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SLIPSLID-N-AWAY · RV-Dreams Family Member

LIKE WATCHING A TRAIN WRECK

Racerguy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Yes, I keep up, but we tend to leave the political discussions alone here. smile

TxYellowRose · RV-Dreams Family Member

What's politics?

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Roz · RV-Dreams Family Member

TxYellowRose wrote:

What's politics?

Now that would have to be a parrot that swallowed a small watch.

The Bear II · RV-Dreams Family Member

It's funny, last night my DW was watching a show and I was listening while doing something else. The show went to commercial and a bunch of political ads came on and I thought, why are they running ads, the elections are over.

Then I realized she was watching a show from several weeks ago that she had recorded on the DVR.

Sushidog · RV-Dreams Family Member

If you'd like to discuss the 3 verboten topics on most boards (Guns, God & Government) with other RV'rs in a respectful, coutreous, yet sometimes passionate manner, I suggest visiting this forum.

http://z3.invisionfree.com/Freedom_Of_The_Road/

Chip

SLIPSLID-N-AWAY · RV-Dreams Family Member

not wanting a discussion, just a confirmation that politics is way off the radar or far enough down the "important stuff" list in the life of a full time r-ver. I really loved the answer "what's politics". exactly what I was hoping to hear!

rclvnv · RV-Dreams Family Member

While we do not yet full-time, we do spend protracted periods in our present unit, at various times of the year.We stay in different campgrounds,several of which have a lot of full-timers traveling through. Since I hope to F/T as soon as I can,I always engage those folks, for the same reason I participate here, to learn. Refreshingly, I have never encountered a "political" situation. I assume that is because there are so many other things to talk about, like the rig, where you've been, or anything else. Even when we can't get out for a long time, we often take the trailer locally,for a few days, just to interact with the RV people. I look fwd. to the day that I can begin to live that way, permanently.

Richard

Sushidog · RV-Dreams Family Member

There are so many political situations which can affect FTers, it's hard to ignore these factors sometimes. Certainly, political decisions affect everything from fuel costs and health care to hyperinflation which is threatening make our retirement dollars practically worthless. I certainly understand that one may be so tired of and frustrated with the political banter as to put ones head in the proverbial sand, however this won't reduce the effect of these decisions upon our lives. I guess we just have to roll with the punches and play the hand we're dealt without stressing over what "might happen" as probable as an eventuality may seem. Hakuna Matata!

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It doesn't hurt to as least follow along enough to be able to cast an informed ballot. My DW may feel more comfortable as a passenger, but I have to drive - I guess I'm just funny that way. To each their own.

Chip

Colorado_Kid · RV-Dreams Family Member

I don't believe politics is any worse now than it was when George Washington was President. The difference is we have so many different ways to get the news as opposed to 200 years ago or even 50 years ago. First there was just newspapers then came the radio followed by television and then came cable television with channels dedicated to news 24 hours a day and now we have the internet. A politican can't sneeze without a show host going on for 15 minutes about it.

Paul and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Racerguy wrote:

Yes, I keep up, but we tend to leave the political discussions alone here.

I agree, Racerguy. I'm putting this thread on my IGNORE list.

Paul

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Well, unfortunately, I am a news junkie. While I listen to a news talk radio station every day at work, I do manage to have a normal (?) life as well. It is not hard to put aside the news and political interests when engaged with the RV idea.

That said, as Sushidog suggested, we do need to stay somewhat engaged or a day may come when we come face to face with a situation that we wish we had written a congressman or senator about. Long ago, I learned that foreknowledge is extremely valuable to avoid being hit by what could be avoided.

Anyone who should happen to read my bio will have absolutely no doubts as to my political and moral beliefs. We may not agree, but I can stand up and defend anyone else in expressing their belief. We'll just have to agree to agree or disagree over a campfire instead of in an RV forum.

Besides, I am even friends with folks who are vehemently against what I believe.

Terry

Melstar · RV-Dreams Family Member

Well, Terry, I'm laughing....I'm a news junkie too!!! You're right....I escape the bad with the RV-Dreams forum and others on RV'ing. In fact, just logged on to "escape" a doom and gloom I had just been watching! :)

Mel