Let's quit bashing for a while

[DeaconKC]

How about we quit bashing the states or countries that some of us live in for a bit? Yes, it enrages me too the stuff some of our whacko politicians stir up, but those members stranded in those states or countries don't need to be dragged through even more grief than they are already enduring.

 

And DON'T give the line of "Why don't you move?" That's awfully arrogant. My Missus and I were stuck in Illinois for many years as we were the caregivers for our parents until they passed, so we couldn't leave until then. Or maybe our Pards on here are being cared for and that's where their caregivers have to live because of jobs or the rest of their families. 

 

So please, on this Christmas Day, try SUPPORTING our friends stuck in those states.

[Sedalia Dave]

Well Said

[Cypress Sun]

 

This from the guy who lives in the same state as the Powerball winner!

 

Is it okay if we still knock Russia?

[Yul Lose]

2 hours ago, DeaconKC said:

How about we quit bashing the states or countries that some of us live in for a bit? Yes, it enrages me too the stuff some of our whacko politicians stir up, but those members stranded in those states or countries don't need to be dragged through even more grief than they are already enduring.

 

And DON'T give the line of "Why don't you move?" That's awfully arrogant. My Missus and I were stuck in Illinois for many years as we were the caregivers for our parents until they passed, so we couldn't leave until then. Or maybe our Pards on here are being cared for and that's where their caregivers have to live because of jobs or the rest of their families. 

 

So please, on this Christmas Day, try SUPPORTING our friends stuck in those states.

Thank you. Stuck I am, Mrs. Lose has most of her family within 70 miles and leaving them would break her heart. I couldn’t do that to her.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

1 hour ago, Cypress Sun said:

 

Is it okay if we still knock Russia?

Ok by me.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

2 hours ago, Cypress Sun said:

 

Is it okay if we still knock Russia?

And China!

[Chantry]

That's right, spoil all my fun!  

[Eyesa Horg]

3 hours ago, Cypress Sun said:

 

Is it okay if we still knock Russia?

Not in front of Johnny First.

[Eyesa Horg]

33 minutes ago, Chantry said:

That's right, spoil all my fun!  

There's always somebody 

[Dapper Dave]

Well, I still don't trust anyone from LoompaLand. They look funny and sing funny.  So there!

[Rye Miles #13621]

We’re bashing the politics especially the strict gun laws, we’re not bashing the people unless of course the ones that vote for these numbskulls that pass those laws. I feel bad for our shooting pards that live in those states and are stuck. I know how that can be. I have cousins in California that would love to get out but it’s not easy for them. I also have some friends in Illinois. I’m glad I’m in the pro gun state of Ohio but that could change within a couple elections, ya never know! 

[Cypress Sun]

17 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

We’re bashing the politics especially the strict gun laws, we’re not bashing the people unless of course the ones that vote for these numbskulls that pass those laws. I feel bad for our shooting pards that live in those states and are stuck. I know how that can be. I have cousins in California that would love to get out but it’s not easy for them. I also have some friends in Illinois. I’m glad I’m in the pro gun state of Ohio but that could change within a couple elections, ya never know! 

 

Within one four year voting cycle, everything could change....everything. 

 

Not trying to change it to politics, but you HAVE to vote in EVERY voting opportunity....every one regardless of how trivial it may seem. 

 

Now, if this post is out of line....please delete it mods.

[Cypress Sun]

13 hours ago, Dapper Dave said:

Well, I still don't trust anyone from LoompaLand. They look funny and sing funny.  So there!

 

Never been to LoompaLand,

 

Been to Never Never Land or at least that's what the anesthesiologist said.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

But, but, but, "Bashing" is such a favorite pass time inna Saloon 😜

[Subdeacon Joe]

1 hour ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

But, but, but, "Bashing" is such a favorite pass time inna Saloon 😜

 

Well, you'll just have to wait for the next shipment of pool cues comes in!

[Eyesa Horg]

1 hour ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

But, but, but, "Bashing" is such a favorite pass time inna Saloon 😜

Just don't take it personally for goodness sake unless you're the one that voted for the issue getting bashed! 

