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Trump cheats at golf - the ONE and ONLY politics thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by SnarkShark, Jan 22, 2016.

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  1. service_gamer

    service_gamer Well-Known Member

    Sorry, I didn't mean to put words in your mouth.

    I'm not trying to argue against his comment as a generalization, I just think that a lot of posters here (and I'd put myself at the top of the list) have gone for quick, cutting insults. It struck me as odd that this particular comment made him persona non grata.
     
  2. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    No worries, no apology needed. Just wanted to clarify.

    And while I see some validity in your overall point, I also wonder if there's a straw that broke the camel's back thing at work here. I could be wrong. I just know I'd pretty much (but not totally) ignored his over-the-topness as best I could but I also couldn't let that one go. If that makes me the bad guy, I'll wear it.
     
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  3. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    You were right. We all got used to tony's ridiculous, sweeping generalizations to the point of being numb, but that one deserved a response and yours was well done.
     
  4. service_gamer

    service_gamer Well-Known Member

    I feel odd speaking on behalf of the guy, but isn't it possible that he's embraced the role of the villain? I replied to an incendiary comment of his once with a snarky reference to the telenovela meme incident, but I also had a lengthy post directed his way and he responded cordially. Maybe it's just a chicken-and-egg situation in which he goes scorched in response to people calling him a buffoon which perpetuates the perception.
     
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  5. service_gamer

    service_gamer Well-Known Member

    I certainly understand and respect that viewpoint.
     
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  6. BitterYoungMatador2

    BitterYoungMatador2 Well-Known Member

    I seriously would like to have a drink with o_t to see if the real life persona and the online one are similar. That said, I don't care enough to fly or travel to do it.
     
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  7. swingline

    swingline Well-Known Member

    I, for one, welcome my Lugnuts overlord.
     
  8. Vombatus

    Vombatus Well-Known Member

    This long national nightmare of an election will be over in 21 days.

    That would be a good time to have a big gathering and group hug.

    And, of course, the 2020 Election begins 21 days from now.
     
  9. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    This should brighten some spirits here.

     
  10. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

  11. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    I think it's been pretty civil compared to other election years.
     
  12. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    Simple, he's gonna kill them really bigly.
     
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