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Topic: Democrats have turned into an angry mob.
msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Mon 10/22/18 04:18 PM
Who on the board is a leftist. I would like to hear from t hem ...lol.

indianadave4 Joined Wed 02/09/11 Posts: 1308	Mon 10/22/18 04:22 PM
lol ... yeah, okay. I won't be holding my breath. I'll be watching the actual indictments happening with the CURRENT administration. The democrat's and their past associates in the Department of Justice have been making accusations against President Trump for over 18 months and have nothing to show for it. Now and then they find something 10 to 20 years old on one of his associates but nothing on him. IMO, Russiagate is an attempt to: 1. Keep him from accomplishing anything 2. Burn the American people out with the continuous accusations that are not based on fact

indianadave4 Joined Wed 02/09/11 Posts: 1308	Mon 10/22/18 04:30 PM
Which party elected officials and appointees have been verbally assaulted in public. Have been forced out of restaurants? verbal assault: is defined as excessive anger in a person who insults or verbally abuses another. Verbal assault can be overt or subtle: It is or can comprise the following: Relationship between aggressor and victim Abuse of power Attack on a person’s integrity and security Work environment deterioration Job in jeopardy Does Hilary Clinton ring a bell as someone verbally assaulted? What party did the nazis in Charlottesville claim to support? What party rep interrupted Obamas State of the Union Speech? What party supporting individuals were threatening a dem senator until she left town? What party supporters stood at a political rally pounding on PROTESTORS while they attended? In my opinion, 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties Sen. Ted Cruz and wife pushed out of restaurant by Kavanaugh protesters. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/ted-cruz-and-wife-pushed-out-of-restaurant-by-kava/ White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders' expulsion from the Red Hen restaurant. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., urged activists to continue hounding Trump Cabinet members wherever and whenever they find them. The column by Francis Wilkinson predicts that if Democrats lose the midterm elections, there will be hell to pay. Hollywood has basically turned its products, and its award shows, into showcases for "the resistance". https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Department of Homeland Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was jeered at MXDC Cocina Mexicana, a D.C. Mexican restaurant White House policy adviser Stephen Miller was called a fascist and heckled by his fellow diners while eating at Espita Mezcaleria in D.C., also a Mexican restaurant. My post was harassment of Elected or government appointed officials for political reasons. As I stated Republican and moderate Democrat congressional elected officials haven't been involved in this. It's the radical democrat's who are but the image is that both parties are involved. Shall I continue? no. it is clear the tunnelvision with which harassment is only seen or viewed when done to republicans, even though logic, common sense, and research could also come up with cases of democrats being harassed as well. it is not about political label. It is about an individual's character. In my opinion, neither 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties ...repeated for clarity. I could make an equally over simplified statement like republicans are 'turning into' bigots, sexists, and racists ... but then, Im sure most here would expand on the fact that there are also these types of people in the democratic party, because it is on an individual basis and not by clear party lines. Which Democratic congress person or senator was harassed in a public restaurant because of a current political occurrence?

