Introductions

[Jeff]

So no dedicated "Introduction" forum, just a single, thread that everyone has to pass around? Talk about sloppy seconds, thirds, etc. Fucking cheapskates. :laugh:

Anyway, Hi - My name is... umm, Boris. I'm a Sagittarius, I like fishing, hiking, ATV riding, drinking beer (on the beach preferably), blowjobs (getting, not giving... ahem..) and I'm a closet Abba fan.

I'm a fiscal conservative, social moderate although I test liberal on those political chart thingys.

So welcome me!

Welcome aboard

[jimnyc]

So no dedicated "Introduction" forum, just a single, thread that everyone has to pass around? Talk about sloppy seconds, thirds, etc. Fucking cheapskates. :laugh:

Anyway, Hi - My name is... umm, Boris. I'm a Sagittarius, I like fishing, hiking, ATV riding, drinking beer (on the beach preferably), blowjobs (getting, not giving... ahem..) and I'm a closet Abba fan.

I'm a fiscal conservative, social moderate although I test liberal on those political chart thingys.

So welcome me!

I took the ads down, so a forum had to be concentrated down to a single thread in order to conserve finances. :lol:

Welcome to, DP! :salute:

[jimnyc]

Oh....please......

don't call it that. lol

Didn't know it was a bad word! The prior member introducing themselves mentioned sitting back before entering the fray, I just ran on it. I can only assume there is a place out there that has a forum called 'the fray', not a nice place?

[fj1200]

Didn't know it was a bad word! The prior member introducing themselves mentioned sitting back before entering the fray, I just ran on it. I can only assume there is a place out there that has a forum called 'the fray', not a nice place?

I do know of a LEPeR subforum out there.

Law
Economics
Politics
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Religion

[jimnyc]

I do know of a LEPeR subforum out there.

Law
Economics
Politics
e
Religion

Nothing like a reminder of your skin falling off while you discuss the topics of the day! :thumb:

[Baba Booey]

I took the ads down, so a forum had to be concentrated down to a single thread in order to conserve finances. :lol:

Welcome to, DP! :salute:

Thanks

DP - lol! Triple homonym.

[jimnyc]

Thanks

DP - lol! Triple homonym.

It's not that I never thought of it over the years, but that's literally never been abused. I have to wonder how many others snickered when they first saw others using the shortened version. I'm not sure others have laughed out loud like you did. Maybe you're the only perv to put it together? :dunno: :poke:

Just kidding! I've been laughing about it for 7 years now! :lol:

The women who post here are awesome, all of them! I think the men may have snickered, but we all kept to ourselves out of respect. Pervert. :)

[Baba Booey]

It's not that I never thought of it over the years, but that's literally never been abused. I have to wonder how many others snickered when they first saw others using the shortened version. I'm not sure others have laughed out loud like you did. Maybe you're the only perv to put it together? :dunno: :poke:

Just kidding! I've been laughing about it for 7 years now! :lol:

The women who post here are awesome, all of them! I think the men may have snickered, but we all kept to ourselves out of respect. Pervert. :)

lol - I'm an open book to a large degree, I don't pull any punches when it comes to what's on my mind. That... annoys some people, including my wife sometimes but over the years she's come to appreciate it actually. She knew she was marrying an asshole from day one and we've been at it for over 31 years so far.

Having said that, I, knowing the atmosphere with some try to be a good citizen. I don't guarantee absolute success mind you but I do make a conscious effort not because I'm trying too hard but because I'm a courteous person by nature.

It's one of those "don't let your dog shit on my lawn and I won't run my power equipment until after noon" things.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Greetings and Salutations....

Just stepping in real quick-like to say "Hey" before going back to Lurker Mode.

I will likely start participating at some point but want to get a better feel for the joint -- specifically its members and its rhythms and tones of discussions/debates, especially when things escalate (as they inevitably do when it comes to politics) before jumping into the fray.

Gotta say, though, that I do like what I've seen so far :popcorn: :happy0100: .

Glad to have you join in. We don't bite.
Well at least most of us don't. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Gunny being a gunny does so naturally. It's in his nature but dude is fair about it. He bites equally any that pizz him off methinks..;)--Tyr

[Stiletto]

Didn't know it was a bad word! The prior member introducing themselves mentioned sitting back before entering the fray, I just ran on it. I can only assume there is a place out there that has a forum called 'the fray', not a nice place?

Yup, that's all on me. I figured "fray" was better than "shitstorm," but then again, that's not really accurate, because other than in the Steel Cage, it's remarkably civil -- or have I not yet found the :fight55: ?


Perhaps one of "fracas," "free-for-all," "melee," or "scrum" will meet with DLT's approval? :poke:


:teasing:


BTW, I'm loving the graemlins here, particularly these guys:

:dance: :washmachine2::fight55: :martian: :boohoo: :scared: :flyflag: :stooges: :drums5: :sleep:

[DLT]

Yup, that's all on me. I figured "fray" was better than "shitstorm," but then again, that's not really accurate, because other than in the Steel Cage, it's remarkably civil -- or have I not yet found the :fight55: ?


Perhaps one of "fracas," "free-for-all," "melee," or "scrum" will meet with DLT's approval? :poke:


:teasing:


BTW, I'm loving the graemlins here, particularly these guys:

:dance: :washmachine2::fight55: :martian: :boohoo: :scared: :flyflag: :stooges: :drums5: :sleep:

Well.....it's one of those.....ya hadda be there thingys....lol! And trust me...you don't wanna know.

[Olivia]

I am not good at introductions, I am a moderate conservative. Whatever that means. I look. Forward to the 2014 elections and a Republican senate.

[NightTrain]

Welcome, Olivia.

We don't bite... all except Gunny, but the Marines made sure he's up on his shots.

[Abbey Marie]

I am not good at introductions, I am a moderate conservative. Whatever that means. I look. Forward to the 2014 elections and a Republican senate.


Welcome! :cool:

[Gunny]

Welcome, Olivia.

We don't bite... all except Gunny, but the Marines made sure he's up on his shots.

I sure am taking a LOT of blame around here lately. :laugh:

[jimnyc]

I am not good at introductions, I am a moderate conservative. Whatever that means. I look. Forward to the 2014 elections and a Republican senate.

Welcome!! :salute:

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

I am not good at introductions, I am a moderate conservative. Whatever that means. I look. Forward to the 2014 elections and a Republican senate.

Welcome.. Always happy to have a voice of reason, sanity and non-liberal stupidity join in to discuss, debate and banter here. -Tyr

[gabosaurus]

Welcome.. Always happy to have a voice of reason, sanity and non-liberal stupidity join in to discuss, debate and banter here. -Tyr

Silly boy! We all know that are liberals are not allowed in this forum. :terror:

[Gunny]

Silly boy! We all know that are liberals are not allowed in this forum. :terror:

Sure they are. There's no more adversity to them here than any other board I've ever been on. Trolls who aren't contributing, not so much. ;)

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Silly boy! We all know that are liberals are not allowed in this forum. :terror:

I have never advocated liberals be not welcomed as members here.
Just because I do not agree with them does not mean I think they should not feel very free to join in the fray right here.

"I ain't skeered"!!! :laugh:

Gabby, you are a big lib -- have I ever treated you like I wanted you to leave? Answer is no. I've even defended you on several occasions..
And do not expect nor do I ever ask for any favoritism in return..-Tyr

[Drummond]

I am not good at introductions, I am a moderate conservative. Whatever that means. I look. Forward to the 2014 elections and a Republican senate.

Welcome !

[Jeff]

I am not good at introductions, I am a moderate conservative. Whatever that means. I look. Forward to the 2014 elections and a Republican senate.

Welcome

[BoogyMan]

I am not good at introductions, I am a moderate conservative. Whatever that means. I look. Forward to the 2014 elections and a Republican senate.

Howdy and welcome! :)

[artur axmann]

Looks like I'm home here.

Fire away and all that good stuff.

Your staff specialist : Artur Axmann.

[BoogyMan]

Looks like I'm home here.

Fire away and all that good stuff.

Your staff specialist : Artur Axmann.

Howdy! :)

[fj1200]

Looks like I'm home here.

Fire away and all that good stuff.

Your staff specialist : Artur Axmann.

Welcome. Specialist in what area? We're all stocked up in imaginatory musings. :poke:

[Born2DecadesLate]

Greetings

This is my first ever message board post, so bare with me.

who am I? what am I? where am I?

I'm just an Army vet who was born in the wrong decade. I said 2 decades too late, but really it's probably more like 4.

I believe in old school traditions and old school morals.

I believe in God , and I believe in discipline and hard work.

I spank my wife and my children when they deserve it, but neither are too be confused with abuse.

I believe in making your own way in life, no government handouts for me thank you , and I wished I didn't have to help provide them for others.

I believe blacks in this country are more akin to animals than people , on average. I'm sorry if you're black I don't mean to offend, I will not just assume you are an animal. I will let YOU tell me whether you are or not.

