Can I ask a favor re political messages?

[jobob]

Hello ladies -

Now that election season is swinging into high(er) gear, I would like to make a respectful request that people refrain from political posts, as well as subtle and in-your-face political statements in sig lines, avatars, etc.

This is a cycling forum, remember?

Thank you.

- Joanne.

Edited:

Oh bah, before everyone gets their panties in a knot, forget I said it. This is after all a free country (sorry, free world for our non-US friends) and of course you can say and do whatever the heck you want.

[imdeanna]

Hmmm...got to disagree.....

One thing I really like about TE...is how the much the topics can vary and there is always something new to talk about/discuss.....

I don't think we should 'limit' what anyone can or can't talk about....

Isn't that is the whole purpose of "off topic" area..... you have Open topic Cycling...and Open topic Non-cycling....

If you want to only discuss cycling only.... only click into those threads...

I say lets not start limiting what can be discussed

[teigyr]

not to poke the bear or anything

This is straight from the main page:

Remember, the focus of these forums is women's cycling and fitness. Other forums exist elsewhere on the Internet for involved discussions of religion, politics, etc.

[imdeanna]

not to poke the bear or anything

This is straight from the main page:

Remember, the focus of these forums is women's cycling and fitness. Other forums exist elsewhere on the Internet for involved discussions of religion, politics, etc.

Ohhhh....you mean we should 'play by the rules' LOL.... :D
(I've always been bad about that) Heehee :p

[Veronica]

People always have to get their panties in a knot over something. :p

I think everyone should vote for Big Bird or maybe even Oscar the Grouch. Please don't suggest Kermit, he's too green. But the hecklers (whatever their names are...) they could be entertaining!

V.

[teigyr]

I tend to have Unpopular Opinions at times so I've learned to attempt to moderate myself.

I guess I see both sides. Yeah I like thoughtful and intelligent debate but in such a huge forum, there can be hurt feelings. Words come off differently than voices and unless someone has the talent of respecting others opinions while nicely stating their own, some topics can be dangerous.

Then again I'm tired and it's my friday :p:D:p

[mimitabby]

i have no intention of discussing politics. and have not in a long, long time.

[kat_h]

People always have to get their panties in a knot over something. :p

I thought we were supposed to be commando under our bike shorts.


But the hecklers (whatever their names are...) they could be entertaining!

Waldorf and Statler.

[trickytiger]

I never really assumed or noticed that anyone was getting political around here. And, if we did, I'm sure that it would be pretty respectful. I tend to think tough or contentious topics are okay to discuss as long as we all play fair and don't turn it mean.

[ny biker]

I thought we were supposed to be commando under our bike shorts.

That's what I was gonna say. You can't get them in knots if you don't bother wearing any!

[cyclinnewbie]

Personally I hate politics, so I would exercise my God given right to ignore!!!;)

[imdeanna]

Waldorf and Statler.

Oh man...that brings back memories!! I LOVE those two!!!

Funny...I NEVER knew their names!! Be honest...did you know...or did you google???? :D

http://www.drawnandquarterly.com/blog/uploaded_images/JMH-508_2401676~Waldorf-and-Statler-Posters-771789.jpg

[teigyr]

Personally I hate politics, so I would exercise my God given right to ignore!!!;)

:D:D:D

Aha, so now it's a religious discussion!

ok, see why I try to censor myself?!

[maillotpois]

I knew their names. Always have.

Wait - this isn't cycling related! :p

[kat_h]

Oh man...that brings back memories!! I LOVE those two!!!

Funny...I NEVER knew their names!! Be honest...did you know...or did you google???? :D

I always remember that they're both hotels and that Waldorf is one of them. I had to google to get the other.

I'm thinking if we can go from politics to muppets in less than one page of posts maybe political discussions are okay here. :)

[Veronica]

I am a wiz at getting topics off track at work as well. :D

I love The Muppet Christmas Carol.

V.

[bmccasland]

When I was a University student, we successfully voted in Elsie Jersey as homecoming queen. Those lovely brown eyes had us mesmerized. :rolleyes:

Of course some spoil sports figured it out, and named the second runner up as Queen. Elsie went back to her pasture. Rumor had it that Homecoming Queen was NOT amused that she came in second to a cow. No where on the form did it say that the candidate had to be human.

