sunshine 2 #26 March 18, 2004 QuoteIt's not tragic if you die doing what you love. You won't die if you do me... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #27 March 18, 2004 Gun control issues come up often, lots of gun people here. Last time I was out gay marriage came up. I think the Passion of Christ brought up religion issues once too. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #28 March 18, 2004 no, just here. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #29 March 18, 2004 Negative. And I highly doubt no one else here does. The ones that are constantly whining/bitching/moaning and instigating arguments for the pure satisfaction of causing shit (you know who you are), have absolutely no life and receive some sort of sick pleasure watching their political/religeon/gun threads get heated up and the chaos in whis follows. It's pretty sad. Unfortunatly, there are some people who act macho and say things on the net because it's safe. Things they would never say to another person in real life. I chuckle frequently when everyone starts bragging about how tough they are. I won't name names, but I see all the time people on here bragging how they are black belts, marksmen, special forces, etc... It's hysterical. Bottom line is this...there are some people who act entirely differently on the net compared to real life. Why? Because it's safe. They know in real life that if they said half the things they spouted off on these forums they would get their ass kicked. I'm sure we'll see many responses saying things like, "Not me, I act the same in person as I do on the net." If that's the case, I wonder why I have rarely had anyone talk to me in person they way people on here do on a regular basis. Hmmmmm. Interesting. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,058 #30 March 18, 2004 On occasion, especially when friends of mine are directly affected by those politics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,514 #31 March 18, 2004 Well, I hear these discussions all the time. Just different persuasions. Politics? "How can I get on the good jumps" and "why don't they ever ask me to jump with them" Religion? RSL, Cypres, FF vs. RW... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #32 March 18, 2004 Never. I go to the DZ to skydive, not bitch about gun control. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #33 March 18, 2004 "Do you discuss/argue politics/religion at the dz?" ------------------------------------------------------------ no-------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #34 March 18, 2004 Humm,not usually.Here is why.A couple of guys got into the politics discussion recently and it seemed like at any minute it could get ugly.Mostly the sound of two guys with differing views on why we are at war with Iraq.We are a passionate group(Skydivers)except when it comes to war,politics and religion.We tend to like to think each of our views on the subject is the right 1.Of course it was like a friendly heated discussion.Why bother? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #35 March 18, 2004 QuoteDo you discuss/argue politics/religion at the dz? Sure, but that usually breaks out only in the evening when jumping is done, and have been warmed up with a few beers. I think it is universally understood, that differences over politics, don't interfere with jumping fun. I keep the two separate. I can disagree with people over political issues, but I still like to jump with them, and enjoy them as people. That's the key. Respecting them as trustworthy skydivers, fun people, fathers and husbands, and so on, helps you to also respect their political views, without letting it drive a wedge between you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #36 March 18, 2004 ...Around the camp fire after a good day of skydives----politics/religion discussion/arguing does not fit in the picture. SMiles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #37 March 18, 2004 QuoteSure, but that usually breaks out only in the evening when jumping is done, and have been warmed up with a few beers. I think it is universally understood, that differences over politics, don't interfere with jumping fun. I keep the two separate. I can disagree with people over political issues, but I still like to jump with them, and enjoy them as people. That's the key. Respecting them as trustworthy skydivers, fun people, fathers and husbands, and so on, helps you to also respect their political views, without letting it drive a wedge between you. Holy shit........... I am agreeing with JohnRich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #38 March 18, 2004 Yes... Politics like who is buying the next round, and who will be the next person to get thrown in the pool, and will we get banned from the Bombshelter for dancing on the bar again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #39 March 18, 2004 QuoteI'm sure we'll see many responses saying things like, "Not me, I act the same in person as I do on the net." If that's the case, I wonder why I have rarely had anyone talk to me in person they way people on here do on a regular basis. Hmmmmm. Interesting. I've heard many times I am the same, but I think I curse more in person. Not much more, and maybe I'm a bit rowdier, but generally the same. (TP, you know I had to. You just know I had to!!). And "gona" is spelled "gonna", actually, so sorry, Sunny One, his beer is safe for the moment. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #40 March 18, 2004 Nope. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #41 March 18, 2004 QuoteYes... Politics like who is buying the next round, and who will be the next person to get thrown in the pool, and will we get banned from the Bombshelter for dancing on the bar again... As long as the answers to all of those questions are "not me" then I'm all for those political discussions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
osuskydiver 0 #42 March 18, 2004 nope, don't care. go to DZ to skydive, not get into debates By the time you read this you have already read it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #43 March 18, 2004 Ah, come on... you know you love getting thrown in the pool. I have pictures to prove it. Wanna buy 'em? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #44 March 18, 2004 QuoteWanna buy 'em? Yes. Quickly. Before anybody can outbid me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #45 March 18, 2004 QuoteQuoteWanna buy 'em? Yes. Quickly. Before anybody can outbid me. Oops, just sold 'em - sorry... But I'm sure diablopilot and dgskydive will treat them with great respect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #46 March 18, 2004 QuoteAnd "gona" is spelled "gonna", actually, so sorry, Sunny One, his beer is safe for the moment. Aha, you are correct my dear miche...i missed that one. I could blame it on vicodin, but i haven't taken any yet... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,058 #47 March 18, 2004 >Politics like who is buying the next round . . . For some reason, the answer to that question often ends up being me, so I try not to bring the subject up too much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #48 March 18, 2004 Quote>Politics like who is buying the next round . . . For some reason, the answer to that question often ends up being me, so I try not to bring the subject up too much. I like that answer though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #49 March 18, 2004 I enjoy Gareth rant on about the establishment power structure before driving off in his Mercedes with the "Bush is the only dope worth shooting" bumper sticker, but that's about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #50 March 18, 2004 Quote>Politics like who is buying the next round . . . For some reason, the answer to that question often ends up being me I see... Well, now I know who to hang out with at the bar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