I believe Islam is a cult, not a religion and should be outlawed for the safety of our nation.

I'm a hard man who speaks his mind and doesn't abide with idiots. So , if you're an idiot, we probably have nothing talk about.

Anyway, hi.

[jimnyc]

Greetings

This is my first ever message board post, so bare with me.

who am I? what am I? where am I?

I'm just an Army vet who was born in the wrong decade. I said 2 decades too late, but really it's probably more like 4.

I believe in old school traditions and old school morals.

I believe in God , and I believe in discipline and hard work.

I spank my wife and my children when they deserve it, but neither are too be confused with abuse.

I believe in making your own way in life, no government handouts for me thank you , and I wished I didn't have to help provide them for others.

I believe blacks in this country are more akin to animals than people , on average. I'm sorry if you're black I don't mean to offend, I will not just assume you are an animal. I will let YOU tell me whether you are or not.

I believe Islam is a cult, not a religion and should be outlawed for the safety of our nation.

I'm a hard man who speaks his mind and doesn't abide with idiots. So , if you're an idiot, we probably have nothing talk about.

Anyway, hi.

Oh boy! Welcome to DP :salute:

A God fearing vet who believes in personal responsibility!! :)

[Abbey Marie]

I should say welcome Born2DecadesLate, and thank you for your service.

But I do have a question: Who spanks you when you deserve it?

[Born2DecadesLate]

I should say welcome Born2DecadesLate, and thank you for your service.

But I do have a question: Who spanks you when you deserve it?

Ma'am good or bad God will give me what I deserve .

[hjmick]

Ma'am good or bad God will give me what I deserve .


Why not let Him handle the wife and kids as well?

[Abbey Marie]

Ma'am good or bad God will give me what I deserve .

Ohh. Then surely God can give the wife and kids what they deserve too? Or does God only spank the people with male genitals?

[aboutime]

I should say welcome Born2DecadesLate, and thank you for your service.

But I do have a question: Who spanks you when you deserve it?


Abbey. I thought Corporal Punishment was forbidden in Pre-school surroundings? But, as your question asks. Looking in a mirror will suffice for someone who despises being born.

[Bilgerat]

Hello all, I am a Retired Coastie sent to this site by John from SpeakFreeForum. I'll probably lurk for a while untill I get the "hang of things".

[NightTrain]

Welcome, Bilgerat.

Most of us don't bite.

[jimnyc]

Hello all, I am a Retired Coastie sent to this site by John from SpeakFreeForum. I'll probably lurk for a while untill I get the "hang of things".

Welcome to DP, we're glad to have you! :salute:

And from Okeechobee, awesome! Used to go camping there when I was a kid, but that was a long time ago. :( There, and we basically lived in Fort Pierce most summers.

[jimnyc]

Welcome, Bilgerat.

Most of us don't bite.

'Cept for Gabosaurus, that one has rabies! :lol:

Ok, I kid, I kid. :)

[Abbey Marie]

Hello all, I am a Retired Coastie sent to this site by John from SpeakFreeForum. I'll probably lurk for a while untill I get the "hang of things".


Welcome! Great to have you here :thumb:

[CSM]

Welcome aboard!

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Welcome to the circus.....
Most of the animals don't bite.;)--Tyr

[Mighty10th]

hello.....retired Army here.....just wanted to say hello. My political preference? Well Im a registered republican officially but am really an Independent.

[NightTrain]

Welcome to DP, Mighty10th! :salute:

[BoogyMan]

hello.....retired Army here.....just wanted to say hello. My political preference? Well Im a registered republican officially but am really an Independent.

Howdy!!

[jimnyc]

hello.....retired Army here.....just wanted to say hello. My political preference? Well Im a registered republican officially but am really an Independent.

Welcome! :salute:

[Born2DecadesLate]

Why not let Him handle the wife and kids as well?


He does handle the wife and kids as well. Through me.

Good Lord, I have 5 kids I've spanked a total of maybe 20 times total. My wife has been spanked thousands of times though.

[jimnyc]

I'm just an Army vet who was born in the wrong decade.

Just realized I forgot to add the Army logo next to your avatar. All set now. :)


hello.....retired Army here.....

Same, but on time. :)

[Born2DecadesLate]

Just realized I forgot to add the Army logo next to your avatar. All set now. :)



Same, but on time. :)


Well thank you sir, I wondered if that was something one had to request or pay for. I"m too cheap to pay for it.

[jimnyc]

Well thank you sir, I wondered if that was something one had to request or pay for. I"m too cheap to pay for it.

Nah, just recognition to those who have served our great country. :salute:

[stephanie]

what a long time. Nightrain contacted me by email and I told him I'd come check in.

[NightTrain]

Steph!!

You know, the turnoff to Clear just isn't the same without you around in AK anymore!

Good to see you, chickie!

[LongTermGuy]

*Long Term Guy says Hello All...

`Knew this was a one way ticket but you know I had to come`

http://thepoliticsforums.com/image.php?u=883&dateline=1408832806

*Look forward to meeting many of you...and seeing some old friends...

[NightTrain]

Welcome, Long Term!

Funny stuff on your location... works with my avatar comment nicely.

[jimnyc]

I don't want to chime in too much, and I'll be cleaning this thread up a bit and moving the "non introductions" crap to the steel cage forum. I also don't want it to seem as if I am taking sides in a fight/debate or anything like that. This is a stance I will take for ALL of you.

I don't want to ever see someones military service questioned, at least not without some sort of proof. I like to acknowledge our military and respect them for their service. This doesn't mean I have to like them, or share their opinions, but I can still respect their service. Questioning or accusing their service, IMO, is a way of diminishing their service. I don't care if you were Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, USCG.... ALL have given time to serve and defend our country.

Very rarely do I speak for the board as a whole. I generally state the community polices itself, and that each person speaks individually. But "the board" - the ownership aka me - and what I would ask of our staff members - and something I will speak up and stand for EVERY single time for EVERY service member - we HONOR and RESPECT military service here. No, they don't get special treatment - but they WILL be protected from having their service called into question.

[jimnyc]

what a long time. Nightrain contacted me by email and I told him I'd come check in.

HEY!!! Where ya been? :)

[jimnyc]

*Long Term Guy says Hello All...

`Knew this was a one way ticket but you know I had to come`

http://thepoliticsforums.com/image.php?u=883&dateline=1408832806

*Look forward to meeting many of you...and seeing some old friends...

Welcome!! :salute:

[jimnyc]

If anyone is wondering where the posts went re: new members and military service, from this thread and the "attn veterans thread":

http://www.debatepolicy.com/showthread.php?46783-9-28-off-topic-crap

[Jeff]

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Welcome !!!

[stephanie]

Steph!!

You know, the turnoff to Clear just isn't the same without you around in AK anymore!

Good to see you, chickie!

I left in 2008... I do miss it but the winters finally got to me. Glad you contacted me dear. It's like coming back to good friends

[stephanie]

HEY!!! Where ya been? :)

getting old, I think I got lost.
good to be back Jimmy.

[Abbey Marie]

Stephanie!!


:dance:

[Abbey Marie]

*Long Term Guy says Hello All...

`Knew this was a one way ticket but you know I had to come`

http://thepoliticsforums.com/image.php?u=883&dateline=1408832806

*Look forward to meeting many of you...and seeing some old friends...

Love the Abyss quote! Welcome :cool:

[jimnyc]

getting old, I think I got lost.
good to be back Jimmy.

Well, toss down an anchor and use some crazy glue this time! :beer:

[Pernicious]

Just another patriot. The more folks I meet, the more I love my dog!
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6403&stc=1

Thanks for allowing me to participate.

[jimnyc]

Just another patriot. The more folks I meet, the more I love my dog!

Thanks for allowing me to participate.

Welcome to DP! :salute:

Love your dog! Is he a Mastiff?

[hjmick]

One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am...

[jimnyc]

One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am...

I have a Pug magnet on my fridge with that, or similar. :) My dogs think I am a God of sorts, probably because I know how to open the cabinet that has their food in it!

[Pernicious]

Welcome to DP! :salute:

Love your dog! Is he a Mastiff?Thanks Jimmy. Yup all 245 pounds of gentle giant.:flyflag:

[Pernicious]

I have a Pug magnet on my fridge with that, or similar. :) My dogs think I am a God of sorts, probably because I know how to open the cabinet that has their food in it!Pugs rule, cats drool.
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6404&stc=1

[jimnyc]

Thanks Jimmy. Yup all 245 pounds of gentle giant.:flyflag:

Holy shit, what the hell you feed him? Damn, there was one that belonged to the pet store owner near me, his name was "Bear". He was HUGE and weighed about 190. I can only imagine how much fun it must be walking around picking up behind that dinosaur!!

[Bilgerat]

Holy shit, what the hell you feed him?

I'll go with "Whatever the hell he wants" for $200.00 Alex

:laugh: :beer: :laugh:

[LongTermGuy]

Just another patriot. The more folks I meet, the more I love my dog!
http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6403&stc=1

Thanks for allowing me to participate.