[mimitabby]

When I was a University student, we successfully voted in Elsie Jersey as homecoming queen. Those lovely brown eyes had us mesmerized. :rolleyes:

Of course some spoil sports figured it out, and named the second runner up as Queen. Elsie went back to her pasture. Rumor had it that Homecoming Queen was NOT amused that she came in second to a cow. No where on the form did it say that the candidate had to be human.

++++

[imdeanna]

I knew their names. Always have.

Wait - this isn't cycling related! :p

NICE new Avator maillotpois :p

[crazycanuck]

Welcome to the Muppet Show..it's time to start the music, time to light the lights..

Kermie n Piggie forever

[Lifesgreat]

Being an elected official, I get my share of politics in my everyday life. Cycling is the one part of my life where I am me, not "oh look there's our elected official". So you won't hear any politics from me :D

The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite version of the Dicken's classic, followed closely by the George C. Scott version. . .

[OakLeaf]

The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite version of the Dicken's classic, followed closely by the George C. Scott version. . .

And Lord Buckley! "Ol' Scroogey-Scrooge done did de turn-about!" :D But I love George C. Scott too.

[PinkBike]

"Scrooged" with Bill Murray. definitely.

[Veronica]

I usually prefer versions that stick to Dickens' telling of the tale. The Muppets takes a few liberties. Everybody sing, "We're Marley and Marley..." But it's fun.

The Patrick Stewart version has become one of my favorites because it really follows what Dickens wrote.

V.

[maillotpois]

and I LOVE Patrick Stewart.

"Make it so!"

:D

(yeah, I'm a trekkie.)

[Trek420]

On topic yet off topic yet politics yet no party line yet cycling related so we can all happily discuss yet no Muppets involved (doesn't Kermit ride a bike?) .....

I get e-mails from time to time about the transportation initiative where there's a proposal that they "pay us to ride" or make it tax deductible or sumthin'.

I'm all for that but .... how would they tell I rode?

Is it on the honor system but if I'm audited do they follow me "yes, she rides! Quite well but slow". Does the IRS check my bikejournal miles (subtracting indoor miles)? Is wool deductible?

[kelownagirl]

How about letting just us non-americans discuss your election? :D

[maillotpois]

Fair enough. Lord knows we sure don't seem to care about anyone else's elections. :rolleyes:

[kat_h]

The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite version of the Dicken's classic, followed closely by the George C. Scott version. . .

Black Adder's is good too. That and Terry Pratchett's Hogfather are definite highlights of Christmas.

[KnottedYet]

Black Adder's is good too. That and Terry Pratchett's Hogfather are definite highlights of Christmas.

I'm reading Hogfather right now! (for about the 20th time)

[VeloVT]

Actually, KG, I'm fascinated to hear what non-Americans have to say about this election. I listen to BBC somewhat regularly and find the coverage of the American presidential election an interesting change (though often a bit, umm, not quite spot-on).

And while I promise not to personally start electoral-themed threads, I may participate if others start them and frankly, if you know a thread is going to offend you, you really don't have to read it... every once in a while I come across something here that offends me (doesn't happen too often, but now and then), and sometimes I decide it's better to just pass it by.

[Trek420]

How about letting just us non-americans discuss your election? :D

Fair enough! I'm interested in the point of view of other countries.

This is a diverse and international board :p

[crazycanuck]

Non american chimin in..

I can only say one thing..After meeting a cool couple from Kentucky at dinner in Sandpoint, Idaho I wish your country the best of luck. THey are desperate to leave & for a new person in de white house.

I can throw more in...

[CLM]

The Muppet Christmas Carol is my favorite version of the Dicken's classic, followed closely by the George C. Scott version. . .[/QUOTE]

Alastair Sim! (I'm showing my age;)

[maillotpois]

Black Adder's is good too. That and Terry Pratchett's Hogfather are definite highlights of Christmas.


If we're on Christmas (apropos in June), I have to say the Denholm Elliot Child's Christmas in Wales is just the best thing EVER.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0172238/

[uforgot]

Topic is now cycling related.

[Velobambina]

How about letting just us non-americans discuss your election? :D

Only if we can talk about your countries'!!!

Elsie Jersey (Elsie Borden??) deserved to be homecoming queen. LOL

I love the pig in the Flat Earth chips ad....

[crazycanuck]

Did you know there's a kiwi muppet? Is it the guy who throws fish?

