CindyK65 said:

It’s time to take the politics out of this and go back to the original reason for this, which is to check on players and their well-being.

Players well being does largely depend on their political leaders. I don't see how you can separate the two.

mmpendo said:

Players well being does largely depend on their political leaders. I don't see how you can separate the two.

Well said.

While it is possible to take "Trump trashing" personally, especially if you voted for him, there is a difference between criticising the actions (or inactions) of political leaders and personally abusing someone for their opinions.

The former is a right of a free society, the latter serves no purpose in a constructive conversation.

And when it comes to this election in November, BOTH parties are doing their best to shake the people's faith in the democratic process, and BOTH must be held accountable for it.

 I was introduced to this video (I even have a DVD of it) many years ago.  Forgot all about until I recently did some "spring cleaning".  I think it is as relevant today............

YouTube

The Story of Mouseland: As told by Tommy Douglas in 1944

It's the story of a place called Mouseland. Mouseland was a place where all the little mice lived and played, were born and died. And they lived much the sam...

I love it.

Very funny, thank you.

Hello,  I 100% agree.  Could we please post the political comments some where else? Perhaps where CzoeMC suggested.

Good morning,

I think you are all a bit too sensitive, as Mpendo said politics is all around us and rules all our lives, like it or not. Also, we should all respect and thank the creator of this site, Jenifer, and not be so squeamish as to what is posted here.

Good evening

You are so correct. Politics are all around us.  I hope to escape it when I go to the MC Forum.  Being too sensitive is a description hardly ever used in describing me.  Plus, I do very much appreciate all the work that went into and still goes into this site. Perhaps a new Discussion titled POLITICS could be added to Friends, Fletcher's Tea Room etc.  You get  what I am suggesting. Also, stop with the lecturing.

Gertie 

Gertie (Gertie0513) said:

I hope to escape it when I go to the MC Forum

For me this forum is an escape from everyday stress. I thought at one point we were directed to Coalition of the Confused if we wanted to discuss something lively or controversial. Politics in the Welcome! folder is not likely to make people feel Welcome.

Thanks for your input  You have given me something to think about.  Politics in the Welcome folder could and would scare folks away.   Perhaps it should be in Coalition of the Confused.  I do not know.. I am not going to discuss the anything political ." Maybe the Powers that Be" can pass the word.  Me, I will just stay away.