Threadjackers Will Be Persecuted (Maybe Even Prosecuted)

[sdduuuude]

[quote=IForget][quote=sdduuuude]Sorry brian – I caught that and edited it while you were posting.

It originally said “in favor of brian” then I messed with it and it incorrectly said “in favor of banning brian” – as you quoted it. It reads the way I meant now.

Just note that 49/25 against banning is quite atrocious. Nobody would fare that poorly. The question wasn’t “do you dislike brian” or “do you agree with brian?” or “does brian annoy you a little bit?” it was “should he be banned?” 1/3 think yes.[/quote]

So you want to ban people if only 1/3 of posters are in favor of it? That’s a bit draconian.[/quote]

This is a great example of putting words in someone else’s mouth. You imply that my answer is yes before I can even answer.

Did I ever say that ? No. I did not. So, let me be very clear. If brian can shape up, I’m not in favor of banning him. If he can’t I am in favor of banning him.

Unfortunately for the 2/3 who are not in favor of banning him, there is the 1 vote that matters who just laid down the law and I suspect brian will not be able to contain himself for more than a few days.

[NotCranky]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=Russell]sdddude is being vindictive.[/quote]

Russell, while I am being aggressive in defense of this board, I am far from vindictive.

I perceive brian’s childish “left is better than right” posts as a detriment to this site, which I have been a part of before it was even a paid site. I received a free membership for providing the motto at the bottom of this page over 4 1/2 years ago. I have some right to do some moderation here, or at least to ask the opionion of others.

Not only are brian’s “left/right” posts annoying, but his continual use of strawman argtuements and ability to put words in other people’s mouths makes for discussions that are both pointless and endless, and undermines that same motto.

Make no mistake – my intent is to stop brian from bullying and if I have to bully to do that, I will. Keep in mind, though, I first had to determine if others felt the same as I did so I started the poll. Note – the score was 49 to 25 against banning brian (not that they didn’t like him, but that he be banned!). I challenge you to find anyone who would fare worse than that.

A second intent of mine was to send a clear message to brian that his presence here is not perceived as a good thing by many people and that he needs to change his ways.

Also, I wanted Rich to see this discussion in full view so he could take any action he felt was necessary. Had Rich say “chill out duuuude” then I’d have nothing more to say, but Rich sees a problem and took time to issue a warning.

In the face of this warning, brian proceeded with yet another pointless threadjacking political comment. I agree with the other poster that this is close to a pathalogical problem.

Blaming me for this is like blaming victims for getting robbed. brian has brought this on himself by his own behavior. I am merely highlighting it.

If he continues with the nonsensical political threadjacking of on-topic threads, I will call him out on it until he is gone.

Finally, lets be clear what CDMA Eng said:

[quote=CDMA ENG]Lastly…

I am surprised to see you leading this little insurrecton SDDuuuude…

I know how you feel about particular people on this thread but I always thought you were a little more chill about people flapping your chops. But then again, I know that things can push your button very quickly as well… Like getting sucked out on the river card!

Remind me never to take you to Nicaragua on a bad weekend with a 100 dollars in your pocket. I don’t think that country could take another revolution.

See you at World Cup…

😛

CE[/quote]

Where, exactly did he ask me to “cool it”? He didn’t. He didn’t even disagree. He just said he was surprised.

No email or other private correspondence was sent to Rich regarding this matter. His observations and actions are his own, as is this site.[/quote]

That post of his plus another shortly after the one in which you lost it and made insinuations about incest in Jamul, added up in my mind, to your good friend trying to help you get your game together and get back to the things you enjoy in life. I see it that way.It seemed like good advice and I hoped for your sake you would heed it. I am sorry but your “survivor post”, regardless of how far up the pecking order you are, and the final one where you jumped in yesterday don’t look good at all,in my opinion, and are not going to provide long term solutions to what you are looking for. Rich can do it but it doesn’t put your bullying in a better light because he chooses that agenda.

[NotCranky]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=Russell]sdddude is being vindictive.[/quote]

Russell, while I am being aggressive in defense of this board, I am far from vindictive.