What do you guys know about Australia & NZ? Don't tell me about kangaroos, sheep, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney or tim tams...:rolleyes:

HOw about Canada? Ok, other than Niagara Falls, maple syrup, Wayne Gretzky (can i mention i still despise Janet Jones :mad:)

[Zen]

Looks like English class is over and we've moved on to geography...a new Muppet challenge :)

[Tuckervill]

All I know about NZ is bocce ball and Lord of the Rings. For me, that's kind of like being asked if I wear shoes because I live in Arkansas. Sorry. :-/

Karen

[Aggie_Ama]

What do you guys know about Australia & NZ? Don't tell me about kangaroos, sheep, the Great Barrier Reef, Sydney or tim tams...:rolleyes:

HOw about Canada? Ok, other than Niagara Falls, maple syrup, Wayne Gretzky (can i mention i still despise Janet Jones :mad:)

Ummm I watched a show on the most visited natural wonders the other night and #6 is Ayers Rock. I also learned the aborigonees consider it sacred and would like to keep people from climbing it.

Ummm, Canada. Yeah, I really don't know much about our kind northern neighbors, except the ones who call me for work still have yet to say "Eh".:p

I did learn from watching a show on the Travel channel that Vancouver has an amazing Aquarium, one of the best in the world. And if you go there you can pay to have a very close encounter with a beluga.

[sundial]

All I know about NZ is bocce ball and Lord of the Rings. For me, that's kind of like being asked if I wear shoes because I live in Arkansas. Sorry. :-/

Karen

LOL! My in-laws own a shoe store. They call it a novelty store. :D

[crazycanuck]

Karen-no disrespect meant to ya dear :) I know jack about Arkansas :o except one or both the Clintons come from there. I always thought it was called Arkinsaw :confused:.

Amanda-I see you're paying attention! For an extra five points, what Aussie state is Ayers rock in & name the aboriginal name for it.

I do have a few questions about the US.

What's the name of the rock structure with the four presidents on it?

Why is one state called New Mexico? I guess I could locate the state info site :o

Why haven't they changed the colour of your money?

I'll leave you kids & venture off to bed.

[KnottedYet]

Mt. Rushmore
To distinguish it from the country of Mexico
Our $5 are a lovely lavender color now

[Aggie_Ama]

Amanda-I see you're paying attention! For an extra five points, what Aussie state is Ayers rock in & name the aboriginal name for it. - I would have to cheat and google it. The said it on the show but I wasn't taking notes.:p

I do have a few questions about the US.

What's the name of the rock structure with the four presidents on it? Mount Rushmore

Why is one state called New Mexico? I guess I could locate the state info site :o Don't know, I think Mexico called it that before we got the land.

Why haven't they changed the colour of your money? Because we could no longer call them greenbacks. :p

[sundial]

I do have a few questions about the US.

What's the name of the rock structure with the four presidents on it?

Why is one state called New Mexico? I guess I could locate the state info site :o

Why haven't they changed the colour of your money?

I'll leave you kids & venture off to bed.

1. Mount Rushmore
2. Because it's the UFO capitol. ;)
3. Because the color green is so soothing and because the US isn't as sophisticated in the fine arts, unlike our Euro neighbors. :)
4. Have a good night!

[OakLeaf]

What's the name of the rock structure with the four presidents on it?

Six Grandfathers.


Why is one state called New Mexico?

Because New Hampshire and New York were already taken.


Why haven't they changed the colour of your money?

Because then they'd have to change hundreds of American colloquialisms based on "green," and also the title of that classic Paul Newman film.


I'll leave you kids & venture off to bed.

Sweet dreams. :cool:

[Trek420]

And why isn't Mexico called Old Mexico or Mexico Classic? ;)

[mimitabby]

All I know about NZ is bocce ball and Lord of the Rings. For me, that's kind of like being asked if I wear shoes because I live in Arkansas. Sorry. :-/

Karen

sorry, Bocce is from ITALY! NZ might have it, but they're just copycats.

[Tuckervill]

Yeah, I know about the bocce (I mean, bocce must be Italian), but I've only seen in played on TV in NZ. :)

They have chiggers in Alabama, too, ;)

CC, no offense taken. It is pronounced Arkinsaw! Unless you're in Kansas, then it's pronounced Arkansas (with the s). http://www.arkcity.org/portal/portal.asp

Karen

[Tuckervill]

LOL! My in-laws own a shoe store. They call it a novelty store. :D

That's funny!

