I think I have finally figured out what is Pissing me off about 2o2p lately

my $.02

56 comments! good job Jcat, that's gotta be a record

#57. Just wanted to boost the count. I'm an Ass. I am Culo. X^D

Posting in epic blog. t(-.-)t smoke

Thats why I stay hidden behind the clan forums lol...

You hit the nail right on the head.Take a look at the 'friends posts' thingy on the P&W blog. 2o2p is now officially a right wing site.Most of us so-called 'leftists' do our debating at the ballot box now.

With all due respect, J-Cat, I disagree. This is an ADULT gaming site that deals with more than just gaming. I for one enjoy reading and debating some of the more political issues. I especially like reading some of the blogs about people's family's and the issues that they are having. These are ADULT issues. Shoot, even though I couldn't quite relate to it, I still enjoyed reading some of the more "soap opera" blogs. If it really pisses you off that much, then don't read those blogs. We all know which ones are socialist and which ones are a reasoned discussion of what's going wrong in DC. For the same reason, if you don't like pron, don't look at the NSFW Forums.

Honestly, well said. America has become a Nation divided and we seem to have lost the sense of what America is, differing views but a common love of our Country. Both sides are American and love the USA, so why do we fight and point fingers rather than work together to make change? Simple enough concept and based on conversations with friends from other Countries, they just shake their head at all of the antics from the extreme left and right. The majority of the Country is in the middle, but like a middle child, we seem to get neglected because of all the yelling from either side. So for all of those folks who like to point out the problems and play the blame game, did you ever stop and think you are contributing to the decline of our society by not trying to help, understand or implement change and rather just widen the rift between the current two party system? As I say all the time I am a Liberal Republican, which basically means I like to use my head when it comes to voting on issues rather than follow a prescribe doctrine set forth by the GOP. Common sense has become so far removed from the issues it is almost laughable if it were not true. And the fact that so many folks listen to "political personalities" who are not politicians, would never win if they ran for office and are more biased and self serving than any Senator or Congressman really makes me cringe. Anyway, I like your post J-Cat. Game On folks.

@Claude What the hell does this mean? "We all know which ones are socialist and which ones are a reasoned discussion of what's going wrong in DC." So if you are someone who likes what is happening or are not rabidly against it you are a socialist and if you are anything else you are having a reasoned discussion of what is wrong in DC? Come on man that is exactly the problem. Not all of the policies and change going on are socialist or wrong, and conversely not all of the things are right. But DC and our government work just the way it is meant to, what you should be debating is they way in which it is handled. National Healthcare isn't evil or wrong, it makes sense if we can do it correctly. Spending Billions on our Military isn't wrong or evil, but we need to do it correctly. Government runs the way it does based on how involved we as Americans decide to be. One half of the Country can't be wrong or right, you need to understand that there needs to be a balanced argument and some compromise to keep everyone involved and satisfied. Is it perfect, no, but it is the best system by far and to make statements that are as rigid as you have just done are the reason J-Cat made her post and so many Americans in the middle are sick to death of talking politics.

I agree, this is a very polarized Nation, and both sides contribute roughly equally to the conflict. But it is not unique in that aspect. Canada is an example. Go to Manitoba and listen to the English/French rhetoric. That has been going for decades. Yeah, you guys are smart in that you can turn over your country much faster, but you are not unique, nor is any other nation. I largely blog political topics, in part because I feel knowledge of what our government is doing is important, and in part because I don't game seriously because I don't have the time to devote to being a proper member of a clan. Oh, and I suck. I see no point in silencing political speech for any reason. Yeah, some of what is posted is very off the charts. But as has been said so many times, if you don't like the blog or the blogger, don't read it. It's really quite simple. But since part of your blog was an obvious reference to my recent actions, don't expect me to ignore stupid comments or not to to tweak people who try to pull off thinly veiled public insults as humor. Oh, and there are far more liberals on this site than I think you realize. The vast majority of the site is largely silent, at least in the blogs.

Although, after reading PMA's comment, I do agree that more discussion in the middle would be preferable. I just don't want the discussion to go away because it is a discussion still worth having.

@PMA - Easy... It was supposed to be a tongue in cheek shot. I know, I know... probably the wrong time and place. But, I didn't mean anything by it. I do agree with most of what you said.

@ Claude Actually there use to be a political forum on this site. It was removed for good reason. This may be an Adult website yes, but it is an adult GAMING website. All politics have done is cause fighting and good people saying bad things in the heat of debate.... and even people being banned.

@Claude Agree 100%. Both sides need a voice and the reason we have such a strong government is because we do have strong opinions. I just don't like the way some try and pigeon hole people into a category. I understand it helps people generalize or associate with other views, but most of us are a mix of beliefs and political viewpoints that may change daily based on what is going on in our lives. Nobody is wrong or right, we are all just trying to find a solution to a problem the best way we can and sometimes we need to step back and ask, why would someone say or do this? I am often surprised at the simplicity of the answer and it helps me make a more informed decision that takes others into account and not just my own personal issues. We are after all a Nation built on so many different religions and backgrounds that it is almost impossible to always see eye to eye, but we are all Americans and nobody wants to see this Country go up in flames just to say I told you so. I love good conversation and I think that MANY folks who blog politics on the site are looking for this and not flames and condemnation.

@J-cat apparently you can't criticize the critics without an arguement breaking out...I've just stopped caring about the federal level stuff, there's too much corruption on a local level for Harrisburg for be to even see the big picture anymore....and with the mayoral candidates sueing every blogger who says something bad about them...I'm just taking a break fro the crap.

fuck politics, lets game

Telling everyone to shut up kind of feeds it more. Wait, it was reverse psychology because you actually love political rhetoric. I got it now, carry on. ;)

I don't think J-Cat posted this. Obama had someone from the mother ship hack her account and post this. I have a shelter burried 3 miles deep - it is loaded with Red Bull, Chicken Wings, Beer - 360s and PS3s and great big beautiful flat screen TVs and lazy boys. Lets get to my shelter before the aliens take our souls!