I perceive brian’s childish “left is better than right” posts as a detriment to this site, which I have been a part of before it was even a paid site. I received a free membership for providing the motto at the bottom of this page over 4 1/2 years ago. I have some right to do some moderation here, or at least to ask the opionion of others.

Not only are brian’s “left/right” posts annoying, but his continual use of strawman argtuements and ability to put words in other people’s mouths makes for discussions that are both pointless and endless, and undermines that same motto.

Make no mistake – my intent is to stop brian from bullying and if I have to bully to do that, I will. Keep in mind, though, I first had to determine if others felt the same as I did so I started the poll. Note – the score was 49 to 25 against banning brian (not that they didn’t like him, but that he be banned!). I challenge you to find anyone who would fare worse than that.

A second intent of mine was to send a clear message to brian that his presence here is not perceived as a good thing by many people and that he needs to change his ways.

Also, I wanted Rich to see this discussion in full view so he could take any action he felt was necessary. Had Rich say “chill out duuuude” then I’d have nothing more to say, but Rich sees a problem and took time to issue a warning.

In the face of this warning, brian proceeded with yet another pointless threadjacking political comment. I agree with the other poster that this is close to a pathalogical problem.

Blaming me for this is like blaming victims for getting robbed. brian has brought this on himself by his own behavior. I am merely highlighting it.

If he continues with the nonsensical political threadjacking of on-topic threads, I will call him out on it until he is gone.

Finally, lets be clear what CDMA Eng said:

[quote=CDMA ENG]Lastly…

I am surprised to see you leading this little insurrecton SDDuuuude…

I know how you feel about particular people on this thread but I always thought you were a little more chill about people flapping your chops. But then again, I know that things can push your button very quickly as well… Like getting sucked out on the river card!

Remind me never to take you to Nicaragua on a bad weekend with a 100 dollars in your pocket. I don’t think that country could take another revolution.

See you at World Cup…

😛

CE[/quote]

Where, exactly did he ask me to “cool it”? He didn’t. He didn’t even disagree. He just said he was surprised.

No email or other private correspondence was sent to Rich regarding this matter. His observations and actions are his own, as is this site.[/quote]

That post of his plus another shortly after the one in which you lost it and made insinuations about incest in Jamul, added up in my mind, to your good friend trying to help you get your game together and get back to the things you enjoy in life. I see it that way.It seemed like good advice and I hoped for your sake you would heed it. I am sorry but your “survivor post”, regardless of how far up the pecking order you are, and the final one where you jumped in yesterday don’t look good at all,in my opinion, and are not going to provide long term solutions to what you are looking for. Rich can do it but it doesn’t put your bullying in a better light because he chooses that agenda.

[NotCranky]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=Russell]sdddude is being vindictive.[/quote]

Russell, while I am being aggressive in defense of this board, I am far from vindictive.

I perceive brian’s childish “left is better than right” posts as a detriment to this site, which I have been a part of before it was even a paid site. I received a free membership for providing the motto at the bottom of this page over 4 1/2 years ago. I have some right to do some moderation here, or at least to ask the opionion of others.

Not only are brian’s “left/right” posts annoying, but his continual use of strawman argtuements and ability to put words in other people’s mouths makes for discussions that are both pointless and endless, and undermines that same motto.

Make no mistake – my intent is to stop brian from bullying and if I have to bully to do that, I will. Keep in mind, though, I first had to determine if others felt the same as I did so I started the poll. Note – the score was 49 to 25 against banning brian (not that they didn’t like him, but that he be banned!). I challenge you to find anyone who would fare worse than that.

A second intent of mine was to send a clear message to brian that his presence here is not perceived as a good thing by many people and that he needs to change his ways.

Also, I wanted Rich to see this discussion in full view so he could take any action he felt was necessary. Had Rich say “chill out duuuude” then I’d have nothing more to say, but Rich sees a problem and took time to issue a warning.

In the face of this warning, brian proceeded with yet another pointless threadjacking political comment. I agree with the other poster that this is close to a pathalogical problem.

Blaming me for this is like blaming victims for getting robbed. brian has brought this on himself by his own behavior. I am merely highlighting it.

If he continues with the nonsensical political threadjacking of on-topic threads, I will call him out on it until he is gone.

