Politics on the Podcast

[rayelias]

Hey, Podcast Team!

Love the podcast - I've not missed a single one since the beginning (well, maybe one from the "old style", but none since the advent of the roundtable.)

It's YOUR podcast, and it's YOUR right to say or do with it what you want, but if I may be so presumptuous, may I please make a suggestion?

I know you're very passionate about many issues (especially Pete). So are we all. Unfortunately, especially around election time, we can be rather polarized in this polarized country on certain issues. You know the old saying about not discussing religion or politics!

I, like many of your fans, am a "red-stater." Most, if not all of the podcast crew, seem to be "blue-staters." Pete, by your own admission, called yourself a "screaming, leftie, liberal." I'm a "right-wing nutjob." You say tomato, I say blow 'em all away and let God sort 'em out. (OK, I'm not THAT much of a right-wing nutjob!)

I love you guys, even though we have some differences of opinion, politically. The reason I, and the rest of your fans listen, is not for politics, but for our shared love of Disney.

I can't speak for anyone else, but when you guys (ok, mostly Pete) go on political rants, my natural instinct is to become defensive. I know you're intention is not to make personal attacks, but when I hear someone blast away at things I feel passionate about, it takes the fun out of the podcast, and makes me antagonistic. For example, when you said, that if "if you have any sense of the things going on in this country... you're part of the problem, not part of the solution," I took it as a slam on my strongly held beliefs. (Would this be considered a "point demerit" if one of us posted it? ;)) I have sense, but I have a different view on this issue. It was not very nice to belittle the beliefs of approximately half the population.

Again, it's your podcast. I'm not an activist demanding you to change what you say or how you say it. I love you guys, even when we disagree. I only offer this as constructive criticism, so that you don't potentially alienate newer listeners who may not "know" you guys as well as some of the longer listeners.

Leave the politics to the crazies (like me) on the Community Board! :hippie:

[SamIAm21]

No one's going to touch this thread with a 10 foot pole. Are you sure you want to "go there" ray?

:rotfl:

[JB2K]

As a newbie (and someone who is yet to do any 'pod downloads, here), I say "keep it Disney" -- there's more than enough places on the 'net to express one's political views...

[Mouse Skywalker]

I, like many of your fans, am a "red-stater." Most, if not all of the podcast crew, seem to be "blue-staters." Pete, by your own admission, called yourself a "screaming, leftie, liberal." I'm a "right-wing nutjob." You say tomato, I say blow 'em all away and let God sort 'em out. (OK, I'm not THAT much of a right-wing nutjob!)There are certainly many of us "blue-staters" that listen as well. Can't we just find the purple ground?

[cocowum]

No one's going to touch this thread with a 10 foot pole. Are you sure you want to "go there" ray?

:rotfl:


My thoughts exactly :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


I enjoy Pete's outbursts. :thumbsup2 But hey I'm a "screaming, leftie, liberal" too. popcorn::

[AuroraJae]

I must say that I do agree about leaving politics out of the podcast.

[rayelias]

There are certainly many of us "blue-staters" that listen as well. Can't we just find the purple ground?


I'm hoping to find the Lime Green ground! :rotfl2:

[Madi100]

I haven't listened to the email show this week, so I don't know if there is something specific in there you are talking about. I also know that Pete can tend to jump on his soapbox about the things he is passionate about. I, like the OP, am a conservative. My biggest problem with political talk is it's a lot of complaining and a lot of disrespect. While there are many, many problems in the world, the complaining doesn't solve the problem.

I also don't listen to the podcast for their political views. But, I will point out on this week's show Pete encouraged people to go out and vote on Super Tuesday for those people affected by it. He also said he didn't want to get into politics and wasn't going to discuss the views, just that it was important to get out there and vote. I thought it was well said.

[cyberbox2]

When it comes to politics I don't know what I am. I mean I know what my own personal moral beliefs are but how that falls in line with what political catagory, I don't know. I guess I have just purposely stayed ignorant to the whole political scene because it is so confusing.

