Dottleshead ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #1 Posted October 12, 2021 Totally acceptable in my view — and legal —but my friend of ten years is now using words about my political “profile” and FBI “quotas” and “implants” and all sorts of “us versus them” jargon. I don’t know. Everything he talks to me about now is nothing but political and I’m torn between trying to be his friend and basically setting him free. It should be noted I hardly ever bring politics up with him but when I do it’s to banter with him. I’m not afraid to call out his bullshit and for a long time I think that’s why he’s liked me. In the past it’s been more fun than anything else but he has bought into what I classify as more extreme views than mine. That’s kind of an understatement. Like hugely. He has married, moved to another state, and cut all ties with this one. Fine but our discussions don’t need to be political all the time. Ten years were not all politics. Sounds like I need to let him go. Anybody else here a similar experience? Yeah I get this topic can inflame into something political but I’m just trying to cope with my loss I guess. It makes me sad that things have come to this. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted October 12, 2021 Share #2 Posted October 12, 2021 Ummmm, I sort of am, I guess. Never thought of it that way, but still... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 12, 2021 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2021 Is he on the watch list? Does he want to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted October 12, 2021 Share #4 Posted October 12, 2021 Due to my job, clearances, level of information I am/was able to receive & such participation in any militia that wasn’t aligned with our govt was cause for termination or lack of clearance & access. Other than Active duty Army and Army reserves no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Due to my job, clearances, level of information I am/was able to receive & such participation in any militia that wasn’t aligned with our govt was cause for termination or lack of clearance & access. Other than Active duty Army and Army reserves no. You were or weren’t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #6 Posted October 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Dottles said: Totally acceptable in my view — and legal —but my friend of ten years is now using words about my political “profile” and FBI “quotas” and “implants” and all sorts of “us versus them” jargon. I don’t know. Everything he talks to me about now is nothing but political and I’m torn between trying to be his friend and basically setting him free. It should be noted I hardly ever bring politics up with him but when I do it’s to banter with him. I’m not afraid to call out his bullshit and for a long time I think that’s why he’s liked me. In the past it’s been more fun than anything else but he has bought into what I classify as more extreme views than mine. That’s kind of an understatement. Like hugely. He has married, moved to another state, and cut all ties with this one. Fine but our discussions don’t need to be political all the time. Ten years were not all politics. Sounds like I need to let him go. Anybody else here a similar experience? Yeah I get this topic can inflame into something political but I’m just trying to cope with my loss I guess. It makes me sad that things have come to this. Just say "Get lost Wilbur". I will understand! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted October 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Just say "Get lost Wilbur". I will understand! I have probably known you remotely for about as long. But we didn’t do a lot of bike riding together in the flesh and while I would be disappointed, sir, I would get over our blip on the radar. But he spent some quality time with me and the wife. I have a high tolerance of understanding but I don’t think there’s much I can do. I just gotta let it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #8 Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Dottles said: I have probably known you remotely for about as long. But we did a lot of bike riding together in the flesh and while I would be disappointed, sir, I would get over our blip on the radar. But he spent some quality time with me and the wife. I have a high tolerance of understanding but I don’t think there’s much I can do. I just gotta let it be. Sometimes you just have to sever the ties. More than ever, if you want to make and keep friends, don't talk politics. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted October 12, 2021 28 minutes ago, donkpow said: Is he on the watch list? Does he want to be? Me: You ever hear of the Oath Keepers? Him: You do understand that this question, quote seriously, puts you into the FBI agent list, right? Do you know that 90 percent of FBI operations in this country (also called domestic) are false flag implants produced by the FBI itself to justify their yearly reviews, in other words implants, even the leftist communists in Hollywood admit and have documented this via various subtle and not so subtle documentaries and insertions in otherwise unrelated movies and shows, they've done it with some less important Islamics, while they have missed the actual massive terror attacks such as the Boston Marathon bombing (which begs the question), did they not know, or did they let it happen, it seems to me they didn't actually know because they only know about their own implanted operations But seriously, you ask questions that with your political profile makes you look like one of those implants Me: I read it here: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article254871912.html#storylink=mainstage