Cycling and bicycle racing discussion forums.   View New Forum Topics
Today's Forum Topics
Set as homepage


Go Back   Cycling Forums > Other Stuff > Your Bloody Soap Box
Reload this Page Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
User Name
Password
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Welcome to CyclingForums.com

You are currently viewing our website as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions. You will have to register before you can post to this thread.

By joining our free online community you will have access to post new topics, communicate privately with other cyclingforums.com members (PM), respond to polls, upload photos and access other special features like product reviews and classifieds.

Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...

Reply
Page 6 of 6 < 1 2 3 4 5 6
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 26-08.-2006, 07:50 AM   #76
Felt_Rider
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,229
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrera
A friend in Carolina had me participate on another board where they were discussing the same stuff - Jews and Palestinians e.t.c. I was surprised the discussions were not really so heated. She mailed me and claimed a Jewish guy was having a hard time of it but really I thought it was about 50/50. It was a kind of weird forum, though, but they have this political section where saner minds can discuss whatever.
In reality I'm on many forums when I get time.
On a boating forum that I visit the political discussions are vastly different than here. The majority there lean more on the conservative / GOP side. Probably only a 5% liberal view point there so it is like the opposite world of this forum. Rarely is there ever a heated debate.
Felt_Rider is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-08.-2006, 08:19 AM   #77
Carrera
Registered User
 
Carrera's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 4,782
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
The main conclusion to draw is that, as a whole, we all tend to get a wee bit upset over religion and politics. You're right that on the soapbox the discussions can get pretty heated.
Is this something about cyclists as a whole that we all have big egos, perhaps? Maybe in some ways the flame-wars can be entertaining but, by the same token, it ain't relaxing either on occasions. Folk plainly lose their tempers on all sides. Neither do we seem to agree.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Felt_Rider
On a boating forum that I visit the political discussions are vastly different than here. The majority there lean more on the conservative / GOP side. Probably only a 5% liberal view point there so it is like the opposite world of this forum. Rarely is there ever a heated debate.
__________________
"Everybody has a philosophy. However, what philosophy you have is a matter of choice, and most people don't make a conscious choice with regard to what philosophy they accept."
Carrera is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-08.-2006, 08:26 AM   #78
limerickman
Community Team
 
limerickman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: at the bar
Posts: 12,386
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrera
The main conclusion to draw is that, as a whole, we all tend to get a wee bit upset over religion and politics. You're right that on the soapbox the discussions can get pretty heated.
Is this something about cyclists as a whole that we all have big egos, perhaps? Maybe in some ways the flame-wars can be entertaining but, by the same token, it ain't relaxing either on occasions. Folk plainly lose their tempers on all sides. Neither do we seem to agree.


Proposal - park politics for a while?
__________________
.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.
limerickman is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-08.-2006, 08:34 AM   #79
BillM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 331
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrera
A friend in Carolina had me participate on another board where they were discussing the same stuff - Jews and Palestinians e.t.c. I was surprised the discussions were not really so heated. She mailed me and claimed a Jewish guy was having a hard time of it but really I thought it was about 50/50. It was a kind of weird forum, though, but they have this political section where saner minds can discuss whatever.
In reality I'm on many forums when I get time.


Gotcha...I was hoping it was a cycling forum.
BillM is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-08.-2006, 08:45 AM   #80
Carrera
Registered User
 
Carrera's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 4,782
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
I suspect you're right. I'm sure we cyclists would all get on fine if we were riding together and discussing sports e.t.c. That includes people who may be Christian, Jewish or Moslems or agnostics.


Quote:
Originally Posted by limerickman
Proposal - park politics for a while?
__________________
"Everybody has a philosophy. However, what philosophy you have is a matter of choice, and most people don't make a conscious choice with regard to what philosophy they accept."
Carrera is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-08.-2006, 08:48 AM   #81
limerickman
Community Team
 
limerickman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: at the bar
Posts: 12,386
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carrera
I suspect you're right. I'm sure we cyclists would all get on fine if we were riding together and discussing sports e.t.c. That includes people who may be Christian, Jewish or Moslems or agnostics.


No doubt.

Or even better in an Ale House !
__________________
.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets" - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.
limerickman is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-08.-2006, 09:03 AM   #82
Carrera
Registered User
 
Carrera's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Staffordshire
Posts: 4,782
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
Well, believe it or not, I did go drinking with an Irishman in Navarra. Likewise I drank ale with Fins and vodka with Russians. The Fins are renowned for their drinking, of course. The Spanish totally disapprove of excessive alcohol consumption unless it's a fiesta.

Quote:
Originally Posted by limerickman
No doubt.

Or even better in an Ale House !
__________________
"Everybody has a philosophy. However, what philosophy you have is a matter of choice, and most people don't make a conscious choice with regard to what philosophy they accept."
Carrera is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 26-08.-2006, 09:10 PM   #83
2FAST4U
Registered User
 
2FAST4U's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: N4019.0 x W07850.0
Posts: 270
Default Re: Ignore if you are not interested in Israel/Lebanon Ceasfire...
Quote:
Originally Posted by limerickman
Proposal - park politics for a while?
I believe that would be a form censorship. If we are voting, I oppose any form of censorship.
__________________
[/b]drinking ale from a barrel[/b]
2FAST4U is offline  
Reply With Quote

Reply
Page 6 of 6 < 1 2 3 4 5 6

« Previous Thread | Archive | Next Thread »

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT +10. The time now is 10:05 PM.

Contact Us - Cycling Forums - Archive - Top

Powered by: vBulletin Copyright © 2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2001 - 2006 cyclingforums.com

Links to websites we like:
Pezcyclingnews | Cyclingnews.com | Wine Zone | iinet