So political talk doesn't necessarily bother me one way or the other but the fact of the matter is, It's not DISNEY, and that is why I listen.:thumbsup2

[ExBellhop]

As much as it is Peter's right (or anyone's right) to speak his mind... we, as listeners are also making a choice. If you don't like it, you don't listen. And if you really feel strongly about something that Pete said, you make a post. If Pete doesn't like it, since it is "his" forum, he has the right to police it. If you don't agree with it, you leave.

Everyone makes their choices, and everyone's choices have consequences. Sorry, that sounds like my wife the 2nd grade teacher, but you know what I mean :)

Just my thoughts,
ExBellhop

[SamIAm21]

Well you got to admit, Pete's discussion on the finger scanning issue does stop and make you go Hmmmmm? No matter what political leanings you may have, it's a very thought provoking issue and Pete is well informed about it.

[kmk1180]

I tend to agree there's a time and place for politics..
Disney' seems like one of those not a time places.
A place where we can forget what divides us and unite with what
we all obviously enjoy.

By the way, one of my biggest Pet Peeves' (Not Pete, Peeve.)
is Hollywood/TV stars who tell me how to vote.
For any Candidate.
Like multi million, some cases Billionaires can relate to real world life
enough to understand what we need and should do.

[DVCsince02]

I am of the mind set, if you don't like what's on, turn it off.
or
If you can't say anything nice........

It all boils down to, yes we should be polite, and yes we should respect others opinions. In the end it's Pete's show and he can say what he wants. You don't have to agree or listen. But you have to appreciate his passion!

[WebmasterPete]

I agree with the OP's sentiments - and it has been a pretty firm policy of mine to stay away from political or religous discussions on the show. It's not what the show is for - but, sometimes it just falls out of me and I can't help it. You have my word that I will keep the politics to a minimum. BUT - there is one thing I should clear up. For the most part, I identify more closely with 'moderate' political viewpoints. I was raised in the bluest of blue states (New Jersey), but my parents were always fiercly independant in their political views (they voted for Nixon, Carter, Regan and Clinton) and I have pretty much the same attitudes. I've voted for and donated to the campaigns of both republicans (but not the hateful ones) and democrats (but not the stupid ones). On the issue of civil rights, I'm definately a crazy lefty - but I promise to keep it in check from here on out.

Pete

[calypso*a*go-go]

That's okay Pete -- I thought you were just practicing "full disclosure". ;)

[dpuck1998]

That's okay Pete -- I thought you were just practicing "full disclosure". ;)

Is that legal in Florida? Don't they have a beach or resort for that?

[iwynlea]

Is that legal in Florida? Don't they have a beach or resort for that?

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Cruz Family]

I agree with the OP's sentiments - and it has been a pretty firm policy of mine to stay away from political or religous discussions on the show. It's not what the show is for - but, sometimes it just falls out of me and I can't help it. You have my word that I will keep the politics to a minimum. BUT - there is one thing I should clear up. For the most part, I identify more closely with 'moderate' political viewpoints. I was raised in the bluest of blue states (New Jersey), but my parents were always fiercly independant in their political views (they voted for Nixon, Carter, Regan and Clinton) and I have pretty much the same attitudes. I've voted for and donated to the campaigns of both republicans (but not the hateful ones) and democrats (but not the stupid ones). On the issue of civil rights, I'm definately a crazy lefty - but I promise to keep it in check from here on out.

Pete

Way to go Pete! I agree with much of what the OP said, being very conservative myself. It does make me a little uncomfortable when politics creeps up in the podcast, or maybe it is just that no one can hear me yelling back at my computer screen that is bothersome, hmm??? Anyway kudos to you for handling this so professionally. BTW, my feelings are so strong on many issues I am positive I would not be able to control myself either. In reference to another posters comment....On the DIS we are not red or blue, we are all lime green! :grouphug:

[shmedly123]

i honestly didn't see anything wrong with the rant...I took the rant as a "go vote" and not a "go vote for person X"

but then again I am also grew up in MA which maybe even more blue state than NJ.