[Forty Rod SASS 3935]

1 hour ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

 

But, but, but, "Bashing" is such a favorite pass time inna Saloon 😜

Agreed.  It's one of the few hobbies I have left...and it's really inexpensive.

 

I seldom bash anyone as an individual, although every now and again someone will hit my switch and I'll let go.  If I get to that point I won't don't pull any punches, so I keep a tight rein on it.  I violent temper needs a hard fist to keep it under control.....and no one wants to see me lose it.

[Subdeacon Joe]

2 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

We’re bashing the politics especially the strict gun laws, we’re not bashing the people unless of course the ones that vote for these numbskulls

 

Nice thought but 

 

2 hours ago, Cypress Sun said:

Within one four year voting cycle, everything could change....everything. 

 

Sort of like blaming the defenders at the Alamo for losing. Even if every gun owner voted single issue, we would be out voted.  Especially with Rank Choice Voting in the primaries.  Sometimes it's like a choice between Stalin and Krushchev. Worst and worster. 

[Cypress Sun]

33 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

 

Nice thought but 

 

 

Sort of like blaming the defenders at the Alamo for losing. Even if every gun owner voted single issue, we would be out voted.  Especially with Rank Choice Voting in the primaries.  Sometimes it's like a choice between Stalin and Krushchev. Worst and worster. 

 

I'm not blaming anyone or any group of people. 

 

These people don't just start running for governor out of nowhere. They start with city councils, county commissioner, mayor, dog catcher, sheriff, judges, school boards, etc. In other words, it starts locally much of the time. When's the last time anyone actually did a little research on the prospective judge of the circuit court that wants to retain their job, the prospective school board member, the prospective city council member or even sheriff. 

 

Some state laws start with homegrown amendments to the state constitution that, on the surface, seem like good ideas...until you do research and discover the sponsors and hidden reasoning behind the sponsor support. Many times, the wording of the proposed amendment or bill is misleading and/or seemingly innocuous when it is far from that.

 

Research everyone and everything that is on the ballot, that's all I'm saying.

 

I'll stop here, lest it start a political slugfest.

[Rye Miles #13621]

1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

 

Nice thought but 

 

 

Sort of like blaming the defenders at the Alamo for losing. Even if every gun owner voted single issue, we would be out voted.  Especially with Rank Choice Voting in the primaries.  Sometimes it's like a choice between Stalin and Krushchev. Worst and worster. 

We get it, you’re outnumbered out there! Very sad 😔 

[Subdeacon Joe]

2 hours ago, Cypress Sun said:

These people don't just start running for governor out of nowhere. They start with city councils, county commissioner, mayor, dog catcher, sheriff, judges, school boards, etc. In other words, it starts locally much of the time.

 

Right....someone out of Three Rivers or Galt will get the same same state wide recognition as someone from San Jose, or Oakland.

 

As I recall Pelosi started as a Marin County supervisor.  She had more political power there than an assemblyman from one of the Central Valley or Eastern Sierra districts. 

[Sixgun Seamus]

2 hours ago, Cypress Sun said:

 

Research everyone and everything that is on the ballot, that's all I'm saying.

 

Several years ago, I was on a tour of the county jail with a local organization. Our tour guide was a Deputy Sheriff who also happened to be running for County Sheriff. At the end of the tour, he asked for any questions. I asked him, "What is your position on the Second  Amendment?". He didn't hesitate for a second and answered, "Should have been the first." He got my vote and was not running on my affiliated party's ticket. I am a one issue voter.

Edited December 26, 2025 by Sixgun Seamus

[Rye Miles #13621]

14 minutes ago, Sixgun Seamus said:

Several years ago, I was on a tour of the county jail with a local organization. Our tour guide was a Deputy Sheriff who also happened to be running for County Sheriff. At the end of the tour, he asked for any questions. I asked him, "What is your position on the Second  Amendment?". He didn't hesitate for a second and answered, "Should have been the first." He got my vote and was not running on my affiliated party's ticket. I am a one issue voter.

Me too and I find that generally if they’re a Second Amendment supporter other values seem to fall in line as well.

[Cypress Sun]

1 hour ago, Subdeacon Joe said:

 

Right....someone out of Three Rivers or Galt will get the same same state wide recognition as someone from San Jose, or Oakland.