Finally, lets be clear what CDMA Eng said:

[quote=CDMA ENG]Lastly…

I am surprised to see you leading this little insurrecton SDDuuuude…

I know how you feel about particular people on this thread but I always thought you were a little more chill about people flapping your chops. But then again, I know that things can push your button very quickly as well… Like getting sucked out on the river card!

Remind me never to take you to Nicaragua on a bad weekend with a 100 dollars in your pocket. I don’t think that country could take another revolution.

See you at World Cup…

😛

CE[/quote]

Where, exactly did he ask me to “cool it”? He didn’t. He didn’t even disagree. He just said he was surprised.

No email or other private correspondence was sent to Rich regarding this matter. His observations and actions are his own, as is this site.[/quote]

That post of his plus another shortly after the one in which you lost it and made insinuations about incest in Jamul, added up in my mind, to your good friend trying to help you get your game together and get back to the things you enjoy in life. I see it that way.It seemed like good advice and I hoped for your sake you would heed it. I am sorry but your “survivor post”, regardless of how far up the pecking order you are, and the final one where you jumped in yesterday don’t look good at all,in my opinion, and are not going to provide long term solutions to what you are looking for. Rich can do it but it doesn’t put your bullying in a better light because he chooses that agenda.

[NotCranky]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=Russell]sdddude is being vindictive.[/quote]

Russell, while I am being aggressive in defense of this board, I am far from vindictive.

I perceive brian’s childish “left is better than right” posts as a detriment to this site, which I have been a part of before it was even a paid site. I received a free membership for providing the motto at the bottom of this page over 4 1/2 years ago. I have some right to do some moderation here, or at least to ask the opionion of others.

Not only are brian’s “left/right” posts annoying, but his continual use of strawman argtuements and ability to put words in other people’s mouths makes for discussions that are both pointless and endless, and undermines that same motto.

Make no mistake – my intent is to stop brian from bullying and if I have to bully to do that, I will. Keep in mind, though, I first had to determine if others felt the same as I did so I started the poll. Note – the score was 49 to 25 against banning brian (not that they didn’t like him, but that he be banned!). I challenge you to find anyone who would fare worse than that.

A second intent of mine was to send a clear message to brian that his presence here is not perceived as a good thing by many people and that he needs to change his ways.

Also, I wanted Rich to see this discussion in full view so he could take any action he felt was necessary. Had Rich say “chill out duuuude” then I’d have nothing more to say, but Rich sees a problem and took time to issue a warning.

In the face of this warning, brian proceeded with yet another pointless threadjacking political comment. I agree with the other poster that this is close to a pathalogical problem.

Blaming me for this is like blaming victims for getting robbed. brian has brought this on himself by his own behavior. I am merely highlighting it.

If he continues with the nonsensical political threadjacking of on-topic threads, I will call him out on it until he is gone.

Finally, lets be clear what CDMA Eng said:

[quote=CDMA ENG]Lastly…

I am surprised to see you leading this little insurrecton SDDuuuude…

I know how you feel about particular people on this thread but I always thought you were a little more chill about people flapping your chops. But then again, I know that things can push your button very quickly as well… Like getting sucked out on the river card!

Remind me never to take you to Nicaragua on a bad weekend with a 100 dollars in your pocket. I don’t think that country could take another revolution.

See you at World Cup…

😛

CE[/quote]

Where, exactly did he ask me to “cool it”? He didn’t. He didn’t even disagree. He just said he was surprised.

No email or other private correspondence was sent to Rich regarding this matter. His observations and actions are his own, as is this site.[/quote]

That post of his plus another shortly after the one in which you lost it and made insinuations about incest in Jamul, added up in my mind, to your good friend trying to help you get your game together and get back to the things you enjoy in life. I see it that way.It seemed like good advice and I hoped for your sake you would heed it. I am sorry but your “survivor post”, regardless of how far up the pecking order you are, and the final one where you jumped in yesterday don’t look good at all,in my opinion, and are not going to provide long term solutions to what you are looking for. Rich can do it but it doesn’t put your bullying in a better light because he chooses that agenda.