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Mon 10/22/18 04:32 PM
lol ... yeah, okay. I won't be holding my breath. I'll be watching the actual indictments happening with the CURRENT administration. The democrat's and their past associates in the Department of Justice have been making accusations against President Trump for over 18 months and have nothing to show for it. Now and then they find something 10 to 20 years old on one of his associates but nothing on him. IMO, Russiagate is an attempt to: 1. Keep him from accomplishing anything 2. Burn the American people out with the continuous accusations that are not based on fact perhaps, just as conspiracists have looked to indict Obama and Hilary, for much longer, and with no indictment.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Mon 10/22/18 04:35 PM
Which party elected officials and appointees have been verbally assaulted in public. Have been forced out of restaurants? verbal assault: is defined as excessive anger in a person who insults or verbally abuses another. Verbal assault can be overt or subtle: It is or can comprise the following: Relationship between aggressor and victim Abuse of power Attack on a person’s integrity and security Work environment deterioration Job in jeopardy Does Hilary Clinton ring a bell as someone verbally assaulted? What party did the nazis in Charlottesville claim to support? What party rep interrupted Obamas State of the Union Speech? What party supporting individuals were threatening a dem senator until she left town? What party supporters stood at a political rally pounding on PROTESTORS while they attended? In my opinion, 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties Sen. Ted Cruz and wife pushed out of restaurant by Kavanaugh protesters. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/ted-cruz-and-wife-pushed-out-of-restaurant-by-kava/ White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders' expulsion from the Red Hen restaurant. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., urged activists to continue hounding Trump Cabinet members wherever and whenever they find them. The column by Francis Wilkinson predicts that if Democrats lose the midterm elections, there will be hell to pay. Hollywood has basically turned its products, and its award shows, into showcases for "the resistance". https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Department of Homeland Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was jeered at MXDC Cocina Mexicana, a D.C. Mexican restaurant White House policy adviser Stephen Miller was called a fascist and heckled by his fellow diners while eating at Espita Mezcaleria in D.C., also a Mexican restaurant. My post was harassment of Elected or government appointed officials for political reasons. As I stated Republican and moderate Democrat congressional elected officials haven't been involved in this. It's the radical democrat's who are but the image is that both parties are involved. Shall I continue? no. it is clear the tunnelvision with which harassment is only seen or viewed when done to republicans, even though logic, common sense, and research could also come up with cases of democrats being harassed as well. it is not about political label. It is about an individual's character. In my opinion, neither 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties ...repeated for clarity. I could make an equally over simplified statement like republicans are 'turning into' bigots, sexists, and racists ... but then, Im sure most here would expand on the fact that there are also these types of people in the democratic party, because it is on an individual basis and not by clear party lines. Which Democratic congress person or senator was harassed in a public restaurant because of a current political occurrence? and again, I respond by asking how many republicans were ever ran down at a protest by a white supremacist? Narrowing down specifics doesnt stop the fact that violence happens in each party by violent people, which neither party can avoid having.

Easttowest72 Joined Tue 04/24/18 Posts: 2169	Mon 10/22/18 05:59 PM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Mon 10/22/18 06:28 PM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted.

indianadave4 Joined Wed 02/09/11 Posts: 1308	Mon 10/22/18 07:39 PM
Which party elected officials and appointees have been verbally assaulted in public. Have been forced out of restaurants? verbal assault: is defined as excessive anger in a person who insults or verbally abuses another. Verbal assault can be overt or subtle: It is or can comprise the following: Relationship between aggressor and victim Abuse of power Attack on a person’s integrity and security Work environment deterioration Job in jeopardy Does Hilary Clinton ring a bell as someone verbally assaulted? What party did the nazis in Charlottesville claim to support? What party rep interrupted Obamas State of the Union Speech? What party supporting individuals were threatening a dem senator until she left town? What party supporters stood at a political rally pounding on PROTESTORS while they attended? In my opinion, 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties Sen. Ted Cruz and wife pushed out of restaurant by Kavanaugh protesters. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/ted-cruz-and-wife-pushed-out-of-restaurant-by-kava/ White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders' expulsion from the Red Hen restaurant. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., urged activists to continue hounding Trump Cabinet members wherever and whenever they find them. The column by Francis Wilkinson predicts that if Democrats lose the midterm elections, there will be hell to pay. Hollywood has basically turned its products, and its award shows, into showcases for "the resistance". https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Department of Homeland Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was jeered at MXDC Cocina Mexicana, a D.C. Mexican restaurant White House policy adviser Stephen Miller was called a fascist and heckled by his fellow diners while eating at Espita Mezcaleria in D.C., also a Mexican restaurant. My post was harassment of Elected or government appointed officials for political reasons. As I stated Republican and moderate Democrat congressional elected officials haven't been involved in this. It's the radical democrat's who are but the image is that both parties are involved. Shall I continue? no. it is clear the tunnelvision with which harassment is only seen or viewed when done to republicans, even though logic, common sense, and research could also come up with cases of democrats being harassed as well. it is not about political label. It is about an individual's character. In my opinion, neither 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties ...repeated for clarity. I could make an equally over simplified statement like republicans are 'turning into' bigots, sexists, and racists ... but then, Im sure most here would expand on the fact that there are also these types of people in the democratic party, because it is on an individual basis and not by clear party lines. Which Democratic congress person or senator was harassed in a public restaurant because of a current political occurrence? and again, I respond by asking how many republicans were ever ran down at a protest by a white supremacist? Narrowing down specifics doesnt stop the fact that violence happens in each party by violent people, which neither party can avoid having. You've bypassed my question by pointing to a different subject. My question is which democratic politicians have been attacked and harassed for their recent political decisions?

