@silvermouse said:
Same here. I tried the vherf once when only Chris was on and had to quit after a minute or two.
I was also on, it was nice to see you. It's fine to join and be quiet.
I believe there's also a way to join without turning your camera on, if it's a visual thing. Nothing wrong with joining and just letting everyone else talk like John said.
You can put a piece of tape over your camera.
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@silvermouse said:
Same here. I tried the vherf once when only Chris was on and had to quit after a minute or two.
I was also on, it was nice to see you. It's fine to join and be quiet.
I believe there's also a way to join without turning your camera on, if it's a visual thing. Nothing wrong with joining and just letting everyone else talk like John said.
You can put a piece of tape over your camera.
And we generally don't talk politics because we're trying to have a good time not make each other all pissed off. Except for Pete. 😂
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@silvermouse said:
Same here. I tried the vherf once when only Chris was on and had to quit after a minute or two.
I was also on, it was nice to see you. It's fine to join and be quiet.
I believe there's also a way to join without turning your camera on, if it's a visual thing. Nothing wrong with joining and just letting everyone else talk like John said.
You can put a piece of tape over your camera.
I stay quiet on vHerf all the time. Sometimes I join in the conversation, but plenty of times I don't. It's nice to be among friends, even if I have nothing to add to the conversation. Besides, they often bore me, but I don't give them any crap about it.
Politics has its place but has be devisive since it’s inception.
Does political thread(s) serve to enhance this forum…OR… detract from this forum.
Personally, I find it an enhancement. Yes, it can be and often is divisive, but that is a reflection of our society. If people can't handle it, they should remove themselves from the conversation, NOT remove the conversation from the forum.
We have, here, an extremely eclectic group of people. People of all ages and occupations, and a wide variety of beliefs, and both genders. Or more, if that's what trips your triggers. All of us bound together by a hobby that is under fire by some well funded extremists who get their jollies by forcing their views on others. Especially if that force doesn't actually affect anything in their own lives.
All of that above means that we are a rare example of the kind of intellectual cross-pollination of ideas that was inherent to our "Great Experiment" of a democratic republic. We are the vestiges of what truly made America great. Yes, it's messy, and sometimes we get our little feelings hurt, but it's well worth it. At least, it is for me.
BTW, I have no earthly idea where my social security card, issued in '72 or '73 if I recall, might be at this time. My DD214 has served that purpose a few times, though, and my Driver's License and Voter Registration card have been required every time I vote. Even though the lady at the polls is my neighbor, and knows who I am on sight.
Carry on.
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@silvermouse said:
Same here. I tried the vherf once when only Chris was on and had to quit after a minute or two.
I was also on, it was nice to see you. It's fine to join and be quiet.
I believe there's also a way to join without turning your camera on, if it's a visual thing. Nothing wrong with joining and just letting everyone else talk like John said.
You can put a piece of tape over your camera.
I stay quiet on vHerf all the time. Sometimes I join in the conversation, but plenty of times I don't. It's nice to be among friends, even if I have nothing to add to the conversation. Besides, they often bore me, but I don't give them any crap about it.
Everyone else calls it sleeping
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list. Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
Politics has its place but has be devisive since it’s inception.
Does political thread(s) serve to enhance this forum…OR… detract from this forum.
Personally, I find it an enhancement. Yes, it can be and often is divisive, but that is a reflection of our society. If people can't handle it, they should remove themselves from the conversation, NOT remove the conversation from the forum.
We have, here, an extremely eclectic group of people. People of all ages and occupations, and a wide variety of beliefs, and both genders. Or more, if that's what trips your triggers. All of us bound together by a hobby that is under fire by some well funded extremists who get their jollies by forcing their views on others. Especially if that force doesn't actually affect anything in their own lives.
All of that above means that we are a rare example of the kind of intellectual cross-pollination of ideas that was inherent to our "Great Experiment" of a democratic republic. We are the vestiges of what truly made America great. Yes, it's messy, and sometimes we get our little feelings hurt, but it's well worth it. At least, it is for me.
BTW, I have no earthly idea where my social security card, issued in '72 or '73 if I recall, might be at this time. My DD214 has served that purpose a few times, though, and my Driver's License and Voter Registration card have been required every time I vote. Even though the lady at the polls is my neighbor, and knows who I am on sight.
Carry on.
Steve, appreciate your sincere words, but oblige me. Hypothetically, If I were an emotional type personality, I could pick and choose certain things you said, albeit sincere to you, out of context, take it personally, etc etc and turn it into something, unintentional by yourself, negative, condescending or malicious. My point is words on a forum, like life, are subjective to the individual receiving or perceiving them. I’ve been around the forum long enough to get to know you and can distinguish what you’re trying to convey. And I agree with what you wrote.
I believe that no subject matter should be off limits. I guess where I draw the proverbial line in cordial conversation discourse is when the thread(s) gets personal (to whomever) and name calling or negative comments ensue all in the name of proving one is more correct than another based off their beliefs or intel sources.
Personally, I could give two phucks, I’m not easily offended nor do I take any subject matter too seriously. My preference for conversational discourse is always face to face vs words on paper, so to speak.
