Keep in mind this is a "CheifDelphi" Forum, Team 47, and no matter which thread or which forum posts are in, it is still a FIRST related website, meaning any threads or forums have the right to refer to FIRST at any time (especially since there are freedom of speech rights). If you don't want threads that deal with "FIRST" at all, go find another site, because the primary purpose of chiefdelphi.com is for FIRST people to come together and share ideas, and while those ideas may vary, they are all tied together under FIRST.

Back to the subject at hand, as a general comment, it astounds me as to how closed minded some individuals can be. There are some who consider all points of view when coming to a conclusion on any situation, but there are also those who stick with a certain opinion. There is nothing wrong with sticking to a feeling, but there is something wrong with attempting to cram that feeling down everyone else's throat, declaring all other thoughts invalid or illogical/stupid. Everyone is free to think what they may, and hopefully express it in forums like these without others jumping in with deconstructive criticism.

/me gets off the soap box.

Unless they have almost nothing to do with FIRST... like a war. I agree with Bill... the whole 'robotic competition instead of war' comment was pretty rediculous.

That was really harsh. My innocent post was a small, quick, inobtrusive, lighthearted joke. I do have respect for a discussion, which is why I posted my 'realistic, meaningful, purposeful' opinion a little bit earlier in the thread. If I was out of line, I apologize for my contribution to the utter ruination of this topic.
But if I am innocent of this alleged crime, then let me say that you are very disrespectful and sadden me.

I'll go now, and take my 'degenerative crap' with me.

That's because a lot of the other thoughts are illogical. Iraq has not done anything to the US, other than violating a few UN violations. In fact, our embargo hurts them more than they've ever hurt us.

hixofthehood - With the intelligent comments made by some individuals as of late, tension has most likely been building up for a while. You just happened to get caught in the middle.

of Enemies and Allies
 

Enemes make enemies and war makes for strange bedfellows. In 1942 the USSR was an allie, in 1952 a deadly enemy. In 2002 the allies are those supporting and assisting in the war on terror. Who will be the allies' and enemies in 2012.

I'll answer a question with a question and then answer.

Who were the Nazi's allies in 1952?

The answer to the last question is obvious. THe answer to the first... It wont matter unless we win the war in which we find ourselves. :eek:

Dwell on that thought for a while.....

bombs over baghdad

Thanks for the insight, and for wasting the time to bring this back to life.

Really, now. Don't you all have robots to worry about?

M. Krass-

I'd just like to say, that I respect you, and enjoy reading your posts, but latley, it seems that the stress of the 6 weeks is getting you...please, if you wouldn't mind, leave the role of "forum police" to those who moderate this forum. Chill out, relax, and let a good time be had by all.

I agree with M. Krass on this one.

Let's let sleeping dogs lie. Please. This thread kind of tore the forums up last time it resurfaced.

- Katie

i agree. brandon's not on now, so i'll close it. he can re-open it if he would like