*Welcome here Pern....and good to see you old friend!:cool::clap:

`Overnight, the circus came to town. But something's wrong — very wrong. The circus music, which should be cheerful, seems menacing. The attractions (especially the freak display) seem off, the cotton candy is a sickly shade of green, the knife thrower doesn't miss, and the clowns...well, the less said about the clowns the better....:laugh:

:salute:

[NightTrain]

Thanks Jimmy. Yup all 245 pounds of gentle giant.:flyflag:


Really 245?

We had a 200# Alaskan Malamute when I was a kid and that damn thing was a horse!

[Stiletto]

*Long Term Guy says Hello All...

`Knew this was a one way ticket but you know I had to come`

http://thepoliticsforums.com/image.php?u=883&dateline=1408832806

*Look forward to meeting many of you...and seeing some old friends...

Welcome, LTG!! Glad to see you here!! :dance:

[Jeff]

Greetings

This is my first ever message board post, so bare with me.

who am I? what am I? where am I?

I'm just an Army vet who was born in the wrong decade. I said 2 decades too late, but really it's probably more like 4.

I believe in old school traditions and old school morals.

I believe in God , and I believe in discipline and hard work.

I spank my wife and my children when they deserve it, but neither are too be confused with abuse.

I believe in making your own way in life, no government handouts for me thank you , and I wished I didn't have to help provide them for others.

I believe blacks in this country are more akin to animals than people , on average. I'm sorry if you're black I don't mean to offend, I will not just assume you are an animal. I will let YOU tell me whether you are or not.

I believe Islam is a cult, not a religion and should be outlawed for the safety of our nation.

I'm a hard man who speaks his mind and doesn't abide with idiots. So , if you're an idiot, we probably have nothing talk about.

Anyway, hi.

First welcome all the new comers ( to many to list but welcome )


Now on to Born2DecadesLate (B2DL from now on, to much typing :laugh: ) anyway I see you spank the wife, my wife likes that as well :laugh: any pictures ? :laugh: J/K

[puma237]

I spent some time lurking around the site today before I decided to join up. still a lot of old fashioned rep vs. dem crap going on in here, but a good lot of intelligent, reasoned postings too.
looking forward to locking horns with the partiots (not a typo) in the room as well as to having reasoned discussions with the more independent minds.

me: an old stove up retired working class goon from Puget sound who believes in the constitutional republic of the usa, but has no time for the falsely named republican party or the loonies on the left.

i am gonna ease myself into this site. can't wait to piss off a lefty or a neocon

looks like a fun place.

go hawks!

[jimnyc]

Welcome to DP! :salute:

And am I reading correctly, are you our 2nd Seahawks fan here?

[puma237]

you are reading correctly, but i would hate to think there are only two of us in here.

[LongTermGuy]

`Welcome puma 237...enjoy the site...There are many categories here to enjoy and have fun with....`

[hjmick]

you are reading correctly, but i would hate to think there are only two of us in here.


Really? We are talking about those Seattle Seahawks, right? :laugh:

[puma237]

thanks LTG, i can see i got some splorin to do.

[puma237]

Really? We are talking about those Seattle Seahawks, right? :laugh:

oh, this is going to be funner than i first imagined.

btw, ever notice that you never see big Ben Roethlisberger in the same room with Will Farrell? just a thought.

[LongTermGuy]

oh, this is going to be funner than i first imagined.

btw, ever notice that you never see big Ben Roethlisberger in the same room with Will Farrell? just a thought.


:laugh:

http://first-thoughts.org/on/Ben+Roethlisberger/Will+Ferrell/

[puma237]

thanks for that link man, i was beginning to think it was just me.

[hjmick]

oh, this is going to be funner than i first imagined.

btw, ever notice that you never see big Ben Roethlisberger in the same room with Will Farrell? just a thought.



Oh it gets funnier... I'm a Texans man...

[puma237]

that is funnier :laugh:. sorry, just kidding, i remember what your guys did to us in the 2012 playoffs. can't wait to settle.

[Anton Chigurh]

you are reading correctly, but i would hate to think there are only two of us (Seahawks fans) in here.Seattle has been my #2 favorite team since its inception! Always loved the Hawks, from Day One.

Having alot of trouble though these days, finding any Hawks fan who without looking it up, can tell me who their last coach was, or even who Jim Zorn was.

But it's not anywhere near as bad as the New Orleans fans, who know absolutely nothing at all about "their" team prior to 2006! :laugh:

Welcome to the site.

[Trigg]

yeah, when I first saw your little wish under your name, I was pretty sure we would be getting around to "refgate 05". steelers are kinda like the hawks this year. a little inconsistent, good luck on that though. it would be a 12 nation wet dream to have another crack at Pittsburgh in the big show.

I liked your ferrel tweet. I would not have been able to resist.


Welcome!!!


A word of advice.....Jimmy can be mean to people who aren't Steelers fans :laugh2:




j/k

[puma237]

thanks for the welcome trigg, and the advice. steeler fans are soooooo scary. ;-)

[tailfins]

thanks for the welcome trigg, and the advice. steeler fans are soooooo scary. ;-)

If he gets on your case, just tell him "Blow me." :suck: I have and I'm still here.

[puma237]

If he gets on your case, just tell him "Blow me." :suck: I have and I'm still here.

ummmm thank you fins, but I live for peeps getting on my case, as long as they got their seatbelts strapped on good and tight.

[5stringJeff]

Well, I suppose I should reintroduce myself (although I do own the third post in this thread).

I'm Jeff. I'm 38 and I live in Georgia. Former political junkie - went from die-hard Republican activist to die-hard Libertarian to basically fed up with the American political system, but still generally small-government. Committed Christian - I've been attending Southern Baptist churches since I moved to GA. Separated, going through the final stages of the divorce process. Two boys, 8 and 7, who live with my soon-to-be-ex. I play the bass guitar (5-string bass, specifically; hence the username). I read a lot, mostly about theology/Christian living, but also a lot of history. I love football, especially the Houston Texans (I am responsible for requesting this smiley: :texflag:) , Army, Syracuse, and Auburn.

How I found DP: way back in the early days of the internet, maybe 2001, I stumbled across Jim's first board. The level of dialogue was a step above the normal online banter of the day (mainly Yahoo sites), and I joined up. For some reason, Jim thought I might make a good mod; I did that at the old site, then here on the new site once it was established.

dmp and I used to work together back in the day as well. He can vouch for me. (If he wants to.:unsure:)

Glad to be back.

[NightTrain]

Awesome to see you again, 5SJ!

[jimnyc]

Jeff!! Always great to see you. One of the most level headed and intelligent posters I've had the pleasure of posting with. :salute:

[Jeff]

Jeff!! Always great to see you. One of the most level headed and intelligent posters I've had the pleasure of posting with. :salute:

Thank you Jim, love you to bud LOL

Sriously it is great to see Jeff back !!

[jimnyc]

Thank you Jim, love you to bud LOL

Sriously it is great to see Jeff back !!

No good way to reply to this without digging in deeper. Both of you guys rock!! :cheers2:

[5stringJeff]

Awesome to see you again, 5SJ!


Jeff!! Always great to see you. One of the most level headed and intelligent posters I've had the pleasure of posting with. :salute:


Thank you Jim, love you to bud LOL

Sriously it is great to see Jeff back !!

Thank you, thank you, and thank you! :beer:

[hjmick]

'Bout fucking time. Do have any idea what it's like being the only Texans fan on the board?

[Abbey Marie]

The strictly-sports posts have been moved to a new thread in the Professional Sports forum.
Nothing wrong with them, we just want to keep the Intro thread clean for, well, introductions.

Please continue the conversation there :cool:

[puma237]

The strictly-sports posts have been moved to a new thread in the Professional Sports forum.
Nothing wrong with them, we just want to keep the Intro thread clean for, well, introductions.

Please continue the conversation there :cool:

link would be helpful.

[Abbey Marie]

link would be helpful.

Well, it's titled "NFL Talk from the Intro Thread", and it is in the Professional Sports forum, as mentioned, but here you go:

http://www.debatepolicy.com/showthread.php?47698-NFL-talk-from-Introductions-thread

[5stringJeff]

The strictly-sports posts have been moved to a new thread in the Professional Sports forum.
Nothing wrong with them, we just want to keep the Intro thread clean for, well, introductions.

Please continue the conversation there :cool:

BOOOOOOOO! Who lets these people mod around here anyways!?

:banana:

:happy0203:









:teasing:

[Elessar]

I am kinda new here...Looking for Bilgerat!

[hjmick]

Bilgerat... Bilgerat... Hmmm... Name sounds familiar... Bilgerat...


HEY! Anyone seen a guy goes by the name "Bilgerat?" New guy is looking for him...


Could be a fight brewing... Fisticuffs and all that...