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@Amos_Umwhat said:
and my Driver's License and Voter Registration card have been required every time I vote.
Carry on.
I have never been asked for an ID at the polling site. My name and street address get checked against the printout though.
That's interesting. I don't get to get to the printout until I've shown ID to Mrs. Mayse, whose house I can see from my yard, whose husband has helped me shovel the ditch and remove some trees. I've never challenged it with "you know me" or anything, since when I walk in the door she say's "Hi, Steve".
So, the whole flap seems silly to me. It's just like showing ID when I buy alcohol. Nearing 70, bald head and white whiskers, I have to show my ID to the 18 year old in order to purchase. So, asking for ID to vote doesn't seem too inconvenient a request in a country that advertises "One person = One vote" all over the world.
I will, however, be upset and refuse to cooperate in the near future when all this builds to the point that the gummint starts demanding that we all be micro-chipped. Shouldn't be too long now.
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I will, however, be upset and refuse to cooperate in the near future when all this builds to the point that the gummint starts demanding that we all be micro-chipped. Shouldn't be too long now.
We are already microchipped. It's called the cell phone.
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I will, however, be upset and refuse to cooperate in the near future when all this builds to the point that the gummint starts demanding that we all be micro-chipped. Shouldn't be too long now.
We are already microchipped. It's called the cell phone.
I accidentally left my phone at work last week. The only minor inconvenience was not having an alarm clock.
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I will, however, be upset and refuse to cooperate in the near future when all this builds to the point that the gummint starts demanding that we all be micro-chipped. Shouldn't be too long now.
We are already microchipped. It's called the cell phone.
I accidentally left my phone at work last week. The only minor inconvenience was not having an alarm clock.
You're not the target.
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I noticed at the beginning of this clip Bruce Springsteen said "Kamala" (Ka-MALLA) with emphasis on the second syllable, the wrong way, bad way, the race it's way, but I'm sure he'll get a pass on that.
Also, I noticed the applause was weak and lasted only a few seconds after he says he supports Harris & Walz but next he told them what they really love to hear, and the crowd gives a huge cheer after he tells them he's there to oppose Trump & Vance.
@Bob_Luken said:
I noticed at the beginning of this clip Bruce Springsteen said "Kamala" (Ka-MALLA) with emphasis on the second syllable, the wrong way, bad way, the race it's way, but I'm sure he'll get a pass on that.
Also, I noticed the applause was weak and lasted only a few seconds after he says he supports Harris & Walz but next he told them what they really love to hear, and the crowd gives a huge cheer after he tells them he's there to oppose Trump & Vance.
Well spoken. Thanks for that info Bob. Best political statement posted here yet. And to think.... all this time I thought you were a supporter of the Trumpster fire. I didn't peg you for a Liberal Democrat. I learned something new today.
@Bob_Luken said:
I noticed at the beginning of this clip Bruce Springsteen said "Kamala" (Ka-MALLA) with emphasis on the second syllable, the wrong way, bad way, the race it's way, but I'm sure he'll get a pass on that.
Also, I noticed the applause was weak and lasted only a few seconds after he says he supports Harris & Walz but next he told them what they really love to hear, and the crowd gives a huge cheer after he tells them he's there to oppose Trump & Vance.
Some people say it incorrectly unintentionally. Others say it incorrectly to be pejorative. The first kind get a pass, and the second kind don't.
Before anyone asks, "how do someone know," the answer is that they don't, and so sometimes intentions are interpreted incorrectly.
I guess I can understand why people mispronounce her name. After all, she has two humps and look like she is as dry as a bone, sort of like the desert animal that the mispronunciation rhymes with. However, If you don't want that to happen to you, then learn the name and say it correctly. It's not like she's an obscure figure...
A name is the only thing that you own which nobody can ever take away, and so people take pronouncing them seriously.
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@Bob_Luken said: @VegasFrank
People say camel-a? Who? Those MA guys? I only have heard it two ways. Neither rhymes with camel.
Man I can't believe that you haven't heard camel-ah. I probably heard it that way more than any other way, including the correct way.
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A statue of Nancy pelosi's desk with a poop on it has been installed in the national Mall with approval of the federal government. It is being guarded for 7 days while it is up temporarily.
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You can put a piece of tape over your camera.
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
And we generally don't talk politics because we're trying to have a good time not make each other all pissed off. Except for Pete. 😂
Serious question??? Or not?
Politics has its place but has be devisive since it’s inception.
Does political thread(s) serve to enhance this forum…OR… detract from this forum.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
I stay quiet on vHerf all the time. Sometimes I join in the conversation, but plenty of times I don't. It's nice to be among friends, even if I have nothing to add to the conversation. Besides, they often bore me, but I don't give them any crap about it.
Personally, I find it an enhancement. Yes, it can be and often is divisive, but that is a reflection of our society. If people can't handle it, they should remove themselves from the conversation, NOT remove the conversation from the forum.
We have, here, an extremely eclectic group of people. People of all ages and occupations, and a wide variety of beliefs, and both genders. Or more, if that's what trips your triggers. All of us bound together by a hobby that is under fire by some well funded extremists who get their jollies by forcing their views on others. Especially if that force doesn't actually affect anything in their own lives.
