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Another newbie here
« on: February 11, 2009, 10:32:27 PM »
Hi,

I was invited by Thundley 4 and recognize some other familiar names.  This is probably the most sane board I have seen, debating politics on some other sites is much too frustrating. 

I have a question.  I started a thread by quoting an article I read about several states reaffirming their sovereignty.  The line that caught my attention was something like is this a prelude to secession.  Well the thread lasted about ten minutes and disappeared.

What did I do wrong??

Thanks,
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2009, 10:35:25 PM »
Hello and welcome 5412.

The thread is still There
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2009, 10:41:57 PM »
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2009, 10:51:24 PM »
Hi,

Thanks.  I thought I started the thread under breaking news but it is in general discussions, I must have screwed up.

Probably should tell you that I am almost 70, former Marine, grew up in Illinois, now live in FL with a summer home in IL.....and have married grandchildren.

I am very active on the Cub website and get tangled up in the political threads in the non-babeball discussions.  Arguing with some of those clowns is as frustrating as trying to put toothpaste back into a tube. 

In the last two weeks my guess is a dozen of my peers have expressed to me that they are truly afraid.........afraid of our government.  This is not the America I grew up in at all. 

In a letter to my children and grandchildren on inaguration day I predicted that when it came to domestic issues BO's lack of experience and leadership will show quickly as the inmates will be in charge of the asylum.  My guess was the libs in congress will feel like they hit the jackpot.  If the republicans do not do their job as a minority party....keep the majority party honest, they may very well have indeed hit the jackpot. 

Never did I think that he would violate the public trust so quickly.  Hell even Jimmie Carter and Clinton took a few years, BO has established an entirely new record, one that will stand for years to come. 

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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2009, 11:36:22 PM »
Quote from: 5412 on February 11, 2009, 10:51:24 PM
Hi,

Thanks.  I thought I started the thread under breaking news but it is in general discussions, I must have screwed up.

Probably should tell you that I am almost 70, former Marine, grew up in Illinois, now live in FL with a summer home in IL.....and have married grandchildren.

I am very active on the Cub website and get tangled up in the political threads in the non-babeball discussions.  Arguing with some of those clowns is as frustrating as trying to put toothpaste back into a tube. 

In the last two weeks my guess is a dozen of my peers have expressed to me that they are truly afraid.........afraid of our government.  This is not the America I grew up in at all. 

In a letter to my children and grandchildren on inaguration day I predicted that when it came to domestic issues BO's lack of experience and leadership will show quickly as the inmates will be in charge of the asylum.  My guess was the libs in congress will feel like they hit the jackpot.  If the republicans do not do their job as a minority party....keep the majority party honest, they may very well have indeed hit the jackpot. 

Never did I think that he would violate the public trust so quickly.  Hell even Jimmie Carter and Clinton took a few years, BO has established an entirely new record, one that will stand for years to come. 

regards,
5412


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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2009, 12:58:01 AM »
Quote from: 5412 on February 11, 2009, 10:51:24 PM
Hi,

Thanks.  I thought I started the thread under breaking news but it is in general discussions, I must have screwed up.


you didn't screw up, 5412.  I moved it to from breaking news to general discussion, where it seemed better suited.

welcome to CC.
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2009, 01:07:41 AM »
Quote from: 5412 on February 11, 2009, 10:32:27 PM
Hi,

I was invited by Thundley 4 and recognize some other familiar names.  This is probably the most sane board I have seen, debating politics on some other sites is much too frustrating. 

I have a question.  I started a thread by quoting an article I read about several states reaffirming their sovereignty.  The line that caught my attention was something like is this a prelude to secession.  Well the thread lasted about ten minutes and disappeared.

What did I do wrong??

Thanks,
5412

Good to have ya here, 5412, and thanks for your service.  :cheersmate:
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2009, 01:18:49 AM »
Welcome 5412, good to have you here. :)
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2009, 05:43:20 AM »
Good Morning,

Thanks folks.

It is nice to have a place to go and realize you are not insane; there are still folks in this world who believe in right and wrong, have some work ethic and believe that the Constitution gave us all equal opportunity, but there was not guarantee of equal results.

