Civil War

[Buckrub]

I keep saying the chasm between the Reds and the Blues in this country is so wide that it's uncrossable now, and an inevitable Civil War looms. I ain't sure just how much of that is my normal 'tongue in cheek' around here, but HEY......these two news items sorta make me sit back and wonder if I ain't a real prophet!!!

This is bizarre.....especially when taken together (though they are not related):

http://cnsnews.com/news/article/rep-charlie-rangel-guns-some-southern-areas-have-cultures-we-have-overcome

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/us/texas-attorney-general-invites-new-yorkers-to-bring-their-guns.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimes&_r=3&

Add to that the signs last Monday on buses that said "The HOLY Inauguration" and Newsweek's article on Obama called "The Second Coming", and I just wonder what the flying blazes is really going on around here!

[Arty]

I'd like to officially invite Charlie Rangel to come on down to Bracey, VA for a sit down with me around my firepit down in the woods. I'd LOVE to see how successful he is at overcoming this Southern Culture.

[Penguin]

Yeah, I have to agree with you bucky. Some of the differences just seem unbridgeable. (is that a word?)

I look at the different sides and I have to say that I envy you, at least you have one party that you can cling to. Me? I disagree with so much of what each side champions that I shudder at the thought of either gaining congress and the executive suite. But I wouldn't worry too much about all of those apocalyptic scenarios that have the sides squaring off with armies. I doubt seriously that most of the people out in the heartland would fight to hold the nation together. We are that weak.

Kind of like a bad marriage. It is not a question of whether it will end but how much pain can be inflicted before one walks away. :)

Will

[HideHunter]

Kind of like a bad marriage. It is not a question of whether it will end but how much pain can be inflicted before one walks away. :)

Will

Good quote.. (I have a couple of yours tucked away) It will likely show up somplace else. ;)

[Penguin]

Be my guest, it is probably the most productive thing I'll say all day. :)

Will

[Niner]

I certaily hope I don't see armed conflict in my lifetime. Maybe we could break off the North East from the rest of the nation and let them do what ever crazynesss they want to in their new country.

[DeputyDog]

Better yet, separate only the counties that were red in the past election and let them live with what they wanted instead of making all of us do it.

[BarryBobPosthole]

What amazes me is you claim to love America, yet you hate half of the people in it. Politics is politics. Get over it. Express your political opinions at the voting booth and let that be the end of it. The only civil war is the one between your ears.

BKB

[BarryBobPosthole]

No, I'm glad you have opinions. And its a free country so express them when and where you want to. But true civil war is a terrible proposition as is secession. You say you don't hate anyone yet your intense dislike (is that a better word for it) for anyone who doesn't agree with you abotu the political situation is all you seem to talk about. I like keeping up with current events too. It just that the world offers a hell of a lot more to interest me than what greasy politician is in office or whose pocket he has his off hand in.

But feel free to carry on to express yourself. I will as well.

BKB

[BarryBobPosthole]

In case you didn't know it I was kidding. And yes, you are deranged. but in a way we all know and love. So thicken up that damned skin a little bit. and please let me know who ever said you were hateful, mean, spiteful or ignorant. Wrong maybe, but not those other things.

You slay me. You really do.

So okay, you aren't deranged. I'll stop teasing you for your ardor. Sorry. won't happen again.

BKB

[Thumper]

Awww sheesh! Here we go again .... :(