OT - Taking a political pledge

QuikSand · 08-25-2004, 01:40 PM

I am interested in political topics. I pay attention to these things in real life, and try to stay informed about important issues affecting me, my family and friends, my country, and my world. I even follow politics itself, as I find elctoral issues usually interesting and sometimes compelling.

I, however, feel nothing but exasperation when I read through the political back-and-forth that seems to erupt here on a daily basis. There are frequently times when I feel I have something to add, and sometimes do. But far more often than not, I regret making any contribution to the threads, because my observations are either sloughed off, misinterpreted, ridiculed, or some combination of the preceding.

So, for my FOFC purposes, I'm out of politics until the election is over. There's not much loss there, since my participation has really waned in the last year or so (as these things seem to have gotten more and more bitter and personal) and I'm not much of a contributor anyway. But I'm just better off staying away as completely as I can.

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Signed, QuikSand

rkmsuf · 08-25-2004, 01:43 PM

unless of course you change your mind

Butter · 08-25-2004, 01:48 PM

Can I countersign this thing?

I'll pledge to stay out of them as well... except maybe to occasionally contribute the always constructive

.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-25-2004, 01:49 PM

I believe you can still contribute right up until Election Day ... as long as you do it through a 527 group

Franklinnoble · 08-25-2004, 01:49 PM

Which election day?

I see a lot of loopholes in your pledge.

Subby · 08-25-2004, 01:50 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Signed, Subby

Fritz · 08-25-2004, 01:51 PM

I request that the Mods of this forum delete this thread as it offends and confuses my children and my ability to raise them.

wade moore · 08-25-2004, 01:52 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Wade Moore

Of course, I vowed to do this from day 1 for the most part...

cuervo72 · 08-25-2004, 01:56 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

- cuervo72

JonInMiddleGA · 08-25-2004, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fritz

I request that the Mods of this forum delete this thread as it offends and confuses my children and my ability to raise them.

Eh, if the thread was suddenly withdrawn, it would be replaced by a thread about Alan Keyes

Buzzbee · 08-25-2004, 02:50 PM

Why is it that the people who probably should post in the political threads post a pledge in this thread instead, and the ones who should take the pledge, won't?

VPI97 · 08-25-2004, 03:04 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Signed, VPI97

NoMyths · 08-25-2004, 03:21 PM

Hopefully tuning out will be a little more satisfying than tuning in. If little has changed in the past four years I doubt anything will change in the next couple of months.

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Signed, NoMyths

Buzzbee · 08-25-2004, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoMyths

Hopefully tuning out will be a little more satisfying than tuning in. If little has changed in the past four years I doubt anything will change in the next couple of months.

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Signed, NoMyths

Just wanted to keep this for posterity. It'd be a shame if he deleted it.

NoMyths · 08-25-2004, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buzzbee

Just wanted to keep this for posterity. It'd be a shame if he deleted it.

No need. I've tried to do my part to keep folks around here informed about things. I think things have reached a point where further information will do little to change anything.

Daimyo · 08-25-2004, 03:35 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Signed, Daimyo

I just started using the ignore feature this week, and so far have found with only 9 people blocked the problem has nearly disapeared for me.

Solecismic · 08-25-2004, 03:39 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive football threads at FOFC until the Super Bowl.

I have a high threshold for political bickering, and have long since learned to ignore the most partisan among the debaters.

Frankly, I've missed Quik's insights on these topics, and think this pledge sucks bunny guano.

HornedFrog Purple · 08-25-2004, 03:40 PM

This would be an interesting game of Political Pledge Survivor.

Ok...

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-HFP

Glengoyne · 08-25-2004, 03:48 PM

This reminds me of "the bet" on Seinfeld. Who'll be the first to fall.

Arles · 08-25-2004, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

I believe you can still contribute right up until Election Day ... as long as you do it through a 527 group

Outstanding

GrantDawg · 08-25-2004, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solecismic

Frankly, I've missed Quik's insights on these topics, and think this pledge sucks bunny guano.

Ditto.

