Please Don't

TheOak · 06-04-2020, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

I understand your concerns and it is quite noble to take the high road. That has to work both ways however. There was plenty of sniping going on last year because of the anthem kneeling. The respect has to go both ways. Many of us have taken the high road before and got our teeth kicked in.

I agree many of the comments should be in the political section, but there comes a time when you simply have to stand your ground.

I think this nation is where it is right now because people have refused to fight back when they know they are in the right.

There's a new-ish saying I see floating around alot. "Don't start no ****, won't be no ***".

Kneeling during the anthem is the definition of starting some ****.

An elevated understanding and objective discussion doesn't require a concession of standing or high-ground neutrality.

It is very easy to keep things civil; decide your goal, what tone you want to set and don't get pulled into the weeds. I am naturally inclined to address each of the concerns that you have in your reply but I am not interested in an itemized tug of war with you and I wont be pulled into one. Obviously you need to vent; a lot of other people around here do as well but no one wants to just listen.

What sets these boards apart from other Saints boards is our ability to have a thoughtful discussion instead of just pages of strung together comments.

We all believe in our own strength and intelligence, well put it to the test. Engage in intellectual conversation and do not deviate.

06-04-2020, 05:29 PM	#11
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,047	Re: Please Don't Originally Posted by Danno I understand your concerns and it is quite noble to take the high road. That has to work both ways however. There was plenty of sniping going on last year because of the anthem kneeling. The respect has to go both ways. Many of us have taken the high road before and got our teeth kicked in. I agree many of the comments should be in the political section, but there comes a time when you simply have to stand your ground. I think this nation is where it is right now because people have refused to fight back when they know they are in the right. There's a new-ish saying I see floating around alot. "Don't start no **, won't be no ". Kneeling during the anthem is the definition of starting some ***. An elevated understanding and objective discussion doesn't require a concession of standing or high-ground neutrality. It is very easy to keep things civil; decide your goal, what tone you want to set and don't get pulled into the weeds. I am naturally inclined to address each of the concerns that you have in your reply but I am not interested in an itemized tug of war with you and I wont be pulled into one. Obviously you need to vent; a lot of other people around here do as well but no one wants to just listen. What sets these boards apart from other Saints boards is our ability to have a thoughtful discussion instead of just pages of strung together comments. We all believe in our own strength and intelligence, well put it to the test. Engage in intellectual conversation and do not deviate. WW_Who_Dat likes this.
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