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George Floyd – please no politics - 8/3/2021 4:28:40 PM

balto

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Of course this will be political, it’s a political subject. According to Eric, by placing the phrase “please no politics”, then it is not political. That shows a significant lack of grasping reality.

And to quote Eric - “Some folks are inherently more likely to drop their guard and believe things they otherwise wouldn't believe because of politics. Other folks are more likely to reflexively disagree with something they would otherwise agree with because of politics.” So, in Eric’s mind he and others are above conservatives (such as myself) that are aware of obvious political topics. Whomever does not think COVID is political is again, lacking a grasp of reality.

Then Eric goes on to give his “holier than thou” spin on his selection of internet/media sites. And continues with those that are pro-COVID with their baseless internet citations are trying to engage in intelligent discourse and help others. Jeezus, are you F-ing kidding me!

Next time you moderate something that goes political, just LOCK IT.

Ban me and/or delete this post, I double dog dare you.

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RE: George Floyd – please no politics - 8/3/2021 4:45:46 PM

RangerJoe

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Well, you asked for it so you might get it. To me, you are violating the rules by making a personal attack, you are using a vulgar word even if you are not spelling it out, and this is a blatant political post.

Be polite, not everybody is. It is called manners. Do not use the tactics that other people use to denigrate people just because you can. Eric was polite on that thread but not everybody on that thread was polite.

You put George Floyd in the heading yet no discussion of him at all.

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RE: George Floyd – please no politics - 8/3/2021 4:45:57 PM

Erik Rutins

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If you re-read my post, I did not take a political side, though I did politely state my opinion regarding whether it's a good idea to be vaccinated. I believe no political persuasion has been immune from the issues you quoted me talking about above. Both "sides" are subject to confirmation bias as well as reflexive contrarianism.

A virus is inherently apolitical. Despite politics, we are all humans, many of us are Americans and I put those things above politics and as something we have in common against this virus. There are without a doubt many people on both sides of our politics here in the US who have made those things political and tribal. Nevertheless, there are still facts, there is still truth and any effort to shine a light on truth in the interest of helping our fellow wargamers get through this is worthwhile.

Locking this thread as it is political.

Regards,

- Erik

< Message edited by Erik Rutins -- 8/3/2021 4:51:54 PM >

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