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GT40FIED · 12-29-2003, 03:39 AM

When I was younger someone told me a quote. It was along the lines of "Be wary of anyone involved in politics. The people who are smart enough to be in office are the ones smart enough to not get involved in politics.". I used to laugh at that thought but it's become more and more apparent that it's true. True, there are well meaning politicians out there (though they are few and far between), but they're good intentions are usually screwed up by advisors, public polls, and the like. And politics is such a moot social point. If you don't agree with someone (i.e. republican talking to a democrat) then you end up doing point counterpoint the whole time and no one's mind is changed i nthe least. If you're with like-minded people all you do is ***** and moan about the other side of the table and while you walk away feeling like you made some good points, nothing is really accomplished. We probably have the most registered political parties of any nation in the world, yet we think of ourselves as a bicameral system...seldomly relying on an independent or other candidate to fill public office. Why don't you ever see a candidate from the American Liberal Nazi Green party on TV (no, I didn't make that party up...it's real). All you see is Repub. vs. Democrat. I'm ready to give up altogether.

drdingo21 · 12-29-2003, 09:36 AM

GT40FIED,

I don't follow politics. To me its a waste of time, nothing I want done will happen anyway.

So yea I agree with you and have given up.

Your Friend

JJ

ebpda9 · 12-29-2003, 11:25 AM

LOFL JJ what's with you today that you sound like dear abby ? (no i don't follow that colum, i just read it when i am exteremely bored)

IALuder · 12-29-2003, 12:43 PM

^^lmao. thats funny as hell. a dear abby column. ahahah

VR4_Craver · 12-29-2003, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hondaman-iac
LOFL JJ what's with you today that you sound like dear abby ? (no i don't follow that colum, i just read it when i am exteremely bored)

Man i read that dialy....it makes my day brighter when i realize I am not the only one god is using his sick sense of humor on...

black95gs-t · 01-02-2004, 05:31 PM

That is the most truth in one post that I have seen in a very long time GT.
J

mylittlecivic · 01-02-2004, 11:45 PM

politics are the devil.

MAXed Out · 01-03-2004, 12:52 AM

Hate politics!

GT40FIED · 01-03-2004, 03:28 AM

So here's my new idea...ban ANYONE with an affiliation to a political party from running for ANY office. The candidates would then run solely on their ideas and talents rather than people just voting along party lines and making ridiculously stupid choices (people say there's no wrong choice when voting, but that's just not true). This would also eliminate the partisan bickering on pointless issues and would likely reduce "pork belly" spending and get useful bills passed through legislature much quicker. I can't tell you how often I've sworn at my TV because a perfectly good bill that would've done a world of good for...say...mandated background checks when releasing prisoners to check for prior warrants get shot down because a bunch of douche bags tacked on bits and pieces for special interests which then causes others to vote it down and send a perfectly good idea to the scrap heap. I'm so utterly dissolutioned by how ridiculous politics and especially politicians have become in my admittedly short lifetime alone. F@ck em all. Now it's time for the people to effect change.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 01-03-2004, 12:31 PM

i dont even wana get into it right now, but gt... agreed

MAXed Out · 01-03-2004, 11:54 PM

I agree!

12-29-2003, 03:39 AM	#1
GT40FIED Best...mod...ever Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: At the end of the longest line Age: 43 Posts: 7,451	The futility of politics When I was younger someone told me a quote. It was along the lines of "Be wary of anyone involved in politics. The people who are smart enough to be in office are the ones smart enough to not get involved in politics.". I used to laugh at that thought but it's become more and more apparent that it's true. True, there are well meaning politicians out there (though they are few and far between), but they're good intentions are usually screwed up by advisors, public polls, and the like. And politics is such a moot social point. If you don't agree with someone (i.e. republican talking to a democrat) then you end up doing point counterpoint the whole time and no one's mind is changed i nthe least. If you're with like-minded people all you do is ***** and moan about the other side of the table and while you walk away feeling like you made some good points, nothing is really accomplished. We probably have the most registered political parties of any nation in the world, yet we think of ourselves as a bicameral system...seldomly relying on an independent or other candidate to fill public office. Why don't you ever see a candidate from the American Liberal Nazi Green party on TV (no, I didn't make that party up...it's real). All you see is Repub. vs. Democrat. I'm ready to give up altogether. __________________ 1984 1/2 Mustang GT350 #842, Faster than you...nuff said Anna Fan Club President/Dictator Someday, in the event that mankind actually figures out what it is that this world actually revoles around, thousands of people are going to be shocked and perplexed that it was not them. Sometimes this includes me. "If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." - George Orwell Welcome to the new Amerika

12-29-2003, 11:25 AM	#3
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	LOFL JJ what's with you today that you sound like dear abby ? (no i don't follow that colum, i just read it when i am exteremely bored) __________________

12-29-2003, 12:43 PM	#4
IALuder Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Des Moines IA Age: 39 Posts: 7,908	^^lmao. thats funny as hell. a dear abby column. ahahah __________________ 93 Si H23vtec......soon to be 12lbs 95 Civic EX....automatic DD if you cant dazzle them with your brillance, baffle them with your bullshit.

