In regards to polarization created by human constructs:
"Some people's idea of free speech to say what they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage."
~Sir Winston Churchhill
When in doubt, punt!
@MissAdventurous We're child-free, not childless! high five
~ Sunset Snuggles
I have recently discovered that @Sideon gave you a clear reminder about posting political content (same thread April 6, 2022. As a result, your timeout will begin @SuperManCuddles
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States when men were free.” ― Ronald Reagan
Oh. Political quotes okay again, are they, @Sideon? 'Cause I have some quotes regarding Reagan's ideas about what freedom is.
Friendly reminder let’s attempt to stay away from topics that can be viewed as pushing political and or religious views on to others. Our site is world 🌍 wide and many people have varying opinions, on these topics. These topics often seem to be controversial/heat up quickly, which breaks our the peaceful/respectful discussion ideal of the forums. I got you @Sideon
So...political quotes are bad. This isn't the place for them. And yet my eyes are still getting assaulted by Ronald Reagan—as if someone dragged me to wherever he's interred, popped open the casket, and repeatedly slammed my face into his pelvis bone until it crumbled to dust.
Neat. What was the point of that warning again?
@HogboblinZwei ~ Agreed. @SuperManCuddles & @Sideon , It seems to me at this point, where explicit warnings have been given and clearly ignored, the poster of the offending/'triggering' comments should have their post deleted and at a minimum receive a forum timeout. Otherwise, your warnings are hollow and serve to undermine the integrity and "the peaceful/respectful discussion ideal of the forums" you're moderating.
Image deleted after an advisement ~ Thank you!!
In before this thread is locked!
Seriously though, I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who are posting positive messages. They’re more helpful than you probably know.
Special shout out to @MissAdventurous - who seems to have a limitless supply of positive energy. You all are awesome.
“Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.” – Albert Einstein
Yes! ~ A grand Thank You!!! to @MissAdventurous and all the other posters of the good things, for inspiring others and for occasionally posting reminders to not drink whilst pursuing too!! 🤭
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – Mark Twain
And with that, I'm off to pack another moving box!! 📦👍
I love good quotes and collect them:. One I like a lot that I've applied to a lot of things, since I've had time to make a lot of mistakes.
"Don't cling to a mistake just because you spent a long of time making it."
Lol!’
Wishing I had time to type up a transcript... ~ only 33 seconds
-Mandy Hale
Do not postpone today's work to tomorrow
This comes from a geopolitical meet but the underlying message is fantastic and is applicable to all relationships/associations/partnerships.
“Have the strength and comfort level to deal with differences, even if the two sides may not agree on all issues.”
Great quote @TheGMan
It reminds me of another quote I’ve held onto:
“There are no permanent allies, there are no permanent enemies, there are only permanent interests.”