[NotCranky]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=Russell]sdddude is being vindictive.[/quote]

Russell, while I am being aggressive in defense of this board, I am far from vindictive.

I perceive brian’s childish “left is better than right” posts as a detriment to this site, which I have been a part of before it was even a paid site. I received a free membership for providing the motto at the bottom of this page over 4 1/2 years ago. I have some right to do some moderation here, or at least to ask the opionion of others.

Not only are brian’s “left/right” posts annoying, but his continual use of strawman argtuements and ability to put words in other people’s mouths makes for discussions that are both pointless and endless, and undermines that same motto.

Make no mistake – my intent is to stop brian from bullying and if I have to bully to do that, I will. Keep in mind, though, I first had to determine if others felt the same as I did so I started the poll. Note – the score was 49 to 25 against banning brian (not that they didn’t like him, but that he be banned!). I challenge you to find anyone who would fare worse than that.

A second intent of mine was to send a clear message to brian that his presence here is not perceived as a good thing by many people and that he needs to change his ways.

Also, I wanted Rich to see this discussion in full view so he could take any action he felt was necessary. Had Rich say “chill out duuuude” then I’d have nothing more to say, but Rich sees a problem and took time to issue a warning.

In the face of this warning, brian proceeded with yet another pointless threadjacking political comment. I agree with the other poster that this is close to a pathalogical problem.

Blaming me for this is like blaming victims for getting robbed. brian has brought this on himself by his own behavior. I am merely highlighting it.

If he continues with the nonsensical political threadjacking of on-topic threads, I will call him out on it until he is gone.

Finally, lets be clear what CDMA Eng said:

[quote=CDMA ENG]Lastly…

I am surprised to see you leading this little insurrecton SDDuuuude…

I know how you feel about particular people on this thread but I always thought you were a little more chill about people flapping your chops. But then again, I know that things can push your button very quickly as well… Like getting sucked out on the river card!

Remind me never to take you to Nicaragua on a bad weekend with a 100 dollars in your pocket. I don’t think that country could take another revolution.

See you at World Cup…

😛

CE[/quote]

Where, exactly did he ask me to “cool it”? He didn’t. He didn’t even disagree. He just said he was surprised.

No email or other private correspondence was sent to Rich regarding this matter. His observations and actions are his own, as is this site.[/quote]

That post of his plus another shortly after the one in which you lost it and made insinuations about incest in Jamul, added up in my mind, to your good friend trying to help you get your game together and get back to the things you enjoy in life. I see it that way.It seemed like good advice and I hoped for your sake you would heed it. I am sorry but your “survivor post”, regardless of how far up the pecking order you are, and the final one where you jumped in yesterday don’t look good at all,in my opinion, and are not going to provide long term solutions to what you are looking for. Rich can do it but it doesn’t put your bullying in a better light because he chooses that agenda.

[UCGal]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=IForget]If you want to stop the political posts, all you have to do is remove the OT posts from the ‘Active forum topics’ section on the right. I predict political posts would dry up right quick if you did that.[/quote]

The gripe is not with off-topic political threads. It is with thread-jacking of on-topic threads with political posts intended to insite tiresome and poinless “left is better than right” arguments.[/quote]
In fairness – the one that you linked to with +1, you’ve been warned comment was in the economics folder – but the OP was politically slanted. It was political before Brian got there.

I tend to skip over a lot of posts by people who I get tired of. Brian is one of those folks. His views may echo some of mine – but he’s not the strongest debater and it spins to namecalling too quick. But it is far from just Brian – I skip over posts from a lot of the right wing folks for the same reason. For a long time I skipped going to the OT folder because it was almost all political stuff… I missed some good wine threads because of it.

Like JP, I feel like occasionally Brian is stating what some of the less overtly politcal piggs are thinking. Does he take it too far, sure. But when there are statements slamming anyone who listens to NPR or drives a prius or voted for Obama as being less than human… well, I’m glad someone speaks up against it.

I have to admit – I’m offended a lot more by regular posters who make blanket non-thoughtful “conservative” statements. I don’t mind thoughtful and informed political debate (Allan from Fallbrook, FLU give good arguements) – but so many times, from so many piggs, it ends up with slams against anyone liberal. I tend to just keep my mouth shut.

