I just deleted a thread that begins with speculation about psychiatric illness in the President. I’m not a fan or a support of President Bush, but I object to this kind of gossip and armchair diagnosis.
psychiatric illness? what a joke..
See – I told you guys to knock it off, but you wouldn’t listen, and you kept it up, and now dad’s mad, and we have to go play outside.
Good thing he didn’t have to stop the car.
Considering Dale’s occupation, I can understand why he moderates a bit more heavily where mental health issues are concerned.
I figure having one absolutely forbidden subject is a small price to pay for everything these boards provide us.
–James
Speculation? Evidentially prominent collegial in his field would disagree with you.
They might agree with him, but that does not neccesarily mean their agrrement is based on fact and not opinion. 
I would have to hear from those people themselves about their agreement. I certainly don’t want to hear through this so-called reporter. I don’t like Bush at all. I didn’t like that article at all either.
Agreed, and even if I heard from those folks, I still wouldn’t put too much credence in it, since they have not examined him.
Tom
That’s ok, Dale. I’ll be watching to see if this policy is dealt with fairly. I may be wrong, but there have been other articles posted here based on speculation that haven’t been deleted.
ah - and if it “isn’t”??? It IS Dale’s board, you know. As Grand Puhba he can do whatever he wants.
(I just thought with that current avatar, Dale should be referred to as Grand Puhba! )
I think Dale’s comment was in the realm of speculation concerning psychiatric illness. Come on, John, you know that Dale is no supporter of the President.
This might be a good time for you to take it up with Dale in a PM or something, and not argue with him here.
I mean no disrespect, I agree with many of your points of view and positions. If I’ve offended, I apologize.
Tom
But he does consider hiself to be a fair person, does he not?
I don’t care so much one way or another about the psychiatric illness part, but can I please have my post back. The one about cranky old men picking fly specks off their glasses. I think I might want to use it again.
Go ahead. Do your research and, please, by all means, “watch” me. But I could just save you the trouble by letting you know that I’m sure you’ll find examples of inconsistent application of judgment on my part.
Dale
I’m not offended. But the name’s Jack, not John.
The toughest part about being a moderator, especially one who preaches about civility so much, is that one feels contrained from being able to occasionally tell someone to go jump in the lake.
Ha! It sounds like you’ve found a way to get the message across, Dale.
Doh, I knew that. Just had a Homer Moment. Sorry Jim. 
Tom/Tim/Ted- ah, whatever.
Don’t look at me… I didn’t initiate a public discussion on the matter.