[Elessar]

Bilgerat... Bilgerat... Hmmm... Name sounds familiar... Bilgerat...


HEY! Anyone seen a guy goes by the name "Bilgerat?" New guy is looking for him...


Could be a fight brewing... Fisticuffs and all that...

No fight...not at all. We are old friends from several past forums. He suggested this place.:salute:

[Bilgerat]

I am kinda new here...Looking for Bilgerat!


Hey Boats! Damn glad to see ya!:salute:

By the by, this man is a Coastie, so now we are two!

[Bilgerat]

Bilgerat... Bilgerat... Hmmm... Name sounds familiar... Bilgerat...


HEY! Anyone seen a guy goes by the name "Bilgerat?" New guy is looking for him...


Could be a fight brewing... Fisticuffs and all that...


http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6856&stc=1

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

[QUOTE=Elessar;716859]
I am kinda new here...Looking for Bilgerat![/QUOTE

Welcome.. :salute:
Any friend of Bilgerat has to be a pretty good egg methinks.. :beer:--Tyr

[aboutime]

Hey Boats! Damn glad to see ya!:salute:

By the by, this man is a Coastie, so now we are two!


Hey you guys. I remember a time....long, long ago when we Blue Water Squids called you guys Brown Water Sailors.:laugh:

Course. We know that's no longer true. I salute both of you, even if all your ships were White.:dance:

[hjmick]

No fight...not at all. We are old friends from several past forums. He suggested this place.:salute:


I KNEW IT!! Bilgerat is a man of questionable judgment! What's the big idea giving away the password to the secret clubhouse?

[LongTermGuy]

I am kinda new here...Looking for Bilgerat!


`Welcome here.....come in and enjoy....You will find what your looking for.....


http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6c/bb/19/6cbb190778e8933bf200897104e2abbc.jpg

[Bilgerat]

I KNEW IT!! Bilgerat is a man of questionable judgment! What's the big idea giving away the password to the secret clubhouse?


I only give it out to folks who are good! :salute:

[Neo]

I only give it out to folks who are good! :salute:

What about those naughty, not so nice......BWHAAAHAAAHAHAHAHA.....

[Neo]

I only give it out to folks who are good! :salute:

What about those naughty, not so nice......BWHAAAHAAAHAHAHAHA.....

[Jeff]

Welcome to all new and old, if you are ass well look forward to seeing ya, if you are cool well look forward to seeing ya, yup welcome all

[jimnyc]

I am kinda new here...Looking for Bilgerat!

Welcome! :salute:

[Bilgerat]

What about those naughty, not so nice......BWHAAAHAAAHAHAHAHA.....


C'mon Neo, you ain't that bad (lol)

[5stringJeff]

I am kinda new here...Looking for Bilgerat!

Love your username and avatar!

[Elessar]

Love your username and avatar!

I am "slightly" a Tolkien fan.

[Abbey Marie]

I am "slightly" a Tolkien fan.

:salute:

[Hera]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:

[Kathianne]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:
Welcome!

[jimnyc]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:

Welcome to Debate Policy! :salute:

[Drummond]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:

Welcome, Hera. Hope you enjoy your time on the forum !

[Bilgerat]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:

There you are! :laugh:

[Elessar]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:

Well, Hello and Welcome, Darlin'!:dance:

[Jeff]

Welcome to all I have missed, come on in and have some fun !!

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:

Welcome!
Feel free to jump right on in the pond. :beer: :beer: Tyr

[Abbey Marie]

Welcome Hera :salute:

[Hera]

There you are! :laugh:

Here I am! Aren't you happy?

[Hera]

Welcome!
Feel free to jump right on in the pond. :beer: :beer: Tyr


I definitely will! I like swimming! :thumb:

[Hera]

Well, Hello and Welcome, Darlin'!:dance:


Hi! Thanks!:thanks:

[LongTermGuy]

Wife, mom, grandma, political junkie, Starbucks hot cocoa addict, trying to keep it together and do my best every day.:cool:


`Glad you could join us.....come in and enjoy...

http://users2.ml.mindenkilapja.hu/users/metin2-draco-server/uploads/welcome.gif

[Elessar]

Well, Hello and Welcome, Darlin'!:dance:


Ohhh...Thanks to Whomever added the USCG Shield for me. I appreciate that.
:salute:

[Kathianne]

I am kinda new here...Looking for Bilgerat!
Welcome!

[gottago]

Already seeing a few names I know. Yup, you all can't get rid of me that easily.
To those I haven't met already somewhere on this great web, Hi!

Hera, have you put the coffee on yet?

[Kathianne]

Already seeing a few names I know. Yup, you all can't get rid of me that easily.
To those I haven't met already somewhere on this great web, Hi!

Hera, have you put the coffee on yet?

Welcome!

[gottago]

Welcome!

I LIKE your avi.....

[Perianne]

Welcome, gottago.

[jimnyc]

Already seeing a few names I know. Yup, you all can't get rid of me that easily.
To those I haven't met already somewhere on this great web, Hi!

Hera, have you put the coffee on yet?

Welcome! :salute:

[LongTermGuy]

Already seeing a few names I know. Yup, you all can't get rid of me that easily.
To those I haven't met already somewhere on this great web, Hi!

Hera, have you put the coffee on yet?


*Welcome, we have been waiting for you....Enjoy your stay...:coffee:


http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b1/40/ad/b140ad82afca036438cb5f2e57ec8beb.jpg

[Bilgerat]

*Welcome, we have been waiting for you....Enjoy your stay...:coffee:


http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b1/40/ad/b140ad82afca036438cb5f2e57ec8beb.jpg



And don't worry about those "tests"

http://www.terryburlison.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Armageddon004-300x220.jpg

[gottago]

*Welcome, we have been waiting for you....Enjoy your stay...:coffee:


http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b1/40/ad/b140ad82afca036438cb5f2e57ec8beb.jpg

If it's okay with you, I'd like to skip right to the donuts and coffee part.

[jimnyc]

If it's okay with you, I'd like to skip right to the donuts and coffee part.

You never know what we put in the coffee 'round these parts!! :coffee:

[Drummond]

Already seeing a few names I know. Yup, you all can't get rid of me that easily.
To those I haven't met already somewhere on this great web, Hi!

Hera, have you put the coffee on yet?

Hi -- hope you enjoy your time on DP !

[Bilgerat]

Hi -- hope you enjoy your time on DP !




:dance: Oh my, that could be so badly misconstrued :dance:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[jimnyc]

:dance: Oh my, that could be so badly misconstrued :dance:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


I try not to say anything, or laugh, every time I see it written. I had no idea that any type of "lettering" would ultimately be applied to the site. Anyway, only us pigs notice such things anyway. And if you read this, and are confused, please remain that way, or ask Bilgerat for an explanation! :laugh2:

[Bilgerat]

I try not to say anything, or laugh, every time I see it written. I had no idea that any type of "lettering" would ultimately be applied to the site. Anyway, only us pigs notice such things anyway. And if you read this, and are confused, please remain that way, or ask Bilgerat for an explanation! :laugh2:




http://www.debatepolicy.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=6988&stc=1

Always glad to be of service

:salute:

[gottago]

Hi -- hope you enjoy your time on DP !

I don't look good in an orange jumpsuit. Are there any other fashion options? Classic stripes, perhaps?

[Bilgerat]

I don't look good in an orange jumpsuit. Are there any other fashion options? Classic stripes, perhaps?


http://www.uni-watch.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-shot-2014-04-29-at-8.35.40-PM.png

[gottago]

http://www.uni-watch.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-shot-2014-04-29-at-8.35.40-PM.png

Thanks, Bilgerat. Definitely an improvement over that trendy orange. ;

[Elessar]

Already seeing a few names I know. Yup, you all can't get rid of me that easily.
To those I haven't met already somewhere on this great web, Hi!

Hera, have you put the coffee on yet?

Hi Gotta! How are You, Sweet lady?

Welcome aboard! BilgeRat and Hera are here, too

[Elessar]

:dance: Oh my, that could be so badly misconstrued :dance:


:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Shush your dirty mind,,,,<grins>

[Abbey Marie]

Already seeing a few names I know. Yup, you all can't get rid of me that easily.
To those I haven't met already somewhere on this great web, Hi!

Hera, have you put the coffee on yet?

Welcome! Jump right in. :cool:

[Max R.]

Hi, all! @jimnyc referred me to this thread along with a warm welcome and both Marine and Navy logos since I'm retired Navy but still a Marine.

I was in the Marine Corps for 10 years then RIF'd and went Navy for another 6 before the Soviets turned into a bunch of wimps and I was RIF'd again. I immediately switched to the Naval Reserve and retired in 1997. My first beer check will arrive next year when I turn 60....along with TriCare which will save my wife and I over $300/month.

My Marine MOS was 7562, Phrog Phlyer:

http://oi60.tinypic.com/308b5fp.jpg

http://oi61.tinypic.com/2wd4sbn.jpghttp://oi60.tinypic.com/5ziiic.jpg

[jimnyc]

Welcome, Max! :salute: and thanks for the pictures!