[peacelovemickey]

i honestly didn't see anything wrong with the rant...I took the rant as a "go vote" and not a "go vote for person X"

but then again I am also grew up in MA which maybe even more blue state than NJ.

I agree and I am from a red state!

[Cruz Family]

but then again I am also grew up in MA which maybe even more blue state than NJ.

As someone who has lived in MA my whole life, MA makes NJ look bright red!:sad2:

[Disneybridein2k3]

Well you got to admit, Pete's discussion on the finger scanning issue does stop and make you go Hmmmmm? No matter what political leanings you may have, it's a very thought provoking issue and Pete is well informed about it.
I agree :thumbsup2 And the only thing I was yelling at my Ipod, Kevin (thankfully) ended up bringing up - at the end of the day, the whole fingerprint scanning "thing" is really just about protecting Disney's bank book which really irks me anyway. So I didn't mind Pete's rant on this. Regardless of the reason you don't want to scan your finger, if you BOUGHT the ticket, you should get to choose what you do with it. The money is already in their pockets. :duck:

[willis37862]

I'm hoping to find the Lime Green ground! :rotfl2:

:rotfl: If a red state is conservative and a blue state is liberal then a Bob ( Bawb) state would be lime green I take it :confused3 :teeth:

[fakereadhed]

Good grief! :rolleyes: I must be listening to a different version of the podcast because I didn't think it was any big deal. I don't always agree with everything they say, but if everybody agreed the world would be a pretty dull place.

If the Pete and the Gang can't just relax and be themselves it wouldn't be the same show. Think about it.

[WebmasterPete]

i honestly didn't see anything wrong with the rant...I took the rant as a "go vote" and not a "go vote for person X"

but then again I am also grew up in MA which maybe even more blue state than NJ.

I think the OP was referring to my rant in the email show. Someone called me 'crotchety and paranoid' due to my feelings on the whole finger scanning thing and I kinda went off a little. In all honesty, I broke my own rules by doing it. I'm constantly reminding the team (both on the show, and on the site), that our purpose is to help people plan the best vacation they can - that we give people the information they need to make informed decisions about a very expensive investment. That needs to be the filter by which everything we say and write is put thru. This issue really doesn't meet that lithmus test :)

Pete

[DebbieT11]

Oh, TAG FAIRY!!!!!! ...... This is *so* very worthy.......


but, sometimes it just falls out of me and I can't help it.

[mickey mouse lover]

Thanks Pete. :thumbsup2

[lttlmc3]

Oh, you just know this will be part of next week's housekeeping.popcorn::

[robertgp124]

:rotfl: If a red state is conservative and a blue state is liberal then a Bob ( Bawb) state would be lime green I take it :confused3 :teeth:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

It all comes back to Bawb! What a perfect note to end the conversation on. :rotfl:

[lorax123]

I agree :thumbsup2 And the only thing I was yelling at my Ipod, Kevin (thankfully) ended up bringing up - at the end of the day, the whole fingerprint scanning "thing" is really just about protecting Disney's bank book which really irks me anyway. So I didn't mind Pete's rant on this. Regardless of the reason you don't want to scan your finger, if you BOUGHT the ticket, you should get to choose what you do with it. The money is already in their pockets. :duck:

I totally agree with Pete and Kev's view on the whole fingerprint scanning situation.

I'd like to know more about just showing your drivers license as a form of ID to get in the park. Can I just walk to the turnstile and tell them I opt out of biometric scanning and use another form of ID?

If everybody started doing that, maybe it would force Disney to re-think their methods.

[oakmanner]

Oh Pete, now I understand why you refuse to let Bob have his two minutes on each show to debate or express his views on issues of the day being he is a viable candidate for President of the United States!

If you allowed this, it would be in violation of your "filter policy" of keeping each Podcast Disney related, excluding all personal views.