Karen

[Aggie_Ama]

They have chiggers in Alabama, too, ;)


Karen

We have them in Texas as well, nasty little buggers!! Do they serve any meaningful purpose to any part of nature?

[Possegal]

In my family, the answer to this one....
Why haven't they changed the colour of your money?

is because then we can't make fun of our Canadian family about their money. :) When the US started adding some color to our money, it destroyed YEARS of teasing within my family. Couple that with the toppling of the US dollar and now the two being equal in value, well I'm running out of things to tease my cousins about. :) Yet they have new things to tease me with - I guess turnabout is fair play, as the saying goes.

[Possegal]

(doesn't Kermit ride a bike?) .....


An alltime great movie line, when he is riding his bike and gets hit by something or someone, and he comments "gone with the Schwinn".

How is this for political diversion and yet cycling related - anyone ever see the Frasier episode where he and Niles are going to ride bikes in a charity ride but do not know how to ride? Very funny episode, especially when they are buying the bikes and acting like they know what they are talking about. Kinda reminds me of me. :)

[bmccasland]

One way to get world views is to listen to short wave radio. Still have mine - and back when I was doing field research, in some areas that was the only way I could get anything other than AM. I had an eye opening by listening to the BBC, or radio Moscow (in english). My evening entertainment in camp was listening to radio shows.

I suppose for the modern era, you could look up internation news web sites, and many are multi-lingual.

AND I AM NOT AN OLD PHART. I got turned on to short wave radios by my brother, who build one from a Radio Shack kit back when he was in 6th grade, and we're talking a complicated kit too. Big Brother is now a Rocket Scientist.

But it's more fun to lie on your cot and twist the radio dial. :p

[sundial]

Are you a Contact fan? That's my favorite Jodie Foster movie.

I used to stare out my window every night to watch the stars. My favorite skies are in Alaska. The evening sky and stars are unlike anything I've seen anywhere else.

[OakLeaf]

Are you a Contact fan? That's my favorite Jodie Foster movie.

Adored the book, hated the movie :( - but it's usually that way isn't it.

One of the reasons I'm very reluctant to give up my home in the country is being able to see the stars.

[cyclinnewbie]

:D:D:D

Aha, so now it's a religious discussion!

ok, see why I try to censor myself?!



he he he he:p

[cyclinnewbie]

[QUOTE=crazycanuck;325575]I do have a few questions about the US.

What's the name of the rock structure with the four presidents on it?

Why is one state called New Mexico? I guess I could locate the state info site :o

Why haven't they changed the colour of your money?

QUOTE]
1. Mount Rushmore...located in the BEAUTIFUL Black Hills of South Dakota.
2. It's called New Mexico because it was supposed to be a new and better Mexico.....(just made that up. Sounds good though)
3. Green is pretty.;)

[MillieNZ]

All I know about NZ is bocce ball and Lord of the Rings. For me, that's kind of like being asked if I wear shoes because I live in Arkansas. Sorry. :-/

Karen

what the heck is Bocce ball ?!?!?!??!!?!? Not come across that one in my 13 years in NZ !;) ;)

Lord of the Rings move over, we're on to the Hobbit now down here :p

[kelownagirl]

what the heck is Bocce ball ?!?!?!??!!?!? Not come across that one in my 13 years in NZ !;) ;)

Lord of the Rings move over, we're on to the Hobbit now down here :p

I love playing bocce. I have a good set from Costco. :D

[Dogmama]

Only once did we have a really bad In-Your-Face poster (remember Miz Liz?) who might have been suffering from other things due to a bad bike accident. Regardless, she would blast people & actually caused one lady to change her sign-on name.

I generally find that restraint of tongue & keyboard rules on this board.

And it's too hot to wear panties.

[Trek420]

I love playing bocce. I have a good set from Costco. :D

Whew, for a moment there I feared you'd say Walmart and then off we'd go again, another round. ;) Dodged the bullet on that one.

::::wipes sweat from brow:::

We are a tactful restrained bunch, unless someone misspells. ;)

[Wahine]

And it's too hot to wear panties.

Not where I live!!

[KnottedYet]

I'm sitting at my kitchen table. The heat is on. I'm wearing long pants with long underwear, a wool turtleneck, wool vest, and wool hat. (INSIDE) And I'm still cold.

I had two people yesterday tell me it was snowing about an hour east of Seattle. (up in the hills a bit)

[mimitabby]

dontcha just love June??!