I’ll step out and go back to my policy of trying not to discuss politcs here. I agree it’s gotten less fun with the level of politics rising. Lets talk real estate, economics, Clairemont vs Mira Mesa. Whether 4S will ever be as cool as Carmel Valley… And best of all – more wine threads.

[UCGal]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=IForget]If you want to stop the political posts, all you have to do is remove the OT posts from the ‘Active forum topics’ section on the right. I predict political posts would dry up right quick if you did that.[/quote]

The gripe is not with off-topic political threads. It is with thread-jacking of on-topic threads with political posts intended to insite tiresome and poinless “left is better than right” arguments.[/quote]
In fairness – the one that you linked to with +1, you’ve been warned comment was in the economics folder – but the OP was politically slanted. It was political before Brian got there.

I tend to skip over a lot of posts by people who I get tired of. Brian is one of those folks. His views may echo some of mine – but he’s not the strongest debater and it spins to namecalling too quick. But it is far from just Brian – I skip over posts from a lot of the right wing folks for the same reason. For a long time I skipped going to the OT folder because it was almost all political stuff… I missed some good wine threads because of it.

Like JP, I feel like occasionally Brian is stating what some of the less overtly politcal piggs are thinking. Does he take it too far, sure. But when there are statements slamming anyone who listens to NPR or drives a prius or voted for Obama as being less than human… well, I’m glad someone speaks up against it.

I have to admit – I’m offended a lot more by regular posters who make blanket non-thoughtful “conservative” statements. I don’t mind thoughtful and informed political debate (Allan from Fallbrook, FLU give good arguements) – but so many times, from so many piggs, it ends up with slams against anyone liberal. I tend to just keep my mouth shut.

I’ll step out and go back to my policy of trying not to discuss politcs here. I agree it’s gotten less fun with the level of politics rising. Lets talk real estate, economics, Clairemont vs Mira Mesa. Whether 4S will ever be as cool as Carmel Valley… And best of all – more wine threads.

[UCGal]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=IForget]If you want to stop the political posts, all you have to do is remove the OT posts from the ‘Active forum topics’ section on the right. I predict political posts would dry up right quick if you did that.[/quote]

The gripe is not with off-topic political threads. It is with thread-jacking of on-topic threads with political posts intended to insite tiresome and poinless “left is better than right” arguments.[/quote]
In fairness – the one that you linked to with +1, you’ve been warned comment was in the economics folder – but the OP was politically slanted. It was political before Brian got there.

I tend to skip over a lot of posts by people who I get tired of. Brian is one of those folks. His views may echo some of mine – but he’s not the strongest debater and it spins to namecalling too quick. But it is far from just Brian – I skip over posts from a lot of the right wing folks for the same reason. For a long time I skipped going to the OT folder because it was almost all political stuff… I missed some good wine threads because of it.

Like JP, I feel like occasionally Brian is stating what some of the less overtly politcal piggs are thinking. Does he take it too far, sure. But when there are statements slamming anyone who listens to NPR or drives a prius or voted for Obama as being less than human… well, I’m glad someone speaks up against it.

I have to admit – I’m offended a lot more by regular posters who make blanket non-thoughtful “conservative” statements. I don’t mind thoughtful and informed political debate (Allan from Fallbrook, FLU give good arguements) – but so many times, from so many piggs, it ends up with slams against anyone liberal. I tend to just keep my mouth shut.

I’ll step out and go back to my policy of trying not to discuss politcs here. I agree it’s gotten less fun with the level of politics rising. Lets talk real estate, economics, Clairemont vs Mira Mesa. Whether 4S will ever be as cool as Carmel Valley… And best of all – more wine threads.

[UCGal]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=IForget]If you want to stop the political posts, all you have to do is remove the OT posts from the ‘Active forum topics’ section on the right. I predict political posts would dry up right quick if you did that.[/quote]

The gripe is not with off-topic political threads. It is with thread-jacking of on-topic threads with political posts intended to insite tiresome and poinless “left is better than right” arguments.[/quote]
In fairness – the one that you linked to with +1, you’ve been warned comment was in the economics folder – but the OP was politically slanted. It was political before Brian got there.

