Do we need a politics forum?

[Pseudo]

There seems to be a lot of political debate (insofar as uninformed opinion and chest-beating can pass for debate) in here as of late. Is it worth starting up a seperate politics board? Those with a radical conscience can expose it to all who care over there, leaving this board free to discuss more important things like smoking and ringtones.

[Dogwatcher]

nah leave it.

I think politics rates right up there with smoking and ringtones.

[Ian]

Just put something in place so if the words "politics", "Liberal" or "Labour" are used in a post it gets automatically deleted.

[BenchedEagle]

Dont like it mate dont open, read or contribute to it. Just coz u dont like what your reading. Think ur feeling the pressure of not having a decent argument. Theres plenty of topics in the GD area that i dont even bother opening coz i just dont care about the topic. Stop being a whinger and move along to another topic.

[Dogwatcher]

Ease up Lizzy, I don't think he's whingeing.
Just asking if maybe there should be another option - as there are on other forums.
Sometimes one topic outgrows a certain space and a new area's required.

[BenchedEagle]

so far as uninformed opinion and chest-beating can pass for debate) in here as of late. Is it worth starting up a seperate politics board? Those with a radical conscience can expose it to all who care over there,

If that aint whingeing i dont know what is. Some of us dont share his view so we should move away to a separate forum. Heres what i think of that

[MightyEagles]

It's just an election year.

[Pseudo]

If that aint whingeing i dont know what is. Some of us dont share his view so we should move away to a separate forum.

Nope. Rather, if there is enough critical mass for a politics discussion forum, then start one, since political shite appears to be dominating the General board ATM.

That I choose to present this opinion in terms which convey my contempt for political discussion is simply my own style. Interpret this as "whingeing" if you choose. But to dismiss my original post as nothing but a whinge is to miss the point.

[Wedgie]

Not a bad idea especially with the election/s coming up, I'll put it to the mods

[magpie in the 80's]

what about a political sticky thread in the G/ROOM?

[Dogwatcher]

Now I know that some blokes really get off on talking politics, but as for it getting sticky????

[Punk Rooster]

Politics & Sport don't mix!

[Ian]

Politics & Sport don't mix!

As much as my earlier comment was meant to be tongue in cheek (should have used the for lizbeff) I tend to agree with you Punky. Politics have f#@ked up sport too many times in the past.

[BenchedEagle]

I have purposely satayed away from Political discussion on this forum, coz im here for a laff nuthin else. But the ignorant righties on here got to me and i had to stand up and put forward my argument. But yeah, ive just about had enough now. Noones gonna change anyones mind on here, so the arguments will burn out eventually.

[Snaggletooth Tiger]

Politics & Sport don't mix!

Spot on Punky!
We ALL heard the boos Li'l Johnny copped during the A-League Grand Final!
Plus how about his pissweak display of poor sportsmanship when the Poms knocked off
the Wallabies @ Telstra Stadium to win the last Rugby World Cup?
Being the host nation, Howard would've been spewing having an ample opportunity to milk it
for all it's worth only to gain political points... Snatched away by flyhalf Johnny Wilkinson's boot!
...Mate, I'm starting to dry-reach just remembering that slimy little toad representing
OUR beloved country begrudgingly handing out winners medallions on the podium!

Shove him in a corporate box & lock the door (from the outside) I say!!!

[Rik E Boy]

Just put something in place so if the words "politics", "Liberal" or "Labour" are used in a post it gets automatically deleted.

Ah censorship LMAO. I'll bet you are a LJH man

regards,

REB

[Ian]

Just put something in place so if the words "politics", "Liberal" or "Labour" are used in a post it gets automatically deleted.

Ah censorship LMAO. I'll bet you are a LJH man

regards,

REB

If he was the only candidate, my vote would be a donkey

[Rik E Boy]

Just put something in place so if the words "politics", "Liberal" or "Labour" are used in a post it gets automatically deleted.

Ah censorship LMAO. I'll bet you are a LJH man

regards,

REB

If he was the only candidate, my vote would be a donkey

Republican???

regards,

REB

[Pseudo]

Not a bad idea especially with the election/s coming up, I'll put it to the mods

Look Ma, our very own politics board! Sanity prevails. Thanks Wedgie & collected mods.

[Psyber]

I think SA Footy probably would be better off without a Politics forum. It is already beginning to create bigger divisions than footy rivalry does.