Are Politics Fair Game?

[TruBlu]

As stated in the topic, are politics fair game for the cadet lounge area of the forum. I realize there is one in the 18 and over forum, but was wondering if it was a legit topic for those that wish to partake in political discussions but are not yet 18. Of course, this would all be along the lines that it never got to the point of bashing other cadet's ideas or beliefs, and that all discussions were to stay civilized. Just wondering...

[Buffa1oso1di3r]

Personally, with the right about of moderation, it would be fair game... we're not exactly idiots when it comes down to politics and discussion on wars and the like...

[C/ZOOMIE]

Originally Posted by Buffa1oso1di3r

Personally, with the right about of moderation, it would be fair game... we're not exactly idiots when it comes down to politics and discussion on wars and the like...

We are kind of the service members of tommorow after all. I'm for McCain/Palin........

[TruBlu]

I wasn't implying that anyone here is stupid or anything. I just didn't want to step on a moderator's toes. I figured there may have been a reason why there wasn't a "political discussion" board for cadets.

[Blackhawk10]

I'm all for McCain/Palin. Originally I was for McCain but then saw that he was more liberal on many topics then I felt he should, but my other choice is long gone and McCain is back to number one. Besides being a war hero, he knows how to use the military and won't take crap from anyone... like Reagan hopefully.

[Buffa1oso1di3r]

Actually... we shouldn't be allowed to discuss politics...

We're high schoolers... we probably won't even know half the stuff we're talking about.

[AirForceAlways]

Personally, I'm not comfortable sharing my political views, but that's just me. Though, I'd seriously suggest waiting for a mod to step in and give us a heads up before we continue on here.

[ang1sgt]

In the Cadet Lounge, pretty much ANYTHING goes within reason. We still expect you to be professional and courteous to each other. A little ribbing is not a problem.

Politics can be a tough subject and one that is hotly debated. Myself, I try and stay out of most of those battles. My years of Service and Years of time on God's Green Earth has taught me that Political Debates and myself do not get along. I educate myself about the topics that interest me, and then compare them to the candidates idea on those same subjects. I am as different as the candidates themselves. I don't expect to find one that I agree with 100%.

So... With thinking of the Cadet Protection Policy and such... Have at it, but keep your cool!

[TruBlu]

Originally Posted by ang1sgt

In the Cadet Lounge, pretty much ANYTHING goes within reason. We still expect you to be professional and courteous to each other. A little ribbing is not a problem.

Politics can be a tough subject and one that is hotly debated. Myself, I try and stay out of most of those battles. My years of Service and Years of time on God's Green Earth has taught me that Political Debates and myself do not get along. I educate myself about the topics that interest me, and then compare them to the candidates idea on those same subjects. I am as different as the candidates themselves. I don't expect to find one that I agree with 100%.

So... With thinking of the Cadet Protection Policy and such... Have at it, but keep your cool!

That's exactly what I wanted to hear from a moderator. So its all good, as long as its in good taste and does not get out of hand, sounds fair to me.

[Buffa1oso1di3r]

Alright then... so, what should our first political discussion be about?

Cross border raids into Pakistan?