I am a Coward

Which is why I'm here tonight.

I left this site because I disliked the hatred our members were sharing with each other. I feared reading it and dealing with it. That was a mistake - for, when we are silent in the face of adversity - we allow it to continue. I, and we, should continue to contribute to this outstanding site to demonstrate we are part of the solution, not the problem.

Frankly, I wish I could bravely say this action of mine was planned. It was not. The hurtful actions of some of our out of control societal members today cannot go unaddressed. And, we need to show we are not going anywhere due to fear. Our country is better than that. We are better than that.

Thank you for listening, my friends. To you, I promise I will do better.

Hunter

Welcome back. Always good to hear an opinion.

Screw you :)

I'll try to do better...

Welcome back!

Welcome back, sometimes you need to step back to recharge yourself, to regain or find a new perspective.

I have taken a few Chautauqua's from here and other places for just those reasons. Good to see our paths cross again.

A coward doesn't face his weaknesses real or perceived, you sir are no coward.

Hunter, as I told you at that time, your opinions are not only valued and welcome, but also needed and expected...

In my studies of mid-20th Century history, I came across the words of Martin Niemoller...They are as appropriate now as they ever were...

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First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

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You are certainly no coward, sir...:salute:...Ben

Thank you, my friends. You have clearly shown how you, and our system, work.

Hunter

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Originally Posted by UTAH

Thank you, my friends. You have clearly shown how you, and our system, work.

Hunter

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Actually, I'm retired...

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Actually, I'm retired...

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That's where the work really begins, it just doesn't pay as well...:geezer:...Ben

Welcome back..

I can relate..

Glad to have you back Ute. Lots of mean hateful things being said upstairs about a large segment of the American people. I know you were bothered before and left I just wondered how these mean hateful statements are working with you now.

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for, when we are silent in the face of adversity - we allow it to continue. I, and we, should continue to contribute to this outstanding site to demonstrate we are part of the solution, not the problem.

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The solution is usually shot or run off by the problem. Neither is entirely right or wrong but the shooting continues.;)

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Originally Posted by Honda

Glad to have you back Ute. Lots of mean hateful things being said upstairs about a large segment of the American people. I know you were bothered before and left I just wondered how these mean hateful statements are working with you now.

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Wow...

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Originally Posted by Phillbo

Wow...

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I was not speaking of the fools that did what they did at the Congress. I was speaking about many of the members here and elsewhere who supported many of Trumps policies and are not happy about Joe Biden who are being spoken of as in the same ilk as the protestors. You're not dumb Bo you know exactly what I'm talkin about.

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You're not dumb Bo you know exactly what I'm talkin about.

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Yea I'm betting he does but there's a different twist I think. IMHO

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Originally Posted by Honda

I was speaking about many of the members here and elsewhere who supported many of Trumps policies and are not happy about Joe Biden who are being spoken of as in the same ilk as the protestors.

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The place to talk about that, if that is what you believe, is probably in the threads involved, not in a thread welcoming back a long-gone member, whom everyone missed.

Welcome back, UTAH! I thought about you, your motorcycle, Ninja Wife, the Pink Volvo and The Brit many times over the years!!!

I just saw this Bill. I will say again; we are better with you than without you. I hope you stay :salute:

The internet should come with a warning.

CAUTION: YOUR FEELINGS COULD BE HURT.

I forget sometimes too.

...and we all soldier on - as we should. I think it's meant to be.

Hunter

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Originally Posted by Kevin

The place to talk about that, if that is what you believe, is probably in the threads involved, not in a thread welcoming back a long-gone member, whom everyone missed.

Welcome back, UTAH! I thought about you, your motorcycle, Ninja Wife, the Pink Volvo and The Brit many times over the years!!!

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Hi Kevin. Enjoy your intellect and your posts. I'm glad you have come back around after quite a long absence. In the meantime I've been around here every day for a couple of years. With all good intentions I would I ask if it's possible to refrain from lecturing me on how to participate in these forums. Thanking you in advance. Tom

Well, I thought of my comment as a suggestion, rather than a lecture. I get paid for lectures! :D

But I will I certainly take your comment in the spirit I have no doubt it was intended. Thank you for adding your name to the post - it helps personalize interactions, in a good way, I think. It is a lot harder to think of "Tom" as just another anonymous person on the Internet. I don't know who "Honda" is from Adam, but "Tom" is a friend.

Excellent comments, my friends.

I thank all of you.

Hunter