SirFozzie · 08-25-2004, 04:18 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

-Signed, SirFozzie

Time to let the blood pressure drop a bit

Ben E Lou · 08-25-2004, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solecismic

Frankly, I've missed Quik's insights on these topics, and think this pledge sucks bunny guano.

{Wonders what hidden meaning "bunny guano" might have with regard to Solecismic's next game.}

VPI97 · 08-25-2004, 04:22 PM

Front Office Rabbit Rancher 2005

Ksyrup · 08-25-2004, 04:23 PM

The loophole here, of course, is that by pledging to "remain out of" these threads, that means the threads have to exist. But, no one has pledged to not start such a thread.

Ksyrup · 08-25-2004, 04:24 PM

I can't wait for the first enforcement action. Viewing counts, too, right - not just posting?

Buzzbee · 08-25-2004, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I can't wait for the first enforcement action. Viewing counts, too, right - not just posting?

You're the lawyer. You tell us what "remain out" means.

sabotai · 08-25-2004, 05:05 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC.

-Signed, sabotai

(Mine's better

)

Kodos · 08-25-2004, 05:06 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

Signed,

Kodos

I reserve the right to bash the Cowboys at will though.

sterlingice · 08-25-2004, 05:11 PM

I think I'll bookmark this thread for future reference.

SI

HornedFrog Purple · 08-25-2004, 05:13 PM

My resolve is already being tested as we speak. There is a thread even labeled "purely partisan, divisive political thread" that demands an immediate retort.

I must resist.

Huckleberry · 08-25-2004, 05:27 PM

Hahahaha. I see you used the hover over the link trick. Cheater.

HornedFrog Purple · 08-25-2004, 05:34 PM

That's ok you will get your retort in a couple months. Of course by then you could be right or my retort will not hold water by then.

Evil Huck evil...

Fritz · 08-25-2004, 06:40 PM

my kids are getting really fucking pissed with this pledge. they dont want to say it, but they feel enormous pressure to.

Godzilla Blitz · 08-25-2004, 08:30 PM

I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.

Signed,

Godzilla Blitz

I think one of the things that has changed over the past five years or so is the degree to which our political beliefs have polarized in the USA. Almost all political discussions I've seen anywhere over the past two years have gotten personal and desctructive within minutes. I miss the good discussions at all levels of society.

Dutch · 08-25-2004, 08:32 PM

Politics haven't changed. The popularity of talking politics sure has, though.

Godzilla Blitz · 08-25-2004, 08:39 PM

As has the strength of our beliefs.

Dutch · 08-25-2004, 09:01 PM

I'm sure Teddy Roosevelt would disagree!

Kodos · 10-06-2004, 03:46 PM

I'm proud to say that I've kept my pledge. Who has failed?

QuikSand · 10-06-2004, 03:55 PM

I have made one post in a political thread -- the one discussing the first presidential debate. I judged that thread to be neither purely partisan nor divisive... but it's a judgment call, I guess. I got in pretty late and nobody paid any attention, though, so it's a wash anyway.

Daimyo · 10-06-2004, 08:22 PM

I think I've posted in three political threads, none of which were partisan or divisive. They were all either commenting on the debates or polling techniques.

08-25-2004, 01:43 PM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	unless of course you change your mind __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

08-25-2004, 01:48 PM	#3
Butter Coordinator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dayton, OH	Can I countersign this thing? I'll pledge to stay out of them as well... except maybe to occasionally contribute the always constructive . __________________ My listening habits

08-25-2004, 01:49 PM	#4
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I believe you can still contribute right up until Election Day ... as long as you do it through a 527 group __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-25-2004, 01:51 PM	#7
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I request that the Mods of this forum delete this thread as it offends and confuses my children and my ability to raise them. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

08-25-2004, 01:56 PM	#9
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	*I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.* - cuervo72 __________________ null

08-25-2004, 01:49 PM	#5
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Which election day? I see a lot of loopholes in your pledge.