Maybe they can investigate the newspaper? It’s part of the public domain. My political profile? You crack me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted October 12, 2021 Share #10 Posted October 12, 2021 56 minutes ago, Dottles said: Totally acceptable in my view — and legal —but my friend of ten years is now using words about my political “profile” and FBI “quotas” and “implants” and all sorts of “us versus them” jargon. I don’t know. Everything he talks to me about now is nothing but political and I’m torn between trying to be his friend and basically setting him free. It should be noted I hardly ever bring politics up with him but when I do it’s to banter with him. I’m not afraid to call out his bullshit and for a long time I think that’s why he’s liked me. In the past it’s been more fun than anything else but he has bought into what I classify as more extreme views than mine. That’s kind of an understatement. Like hugely. He has married, moved to another state, and cut all ties with this one. Fine but our discussions don’t need to be political all the time. Ten years were not all politics. Sounds like I need to let him go. Anybody else here a similar experience? Yeah I get this topic can inflame into something political but I’m just trying to cope with my loss I guess. It makes me sad that things have come to this. I'm sorry the friendship has to fall apart like this. Let time pass. You can always check on him in a few yrs. I've done this for friend or 2..... actually 2 friendships are being each rejuvenated after 25-30 yrs. However we were alot younger than you and he parting now. He may not even be on this earth when you check again. Sorry..not to make it even sadder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted October 12, 2021 Share #11 Posted October 12, 2021 People can hold an important spot in your life even if it doesn’t last forever. Sounds like now is the time to lessen communication and such. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post donkpow Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #12 Posted October 12, 2021 I tell all my friends right up front, I work for the FBI as a paid informant. You can't find a more solid basis for a peaceful relationship. 2 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted October 12, 2021 Share #13 Posted October 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, donkpow said: I tell all my friends right up front, I work for the FBI as a paid informant. You can't find a more solid basis for a peaceful relationship. In China, even now, a person probably has to be careful not to be perceived and saying things overtly anti-govn't's line that could get you arrested. In the 1960's-1970's, a friend, family member would be arrested, tortured, etc. Several friends' family members have had this happen to them. The situation in HK right now....is really serious now. One HK blogger used to post good posts about his photography, cycling always seemed abit cryptic even though he clearly loved his hobbies. Now he has left HK permanently and immigrated with family to UK. This is simply 2 bloggers visiting each other's blogs for new interesting posts. He must have viewed my blog as la-la-la land. And now with Taiwan standing resolutely....it is potentially chilling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital_photog ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #14 Posted October 12, 2021 I am part of the 2nd Kentucky Regiment of Volunteers Militia from the war of 1812. We were the A$$holes of the American forces. Today we are a little less A$$. We now just reenact and teach people about life and what it was like in 1812 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted October 12, 2021 Share #15 Posted October 12, 2021 The divide in this country is growing deep and wide. It was a crack you could step across, straddle without much stress, switch sides at will if you chose. It is becoming a chasm we can't communicate across. We stand on the edge and shout, but all we hear is noise, and we shout back. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted October 12, 2021 Share #16 Posted October 12, 2021 25 minutes ago, Airehead said: People can hold an important spot in your life even if it doesn’t last forever. Sounds like now is the time to lessen communication and such. There can be a time for a friendship and while the friendship rolls along, to appreciate one another's star in the universe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted October 12, 2021 Share #17 Posted October 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, Further said: The divide in this country is growing deep and wide. It was a crack you could step across, straddle without much stress, switch sides at will if you chose. It is becoming a chasm we can't communicate across. We stand on the edge and shout, but all we hear is noise, and we shout back. In CAnada, covid has revealed some gaps even wider....so sad that life and death widens that chasm. Proof, we can have all the "right" information, the most compelling information as proof that these people died unvaxxed... However covid has for some people who may have been distant, become even closer. Friends and family who can see beyond petty grudges,, have become more appreciative of one another. At least tolerant of the annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #18 Posted October 12, 2021 Does the US Air Force count? I didn't think so. 😥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Popular Post Share #19 Posted October 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, JerrySTL said: Does the US Air Force count? Not according to the Army, Navy or Marines. ...until they need us. