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I'm thinking of trying to get back into Human Resources at a job which would be a beautiful fit but which would mean no access during the day to this and other "recreational" sites I hang around. Don't worry, that wouldn't stop me.

What's your opinion on this: Would you hesitate to hire me because I chair the local Dems?

SportsFan68 wrote:I'm thinking of trying to get back into Human Resources at a job which would be a beautiful fit but which would mean no access during the day to this and other "recreational" sites I hang around. Don't worry, that wouldn't stop me.

What's your opinion on this: Would you hesitate to hire me because I chair the local Dems?

Not if you could assure me that you wouldn't be spending company time on that.

SportsFan68 wrote:I'm thinking of trying to get back into Human Resources at a job which would be a beautiful fit but which would mean no access during the day to this and other "recreational" sites I hang around. Don't worry, that wouldn't stop me.

What's your opinion on this: Would you hesitate to hire me because I chair the local Dems?

Heck, no. Is someone actually considering NOT hiring you because of that? If so, it would be a terrible fit anyway.

I could sick a pig on someone if you'd like.

SportsFan68 wrote:I'm thinking of trying to get back into Human Resources at a job which would be a beautiful fit but which would mean no access during the day to this and other "recreational" sites I hang around. Don't worry, that wouldn't stop me.

What's your opinion on this: Would you hesitate to hire me because I chair the local Dems?

Only if the job is with the RNC.

We could teach you how to fake being a redneck.


Don't make their decision for them. Apply for the job, and let the employer decide. I think it might just surprise you.

I am assuming you are not one of those bomb throwing Democrats I keep hearing about.

I am wondering why that is a question. Do you think they ought to hesitate? Would you hesitate if you were the head of HR and someone applied for this job and he/she chaired the local Republics?

(How'd you like how I did the republic thing - it's in response to the democrat party thing I am hearing.)

peacock2121 wrote:I am wondering why that is a question. Do you think they ought to hesitate? Would you hesitate if you were the head of HR and someone applied for this job and he/she chaired the local Republics?

(How'd you like how I did the republic thing - it's in response to the democrat party thing I am hearing.)

The names of parties are weird. The Republican Party has Republicans as members. The Democratic Party doesn't have Democratics, but Democrats. I think sometimes people aren't trying to be rude or anything. It's just one of those things.

Beebs52 wrote:

peacock2121 wrote:I am wondering why that is a question. Do you think they ought to hesitate? Would you hesitate if you were the head of HR and someone applied for this job and he/she chaired the local Republics?

(How'd you like how I did the republic thing - it's in response to the democrat party thing I am hearing.)

The names of parties are weird. The Republican Party has Republicans as members. The Democratic Party doesn't have Democratics, but Democrats. I think sometimes people aren't trying to be rude or anything. It's just one of those things.

Rush howlongcanilistenbeforeibarf Limbaugh has taken to calling it the Democrat Party. I am not sure why. It is a new thing for him.

peacock2121 wrote:Rush howlongcanilistenbeforeibarf Limbaugh has taken to calling it the Democrat Party. I am not sure why. It is a new thing for him.

He's been doing it for years. It's just part of the Dittohead lingo, like "feminazis." He does it to show his disdain, and because he knows it pisses people off and therefore rallies his audience, thus generating more advertising revenue. Dittoheads use the term to show their fealty to Rush and solidarity with each other. And to piss people off.

"My Democrat opponent" is a perfectly valid phrase, but it sure does seem to piss off a lot of Democrats.

"The Democrat Party" is not correct and should not be used.

TheConfessor wrote:

peacock2121 wrote:Rush howlongcanilistenbeforeibarf Limbaugh has taken to calling it the Democrat Party. I am not sure why. It is a new thing for him.

He's been doing it for years. It's just part of the Dittohead lingo, like "feminazis." He does it to show his disdain, and because he knows it pisses people off and therefore rallies his audience, thus generating more advertising revenue. Dittoheads use the term to show their fealty to Rush and solidarity with each other. And to piss people off.

It didn't start with Rush. Apparently this goes back at least to the time of Joe McCarthy. But it's gotten disturbingly common and mainstream these days; GWB has said it and so have John McCain and a number of other Republicans. It's sad, really.

Is Woody Allen a Jew or is he Jewish? I've never been comfortable with the former. Luckily, living in Central Illinois, it is hardly ever a prob.

