I'm 82 years old and ALL my friends are gone except one who still lives. I called him during the the 2nd Obama term to decide where and when we would meet as we live 6 hours apart. We spoke politics and we haven't spoken since. I was a Proctor of Pipe Chat which was international and and lots of fun. Someone suggested a Soap Box where we could voice our opinions which was emplaced, within 6 months it was so shredded due to politics and died due to it. I'm sure you have heard " Two things to never talk about are Religion an Politics.". I hope you'll understand my trepidation about this site.
I have a Palsy that makes typing a frustrating chore which is the reason that you haven't heard from me so often, it took me over 20 minutes to type this.
I'm still around and often visit to see what's going on.
I hope you all had a "Gude Yule" andhave a great 2024.
@Woodsman I believe that your concerns are the reason this thread exists. If you want to stay out of the politics, which I totally understand, I try to steer clear as well, DO NOT open this thread, no matter how much your curiosity pulls at you.🙂 OR…if you do, expect the worst and be prepared for any “views” expressed.
@Woodsman; Good to hear from you. Your concerns are well founded. Not every political position posted by a brother is something I agree with. I respect the right of one to state their view, whether I agree or not isn't important. I wish you good health. Keep posting. It is good to hear from someone that is older than I am. I'll be 80 on the seventh day of March.
@Woodsman It is truly great to see you posting. I enjoy reading what you have to say. I agree with you but also steer clear of topics that ruffle feathers. It's not worth it. People will believe what they want, you or I won't change it. So, we enjoy our company and keep it at that. Enjoy each other's company and similar interests. Stay in those lanes and groups are fun.
@Londy3; One of the news networks reported that Jill brought Joe out on the White House Balcony to view the solar eclipse and he turned around and went back inside and got ready for bed.
Like the shenanigans or not, this is still my country! I hope that people realize, before it’s too late, that things should be different. Getting free stuff, handouts, special treatment, etc. is great, but can only last so long. Contrary to some people’s beliefs, we still do not live in a utopia and somebody has to work to feed, cloth, and shelter. Sooner or later, those of us that work and pay our fair share of taxes are going to say F’ It and opt for the “free” government money too. Then where will we all be?
Like the shenanigans or not, this is still my country! I hope that people realize, before it’s too late, that things should be different. Getting free stuff, handouts, special treatment, etc. is great, but can only last so long. Contrary to some people’s beliefs, we still do not live in a utopia and somebody has to work to feed, clothing, and shelter. Sooner or later, those of us that work and pay our fair share of taxes are going to say F’ It and opt for the “free” government money too. Then where will we all be?
Anecdotally, it seems to me that the percentage of dependent people who are Trumper’s is higher than that are Democrats. I overwhelmingly see it at the pipe shop I work at and yesterday at the pool a couple of vocal Trumper’s were talking about their issues with the their SSDI welfare checks. They looked able enough but I assume a welfare check pays more than their labor is worth.
I still get a chuckle from the teabagger protest days where a group of men were decked out in red, white and blue were interviewed and it turned out all of them were dependent on uncle sugar.
@Zouave1864 Damn I hate magicians! Charlatans, they are right up there with mimes, clowns, and painted ladies. They are all trying to conceal something.
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Even as a kid I never liked them or thought they were funny, only sick twisted freaks.
And now we live in a clown world 🤡
Terrifying.
https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-in-gaylord-warn-about-wearing-clown-costumes-this-halloween
Too funny not to post here.
That is hilarious.
Yep, that looks funny as hell.😂😂😂😂
and when we would meet as we live 6 hours apart. We spoke politics and we haven't spoken since. I was a Proctor of Pipe Chat
which was international and and lots of fun. Someone suggested a Soap Box where we could voice our opinions which was emplaced,
within 6 months it was so shredded due to politics and died due to it. I'm sure you have heard " Two things to never talk about are
Religion an Politics.". I hope you'll understand my trepidation about this site.
I have a Palsy that makes typing a frustrating chore which is the reason that you haven't heard from me so often, it took me over 20 minutes
to type this.
I'm still around and often visit to see what's going on.
I hope you all had a "Gude Yule" andhave a great 2024.
Woodsman
I believe that your concerns are the reason this thread exists. If you want to stay out of the politics, which I totally understand, I try to steer clear as well, DO NOT open this thread, no matter how much your curiosity pulls at you.🙂
OR…if you do, expect the worst and be prepared for any “views” expressed.
Good to hear from you. Your concerns are well founded. Not every political position posted by a brother is something I agree with. I respect the right of one to state their view, whether I agree or not isn't important. I wish you good health. Keep posting. It is good to hear from someone that is older than I am. I'll be 80 on the seventh day of March.
Very well stated.
It is truly great to see you posting. I enjoy reading what you have to say. I agree with you but also steer clear of topics that ruffle feathers. It's not worth it. People will believe what they want, you or I won't change it. So, we enjoy our company and keep it at that. Enjoy each other's company and similar interests. Stay in those lanes and groups are fun.
These days, we can write in cursive and it will be just as good as a secret code to the newest generations.
It's sad, but true.
https://www.wordgenius.com/cursive-is-making-a-comeback/ZVtgP3asEgAH-2on
One of the news networks reported that Jill brought Joe out on the White House Balcony to view the solar eclipse and he turned around and went back inside and got ready for bed.
🤣😂
Very well stated.
Anecdotally, it seems to me that the percentage of dependent people who are Trumper’s is higher than that are Democrats. I overwhelmingly see it at the pipe shop I work at and yesterday at the pool a couple of vocal Trumper’s were talking about their issues with the their SSDI welfare checks. They looked able enough but I assume a welfare check pays more than their labor is worth.
Damn I hate magicians! Charlatans, they are right up there with mimes, clowns, and painted ladies. They are all trying to conceal something.
I share your frustration, Brother.