recent posting

it seems there's been quite a flurry over a previous thread of mine.

I'd just like to mention outside of the thread that it was in no way meant to offend or infer it's going to happen.

Personally I don't like the thought of it happening as it casts a huge burden on the democratic process that we in the west hold so dear. He won and best of luck to him in doing his best. The initial media hype having been blown over now I tend to think some of his policies may benefit the world at large.

However given the number of reported attempts and the possible hate due to his origins combined with a rather steep change in some policies it could well be a tragic event that America and the west have to face. I in no way agree with the taking of any innocent life at all. and for those that interpreted the thread as that I do well my apologies for your misunderstanding.

I'm hoping he'll make a better job of being president than your previous few but time will tell.

Again my post was without prejudice, hate or any other mal-content, it was just a poorly phrased question.

Again to those whom seem to think I harbour hate etc, you are indeed wrong about me, just curious and will often speak what is on my mind.

And I hope those that do plan to effect change through violent means get their just deserts.

So here is my apology to this board and its members for a rather foolish phrased thread. And indeed if a mod could remove it then perhaps it would be for the best.

cheers.

[edit on 10-11-2008 by IntoTheVortex]

That's the problem with text...it tends to be very literal.

To be honest when I responded to the thread It never even occurred to me that it might be posed the way you apparently accused of.

I answered it as a simple question, and one that many people wonder about.

How long before...what would happen if...

I really didn't take it as a "bet" or any such thing. Some people are very analytical in all they do and even a title of a thread can make some people irate.

maybe leave the thread and change the title with MOD help?

It warrants a discussion I think seeing as many believe he will be assassinated. Many believe he won't...some wonder "when" and some wonder "if"...

I really don't see the huge harm you've done to warrant a board wide appeal for forgiveness.

Just my two cents...I wasn't offended by the title.

its more of I am genuinely bothered of the thought of being rude to the existing members.

yeah I've had some threatening U2U's (which to be honest made me chuckle more than anything), made a couple of friends from it and the such, but as one poster mentioned I just came in with my first post on a controversial subject. If anything being rude to the existing members.

I'm not apologising in the sense that I think it was wrong that I posted, its more of the rudeness to the existing members if you get me?



[edit on 10-11-2008 by IntoTheVortex]

As the first reply to the post to which you refer... I would have to say that my over-reaction has precipitated the angst you are now being shown.

You and I then discussed maturely our issues, online, in forum like adults, and resolved them.

Hateful U2U's are not only a breach of T&C, but just idiotic.

It's not ( as I said in the thread ) productive. Just shows ignorance.

I hope my over-reaction causes you no further pain my friend.

Cheers

mungo

WOW...I was just reading page one of said "offending" thread...I hadn't even read the other posts before posting my own opinion.

I think most answered the question assuming it was innocently posed and like I did.

And many people HAVE speculated as to how long a BLACK president will last...the same way they speculate as to how LONG BUSH will survive once he leaves the protective shell of the white house... Oh and Bush is WHITE LMAO

Really...don't let it get you down wording can nail even the most seasoned poster.

Cheers!!

thanks mungo

it's all good mate, as I just posted in U2U the most amusing of the threats you can see it's really not bothered me.

End of the day we had some good banter and became ATS buddies through it so it's had some good!! and until one of these folks rocks up at my door well I wont think about it other than for a quick laugh.

thanks JustGeneric

still letting people know am not really that ignorant is probably a prudent course of action being I like posting here!!



[edit on 10-11-2008 by IntoTheVortex]