08-25-2004, 01:50 PM	#6
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	*I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.* -Signed, Subby

08-25-2004, 02:50 PM	#11
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Why is it that the people who probably should post in the political threads post a pledge in this thread instead, and the ones who should take the pledge, won't? __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

08-25-2004, 03:04 PM	#12
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	*I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.* -Signed, VPI97 __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

08-25-2004, 03:21 PM	#13
NoMyths Poet in Residence Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Charleston, SC	Hopefully tuning out will be a little more satisfying than tuning in. If little has changed in the past four years I doubt anything will change in the next couple of months. *I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.* -Signed, NoMyths

08-25-2004, 03:35 PM	#16
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	*I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.* -Signed, Daimyo I just started using the ignore feature this week, and so far have found with only 9 people blocked the problem has nearly disapeared for me.

08-25-2004, 03:39 PM	#17
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	*I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive football threads at FOFC until the Super Bowl.* I have a high threshold for political bickering, and have long since learned to ignore the most partisan among the debaters. Frankly, I've missed Quik's insights on these topics, and think this pledge sucks bunny guano.

08-25-2004, 03:40 PM	#18
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	This would be an interesting game of Political Pledge Survivor. Ok... I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day. -HFP __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy) Last edited by HornedFrog Purple : 08-25-2004 at 03:45 PM.

08-25-2004, 03:48 PM	#19
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	This reminds me of "the bet" on Seinfeld. Who'll be the first to fall.

08-25-2004, 04:18 PM	#22
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day. -Signed, SirFozzie Time to let the blood pressure drop a bit __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

08-25-2004, 04:22 PM	#24
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Front Office Rabbit Rancher 2005 __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

08-25-2004, 04:23 PM	#25
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	The loophole here, of course, is that by pledging to "remain out of" these threads, that means the threads have to exist. But, no one has pledged to not start such a thread. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-25-2004, 04:24 PM	#26
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I can't wait for the first enforcement action. Viewing counts, too, right - not just posting? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-25-2004, 05:05 PM	#28
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC. -Signed, sabotai (Mine's better )

08-25-2004, 05:06 PM	#29
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	*I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.* Signed, Kodos I reserve the right to bash the Cowboys at will though.

08-25-2004, 05:11 PM	#30
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I think I'll bookmark this thread for future reference. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

08-25-2004, 05:13 PM	#31
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	My resolve is already being tested as we speak. There is a thread even labeled "purely partisan, divisive political thread" that demands an immediate retort. I must resist. __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy) Last edited by HornedFrog Purple : 08-25-2004 at 05:14 PM.

08-25-2004, 05:27 PM	#32
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	Hahahaha. I see you used the hover over the link trick. Cheater. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

08-25-2004, 05:34 PM	#33
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	That's ok you will get your retort in a couple months. Of course by then you could be right or my retort will not hold water by then. Evil Huck evil... __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy)

08-25-2004, 06:40 PM	#34
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	my kids are getting really fucking pissed with this pledge. they dont want to say it, but they feel enormous pressure to. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

08-25-2004, 08:30 PM	#35
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	*I hereby pledge to remain out of any purely partisan or divisive political threads at FOFC until election day.* Signed, Godzilla Blitz I think one of the things that has changed over the past five years or so is the degree to which our political beliefs have polarized in the USA. Almost all political discussions I've seen anywhere over the past two years have gotten personal and desctructive within minutes. I miss the good discussions at all levels of society. Last edited by Godzilla Blitz : 08-25-2004 at 08:39 PM.

08-25-2004, 08:32 PM	#36
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Politics haven't changed. The popularity of talking politics sure has, though.

08-25-2004, 08:39 PM	#37
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	As has the strength of our beliefs.

08-25-2004, 09:01 PM	#38
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I'm sure Teddy Roosevelt would disagree!

10-06-2004, 03:46 PM	#39
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'm proud to say that I've kept my pledge. Who has failed?

10-06-2004, 03:55 PM	#40
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I have made one post in a political thread -- the one discussing the first presidential debate. I judged that thread to be neither purely partisan nor divisive... but it's a judgment call, I guess. I got in pretty late and nobody paid any attention, though, so it's a wash anyway. Last edited by QuikSand : 10-06-2004 at 03:56 PM.

10-06-2004, 08:22 PM	#41
Daimyo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkeley	I think I've posted in three political threads, none of which were partisan or divisive. They were all either commenting on the debates or polling techniques.

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