MrMister
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Gee, where is your bitch when GWB did it, a simple look at a history book will show this has been used since we became a country
He chastised both Clinton and Bush in his OP:
"I didn't think the president has any such legitimate power or "authority," but I suppose that's never stopped them before seeing how "Slick Willy" and "George the Dumber" did in fact utilize executive orders during their respective administrations."
yet you still have throw in your little partisan jab.
Learn to read.
This is the kind of stuff I just don't understand - why folks don't care to read and understand. It seems far to common many first perceive it must be something they don't personally agree with, then immediately go on attack without one iota of effort to discuss anything in a honest effort to understand a different position. Much less have the ability to effectively and politely point out the error another may have in their logic or belief system.
I find that when reading or posting here, the fun has just about gone out of it completely. The signal is buried in the noise. The information transfer rate is tending monotonically towards zero due to the free exchange of ideas so frequently being degenerated into tedious arguments that are either unwarranted, unnecessary, and/or sometimes rather silly. There are several frequent posters who seemingly strive to lower the signal to noise ratio in the forums. It seems to me their antics are not caused by misunderstanding of the rules and values of this place. They are quite deliberately manipulative, destructive, and distracting, given the fact that it is so common to see words being twisted around with such amazing frequency, folks not reading what others have written, links never opened, articles never read, all the snide remarks, personal insults and attacks. Which all seems rather childish?
I'm not asking for mod action; I'm quite convinced the mods do a pretty good job, and I want to publicly thank them for their efforts. It's just a sign of our times. What was once a refuge for a group of like-minded people to gather and interact with one another (some even seeking to expand their understanding of the mechanisms and theories of this lifestyle), has become an attractive nuisance, drawing in folks who don't know or care about others and their lives, this lifestyle, freedom, human dignity, or understanding the nature of the many challenges and foes we face. They're just angry, and loud, and opinionated. This disgusting behavior simply degrades the experience for everyone.
So I’m contemplating hanging up my keyboard for a while. If I decide this is best at this time, I won't delete my account or my posts (not sure if I even can do that), but I need to move on. This just isn't worth it any more.
To those whom actually make this an enjoyable place to share and learn, thanks for all the great discussions and exchange of ideas. Good luck.
< Message edited by MrMister -- 2/15/2010 8:42:09 AM >
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