some don't.  Just like other folks.  We're just older
I do try to watch my language out in public.....doesn't always work.

 I really dislike and don't use slang words for body parts and the constant use of THE F WORD!   OH NO !  I almost said IT!
  I reckon I'm a fixin' to faint!  Queenie get the d**n smelling salts!!!

Jewellann  aka  G'maw to The Thunderin' Heard........I love 'em but DANG they can get Loud

[AbuelaLoca]

To avoid any more confusion, I'm requesting that this thread be closed. As Anna said, she didn't request that anyone quit discussing anything... she asked that her account be deleted. She didn't try to offend anyone. Our forum is not political or religious and other than personal attacks, most anything is allowed. If something offends you, just step away from that thread (or the whole forum) and move on.

[bLEEp]

Hehehe Tex, that is good to know.
I would like to add that many people are offended by things I say simply because I am honest and loyal. At 40 years I am still learning when not to be blunt and honest. I am careful around those I respect. I REALLY thank everyone who voiced those opinions I can cut out the GD stuff as I do around most people I do not know. It is highly offensive, I know that and it is why I use it. The F word I use in so many ways.... my mother used to harass me regarding one of my personal favorite words frequently. Now she uses it on occasion. Hahaha
My whole thing is that the main topic of these forums is something I believe in. I am a better person living a nomadic life, and knowing it will help others, I can be respectful. That and many of you are indeed my elders, and I was taught to respect and listen to my elders before telling them that they are assholes. I do hope that Anna does not leave, I hope that nobody would leave over some cannabis or politics. I mean, come on man. To me, leaving a place like this full of love and compassion over a plant that grows naturally on our earth, that MAN has demonized is silly. What if rich white guys told us all that asparagus was evil? Or Tylenol? Or rock music... oh wait.... Anna, I swear I am not being a jerk, but I almost guarantee that if we met you want want to hug me and hear my stupid, crazy life stories. Which is, in part, why I tell them. To educate people. I am not some degenerate laying around eating pizza and collecting food stamps. I am engaging you and I should not. Anyhow, as you can tell, I am sorry. I like you, from what I can tell....
Now, to he important part.... the next person to accuse me of being a liberal is going to have hot coffee dumped in their lap.
STOP IT!


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[Texjbird]

ANNA, As far as I'm concerned you have every right to leave a situation that makes you uncomfortable.  I have enjoyed much of what you've posted here since you joined. 

 Only you know that if one subject matter is such that you'd rather not be a member here or participate at all.

  Personally I just don't join in posts or conversations that I have no interest in.  i haven't seen anything yet that I would consider leaving over.  That's just how I feel.  I read just about everything that's posted here.  I don't always have anything to say so I just move on.  I learn a lot and chime in if I have a question or something to say on the subject of the thread/post.

I don't call you wanting to leave "whining and stomping" your feet.  I think that comment was mean and rude.  Even if I thought it I think I would have worded it differently or not said anything at all.  However that person has every right to their opinion and to speak as they see fit.

I do have to watch myself as I can be sarcastic at times.  I even have a shirt..."SARCASM......Another Thing I Do Quite Well"

 That was just someone expressing their opinion in words of their choosing.  Just like all of us do.

Jewellann


p.s. I once offered info on a subject a new member had inquired about on another forum.  At that time part of my siggy was Self Proclaimed Redneck.  In the immediate reply  I'M NOT A REDNECK....I'M A CHRISTIAN.    I guess in her world one invalidates the other?  OH WELL

[Texjbird]

To avoid any more confusion, I'm requesting that this thread be closed. As Anna said, she didn't request that anyone quit discussing anything... she asked that her account be deleted. She didn't try to offend anyone. Our forum is not political or religious and other than personal attacks, most anything is allowed. If something offends you, just step away from that thread (or the whole forum) and move on.

I see your reasoning for requesting the thread being closed.
          
                 HOWEVER

CRAP ON A CRACKER!  THIS THREAD ISN'T ALL ABOUT ANNA'S REQUEST.   IS IT?  SOME OF US HAVE SPOKEN OUR THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS HERE ON OTHER SUBJECTS     I THINK WE CAN MOVE ON?  HOPEFULLY

JEWELLANN