This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics

02-17-2010, 06:08 PM

http://www.urlesque.com/2010/02/10/m...litical-signs/

They're not doing it right

oh God help us all...I try to avoid this and look intelligent by comparison.

02-17-2010, 06:52 PM

Proof that our government schools are not doing their jobs.

Starscream · 02-17-2010, 07:04 PM

While some of these pics are funny, they clearly are biased against one political party. I thought political forums are not allowed.

mmblz · 02-17-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

While some of these pics are funny, they clearly are biased against one political party. I thought political forums are not allowed.

Tell that to the folks who wrote the signs

This is the jokes forum. Feel free to post other examples if you have them

CBI_2 · 02-17-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Proof that our government schools are not doing their jobs.

icehog3 · 02-17-2010, 08:30 PM

Though if the comments become more overtly political and less of a joking nature, the TOE reserves the right to shut this down.

hotreds · 02-17-2010, 08:31 PM

Also looks like there's been some creative photo editing going on.

G G · 02-17-2010, 08:31 PM

Amazing

bscottskangum · 02-17-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Also looks like there's been some creative photo editing going on.

You mean like this?

hotreds · 02-17-2010, 08:42 PM

Yes.

SvilleKid · 02-17-2010, 10:04 PM

I would put more faith in this truly being intended as a joke if the title of the post was more in a joking frame than in a condemnation tone, and if the signs chosen were from both sides of the political spectrum. Either we have a political discussion free-zone, or we have a strict policy against political discussions.

You see, comedy is in the eyes of the beholder as much as in the eyes of the comic. That is why the board admins have a policy against political discussions. We should stick to that policy, including stopping ALL political content that is, can, or might be offensive, no matter how the posts are disguised, or we make this a free-fire zone, and the board goes to hell.

I disagree that this is indeed a "joke", and that feeling isn't limited to just myself. That fact, added to the fact that Tom had to mention the possibility of this thread getting shutting down should be enough to shut it down. Sorry. it needs to be complete prohibition, or no prohibition, and since this is a cigar board, NOT a political board, then this needs shut down.

qwerty1500 · 02-17-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

I would put more faith in this truly being intended as a joke if the title of the post was more in a joking frame than in a condemnation tone, and if the signs chosen were from both sides of the political spectrum

... Sorry. it needs to be complete prohibition, or no prohibition, and since this is a cigar board, NOT a political board, then this needs shut down.

Have to agree with my fellow Parrothead

icehog3 · 02-18-2010, 12:36 AM

OK, the joke is there for anyone who is interested, but the responses ultimately become political, so I will shut her down right here.

02-17-2010, 06:08 PM	#1
kzm007 Guest Posts: n/a	This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics http://www.urlesque.com/2010/02/10/m...litical-signs/ They're not doing it right oh God help us all...I try to avoid this and look intelligent by comparison.

02-17-2010, 06:52 PM	#2
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics Proof that our government schools are not doing their jobs.

02-17-2010, 07:04 PM	#3
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics While some of these pics are funny, they clearly are biased against one political party. I thought political forums are not allowed. __________________ Insert quote here.

02-17-2010, 08:30 PM	#6
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics Though if the comments become more overtly political and less of a joking nature, the TOE reserves the right to shut this down. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-17-2010, 08:31 PM	#7
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics Also looks like there's been some creative photo editing going on. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-17-2010, 08:31 PM	#8
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics Amazing

02-17-2010, 08:42 PM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics Yes. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

02-17-2010, 10:04 PM	#11
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics I would put more faith in this truly being intended as a joke if the title of the post was more in a joking frame than in a condemnation tone, and if the signs chosen were from both sides of the political spectrum. Either we have a political discussion free-zone, or we have a strict policy against political discussions. You see, comedy is in the eyes of the beholder as much as in the eyes of the comic. That is why the board admins have a policy against political discussions. We should stick to that policy, including stopping ALL political content that is, can, or might be offensive, no matter how the posts are disguised, or we make this a free-fire zone, and the board goes to hell. I disagree that this is indeed a "joke", and that feeling isn't limited to just myself. That fact, added to the fact that Tom had to mention the possibility of this thread getting shutting down should be enough to shut it down. Sorry. it needs to be complete prohibition, or no prohibition, and since this is a cigar board, NOT a political board, then this needs shut down. __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

02-18-2010, 12:36 AM	#13
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,274 Trading: (60)	Re: This is why my country makes me cringe and why I ignore politics OK, the joke is there for anyone who is interested, but the responses ultimately become political, so I will shut her down right here. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!