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Hmmmmm. You'd think they'd consider their re-election chances in all of this.

 

Throwing insults is counterproductive on the one hand. On the other hand it is cathartic and there's some value in catharsis.

 

If you're speaking of Republican Senators then they have to be wary of their primaries but if they give in to that pressure than they're gonna lose in the general election. Trump's going down in 2020 and he's gonna take his Republican supporters with him.

 

Lol, fair I suppose, but I guess it's just not the way I 'try' to operate. I probably would be better off just not going to the OT section to be blunt with myself.

 

...and THAT is the crux of the problem.

 

I dont get this. Not in a snarky way, I literally dont understand why you feel you need to support someone you dont respect. That, to me, is contradictory to standing up for what you believe in. It is not the same as "i work for a guy, its my job, where i get my paycheck, and we disagree, but i need to show support to keep my job". Even in that case, I would argue its time for a new job. But a politician, a guy who works for YOU not the other way around, if you dont like or respect him, his policies, you dont just stand by him because hes the President. In fact, whenever I read or hear something like this, all I think is the person is trying to get out of owning that they actually do support the President. When I read in here "listen, i dont like Trump, but he's our President so I support him", i dont actually read it that way. I read "i like Trump". Because if you truly dont like or respect someone, you dont support them. It makes no sense.

 

Dude, you’re one of the rare open minded individuals who dare to venture into the OT Section. And it is needed. Say your peace and stand your ground. We’re all adults....whether we always act like it or not. I was raised on the adage that there is almost always two sides to a story....and you can’t learn much hearing only half the tale. Keep on bringing it TBF.

 

OT to me is a lot of different things from music you listen to to random photos...it's not OT...it's threads...and I'm with UCD....you are an engaging contributor to the forum...and there are far too few who will question things...it leads to a process that I think helps with the situations and problems we all live around. I don't enjoy being talked "at" but love to be talked "with"

 

I try not to insult but when I give in to the urge, I try to assuage myself with the catharsis angle. The upshot is, not insulting is usually the best way to go. Too bad I'm not perfect.

 

They should and I am sure some have been, but some are in some pretty deep red states so they are likely safe. Even at that, sure seems like an extraordinary amount of republican senators retiring (or quiting). Wonder why?

 

Neither are any of us.

 

The Japanese purposefully flaw some ceramics or pottery so that it is not perfect to give it a human element....I always found that interesting. I've admitted when I was wrong both times!

 

What kind of narcissist thinks they can make something by hand perfectly in the first place? Okay, leave me and Trump out of this.

 

I am as open minded as they come.................. as long as they agree with me.

 

I still think he can be swayed from the dark side...but only if the dems have a pro life candidate

 

Sure I am. Meanwhile, I hope Susan Collins joins her sister, Judy, for some sappy duet in Key Largo. Only fitting.