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Straight off the top of my head @SandyinAnaheim, the election affects me because my son is a US citizen, it affects the rate of exchange, which affects the cost of our visits to the US, and those of the thousands of tourists who visit every year and spend money in ‘your’ country, and ultimately this affects our finances because we’re planning to move to the US to be near our son.

I think this is probably getting away from @SandyinAnaheim's intent, but, as an American living in the UK, I think it's a big mistake to underestimate how important American politics are--both in terms of the immediate and knock-on effects--all over the world. I know @Austina, you're affected on a very personal level, but I think even without that kind of connection, there is a lot of wisdom and insight to be had from people observing systems from the outside. I actually believe the world would be a better place if everyone lived outside their home country for a few years.

I also agree that in Europe (including the UK in that for the moment) there is much more international news as a rule, but I think a lot of that comes down to differences in media structures.
 
I have the little green squeezy thing too!

If it's not supposed to be green, your doctor can probably give you some meds to clear it up:razz: I use a Breville citrus press because when we have margarita night at my house, we need the juice of a treefull of limes and creeping arthritis keeps me from comfortably using a hand held juicer. The Breville is awesome and gets all the juice from the smallest to the largest fruits in seconds.
 
I don’t understand reporting anyone’s post. Free speech allows our opinions right or wrong. If you don’t like someone’s opinion, stop reading the thread. There have been many threads I leave because I get mad but I have never reported anyone because it doesn’t mean they are wrong. I have been insulted ( generically) lots of times on age or politics but I just leave the thread.
 
Btw, pie beats cake any day!
 
Hi,

While International posters are being mentioned on this thread, may I please tell all of you from Australia, and Great Britain that you will be welcomed on the new political thread if Andrey OKs it., Lissyflo, Austina, OShiny, Arkie from Australia, and of course Gary from Australia. Pease join us.

Jaaron is right. I did live in England on a few different occasions. One of my first recollections was how noisy, and contentious their politics were. In 1979, there were strikes all over the place. That is when Margaret Thatcher rose to power and was elected 1n 1980. I sadly was there when the Lockerby plane went down in 1989. I was also there when the Berlin Wall fell.

I welcome you all, as really all of us do.

Annette
 
@smitcompton thanks for the invite to join the political thread, however, it is not for me.

For those who have joined or are planning to join, have fun, and PLAY NICE please.

DK :))
 
Wow. What did I miss being gone for 5 days with no internet or cell service?
 
Wow. What did I miss being gone for 5 days with no internet or cell service?

1. Politics was banned
2. Butt hurt ensued
3. Smitcompton asked Andrey to consider a hidden pay-to-participate political forum
4. Smitcompton started a thread asking who was interested in such a forum
5. Butt hurt ensued from those opposed to her idea
 
1. Politics was banned
2. Butt hurt ensued
3. Smitcompton asked Andrey to consider a hidden pay-to-participate political forum
4. Smitcompton started a thread asking who was interested in such a forum
5. Butt hurt ensued from those opposed to her idea

Oh @Matata you have no idea how happy your post makes me!!!! I have missed you since you put me on ignore. Muah!!!! :lol:

I knew politics was banned and I have mixed feelings about it now. But all the other things are new and I have been trying to catch up.
 
Gosh I hope you are doing ok.

We had to evacuate but our house was spared. Fire got very close. More info in "I just wanna say" thread. Don't want to get off topic here.
 
I want Ella's job.
 
Hi,

My dear Redwood,

Please join the forum if its approved. I'll admit it won't be easy for you, but you are well liked and you should know by now that I personally agree with some of your ideas ad values. I vote either way. This is different to me, but I think we'd all like you to be there. One topic I'm really interested in what you think, but I can't under the new rules mention it here.

Good to see back.

Matata, how scary for you. I hope you all remain safe.


Annette
 
Hi,

My dear Redwood,

Please join the forum if its approved. I'll admit it won't be easy for you, but you are well liked and you should know by now that I personally agree with some of your ideas ad values. I vote either way. This is different to me, but I think we'd all like you to be there. One topic I'm really interested in what you think, but I can't under the new rules mention it here.

Good to see back.

Matata, how scary for you. I hope you all remain safe.


Annette

Thank you. I will ruminate on it.
 
I would love to hear every one‘s viewpoints on recent developments. It is an important time in our country. Discussion is good.
 
Hi,

My dear Redwood,

Please join the forum if its approved. I'll admit it won't be easy for you, but you are well liked and you should know by now that I personally agree with some of your ideas ad values. I vote either way. This is different to me, but I think we'd all like you to be there. One topic I'm really interested in what you think, but I can't under the new rules mention it here.

Good to see back.

Matata, how scary for you. I hope you all remain safe.


Annette

Can we have updates after you have a group? Like a press secretary who gives a press conference? No questions, just reports that you are doing great. I am really curious how the group with only 2 conservatives in it can exist. And wish you good luck!
 
@Musia , This group of people could make anything work. We could just discuss the news of the day. There is always something happening to talk about.
 
Is anyone concerned that if this political for-fee-forum catches on, it might set a precedent for Charging a fee for the other forums?
 
@nala Apparently the politics subscription forum isn't the 1st time paying for info has come up. This is from smitcompton's original thread that is now locked. Andrey is the owner and whatever he chooses to do to evolve and sustain PS has to be ok with us. We can choose to stay or leave.

"I want to clarify a few things. Within the last two years on the diamond section, there have been discussions with Admin and others PS posters that monetizing some diamond information is something that Admin would be interested in and I think at the time they were working on some things.
Yes, free info for all is what PS stands for, but they are not non-profit and were looking for ways to increase their income, as any business does. Yes, they want more posters to join."

 
@nala Apparently the politics subscription forum isn't the 1st time paying for info has come up. This is from smitcompton's original thread that is now locked. Andrey is the owner and whatever he chooses to do to evolve and sustain PS has to be ok with us. We can choose to stay or leave.

"I want to clarify a few things. Within the last two years on the diamond section, there have been discussions with Admin and others PS posters that monetizing some diamond information is something that Admin would be interested in and I think at the time they were working on some things.
Yes, free info for all is what PS stands for, but they are not non-profit and were looking for ways to increase their income, as any business does. Yes, they want more posters to join."


I think it would be nice if admin would address this directly.
 
I would love to hear every one‘s viewpoints on recent developments. It is an important time in our country. Discussion is good.

Here’s the thing. There are so many other forums in which anyone can do this. Why do you think PS is a better vehicle to do this? Especially when it has caused so much contention? Some people are even accusing the mods of leaning toward the right, being unfair, etc.
 
Here’s the thing. There are so many other forums in which anyone can do this. Why do you think PS is a better vehicle to do this? Especially when it has caused so much contention? Some people are even accusing the mods of leaning toward the right, being unfair, etc.
What make you think that the admin is leaning toward the right? :confused:
 
Granted this is not my board but even though it is voluntary to come here people still give so much of their time for free just to help other people find the perfect diamond or piece. Time is not free and in fact time is a limited resource. So by making it pay for play then not only are people giving their time but then they are also giving their money too? I don't know, I think that would change the entire vibe and not for the better.
 
Someone could create a free Slack channel and everyone could sign up with their PS username if you really want to discuss politics or current events with the same people here. It’s pretty simple, why does it need to be on this site? I can see why they banned the discussions, if I was a vendor advertising on a forum i probably wouldn’t want potential customers to see those conversations and think my product was associated with certain view points. Just saying.
 
if I was a vendor advertising on a forum i probably wouldn’t want potential customers to see those conversations and think my product was associated with certain view points. Just saying.
I don't recall any vendors talking politics on PS.
 
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