I tend to skip over a lot of posts by people who I get tired of. Brian is one of those folks. His views may echo some of mine – but he’s not the strongest debater and it spins to namecalling too quick. But it is far from just Brian – I skip over posts from a lot of the right wing folks for the same reason. For a long time I skipped going to the OT folder because it was almost all political stuff… I missed some good wine threads because of it.

Like JP, I feel like occasionally Brian is stating what some of the less overtly politcal piggs are thinking. Does he take it too far, sure. But when there are statements slamming anyone who listens to NPR or drives a prius or voted for Obama as being less than human… well, I’m glad someone speaks up against it.

I have to admit – I’m offended a lot more by regular posters who make blanket non-thoughtful “conservative” statements. I don’t mind thoughtful and informed political debate (Allan from Fallbrook, FLU give good arguements) – but so many times, from so many piggs, it ends up with slams against anyone liberal. I tend to just keep my mouth shut.

I’ll step out and go back to my policy of trying not to discuss politcs here. I agree it’s gotten less fun with the level of politics rising. Lets talk real estate, economics, Clairemont vs Mira Mesa. Whether 4S will ever be as cool as Carmel Valley… And best of all – more wine threads.

[UCGal]

[quote=sdduuuude][quote=IForget]If you want to stop the political posts, all you have to do is remove the OT posts from the ‘Active forum topics’ section on the right. I predict political posts would dry up right quick if you did that.[/quote]

The gripe is not with off-topic political threads. It is with thread-jacking of on-topic threads with political posts intended to insite tiresome and poinless “left is better than right” arguments.[/quote]
In fairness – the one that you linked to with +1, you’ve been warned comment was in the economics folder – but the OP was politically slanted. It was political before Brian got there.

I tend to skip over a lot of posts by people who I get tired of. Brian is one of those folks. His views may echo some of mine – but he’s not the strongest debater and it spins to namecalling too quick. But it is far from just Brian – I skip over posts from a lot of the right wing folks for the same reason. For a long time I skipped going to the OT folder because it was almost all political stuff… I missed some good wine threads because of it.

Like JP, I feel like occasionally Brian is stating what some of the less overtly politcal piggs are thinking. Does he take it too far, sure. But when there are statements slamming anyone who listens to NPR or drives a prius or voted for Obama as being less than human… well, I’m glad someone speaks up against it.

I have to admit – I’m offended a lot more by regular posters who make blanket non-thoughtful “conservative” statements. I don’t mind thoughtful and informed political debate (Allan from Fallbrook, FLU give good arguements) – but so many times, from so many piggs, it ends up with slams against anyone liberal. I tend to just keep my mouth shut.

I’ll step out and go back to my policy of trying not to discuss politcs here. I agree it’s gotten less fun with the level of politics rising. Lets talk real estate, economics, Clairemont vs Mira Mesa. Whether 4S will ever be as cool as Carmel Valley… And best of all – more wine threads.

[briansd1]

[quote=sdrealtor]Brian
Before you got here we spent most of our time talking about Real Estate not politics.
[/quote]

There used to be right-wing threads started daily especially around the presidential elections. Remember all the Palin posts?

I started posting more frequently and rebutting the outrageous comments. I may use hyperbole myself but for good reasons, I believe.

[quote=sdrealtor]
I have found things getting far too political for my tastes. If you want to talk politics go to a site which caters to that. This was a real estate centric site and it strayed away from that. You are not the only violator but you are the principal culprit. I welcome your real estate posts but abhor seeing your political ramblings even though politically I lean well into your direction.

Cool It![/quote]

sdrealtor, I’ve refrained from making political comments, and I haven’t started new threads lately.

For some perspective, sduudde’s latest fit involves this thread which quotes Arthur Laffer who is clearly partisan.

In response to a comment by UCGal who said that the estate tax only affects rich grandparents, I said that only dumb voters believe the line of right that the estate tax kills mom-and-pop businesses when it only affects 5,500 estates.

People of more modest wealth, with estate planning, can give away their wealth during their lifetimes.

I quoted this article:

Then someone else called me a dumbass for voting for Obama.

