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IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
16. If you HAD made that clear, I wouldn't have taken ANY offense.
Thu Jun 20, 2013, 06:51 PM
Jun 2013

But please stop and remember that we do get all kinds of serious garbage flung at us by the troll patrol, and absent any explanation, plus not knowing you from Adam, what else was I to think? Also, reduced funds forced me to retire in a comparatively low cost of living area - a remote corner of the MidWest - and that unspeakable website reflects exactly how most of these people 'think'. I've had trash thrown in my yard, seriously threatening anonymous phone calls, and even bottles thrown at me from passing cars. Sometimes people literally on sight start to scream at me in public, and it's all because they hate and fear President Obama, and they know they're in for a verbal battle when they do. I had to quit riding the local mini-bus which is partly government funded, because of the crazies on there. The bus driver even filed a false police report against me claiming I'd brought a gun on board and threatened to shoot people. Since he waited two days to say anything, fortunately nobody took him seriously. Etc etc etc. So for good reason, I've got a shorter fuse than I used to about anti-Obama crap.

Yes, please next time make your intent clear. I don't like to fight any more than necessary. Absent attacks on my beloved President, I can actually be a pretty congenial person.

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicalboi Jun 2013 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author sheshe2 Jun 2013 #2
Thank you for the explanation Politicalboi! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #4
Before I get locked out of my own thread, IrishAyes Jun 2013 #9
You're welcome sheshe2 Politicalboi Jun 2013 #11
I suggest you delete you post and then sheshe2 Jun 2013 #13
Boy that site is a dumptruck full of batshit crazy! NYC_SKP Jun 2013 #5
Agreed. I meant what I said to him/her/it in my reply, too. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #8
Yup! sheshe2 Jun 2013 #10
LOL! Politicalboi Jun 2013 #12
If you HAD made that clear, I wouldn't have taken ANY offense. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #16
Every time you write about the verbal attacks, etc. No Vested Interest Jun 2013 #17
Well, the anti-Obama venom has worsened dramatically IrishAyes Jun 2013 #18
It's not easy to move to a new area, where many have lived for generations No Vested Interest Jun 2013 #20
You've doubtless heard the story IrishAyes Jun 2013 #21
Beautifully told. No Vested Interest Jun 2013 #22
Thanks IrishAyes Jun 2013 #23
What I've been trying to relate IrishAyes Jun 2013 #19
Please keep your garbage outside this group - we don't want it here. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #6
This? sheshe2 Jun 2013 #3
Sorry, that's not it. But thanks anyway. Good post, btw. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #7
Sorry it was not the pic you wanted sheshe2 Jun 2013 #14
Your help in locating the picture will be deeply appreciated. IrishAyes Jun 2013 #15
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