Fair warning before any of you decide to take this thread down the path of politics:Although there are subjects which fall on the fine line between poilitical and apolitical, every thread should be treated as the latter. Keep the politics out.If you don't understand what makes a thread political, then follow these guidelines:No mention of political parties (Republican, democrat, libertarian, or any other party)No use of the terms liberal, conservative, libs, cons, or other derogatory terms representing theseNo discussion of any politicians by name, OR political positions (president, representative, VP, etc)No bashing of each other as forum members, calling names or ridiculing. PERIOD.If you think your fellow forum member is stupid, keep it to yourself. Nobody CARES about your personal opinions of us.NOW- if you find it difficult to go by the rules, then stay out of the thread altogether. We get rather tired of the crybaby stuff, after you have deliberately stuck your foot into the fire.Anyone who does not abide by the no politics rule will be given one warning by one of the mod/admin staff. Offending posts WILL be edited for political content, and if you continue to persist in political posting and references, your other posts will be deleted or edited to the point that nothing was said, AND you will be subject to temporary bans or suspension."1st offense will be a warning, 2nd a 14-day vacation, 3rd - 45 day vacation, and 4th you are banned for 1 year - NO exceptions!"And in addition, and taken directly FROM the forum rules:1- GTA staff members are the authority for the forum. Disrespecting or ignoring staff will get you a warning for the first offence. Second offence gets you a vacation from posting for 7-14 days. Third offence will cause you to lose all access to GTA forums. If there is an issue with a post or member, please report it to the forum staff. You are all grown-ups here, and almost ALL are men. I expect that you will *act* like grown men. Leave your emotions and feelings at home.
Quote from: lizzie on July 25, 2021, 01:06:14 PMFair warning before any of you decide to take this thread down the path of politics:Although there are subjects which fall on the fine line between poilitical and apolitical, every thread should be treated as the latter. Keep the politics out.If you don't understand what makes a thread political, then follow these guidelines:No mention of political parties (Republican, democrat, libertarian, or any other party)No use of the terms liberal, conservative, libs, cons, or other derogatory terms representing theseNo discussion of any politicians by name, OR political positions (president, representative, VP, etc)No bashing of each other as forum members, calling names or ridiculing. PERIOD.If you think your fellow forum member is stupid, keep it to yourself. Nobody CARES about your personal opinions of us.NOW- if you find it difficult to go by the rules, then stay out of the thread altogether. We get rather tired of the crybaby stuff, after you have deliberately stuck your foot into the fire.Anyone who does not abide by the no politics rule will be given one warning by one of the mod/admin staff. Offending posts WILL be edited for political content, and if you continue to persist in political posting and references, your other posts will be deleted or edited to the point that nothing was said, AND you will be subject to temporary bans or suspension."1st offense will be a warning, 2nd a 14-day vacation, 3rd - 45 day vacation, and 4th you are banned for 1 year - NO exceptions!"And in addition, and taken directly FROM the forum rules:1- GTA staff members are the authority for the forum. Disrespecting or ignoring staff will get you a warning for the first offence. Second offence gets you a vacation from posting for 7-14 days. Third offence will cause you to lose all access to GTA forums. If there is an issue with a post or member, please report it to the forum staff. You are all grown-ups here, and almost ALL are men. I expect that you will *act* like grown men. Leave your emotions and feelings at home.ok mom
I rewatched 1986's movie "Platoon" last evening. I got my draft notice in July of 1966. At that time., I was a 24-year-old, full-time college student with a pregnant wife. I was deferred to III-A, thank God, and never got called up. Those were hard times. Reflecting back on the Viet Nam era, I see a striking parallel between then and now with all of the protests, the racial discord, political disarray, and disrespect for our flag and those who serve under it. I reckon it's true, there ain't nothin' new under the sun?
Quote from: Oldgringo on July 25, 2021, 12:49:25 PMI rewatched 1986's movie "Platoon" last evening. I got my draft notice in July of 1966. At that time., I was a 24-year-old, full-time college student with a pregnant wife. I was deferred to III-A, thank God, and never got called up. Those were hard times. Reflecting back on the Viet Nam era, I see a striking parallel between then and now with all of the protests, the racial discord, political disarray, and disrespect for our flag and those who serve under it. I reckon it's true, there ain't nothin' new under the sun?Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger were great in that movie!I can't think of two other guys who were just perfect for that role. 100+ immersed themselves into it.
Lizzie. thanks for the heads up advice.I would hope we can all behave as officers and gentlemen or gentlewomen.
My avatar is from the now defunct motorcycle company that built the 94 Harley FXR for Don Johnson to ride in the movie "Harley -Davidson and the Marlboro man" with Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke. BD
Quote from: 45WLA on July 27, 2021, 01:08:30 PMLizzie. thanks for the heads up advice.I would hope we can all behave as officers and gentlemen or gentlewomen. I would hope so as well, but since wars almost always involve a high degree of politics, there is no doubt to me that this one could easily turn into political mud-slinging.
Quote from: buldawg76 on July 26, 2021, 01:39:41 AMMy avatar is from the now defunct motorcycle company that built the 94 Harley FXR for Don Johnson to ride in the movie "Harley -Davidson and the Marlboro man" with Don Johnson and Mickey Rourke. BDGreat movie.