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Across the Fence:  A little more manners please  |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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 Posted - Oct 19 2012 : 8:40:14 PM
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I don't want to get into a political argument or name calling or what ever, but I'm just saying on ALL sides, that I wish we could all bring down the level of hate and name calling and have a more genteel political atmosphere. Frankly, I'm starting to be afraid of all sides! Makes me want to go live in a cave!
Manners, ladies and gentlemen, manners!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
http://thegimpyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
http://pinterest.com/annikaloveshats/
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
1874 Posts
Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 02:54:45 AM
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Agree! Much more could get accomplished with give and take and far less hate and unkindness!
Blessings,
Linda
Country at Heart |
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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TeresaJ25
True Blue Farmgirl
975 Posts
Teresa
Medford
NY
USA
975 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 12:41:28 PM
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What I find really upsetting are the automated political phone calls that spew nothing but negativity.
Where's the class?
~Teresa
Farmgirl Sister #1348
Little Henhouse on the Island
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AlyssaMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
AlyssaMarie
Palouse
Washington
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 2:40:36 PM
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My husband and I went to a marriage retreat once and they talked about arguing fairly means rather than attacking, using "I" statements. I wish this would apply to politics. Just stand up there and say "I can do this, I won't do that." Keep the other person totally out of the statement.
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 06:35:47 AM
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Cant wait until November 7th, when my mailbox will not be inundated with political flyers,every other phone call I get wont be for a politcal candidate, and the radio will actually play MUSIC again instead of hosting mud slinging contests!
UGH!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 4:35:50 PM
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| I just hope it dies down on facebook after the elections are over. So many dear friends whose posts make me want to cringe...or block them. Whichever side wins, I'm afraid the sour grapes and contrariness will just keep on going. |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 4:58:05 PM
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Yep! I'm a teacher, and it scares me to death to think what my students are learning from this.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 2:18:38 PM
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Yes, there is negativity. But let's remember that in the first two centuries of our nation's lifespan, elections were often literally a slugfest! The truth made its way -- if it got out at all -- so slowly that elections often had already taken place before people learned of it. Today, the glut of information and avenues for commentary about it are so widely, easily and instantly available that it has affected how election campaigns play out. I would rather have this free flow of lies, bigotry, backlash, investigation, and counter-proposals whirling around us ad nauseam than to be cut off from the dialog altogether, no matter how nettlesome it is -- and you're right, it IS!
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 3:42:09 PM
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Well Mara, you do have a point, being a news and internet addict, I would go absolutely bonkers not knowing what was being said and going on in the world and I DO value free speech even if I'm aghast at the manners and nature of it ;)
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
http://thegimpyfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
http://pinterest.com/annikaloveshats/
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 4:36:10 PM
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You go Mara, second that!!!
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Annette Kath
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Annette
Carlock
IL
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Oct 22 2012 : 9:09:32 PM
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My husband told me the presidential debate tonight was getting out of hand. One candidate talking over the other, voices getting louder... My husband decided that was it and he turned the TV off.
Annette |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4741 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2012 : 2:55:48 PM
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I agree that too much information is better than none or worse still being dictated too! My husband came here from Iran in 1975. He is very well informed about politics and reads or watches everything he can to stay that way. We both feel that it is our duty to vote in every election. We are very liberal but keep our opinions to ourselves. We love that this country allows everyone to have their own point of view. Folks just need to remember to stay informed, be passionate and keep it polite!
Dawn in IL |
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