Semper Fi as well.  There was a book written about 20 years ago, something like all I needed to learn about life I learned in kindergarden.  I often thought about a sequel, all I needed to learn about life I learned in the Marine Corps.  I never regretted my time there one bit.

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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2009, 05:58:56 AM »
Hi 5412,
Welcome to the board.
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2009, 06:05:37 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on February 12, 2009, 05:58:56 AM
Hi 5412,
Welcome to the board.

My sentiments exactly.
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2009, 07:57:53 AM »
Welcome...we can always use more Cubbie fans around here!  :cheersmate:
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2009, 08:01:25 AM »
Quote from: Flame on February 12, 2009, 07:57:53 AM
Welcome...we can always use more Cubbie fans around here!  :cheersmate:

What? you're one too? :)
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2009, 08:29:50 AM »
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2009, 08:32:47 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on February 12, 2009, 08:01:25 AM
What? you're one too? :)

there goes the neighborhood. :-)
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2009, 08:40:36 AM »
Quote from: Flame on February 12, 2009, 08:29:50 AM
Heck yeah!

That's at least 4 that I know of on this board.  :cheersmate:
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #16 on: February 12, 2009, 09:28:46 AM »
Quote from: Wretched Excess on February 12, 2009, 08:32:47 AM
there goes the neighborhood. :-)

That's what I'm thinking.


The CrossTown Classic will be interesting this year.
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2009, 10:59:50 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on February 12, 2009, 08:40:36 AM
That's at least 4 that I know of on this board.  :cheersmate:

the ongoing baseball thread for the first half of the season goes up during spring training. :wink:

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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #18 on: February 12, 2009, 11:18:01 AM »
Quote from: Wretched Excess on February 12, 2009, 10:59:50 AM
the ongoing baseball thread for the first half of the season goes up during spring training. :wink:



Woot!  I love baseball...planning on seeing the Cubbies when the play the Nationals this summer.  My boys are signed up, draft/tryouts are in a couple weeks, then practices frie up the first week in March...love love love it!
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #19 on: February 12, 2009, 01:12:49 PM »
Quote from: Flame on February 12, 2009, 11:18:01 AM
Woot!  I love baseball...planning on seeing the Cubbies when the play the Nationals this summer.  My boys are signed up, draft/tryouts are in a couple weeks, then practices frie up the first week in March...love love love it!

I suppose you know, madam, that Nebraska now owns the Chicago Cubs.

And their real-estate in Chicago, too.
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #20 on: February 12, 2009, 01:27:19 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on February 12, 2009, 01:12:49 PM
I suppose you know, madam, that Nebraska now owns the Chicago Cubs.

And their real-estate in Chicago, too.

yes, i knew that....and I WILL go to a game a Wrigley before I leave this earth!
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #21 on: February 12, 2009, 02:25:28 PM »
Quote from: Flame on February 12, 2009, 11:18:01 AM
Woot!  I love baseball...planning on seeing the Cubbies when the play the Nationals this summer.  My boys are signed up, draft/tryouts are in a couple weeks, then practices frie up the first week in March...love love love it!

cub fans are always aglow with optimism about their team, right up until the moment in the season when they all simultaneously become suicidal. :bolt:   :-)
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2009, 05:38:00 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on February 12, 2009, 08:40:36 AM
That's at least 4 that I know of on this board.  :cheersmate:

That's nearly half of all known Cubs fans nationwide.
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #23 on: February 12, 2009, 06:56:21 PM »
Quote from: Wretched Excess on February 12, 2009, 02:25:28 PM
cub fans are always aglow with optimism about their team, right up until the moment in the season when they all simultaneously become suicidal. :bolt:   :-)

The Cubs are great, right up until October....I know it, and love them anyway!
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Re: Another newbie here
« Reply #24 on: February 12, 2009, 10:05:28 PM »
Quote from: Flame on February 12, 2009, 01:27:19 PM
yes, i knew that....and I WILL go to a game a Wrigley before I leave this earth!

When you are ready to come to Wrigley please let us know.  My wife and I have met many a Cub fan from the Cubs board for lunch before a game.  I saw my first game there in 1944. I guess I am a slow learner.....

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