I've been called worse. But, really, it seems it's pretty much a direct result of him and me being strong conservatives. Is what it is.
It is NOT because you are conservatives. It is because you two have insatiable needs to toss turds in the punch bowl and then run from the room laughing like a couple of frat bros and spouting smarmy remarks that add absolutely nothing to the conversation. Neither of you make much if any effort to defend your positions other than to throw out easily debunked right wing crap. And worst of all, you both know exactly what you are doing. Which makes SlyPokerDog a troll. You both need to get off the victim train. It just demeans you both further……….. And it is very hard for me to take Maris seriously. You on the other hand actually appear to believe the crap you spout……
I've also been called worse with no mod interference (at least, that I'm aware of). I'm not conservative. Take responsibility for your shit stirring. You're not a victim in here.
I apologize for not being in the forum from 11pm until 8am and not deleting the word dick from a post. Looks like I'm the dick.
You are conservative but you at least try to be reasonable and have conversations with folks. @MARIS61 doesn’t even try to do that he simply insults, demeans, plays the victim card. It must be exhausting to live your life that way but that’s the way he has chosen to live.
Aw c’mon Sly. You’re making Maris’s case for him. Since when is “you both” (no names attached) a personal insult????? Give me an honest opportunity to fire off an actual personal insult before editing my posts. Just sayin’…..I want to earn my “special attention”…….
Take responsibility? Take responsibility?! Please. For what? That I have some completely different views than most in here? I don't hide behind any corners.
No, but I wish. It was made by Salvage Works, a Kenton area reclaimed/salvaged wood company. The original owners recently sold out but it appears that several of their employees are going to take over. Fascinating place. These folks traveled around the PNW deconstructing old barns and other structures. Then they kiln dry the wood to kill any pests that might be present. Our table was made from a deconstructed old Kenton area house. It’s like 8’ X 4’ and heavy AF. Even came with a bench made of the same wood. We got very lucky a few years back and got to the Home & Garden Show early. Salvage Works had a booth, and since they didn’t want to have to haul the monster all the way back to their shop, they gave it to us for half of what they usually sell for (though when they recently sold the business everything was on a killer sale). Thank God we had the perfect spot for it. And, based on comments and questions from family and friends, we could probably sell it for twice what we paid. Great, great “family” table…….but a bitch to move when required.
But, you do hide in ways. I have tried many times to have conversations with you about your positions. I have tried to get you to clarify things. But, again and again you deliver sarcastic deflections. That is what upsets people. You start threads and drop controversial takes and then seem surprised when people have dissenting responses. You don't often defend or clarify your positions.
This is you refusing to take responsibility. Again, you often post takes and positions which impact other posters personally, and then when your position is challenged you typically refuse to engage in any form of debate, while refusing to consider the opposing position. It's muck raking. Pure and simple. People don't appreciate that from anybody. Left, right, or middle. Taking responsibility would be engaging in debate and being open minded. You refuse to do that regularly. As you are refusing to take responsibility for it now.
