Crew Wanted: Bahamas Cruise

[Shrew]

Originally Posted by Chayal

Sad that you have to resort to everyone being a democrat but to each their own I suppose. Gone are the days we can share and express opinions amongst ourselves.

It's his boat, it's his trip. He's entitled to not HAVE to be accepting and accommodating of people's political diversity. I have ZERO problem with people's choice of religious beliefs. But I sure don't want an evangelical quoting the bible and praising their lord all day either. It's his right to not have to listen to someone's opinion they disagree with and politely bite his tongue. That is not my idea of a vacation.

His boat, his rules. Otherwise what is his other option. "Welcome aboard, keep your opinions to yourself".

"Always time for a good conversation, There's an ear for what you say."
-Creedence Clearwater Revival

[Rubicon King]

Originally Posted by Time2Go

Point Being?
Nothing at all outrageous about my post.
Very up front and honest
We even acknowledged that we are not great chefs
We know who we are
Cheers
Neil

The post was a funny quip. but Having an open mind is more conducive to appropriate harmony. But, your boat, your rules. enjoy the liberal love fest

[carlosproa]

Originally Posted by Time2Go

Crew Wanted,

Departing Fort Pierce Florida, first week in February for a month long

cruise of the Bahamas. We are seeking easy to get along with people

who are Vaccinated and Democrats.

Well equipped Catalina 47 with Watermaker and Hookah dive system.

Expenses split evenly amongst all aboard. (Food,Fuel,Marinas, Bahamian fees)

Captain pays all expenses related to boat maintenance.

Shore based expenses and travel to and from the boat are the responsibility

of the crew person.

All ages and genders are OK

Some sailing experience is preferred but not a

requirement. Be super if you can cook

PM with CV and phone number if you please.

Cheers

Neil

Got your drift, what about independents?
I make a point not to belong to any political party and vote based on my assessment of candidates. Every election I have mixed voted across parties to the dismay of my republican and democratic friends.

Maybe you could write a contract with specifics: no religion, no politics, no ???, etc; and impose fines when the rule is broken?

[Shrew]

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Maybe you could write a contract with specifics: no religion, no politics, no ???, etc; and impose fines when the rule is broken?[/QUOTE]

This is an extended vacation. It's supposed to be fun. A contract and a restitution schedule....woohoo!!

[tennis4789]

Originally Posted by Shrew

This is an extended vacation. It's supposed to be fun. A contract and a restitution schedule....woohoo!!

We were on a cruise excursion to catalina island Dominican Republic. It's raining so we're all stuffed in the ferry on one level. One guy says let's start a chant & yells something political. Another guy threatened to to knock him out.

[ChrisJHC]

Originally Posted by mjscottinnc

No slip at all

So you meant to say “surrendering yourself” rather than “surrounding yourself”?

[mjscottinnc]

Originally Posted by ChrisJHC

So you meant to say “surrendering yourself” rather than “surrounding yourself”?

Initially as typed no, but when I saw what the spelling corrector changed it to I thought it made for an interesting lateral perspective, so I left it alone.

[BuoyCall]

I love the twist and turns these threads how they go back and forth then the apology then the sarcasm. Makes a good nightly read.....Cheers!!

[B_Hunter45]

What about Canadians? we can't be democrats nor republicans.

BTW, in the British navy there were three subjects one couldn't discuss in the wardroom: politics, religion and the ladies.

This is why they had such a great navy!

[Stu Jackson]

Originally Posted by B_Hunter45

What about Canadians? we can't be democrats nor republicans.

BTW, in the British navy there were three subjects one couldn't discuss in the wardroom: politics, religion and the ladies.

This is why they had such a great navy!

And here I thought it was the first two and anchors...

[wildebeest3]

Funny post, thanks. Lightened up our entire morning here on the St Johns River...

[TPG]

Kudos to OP for braving the political element in his post; after all his boat his rules as I suspect we all acknowledge. I'll always respect someone's position if I'm treated the same. I'm trying hard these days to remember that we're all sailors first here at CF.

[gizcomplete]

All I can say is be prepared to talk politics for the whole month. What other reason would he give when he said you have to be a Democrat politically. In my opinion that’s 100% racism and stereotyping. If any other political group was to say that that’s exactly what the Democrats would say racism they do it every day!!! WOW it now in the sailing community we’re supposed to be laid-back and enjoy.

[B_Hunter45]

There are two issues that bother me in this situation. The first one is that there is no desire to communicate with someone who has different opinions, how one expects other to change their opinion when he makes sure not to hear them other side.
The second issue is what kind of preferences we will see in future posts, no Jews, no blacks, once we opened the door, we can't predict where it will go.
Very sad.

[BlueH2Obound]

Originally Posted by B_Hunter45

There are two issues that bother me in this situation. The first one is that there is no desire to communicate with someone who has different opinions, how one expects other to change their opinion when he makes sure not to hear them other side.

Lots of people feel there is no need to listen to opposing viewpoints since they already know everything! Based on that, everyone else is wrong, so why waste time listening? This goes for a LOT of people regardless of their base beliefs . . .