[Gunny]

Hi, all! @jimnyc referred me to this thread along with a warm welcome and both Marine and Navy logos since I'm retired Navy but still a Marine.

I was in the Marine Corps for 10 years then RIF'd and went Navy for another 6 before the Soviets turned into a bunch of wimps and I was RIF'd again. I immediately switched to the Naval Reserve and retired in 1997. My first beer check will arrive next year when I turn 60....along with TriCare which will save my wife and I over $300/month.

My Marine MOS was 7562, Phrog Phlyer:

http://oi60.tinypic.com/308b5fp.jpg

http://oi61.tinypic.com/2wd4sbn.jpghttp://oi60.tinypic.com/5ziiic.jpg

I HATE frogs. I got a nice dip in the Pacific because one decided it didn't want to cooperate with landing on the Tarawa. I'll give you creds though ... the captain was the last man off the bird.

That looks like the 22 area at Pendleton.

Oh, and welcome aboard. I'm the a$$hole Gunny. :)

[Bilgerat]

I HATE frogs. I got a nice dip in the Pacific because one decided it didn't want to cooperate with landing on the Tarawa. I'll give you creds though ... the captain was the last man off the bird.

That looks like the 22 area at Pendleton.

Oh, and welcome aboard. I'm the a$$hole Gunny. :)

Gunny, my Da was on this one during WWII

Only Seabee on her, he worked on the arresting cables



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/USS_Tarawa.jpg/300px-USS_Tarawa.jpg

[LongTermGuy]

`Well.....Hello Max and Welcome aboard...Enjoy the site! Any questions...were all here to help.





...​I`M the easy going nice guy here...:thumb:

[Gunny]

Gunny, my Da was on this one during WWII

Only Seabee on her, he worked on the arresting cables



http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/USS_Tarawa.jpg/300px-USS_Tarawa.jpg

Looks like an old jeep carrier. Seabees got my respect. People that don't know what's going on, don't know what's going on. One of my best friends was a seabee. I'll take them ANY day.

[Drummond]

Welcome to the forum. I'm the site's Conservative Brit.

No forum should be without one ....

[Bilgerat]

Looks like an old jeep carrier. Seabees got my respect. People that don't know what's going on, don't know what's going on. One of my best friends was a seabee. I'll take them ANY day.


That's a picture of the old Tarawa, an Essex class Aircraft carrier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Tarawa_%28CV-40%29



And Welcome Max, sorry for stepping on your entry

[Max R.]

I HATE frogs. I got a nice dip in the Pacific because one decided it didn't want to cooperate with landing on the Tarawa. I'll give you creds though ... the captain was the last man off the bird.

That looks like the 22 area at Pendleton.

Oh, and welcome aboard. I'm the a$$hole Gunny. :)

It's MCAS Tustin near El Toro circa early 1980s. Those hangars (there are two) are about a 1000 feet long, 200 feet high and 279 feet wide, if I recall correctly. They were built to house blimps in the 30s.

Sorry about the "dip". I've had a few friends make water landings, but was lucky enough to never experience that pleasure myself.

I did spend a night freezing my ass off on a frozen Korean rice paddy once when caught in a blizzard. Fortunately we always carried cold weather sleeping bags, a jerry can of water and a case of C-rats.

[Max R.]

That's a picture of the old Tarawa, an Essex class Aircraft carrier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Tarawa_%28CV-40%29



And Welcome Max, sorry for stepping on your entry
No apologies necessary, sir. I enjoy swapping sea stories.

[aboutime]

Semper Fi Max. USN Ret here. 1964-1995. Enjoy!

[Gunny]

It's MCAS Tustin near El Toro circa early 1980s. Those hangars (there are two) are about a 1000 feet long, 200 feet high and 279 feet wide, if I recall correctly. They were built to house blimps in the 30s.

Sorry about the "dip". I've had a few friends make water landings, but was lucky enough to never experience that pleasure myself.

I did spend a night freezing my ass off on a frozen Korean rice paddy once when caught in a blizzard. Fortunately we always carried cold weather sleeping bags, a jerry can of water and a case of C-rats.

MCAS Tustin is no longer in Tustin. It now resides on CamPen. It"s now between Camp Del Mar and Edson Range. That is unless they moved it again.:laugh:

[Gunny]

That's a picture of the old Tarawa, an Essex class Aircraft carrier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Tarawa_%28CV-40%29



And Welcome Max, sorry for stepping on your entry

The USS Tarawa I was on was an LHA-1. I think yours is a tad bit older.:laugh:

[Bilgerat]

The USS Tarawa I was on was an LHA-1. I think yours is a tad bit older.:laugh:


Technically, so was my Dad :laugh:

[Gunny]

Technically, so was my Dad :laugh:

Coastie, huh? You ain't paying ME to fly around in 50-60 knot winds and 30 foot seas and lowering my a$$ on a half inch cable. I'd rather face ISIS with a katana.

And don't let this Max R guy fool you. Marine aviators think they can fly anything, anywhere, anytime, stop on a dime and provide CAS 10 feet in front of your face. He's probably insane. :laugh:

[John V]

‘Howdy y’all’, or as we British former colonialists would say, ‘Good evening ladies and gentlemen’.

Here by invitation, courtesy of ‘Perianne’.


John V, a UK citizen, living in Thailand since 2008 and working as an English and Social Science teacher in Inner Mongolia, China, since 2011; now spreading British culture elsewhere after having been so rudely and violently expelled from our Majesty’s former Americas.

Of no particular ideological persuasion, but both a realist and pragmatist and so against western liberalism and cultural Marxism.
I believe everyone should do what they like without traditional values or morals, as long as I don’t have to live in that kind of society. I believe in government dependency, changing the climate, increasing welfare and feeding the world, as long as I don’t have to pay for it and I will believe in equality when Mr. Soros shares his wealth with me, because he’s got more than me and according to Mr. Obama, that’s how it’s supposed to work.


I look forward to contributing.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

‘Howdy y’all’, or as we British former colonialists would say, ‘Good evening ladies and gentlemen’.

Here by invitation, courtesy of ‘Perianne’.


John V, a UK citizen, living in Thailand since 2008 and working as an English and Social Science teacher in Inner Mongolia, China, since 2011; now spreading British culture elsewhere after having been so rudely and violently expelled from our Majesty’s former Americas.

Of no particular ideological persuasion, but both a realist and pragmatist and so against western liberalism and cultural Marxism.
I believe everyone should do what they like without traditional values or morals, as long as I don’t have to live in that kind of society. I believe in government dependency, changing the climate, increasing welfare and feeding the world, as long as I don’t have to pay for it and I will believe in equality when Mr. Soros shares his wealth with me, because he’s got more than me and according to Mr. Obama, that’s how it’s supposed to work.


I look forward to contributing.

Damn, after reading that intro--had to log in just to say, "howdy and welcome"!
Soros only gives his money to destructive left-wing causes so don't hold your breath expecting a penny from that certified lousy scoundrel. :laugh:-Tyr

[LongTermGuy]

http://israelsgoodname.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/welcome.jpg

[John V]

Damn, after reading that intro--had to log in just to say, "howdy and welcome"!
Soros only gives his money to destructive left-wing causes so don't hold your breath expecting a penny from that certified lousy scoundrel. :laugh:-Tyr

Woah, hold on a minute, let’s not be hasty, for a share of $24.2bn I can be quite easily be persuaded that trees should have rights and welfare creates employment, but after my share out I insist we give up this sharing and you didn’t succeed on your own nonsense. Deal?


Mr. Obama says, ‘If you’ve got a business — you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.’ Mr. Soros, it was me, me, John V and I'll accept a cheque or cash. :)

[Perianne]

Great to see you, John V. I am so happy you have joined us!

[John V]

Great to see you, John V. I am so happy you have joined us!

Hi Perianne. Do they do heavy posts here, or is it light hearted? I'm thinking the essay you read on modern liberals?

[Perianne]

Hi Perianne. Do they do heavy posts here, or is it light hearted? I'm thinking the essay you read on modern liberals?

There is a combination of both. Like most forums, a short synopsis can lead someone to read further if they are interested. Your essay would fit just fine here (synopsis).

[Perianne]

Hi Perianne. Do they do heavy posts here, or is it light hearted? I'm thinking the essay you read on modern liberals?

Also note that few members post after a certain time... around 10 p.m. I work nights, so I tend to be awake at nights.

[John V]

There is a combination of both. Like most forums, a short synopsis can lead someone to read further if they are interested. Your essay would fit just fine here (synopsis).

OK, I'll think of something to put on later. :)

[LongTermGuy]

OK, I'll think of something to put on later. :)


*Really good seeing you here John....

.....I am enjoying what I see already in your latest's posts.

[John V]

*Really good seeing you here John....

.....I am enjoying what I see already in your latest's posts.

