Colleen Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Maybe it is because many of us feel our freedoms are being stepped on and abused by the current political administration. Normally mild-mannered people who would never dream of participating in heated discussions find themselves compelled to speak up. It is not in my nature to be disagreeable. But when coaxed with a cattle prod I will shout. It is not just on this board. Look around your town - it is happening everywhere. I try to stay out of it but sometimes I just can't help it. It is hard to get excited about a new recipe or curriculum when our constitution is being picked apart and our rights eroded on a daily basis. Battle lines are being drawn and sides are being chosen. These are certainly interesting times. Speaking of rabbit trails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 FWIW I am on a board where a lot of people agree with one another, the political board is BORING. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 This is the funniest thing I've read all day, given the context. Ah, the beauty (?) of discussions about the nature of discussions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Maybe it is because many of us feel our freedoms are being stepped on and abused by the current political administration. Really? Which freedom is being stepped on and abused? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 FWIW I am on a board where a lot of people agree with one another, the political board is BORING. :lol: Shoot, this board can make crockpots a hot topic. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Shoot, this board can make crockpots a hot topic. :D I missed the crockpot controversy. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Commence the destruction.... The meta-thread was interesting while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Shoot, this board can make crockpots a hot topic. :D :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 How many years has he been deployed? :D It's a joke Bill :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Do you mean you are buzzing so bad your chair is vibrating? :lol: :lol: Hmm, maybe I need to sit down to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Which one am I?:tongue_smilie: Well then there's you, Colleen.:) That's why the word "generally" is so useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Maybe it is because many of us feel our freedoms are being stepped on and abused by the current political administration. And then there are those of us who felt this way about the previous administration. Edited October 5, 2009 by EKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 And then there are those of us why felt this way about the previous administration. And yet managed to converse on crockpots without bringing it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Really? Which freedom is being stepped on and abused? Yeah - what she said. I had thought that after the Patriot Act and then the supreme court voting that we don't have the right to remain silent when the cops questions us and then cops all around the country using tasers on little old ladies and police setting up Free Speech Zones - I would really like to hear what rights this administration is stepping on because I need to add to my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 And yet managed to converse on crockpots without bringing it up. Do I need to throw out my crock pot? Because I am pretty sure it was the cheapest one I could find when I bought it at walmart years ago while I was only making jokes about the previous administration and not discussing it on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 And yet managed to converse on crockpots without bringing it up. You know, I'd like to discuss crockpots now. Should I ask for one for my birthday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I melted the cord on my crockpot. :( Too bad I can't afford to buy a new one since the previous administration trashed the economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Do I need to throw out my crock pot? Because I am pretty sure it was the cheapest one I could find when I bought it at walmart years ago while I was only making jokes about the previous administration and not discussing it on this board. I received my crockpot as a gift from my aunt. I'm pretty sure it was also the cheapest one you could buy and that was...like...15 years ago. It still works great, of course we had a Democrat as president then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Commence the destruction.... The meta-thread was interesting while it lasted. No kidding. Even the thread asking why things get so heated gets political. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I received my crockpot as a gift from my aunt. I'm pretty sure it was also the cheapest one you could buy and that was...like...15 years ago. It still works great, of course we had a Democrat as president then. So there wasn't lead in your crockpot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I melted the cord on my crockpot. :( Too bad I can't afford to buy a new one since the previous administration trashed the economy. :lol: Maybe we need a Crockpot Modification Loan Program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 No kidding. Even the thread asking why things get so heated gets political. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKu2QaytmrM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKu2QaytmrM Well...except for you via crockpot cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKu2QaytmrM I know who started it, don't worry.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Well shoot. I have to go get a new one then. It does make great pot roast even if it is too neocon for me. I need a nice Democratic crock pot, but I'd prefer one with a balanced budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Which one am I?:tongue_smilie: You are the "Let's invite the neighbor kids over and feed them really weird food" lady :D Bill (suddenly in the mood for white bean soup :tongue_smilie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Well...except for you via crockpot cord. Heck I tried to put the kettle on today and I caught a dishtowel on fire. Dd is running a fever the baby is wild and I have had quite a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 This is my favorite thread, ever. :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 On a board I used to be on we solved this problem by creating a "Just Agree With Me" forum where you were *not allowed* to disagree. People took umbrage at first but it quickly gained in popularity for specific issues. It really helped a lot. :D eta: maybe we could have a "gentleman's agreement" of sorts to put "JAWM" on threads where we don't actually want to solicit opinions, only sympathy or solidarity? A lot of people (most) won't admit that they want everyone to agree with them (especially on the curriculum board), but it would cut down on some. How many years has he been deployed? :D It's a joke Bill :lol: That was too good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 :lol: Maybe we need a Crockpot Modification Loan Program. I say, free crockpots for everyone - as long as they are made naturally, organically, in small batches, by local farmers. I'd support having a little checkbox on the income tax form like the box for donating to the presidential election form. I'd much rather give $1 for crockpots than ...presidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 So there wasn't lead in your crockpot? I'm sure if there was a problem with lead in Crock-pots we'd have seen a report on FOX News :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Heck I tried to put the kettle on today and I caught a dishtowel on fire. Dd is running a fever the baby is wild and I have had quite a day. I thought your comment was ironic considering that *neither* party trashed the economy, greed did (by a whole RANGE of parties, corporations, and individuals.) I had a part in it, did you?