quote Originally posted by theBDub: With all due respect, Boonie, and I mean that... you hardly ever truly take a stand.

I take plenty of stands, just not in the ways expected or on demand.
Some people simply miss them becouse they are too busy projecting on me the things they want me to mean.

Example: I have said I am of no political affilliation.
But some people here have so much as called me a lier when I state that.

Now tell me again about the honor placed here on taking a stand...

Taking a stand here isn't about honor or integrity or differing viewpoints or anything quite so noble.
It's about war, it's about annihlation, it's about some percieved victory over another through discredit & personal attacks.
It's about who's us, and who's them.

I'm niether.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: I take plenty of stands, just not in the ways expected or on demand. Some people simply miss them becouse they are too busy projecting on me the things they want me to mean. Example: I have said I am of no political affilliation. But some people here have so much as called me a lier when I state that. Now tell me again about the honor placed here on taking a stand... Taking a stand here isn't about honor or integrity or differing viewpoints or anything quite so noble. It's about war, it's about annihlation, it's about some percieved victory over another through discredit & personal attacks. It's about who's us, and who's them. I'm niether.

Hmm.. I disagree with a lot of this.
Taking a stand is not what you think it means.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: Hmm.. I disagree with a lot of this. Taking a stand is not what you think it means.

See, that's exactly what I mean.
I tell you something I personally believe, and you tell me I am wrong.

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quote Originally posted by Boondawg: See, that's exactly what I mean. I tell you something I personally believe, and you tell me I am wrong.

Because you are.
Taking a stand is NOT about separation or personal attacks.
You can disagree with me. But I'm going to maintain that you're wrong, because that's not what it's about at all.

I took a bad turn for a day or two on here and in my life as well, and I hope that didn't change anyone's opinion of me. You've told me that you respect me, and I don't believe I'm doing anything different here. The difference is that my constructive criticism is aimed towards you. You don't need to change anything. You do what is best for YOU, not for me. I'm just letting you know what I think.

A thought; How come people who have Politics or Religion blocked here are not run over the coals for "not taking a stand"?
Why do they even have it blocked, for that matter?

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quote Originally posted by Boondawg: A thought; How come people who have Politics or Religion blocked here are not run over the coals for "not taking a stand"? Why do they even have it blocked, for that matter?

They took a stand for themselves not to view them. That's great.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: They took a stand for themselves not to view them. That's great.

And that reasoning is very simple.
Some have told me the reason, and it is not near so simple............or cosmetic.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Isn't it funny that I am taking a stand on taking a stand, yet you still fail to see that I am taking a stand? Why is that? Becouse it isn't about taking a stand, it's about who is right. Just like I said. It's about victory.

No, you are very much taking a stand in this thread.
I never said you weren't. Usually, you aren't this strong in your voice.
That's all I mean.

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Isn't it funny that I am taking a stand on taking a stand, yet you still fail to see that I am taking a stand? Why is that?

If you don't stand for something, you're likely to fall for anything.

quote Becouse it isn't about taking a stand, it's about who is right. Just like I said. It's about victory.

Then take a stand for what is right.