so, how come they dont post here?

Good question! But I'm sure they will .... after the weekend.

Separate but equal?

Chip

Not necessarily separate...just a way to slip in & out of different forums depending on one's mood, and that goes for right & left. So we know where we stand in certain forums. No one is saying anyone is limited to certain places.

Might I venture to guess that the majority of them post on company time? Sallie

Maybe they need some suggestions.

Bush is the smartest president in history.
Iraq is going exactly as planned.
Taking money out of social security will save it.
Trickle down is a proven method of boosting the economy.
Clinton caused it...stole it...killed him...raped her...sold it out...caused the recession...let him get away...said it too.

Shoot, all they can do is agree with that--what's to discuss?

Yes, many have jobs....

Well, this is pretty much as I envisioned it. No one has even said anything yet, and the lefties have already started the snide sniping. Heads you win, tails we lose, I guess. Feel free, as I think that this artificial separation is a little bit silly anyway. (No offense, Sheriff) I'll let you know right now that even though I will not be allowed to participate in your elitist Lefty discussions, I'll still be silently thinking that some of your arguments are specious and silly.... Just so that you know.

Actually they are... A righty may not post in a "progressive" forum.

Sheriff have to be honest the whole thing seems a little weird to me, I would hope the goal is too bring more people towards a goal that is best for country. Seperating us adds to the division, but I do understand some of your reasoning.

Was registered dem for 14 yrs(most of my voting life) and was proud of that. Have been registered Independent for last 6-7 yrs. Problem was felt Democratic Party left me years ago. Never have voted 100% for any party. Went from ~80% dem vs. ~20% repub to 20% dem vs. 80% repub. I usually have views that irritate far left and far right people.

So do we all, but our jobs allow us to afford home computers and access to the internet.... Sallie

And what are conservatives using? Two cans with a string???

Bush is the smartest president in history. Nah, just the right guy at the right time
Iraq is going exactly as planned. Yes and one day you will look back and say "wow, I guess it was worth it afterall.
Taking money out of social security will save it. A portion of it to invest in private accounts will help, you bet.
Trickle down is a proven method of boosting the economy. Absolutely. And the economy is humming, which in part is why the Republicans will stay in controll of both houses.
Clinton caused it...stole it...killed him...raped her...sold it out...caused the recession...let him get away...said it too. No comment.

Like they say, If the world was perfect lefties would have to invent something to bitch about.

scoutster, just wondering, with your past, what happened to make you feel that President Bush is the way to go?

Did the democratic party leave you or did you leave it?

by your accounts you did a 180, besides Clinton, what made you go from left to right?

I'm not being a smart ass, I am truly curious

No comment because why....you've made those allegations at one time or another? In the last year? In the last month?

That is so true....You should check out the working hours on yahoo newsgroups...they all swamp together and the clock hits 4:00...they are gone......

Chip,

Are you a guitar player?

Respectfully from the right,

Clark

Schultzee,

My thoughts, exactly.

Respectfully from the right,

Clark

hey cool. we got our own forum. actually this is not so cool. whats cool about debating with people who agree??

I am going back out to play.


thx
cornopean

Although I definetly lean right on many issues, I do not concider myself a Rep And I dont feel like a Dem I quess that means I cant post on either side.

hmmm, not quite. It does not say Republican Board ... it is a Conservative board. And while you may not feel like a Conservative ... I think it is safe to say that you are not a Progressive. Good try!

I dont know what you mean by progressive do you mean like the progressive party of the 20 and 30s or do you mean like the liberal of the 90s and 2000s What do you think a progressive is and what do you think a conservative is and what am I who has issues on both sides that I dispise and both sides things I like?

That is a pretty tough question, and it deserves more than just a token answer. When I have some time, I'll send you a PM with my thoughts. I'm personally not a big fan of labels. But for the purposes of this board, I think all would agree that you are not in the 'Progressive' camp as defined by the people who are in the Progressive Board. As always, feel free to contribute in the General section, or on this forum.

Respectfully,
Sheriff

I agree that I so not belong on the Pro only site and I only have a desire to read what they are saying I guess thats still OK? I am quite serious about the questions asked and I thank yo for taking the time to reply. I am thinking of a General post to ask the same questions to all. I think it would be interesting to see a more detailed describtion of everyones positions.

yep, feel free to read what is going on in the progressive site. And rest assured, I will answer your question by PM ... and maybe on the MB (just give me a few days to hire someone really smart to get the right answer ... no just kidding, my time is short, but I will do it when I'm not frazzled).

I'm sure the answers will be all over the spectrum. As I said, I don't care for labels. For example, I'm pro-choice and pro death-penalty. Where does that put me in the spectrum. At least you can say I'm consistent.

Sheriff

Hey Sheriff...

Do you think Barbara Boxer is smart? I don't.

Contemporary conservatives don't have many original thoughts.That should be obvious by now.

Hey Scout...you must be my evil twin! I went from dem to rep, and irritate both parties.

I'm not sure. Depends on what you mean by smart. Also, I have not followed her closely enough to make that judgement. That being said, I do like the fact that she seems to be the only Dem (at times) that has a backbone.

Sheriff

Yeah, Mike, that's how we feel here.....maybe you should go back and commune with all of your comrades who come up with all of their insights completely on their own...Did you come here just to display your hostility?

Is this another prime example of the left trying to jam square pegs into round holes? If they can't tell the truth they invent something. Pretty clever!

Contemporary leftists don't have ANY thoughts! But that's so obvious, why should I bring it up?