indianadave4 Joined Wed 02/09/11 Posts: 1308	Mon 10/22/18 07:42 PM
7,000 central Americans heading north with the intent on crossing the American boarder by force of numbers. Interesting that this is just happening 2 weeks before the election!?!? This really smells of an organized political move just like the Kavanaugh debacle. All of this happening with the effect of dividing our nation on racial and political lines. And they say republicans are racist!!! This needs to be investigated as trying to manipulate our nations election. Who is paying for their food and water? According to the news buses were available. Who paid for these buses? By force of numbers they over ran the Mexican boarder police. Who is arranging these marches? The participants claim they have no money so it can't be them. By force of numbers they plan to enter our country. They're snubbing their noses at our immigration laws and their action is telling us how to enforce our immigration policies. If American citizens ignored American laws would we get away with it? Why do democrat's support these people ignoring our laws? Most recently Barack Obama in his Nevada speech? If Mexico allows them through their country they should be turned back at our boarder and told let Mexico take care of them.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Mon 10/22/18 07:46 PM
Which party elected officials and appointees have been verbally assaulted in public. Have been forced out of restaurants? verbal assault: is defined as excessive anger in a person who insults or verbally abuses another. Verbal assault can be overt or subtle: It is or can comprise the following: Relationship between aggressor and victim Abuse of power Attack on a person’s integrity and security Work environment deterioration Job in jeopardy Does Hilary Clinton ring a bell as someone verbally assaulted? What party did the nazis in Charlottesville claim to support? What party rep interrupted Obamas State of the Union Speech? What party supporting individuals were threatening a dem senator until she left town? What party supporters stood at a political rally pounding on PROTESTORS while they attended? In my opinion, 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties Sen. Ted Cruz and wife pushed out of restaurant by Kavanaugh protesters. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/25/ted-cruz-and-wife-pushed-out-of-restaurant-by-kava/ White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders' expulsion from the Red Hen restaurant. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., urged activists to continue hounding Trump Cabinet members wherever and whenever they find them. The column by Francis Wilkinson predicts that if Democrats lose the midterm elections, there will be hell to pay. Hollywood has basically turned its products, and its award shows, into showcases for "the resistance". https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/06/27/list-trump-officials-harassed/739928002. Department of Homeland Security secretary Kirstjen Nielsen was jeered at MXDC Cocina Mexicana, a D.C. Mexican restaurant White House policy adviser Stephen Miller was called a fascist and heckled by his fellow diners while eating at Espita Mezcaleria in D.C., also a Mexican restaurant. My post was harassment of Elected or government appointed officials for political reasons. As I stated Republican and moderate Democrat congressional elected officials haven't been involved in this. It's the radical democrat's who are but the image is that both parties are involved. Shall I continue? no. it is clear the tunnelvision with which harassment is only seen or viewed when done to republicans, even though logic, common sense, and research could also come up with cases of democrats being harassed as well. it is not about political label. It is about an individual's character. In my opinion, neither 'middle' republicans nor democrats are doing these things, but EXTREMISTS from both parties ...repeated for clarity. I could make an equally over simplified statement like republicans are 'turning into' bigots, sexists, and racists ... but then, Im sure most here would expand on the fact that there are also these types of people in the democratic party, because it is on an individual basis and not by clear party lines. Which Democratic congress person or senator was harassed in a public restaurant because of a current political occurrence? and again, I respond by asking how many republicans were ever ran down at a protest by a white supremacist? Narrowing down specifics doesnt stop the fact that violence happens in each party by violent people, which neither party can avoid having. You've bypassed my question by pointing to a different subject. My question is which democratic politicians have been attacked and harassed for their recent political decisions? Its not a different subject, the subject is both sides have violent people, pointing out specific details of each violent incident to single them out as extraordinary is a distraction to the point.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Mon 10/22/18 07:59 PM
7,000 central Americans heading north with the intent on crossing the American boarder by force of numbers. Interesting that this is just happening 2 weeks before the election!?!? This really smells of an organized political move just like the Kavanaugh debacle. All of this happening with the effect of dividing our nation on racial and political lines. And they say republicans are racist!!! This needs to be investigated as trying to manipulate our nations election. Who is paying for their food and water? According to the news buses were available. Who paid for these buses? By force of numbers they over ran the Mexican boarder police. Who is arranging these marches? The participants claim they have no money so it can't be them. By force of numbers they plan to enter our country. They're snubbing their noses at our immigration laws and their action is telling us how to enforce our immigration policies. If American citizens ignored American laws would we get away with it? Why do democrat's support these people ignoring our laws? Most recently Barack Obama in his Nevada speech? If Mexico allows them through their country they should be turned back at our boarder and told let Mexico take care of them. not any more interesting than 'news' of gang activities. just another distraction to rile up the base. these caravans have been happening for several years, and the numbers that start are much larger than the number who actually make it all the way to the border. I will feign alarm when and if they actually start crossing over and doing harm, without a reasonable grounds for asylum.

