Helo I'm a new member

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  1. Gentle- Giant

    Gentle- Giant Well-Known Member

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    I am a retired elementary physical education teacher and former high-school baseball coach with a leftward lean and a pro union warrior. Also a Vietnam vet.
     
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    bummer...but welcome
     
  3. Gentle- Giant

    Gentle- Giant Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to butting heads with you over issues, without stooping to personal attacks of course.
     
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    Lee S Moderator Staff Member Past Donor

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    Gentle - Giant:

    Welcome to the forums. We are all glad to have you here, whatever your political leanings. If you have any questions about anything, the moderation staff is always here to help you out. We are strongly committed to allowing you the right to say almost anything you want as long as it isn't abusive or insulting. Likewise, we do not want anyone to take abuse from others. Report instances where you are being attacked and we will sort it out.

    Post often and enjoy the clash of ideas.

    Lee
     
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    Welcome!!!
     
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    modernpaladin Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Welcome!
     
  7. VotreAltesse

    VotreAltesse Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Welcome. It seems you have an interesting past.
     
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    Sallyally Well-Known Member Donor

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    Very welcome.
     
  9. CKW

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    I guess I could be called a "right wing zealot" glad to have you and welcome.
     
  10. Gentle- Giant

    Gentle- Giant Well-Known Member

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    These political sites are no fun unless you have all types of people right, left and down the middle.
     
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    Welcome.
     
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    Good luck wit dat...Now drop and give me twenty....
     
  13. CKW

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    Yeah...then it's like my family...which has all sorts of political zealots right and left. Not many down the middle :)
     
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    Welcome to the boards. I'm also a retired teacher--high school English. Hope you enjoy the discussions.
     

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