01-02-2004, 05:31 PM	#6
black95gs-t Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southern Cali Age: 43 Posts: 728	That is the most truth in one post that I have seen in a very long time GT. J __________________ LOONEY TUNES!!!! "Hearts and minds gents.... And if that doesn't work, two in the heart and one in the mind." "Life sucks.....so drop your pants and let the good times roll!" Mycivicjust8u

01-03-2004, 12:52 AM	#8
MAXed Out 6th Gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 39 Posts: 1,974	Hate politics! __________________ SHIFT_MyNuts Some people call it an obsession I just call it my maxima 1997 Maxima SE 5spd, Stillen Body Kit, Warpspeed Y & B pipes, Magnaflow Muffler, Koni Yellows & Tein S-tech springs, JVC Headunit, Directed 7" in dash screen,Stillen Intake, red/clear tail lights, AE mod, Paceseter STS, EL-Glow Gauges, Clutchmasters FX300 Clutch, rebuilt tranny, 19" Mille Miglia Evo 5's with Pirelli Pzero's(summer), 18" Hp D-10 hyper silver wrapped in Goodyear ultra HPR, SPW front strut bar, Helios 7000k HID, Motostorm UDP, Viper 5000Vx alarm, 2 12" PowerClass 124 subs, Kenwood 1200 Watt amp, DVD Changer

12-29-2003, 09:36 AM	#2
drdingo21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Age: 42 Posts: 1,642	GT40FIED, I don't follow politics. To me its a waste of time, nothing I want done will happen anyway. So yea I agree with you and have given up. Your Friend JJ

01-03-2004, 03:28 AM	#9
GT40FIED Best...mod...ever Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: At the end of the longest line Age: 43 Posts: 7,451	So here's my new idea...ban ANYONE with an affiliation to a political party from running for ANY office. The candidates would then run solely on their ideas and talents rather than people just voting along party lines and making ridiculously stupid choices (people say there's no wrong choice when voting, but that's just not true). This would also eliminate the partisan bickering on pointless issues and would likely reduce "pork belly" spending and get useful bills passed through legislature much quicker. I can't tell you how often I've sworn at my TV because a perfectly good bill that would've done a world of good for...say...mandated background checks when releasing prisoners to check for prior warrants get shot down because a bunch of douche bags tacked on bits and pieces for special interests which then causes others to vote it down and send a perfectly good idea to the scrap heap. I'm so utterly dissolutioned by how ridiculous politics and especially politicians have become in my admittedly short lifetime alone. F@ck em all. Now it's time for the people to effect change. __________________ 1984 1/2 Mustang GT350 #842, Faster than you...nuff said Anna Fan Club President/Dictator Someday, in the event that mankind actually figures out what it is that this world actually revoles around, thousands of people are going to be shocked and perplexed that it was not them. Sometimes this includes me. "If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever." - George Orwell Welcome to the new Amerika

01-03-2004, 12:31 PM	#10
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	i dont even wana get into it right now, but gt... agreed __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

01-03-2004, 11:54 PM	#11
MAXed Out 6th Gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 39 Posts: 1,974	I agree! __________________ SHIFT_MyNuts Some people call it an obsession I just call it my maxima 1997 Maxima SE 5spd, Stillen Body Kit, Warpspeed Y & B pipes, Magnaflow Muffler, Koni Yellows & Tein S-tech springs, JVC Headunit, Directed 7" in dash screen,Stillen Intake, red/clear tail lights, AE mod, Paceseter STS, EL-Glow Gauges, Clutchmasters FX300 Clutch, rebuilt tranny, 19" Mille Miglia Evo 5's with Pirelli Pzero's(summer), 18" Hp D-10 hyper silver wrapped in Goodyear ultra HPR, SPW front strut bar, Helios 7000k HID, Motostorm UDP, Viper 5000Vx alarm, 2 12" PowerClass 124 subs, Kenwood 1200 Watt amp, DVD Changer

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