How many RPers want to mainly have more military discussions and ditch the politics?

MSgt George Cater — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:57:00 -0500

Response by SFC George Smith made Jan 17 at 2017 9:06 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:06:16 -0500

Count me in...
Tired of the Politics the Election is over...

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jan 17 at 2017 9:10 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:10:35 -0500

I'd prefer less politics and more military. Posts dealing with issues regarding the President's role as the CinC and/or addressing national security issues cross into both lanes, so they'd be more than acceptable.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Jan 17 at 2017 9:16 PM

MSgt George Cater — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:16:25 -0500

Believe it or not, me too, but in my defense, I joined RP in November in the midst of all this political rancor.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2017 9:35 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:35:38 -0500

I really try to stay away from the political threads now. Burned me out bad before and I took a long hiatus from RP. I'll participate if it's historical and fact based, but the recent events are tainted too much to partake in right now.
Is why I try to post military related posts. Some of them have a shade of politics in them, but mostly because some firm of politics made whatever I'm posting about happen.

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Jan 17 at 2017 9:47 PM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:47:53 -0500

I politics was banned as a topic here, I'd probably stop coming. The military stuff by itself would get pretty dull pretty quickly.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jan 17 at 2017 9:50 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:50:21 -0500

I would also like more employment related discussions for Vets.

Response by SGT Lou Meza made Jan 17 at 2017 10:11 PM

SGT Lou Meza — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:11:38 -0500

I don't mind politics as long as the discussions stay civil. And as long as we can get both side of story. The name calling really has to stop . We need to respect each other's opinion on any issue about politics. When the name calling starts I usually leave the discussion because I know it will turn ugly .

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2017 10:14 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:14:34 -0500

MSgt George Cater I l would like less politics. No one can change my political views, and I can not change anyone else's.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2017 10:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:27:46 -0500

I think it should, This is turning out to be a right wing forum with a lot of hate and conservative victim claiming

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Jan 17 at 2017 10:35 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:35:21 -0500

And LGBT agenda

Response by GySgt Melissa Gravila made Jan 17 at 2017 10:45 PM

GySgt Melissa Gravila — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:45:36 -0500

Like it or not- politics affects the military/veterans. Our opinions will differ, we won't always agree- that's ok. But I think as long as we have a forum such as RP that is diverse, and isn't "narrowed" it will be a lot more enjoyable. Debate is good for the soul, it opens your eyes to different ways of thinking- it broadens your horizons.

Response by SPC Johnney Abbott made Jan 17 at 2017 10:54 PM

SPC Johnney Abbott — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:54:34 -0500

Just like interacting with Vets. Civilians scare me

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 17 at 2017 10:57 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:57:24 -0500

And fewer "anonymous" posters also!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Jan 17 at 2017 10:59 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 22:59:06 -0500

I'd be fine with less politics, but I wouldn't want to limit it to just military stuff. I learn computer stuff here. I learn about fishing, hunting, living in other countries (outside the mil), etc. There's no end of neat things I learn here, and it's usually good information, coming from people I trust understand where I'm coming from.

Response by SGT John Wesley made Jan 17 at 2017 11:12 PM

SGT John Wesley — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:12:41 -0500

I'm making it a point not to post in political threads. This presidential cycle has burned me out. Lots of hate prior to November and spewing over in January. Elections are over! Yea!!!

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2017 12:38 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:38:48 -0500

I don't mind political discussion. I avoid inflammatory topics that cross the line, such as overthrowing the POTUS, or other like topics.

