More rain in Atlanta, I'm gonna need a jet ski!

[burkbuilds]

"If you insist on using THIS forum to promote a political or religious agenda.......well, then I guess it ain't gonna happen."

Easy, I'm not sure how you came up with my point of view about global warming being a political or religious agenda? My point was that the only people who seem to promote the Global warming myth do have a political or religious agenda, (or they just believe everything they are told by "experts") I don't, and so I don't buy their bullshit. I thought the articles I posted a link to might expose how Political the global warming theorists actually are, they don't seem to care about the truth, just about promoting their "myth" so they get all those millions in government funding for themselves and they are obviously willing to go to extremes to cover up opposing views and deny a platform for anyone that does not go along with them. If you are also of the mindset that believes no one should be allowed to express their viewpoint if it is different than your own, then I won't be very disappointed if we don't get to meet. My dad used to say, "I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it."

Hope you have a nice week

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by burkbuilds

"If you insist on using THIS forum to promote a political or religious agenda.......well, then I guess it ain't gonna happen."

If you are also of the mindset that believes no one should be allowed to express their viewpoint if it is different than your own, then I won't be very disappointed if we don't get to meet.

My dad used to say, "I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it."

Just two things: I believe that political and religious "discussions" are strongly discouraged ON HERE....because they almost always end up in a fight and name calling. This is a perfect example. I have beliefs that are exactly the OPPOSITE of yours; exactly, precisely everything you said in the above post can also be said about those who do NOT believe in man's role in climate change......everything. In addition to that, the evidence is overwhelming that CO2 emissions ARE having an effect and those who don't believe all of the scientific evidence and opinions are VERY small and dwindling. The ones left, however, are becoming more vocal in the process. Repeating a lie over and over more times and louder doesn't make it any less of a lie.

And the second thing is: I respect your right to say anything you please (well, almost) but only in a venue where the rest of the people present are willing listeners. I believe that does NOT apply here in this forum and it certainly does not apply to me in person.

I'll ride with anybody......that doesn't have outlaw loud pipes and doesn't act like a squid......unless and until he/she starts preaching, whether I agree with his position or not.
Preaching to an unwilling audience is just RUDE......as is hi-jacking threads.

[JWR]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Just two things: I believe that political and religious "discussions" are strongly discouraged ON HERE..

Hot Topics and Open Discussion

Anything goes for the realm of Politics, Religion and any other flammable topics.


Wrong again.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by JWR

Hot Topics and Open Discussion

Anything goes for the realm of Politics, Religion and any other flammable topics.

OK......have at it.

I believe that anyone who completely dismisses the human factor in global climate change and CO2 buildup is...........foolish. That's about the nicest word that I can come up with.
And I also believe that argueing with a fool just makes you BOTH look foolish ......so I quit.

In the future, I will try to pay closer attention to the forum label.......because I believe that a completely open forum like this does nothing for peace and harmony and often does exactly the opposite......as it tends to drive a wedge between people who might otherwise find it pleasurable to ride together.......or to at least discuss other subjects which are not likely to end up in a fight.

It is COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE.

[JWR]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

I am a FOOL.

Gotcha
:yes:

[burkbuilds]

Okay, well, I started this post by joking that I should have bought a jet ski to get around Atlanta with all the rain we have had lately, then somebody else brought up "global climate change", now who could that have been? Surely it wouldn't be someone who then later in the post attacked people who disagreed with them and said that other people shouldn't bring up political or religious subjects on this website now would it? Noooooo, couldn't be the same person, just couldn't be. I guess I'll have to go back and read it again and see who actually brought up the subject of climate change in this post, because it sure did piss off Easy Rider when they did that! Shame on them, bringing up a topic that would only tend to upset someone like Easy Rider!

Sorry Easy, but I just couldn't resist that one, but you set yourself up for it!

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by burkbuilds

Sorry Easy, but I just couldn't resist that one, but you set yourself up for it!

Mostly deserved. Maybe I need to put a "label" on my sarchasm (IJAFJ)....."It's Just a F'ing Joke".

While I was trying to subtley make a serious point, my reference to "wacco scientists" was made in jest.

If we are going to review the thread for blame, let's take note of who posted the first message with referrences to morons, crap, extremists and bull shit, OK ?? :roll:

I fully understand that you have strong feelings on the subject; I just strongly feel that your conclusion is ......misguided.... and based on contrived "facts", warped opinions and most importantly, from people and organizations that stand to lose LOTS of money if it turns out to be true..........LOTS OF MONEY......lots and LOTS.

Historically, those who are defending their MONEY have not been encumbered by silly little things like the truth. :shocked:

[burkbuilds]

Okay, I'm good with this topic at this point, you okay with it Easy? Truce and on to better "biker" subjects, okay?

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by burkbuilds

Okay, I'm good with this topic at this point, you okay with it Easy? Truce and on to better "biker" subjects, okay?

10-4

You lurkers can put away your popcorn now. :biggrin:

[bonehead]

BB, Are you thinking of upgrading to a boat? Looks like Atlanta is getting it again today.