Politics How is any of this good?

[Stevenson]

It's a silly article, that's what people are pointing out. That's as legitimate as your initial question, probably more so.

Do you actually know anything about Saul Alinsky @TBpup ? I read Rules for Radicals. Nothing in that article is remotely close to what he said in that book as I recall.

 

[TBpup]

If anyone cared to notice, I said nothing about Alinsky whatsoever, yet that is what many people seem most concerned with. I merely posted an article (knowing where those actual rules came from by the way) and then asked a question. My point was to reference the 8 things listed (which is the vast majority of the article) and then see what happened. Much appreciation to many of the responses as I will be eating dinner for free from a bet I won.

I posted the same list but edited it and applied it to someone else in a different venue. The responses there were equally fascinating.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If anyone cared to notice, I said nothing about Alinsky whatsoever, yet that is what many people seem most concerned with. I merely posted an article (knowing where those actual rules came from by the way) and then asked a question. My point was to reference the 8 things listed (which is the vast majority of the article) and then see what happened. Much appreciation to many of the responses as I will be eating dinner for free from a bet I won.

I posted the same list but edited it and applied it to someone else in a different venue. The responses there were equally fascinating.

So you knowingly posted a fake article, asked a question about it, and won dinner because no one wanted to have a legitimate discussion about it?

Cool story.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I just had sex with all the Kardashian sisters. I'm lying but I just won dinner for claiming that I did.

 

[TBpup]

So you knowingly posted a fake article, asked a question about it, and won dinner because no one wanted to have a legitimate discussion about it?

Cool story.

Legitimate issues, but attributed to someone who didn't say them. Given some of the nonsense posted here daily basis and some posts literally for upping post count or getting attention, it seemed completely normal. Maybe it's preferred if I tweet something and then quote myself?

Given this is the OT/political forum, I was genuinely interested in the 8 things listed. That got me into a conversation with someone and it went from there.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Legitimate issues, but attributed to someone who didn't say them. Given some of the nonsense posted here daily basis and some posts literally for upping post count or getting attention, it seemed completely normal. Maybe it's preferred if I tweet something and then quote myself?

Given this is the OT/political forum, I was genuinely interested in the 8 things listed. That got me into a conversation with someone and it went from there.

So all those things lead to communism? And this is a legitimate conversation you want to have?

 

[barfo]

I won free dinners for life because I didn't post in this thread!

Oopsie.

barfo

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Liberals dont debate issues. They want to attack the credibility of anyone who disagrees with them. Debate is nothing but a slinging of turds. And they get so snowflakey when you call their bluff.

 

[barfo]

Liberals dont debate issues. They want to attack the credibility of anyone who disagrees with them. Debate is nothing but a slinging of turds. And they get so snowflakey when you call their bluff.

Your credibility is nil, and you are a turd catcher of the messiest sort.

barfo

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Liberals dont debate issues. They want to attack the credibility of anyone who disagrees with them. Debate is nothing but a slinging of turds. And they get so snowflakey when you call their bluff.

What exactly is there to debate?

 

[TBpup]

So all those things lead to communism? And this is a legitimate conversation you want to have?

Not quite what I said either is it. I should make it easier and just say inane things like "they can't guard us" and be a celebrity.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

What exactly is there to debate?

All the information and the quesrion he asked about it

 

[rasheedfan2005]

Your credibility is nil, and you are a turd catcher of the messiest sort.

barfo

I fart in your general direction

 

[SlyPokerDog]

All the information and the quesrion he asked about it

I don't think Islam and Scientology should be taught in schools. Since we can't pick favorites as to which religions are taught in school then no religions should be taught in school. Not teaching religion in school will not make us communist.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Not quite what I said either is it. I should make it easier and just say inane things like "they can't guard us" and be a celebrity.

Not sure what you want. You posted a fake article. When it was pointed out to you, you claimed the source saying it's fake is no good. Which is a bit odd. If you knew the article was fake then why not just admit it? Claiming that the source saying your article is fake seems to suggest you believe it to be true. Then you claim you knew the article is fake but you want to have a legitimate debate about it.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Not sure what you want. You posted a fake article. When it was pointed out to you, you claimed the source saying it's fake is no good. Which is a bit odd. If you knew the article was fake then why not just admit it? Claiming that the source saying your article is fake seems to suggest you believe it to be true. Then you claim you knew the article is fake but you want to have a legitimate debate about it.

Whatever SherlockPokerDog.....

The commies have got to you.

 

[3RA1N1AC]

tbup, just take the L on this one man lol. Shit happens.

 

[Stevenson]

This is the most condescending thread ever. Ridiculous waste of time.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I don't think Islam and Scientology should be taught in schools. Since we can't pick favorites as to which religions are taught in school then no religions should be taught in school. Not teaching religion in school will not make us communist.

I disagree with your last sentence, but agree about the premise. Which is why I pay too much money for my kids to escape the public school system.

 

[rasheedfan2005]

I don't think Islam and Scientology should be taught in schools. Since we can't pick favorites as to which religions are taught in school then no religions should be taught in school. Not teaching religion in school will not make us communist.

It's removing the right to practice is the problem

 

[SlyPokerDog]

It's removing the right to practice is the problem

To practice what at school?

 

[rasheedfan2005]

To practice what at school?

Eating dogs

 

[Stevenson]

Let's see, I am going to start a troll thread, post a fake letter, and act outraged and above it all when my trolling works.

Way to contribute, @TBpup!

Stick to basketball analysis. You clearly don't belong in the OT forum.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Let's see, I am going to start a troll thread, post a fake letter, and act outraged and above it all when my trolling works.

Way to contribute, @TBpup!

Stick to basketball analysis. You clearly don't belong in the OT forum.

I tried to get input from people in the MEN thread. It could be a troll thread but there are legitimate concerns about the environment and what it is doing to human beings, or maybe more accurately what we are doing to ourselves.

Why don't you explain which of the 8 things in the inaccurate Alinsky quote you agree or disagree with? Tell us that people aren't actively pursuing those goals no matter who came up with them.

 

[Denny Crane]

But a thread titled "Trump Love Letters to Putin" isn't trolling.

Or a thread who's opening post goes something like, "I admit I'm a biased liberal but want an honest answer from republicans" isn't.

 

[Rhal]

But a thread titled "Trump Love Letters to Putin" isn't trolling.

Or a thread who's opening post goes something like, "I admit I'm a biased liberal but want an honest answer from republicans" isn't.

This entire OT forum is basically a giant troll fest.

 

[Stevenson]

Or a thread who's opening post goes something like, "I admit I'm a biased liberal but want an honest answer from republicans" isn't.

At least I don't pretend to be "independent."

 

[MarAzul]

But a thread titled "Trump Love Letters to Putin" isn't trolling.

Or a thread who's opening post goes something like, "I admit I'm a biased liberal but want an honest answer from republicans" isn't.

 

[Stevenson]

But a thread titled "Trump Love Letters to Putin" isn't trolling.

Or a thread who's opening post goes something like, "I admit I'm a biased liberal but want an honest answer from republicans" isn't.

And for the record, most engage in a civil debate. Others are just unable to help themselves though.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

Let's see, I am going to start a troll thread, post a fake letter, and act outraged and above it all when my trolling works.

Way to contribute, @TBpup!

Stick to basketball analysis. You clearly don't belong in the OT forum.

And for the record, most engage in a civil debate. Others are just unable to help themselves though.

Hmmmmmmm, interesting