Yep I do it to put myself on the same mental leval as you David, I found this is the only sure fire method of understanding you
DeOrc it is time for you to resign your moderator/administrator power. If you want to moderate, then moderate and shut the F up. If you want to join and argue, then don't administrate. You are not ignoreable and that is un fair to the rest of us that find your azz kissing of BO sickening, but only because you have authority here, not you worship of BO in general, thats for commentors, not moderators. Jack this is the 1st time I have used my mod ability to directly reply so here goes. You take great delight in attacking me on a open forum Jack but it upsets you when I wont play your silly little games. You want me to shut the F up then try acting like a adult, I am no more a worshiper of Obama than you, the big difference is I am not blinded by my dislike of the man. You want to be Mod here then ask Peter, I wont stand in your way. Now show me one single post were I have abused my position as a mod? Just one Jack. Show me a single post that I have edited or removed anything (Other than obcenities or racist remarks) because I have disagreed with the comments, even those were I have been attacked by you and others and sometimes quite viciously? You act in a reasonable manner towards me Jack and I will do the same in return.
You said many. I'm just saying three isnt that many. If I said I had many gold bars and really only had three, I'd be exaggerating wouldnt I? And yes five would be many out of 12. So there ya go. Five. Five would be the benchmark. This post is brought to you by the number five.
lol I agree. And the points DeOrc keeps glossing over even though you stated it well is that these people were the key players in the foundation of his beliefs. He didn't just shake hands with Ayers, say hi, and go about his business. They were buddy buddy. He didn't just say hi to Rev. Wright and move on as DeOrc is trying to imply. The guy was involved in his life for 20 years. It's like there's a statute of limitations on how long we're allowed to remember the 'issues' and baggage that came along with Obama. After enough time passes, we're supposed to forget about history and gear up for the new issues, problems and jokers he chooses to surround himself with.
Actualy Vess I am not trying to gloss over anything, I am asking what evidence is there to say these people are part of his inner circle, now I assume that most people here will know what Inner circle actualy means? What evidence is there to support the theory that President Obama and Ayers were any more than aquaintances and please it takes more than hosting a dinner that is simply a political move by both parties. Certainly he was a part of the Rev Wrights congrigation for years no doubt about that I have never said he was not nor have I ever said the man had no influence I have simply pointed out the unadorned truth not a single one of theose named are now part of President Obamas inner circle yet david insists they are (without any proof) We all know that till recently Jones was a part of that circle but he is now on the outside so again I ask what is a inner circle?
I do moderate Jack now I am still waiting for you to show a single instance were I have abused my position? and I will say it again you want to do the modding go ahead and ask Peter, I wont object, lets see just how long you last with all the name calling and rest of the crud without loosing your cool. I also do not have a ignore block, I read every single post that is posted on this forum.
I have never said you abuse your power, I called you an instigator. We as members here should be able to peridocally ignore those that instigate. Start moderating and stop the instigating. Learn from GDJMSP, comment for the better of the thread. Doug does not instigate and stoop to the level you do by constantly chastising David and all your Obama suckup just for the sake of argument. What ever. I like you personally, dont get me wrong. I dislike your instigation just to cause grief and create more posts.
Jack, We're buds but at times we pretty much hate one another. Pretty darn sure we both know that by now. I also happen to like Steve (De Orc) as we have a few things in common. We both love hockey for example. As a friend I'll tell you this though dude. You get TOO wound up at times and you know it. I feel this is one such case and will show you why I think so. Post number 1. Post number 2. Post #3. Post #4. Post #5 Post #6 To me this is the start of the whole thing. Maybe Steve is instigating but what about Peter? Are you ripping on him? Geez, Jack the moment I saw this thread I said Peter was "stirring the pot". He's not here often but he does "stir the pot" when he is here. One does not have to be a member of MENSA to realise this. Here's what I see in you and Steve when it comes down to it Jack. Two well read individuals. You both contribute and, yes, I tend to agree with Steve more and here's why. He is better at pulling out past facts than you are. You are more based in "facts" that are still new and therefore not as solid. So my question is, ESPECIALLY in the volatile world of PRWE, should he not be allowed to participate? Should we only be subjected to the "that's a fact by Jack!"? Finally if YOU were a Mod would you be able to restrain yourself? I really doubt it. Sorry if it offends you man but that's how I see it.
Jack I have to ask this what exactly have I instigated? I respond to posts by others now if you and those others wish to call me names then I will respond the alternative is that I ban anyone who attacks a mod. (Now that would be playing it by the rule book, is that what you want?) I start very few threads here Jack just check for yourself. I have time and time again made it quite plain I do not nor would I vote for President Obama but I will not sit idily by while people post in some cases downright lies about anyone. I am quite open handed in my approch here you speak fairly towards me and I will treat you with respect, you try to treat me like a idiot and I will treat you in the same manner. I just tried a small experiment of asking a couple of civilised questions to a couple of people and what did I get in return a Tirade!! I happend to agree quite openly with a certain member (Who I rarely agree with) in one thread and how was that recieved? well I will tell you with insult and snide remarks! I have been called everything in theis forum from a Facist to a Communist and all things inbetween Jack, I have been accused of abusing my power as a mod even in the past few days I was accused by a membere of deleting his post yet he had to recant that (No apology of course) yet no one when asked can show me were I have done anything wrong! You might well not like what I say Jack but I have as much right as you or any other member to express my views.
