peabay
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Jun 25, 2014 19:50:41 GMT
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Post by peabay on Sept 3, 2019 19:35:01 GMT
Would this be better: "Trump is awesome. I like trade wars and dying children being deported from hospitals and sent home to their "shithole" countries. Background checks? Schmackground checks! Yay, America! We're great again!" Is that more comfortable for you?
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Post by papersilly on Sept 3, 2019 19:42:31 GMT
I have seen people get pretty heated about some pretty mundane things around here....seriously shopping carts and wash cloths.... don't forget the foot-flushing or no-foot-flushing-public-toilets thread. i've seen some of those require step back and cool off moments. LOL. i've never come accross any of the wash cloths threads. what's the kerfuffle with those?
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Sept 3, 2019 19:49:03 GMT
i've never come accross any of the wash cloths threads. what's the kerfuffle with those? "ass crack washing: washcloth, or hand?" is the one that comes to mind. Not sure if there have been others, or not.
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Post by myshelly on Sept 3, 2019 19:50:16 GMT
i've never come accross any of the wash cloths threads. what's the kerfuffle with those? "ass crack washing: washcloth, or hand?" is the one that comes to mind. Not sure if there have been others, or not. That was a good one. Does guest towels: decorative or functional? fall under that category or is it its own category?
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Post by papersilly on Sept 3, 2019 19:53:08 GMT
i've never come accross any of the wash cloths threads. what's the kerfuffle with those? "ass crack washing: washcloth, or hand?" is the one that comes to mind. Not sure if there have been others, or not. omg, i totally missed that one! i'm afraid to find and read it. what was the consensus?
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 3, 2019 20:02:07 GMT
I don't know where the heck I posted a response to this thread, but I will post it again here, LOL!! It was in response to the buggirl47Just my opinion, but I think you are wrong, or trying to rehash political atmosphere from threads of months and months ago. It really hasn't been like that in a while. The threads lately have been good political discourse. I learn a lot from the political threads, and because of the peas political threads, it has made me research better, more often, become more politically motivated. I am a better American for the political threads here, I used to be a "oh it doesn't affect my little bubble" or "head in the sand" type of girl. Not anymore with the crazytown administration that we are currently experiencing. And I will say this---NOT ONE PERSON ON THIS BOARD HAS EVER BEEN PREVENTED FROM EXPRESSING THEIR OWN OPINION. That "phrase" catchall excuse has become tired and old, and simply not true. There is NO ONE stopping you or anyone else from posting here. You do have a voice--if you have something to say, then say it. With that said, NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON HERE has been prevented from posting what they want, how they feel, true or not, facts or back up provided or not. You own your own keyboard/phone, no one is stopping you. One cannot expect every person to agree with an opinion or any alternative facts, pure gaslighting, etc. and will refute that kind of stuff with facts and cite examples. I wish people would stop using that excuse when they themselves wade into a political thread and then cannot stand up and support their own words. Why do it then? (just walk on by...) Yes, you will likely see more political activity here on the boards as part of the normal, everyday life of a pea. Politics has always been a heated topic, no matter where you are posting, talking---it's at home, the office, the coffeeshop, Facebook, online. I think the only place I NEVER experience politics is on Instagram, and when I run or hike! And this is purely my opinion, you need not agree or disagree or even comment, but in my experience here, those who state that "no one allows others their own opinions/or are in agreement with others" are those who cannot base their opinions on facts--real true facts, not the alternative, propaganda, gaslighting kind, or those who are upset that others will not agree with their point of view with their echo chambers of their own.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 3, 2019 20:03:25 GMT
VERY serious business!! So much for freedom of the press............. President Trump’s political allies are hoping to raise at least $2 million ahead of the 2020 election to investigate members of major media outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post, according to an Axios report.The news outlet reports that officials told them the group will target reporters and editors and will leak “damaging information” about them to “friendly media outlets,” including Breitbart. Among the group’s “primary targets” are CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed, HuffPost and “all others that routinely incorporate bias and misinformation in to their coverage,” Axios reports, citing a three-page fundraising pitch. Other 2020 groups will reportedly focus on targeting social media platforms and alleged bias. Axios reports that among the group’s members are GOP consultant Arthur Schwartz and a “loose network” of conservative operatives allied with the White House who, according to a report in The New York Times last week, are looking to discredit news organizations deemed hostile to the president. The Times reported that the group had already released information about journalists at CNN, The Washington Post and The New York Times because they published pieces that White House allies say damages Trump's chances of reelection, The Times reports.Throughout his presidency, Trump has often sparred with the media, calling unflattering reports “fake news” in response to a wide array of topics. He has frequently lashed out at the Post, the Times, CNN and MSNBC as well as others over issues including the economy to growing frustration in the aftermath of a number of mass shootings. ** thehill.com/homenews/campaign/459675-trump-allies-aim-to-raise-2-million-to-investigate-reporters-editors-ahead
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Just T
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Jun 26, 2014 1:20:09 GMT
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Post by Just T on Sept 3, 2019 20:08:21 GMT
Really, what a dumb thread to start. If you don't like the political posts, don't read them. But to say they should go away is just, well, dumb. Many people love reading them. I love reading them, and I have learned so much from the links and articles the peas post. Sometimes, I can't stomach political crap so I simply do not open them. Why not do that instead of asking them to go away?