Arthur Laffer mentions the estate tax in his article.

http://piggington.com/economic_collapse_2011

I guess sdduddee didn’t like my calling the voters dumb.

[briansd1]

[quote=sdrealtor]Brian
Before you got here we spent most of our time talking about Real Estate not politics.
[/quote]

There used to be right-wing threads started daily especially around the presidential elections. Remember all the Palin posts?

I started posting more frequently and rebutting the outrageous comments. I may use hyperbole myself but for good reasons, I believe.

[quote=sdrealtor]
I have found things getting far too political for my tastes. If you want to talk politics go to a site which caters to that. This was a real estate centric site and it strayed away from that. You are not the only violator but you are the principal culprit. I welcome your real estate posts but abhor seeing your political ramblings even though politically I lean well into your direction.

Cool It![/quote]

sdrealtor, I’ve refrained from making political comments, and I haven’t started new threads lately.

For some perspective, sduudde’s latest fit involves this thread which quotes Arthur Laffer who is clearly partisan.

In response to a comment by UCGal who said that the estate tax only affects rich grandparents, I said that only dumb voters believe the line of right that the estate tax kills mom-and-pop businesses when it only affects 5,500 estates.

People of more modest wealth, with estate planning, can give away their wealth during their lifetimes.

I quoted this article:

Then someone else called me a dumbass for voting for Obama.

Arthur Laffer mentions the estate tax in his article.

http://piggington.com/economic_collapse_2011

I guess sdduddee didn’t like my calling the voters dumb.

[briansd1]

[quote=sdrealtor]Brian
Before you got here we spent most of our time talking about Real Estate not politics.
[/quote]

There used to be right-wing threads started daily especially around the presidential elections. Remember all the Palin posts?

I started posting more frequently and rebutting the outrageous comments. I may use hyperbole myself but for good reasons, I believe.

[quote=sdrealtor]
I have found things getting far too political for my tastes. If you want to talk politics go to a site which caters to that. This was a real estate centric site and it strayed away from that. You are not the only violator but you are the principal culprit. I welcome your real estate posts but abhor seeing your political ramblings even though politically I lean well into your direction.

Cool It![/quote]

sdrealtor, I’ve refrained from making political comments, and I haven’t started new threads lately.

For some perspective, sduudde’s latest fit involves this thread which quotes Arthur Laffer who is clearly partisan.

In response to a comment by UCGal who said that the estate tax only affects rich grandparents, I said that only dumb voters believe the line of right that the estate tax kills mom-and-pop businesses when it only affects 5,500 estates.

People of more modest wealth, with estate planning, can give away their wealth during their lifetimes.

I quoted this article:

Then someone else called me a dumbass for voting for Obama.

Arthur Laffer mentions the estate tax in his article.

http://piggington.com/economic_collapse_2011

I guess sdduddee didn’t like my calling the voters dumb.

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[quote=sdrealtor]Brian
Before you got here we spent most of our time talking about Real Estate not politics.
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There used to be right-wing threads started daily especially around the presidential elections. Remember all the Palin posts?

I started posting more frequently and rebutting the outrageous comments. I may use hyperbole myself but for good reasons, I believe.

[quote=sdrealtor]
I have found things getting far too political for my tastes. If you want to talk politics go to a site which caters to that. This was a real estate centric site and it strayed away from that. You are not the only violator but you are the principal culprit. I welcome your real estate posts but abhor seeing your political ramblings even though politically I lean well into your direction.

Cool It![/quote]

sdrealtor, I’ve refrained from making political comments, and I haven’t started new threads lately.

For some perspective, sduudde’s latest fit involves this thread which quotes Arthur Laffer who is clearly partisan.

In response to a comment by UCGal who said that the estate tax only affects rich grandparents, I said that only dumb voters believe the line of right that the estate tax kills mom-and-pop businesses when it only affects 5,500 estates.

People of more modest wealth, with estate planning, can give away their wealth during their lifetimes.

I quoted this article:

Then someone else called me a dumbass for voting for Obama.

Arthur Laffer mentions the estate tax in his article.

http://piggington.com/economic_collapse_2011

I guess sdduddee didn’t like my calling the voters dumb.

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