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Post by eddiej2017 on Jan 18, 2018 14:03:44 GMT -8
and that is why I usually take a screen shot for just such an occasion I didn't think to screen shot it, but I did copy and paste the entire post into notepad just in case this happened. Will screen shot from now on. I'd just like to know which mod deleted it, so I can figure out what rule I broke, and how to go about re-posting without it being deleted again. It was about Joe Biden, who may or may not be running for POTUS in 2020. This is the "Presidential" thread, and Biden may possibly be running next time around. Am I not to post here about Biden since he's not the President, even if he may be running for it next time around? Aren't all posts of political nature supposed to be in this thread here, or should another be started to talk about someone not part of the current "United States Presidential Administration"?
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Post by daniel on Jan 18, 2018 14:17:41 GMT -8
o.0
When was your post, eddiej2017?
I'm with you guys that it'd be great to have some info about why. I don't think non-spam posts should be removed without a reason posted. Deleting posts without that feedback is counter productive.
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Post by eddiej2017 on Jan 18, 2018 14:22:13 GMT -8
o.0 When was your post, eddiej2017? I'm with you guys that it'd be great to have some info about why. I don't think non-spam posts should be removed without a reason posted. Deleting posts without that feedback is counter productive. It was posted here a few hours ago. I came back and POOF... it was just gone! I've had other posts deleted or modified on this site before, but did get at least an explanation (via PM) from the moderator who was responsible.
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Post by Matej on Jan 18, 2018 14:58:04 GMT -8
Your post contained inappropriate and libelous statements, which we do not allow on this forum. You are going to receive a PM regarding it, but more important things had to be attended to first.
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Post by Derek‽ on Jan 18, 2018 16:26:00 GMT -8
I saw the post in question. It was about the old "Creepy Uncle Joe" meme, which highlights times Biden appears to make physical contact or gestures that seem inappropriate from a third-party observer point of view, but which are probably innocuous. I think Biden's "used car salesman" grin is what really sells it as joke fodder. I didn't think the "Creepy Uncle Joe" portion of the post was really appropriate for this thread, but I also think calling it libelous is a pretty big stretch. To eddiej2017's credit, he did point out that there were no accusations of impropriety leveled against Biden. This is going by the version of the post I saw early in the afternoon (EST).
Regarding Biden's possible run in 2020, I have some reservations. I wish he would have gone for it in 2016, and I definitely would have been in his corner in 2020, but as of a couple months ago he was still hemming and hawing about his son's death when the subject of running was brought up. I'm sure losing a child is awful, but we're talking about what is/will be arguably the most important job on the planet (compared to the current most important job: dangling keys in front of Trump to keep him distracted and away from the nuclear arsenal) and it needs to be filled by someone strong, commanding, and decisive. "We'll see how I feel when the time comes" is not good enough, I'm sorry to say. Given how long the past two or three presidential election cycles have been, he better know with absolute certainty by the conclusion of the 2018 midterms. Two years isn't a long time when considering what will surely be a very contentious election. Biden also appeared a little slow and scatter-brained the last time I saw him speak, which was disheartening. I've heard he has been very sharp and possibly even presidential in more recent appearances, so there's always hope.
