recent political postings.....it's getting old.

Amen. Thanks Scotty. And thanks to all the VOLUNTEERS. If I could add something, as someone who has had the reigns pulled on me pretty hard for a few posts, if you are corrected by the mods, TAKE IT LIKE A GROWN UP!!! There is no need for antagonistic posts to get back at someone or try to prove that you are right. We ALL make mistakes sometimes.... Even the Mods. But keep in mind that they are acting in the best interest of this site and its members. Let's put this behind us and get back to talking about the firewood that warms our homes, our hearts, our families and keeps the cash in our wallets.

 

I, for one, am glad of someplace that I don't have to see political stuff (funny or not, regardless of party - or even against all parties). There are some forums I attend that have specific sections for that sort of thing and you have to sign agreements all the time that promise giving up your first born if you ever even think about complaining about something in that section. If I feel a need to, I can go into those forums and spout off, or read, political opinions/agendas/jokes.

 

I for one, really like this site as it is so friendly and informative about such a variety of topics. I really appreciate that it is family friendly and politics free. Thank you Scotty Overkill for reminding us why we all like this site so much.

 

Thanks for keeping a high standard here , Scotty. That's why we're here.
This is a great site and it needs to stay that way.

 

Thank you Scotty. And mods. Keep it up.

And I'll put my response here too.

This is what I see is part of the problem.

It's not as much politics, and the discussion of the subject, as it is with some people having a negative and/or sometimes paranoid attitude. For decades I have listened to and watched many folks talk about how this world is going to hell in a hand basket. Well, no, I'm happy to say, it's not.

And don't get me wrong, I have jumped on the band wagon myself from time to time. Easy to do. But it is as much people's interpretation of the media's reporting that just makes them think it is. The media reports what they feel gets them the most viewers. Most times as fast as they can so they can claim the "exclusive" story reporters! Wow! And if making those stories more dramatic gets them higher ratings, weather it is the truth, the whole truth, or whole story, so it goes. More viewers, higher ratings, equals more advertising dollars. More money, more influence, more power.

Many people don't remember to think about every story in the proper context. Or representation of numbers of people they are reporting on. Just a small example. The media reports on protesters in "all these cities" around the United Statss. Well in all actuality there are several thousand or even tens of thousands of protesters on the streets. They have every right to protest. We live in a country where we are allowed to protest. Thankfully. But, the very few who are destroying other's properties are criminals. Not protesters. The ones who are throwing rocks and bottles at the LEOs are assaulting law enforcement officers and are criminals. They are breaking laws and should be arrested. But the next thing you know you here people saying that all these protesters are scum. Cowardly scum. Or you here others say the police are causing the problem by being dressed in riot gear. Neither is right.

The media never reports about the fact that there are 323 MILLION other people out their in these great United States that are not protesting. That are going to work every day. Going to school every day. Taking care of their loved ones, people they know, and in many instances caring for people they don't even personally know. (Teachers, doctors, nurses, neighbors, fire and rescue personnel, hell all 323 million of us! ) but the media doesn't report about those positive things. They are not dramatic enough.

They report about break ins, rapes, murders, etc. , on a daily basis. Makes it seem like it's going on everyday all over the place. Doesn't it? Only it's not. Think about the number of people who are actually criminals and committing these crimes. And how many it actually happens to. A very small number, in context to the overall population. What would you guess the percentage of the population is that are doing this? I would say less than 1/2 a percent. That leaves over 99.5 % of us doing and being good to each other! So in the United States, don't forget their are 323 million others out there doing good. Doing the right things.

Do we need to be aware of the ones doing the wrong things? YES. Do we need to keep an eye and ear open and take care of ourselves, our family, neighbors, and friends. YES!

But we don't need to have a negative, sometimes paranoid, view or outlook on the whole entire world because a very small percentage of the population is bad. Or because an even smaller, minutiae of the population has the ability to come into our homes via TV, radio, and now internet, and tell you what they think will get you to keep listening or watching. Not necessarily what would be the best things to be telling all of us.

Let's keep thinking for ourselves in a rational, calm, collective way without being overly dramatic, like a lot of the things we see on TV are.

The members of FHC is a great reflection of the great population of people we have all around our country and our world! The super VAST majority of people are good!

 

So, what's your next tree job gonna' be?
I'm trying to determine if I should get over to my SisIL's place to cut up some trees, or order some more csd. Then, I have to figure out what type of wood to order....Ash, Oak, Beech, Maple........so many decisions.

 

He's coming up to my house for a stump removing vacation to "get away from it all"!

 

So, a hoarding horde of 2?

 

Well said.

 

As I've said to you many times Scotty Overkill ... thanks for staying with your original concept here on FHC as you help steer the ship. I suppose more problems could always be expected as the numbers of members grows. So nice to still have a home online here, where politics, and all of the high blood pressure BS that can come with it... is not welcome. It's also good to see it never will be either. Priceless. Thanks buddy...

 

I'm in agreement with your posts Scott. I don't come to this forum (or any other) for political or religious content. I haven't seen the posts, because I don't seek them out, but wanted to express my support. Thanks to all the staff. I moderate a motorcycle forum and I know how much time can be spent doing so.

 

I'm with you and this too

 

I'm new here, but moderate a Politics forum.

Coming here is like a vacation. Thanks for keeping it a political free zone.

 

I'm very glad there is not and never will be a trash can thread

 

Scotty Overkill going clear back to the ashcan, trashcan, bs can we exchanged some emails and you know full well I'd take your back on this stuff in a heartbeat. Great job to you & all the mods....keep it up.