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Originally posted by HandyAndy
Doesn't the proposed Irish law only apply to abortions necessary to save the mother's life? This
option is available in the U.S. and just about everywhere else, I believe. Is it a church issue?

Yes on both counts.
But the churches influence is not as powerful as it used to be.
Sex abuse and financial scandals have rocked the church to the core.
People here in Ireland now of my generation ( 52 ) and younger
have no time for the church. They have lost respect and credibility.

Originally posted by rookie54
you really really REALLY enjoy the term "relaxed" when you describe the conversations you enjoy...

i don't...
i have yet to see a functional bridge built without any sort of dynamic tension...
humans REQUIRE the same, or they will die...

you've indicated you want only those who would eternally respect any others opinion (without reservation?!?)...
...[text shortened]... however i do not recommend drinking the cherry koolade...

i pass on the invite...

Thanks for weighing in with your inimitable style. Your presence would have contributed counterpoint, blue sky and verve.

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Would you join a new private club if I started one? (gb)

sure, i don't see why not. i like playing in club games 🙂

Originally posted by johnnylongwoody
I do not have a problem with the club leader.
I merely pointed out that the club leader said
that the person who I believe offended me
has nothing to apologize for. That is all.
I am not complaining about the club or its leader.
It's a good club with a good leader and also is
populated by very good people. Some of whom
are posting here in ...[text shortened]... re going to
lose members because these members are going to vote against
the Government bill.

One person made one polite comment to you which was in no way rude or offensive and you have been crying like a baby about it since. Why don't you take it up privately with the person concerned instead of creating drama about it? You are behaving like a 5 year old.

Originally posted by divegeester
One person made one polite comment to you which was in no way rude or offensive and you have been crying like a baby about it since. Why don't you take it up privately with the person concerned instead of creating drama about it? You are behaving like a 5 year old.

Now, now, boys. If you can't get along, teacher will have to set you in separate corners. Not like boxers...ready to come out swinging, but like Dennis the Menace. You can get your pick of teddy bears to keep you company. 😉

Originally posted by ale1552
Now, now, boys. If you can't get along, teacher will have to set you in separate corners. Not like boxers...ready to come out swinging, but like Dennis the Menace. You can get your pick of teddy bears to keep you company. 😉

There appear to be a couple of such pairings and within those pairings there do seem to be two zealots and two moderates.

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
There appear to be a couple of such pairings and within those pairings there do seem to be two zealots and two moderates.

Since chess players are known to be highly intelligent individuals who are competitive in nature, it is only natural that they occasionally clash over their differences. What might appear to be zealots are actually enthusiastic guys with some strong opinions. Or is it the same thing? 😀

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Would you join a new private club if I started one? (gb)

I'm in.

Originally posted by ale1552
Since chess players are known to be highly intelligent individuals who are competitive in nature, it is only natural that they occasionally clash over their differences. What might appear to be zealots are actually enthusiastic guys with some strong opinions. Or is it the same thing? 😀

I'll leave that to the "highly intelligent individuals" you refer to because there are some of us who are just intelligent sheep apparently. "😉

Originally posted by Great Big Stees
I'll leave that to the "highly intelligent individuals" you refer to because there are some of us who are just intelligent sheep apparently. "😉

"Intelligent sheep" might be considered an oxymoron, Steve!

Originally posted by ale1552
"Intelligent sheep" might be considered an oxymoron, Steve!

You're right Audrey.😉

"Camelot Oasis in Space" (Our Private Forum) Membership Status:

Great Big Stees, (coquette), Indonesia Phil, (ale1552), ChessPraxis, (drewnogal), JS357, johnnylongwoody, Phranny, josephw, vandervelde, Westside Mobster, robbie carrobie, checkbaiter, empovsun, kiki46 and myself. Total seventeen 17 from July 6 to 10, 2013. Hmm... 14 Guys and only (three Gals). So, Guys we must get busy recruiting. Do you each have a few Nice (Gals) in mind that you'd be proud to bring Home to Camelot to meet Ole Grampy by the Oasis? Alone. lol

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
Home to Camelot to meet Ole Grampy by the Oasis? Alone.

😞

Originally posted by HandyAndy
😞

You in, too?

Originally posted by Grampy Bobby
You in, too?

This thread is so academic and actually quite narcissistic; why don't you create the club and see who joins, or are you scared that no one actually will?