 

As I recall Pelosi started as a Marin County supervisor.  She had more political power there than an assemblyman from one of the Central Valley or Eastern Sierra districts. 

 

What the hell Joe? Do you think I'm referring to California? I'm not. Other than this lone post, I have not said anything about nor implied ANYTHING about CA.

 

The last I looked there are 50 States that vote on everything from dog catcher to the POTUS. 

 

If you want to give up, go ahead...no skin off my butt...but quit acting like someone is personally insulting you any time you perceive (incorrectly in this case) that someone mentions CA.

 

I'm out of this thread.

[Dapper Dave]

16 hours ago, Rye Miles #13621 said:

We’re bashing the politics especially the strict gun laws, we’re not bashing the people unless of course the ones that vote for these numbskulls that pass those laws. I feel bad for our shooting pards that live in those states and are stuck. I know how that can be. I have cousins in California that would love to get out but it’s not easy for them. I also have some friends in Illinois. I’m glad I’m in the pro gun state of Ohio but that could change within a couple elections, ya never know! 

I feel ya - I am in AZ and we have been a pro-gun state since we became a state in 1912...and if we lose the two houses of the Legislature in November, everything will change, for the far worse. 

Edited December 27, 2025 by Dapper Dave

[watab kid]

On 12/25/2025 at 10:54 AM, DeaconKC said:

How about we quit bashing the states or countries that some of us live in for a bit? Yes, it enrages me too the stuff some of our whacko politicians stir up, but those members stranded in those states or countries don't need to be dragged through even more grief than they are already enduring.

 

And DON'T give the line of "Why don't you move?" That's awfully arrogant. My Missus and I were stuck in Illinois for many years as we were the caregivers for our parents until they passed, so we couldn't leave until then. Or maybe our Pards on here are being cared for and that's where their caregivers have to live because of jobs or the rest of their families. 

 

So please, on this Christmas Day, try SUPPORTING our friends stuck in those states.

i hear ya , im in the same place - ive wanted to leave here but had anchors that would not allow and now im feeling so olad and so overwhelmed by what we have "accumulated" that i dont see leaving here alive , we are currently embarrassed on the national stage not just by our governors actions, lies and performance as the potential VP but very much bu the multi billion dallar fraud that he refuses to address , 

 

ill probably stay and make an effort to change/fix but i dont see myself getting to move as id like to , besides i like my home and wthe good things about where we live , 

 

but - its fine by me if ya want to bash - gives incentive to make changes and improve HERE so i can enjoy staying , 

[Texas Jack Black]

 I have always been amazed that saying the truth is called bashing.?

 Happy NewYear

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

I thought this would be a quiet friendly topic.

[Texas Jack Black]

1 hour ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said:

I thought this would be a quiet friendly topic.

  Happy NewYear

[Widder, SASS #59054]

I've NEVER bashed nor said a discouraging word about Santa or any of his Elf's.

 

..........Widder

 

[Texas Jack Black]

2 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said:

I've NEVER bashed nor said a discouraging word about Santa or any of his Elf's.

 

..........Widder

 

 You are a good boy .Try to be kinder to old TW😉

[DeaconKC]

4 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said:

I've NEVER bashed nor said a discouraging word about Santa or any of his Elf's.

 

..........Widder

 

 

1 hour ago, Texas Jack Black said:

 You are a good boy .Try to be kinder to old TW😉

Ya know......the very thought of TW as one of Santa's elfs is quite .....well......ummm.......

[Widder, SASS #59054]

Think about this........... when TW was in his teens and before he got married, his name was a part of MOST DAD's new years resolution

list.   

 

Now that he's married and a family man (and owns a few weed eaters) New Years resolutions have become more 'civil'.....

 

..........Widder

 

Edited December 28, 2025 by Widder, SASS #59054

[Ozark Huckleberry]

The truth dies in darkness. 'Not bashing' is exactly what bad politics wants.

 

 

[Sedalia Dave]

4 hours ago, Ozark Huckleberry said:

The truth dies in darkness. 'Not bashing' is exactly what bad politics wants.

 

 

 

The OP is talking about personal attacks under the guise of the oft used broad brush of  "It's their/your fault because they/you voted for it."