Am I in a time warp??? - Page 12

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

@terrier3 wrote:
@Northray wrote:
@biancardi wrote:
it is not split down the middle to Americans

60-37 in favor.

Public support for the legality of same-sex marriage first reached a majority in 2011, when 53% supported it. Since then, support has ranged from 48% to 55%.
From Gallap

Not an overwhelming majority. IMO.
Majority rule has nothing to do with protecting the rights of people in the minority.

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It seems that many forget that one of the major roles of the SCOTUS, besides being a check on Congress and the WH, is to protect the rights of the minority from the majority.

Maudelynn · ‎05-08-2015

Thanks for providing the facts Biancardi.

You have sacrificed nothing and no one.

JaneMarple · ‎05-23-2011

@MyGirlsMom wrote:
On this we can agree Sydney, the bullies ARE stll here and they usually travel together .

Yes MGM, like wolves they travel in packs. Dollars to doughnuts they're going to be showing up real soon.

You Don't Own Me- Leslie Gore
(You don't Know) How Glad I Am- Nancy Wilson

Maudelynn · ‎05-08-2015

@Lila Belle wrote:
@terrier3 wrote:
@Northray wrote:
@biancardi wrote:
it is not split down the middle to Americans

60-37 in favor.

Public support for the legality of same-sex marriage first reached a majority in 2011, when 53% supported it. Since then, support has ranged from 48% to 55%.
From Gallap

Not an overwhelming majority. IMO.
Majority rule has nothing to do with protecting the rights of people in the minority.
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It seems that many forget that one of the major roles of the SCOTUS, besides being a check on Congress and the WH, is to protect the rights of the minority from the majority.

It also seems that some have forgotten that the founders set up the SCOTUS. Now they're being described as "unelected judges". As if they are not part of the original foundation of our democracy.

You have sacrificed nothing and no one.

Say Nay · ‎03-12-2010

I keep meaning to tell you Maudlynn that you have the cutest avatar.

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Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

@SydneyH wrote:
I don't see anyone claiming to be a victim, however yes the bullies are still here and doing what they do best. The more things change, the more they stay the same is an appropriate adage imo.

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You've said the same thing over and over since Friday night. It still bothers you that you had posts removed or that you were "bullied." I don't buy that.

If anyone thinks their words are THAT important this is the wrong place to post. LOL

esmerelda · ‎03-10-2010

@biancardi wrote:
@Northray wrote:
@biancardi wrote:
it is not split down the middle to Americans

60-37 in favor.

Public support for the legality of same-sex marriage first reached a majority in 2011, when 53% supported it. Since then, support has ranged from 48% to 55%.
From Gallap

Not an overwhelming majority. IMO.

Sorry, it is 60%. June 26th
GallUP not Gallap

and younger people are at a much higher rate - well into the high 70's.'

And this is why the SCOTUS ruled the way it did...because the majority now say so?

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Keepin' it real.

betteb · ‎03-09-2010

@esmerelda wrote:
@betteb wrote:
@missy1 wrote:
It was strange the mods let posters congratulate the rainbow ruling, but posters couldn't say they don't agree with it,

I think a large percentage of it is not what is said, but how it's said.
My experience has been it is not what is said but who said it.

Well, that would make sense, because 2 people can make competely different statements and in the end, they have both said the same thing.

It's God's job to judge the terrorists. It's our mission to arrange the meeting. U.S. Marines

pupwhipped · ‎03-11-2010

@kittymomNC wrote:
I feel a little like I've been in a time machine the last couple of days reading some of the Community Chat threads and a few others. Did we go back in time when I wasn't looking? It seems that I'm in an alternate universe back in grade school... and all along I thought we were all adults here. Maybe I was wrong... so I'm posting this in the spirit of hope that people will realize what is happening here before we lose these boards entirely.

Almost any subject can be made "toxic" if one or more posters want it to be that way, even kitchen, makeup or fashion threads. Unfortunately, there are some who will interject forbidden subjects where they don't belong, either just not stopping to think first, not caring what effect it has on the discussion, or for their own agenda. It really is possible for us to discuss a lot of current events here, as long as we stick to the subject and not accidentally or deliberately derail it. Hopefully we are mostly intelligent adults and could have some great discussions about all kinds of topics as long as we remain mindful of what we CANNOT do.

Recently, there has been an endless array of arguments between posters that go on for page after page saying the same thing over and over, posters directing people to other boards and divulging what is posted there and naming names (true or not, who knows?), telling people to sign up there and use another poster's "Q" nic, posters here bringing up old grudges, posters challenging the board Standards to the nth degree, and then challenging the moderators' decisions on top of all that. "Moderator decisions are final." I wonder what part of that some people just don't get?

We actually HAVE had a number of good and enjoyable discussions here about many subjects, including current events. If they're not exciting enough or wide open enough for some, then apparently there are other places where those posters can just "let it rip". When posting here, just abide by the rules... if and when rules are not wanted, then post elsewhere. It seems to be a simple solution.

These boards are provided free for us to use and enjoy. I would hate to see QVC decide they just aren't worth the trouble any more and get rid of them....

(These are my personal observations and opinions and, as such, are neither right or wrong, they just are what they are....)

And vice verse can happen here, too. Posters can decide these boards just aren't worth the trouble and leave in masses. It works both ways.

JaneMarple · ‎05-23-2011

@esmerelda wrote:
@biancardi wrote:
@Northray wrote:
@biancardi wrote:
it is not split down the middle to Americans

60-37 in favor.

Public support for the legality of same-sex marriage first reached a majority in 2011, when 53% supported it. Since then, support has ranged from 48% to 55%.
From Gallap

Not an overwhelming majority. IMO.

Sorry, it is 60%. June 26th
GallUP not Gallap

and younger people are at a much higher rate - well into the high 70's.'

And this is why the SCOTUS ruled the way it did...because the majority now say so?