Hi,

Politics are an important, uncomfortable and sometimes unpopular part of life.

I thank God that there are those on all sides of the political spectra that care enough to DO SOMETHING.

I rarely visit here and less frequently post. Why, because firstly I probably hold very different views from the majority of posters and secondly I don't meddle in the affairs of other nations. I'm British and have battles here in the UK to fight.

The reason for my post here is this.

On the occasion of this Christian festival I want to wish those who celebrate it a restful and wonderful holiday and to those who aren't I hope that the love that is shared by christians spreads to them and their friends. I wish everyone visiting here, a wonderful New Year full of positive things and understanding.

I believe in the right of all people to hold their beliefs and to promote these with responsibility.

Have a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR.

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Hi,

Politics are an important, uncomfortable and sometimes unpopular part of life.

I thank God that there are those on all sides of the political spectra that care enough to DO SOMETHING.

I rarely visit here and less frequently post. Why, because firstly I probably hold very different views from the majority of posters and secondly I don't meddle in the affairs of other nations. I'm British and have battles here in the UK to fight.

The reason for my post here is this.

On the occasion of this Christian festival I want to wish those who celebrate it a restful and wonderful holiday and to those who aren't I hope that the love that is shared by christians spreads to them and their friends. I wish everyone visiting here, a wonderful New Year full of positive things and understanding.

I believe in the right of all people to hold their beliefs and to promote these with responsibility.

Have a WONDERFUL NEW YEAR.

Hi Peter,

I understand your comments.

Firstly, in my case I have NEVER deleted a post or banned anyone from my forums. I know that you are not pointing a finger at me but by association with others we can find ourselves labelled as the same.

I have very good reasons for avoiding conflict. Not because I am frightened or weak but because I like to be there for even the unpopular in their time of need. I risk the label of FENCE-SITTER and I fully understand why people may think that but it is very far from the truth. When everone takes sides there is nobody left to see the truth on either side. That's where I feel comfortable but it does put me in the line of fire from all around.

I do visit and read, and as I say, so often disagree with your political views, some subjects of which I do not have enough information about to form a good reply. The other reason is one of time. Although these discussions are interesting I don't have the time to get into long discussions. I like to visit, pick and choose, and post where feels best. When I put up a challenge or question I believe that I should follow that through.

It helps enormously to understand other views and that is why I consider all forums as important. I shall continue to visit and I will try to make a contribution if I think that it will be valuable.

We often think that our own views are balanced and that it they are based upon truth. I remember making a statement about democracy in America when Jim pointed out to me that America is not a democracy. I was gobsmacked. He explained about the Republic etc.

I LEARNT A LOT and revised my opinions overnight. That would not have happened if I had stayed away from forums that I generally disagreed with.

My previous visit was a genuine attempt to say Happy New year to those that I don't meet here frequently.

As for battles here in the UK.

I, like many others here, see the erosion of our values like the citizens of America. Our political systems are very different and neither is perfect but I believe that dealing with what appears to be the biggest threat to our safety through building up our strength and then attacking from a position of strength, is not the way.

The transparency thing, like Wikieleaks (forgive spelling) is a case in point. Transparency is nescessary but showing up weaknesses and strategies to the enemy is dangerous for us. Once discovered I understand the need to publicise and be open in government, but, whoever stole these things in the first place is a traitor.

Ok, now I'm probably going to have to come back to defend my view. Time-wise what I was trying to avoid.

Day off tomorrow. Rare for me, but family first.

Roger

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Hi Peter,

I understand your comments.

Firstly, in my case I have NEVER deleted a post or banned anyone from my forums. I know that you are not pointing a finger at me but by association with others we can find ourselves labeled as the same.

I have very good reasons for avoiding conflict. Not because I am frightened or weak but because I like to be there for even the unpopular in their time of need. I risk the label of FENCE-SITTER and I fully understand why people may think that but it is very far from the truth. When everone takes sides there is nobody left to see the truth on either side. That's where I feel comfortable but it does put me in the line of fire from all around.

I do visit and read, and as I say, so often disagree with your political views, some subjects of which I do not have enough information about to form a good reply. The other reason is one of time. Although these discussions are interesting I don't have the time to get into long discussions. I like to visit, pick and choose, and post where feels best. When I put up a challenge or question I believe that I should follow that through.

It helps enormously to understand other views and that is why I consider all forums as important. I shall continue to visit and I will try to make a contribution if I think that it will be valuable.

We often think that our own views are balanced and that it they are based upon truth. I remember making a statement about democracy in America when Jim pointed out to me that America is not a democracy. I was gobsmacked. He explained about the Republic etc.

I LEARNT A LOT and revised my opinions overnight. That would not have happened if I had stayed away from forums that I generally disagreed with.

My previous visit was a genuine attempt to say Happy New year to those that I don't meet here frequently.

As for battles here in the UK.

I, like many others here, see the erosion of our values like the citizens of America. Our political systems are very different and neither is perfect but I believe that dealing with what appears to be the biggest threat to our safety through building up our strength and then attacking from a position of strength, is not the way.

The transparency thing, like Wikieleaks (forgive spelling) is a case in point. Transparency is nescessary but showing up weaknesses and strategies to the enemy is dangerous for us. Once discovered I understand the need to publicise and be open in government, but, whoever stole these things in the first place is a traitor.

Ok, now I'm probably going to have to come back to defend my view. Time-wise what I was trying to avoid.

Day off tomorrow. Rare for me, but family first.

Roger