Thanks for that LTG. I’ve made a good first impression then. :)

[Drummond]

‘Howdy y’all’, or as we British former colonialists would say, ‘Good evening ladies and gentlemen’.

Here by invitation, courtesy of ‘Perianne’.


John V, a UK citizen, living in Thailand since 2008 and working as an English and Social Science teacher in Inner Mongolia, China, since 2011; now spreading British culture elsewhere after having been so rudely and violently expelled from our Majesty’s former Americas.

Of no particular ideological persuasion, but both a realist and pragmatist and so against western liberalism and cultural Marxism.
I believe everyone should do what they like without traditional values or morals, as long as I don’t have to live in that kind of society. I believe in government dependency, changing the climate, increasing welfare and feeding the world, as long as I don’t have to pay for it and I will believe in equality when Mr. Soros shares his wealth with me, because he’s got more than me and according to Mr. Obama, that’s how it’s supposed to work.


I look forward to contributing.

John V ... welcome ! I'm a fellow Brit, though unlike you, the extent of my globetrotting has been to cross the border at the Severn Estuary and travel from London (my place of origin) to South Wales, where I now live.

I'm looking forward to your contributions. I suspect we may have certain areas of disagreement, but plenty also to agree on ... like you, I'm against liberalism and Marxism (and the Left generally).

One other Brit here is Noir, from Northern Ireland. I usually disagree with his viewpoints ....

Best wishes to you !:beer:

[Abbey Marie]

Welcome, John V.
:beer:

[John V]

John V ... welcome ! I'm a fellow Brit, though unlike you, the extent of my globetrotting has been to cross the border at the Severn Estuary and travel from London (my place of origin) to South Wales, where I now live.

I'm looking forward to your contributions. I suspect we may have certain areas of disagreement, but plenty also to agree on ... like you, I'm against liberalism and Marxism (and the Left generally).

One other Brit here is Noir, from Northern Ireland. I usually disagree with his viewpoints ....

Best wishes to you !:beer:

Oh my God Drummond, you don’t live in the valleys do you? (For the benefit of Americans, that would be the equivalent of Obama living in Kansas City). It’s a strange world, in which many of us have to leave the UK to find the individuality and freedom we couldn’t find in a supposedly free and equal western society. How times change, Maggie would feel more at home in China than she would in the UK. :)

[jimnyc]

John, welcome!!! :salute: And now take a seat and have a beer :beer:

Any issues. problems/concerns... don't hesitate to shoot me a PM, or any other staff member here. :)

[John V]

John, welcome!!! :salute: And now take a seat and have a beer :beer:

Any issues. problems/concerns... don't hesitate to shoot me a PM, or any other staff member here. :)

Thanks Jimmy. :)

[Polite Russian]

Good day everybody.

My name is Ivan and I'm from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I am 20 years old. Since 2012 a cadet of Saint Petersburg police university.
I dont drink vodka, and dont have a bear as my pet.
Nationalist (not nazi, there are a lot of differences), atheist.
Dont hate me pls :D

[LongTermGuy]

Good day everybody.

My name is Ivan and I'm from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I am 20 years old. Since 2012 a cadet of Saint Petersburg police university.
I dont drink vodka, and dont have a bear as my pet.
Nationalist (not nazi, there are a lot of differences), atheist.
Dont hate me pls :D


Welcome here Ivan...

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Good day everybody.

My name is Ivan and I'm from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I am 20 years old. Since 2012 a cadet of Saint Petersburg police university.
I dont drink vodka, and dont have a bear as my pet.
Nationalist (not nazi, there are a lot of differences), atheist.
Dont hate me pls :D

Welcome Ivan..
Go ahead get your feet wet, the water is fine here no big sharks... ;)-Tyr

[WiccanLiberal]

Good day everybody.

My name is Ivan and I'm from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. I am 20 years old. Since 2012 a cadet of Saint Petersburg police university.
I dont drink vodka, and dont have a bear as my pet.
Nationalist (not nazi, there are a lot of differences), atheist.
Dont hate me pls :D
St. Petersburg is a lovely city - at least it was when I visited many years ago. Welcome.

[Polite Russian]

St. Petersburg is a lovely city - at least it was when I visited many years ago. Welcome.

It is still a wonderful city. Thanks :)

[CSM]

Welcome to the new folk. I am the grumpy old guy that only posts when something pisses me off or otherwise catches my attention. Ivan in particular caught my attention as did the Brit.

[hjmick]

Man, we'll let anyone in this place...

[aboutime]

Man, we'll let anyone in this place...


Bet our Russian member is having problems seeing how EASILY we all say...how we feel about his HERO "PUTIN" the terrible?
I enjoy how hiding behind pretending to use BAD English is somehow expected to be an excuse to somehow pardon...the Phony!

This new member also reminded me of Ronald Reagan's words..."Trust, but Verify", which we all should apply here IMO.

[NightTrain]

Bet our Russian member is having problems seeing how EASILY we all say...how we feel about his HERO "PUTIN" the terrible?
I enjoy how hiding behind pretending to use BAD English is somehow expected to be an excuse to somehow pardon...the Phony!

This new member also reminded me of Ronald Reagan's words..."Trust, but Verify", which we all should apply here IMO.

Let's be civil to a new member that does indeed live in St. Petersburg, shall we, Detective?

He's going to have a completely different viewpoint - and that's to be expected.

Myself and many others here are interested in speaking with a Russian, so do you think you can hold off on your snark? I think your cheerios are safe from him pissing in them.

[aboutime]

Let's be civil to a new member that does indeed live in St. Petersburg, shall we, Detective?

He's going to have a completely different viewpoint - and that's to be expected.

Myself and many others here are interested in speaking with a Russian, so do you think you can hold off on your snark? I think your cheerios are safe from him pissing in them.


Sure thing. I've been scolded before here on DP. Why should this be any different? Forgive me for being suspicious. Seems everybody wants to be appeasing, friendly, and look the other way. I did that several times. IT STILL DOESN'T WORK.

Which is why I now hesitate to WELCOME any new members here.

[Polite Russian]

Sure thing. I've been scolded before here on DP. Why should this be any different? Forgive me for being suspicious. Seems everybody wants to be appeasing, friendly, and look the other way. I did that several times. IT STILL DOESN'T WORK.

Which is why I now hesitate to WELCOME any new members here.


I dont understand, what's your problem. I never called Putin hero and I don't think he is. I think that I already told you about my opinion about him. But when I really did not understand what do you want to know you started to blame me on something.
You asked me about "leadership in Russia". I still don't understand what are you talking about. What's your problem?

______
Look. I don't propagandize my opinion. I just thought that it could be interesting for you, to know real russian citizen's position about situation in the world. I do not offend anybody. Well I don't want to. If I offend you - sorry.

[Perianne]

I dont understand, what's your problem. I never called Putin hero and I don't think he is. I think that I already told you about my opinion about him. But when I really did not understand what do you want to know you started to blame me on something.
You asked me about "leadership in Russia". I still don't understand what are you talking about. What's your problem?

______
Look. I don't propagandize my opinion. I just thought that it could be interesting for you, to know real russian citizen's position about situation in the world. I do not offend anybody. Well I don't want to. If I offend you - sorry.

Polite Russian, I am very glad to have you here. I always like people until they give me a reason not to. So far you have been nothing but courteous. Enjoy the forum!

[Polite Russian]

Polite Russian, I am very glad to have you here. I always like people until they give me a reason not to. So far you have been nothing but courteous. Enjoy the forum!

Thanks for a good word :)

[John V]

Bet our Russian member is having problems seeing how EASILY we all say...how we feel about his HERO "PUTIN" the terrible?
I enjoy how hiding behind pretending to use BAD English is somehow expected to be an excuse to somehow pardon...the Phony!

This new member also reminded me of Ronald Reagan's words..."Trust, but Verify", which we all should apply here IMO.

One of the more obnoxious poster attacks, I think? He’s giving you a personal opinion from another perspective, not demanding you agree. It’s a strange world we live in, is it not. Russia ruled by a conservative and America by a communist – let Reagan work that one out for you.

[aboutime]

One of the more obnoxious poster attacks, I think? He’s giving you a personal opinion from another perspective, not demanding you agree. It’s a strange world we live in, is it not. Russia ruled by a conservative and America by a communist – let Reagan work that one out for you.




I asked HIM a question, and he responded. Sounds like the obnoxious part was when you had to call it an attack. I give my personal opinions...in one form or another most all the time here. You can take it, or leave it. Just as I will yours. That's why they call this FORUM.

[John V]

I asked HIM a question, and he responded. Sounds like the obnoxious part was when you had to call it an attack. I give my personal opinions...in one form or another most all the time here. You can take it, or leave it. Just as I will yours. That's why they call this FORUM.

As someone else remarked, ‘Let's be civil to a new member that does indeed live in St. Petersburg, shall we, Detective?’ The keyword is ‘civil’.
Phrases such as ‘hiding behind pretending to use BAD English’ and ‘the phony’ is an attack on the poster, not his views. That is rudeness, not opinion.