All of that above means that we are a rare example of the kind of intellectual cross-pollination of ideas that was inherent to our "Great Experiment" of a democratic republic. We are the vestiges of what truly made America great. Yes, it's messy, and sometimes we get our little feelings hurt, but it's well worth it. At least, it is for me.
BTW, I have no earthly idea where my social security card, issued in '72 or '73 if I recall, might be at this time. My DD214 has served that purpose a few times, though, and my Driver's License and Voter Registration card have been required every time I vote. Even though the lady at the polls is my neighbor, and knows who I am on sight.
Carry on.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
Everyone else calls it sleeping
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
Steve, appreciate your sincere words, but oblige me. Hypothetically, If I were an emotional type personality, I could pick and choose certain things you said, albeit sincere to you, out of context, take it personally, etc etc and turn it into something, unintentional by yourself, negative, condescending or malicious. My point is words on a forum, like life, are subjective to the individual receiving or perceiving them. I’ve been around the forum long enough to get to know you and can distinguish what you’re trying to convey. And I agree with what you wrote.
I believe that no subject matter should be off limits. I guess where I draw the proverbial line in cordial conversation discourse is when the thread(s) gets personal (to whomever) and name calling or negative comments ensue all in the name of proving one is more correct than another based off their beliefs or intel sources.
Personally, I could give two phucks, I’m not easily offended nor do I take any subject matter too seriously. My preference for conversational discourse is always face to face vs words on paper, so to speak.
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
I have never been asked for an ID at the polling site. My name and street address get checked against the printout though.
That's interesting. I don't get to get to the printout until I've shown ID to Mrs. Mayse, whose house I can see from my yard, whose husband has helped me shovel the ditch and remove some trees. I've never challenged it with "you know me" or anything, since when I walk in the door she say's "Hi, Steve".
So, the whole flap seems silly to me. It's just like showing ID when I buy alcohol. Nearing 70, bald head and white whiskers, I have to show my ID to the 18 year old in order to purchase. So, asking for ID to vote doesn't seem too inconvenient a request in a country that advertises "One person = One vote" all over the world.
I will, however, be upset and refuse to cooperate in the near future when all this builds to the point that the gummint starts demanding that we all be micro-chipped. Shouldn't be too long now.
"If you do not read the newspapers you're uninformed. If you do read the newspapers, you're misinformed." -- Mark Twain
We are already microchipped. It's called the cell phone.
Better check his id
Interesting their similarities 😜😜😜
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
His mustache is bigger than hers.
Trapped in the People's Communist Republic of Massachusetts.
I accidentally left my phone at work last week. The only minor inconvenience was not having an alarm clock.
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
Stop trying to hijack this thread @IndustMech. If these guys can't stay on track it loses all entertainment value.
Thanks for noticing.
I know, You're a big dog and I'm on the list.
Let's eat, GrandMa. / Let's eat GrandMa. -- Punctuation saves lives
It'll be fine once the swelling goes down.
Everyone at my polling place knows me, calls me by name but I'm still required to show ID. I think I like they follow the law.
Don't let the wife know what you spend on guns, ammo or cigars.
You're not the target.
Loose cannon? Billionaires have too much power.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/25/politics/elon-musk-vladimir-putin/index.html
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A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
I noticed at the beginning of this clip Bruce Springsteen said "Kamala" (Ka-MALLA) with emphasis on the second syllable, the wrong way, bad way, the race it's way, but I'm sure he'll get a pass on that.
Also, I noticed the applause was weak and lasted only a few seconds after he says he supports Harris & Walz but next he told them what they really love to hear, and the crowd gives a huge cheer after he tells them he's there to oppose Trump & Vance.
Well spoken. Thanks for that info Bob. Best political statement posted here yet. And to think.... all this time I thought you were a supporter of the Trumpster fire. I didn't peg you for a Liberal Democrat. I learned something new today.
Some people say it incorrectly unintentionally. Others say it incorrectly to be pejorative. The first kind get a pass, and the second kind don't.
Before anyone asks, "how do someone know," the answer is that they don't, and so sometimes intentions are interpreted incorrectly.
I guess I can understand why people mispronounce her name. After all, she has two humps and look like she is as dry as a bone, sort of like the desert animal that the mispronunciation rhymes with. However, If you don't want that to happen to you, then learn the name and say it correctly. It's not like she's an obscure figure...
A name is the only thing that you own which nobody can ever take away, and so people take pronouncing them seriously.
@VegasFrank
People say camel-a? Who? Those MA guys? I only have heard it two ways. Neither rhymes with camel.
Man I can't believe that you haven't heard camel-ah. I probably heard it that way more than any other way, including the correct way.
A statue of Nancy pelosi's desk with a poop on it has been installed in the national Mall with approval of the federal government. It is being guarded for 7 days while it is up temporarily.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/poop-emoji-statue-near-us-capitol-evokes-stain-jan-6-riot-2024-10-25/
A good cigar and whiskey solve most problems.
Maybe she should just shorten it like King Tut did.