Charles1962150 Joined Tue 03/13/12 Posts: 3403	Mon 10/22/18 09:06 PM Edited by Charles1962150 on Mon 10/22/18 09:08 PM
7,000 central Americans heading north with the intent on crossing the American boarder by force of numbers. Interesting that this is just happening 2 weeks before the election!?!? This really smells of an organized political move just like the Kavanaugh debacle. All of this happening with the effect of dividing our nation on racial and political lines. And they say republicans are racist!!! This needs to be investigated as trying to manipulate our nations election. Who is paying for their food and water? According to the news buses were available. Who paid for these buses? By force of numbers they over ran the Mexican boarder police. Who is arranging these marches? The participants claim they have no money so it can't be them. By force of numbers they plan to enter our country. They're snubbing their noses at our immigration laws and their action is telling us how to enforce our immigration policies. If American citizens ignored American laws would we get away with it? Why do democrat's support these people ignoring our laws? Most recently Barack Obama in his Nevada speech? If Mexico allows them through their country they should be turned back at our boarder and told let Mexico take care of them. not any more interesting than 'news' of gang activities. just another distraction to rile up the base. these caravans have been happening for several years, and the numbers that start are much larger than the number who actually make it all the way to the border. I will feign alarm when and if they actually start crossing over and doing harm, without a reasonable grounds for asylum. As an American who has paid into the system for very many years, when someone threatens my lively hood and I see that person out in public, I have every right to speak to that person and tell that person how I feel. I have no right to lay my hands on that person. Unless they lay there's on me first. Essentially, that's what happened to Mitch McConnell. The person that spoke to him was within her right. Mitch McConnell is an elected official that has been paid well by his constituents. With the kind of money he has been paid by the taxpayers, for him to make threats of cutting peoples Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid, with him being a public official, yes, people have the right to confront him in public. Which is exactly what happened. Unlike those, "Proud Republican Boys" that go around starting fights and riots.

Charles1962150 Joined Tue 03/13/12 Posts: 3403	Mon 10/22/18 11:12 PM
Explosive Device Found in Mailbox at George Soros’s Westchester County Home "An explosive device was found on Monday in a mailbox at the Westchester County home of George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist who is a favorite target of right-wing groups, the authorities said". http://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/22/nyregion/george-soros-explosive-device.html

Easttowest72 Joined Tue 04/24/18 Posts: 2169	Tue 10/23/18 12:52 AM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted. Do you think Sarah has been back to that restaurant? I'm sure republicans avoid it. Plenty of places who welcome republicans. The restaurant should have put up a sign. But that wouldn't have allowed them to harass Sarah. She handled it with class just like McConnell did. These libutards are only hurting democrats.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Tue 10/23/18 01:14 AM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted. Do you think Sarah has been back to that restaurant? I'm sure republicans avoid it. Plenty of places who welcome republicans. The restaurant should have put up a sign. But that wouldn't have allowed them to harass Sarah. She handled it with class just like McConnell did. These libutards are only hurting democrats. do you think the people attacked at white supremacist rallies have gone back to a rally? Im sure those 'victims' avoid it too, especially the dead ones. Extremists on both 'sides' dont make their 'side' look good, but thank God thinking people realize they are the EXTREME and not the norm.

