City People (Page 4): If you’re saying you can’t respond to what I said without becoming vulgar, insulting, or anything else that would get you banned, that’s sad. I had presumed as...

FrankR Loc: NYC

Leo_B wrote:

To answer your questions would take this into attic territory and cause being banned in this area. In the old days I'd have just answered. I'm watching more closely what area I'm in and not responding appropriately automatically anymore.

If you’re saying you can’t respond to what I said without becoming vulgar, insulting, or anything else that would get you banned, that’s sad. I had presumed as reasonable adults we could carry on a conversation without that.

FrankR Loc: NYC

Wuligal wrote:

It has nothing to do with life style. It's all about politics.

So you’re saying there’s no room for differences of opinion, that you don’t want me there because I think differently?

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

FrankR wrote:

Where did I say you don’t? Saying you want to spend more money on something implies that “something” is there already. Of course I know that you have most, if not all, of what I mentioned. Apparently you think we’re uncouth, ignorant city slickers who have no idea of anything outside of where we live. Wake up!

You said that if you were to move to the country, you’d like to have those things and wondered what’s wrong with that. The implication is obvious that we don’t have those things now and wouldn’t unless city folks moved out here. That may not be what you meant, but that’s the implication.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

EdJ0307 wrote:

... if it weren't for the city people the country people would still be working their fields with an ox pulling a plow and the farmer walking behind.

Another amusing myth.

Watash

jerryc41 wrote:

Another amusing myth.

Yes. Proving the very thing we are talking about! They bring that type of thinking with them and try to
change us. Ignorance with some stupidity thrown in! Stay in the city! We will make it just fine!

Watash

robertjerl wrote:

New "city slicker" next door asks "... (show quote)

FrankR Loc: NYC

jaymatt wrote:

You said that if you were to move to the country, you’d like to have those things and wondered what’s wrong with that. The implication is obvious that we don’t have those things now and wouldn’t unless city folks moved out here. That may not be what you meant, but that’s the implication.

I said specifically, “Better schools,” which clearly means there are schools, but you would like to see them improved. I also said, “More money spent on first responders,” how do you equate that to mean you don’t have them? Do you think I believe you don’t have police or fire protection, no emergency medical services? Spending more money on means improve what you have, not establish what you don’t.

Leo_B Loc: Houston suburb

FrankR wrote:

If you’re saying you can’t respond to what I said without becoming vulgar, insulting, or anything else that would get you banned, that’s sad. I had presumed as reasonable adults we could carry on a conversation without that.

I'm saying the proper response would discuss the truth about politics to a level that isn't allowed in this section. I don't use vulgarity and don't insult other than some people finding the truth insulting.

Leo_B Loc: Houston suburb

FrankR wrote:

So you’re saying there’s no room for differences of opinion, that you don’t want me there because I think differently?

In many instances that is exactly right. People are leaving certain areas en masse because things have become unbearable. They come here and continue to vote the way they did where they left which gradually converts here to there. I won't say any more and hope this doesn't get me in trouble, but you asked more than once.

FrankR Loc: NYC

Leo_B wrote:

In many instances that is exactly right. People are leaving certain areas en masse because things have become unbearable. They come here and continue to vote the way they did where they left which gradually converts here to there. I won't say any more and hope this doesn't get me in trouble, but you asked more than once.

Thank you for your response, there’s nothing wrong with it. Because we may disagree, there’s no reason to be disagreeable.

singleshot Loc: Georgia

Given the progression of urban sprawl, this will be a moot point in the very near future

Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.

FrankR wrote:

So you’re saying there’s no room for differences of opinion, that you don’t want me there because I think differently?

That is not what I said.....it is what you inferred.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Leo_B wrote:

I'm saying the proper response would discuss the truth about politics to a level that isn't allowed in this section. I don't use vulgarity and don't insult other than some people finding the truth insulting.

Discussing politics deeply? is not allowed in The Attic? That makes no sense to me. I can't imagine how discussing anything "to a level" wouldn't be allowed. According to what guidelines?

Leo_B Loc: Houston suburb

berchman wrote:

Discussing politics deeply? is not allowed in The Attic? That makes no sense to me. I can't imagine how discussing anything "to a level" wouldn't be allowed. According to what guidelines?

We are in the general chit chat section according to the banner at the top of my screen. So your comment isn't applicable.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Leo_B wrote:

We are in the general chit chat section according to the banner at the top of my screen. So your comment isn't applicable.

Whoops! That slipped my mind by page 4.