I have come to accept the fact that d'orc sits back & waits for a conservative to post (especially me,it seems) so he can jump in and present the Euro-socialist/liberal/anti-American "read it on the internet" side of every issue, but that's okay. Usually his posts are reaffirmations that the US needs to stay the course and continue doing what is right even if those abroad & some at home don't agree. There's a reason why the US is the country that it is. But when one assumes power & pushes "change", or takes queues from countries that have "tried it" and failed or "tried it" and drifted into meteocrity...we as Americans, have to speak out. Much to d'orc's chagrin, I don't need to read a link on the internet to form my opinion..my values & beliefs were formed way before now. I think this has been his biggest problem with me. But thanks Jack, I have felt he had me in his cross hairs but I didn't want to seem paranoid... now I know others have observed the same thing.
You see what I mean now I am a Euro Socialist, libral ANTI_AMERICAN!! Now David the last remark realy has p%$%£ me off you show one instance were I have ever been Anti American Back that last statement up David (But of course you cant can you) Now were exactly do you get your news from David?? TV Newspapers? Radio? all have news links on the net or had you not figured that one out. Yes to be honest I have had a go at you recently but only cus you take delight in coming out with stupid statements like the above post!
What got my goat was you " stooping " to " the intelligence level " of David. That did it for me. GD would NEVER do that. You have also said that I dislike Obama because he is Obama. Have I not stated one more than one occasion that I am for several of his programs ? Cash for clinkers, Patriot Act, etc etc, that is against the grain of everything " Republican"...Have I not railed on McCain and tore him up for policy reasons , not personal...... To be called a partisan in an insult. I am far from partisan. I call it as I see it. I feel Obama is an enemy of the state, THATS why I am against him, and not because he is a dem or black. The man is dangerous. Those of you who shrug this off are just plain blind followers, and I find that very frustrating. At times, I would cal you unamerican, as Obama is exactly that. UnAmerican. Hell, Ask Irans " president"...he just came out and said he is in agreement with Obama, Castro as well. Don;t forget Daniel Ortega and Hugo Chaves, yet you call this paranoid. Obama is plain and simple an enemy of the state. BY POLICY, not by party or color. To support Obama is to support his agenda. I find that entirely anti American. School age indoctrinated children ? NO. Grown intelligent adults? YES.
Being a moderator and a participant on a forum like this is a tough line to walk. I think it is a bit of an unfair comparison to use GD. I like Doug a lot but he doesn't have to moderate discussions like we have here over there on CT. Speaking from a bit of experience (as I have done both), it is not near as difficult to be a participant moderator on a coin forum as it is on a debates type forum. You will always piss more people off on a forum like this than one like CT.
Lets see if i have this right Jack in one single post you say the two totaly contradictory things! Have I not stated one more than one occasion that I am for several of his programs ? To support Obama is to support his agenda. I find that entirely anti American So which is it Jack, you have in the past taken great delight in calling me a socialist a koolaid drinker yet if I dare to defend myself then I am in the wrong? Now just how do you thing Doug would have reacted to your and others personal attacks? Now ask yourself this why do you thing Doug, and the rest of the Mods for the most part saty out of this forum? I offerd to let you take over running the forum but I see you dont want to respond to that! well you cant say I never offerd. You call President Obama a and I quote Enemy of the State!! yet he was elected by a majority of your countrymen Jack, but you and others here can not seem to accept this simple fact. You say you are not Partisan of course you are you are a right winger and to some extent leaning towards the far right of the Republican party. Nothing wrong with that but at least have the honesty to admit it. I am a Conservative have been for years but I am also willing to listen to other ideas, I also do not attack a political figure just for the hell of it nor do I go out of my way to distort the truth of statements made by politicans. I try very hard to be unbiased in my assesment of them and there policies, now can you honestly say the same? What you dont like is that I will pull people here when they distort stories or other things well sorry but thats tough. I will say this again I have never used my position as a mod to remove posts no matter how much I disagree with them unless they contain profanity, incitments to kill or racial hatred. I have never barred a member except for those things (Spammers aside) I have never once used my mod powers against any member here for attacking me on the forum yet you dont want me to respond to things like that! I notice that you have no compunction about doing it yourself! You accuse me of instigating, what have I instigated am I not allowed a opinion just because I mod this forum, is that what you want LOL Sure I have bit more than I should on a few occasions recently but it gets very trying all the silly little snide remarks. What do I know about Politcs and Politicians well I have a degree in Political science and economics, my father in law was a election agent for many years, I have met and conversed with former Home secrtaries and a couple or three former Prime ministers + numerouse MP's from most parts of the commons. so I think I have a fair understanding of how these things work
I support a good PROGRAM when I see it. I am beginning to wonder about the Patroit Act ( a Bush program ) I so not support his agenda......nationalizing everything in sight, now they are looking for a " newspaper" bailout....ok, lets nationalize the media as well. Supporting Obamas AGENDA is to support the destruction of our Constitution as we know it. It is to support destroying Americas military might, it is to support penalizing the achievers to make things equal, etc et al. Clearly, you have not studied enough to see a differance between programs and agendas. Follow George Stephanoahoplpolulsoupoloipulus and get out your dictionary. I also recommend you read the book " Rules for Radicals"....I will personally ship it to you on loan. We are witnessing a textbook attack at America from within.
Yet his programes (in the political sence) are part of his agenda, you can not seperate the two So no thank you Jack I dont believe that I need to read the book. The Bank bailouts began under President Bush Jack not President Obama, also as I have breviously posted a number of them have allready made inroads into paying back the money they recieved. What would your reaction have been Jack if upon taking office President Obama had decided to stop any help to the banks, insurance industry, motor companies etc and let them all collectivly go to the wall? Wall st was allready tumbling daily what do you think the reaction there would have been and how do you think the dollar would have faired. What do you think the knock on effect of such a series of events would have been? Honest answer please Jack and anyone else who wishes to particiapte.