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Just T
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Jun 26, 2014 1:20:09 GMT
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Post by Just T on Sept 3, 2019 20:11:04 GMT
The news outlet reports that officials told them the group will target reporters and editors and will leak “damaging information” about them to “friendly media outlets,” including Breitbart. LMAO...Cuz Breitbart is not biased AT ALL.
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AmandaA
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Aug 28, 2015 22:31:17 GMT
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Post by AmandaA on Sept 3, 2019 20:16:22 GMT
i've never come accross any of the wash cloths threads. what's the kerfuffle with those? "ass crack washing: washcloth, or hand?" is the one that comes to mind. Not sure if there have been others, or not. I think that was one of the first great debates that I followed here. I missed the days of kitten heels and uncrustables, but can assure you that my kids will have them in their lunch boxes on the first day of school tomorrow 😂
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Post by monklady123 on Sept 3, 2019 20:25:45 GMT
14 people don’t agree with me = heated. Okie dokie then 🤷🏻♀️ Pretty sure a majority of posts on this board looking for any sort of advice/opinions/etc would meet that criteria. Kind of nice not being in an echo chamber all of the time IMO. Although...didn't we recently have a "would you eat this?" post where everyone was in agreement that no they would not eat it? lol... So it does happen once in awhile.
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sassyangel
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Jun 26, 2014 23:58:32 GMT
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Post by sassyangel on Sept 3, 2019 20:26:06 GMT
Trashing? There is some quite eye opening content at times in them. But carry on.
I feel like tagging this a political thread. 😏
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Post by hop2 on Sept 3, 2019 20:27:11 GMT
You know, you don't have to open the political threads. thats why they are labeled political. When I’m not up to it I scroll past.
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Post by christine58 on Sept 3, 2019 20:32:33 GMT
deleted my posts as I can tell me saying I prefer not to see all political posts is turning heated. off to scrapbooking posts only. 14 responses in a few minutes great. Oh dear lord another one with their panties in a bunch. Do you REALIZE how many members there are here/? 14 responses is nothing.
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sassyangel
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Jun 26, 2014 23:58:32 GMT
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Post by sassyangel on Sept 3, 2019 20:34:47 GMT
deleted my posts as I can tell me saying I prefer not to see all political posts is turning heated. off to scrapbooking posts only. 14 responses in a few minutes great. I’m seriously confused how in any response till this one, anyone got heated with you. People who participate explained their perspective to you, but not a single person to this point, got heated with you. Honestly, if you feel that way, and you’re seeing that in those responses, then it probably is best you avoid them.
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Post by hop2 on Sept 3, 2019 20:37:17 GMT
I learn a lot more about what is going on in the country (and the world) from the political posts here than I do anywhere else. Same here. I’m glad I can get the lowdown on just about everything right in one place, and people here generally back up their take on it with links to articles, etc. that I might not have otherwise seen. I truly appreciate those Peas who seem to have their fingers on the pulse of what’s going on not only here in the U.S. but around the world as well. With multiple links to verify it
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 3, 2019 20:39:43 GMT
Since this started off as a bitch thread, even though OP deleted, you know what pisses me off?
The trumpers who jump into the political threads and bitch and moan about those mean old Liberals and contribute no factual info. Stop opening the damned political threads and grow up.