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Post by eddiej2017 on Jan 18, 2018 18:28:55 GMT -8
I saw the post in question. It was about the old "Creepy Uncle Joe" meme Not exactly. I did state what I saw from my own eyes as seeming "creepy" to me, but that's my opinion and I should be entitled to it. I stated nothing as fact. Most of the discussion in this political thread is based off of opinion, so why should I not be able to give one of my own too? All of this is just a general statement to anyone reading, and not directed solely at you. I liked some of what you said in your response and thank you for it. The "Creepy Uncle Joe" reference was the name of a video that really breaks it down quite thoroughly, and absolutely should be viewed by all, although there are PLENTY of other videos out there for people to check out as well. That particular video just happens to be the best, in my personal opinion. In all reality, "Creepy Uncle Joe" is what the leftist (Washington Post) news site actually labeled him back in 2015. LinkWhat's wrong with asking people to check these things out for themselves and wanting to know their opinions on it? Perhaps I should've worded it differently? Anyways... (screen-shot)Biden appears to make physical contact or gestures that seem inappropriate from a third-party observer point of view, but which are probably innocuous. You see. That's your take on it, and I respect that. You saw at least some of it, and you don't find it creepy. That's what I was looking for... feedback on other opinions. Perhaps I could've worded things differently, but for a mod to decide upon his/her own personal view, that this topic is not worth talking about at all, no matter how I word it; well that seems rather biased and unfair to me. * I specifically asked how I could re-post the topic and was told there is no way to do so, and it was totally inappropriate to even talk about.* While I firmly disagree on your opinion about his contact and gestures not being inappropriate, we can agree to disagree about our opinions, and that's what real conversations are made of. All I'm really asking is for people to check it out on their own and give an opinion. Same as people do here on Trump's wall and tax reform. Much of it is subjective and opinion based. Nevertheless, I never stated anything as fact, and simply want to know if others thought it was normal or acceptable behavior. I personally don't think there's anything cute or "innocuous" about his behavior at all. To eddiej2017 's credit, he did point out that there were no accusations of impropriety leveled against Biden. I also think calling it libelous is a pretty big stretch.
EXACTLY. In fact, I went out of my way to point out there where no "accusations of impropriety" or "libelous" statements leveled against Biden. From the deleted OP... "Let's be clear, Biden has admitted no wrong-doing and there have been no accusations of harassment filed against him; at least publicly"
That ^ statement was labeled as "libelous". Cut me a brake with all the Mumbo-Jumbo talk. Matej forced me to google the word "libelous". However, big words that nobody uses makes you look like you know what your talking about, right? Kudos...lmao Bottom line: I asked if people thought Joe Biden was creepy, and that's that. It's a fair question. Deal with it.
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Post by daniel on Jan 19, 2018 8:16:33 GMT -8
^ this context above makes it seem like the deletion wasn't warranted. The topic and incidents have been widely reported and discussed, so it's not exactly new. I say this as a general fan of Biden. ___________________________________ Regarding a possible Biden run in 2020- can we have a candidate a little younger? Once you reach that age you're more out of touch with the modern world. I like Biden and I'd probably vote for him over most other options, but I wouldn't be enthusiastic about it. He's offered no platform of his own, no agenda, no drive. He seems like he would be a placeholder president, keeping things running but not really going anywhere new.
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Post by Bugme on Jan 22, 2018 9:56:05 GMT -8
The Dem's may have shot themselves in the foot over the whole Gov't shutdown thing over the weekend. All the gains they had recently(which were marginal) may have been lost with this badly thought out move. You'd of thought they had learned from the Republicans shot at a shut down a few years back.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Jan 22, 2018 10:05:33 GMT -8
To me, both parties are to blame as well as the President for the shut-down. That is the problem with no repercussions for the people that make the decisions. If Congress and the President didn't get paid, couldn't leave their offices, lost their pensions and medical, etc. UNTIL the government was working, the government would be working.
To me, 2018 is the year to vote all of the current Representatives and Senators out for both parties. While they would likely be replaced with more party hacks overall, it would be nice to get some more moderate leaning contributors on both sides, people actually willing to work together.
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Post by Michelangelo "Spike" Scarlatti on Jan 22, 2018 21:06:11 GMT -8
^ this context above makes it seem like the deletion wasn't warranted. The topic and incidents have been widely reported and discussed, so it's not exactly new. I say this as a general fan of Biden. ___________________________________ Regarding a possible Biden run in 2020- can we have a candidate a little younger? Once you reach that age you're more out of touch with the modern world. I like Biden and I'd probably vote for him over most other options, but I wouldn't be enthusiastic about it. He's offered no platform of his own, no agenda, no drive. He seems like he would be a placeholder president, keeping things running but not really going anywhere new. Yes, someone young would be awesome. I'm hoping for someone young like Jason Kander.
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Post by angeldeb82 on Jan 30, 2018 19:35:04 GMT -8
Well, President Trump is delivering the State of the Union Address right now. I wonder what he has to say at this point.
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Post by angeldeb82 on Mar 19, 2018 17:49:13 GMT -8
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