[Wahine]

I normally don't mind Junaury but this year we didn't get the usual chunks of nice weather in April and May. I'm really kind of sick of this. I've been swimming in the river and it's only 56 deg!!

[Mr. Bloom]

They have chiggers in Alabama, too, ;)




OMG, they sure do. One year at Boy Scout Camp! OMG!!!! I can't be more specific on TE though:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

[sundial]

LOL! Affected your stride, eh? ;)

Chiggers have a knack for heading for waistbands, undies lines, cracks and creases. Ack!

My dad was eaten alive by chiggers last year. He had to sleep with cold packs on his arms and legs to get relief. :eek:

[Skierchickie]

I'm pretty sure this is the weirdest thread I've encountered. More fun than it started out, but definitely weird.:cool:

Which is cool, since I've been driven indoors by the blackflies (if I may add to the weirdness). Anybody familiar with those? Not gnats, not no-see-ums, not houseflies, not stable flies, .... Blackflies are tiny (but not as tiny as a gnat), and like to draw blood. They like to get ears, behind the ears, necks, ankles, the scalp just inside the hairline, and anyplace they can burrow into your hair. The have some sort of anticoagulant they leave when they bite, so sometimes you don't know they got you until later when you scratch behind your ear and find a big crust of dried blood. It is really windy here today, so I thought maybe it would be safe to do some yard work. :mad: Ah, spring in the Keweenaw. Gotta love it.:rolleyes:

Sorry to be so far off topic - oh wait a minute! No such thing in this thread! :p Technically, I didn't say anything political, so I figure it's okay.

[salsabike]

Aggh, I learned to sail on Lake Erie near Monroe, Michigan. We used to get eaten by black flies all the time in the summer. Little bloops of blood all over the boat. Those mean little oinkers.

[Zen]

I buy my chigger repellent from Wal-Mart.
Made in China.
Works great.

[Chile Pepper]

I'm sitting at my kitchen table. The heat is on. I'm wearing long pants with long underwear, a wool turtleneck, wool vest, and wool hat. (INSIDE) And I'm still cold.(up in the hills a bit)

So am I... but it's winter here.

[mimitabby]

I hate bugs like chiggers and black flies. And they hate our wonderful Seattle climate. I'll take this spitting cool rain any day over chiggers, black flies and horse flies. ANY DAY

[uforgot]

I buy my chigger repellent from Wal-Mart.
Made in China.
Works great.

LOL!

[jesvetmed]

You guys are cracking me up!

I hate bugs like chiggers and black flies. And they hate our wonderful Seattle climate. I'll take this spitting cool rain any day over chiggers, black flies and horse flies. ANY DAY

EXACTLY what I was thinking, mimitabby! Never leaving this state!;)

[OakLeaf]

I buy my chigger repellent from Wal-Mart.
Made in China.
Works great.

I wear a spun polypropylene painter's coverall from Lowe's. Made in China. Totally non-recyclable. Looks like a hazmat suit. Doesn't leave smelly scary chemicals all over my skin. Works great. :D


(but when I need a spray - Bite Blocker. Soybean oil & geranium oil, works as well as DEET and I'm not kidding.)

[cyclinnewbie]

I found a great bug repellant at our local "natural" pet supply store...got it for the puppy whom I can't put any flea stuff on yet because she's too small. Anyway, the company's called "Dirty and Harry" and it's green tea and lime bug and flea repellant. No chemicals, good for the dogs AND the humans, no rashes, no asthma, no bites. GREAT stuff! And smells good to boot!

[Dogmama]

In Arizona, we don't have those nasty bugs. Our heat fries them.

Zen - you crack me up!!!

[mimitabby]

I wear a spun polypropylene painter's coverall from Lowe's. Made in China. Totally non-recyclable. Looks like a hazmat suit. Doesn't leave smelly scary chemicals all over my skin. Works great. :D


(but when I need a spray - Bite Blocker. Soybean oil & geranium oil, works as well as DEET and I'm not kidding.)

must be comfy when it's 90 degrees out there!

[OakLeaf]

must be comfy when it's 90 degrees out there!

Actually it is, that's why I love it so much! Not the Tyvek ones which are heavy and don't breathe well. Air goes right through the spun polypro, but bugs can't, and in fact sweat forms and evaporates on my skin better than it does when it's covered with oily repellents (even natural ones).

I live in the country, and often times in hot weather I'll do my gardening wearing the coverall and nothing else.