Response by SPC James Harsh made Jan 18 at 2017 12:57 AM

SPC James Harsh — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:57:50 -0500

being a force multiplier, as a civilian politics are prevalent, at work and socially. I know I have beliefs in politics and not everyone sees things the same way, so it helps to converse with others that are similar or complete opposite. sharing ideas even opposing ones, adjust political beliefs and I think that's a good direction to go. the thing about politics that makes it frustrating is that B.S have a short lived half-life. in the service there was no political discussions and at the water-cooler there are. Politics are a part of the workplace. I think the political discussions help in understanding others view, whether it's strengthening or unraveling, this will effect the way you deal with others.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jan 18 at 2017 1:22 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 01:22:25 -0500

Agree, the politics tend to drive people away because of the emotion and some folks can't handle political discussions at a mature level without name calling or insulting.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2017 2:13 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:13:03 -0500

Been saying this for the last year or so.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Jan 18 at 2017 6:04 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 06:04:51 -0500

I enjoy all of the diverse discussions from all topics that come up. I will say though that I miss the old RP format which had everything broken down into four parent categories so you could choose what kind of topics you were going to look through rather than scrolling through the mix and mash.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jan 18 at 2017 7:11 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:11:19 -0500

I like it all. I think if it was only limited to military topics there would be far fewer posts, posters, activity, interest etc. If you don't like some topics I think you can screen them out of your feed. I don't, I get it all and bypass the topics on which I have less knowledge or experience.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 18 at 2017 7:25 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:25:25 -0500

Cut the politics back to 10 % and it would be fine.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2017 9:07 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:07:42 -0500

I do not mind some political post but the last month it has been nothing but political post and most are nothing but fake new and crap. It seems some posters are in a race to see who can post the most stuff and pay little heed to content etc.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Jan 18 at 2017 9:35 AM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:35:21 -0500

Personally I don't care either way. Whether we are talking about our favorite base to be stationed, who we voted for, or who's going to win the Super Bowl, I am here primarily to converse with my fellow service members. I also prefer this over other forms of social media because for the most part we can all remain professional in the most heated of debates.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Jan 18 at 2017 9:56 AM

SSgt Dan Montague — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:56:08 -0500

I am guilty of posting some political views. However, just sticking to military discussions would be better.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jan 18 at 2017 10:08 AM

SFC J Fullerton — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:08:22 -0500

It is generally the same people who engage in the same political topics, usually some form of Trump worship or left bashing. Perhaps it makes them feel good to hear from other people who agree with them, and RP is the one of the few places they have the ability to do that from their couch. Sometimes, an opposing view sets off a firestorm of debate that can get out of hand. I agree, probably half of the topics that get posted here daily fit into that category. Personally, I am selective of what I respond to and how I do it. It doesn't bother me to have political topics, as with any other, its up to me whether or not to engage or ignore it.

Response by MSgt James Mullis made Jan 18 at 2017 10:48 AM

MSgt James Mullis — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:48:28 -0500

The political posts should slow down once the new President is sworn in.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jan 18 at 2017 10:50 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:50:46 -0500

As noted, don't follow the topics you don't like, I prefer to join in in whatever strikes my fancy.

Response by SGT William Howell made Jan 18 at 2017 4:05 PM

SGT William Howell — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 16:05:00 -0500

I don't care as long as it is intelligent and the person posting has actually tried to vet the information. Posting blog trash from either the left or right really pisses me off. While some people just want to talk about military stuff I find that most of the answers are from senior people that are either in or just got out. Really not that concerned about anything the 670-1 has to say after being out for 9 years.

Response by SGT Christopher Hayden made Jan 19 at 2017 1:44 AM

SGT Christopher Hayden — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 01:44:30 -0500

I just avoid the political stuff, it's literally everywhere, in your face, all the time. I prefer to not get involved with it online anymore than I already have to everywhere else.

Response by SPC Brian Mason made Jan 19 at 2017 2:01 PM

SPC Brian Mason — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:01:19 -0500

Both. In my opinion, the more informed we all are, civilians and military, the better of this country is. When the government hides so much from us what 'trust' should we place in it? Very little. The past 8 years has shown us how good we've been bent over and reamed. The government (for most of them) wants obedient workers. Smart enough to work jobs that keep this country going, but dumb enough to believe a lot of the BS they put out.