Crew Wanted: Bahamas Cruise

[DestinationSky]

Hello, That sounds like a great trip. I already have signed up at the Sea School to get my STCW certification/Eng1 at the end February. If you head out on March 2nd, I can be there. I have sailed around the Abaco Islands a bunch of times. I love the Bahamas! I'm a great chef.
Call if you would like to talk. Eileen 484-793-5066

[doctorbill]

Interestingly I have been seeing this much more from the leftists in my daily interactions as of late - complete intolerance of the “other side.” It’s not only political party they won’t tolerate, it’s basically if you’re not “all in” on all of their beliefs then you are persona non grata.

They praise diversity of color or gender or sexuality but the last thing they want is diversity of opinion. Very bizarre. Guess they want a rainbow colored echo chamber?

[Woodman2530]

I recently responded to someone who only wanted a Liberal crew . Even though I’m a Conservative I didn’t bring up politics and we were a great match and had a great trip.
You can have friends with different views.
Just keep your views to yourself. If everyone did that it would be a better country.

[Carl-T705]

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

Easy to get along with and a democrat, how the hell can you use those words in one sentence and expect to be taken seriously... It sounds more like a punch line to a bad joke.

[sailman2530]

Stick to sailing, fun in the sun and captain’s hour. And if they start talking politics leave them in your wake. [emoji4]

[TATYANNA]

haha that is funny...lol..

Originally Posted by bgallinger

Well gosh darn it! I was prepared to cook and pay for all the food & booze, but I'm a Libertarian.

[TATYANNA]

Originally Posted by Carl-T705

Easy to get along with and a democrat, how the hell can you use those words in one sentence and expect to be taken seriously... It sounds more like a punch line to a bad joke.

I am in Canada, I have some knowledge of sailing and air bnb charters in Jamaica. I can cook thai, jerk chicken, Russian and Italian. :-)
I have no dependents.
if u like u may reach me via email... asktatyanna@gmail.com
thank u kindly

[Time2Go]

Originally Posted by Carl-T705

Easy to get along with and a democrat, how the hell can you use those words in one sentence and expect to be taken seriously... It sounds more like a punch line to a bad joke.

OP here,
You Sir, make my point
Cheers
Neil

[Bromo]

Help this newbie understand, how is this not, at best, tacitly sanctioning bigotry? (Merriam Webster: "especially : a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group...")

Why not be 100% real and say; "intolerant (bigot) of people holding certain political ideas?" ... plus or minus: "... I'm respectfully asking for you to, pretty please, be equally intolerant (bigot) of me.?"

[pjShap]

I think the OP might have expressed his concerns more acceptably, but the truth is that USA politics have become so bitter that it can make co-habitation of a small space for a lengthy time miserable. I have sometimes been uncomfortable listening to people even when I agree with their views. Too strident or too frequent, and it becomes annoying. I have a good friend with opposing views, and we've never made each other uncomfortable. Sometimes we discuss politics, but neither of us tries to 'win points', especially in non-political discussions. Sailing, and especially extended cruising, is about relaxation and enjoyment, as permitted by the weather and boat hardware status. So maybe a suitable way to look at this situation is:
1. OP tends towards liberal. Everyone is entitled to their own views, right, and should not be criticized for having them?
2. Does not want to hear strident political views, or have political views become part of unrelated discussions. We've all experienced people who find a way to insert their political views into almost any conversation. I find that tiresome whether I agree with their views or not.
3. OP is more easily annoyed by strident conservative political views.

When I consider crew for my boat, a big part of the selection and decision process is whether I expect to enjoy their company. For me, that's more important than sailing skills or experience. A person's political views can be part of the decision, but certainly not the only part. I suggest we give the OP a break. Anyone who finds his criteria objectionable doesn't have to sail with him, but I don't think he deserves to be attacked and berated. It's unfortunate that American politics have reached such a low point, but he's responding to that reality, not creating it.

[Time2Go]

Thank you to all who have responded
to my crew post.
The response has been interesting
to say the least.
We are now fully crewed up
Cheers
Neil

[Shanachie]

Can you be bigoted against bigots? Interesting question for philosophers.

[Shaneesprit]

Originally Posted by BlueH2Obound

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 . . .

I thought I was wrong once but it turned out I was actually right as usual 😂

[rsailorbob]

Had more fun in SERE School. Good luck on your cruise.!

[Knotsailingwitu]

LOoKiNg fOR cRE w

MuSt be HUMAN!