Aqua-Soft ForumsOriginally posted by alilm@Jun 7 2004, 01:04 PMYep, I bet if this was some Islamic leader you wouldnt be singing his praises.
Bet away, that's irrelavant.
Ronald Reagan Has Passed Away
Originally posted by Globox@Jun 7 2004, 08:06 PMBet away, that's irrelavant.
How is it irrelevant?
Originally posted by alilm@Jun 7 2004, 01:07 PMHow is it irrelevant?
WE'RE NOT TALKING ABOUT A FICTIONAL ISLAMIC LEADER WHO DIED. We're talking about a real human being who had an important role (whether you think it was a good or bad one) in the development of this country.
if it were an islamic leader, and people on this board were islamic, than no, they are entitled to post it as news. What the mods do is one thing.
This was never to be a political discussion, and other people have looked at it like that, and turned it into that discussion.
I understand that we are all from different areas, and whether or not we like to admit it, people from different parts of the world hold aversions to other leaders of the world. Its just the nature of it.
So, I for one am not looking at this as political, it is only pollitical because of who reagan was.
Many of you were not even alive during his presidancy, so its understandable that it is hard for you to understand.
Try and be open to this and understand that the United states just lost its "dad"
Originally posted by Photo678@Jun 7 2004, 08:03 PMThis is not politcal in nature.
This is to pay hommage to the death of someone.
If harry potter died, you faqing fanboys would be all of this.
Dont Piss me off
OMG Harry Potter is dead :cry:
Fair enough. That doesnt answer for why it's being posted on a forum devoted to computers and the like.
We know from experience politics bring trouble here, so why do we allow it?
Originally posted by Emptyglass@Jun 6 2004, 11:53 AMIMO he was the best modern president we have had, and his successors pale in comparison to his leadership. He was a great leader and I don’t believe no one could have led the empire of America the way he did. May he rest in peace now.
hmm... not political... that means this was then supposed to say:
IMO he was the best modern actor we have had, and his co-stars pale in comparison to his on-screen persona. He was a great actor and I don’t believe no one could have led an ensemble cast the way he did. May he rest in peace now.
i have no problem paying respects to the deceased, but once you allow someone to illustrate their opinion concerning his politics/presidency, you should be prepared to allow others to share theirs.
Originally posted by alilm@Jun 7 2004, 03:04 PMYep, I bet if this was some Islamic leader you wouldnt be singing his praises.
Its political in nature if some people can get away with posting political stuff as this has developed to be, where people cant express their own opinions without being hounded on by others.
Alilm, I respect you greatly. I do understand what you are saying, but I for one, if i held hatred for said islamic leader, i wouldnt post anything.
I just wouldnt do it, to keep it from becoming an all out flame war.
I do respect your opinion, and im sure most of you not stateside hav a hard time reading this, and it seems unfair, but really try and understand.
Originally posted by wookietv@Jun 7 2004, 01:11 PMhmm... not political... that means this was then supposed to say:
IMO he was the best modern actor we have had, and his co-stars pale in comparison to his on-screen persona. He was a great actor and I don’t believe no one could have led an ensemble cast the way he did. May he rest in peace now.
Do you not listen? THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL TOPIC! Many of the replies ARE, however, because of *wrong* individual action.
i have no problem paying respects to the deceased, but once you allow someone to illustrate their opinion concerning his politics/presidency, you should be prepared to allow others to share theirs.
OR silence them both.
Fair enough. That doesnt answer for why it's being posted on a forum devoted to computers and the like.We know from experience politics bring trouble here, so why do we allow it?
This is General Discussion. Not computer discussion.
on a side note, globox, i love your critic, LOLOLOLOL
Originally posted by Photo678@Jun 7 2004, 01:17 PMon a side note, globox, i love your critic, LOLOLOLOL
He sent me 4 other similar messages 
I am quite proud of my collection 
Please...shhh....pay some respect to this man even if you don't like him. And don't drive this topic to meta-politics discussion.
I think I'm going to close it, what do you guys think about it?
Originally posted by Pe7er@Jun 7 2004, 01:21 PMI think I'm going to close it, what do you guys think about it?
I think that would be wise.
this will be my last post on this topic, as i don't want to get stuck in a battle here, and that was not my intention to start one...
here's my point... i'm assuming none of you have personally met the man, so all of you are giving your appreciations on one thing, his role he played as a POLITICIAN. thus, by simply acknowledging his death here, it automatically becomes political...
if not, then why not talk about this person:
http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/LegacySubPag...ersonId=2303915
a published writer and speech pathologist...
i say close this before it goes on anymore
I say shut up and stop adding to it
Originally posted by wookietv@Jun 7 2004, 01:25 PMthis will be my last post on this topic, as i don't want to get stuck in a battle here, and that was not my intention to start one...
here's my point... i'm assuming none of you have personally met the man, so all of you are giving your appreciations on one thing, his role he played as a POLITICIAN. thus, by simply acknowledging his death here, it automatically becomes political...
if not, then why not talk about this person:
http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/LegacySubPag...ersonId=2303915
a published writer and speech pathologist...
i say close this before it goes on anymore
Also unknown by the majority of Aqua-Softians. Also off-topic.
here's my point... i'm assuming none of you have personally met the man, so all of you are giving your appreciations on one thing, his role he played as a POLITICIAN. thus, by simply acknowledging his death here, it automatically becomes political...
That's a moot point.
My god you guys sure do ruin threads... this is why nothing ever goes right here anymore... 