Ok so I love polls. And I love politics. So what political party has the most lapband recipient votes? We'll soon find out!!

BJean, why are you so convinced McCain is another Bush just because he happens to be a Republican? I'm a Republican but I'm no Bush. I got banded but I'm not like every other bandster on this site.

I was a huge fan of McCain because although he was a "Republican" he was an "American" first and foremost and always did what he thought was right for America, even it it angered others in his party (which it quite frequently did). Notice I use the past tense "was". That is because since McCain started his campaign for the Presidency this election, I've noticed he has modified himself somewhat to perhaps win over the right wing Republicans who in the past despised him for being "too liberal."

I trust McCain because I have actually followed and admired his political career from the time I first moved to Arizona in 1997 and even after I moved away, I still kept tabs on McCain because I was convinced he'd be our President one day.

I am still pretty sure he will become President but I'm less sure of my feelings for him. He lost some currency with me when I noticed his rhetoric had changed to appease the far right. I hope it's just a campaign tactic and that once in office he will be the Maverick I admire.

BJean, why are you so convinced McCain is another Bush just because he happens to be a Republican? I'm a Republican but I'm no Bush. I got banded but I'm not like every other bandster on this site.

Well seeing as McCain voted with Bush over 90% of the time sure convinces me that he’s another Bush.

Alot of people shared your belief until they realized that if he is elected it will be another four years of Bush's failed policies. McCain's policies are all over the place. It just depends on what is going on at any given time. Is he still for de-regulation now that Wall Street has run this economy in the ground or has he changed his stand on that as well?

Edited October 1, 200817 yr by Lowbmier

What is Obama's voting record? Oh wait, he usually votes present...

I may be just repeating what I hear about Obama's record since I didn't actually fact check it myself but where did you fact check McCain's voting record?

Is there a governmental website where you can go to actually check the voting records yourself or are you just repeating what the media is reporting or "fact checking". The factcheck.com results are much like pollster results, easily skewed to the outcome desired.

where is a moderator when you need one? Look grown ups we all knew that when we subscribed to this thread that it was controversial. If a poster says something that you don't like, respond and move on. Period. Stumpy arms or not Muslim or not, move on! Now much love to all of my banded people.

Now with that said, does you know who actually believe that obama is a church going Muslim? That post was both confusing and amusing at the same time!

Attacking public figures (whether we agree with the attack or not ) should be fair game. Attacking fellow bandsters (fatso?) should be off limits. :crying:

Attacking public figures (whether we agree with the attack or not ) should be fair game. Attacking fellow bandsters (fatso?) should be off limits. :tongue2:

Do you understand hyperbole? Did you read what I posted immediately afterwards?

Edited October 5, 200817 yr by gadgetlady

Do you understand hyperbole? Did you read what I posted immediately afterwards?

1. hyperbole:extreme exaggeration

2. fatso: inappropriate extreme exaggeration when used to refer to a fellow bandster (IMO)

3. I read your original post before it was edited. Personal attacks again? Go pick a fight somewhere else. I have no interest in engaging with you.

sidebar: I bet my lapband that well enough will not be left alone.

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Do you think she got it? I'm still not sure.

I don't think she is the only one....

I don't think she is the only one....

LOL! Ever feel like you're doing this :tt2: ?

Daily........

Let's just make sure we keep the thread on topic please. No name calling of fellow members, even if it is just to "make a point" as that can cause needless arguing. We attack the idea, not the person.

I totally agree.

Sometimes things are taken out of context, careful.

Edited October 5, 200817 yr by LoveIslovely

We attack the idea, not the person.

That's precisely what I was doing. The "idea" I was attacking was the belief that it's acceptable to attack a person for his or her physical differences (even if it's a public figure). No other logical appeals to that "idea" were working. Since the person doing the attacking repeatedly defended his/her right to attack someone for his physical differences, I was using another method to demonstrate that personal attacks are unacceptable. And I think, based on that person's response to my post (saying I was "wrapped too tight" -- which, by the way, I didn't report, respond, or object to), that the point was made.

That's precisely what I was doing. The "idea" I was attacking was the belief that it's acceptable to attack a person for his or her physical differences (even if it's a public figure). No other logical appeals to that "idea" were working. Since the person doing the attacking repeatedly defended his/her right to attack someone for his physical differences, I was using another method to demonstrate that personal attacks are unacceptable. And I think, based on that person's response to my post (saying I was "wrapped too tight" -- which, by the way, I didn't report, respond, or object to), that the point was made.

Sorry you all feel so offended by my saying he has stumpy arms. He does, get over it. Why don't you repubs have anything else to bring to the discussion besides that. Oh, because you have nothing else to bring. Get over it. Yes he has stumpy arms and thats a fact. Deal with it.

And I don't think that is a great way to make a point on a site where everyone is dealing with or was dealing with their weight issues. Like is said before, you are not...