[NRAJOE]

Bunch of liberal bastages and so called gunowners who said I'm too "radical"..."privledges" suspended for a week...they can keep there stinking forum.

Heres some of the threads if anyone should care...was I out of line at anytime?

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/fo...s=&forumid=125

[Shaun]

Your in the right Joe -- probably just a bunch of Panzie's

[NRAJOE]

I was just banned permanently because I returned the admins e-mail saying he better ban the guys who were baiting ME and asked him if he was blind or what? He returned my e-mail saying it was none of my business who he banned and now I was banned permanently for "flaming"{ him and calling him blind! What an a-hole. I left that forum a long time ago because of a few liberal pukes on there that they protect for some reason. There is a bunch of Canadians on there that like to badmouth the USA. But when I'd give it back, they'd get their "maple leaves" all in a bunch...good riddance! :full: :nod:

[missharpshooter]

So they seem to think your a fanatic and extremist...and spewing your liberal rhetoric......about gun ownership...interesting....that you were banned off that board for voicing an opinion.....I thought we all have the freedom to voice........is this not the USOFA.....Lady Di :nod: :assult: :assult: :assult:

was it cuzza that joke ?..that was a good joke !

[missharpshooter]

No go down to where it says about the NRA thread...NOT the Hillary Joke........there are 3 pages.....Lady Di

'sides who cares what Canadians or even the rest of the world thinks ? I like those liberal jokes..

[JAMES]

Look Joe, first I had to wrestle this little 3-year old candy slinging devil off my front porch and now I have to contaminate my pure GM blood by reading a looooong Ford forum thread.....you owe me.

Now don't get excited about the Ford slander.....my wife was driving a Ford when I fell for her long ago; nothing like a Maverick with three on the tree....I drove it myself for several years....that faithful car's name was "Katie"....sometimes I forget my wife's name, so I just call her "Sweetie".

Anyway, on to your issue:

I believe that your position, belief, and intent are true, and I agree with them all. You were direct, determined, and unwavering. You were also aggressive and provocative. Whether or not you were overly aggressive and provative is an extremely difficult question and I am neither prepared nor qualified to judge (particularly since I have been accused of the same, on occasion. Patrick Henry and Samual Adams were, as well.)

Something I have discovered over the years is that there appears to be a growing number of individuals within this great nation who, upon finding themselves unable to hold their own or adequately support their positions in a discussion or debate, will instinctively change the subject and attack the individual(s) who oppose(s) them in the debate. Those attacks are nearly always personal in nature, and they are generally targeted to provoke their opposition. What's more (based upon my humble observations), these attacks tend to be made by individuals who have difficulty standing upon their own merits and preparation, and these attacks tend to be made against those sorts of individuals who openly "stand" for "something"; those who feel strongly about certain matters. These guys also know that, in this day and time, unfounded/outrageous and slanderous personal remarks are unlikely to result in severe pain or death of themselves, as might have happened 100 years ago.

If a man is courageous enough to stand up and speak out for a fundamental right, then an attack upon his patriotism or manhood or religion can be a very effective means to enrage, divert, and even discredit that man. That may have happened here (it has happened to me on numerous occasions). Most of the posts from those in opposition to you did not directly address the rights of citizens and the relavance of gun control; they were aimed instead at you. And, they diverted you from your course.

My advice (if of any use at all):
Learn from this experience, so you can whoop them even more decisively next time.
Pause and reflect for a moment before responding to personal attacks and provocation. Sometimes the best response to a childish comment is to ignore it; sometimes not. Most importantly, try not to lower yourself to their level. Don't play their game; play yours.
Support and rally your supporters (even your critical supporters).
Don't give the opposition additional material (about yourself) that they can use to further attack you. Try to hold those cards close.
Then, please teach me how to do all of this, cause I continue to struggle....!

And, get bluemoose89 to join your forum here! An interesting individual.

Best wishes, and Give 'em hell, Joe!

[jerry]

fuggi'm & feed 'em beans!

[missharpshooter]

James, I could NOT have said it better..WHAT a GREAT POST GUY!! I even learned something......GOOD interesting and informative POST! Lady Di:nod:

[Pumpkinheaver]

What a bunch of ford driving panseys. FORD= F ***ker O nly R olls D ownhill

[Oxford]

James...you said it best! I've noticed occasionally that even on G&G when a discussion gets heated, that personal comments sometimes slip into the debate, as you pointed out so well.

Your response was excellent advice. I've tried to follow that route but occasionaly my temper overrides better judgement and it shows in a response. Each time I feel like I've lowered myself in an attempt to respond to something which should have simply been ignored.

Thanks again for the reminder and for such good advice.

Ox:nod:

Welcome to the club!

Wow !.. talk about a flashback..

it was their forum according to this

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[Dale]

James...you hit it on the head.

Joe, we just can't take you anywhere....dayum!

And that blinking eye avatar sure looked familiar, lol.

When the H E double L do you find time for all these forums? You've gotten over 10,000 here....over 500 there. You got a job or a real life? He he he he

[7mmag6]

If it makes you feel better im joining that forum and complaining how they banned you untill they ban me, dont like fords anyhoo

[Dale]

I was thinking the same thing 7MM.

But I ain't got time for silly stupid idgets!

[PAPA G]

to hang with a bunch of panty waste creampuff!!! WTF!!! must be because Henry Ford was a socialist/commie at heart and its a part of the product line. burn that Furd. and get a manly vehicle. seemed to be a few good people there though that got tossed with you.:right:

[7mmag6]

That begs the question have I ever pod any one here? if I have im sorry but im to dam stupid to notice