Who wants Politics on Kahrtalk?

[OldLincoln]

I don't watch TV because it is all politics all the time with everybody yelling at each other. I avoid political posts here but there are too any blasting opinions now and we still have a ways to go before the Nov elections.

I just want to know if I'm the only ole codger out here.

[tilefish]

I voted yes because it would create an area to discuss topics which may be too controversial for a general discussion area.

[wyntrout]

I think that we should be talking about whatever we want. There are areas for SOME topics, but as I pointed out several years ago... we shouldn't have to stop conversations and adjourn to another sub-forum for every change of topic within a conversation... as normal conversations go.

Political discussions are normal "free speech" and usually a thread is started for a topic like that, but sometimes the topic comes up in discussion about other things. If a thread "drifts" and becomes political, you don't have to stay and participate.

Wynn

[CJB]

Yes as closely relates to firearms rights, and firearms topics.

[muggsy]

Political free speech is constitutionally protected. It's one of our God given rights. If you don't cast an informed vote then don't vote at all. I participate in politics to protect my rights. Not everything in life is enjoyable, but some things are necessary. I'm sure that when the time comes Linc, that you'll step up to the plate. You're not the type to forfeit the game.

[mr surveyor]

having been a moderator and administrator (still) on several forums, I can say that the "First Amendment" right to "free speach" begins and ends with the opinions of the forum management. They own the bandwidth on the www, and can control whatever they want. In the purest sense of the "!A", and "private property rights", there's a bit of a conundrum concerning what you can, and cannot discuss.

[jaggedx]

Topics that relate to gun ownership and our politicians views and voting record are important to me. If our current president gets re-elected we are in real trouble.

[Bawanna]

I voted no. Someone like Jocko with his mob back ground and being in organized crime for so many years might understand it but it's all a bunch of jumbo to me. I study, try to learn and make an informed vote. I must be doing ok none of the guys I vote for hardly ever win.

I can see an occasional post where gun rights are involved but we have to remember we only hear what the media tells us and you know who they work for.

I prefer to talk things that don't aggravate me. Guns, cars, how damn good looking I am, that sort of thing.

[kramm]

I have mixed thoughts on this. On some of the other forums I go to that have political or 2a sections, I've seen some pretty ugly stuff between members. I'd hate to see that kind of thing happening here. Seems for the most part we get along pretty well here. I think I'm going to agree with WynTrout on his post.

[mr surveyor]

I remember when a guy named " Jesse James" was running for state treasurer in Texas (just a few years ago) ..... he danged near won just on name recognition alone

politics and ignorance/apathy tend to go hand in hand

[TheTman]

Considering some of the things I have posted, I be a hyprocrite to vote no. I have a bad habit of running across things that outrage me and tend to post about it. I guess I'm so frustrated with the way the country is going, that I tend to get outraged pretty easy and post about things I see the get my goat, or things I think are good news for gun owners.

[mr surveyor]

Considering some of the things I have posted, I be a hyprocrite to vote no. I have a bad habit of running across things that outrage me and tend to post about it. I guess I'm so frustrated with the way the country is going, that I tend to get outraged pretty easy and post about things I see the get my goat, or things I think are good news for gun owners.

for what it's worth, I appreciate your posts

edit to add: now we'll both be kicked off the island

[JimBianchi]

I voted yes, just because I love to give the BHO lapdogs an internet wedgie with my wit and wisdom.

[Chief Joseph]

You can't avoid politics when it applies to guns. It has been a pet project to ban them on the left for decades. Gun rights are under constant attack here in oregon by the democrats, ginny burdick the biggest one. Were it not for Lars Larson, most would not even be aware of her antics. If we can't discuss it, say goodbye to our rights some day. Even heated arguments will bring a lot of information that many may not be aware of. Hate to see the 2nd Amendment community stick their heads in the sand on the other extremely important issues of our time. Back door unconstitutional antics of the left can only be fought by finding out what they're doing, it won't come from the main stream media. That leaves us forums like this. I used to go to lunch with my Grandpa when I was a kid, we'd sit up at the counter and he'd argue for the entire hour with the 15 other regulars over politics and other subjects. I asked him why he goes their to argue all the time. He said "we weren't arguin, we were discussin".

[yqtszhj]

Sure why not. Just be nice as we discuss it. I will say that most folks on here have more sense than the average person even if we disagree.