# A challenge **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 22, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626 "2008-09-22T02:20:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/1 "2008-09-22T02:20:54Z")
Nobody really gives a rat’s ass what your political feelings are. So let’s try something. Nobody posts anything in any forum that is politically oriented. No more bitching about McCain/Obama/Biden/Palin/libs/conservatives/whatever. Let’s see if we can do this until the elections. Let the existing threads die a natural death, or better yet, let’s have the OPs request that they be locked. In other words, shut the fuck up. I’m tired of the sniping and bitching. Yes, I’ve done some myself and I shouldn’t have. My apologies for doing so. Let’s go back to fighting ignorance instead of propagating it. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/2 "2008-09-22T02:21:48Z")
I like cheese. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/3 "2008-09-22T02:22:49Z")
Sounds like you’re giving up on McCain, and would rather not hear about how he’s going to get spanked in November. ---
**Author:** ![samclem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a9a28c/32.png) [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/4 "2008-09-22T02:23:03Z")
> [@Clothahump](#): > > In other words, shut the fuck up. I’m tired of the sniping and bitching. Yes, I’ve done some myself and I shouldn’t have. My apologies for doing so. Why do you hate America? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Shayna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shayna/32/17976_2.png) [@Shayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shayna)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/5 "2008-09-22T02:26:38Z")
Oh give me a fucking break and get over your damn self. If you don’t want to know anyone else’s political feelings, I’ve got a suggestion for you. . . **DON’T OPEN THE THREADS** And if you’re unhappy about the volume compared to other topics. . . **START SOME OTHER CONVERSATIONS** Sheesh. ---
**Author:** ![Don\_t\_fight\_the\_hypothetical](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/59ef9b/32.png) [@Don\_t\_fight\_the\_hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_fight_the_hypothetical)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/6 "2008-09-22T02:27:33Z")
> [@Clothahump](#): > > No more bitching about McCain/Obama/Biden/Palin/libs/conservatives/whatever. Why did you list McCain first? Is this some subliminal bullshit to make us think that McCain is ahead? Typical, make the rules for everyone then break them yourself. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![R.P.McMurphy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7993a0/32.png) [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/7 "2008-09-22T02:36:29Z")
Understand something. Many people have a personal rule where they don’t argue religion or politics with people they know that hold different views. That’s the beauty of a message board. It’s the outlet and you don’t have to piss off your everyday family, friends or colleagues. There is nothing more frustrating than U.S. politics. The parliamentary system can get rid of a president, have a new election and hold an inauguration in a lot less time than it takes for a U.S. presidential candidate to start running for President and actually declare their candidacy. Why have a “Pit” if you can’t vent your frustration on the most frustrating thing that directly affects your life? What kind of “Great Debate” disallows presidential politics? Hey, it comes with the territory. If you’ve reached the breaking point, turn off your TV, radio and computer for the next six weeks. It’s only going to get more intense as nerves fray. ---
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/8 "2008-09-22T02:38:09Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > Oh give me a fucking break and get over your damn self. If you don’t want to know anyone else’s political feelings, I’ve got a suggestion for you. . . > > **DON’T OPEN THE THREADS** > > And if you’re unhappy about the volume compared to other topics. . . > > **START SOME OTHER CONVERSATIONS** > > Sheesh. Dang, beat me to it. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/9 "2008-09-22T02:44:31Z")
In bashing McCain, we **are** “fighting ignorance.” 😛 ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/10 "2008-09-22T02:52:58Z")
Perhaps so, perhaps if we set aside these pointless political interchanges, we can move on to more significant subjects. Who’s up for a brisk debate on the influence of Platonist metaphysics on early Gnostic theology? ---
**Author:** ![Bosstone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Bosstone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosstone)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/11 "2008-09-22T02:57:18Z")
Some people _like_ the political stuff. I think they should continue posting just so we can keep an eye on those sonsabitches. ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/12 "2008-09-22T03:05:45Z")
Aww, bless your heart. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/13 "2008-09-22T03:05:48Z")
Personally, if I were a Republican, I’d want as little political discussion going on as possible myself until the election. McCain’s flailing like someone just hooked him and dumped him on the deck of the boat. ---
**Author:** ![Squink](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b5e925/32.png) [@Squink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Squink)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/14 "2008-09-22T03:07:23Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Who’s up for a brisk debate on the influence of Platonist metaphysics on early Gnostic theology? Will it involve feeding the captains of investment banking to enormous grizzly bears? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/15 "2008-09-22T03:13:25Z")
> [@Shayna](#): > > Oh give me a fucking break and get over your damn self. If you don’t want to know anyone else’s political feelings, I’ve got a suggestion for you. . . > > **DON’T OPEN THE THREADS** > > And if you’re unhappy about the volume compared to other topics. . . > > **START SOME OTHER CONVERSATIONS** > > Sheesh. That is not fair **Shayna** , too many posters can’t help themselves from posting election BS into threads that are not. It is [happening](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=10224352&postcount=4)often. It gets tiresome and I understand **Clothahump** even if I think it would be silly for him to think this thread will make a difference. Jim (BTW: voting for Obama here.) ---
**Author:** ![elucidator](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8edcca/32.png) [@elucidator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elucidator)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/16 "2008-09-22T03:17:17Z")
> [@Squink](#): > > Will it involve feeding the captains of investment banking to enormous grizzly bears? Perhaps, its certainly an cheerful prospect! But if the grizzlies are subject to intense and abrupt mood swings, would they be bi-polar bears? ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/17 "2008-09-22T03:43:39Z")
> [@elucidator](#): > > Perhaps, its certainly an cheerful prospect! But if the grizzlies are subject to intense and abrupt mood swings, would they be bi-polar bears? Have you no _shame_? My god, I don’t know how you face yourself in the mirror each morning. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/18 "2008-09-22T03:51:43Z")
> [@Clothahump](#): > > No more bitching about McCain/Obama/Biden/Palin/libs/conservatives/whatever. I’m in. **Q:** _What’s the difference between Sarah Palin and George W. Bush?_ **A:** _Lipstick._ I guess I’m out. ---
**Author:** ![Slacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/19 "2008-09-22T04:54:11Z")
Godspeed, **Clothahump**. I’m glad to see that instead of posting some drive-by right-wing head-up-ass nonsense, then leaving the thread never to been seen again, you’ve decided to just forego posting the nonsense in the first place. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Second\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bbe5ce/32.png) [@The\_Second\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Second_Stone)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2008, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626/20 "2008-09-22T04:59:31Z")
How about we post what we want and you don’t read threads you don’t like? I understand that there is a new forum about Barn Owls. You might like it, there is no politics. I, on the other hand, am having a great time abusing W’s many minions. Want some? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-challenge/464626.md?page=2)