Beebs52 wrote:

SportsFan68 wrote:I'm thinking of trying to get back into Human Resources at a job which would be a beautiful fit but which would mean no access during the day to this and other "recreational" sites I hang around. Don't worry, that wouldn't stop me.

What's your opinion on this: Would you hesitate to hire me because I chair the local Dems?

Heck, no. Is someone actually considering NOT hiring you because of that? If so, it would be a terrible fit anyway.

I could sick a pig on someone if you'd like.

LOL! Thanks!

No, I haven't even applied yet.

I think BobJuch hit it. I'm going with SuitDude, going all in, and letting them decide.

peacock2121 wrote:I am wondering why that is a question. Do you think they ought to hesitate? Would you hesitate if you were the head of HR and someone applied for this job and he/she chaired the local Republics?

(How'd you like how I did the republic thing - it's in response to the democrat party thing I am hearing.)

No, they shouldn't hesitate. The reason I even asked, we had a horrific experience on the Red Cross Board. We had a Republic Board Member who pitched a fit when our top candidate for Executive Director was a term-limited Democratic office holder. She couldn't get past it and started ranting and raving about the Board staying non-political.

I didn't bring up the circumstances because I wanted a reality check and got one.

For those of you who think you will annoy us by calling us Republics, you couldn't be more wronger.

TheCalvinator24 wrote:For those of you who think you will annoy us by calling us Republics, you couldn't be more wronger.

So it's getting to you already, huh?

TheConfessor wrote:

TheCalvinator24 wrote:For those of you who think you will annoy us by calling us Republics, you couldn't be more wronger.

So it's getting to you already, huh?

Nope. I think it's amusing. Particularly the underlying assumption that we will be annoyed.

Beebs52 wrote:

SportsFan68 wrote:I'm thinking of trying to get back into Human Resources at a job which would be a beautiful fit but which would mean no access during the day to this and other "recreational" sites I hang around. Don't worry, that wouldn't stop me.

What's your opinion on this: Would you hesitate to hire me because I chair the local Dems?

Heck, no. Is someone actually considering NOT hiring you because of that? If so, it would be a terrible fit anyway.

I could sick a pig on someone if you'd like.

Leave my pork chops out of this!

TheConfessor wrote:

peacock2121 wrote:Rush howlongcanilistenbeforeibarf Limbaugh has taken to calling it the Democrat Party. I am not sure why. It is a new thing for him.

He's been doing it for years. It's just part of the Dittohead lingo, like "feminazis." He does it to show his disdain, and because he knows it pisses people off and therefore rallies his audience, thus generating more advertising revenue. Dittoheads use the term to show their fealty to Rush and solidarity with each other. And to piss people off.

Ok. I'm pissed off.

TheCalvinator24 wrote:

TheConfessor wrote:

TheCalvinator24 wrote:For those of you who think you will annoy us by calling us Republics, you couldn't be more wronger.

So it's getting to you already, huh?

Nope. I think it's amusing. Particularly the underlying assumption that we will be annoyed.

Ooh, now you're getting defensive. This is easier than I thought!

TheConfessor wrote:

TheCalvinator24 wrote:

TheConfessor wrote: So it's getting to you already, huh?

Nope. I think it's amusing. Particularly the underlying assumption that we will be annoyed.

Ooh, now you're getting defensive. This is easier than I thought!

Saying "nope" is getting defensive?












And, yes, I know you are just playing with me.

[Rod from Avenue Q]I'm not getting defensive!!!!!![/Rod]

Please, do not read anything into this. I just really like Avenue Q.

TheCalvinator24 wrote:For those of you who think you will annoy us by calling us Republics, you couldn't be more wronger.

Dang, Cal, do I gotta spell stuff out for you these days?

I wasn't trying to be annoying, I was trying to be funny. That's why I put : mrgreen : up.

peacock2121 wrote: Rush howlongcanilistenbeforeibarf Limbaugh has taken to calling it the Democrat Party. I am not sure why. It is a new thing for him.

It isn't - Rush started it at least in 1994 - with the "Contract for America" ot "Contract on America" - whichever you prefer.

gotribego26 wrote:It isn't - Rush started it at least in 1994 - with the "Contract for America" ot "Contract on America" - whichever you prefer.

It was long before that. An RNC official told me in 1979 -- before John McCain retired from the Navy -- that "Democrat Party" was their preferred nomenclature because "no single political party has a monopoly on being democratic."'