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted October 12, 2021 Share #20 Posted October 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Sometimes you just have to sever the ties. More than ever, if you want to make and keep friends, don't talk politics. Yeah... 35 minutes ago, Dottles said: But he spent some quality time with me and the wife. WoBG and I spent a LOT of time with another couple. More than a few years ago we had a discussion about politics. We then agreed to never talk about politics again. That worked for years... But.. of course that untimely failed. Some conversations were were just laced with microaggressions. So... one day a few months ago we were done. And that was it... Sometimes you just move on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 12, 2021 Share #21 Posted October 12, 2021 I’m not supposed to answer that question. Someone’s probably listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted October 12, 2021 Share #22 Posted October 12, 2021 I was Air Force. We were above it all. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted October 12, 2021 Share #23 Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Dottles said: You were or weren’t? Am and was not ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #24 Posted October 12, 2021 Did he move to Idaho? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted October 12, 2021 Share #25 Posted October 12, 2021 33 minutes ago, Kzoo said: I’m not supposed to answer that question. Someone’s probably is listening. FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #26 Posted October 12, 2021 Yes. A poorly regulated one. J/k, had to say that just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted October 12, 2021 Share #27 Posted October 12, 2021 Yep hurts worse when it’s family. My uncle and his son live in northern Idaho. My uncle used to be a lot of fun. I used to joke when I saw Ron White performing that he stole my uncle’s act! His son is even more radical. I stopped following them on FB but still tell them Happy Birthday. They were civil when they came for dad’s funeral, but we didn’t talk a ton either. Even my brother who is much more conservative than I sent a photo to our cousin poking fun at his gun obsession. Never saw a response. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted October 12, 2021 Share #28 Posted October 12, 2021 I am an army of one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #29 Posted October 12, 2021 Nope. No militias or cults for me, except for my affiliation with Texas A&M, so yes, yes I am. Gig em 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #30 Posted October 12, 2021 Nope, I won’t join a club that would have me as a member. That, and I don’t play well with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 12, 2021 Share #31 Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: That, and I don’t play well with others. You would fit right in then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #32 Posted October 12, 2021 Be all you can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #33 Posted October 12, 2021 19 hours ago, donkpow said: I tell all my friends right up front, I work for the FBI as a paid informant. Weird, that's not what you told me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted October 12, 2021 Share #34 Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, Razors Edge said: Weird, that's not what you told me "my friends" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted October 12, 2021 Share #35 Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: "my friends" Yes? Need something, buddy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted October 13, 2021 Share #36 Posted October 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Weird, that's not what you told me Pretty sure I alluded to it. (Been waiting all week to say alluded. Thanks.) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share #37 Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, donkpow said: Pretty sure I alluded to it. (Been waiting all week to say alluded. Thanks.) What to Know Allude means to reference something indirectly. It is usually followed by to, as when one thing "alludes to" another. Elude, which shares the same origin as allude, means "to evade" or "to escape perception or understanding." To remember, keep in mind that elude starts with E, just like escape and evade. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted October 13, 2021 Share #38 Posted October 13, 2021 Those who have a thing about using words starting with E can substitute obfuscate here in most cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted October 13, 2021 Share #39 Posted October 13, 2021 39 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Those who have a thing about using words starting with E can substitute obfuscate here in most cases. Exactly obfuscate!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted October 13, 2021 Share #40 Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Exactly obfuscate!?? You never listened to Car Talk… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted October 13, 2021 Share #41 Posted October 13, 2021 4 hours ago, groupw said: You never listened to Car Talk… Sure… do they have a riff about the word “obfuscate”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groupw Posted October 13, 2021 Share #42 Posted October 13, 2021 46 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Sure… do they have a riff about the word “obfuscate”? It seemed about every other “Puzzler” they would add meaningless details to obfuscate the solution 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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