Most of those posters have vacated the political threads, thank goodness, but I am quite certain they still lurk. I am sure they have a super secret board where all the trumpers can fawn over the moron in the White House. Ask one of them to PM you the board URL and you too can join the trump love fest. Then you won't have to hear anything but your own myopic point of view.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 3, 2019 20:51:43 GMT
I like clicking on others' legitimate links. I find myself reading other articles from around the nation and world gaining more knowledge as I go.
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Post by elaine on Sept 3, 2019 20:56:46 GMT
Most bizarre thread in a long time.
The OP (or at least under this user Id) was completely absent from our site for 2.5 years. She apparently just came back a week ago, posted mostly to scrapping and dog-related threads - just a handful of posts.
And now this one about the dynamics of our political threads here and asking for them to be banned.
Scratching my head.
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Post by SockMonkey on Sept 3, 2019 21:11:48 GMT
Me, wondering how the OP defines "fake news" and also wondering what they'd like to "state for a topic about a race, religious, sexual preference..."
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Post by femalebusiness on Sept 3, 2019 21:13:36 GMT
Most bizarre thread in a long time. The OP (or at least under this user Id) was completely absent from our site for 2.5 years. She apparently just came back a week ago, posted mostly to scrapping and dog-related threads - just a handful of posts. And now this one about the dynamics of our political threads here and asking for them to be banned. Scratching my head. 😂 Yeah, that happens around here.
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iluvpink
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Location: Michigan
Jul 13, 2014 12:40:31 GMT
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Post by iluvpink on Sept 3, 2019 21:19:34 GMT
I get it. Sometimes I do open them and find them informative and enlightening etc.
However as someone with anxiety that often revolves around some political topics, there are times that just seeing the thread titles can be problematic. Not always, but sometimes and then I have to stay away from NSBR.
I hate it on FB too. So many people I know post mainly about politics on FB. Yet occasionally they post about something else and I miss it until much later because I don't follow them on FB. This is people on both sides of the political spectrum.
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Post by papersilly on Sept 3, 2019 21:19:43 GMT
if OP thinks her thread got heated, then she doesn't have the stomach for a day in the life of the Pea board. i only wish someone would start a thread about the Catholic school ban on Harry Potter books so we can have a lighthearted throw down on whether Harry Potter spells are real or not. LOL
ETA: spoke too soon! the HP thread is off and running.
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wellway
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Jun 25, 2014 20:50:09 GMT
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Post by wellway on Sept 3, 2019 21:21:27 GMT
Just did a count, there are two political threads on the first page and one of them is this thread.
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Post by SockMonkey on Sept 3, 2019 21:23:54 GMT
Just did a count, there are two political threads on the first page and one of them is this thread. And I labeled this Politics just to be a smart ass!!!
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Post by papercrafteradvocate on Sept 3, 2019 21:35:01 GMT
I get it. Sometimes I do open them and find them informative and enlightening etc. However as someone with anxiety that often revolves around some political topics, there are times that just seeing the thread titles can be problematic. Not always, but sometimes and then I have to stay away from NSBR. I hate it on FB too. So many people I know post mainly about politics on FB. Yet occasionally they post about something else and I miss it until much later because I don't follow them on FB. This is people on both sides of the political spectrum. I feel this way when I hear political news on TV. Increases anxiety that I never had before. (I am not an anxious person) I just have to immediately get away from the TV or turn the channel because I can feel my BP and anxiety skyrocketing!
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Post by carly1030 on Sept 3, 2019 22:07:01 GMT
Well you better stay away from this board cuz Trump is gonna “spank dat liberal ass” again. This board will be just like this as long as the liberal tears are flowing! No need to have a conversation on this board if you are a Trump supporter, just go with the flow and rub it in!
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 3, 2019 22:09:51 GMT
And I labeled this Politics just to be a smart ass!!! Thanks, NOT!
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Post by MichyM on Sept 3, 2019 22:12:58 GMT
deleted my posts as I can tell me saying I prefer not to see all political posts is turning heated. off to scrapbooking posts only. 14 responses in a few minutes great. I don’t see anything too “heated” so far (and I don’t do politics online). Just a whole lot of people disagreeing with you. I honestly do not understand your complaint at all. As others said, why should political threads be banned just because you don’t care for them. Scroll past. I do it every day. Your OP feels extremely entitled to me.
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Post by lucyg on Sept 3, 2019 22:35:25 GMT
Blessings to those of you smart enough to quote the OP’s posts before she deleted. There is literally nothing more annoying in Pealand.
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