[Drummond]

One of the more obnoxious poster attacks, I think? He’s giving you a personal opinion from another perspective, not demanding you agree. It’s a strange world we live in, is it not. Russia ruled by a conservative and America by a communist – let Reagan work that one out for you.



Calling Putin 'conservative' probably depends for any validity on the context you apply.

Within Russia, maybe such a description applies. Outside Russia, though ... he reminds me strongly of a Communist empire-builder. I consider that he's acting with the mindset of one in annexing the Crimea and not only sending troops into Ukraine, but as the link I posted yesterday showed, even acting to crush the release of news that he'd done so.

Our Russian newcomer has a right to state what he chooses, but reactions to it are part and parcel of the ongoing process of free dialogue. Comments earn what they do.

I get the idea that you maintain a degree of cynicism towards the machinations of political opposites ? That's all very well, but there's a real world out there which needs input from the correct applications of political remedies. We have a right to care, even passionately, about our futures.

[Drummond]

As someone else remarked, ‘Let's be civil to a new member that does indeed live in St. Petersburg, shall we, Detective?’ The keyword is ‘civil’.
Phrases such as ‘hiding behind pretending to use BAD English’ and ‘the phony’ is an attack on the poster, not his views. That is rudeness, not opinion.


Has it occurred to you that your own post amounts to a judgment-call, which in turn means that it's subjective in nature ?

There's one aspect of all of this which I suspect escapes you, for the simple reason that we British strongly tend to be lacking in such sentiment ... I refer to a strong sense of patriotism, a staunch belief in our country's values, taken to a depth of Nationalistic fervour.

Americans have it in spades. Burn a Stars and Stripes flag, and Americans feel a deep sense of outrage and insult, identifying with what that flag means to them.

What would Brits do ? Most of us wouldn't care if a Union Jack was set on fire. Indeed, if someone flies one proudly, to make a nationalistic statement, s/he would probably be suspected of being a BNP supporter, and of 'racist jingoism'. In the recent elections, even UKIP suffered a degree of that sort of mudslinging ..

So here's my thought to you, John V .. understand that a different psychology is at work to one you probably feel more at ease in identifying with. Americans are proud and passionate people. What's more .. I say that they have plenty of cause to be.

[aboutime]

Has it occurred to you that your own post amounts to a judgment-call, which in turn means that it's subjective in nature ?

There's one aspect of all of this which I suspect escapes you, for the simple reason that we British strongly tend to be lacking in such sentiment ... I refer to a strong sense of patriotism, a staunch belief in our country's values, taken to a depth of Nationalistic fervour.

Americans have it in spades. Burn a Stars and Stripes flag, and Americans feel a deep sense of outrage and insult, identifying with what that flag means to them.

What would Brits do ? Most of us wouldn't care if a Union Jack was set on fire. Indeed, if someone flies one proudly, to make a nationalistic statement, s/he would probably be suspected of being a BNP supporter, and of 'racist jingoism'. In the recent elections, even UKIP suffered a degree of that sort of mudslinging ..

So here's my thought to you, John V .. understand that a different psychology is at work to one you probably feel more at ease in identifying with. Americans are proud and passionate people. What's more .. I say that they have plenty of cause to be.

Thank you Sir Drummond. But, I think John hasn't been here long enough, or able to read what has previously taken place in topics like this before he arrived. So, I understand his JUDGEMENT of me, or others. Which sounds kind of hypocritical...as you nearly pointed out.
It's a combination of different psychology. Much like those who always insist...Unless you have walked in my shoes....you have no right to JUDGE. John probably has an anger problem with America, and Americans. So..it's his problem. Not mine.

[John V]

Has it occurred to you that your own post amounts to a judgment-call, which in turn means that it's subjective in nature ?

There's one aspect of all of this which I suspect escapes you, for the simple reason that we British strongly tend to be lacking in such sentiment ... I refer to a strong sense of patriotism, a staunch belief in our country's values, taken to a depth of Nationalistic fervour.

Americans have it in spades. Burn a Stars and Stripes flag, and Americans feel a deep sense of outrage and insult, identifying with what that flag means to them.

What would Brits do ? Most of us wouldn't care if a Union Jack was set on fire. Indeed, if someone flies one proudly, to make a nationalistic statement, s/he would probably be suspected of being a BNP supporter, and of 'racist jingoism'. In the recent elections, even UKIP suffered a degree of that sort of mudslinging ..

So here's my thought to you, John V .. understand that a different psychology is at work to one you probably feel more at ease in identifying with. Americans are proud and passionate people. What's more .. I say that they have plenty of cause to be.

Yes, of course I care about the future and yes, I’m not persuaded by ideologies or politicians. I do live in the real world ‘out there’ far away and try to see both sides of the coin, not just what the western media tell me. Of course many of my opinions are subjective and I try to explain them. I’d take issue with your assumption that Americans are a proud people, they certainly once were, but look at the inner cities – it’s now a divided society practically at war with each other.

I do try to understand the American psychology of exceptionalism, what I also try to understand is the psychololgy of different nations in opposition to that.


No ‘aboutime’, you were simply being rude. The anger problem isn’t mine, but it came from you as soon as someone from a different country arrived with different opinions. Be man enough to apologise to the Russian instead of offering excuses?

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Yes, of course I care about the future and yes, I’m not persuaded by ideologies or politicians. I do live in the real world ‘out there’ far away and try to see both sides of the coin, not just what the western media tell me. Of course many of my opinions are subjective and I try to explain them. I’d take issue with your assumption that Americans are a proud people, they certainly once were, but look at the inner cities – it’s now a divided society practically at war with each other.

I do try to understand the American psychology of exceptionalism, what I also try to understand is the psychololgy of different nations in opposition to that.


No ‘aboutime’, you were simply being rude. The anger problem isn’t mine, but it came from you as soon as someone from a different country arrived with different opinions. Be man enough to apologise to the Russian instead of offering excuses?



Be man enough to apologise to the Russian instead of offering excuses?

^^^^^ Hold on there Hoss, why should AT apologize for expressing his opinion and his suspicions?
Is this not a forum for debate and discussion?
A little more tact may be diplomatic and called for but the man has every right to clearly express his views here without being "TOLD" that he should apologize for doing such IMHO.
We Americans tend to be too damn honest sometimes but is that not a virtue when its compared to the other extreme?
To me it seems rather bold and arrogant for you to feel so free to chastise this member for not being nice(civil enough) to another member when you know neither one of them at all.
Now, should I apologize for having just freely and openly expressed this viewpoint?
Please, feel free to be as candid as you like in your reply..
Note: This is the intro thread so if you care to discuss this further perhaps start a thread to do so or even pm me. -Tyr

[Abbey Marie]

I dont understand, what's your problem. I never called Putin hero and I don't think he is. I think that I already told you about my opinion about him. But when I really did not understand what do you want to know you started to blame me on something.
You asked me about "leadership in Russia". I still don't understand what are you talking about. What's your problem?

______
Look. I don't propagandize my opinion. I just thought that it could be interesting for you, to know real russian citizen's position about situation in the world. I do not offend anybody. Well I don't want to. If I offend you - sorry.

Welcome, PR. I for one am happy to see someone from a very different culture post here. Please keep posting- you will find most people here are welcoming.
Btw, I don't drink Vodka either. But it sure is popular in both our countries.

[Abbey Marie]

This is the Introductions forum, a place for new people to say hi and be welcomed. Please keep the negativity to every other forum if you'd like, but not here.

Sheesh.

[Balu]

I was lucky to come across with your forum and would be happy to join you to chat, if you've nothing against. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/blush2.gif

[Perianne]

I was lucky to come across with your forum and would be happy to join you to chat, if you've nothing against. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/blush2.gif

I am happy to have you here! Welcome!

[Balu]

I am happy to have you here! Welcome!
Thank you! :)

[indago]

This is the Introductions forum, a place for new people to say hi and be welcomed. Please keep the negativity to every other forum if you'd like, but not here.

Sheesh.

Yes, there's a place for all that:

PLACE (http://www.debatepolicy.com/showthread.php?49744-The-aboutime-and-Gunny-Snivel-Thread&p=735589#post735589)

[jimnyc]

I was lucky to come across with your forum and would be happy to join you to chat, if you've nothing against. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/blush2.gif

Were you invited by "Polite Russian" by chance? That's 2 Russian folks in a few days, awesome! Of course we're glad to have you, and look forward to learning from a totally different perspective. One of your countrymen said something yesterday about wishing the American troops and Russian troops would work together against radical Islam. That would be awesome. It would be nice if our governments ever learned to play nice together. I know there's a lot of hot ladies for me to be ogling at in Russia. :coffee:

Welcome :salute:

[jimnyc]

This is the Introductions forum, a place for new people to say hi and be welcomed. Please keep the negativity to every other forum if you'd like, but not here.