Easttowest72 Joined Tue 04/24/18 Posts: 2169	Tue 10/23/18 02:26 AM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted. Do you think Sarah has been back to that restaurant? I'm sure republicans avoid it. Plenty of places who welcome republicans. The restaurant should have put up a sign. But that wouldn't have allowed them to harass Sarah. She handled it with class just like McConnell did. These libutards are only hurting democrats. do you think the people attacked at white supremacist rallies have gone back to a rally? Im sure those 'victims' avoid it too, especially the dead ones. Extremists on both 'sides' dont make their 'side' look good, but thank God thinking people realize they are the EXTREME and not the norm. It's a bit of a stretch comparing going to dinner as equal to going to a white supremacist rally. Libs got what they were looking for that day and a little more. The white supremacist didn't turn the other cheek like Sarah and Mitch. Libs should be careful who they try to bully.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Tue 10/23/18 02:48 AM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted. Do you think Sarah has been back to that restaurant? I'm sure republicans avoid it. Plenty of places who welcome republicans. The restaurant should have put up a sign. But that wouldn't have allowed them to harass Sarah. She handled it with class just like McConnell did. These libutards are only hurting democrats. do you think the people attacked at white supremacist rallies have gone back to a rally? Im sure those 'victims' avoid it too, especially the dead ones. Extremists on both 'sides' dont make their 'side' look good, but thank God thinking people realize they are the EXTREME and not the norm. It's a bit of a stretch comparing going to dinner as equal to going to a white supremacist rally. Libs got what they were looking for that day and a little more. The white supremacist didn't turn the other cheek like Sarah and Mitch. Libs should be careful who they try to bully. thats true. Id say getting ran over at a rally is far more 'violent' than someone yelling at you in a restaurant.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Tue 10/23/18 02:48 AM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted. Do you think Sarah has been back to that restaurant? I'm sure republicans avoid it. Plenty of places who welcome republicans. The restaurant should have put up a sign. But that wouldn't have allowed them to harass Sarah. She handled it with class just like McConnell did. These libutards are only hurting democrats. do you think the people attacked at white supremacist rallies have gone back to a rally? Im sure those 'victims' avoid it too, especially the dead ones. Extremists on both 'sides' dont make their 'side' look good, but thank God thinking people realize they are the EXTREME and not the norm. It's a bit of a stretch comparing going to dinner as equal to going to a white supremacist rally. Libs got what they were looking for that day and a little more. The white supremacist didn't turn the other cheek like Sarah and Mitch. Libs should be careful who they try to bully. thats true. Id say getting ran over at a rally is far more 'violent' than someone yelling at you in a restaurant.

Easttowest72 Joined Tue 04/24/18 Posts: 2169	Tue 10/23/18 06:34 AM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted. Do you think Sarah has been back to that restaurant? I'm sure republicans avoid it. Plenty of places who welcome republicans. The restaurant should have put up a sign. But that wouldn't have allowed them to harass Sarah. She handled it with class just like McConnell did. These libutards are only hurting democrats. do you think the people attacked at white supremacist rallies have gone back to a rally? Im sure those 'victims' avoid it too, especially the dead ones. Extremists on both 'sides' dont make their 'side' look good, but thank God thinking people realize they are the EXTREME and not the norm. It's a bit of a stretch comparing going to dinner as equal to going to a white supremacist rally. Libs got what they were looking for that day and a little more. The white supremacist didn't turn the other cheek like Sarah and Mitch. Libs should be careful who they try to bully. thats true. Id say getting ran over at a rally is far more 'violent' than someone yelling at you in a restaurant. Having a large group banging on your car isn't normal either. Instigators should be arrested. Like the ones who banged on the door when kavanaugh was confirmed. Police have tried harder to protect libutards.

msharmony Joined Mon 08/31/09 Posts: 61041	Tue 10/23/18 08:04 AM
None because Republicans arent dumb enough to go to white supremacist rallies. Okay. then I guess with that logic, democrats aren dumb enough to eat where they're not wanted. Do you think Sarah has been back to that restaurant? I'm sure republicans avoid it. Plenty of places who welcome republicans. The restaurant should have put up a sign. But that wouldn't have allowed them to harass Sarah. She handled it with class just like McConnell did. These libutards are only hurting democrats. do you think the people attacked at white supremacist rallies have gone back to a rally? Im sure those 'victims' avoid it too, especially the dead ones. Extremists on both 'sides' dont make their 'side' look good, but thank God thinking people realize they are the EXTREME and not the norm. It's a bit of a stretch comparing going to dinner as equal to going to a white supremacist rally. Libs got what they were looking for that day and a little more. The white supremacist didn't turn the other cheek like Sarah and Mitch. Libs should be careful who they try to bully. thats true. Id say getting ran over at a rally is far more 'violent' than someone yelling at you in a restaurant. Having a large group banging on your car isn't normal either. Instigators should be arrested. Like the ones who banged on the door when kavanaugh was confirmed. Police have tried harder to protect libutards. so violence happens on both sides, which was my original point, because there are violent people in the world and there is no litmus test at registration to keep them from choosing a 'side'.