Damn. Is there anything Obama can't do? :)

Blow, careful, wouldn't wanna piss anyone off with your wild stories of alien invasion and politicaly tender ideals. Matter of fact, just tape yer fingers to your face so they can't infect anyone else by typing.... lolol j/k of course... but seriously shut up... haha j/k... no wait maybe I'm not... nah, I really am. Kidding. On second thought fuck freedom of speech, stfu... Wait, kidding again. Fuck it, I'm running for congress.

Smoke all I can say is Rawr

He's got my vote!

what's going on here, is there a new president? all i know is the price of cigarettes is still going up along with the price of beer.

A blog by it's very nature is a personal thing. Yes you share it with the rest of the site, but it's inherently your own. If you don't wish to read political blogs, then don't. No one is putting a gun to your head and making you read them. Why is it that people always have to tell others what is proper and what isn't in any given venue? Political blogs can only enrage you if you allow them to so the arguement that they are dampening your enjoyment of this site to me just doesn't make any sense. You click the blog you wish you read and should be able to ascertain if it's political or not within the first two sentences. Then if it's something that you have no interest in, click another blog. I think that all of the political blog entries are just as valid here as a blog about someone's divorce, having a child,a new pet, your anger at a local coffee chain, movies you think suck etc. It's all things that affect us in our lives and we wish to share with our peers. I don't forsee any good coming from any attempt to censor the blogs here at 2o2p. As for the Democrats and Republicans? I couldn't care less for either of them, in my opinion they have fed on our pockets for too long.

It's a personal blog. If you don't like it, hit the Back button.

Don't worry, once you vote me in, I'll hand feed my friends all the good pieces before I worry about the nation. How's free cigs sound? Free beer too? no prob. Just vote for me...

LOL Coulow!

Ain't that how it starts. "Other Peoples Money" disease.

You hate freedom

Smoke can you give me a tax break for wow when u get in?

In the USA we have this awesome feature called 'freedom of speech' which some people actually still try to advocate, you guys should read about it sometime. Until then how about you tell us the most recent Maple Syrup stories and hockey news. That'd be so badass! Thanks.

Don't forget the Poutine

oh snap rawr

Bring back thumbs down.

The thumb fairy speaks! :)

What funny is that I have been labeled as "left" and "right" based on what I have posted...little as it has been. I usually don't even caption or title things that I post anymore in a hope that someone wont view what I put up with an agenda first and message second. I get more amusement about people calling a viewpoint "stupid" or "idiotic" than the actual point behind what was said. Viewpoints by simple definition can't truly be either. Just because it doesn't "fit" with what another believes doesn't make it stupid...everything that makes up our belief system as a person is a product of our culture and environment from a sociology point of view. So really more than anything, it is perspective...not idiocy that drives views. I'm sure most here have heard that perspective is truth, at least in the mind of the person holding it. More than anything as Americans, we have lost much of our ability to be empathic. I won't bore anyone with why I think that is, but without empathy, it becomes easy to surround ourselves with a personal belief system...kinda like a bunker with barb wire...and beware anyone that tries to infiltrate our "bunker", because we'll come out shooting first and asking questions later.

American's (and people in general) can be empathetic to individuals, but it is much rarer to have empathy for a group. And J-Cat...ignore Smokie. He's just trying to get a rise out of you. He's never serious.

Ah the dastard understands. You have many realities open to you, one of which is getting butthurt. OR one in which you say, 'Smoke, go fuck yourself' and we both have a giggle and a beer. People are geared to be defensive and anally retentive, free your mind. Reality is based on your perception of it and how you change your reactions. It is not a constant and with practice, you can easily change your own reality to one which is less stressful and way more fun. Unless you enjoy living in pissy moods, gossip and mental manipulation, if so then carry on. Just because something seems one way does not mean it always is... much like what you are fed by Governments. CWUTIDIDTHAR? Enjoy life a bit more and open your mind. This world can be yours for the taking.

We prove we are not (as a majority) truly empathic to individuals every day in our lives...it is just more culturally acceptable to be less empathic to groups. Kind of like the old idiom..."You can see what kind of person someone truly is by how he treats those who can do nothing for him or to him". Its just my observations over the last year. There are people who are consistently (though rare), those who are sometimes, and those who are rarely. I see too many of the latter...

Stop saying "drop." These aren't rap albums.

Sure, you should practice up on kama sutra with your hubby until it drops. That way you get some good practice in, expand your pleasure ratio, and have a great time waiting on a game to drop. Plus I'm sure it'll cheer him up. ;) Anything else? Perception is Reality. Change your perception, change your reality.

Smokie is so full of shit. Reality exists outside of 202p. And Fade...I guess I'm pretty fortunate in that where I live, most people are pretty empathetic.

In dastard reality, I'm full of shit. See? ;) It's working already.

And my reality is the only one that counts. I figured all of you would know that by now. (except when DA is home...then I live in her reality, a dark and scary place...and it has cats.)

Aren't you from Canada? All us Americans know you Canadians just want to be like us!!!! :)

I think was jcat is trying to say is, look at the feedback. while it is true, we have freedom of speech, does this feel like a community? fuck no, someone does something good and you read the comments and people nit pick shit instead of supporting or leaving good solid feedback. this place years ago used to be a community, people used to actually tell people, hey nice job there, the only time i see positive feedback is if someones dog died or family member. its a fuckin shame it takes that for people to be nice. what happened to 2o2p. all the negative nancys make me want to go back to caesar v1.0