Political Threads

**URBCLONE** · 02-08-2007, 03:58 PM

To all.

Forget.
I.
Said.
Anything.

**cycloneworld** · 02-08-2007, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by URBCLONE

To all.

Forget.
I.
Said.
Anything.

Hey, you are entitled to your opinion just like the rest of us.

And your opinion matters even more because you have the moderating powers.

**PsychedClone** · 02-08-2007, 04:12 PM

Given the level of maturity exhibited by some members of this online community, it is only a question of time until one of these political threads erupts into a full-blown website jihad. You can count on it!

**isuchicago** · 02-08-2007, 04:17 PM

I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.

**Cybone** · 02-08-2007, 04:20 PM

It took a degree in Political Science for me to reailze that I hate politics.

It took working in a law firm to realize that I don't want to be a lawyer.

It took the aforementioned realizations to realize that I need a time machine so I can go back in time and slap myself silly.

**Fletch** · 02-08-2007, 04:22 PM

I'm sorry but I completely agree with Urbclone, this is the one place where I don't have to hear or read about any election brew ha ha. The last thing I want to do is come home after seeing it in the paper and on tv, and then it is on Cyclone Fanatic. Its like getting in to take a bath and have someone tell you its time to shovel snow in 20 below weather. (Best analogy I could do on short notice)

Yes there is a time and place for politics but just not in the middle of sports sports relaxation therapy.

If anything could we just move those threads off of the main page?

**clones_jer** · 02-08-2007, 04:25 PM

blah blah blah, politics bad, blah, blah, blah, and another bump to the top

(for a topic some want outlawed - its the hottest one of the afternoon)

**Michael Lastuvka** · 02-08-2007, 04:27 PM

People, just don't open the thread then! It's so simple because the thread says "Iowa Politics". You have a choice! Just like if I saw a thread named "Life-sized Antonio Banderas blowup doll with realistic genetalia", I wouldn't open it. And that'd be the end of it...simple stuff.

**cycloneworld** · 02-08-2007, 04:28 PM

Like others have said...it's a fairly simple concept...if you don't want to read the Political Threads then don't click on them.

If the words "Political Thread" or "Iowa Politics" can't even appear on your computer screen, then I don't know what to say.

**ISUFan22** · 02-08-2007, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by PsychedClone

Given the level of maturity exhibited by some members of this online community, it is only a question of time until one of these political threads erupts into a full-blown website jihad. You can count on it!

And I won't know whether to close the thread or...

Let it go, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show. I've always liked a good jihad.

**CYVADER** · 02-08-2007, 05:50 PM

2 things that definately don't belong in bars and sports message boards: religion and politics.

**clone33** · 02-08-2007, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by ISU BET

2 things that definately don't belong in bars and sports message boards: religion and politics.

Theres a reason we have an off-topic forum, and if you dont want to read it, dont open it. I love politics! No offense to anyone here, but ignorance about politics is what is killing our country. In the grand scheme of things, what is sports? I dont mind that much about people not wanting to talk about politics, but when you try to discourage religion

. Really?

Brownback for prez in 08!!!

**jtd9046** · 02-08-2007, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by clone33

Theres a reason we have an off-topic forum, and if you dont want to read it, dont open it. I love politics! No offense to anyone here, but ignorance about politics is what is killing our country. In the grand scheme of things, what is sports? I dont mind that much about people not wanting to talk about politics, but when you try to discourage religion

. Really?

Brownback for prez in 08!!!

How was he/she discouraging religion? You think CF is a great place to tell people about your religious views? I sure don't. Also, simply choosing not to discuss politics and holding true to your personal views is not ignorant. It is ignorant to think that this 'political game' our country is playing is not having some sort of negative effects.

**iccyfan** · 02-08-2007, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by isuchicago

but wouldnt it be nice for even one thread to start that fairly represented the communist party??

I'm for anarchy myself! I like wild and wooly lightly-moderated message boards too, but I stay here anyway!

**PsychedClone** · 02-08-2007, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by clone33

Theres a reason we have an off-topic forum, and if you dont want to read it, dont open it. I love politics! No offense to anyone here, but ignorance about politics is what is killing our country. In the grand scheme of things, what is sports? I dont mind that much about people not wanting to talk about politics, but when you try to discourage religion

. Really?

Brownback for prez in 08!!!

I enjoy politics too and have very strong opinions and viewpoints. I also agree with your comment that ignorance of politics is killing this country and would take it even a step further and say that most Americans could use a basic course in Macroeconomics. There is a time and place for everything but a sports forum like this is, IMHO, not the place. I'm sure there are many like me who don't want to weed through this crap on the front page when we log in.