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 You are the "Let's invite the neighbor kids over and feed them really weird food" lady :D Bill (suddenly in the mood for white bean soup :tongue_smilie:) And salad...don't forget the salad.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 And salad...don't forget the salad.:tongue_smilie: Salad? Way too freaky :lol: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Do I need to throw out my crock pot? Because I am pretty sure it was the cheapest one I could find when I bought it at walmart years ago while I was only making jokes about the previous administration and not discussing it on this board. I started one of the crockpot discussions & I'm happy to stir the pot again :tongue_smilie: I believe I can make it bipartisan. The issue is lead in the ceramic glazing on the liner. I think some people did a bunch more research but only a handful of companies had detailed info about how much lead was in their liners. IIRC they can be within legal guidelines (I could veer off into a political discussion but I'm pulling back from the brink) and still have *some* lead in the glazes. The lead can leech out into foods - esp. where the food is in contact with the glaze for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I say, free crockpots for everyone - as long as they are made naturally, organically, in small batches, by local farmers. I'd support having a little checkbox on the income tax form like the box for donating to the presidential election form. I'd much rather give $1 for crockpots than ...presidents. Hear! Hear! Crockpot Reform. It's the next big thing! And you heard it here first! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Salad? Way too freaky :lol: Bill Yeah, step off with the hippie rabbit food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) I thought your comment was ironic considering that *neither* party trashed the economy, greed did (by a whole RANGE of parties, corporations, and individuals.) I had a part in it, did you?:D No I didn't. We bought a 50 year old house that we could afford with a low fixed rate. We only bought a new car this year because our old car had 240,000 miles on it and stopped working. We don't use credit cards. :)We have never declared bankruptcy. My husband and I both work. I never voted for George Bush. Edited October 3, 2009 by Sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I started one of the crockpot discussions & I'm happy to stir the pot again :tongue_smilie: I believe I can make it bipartisan. The issue is lead in the ceramic glazing on the liner. I think some people did a bunch more research but only a handful of companies had detailed info about how much lead was in their liners. IIRC they can be within legal guidelines (I could veer off into a political discussion but I'm pulling back from the brink) and still have *some* lead in the glazes. The lead can leech out into foods - esp. where the food is in contact with the glaze for a very long time. You know, hornblower, 70% of statistics are made up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I'm sure if there was a problem with lead in Crock-pots we'd have seen a report on FOX News :D Bill Not until Murdoch starts selling lead-free crock-pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The lead can leech out into foods - esp. where the food is in contact with the glaze for a very long time. For a long time? Made worse by the application of low heat??? Good thing no one uses Crock-pots that way. Or we might need Government regulations :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 No I didn't. We bought a 50 year old house that we could afford with a low fixed rate. We only bought a new car this year because our old car had 240,000 miles on it and stopped working. We don't use credit cards. :) We have never declared bankruptcy. My husband and I both work. Good for you! (Really!:D) ETA: It's hard to answer you when you keep changing your post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Hear! Hear! Crockpot Reform. It's the next big thing! And you heard it here first! :lol: Now, now... you aren't going to go FORCING crockpots on people at the POINT OF A GUN are you?? I has to be voluntary crockpottery or nothing for anyone! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Now, now... you aren't going to go FORCING crockpots on people at the POINT OF A GUN are you?? I has to be voluntary crockpottery or nothing for anyone! :tongue_smilie: Crockpot Control? Not a bad idea! (I'm making a list!) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Good for you! (Really!:D) ETA: It's hard to answer you when you keep changing your post. Sorry I am having difficulties concentrating as my dd is having vapors. "My head hurts...I don't want to lay in the bed..I feel dizzy!!" And my baby (yes the 15 month old) is "picking" on her. Oh he just punched her in the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 So what is the bipartisan solution to crock-pots? ie, what kind does everyone need to ask for for Christmas or Saturnalia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Now, now... you aren't going to go FORCING crockpots on people at the POINT OF A GUN are you?? I has to be voluntary crockpottery or nothing for anyone! :tongue_smilie: Seriously, I just spit soda all over my computer screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Sorry I am having difficulties concentrating as my dd is having vapors. "My head hurts...I don't want to lay in the bed..I feel dizzy!!" Oh sure, now you want to bring up health care :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Sorry I am having difficulties concentrating as my dd is having vapors. "My head hurts...I don't want to lay in the bed..I feel dizzy!!" YOU DID IT AGAIN!:lol: This is *not* what your post said a minute ago! Now, did you buy cheap goods made in third world countries? A crockpot perhaps?:tongue_smilie: ETA: I am just going to keep adding to this post like sis! :lol: Edited October 3, 2009 by Renee in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 So what is the bipartisan solution to crock-pots? ie, what kind does everyone need to ask for for Christmas or Saturnalia? I guess I need one with a ceramic cord. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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