18 Mile Detour - Laconia

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by Major

The worst part of this political climate is that we are discouraged from publicly showing our unconditional support for our great President.

For about two to three years or so, 2016-2018, there was a similar sized Trump sign on the outside of the Gulbicki garage building, and then it was taken down, and now I only know about the inside sign because it can be seen while driving, when the garage door is up.

One never sees any political signs on or in large stores like Walmart or Lowe's, or political buttons worn by delivery drivers for the US Mail, UPS or Fed Ex.

In fact, I cannot recall ever seeing any political signs displayed by a large national business.

Sure, a small business has the right to express politics with a sign, but it just does not happen too often, here, in the lakes region.

On the other hand, when President John F Kennedy was murdered, every store front small business and every large business in the Boston area went and replaced their window displays with a large black & white photo of the late president, all draped in black satin.

[Sue Doe-Nym]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

For about two to three years or so, 2016-2018, there was a similar sized Trump sign on the outside of the Gulbicki garage building, and then it was taken down, and now I only know about the inside sign because it can be seen while driving, when the garage door is up.

One never sees any political signs on or in large stores like Walmart or Lowe's, or political buttons worn by delivery drivers for the US Mail, UPS or Fed Ex.

In fact, I cannot recall ever seeing any political signs displayed by a large national business.

Sure, a small business has the right to express politics with a sign, but it just does not happen too often, here, in the lakes region.

On the other hand, when President John F Kennedy was murdered, every store front small business and every large business in the Boston area went and replaced their window displays with a large black & white photo of the late president, all draped in black satin.

With all due respect to your political opinions, would it be too much to request that you stay on topic, which is the detour? 🙄

[Biggd]

Once you open that political can of worms the negativity spreads like wildfire. But that's what FLL does, drops a bomb and watches it spread. He likes to stir the pot to entertain himself and there are some forum members that are chomping at the bit to talk politics.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by Biggd

Once you open that political can of worms the negativity spreads like wildfire. But that's what FLL does, drops a bomb and watches it spread. He likes to stir the pot to entertain himself and there are some forum members that are chomping at the bit to talk politics.

Every member has a right to post to any thread and I am certainly not suggesting he should not post any comments but in his case the reply is almost always off topic. I wish our webmaster could have a word with him to try to have him at least stick somewhere near the topic instead of derailing it.

[Major]

Originally Posted by joey2665

Every member has a right to post to any thread and I am certainly not suggesting he should not post any comments but in his case the reply is almost always off topic. I wish our webmaster could have a word with him to try to have him at least stick somewhere near the topic instead of derailing it.

I agree. I actually enjoy reading FLL's posts. He reminds me of my mother-in-law. We have an agreement to never discuss politics (since she typically ends up balling), but she can't help herself from peppering the conversation with small digs. Most of them you can ignore, but sometimes you feel compelled to respond. At least FLL doesn't run off crying!