Sheesh.

I couldn't agree with you more. Let people hit the boards, let's see how they handle themselves, let's learn their opinions and such. But to question their authenticity and question them in the introductions thread? We're ALL better than that here.

[Balu]

I couldn't agree with you more. Let people hit the boards, let's see how they handle themselves, let's learn their opinions and such. But to question their authenticity and question them in the introductions thread? We're ALL better than that here.

I think there is some misunderstanding and Abbey meant not the forum itself, but this very thread. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/blush2.gif

[Balu]

Were you invited by "Polite Russian" by chance? That's 2 Russian folks in a few days, awesome! Of course we're glad to have you, and look forward to learning from a totally different perspective. One of your countrymen said something yesterday about wishing the American troops and Russian troops would work together against radical Islam. That would be awesome. It would be nice if our governments ever learned to play nice together. I know there's a lot of hot ladies for me to be ogling at in Russia. :coffee:

Welcome :salute:

Oh, no! It was just a lucky chance that we appeared here almost simultaneously.
And I am 100% agree that it is much better to smile to each other than to see each other through the crosshair. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/friends.gif

[Perianne]

I couldn't agree with you more. Let people hit the boards, let's see how they handle themselves, let's learn their opinions and such. But to question their authenticity and question them in the introductions thread? We're ALL better than that here.

Well, I'm not better than that, but most people are. :)

[Balu]

Well, I'm not better than that, but most people are. :)
Sure we all are! But sometimes it's rather difficult to find it out. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/friends.gif

[NightTrain]

Welcome, Balu.

Feel free to jump right in!

[Abbey Marie]

Welcome, Balu. :cool: Your taste in movies is apparently excellent, by the way.

[aboutime]

^^^^^ Hold on there Hoss, why should AT apologize for expressing his opinion and his suspicions?
Is this not a forum for debate and discussion?
A little more tact may be diplomatic and called for but the man has every right to clearly express his views here without being "TOLD" that he should apologize for doing such IMHO.T
We Americans tend to be too damn honest sometimes but is that not a virtue when its compared to the other extreme?
To me it seems rather bold and arrogant for you to feel so free to chastise this member for not being nice(civil enough) to another member when you know neither one of them at all.
Now, should I apologize for having just freely and openly expressed this viewpoint?
Please, feel free to be as candid as you like in your reply..
Note: This is the intro thread so if you care to discuss this further perhaps start a thread to do so or even pm me. -Tyr


Thanks Tyr. I appreciate your help. BUT...I AM NOT AN APOLOGIST. We all know, we have a wannabe President who has been on his knee's, kissing rings, and bowing since he took office...all the while, Blaming America for everything.
I have NO REASON to apologize to anyone here.
As we have all been constantly reminded by JIM. If there is something members do not want to read, or hear. USE THE IGNORE feature. Problem solved.
I will only apologize to My God for being a sinner. Everybody else is just...out of luck.

[jimnyc]

Thanks Tyr. I appreciate your help. BUT...I AM NOT AN APOLOGIST. We all know, we have a wannabe President who has been on his knee's, kissing rings, and bowing since he took office...all the while, Blaming America for everything.
I have NO REASON to apologize to anyone here.
As we have all been constantly reminded by JIM. If there is something members do not want to read, or hear. USE THE IGNORE feature. Problem solved.
I will only apologize to My God for being a sinner. Everybody else is just...out of luck.

Yes, Jim has recommended the ignore feature to many a member over the years. I believe ignoring is better than the back and forth bickering and fighting. I also firmly believe that introduction threads are the last place on the board that any of this should take place. We should be hearing what the new members have to say, and replying in those threads. Negativity of any kind in the introductions thread only serves to scare these members off, and potential members in the future should they read certain things in this thread.

But if you want to stand your ground, piss on Obama's wheaties, tell others to kiss ass that don't like America... I never stopped anyone from such posts. The only time I've intervened with the stuff you say is when it's a bickering fest. In this case we just don't want the crap in the intro thread. No one on staff or myself asked you to apologize, just to take it elsewhere.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Yes, Jim has recommended the ignore feature to many a member over the years. I believe ignoring is better than the back and forth bickering and fighting. I also firmly believe that introduction threads are the last place on the board that any of this should take place. We should be hearing what the new members have to say, and replying in those threads. Negativity of any kind in the introductions thread only serves to scare these members off, and potential members in the future should they read certain things in this thread.

But if you want to stand your ground, piss on Obama's wheaties, tell others to kiss ass that don't like America... I never stopped anyone from such posts. The only time I've intervened with the stuff you say is when it's a bickering fest. In this case we just don't want the crap in the intro thread. No one on staff or myself asked you to apologize, just to take it elsewhere.




In this case we just don't want the crap in the intro thread. No one on staff or myself asked you to apologize, just to take it elsewhere.

I agree, this thread should remain clean and welcoming to new members. After all , if its ever called for, the lower boards are there for the fighting , the back and forth jabs.
The idea of Innocent Until Proven Guilty is as American as is , Freedom of Speech.....
We ALL should save our zeal and intense passion for our cause for the threads down below. That includes myself as I have a temper problem that is hard to hide..:laugh:
Just sayin'... Tyr

[tailfins]

Oh, no! It was just a lucky chance that we appeared here almost simultaneously.
And I am 100% agree that it is much better to smile to each other than to see each other through the crosshair. http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/standart/friends.gif

I have work for and with a number of Russians and it's been a very positive experience. Generally I see them as polite enough to make them pleasant to work with/for, but tough enough to protect your interests.

[Balu]

I have work for and with a number of Russians and it's been a very positive experience. Generally I see them as polite enough to make them pleasant to work with/for, but tough enough to protect your interests.
You see, I am over 60 y.o. And the fact that I know English a bit, can prove that I used it in my work. And I know and worked with Americans, British, Aгstralians and other English speaking persons. I tripped a lot over the world and had an opportunity to form my own opinion on very many things too. :)

[Jen]

I am a conservative. I have been posting to political forums for almost 15 years and with the election coming, I've decided to broaden my posting outlets. I hope this is a good board. Thanks for having me.

[NightTrain]

Welcome, Jen!

[jimnyc]

I am a conservative. I have been posting to political forums for almost 15 years and with the election coming, I've decided to broaden my posting outlets. I hope this is a good board. Thanks for having me.

Hiya, Jen, and welcome to DP! :salute:

[Perianne]

Welcome Jen!

[Drummond]

Hello Jen, and a big welcome from me! I hope you enjoy this forum.

[indago]

I am a conservative. I have been posting to political forums for almost 15 years and with the election coming, I've decided to broaden my posting outlets. I hope this is a good board. Thanks for having me.

Yes, you're going to be had here...

[Max R.]

I am a conservative. I have been posting to political forums for almost 15 years and with the election coming, I've decided to broaden my posting outlets. I hope this is a good board. Thanks for having me.

Welcome, Jen! Good to see you here.

[Jeff]

Hello Jen and welcome.

[Abbey Marie]

I am a conservative. I have been posting to political forums for almost 15 years and with the election coming, I've decided to broaden my posting outlets. I hope this is a good board. Thanks for having me.

Welcome Jen :cool:

[LongTermGuy]

​*Well Jen...welcome here fellow Conservative...glad you made it... :)

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[Rat]

Hola.

[Perianne]

Hola.

Welcome, Rat. Nice name!

[NightTrain]

Hola.

Buenos Nachos.

[Voted4Reagan]

Welcome Rat....

[Voted4Reagan]

I am a conservative. I have been posting to political forums for almost 15 years and with the election coming, I've decided to broaden my posting outlets. I hope this is a good board. Thanks for having me.

Welcome to the Loony Bin Jen!!!!....

[jimnyc]

Hola.

Welcome! :salute: I used to own a few rats. Just sayin'!

[Abbey Marie]

Hola.

Hola and welcome, Rat. :salute:

I'm guessing you are a man (woman?) of few words...

[PixieStix]

Hey Rat. Good to have you here. :2up:

[Drummond]

Hola.

Hi and welcome - hope you enjoy the forum.:cool:

[aboutime]

Breaking my tradition of remaining quiet in this thread of Introductions.

Welcome to all of the newest members.

[LongTermGuy]

Hola.

*Welcome here...La Rata! Enjoy the site....

[Rat]

Gracias to all for warm welcome.

[LongTermGuy]

Gracias to all for warm welcome.


*No Problemo..Your up early...good morning.....:cool:

[Rat]

*No Problemo..Your up early...good morning.....:cool:

Good morning to you. Always up early. Was going to sleep in a little but going to Cambodia Monday and behind on preparations.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

I am a conservative. I have been posting to political forums for almost 15 years and with the election coming, I've decided to broaden my posting outlets. I hope this is a good board. Thanks for having me.

Hello and welcome. I hope you have fun posting here..-Tyr

[Loralei]

I hope I've got the correct thread in which to say hello.
I've been lurking for a while and it seems like a cool place to hang out.