I suspect there are other reasons, but this is certainly justifiable.:rotfl: :rotfl:

Dennis-

[Original19]

Hey, I'm a right-winger and I agree whole heartedly with Pete on the "identity stealer" (as Kevin has been known to call it). There is no reason Disney can't just ask for a photo ID of some sort. John was right, this is not in place to protect us; it's been put in place to protect Mickey's wallet.

[burberryplaid]

I just wanted to tell Pete I appreciate his original post in this thread. I think the reason it "just came out" is because he felt attacked by the original e-mailer. I don't think it was right of the original e-mailer to call the podcast team names, in trying to make their point.

While I don't share Pete's view on this matter, I appreciate his right to have an opinion, and I furthermore, appreciate his desire to try and keep his political views out of the podcast in the future, for the enjoyment of all the listeners.

[MenashaCorp]

I'd like to know more about just showing your drivers license as a form of ID to get in the park. Can I just walk to the turnstile and tell them I opt out of biometric scanning and use another form of ID?


Yes. You can show your Photo ID (Driver's license worked for me, passport probably would, too; wouldn't try your Sam's card...) and opt out. This worked for me.

I would encourage you to have the ID out and ready so the people in line behind you don't have to wait.

[georgeat]

Have to agree with OP. Also how many times they get things wrong. Like the length of the Disney ships (longer than Empire state building is high. Ship is less than 1000 feet to go through the canal, Empire 1250 feet.) Which deck you can jog around (4 not 5)

Keep to Disney stuff and make it accurate. If not sure find out first to be sure.

[calypso*a*go-go]

I think I'm going to start using the ID option as my entire family is "scanner challenged" and it seems as though we can never make it thru the turnstiles without some kind of problem. I really think the whole process is just for show anyway. Disney wants to intimidate people into thinking there's no way the tickets can be transferable. I think that once you shell out your hard-earned bucks for the tickets, you should be able to do whatever you want with them. Overall, most of what Disney does is a cat and mouse game with them trying to outsmart their guests.

[shmedly123]

Have to agree with OP. Also how many times they get things wrong. Like the length of the Disney ships (longer than Empire state building is high. Ship is less than 1000 feet to go through the canal, Empire 1250 feet.) Which deck you can jog around (4 not 5)

Keep to Disney stuff and make it accurate. If not sure find out first to be sure.


just heard the email show last night, now i fully understand although I agree with your point of view Pete I can see why others may be upset and why you would want to leave this out of the podcast.

As far as the poster above who is arguing semantics about the empire state building size vs the cruise ship size you missed the point. His point was that the ship is a lot larger than some people realize and that it is not like being on a lobster boat where you would feel every wave. Also if you are going to argue about getting facts straight then you should know that the ESB is actually 1453 ft to the rod at the top and not 1250...

Here's my rant: please stop taking everything the podcast crew says and try to pick it apart to prove them wrong. They are doing this to entertain and to educate. However, there is no test you need to take so if they are a tiny bit foggy on a small detail give them a pass it's not a matter of national security. Do you really think someone is going to show up on the day of the cruise and say "well this thing is clearly not quite as big as the empire state building so I want a refund"?

Thanks again guys for a great podcast I really appreciate everything you guys do and for the one or two minor things you get wrong there are literally hundreds of things you have done to help enhance my vacation experience...I will now get down from my soapbox.

[SamIAm21]

just heard the email show last night, now i fully understand although I agree with your point of view Pete I can see why others may be upset and why you would want to leave this out of the podcast.

As far as the poster above who is arguing semantics about the empire state building size vs the cruise ship size you missed the point. His point was that the ship is a lot larger than some people realize and that it is not like being on a lobster boat where you would feel every wave. Also if you are going to argue about getting facts straight then you should know that the ESB is actually 1453 ft to the rod at the top and not 1250...

Here's my rant: please stop taking everything the podcast crew says and try to pick it apart to prove them wrong. They are doing this to entertain and to educate. However, there is no test you need to take so if they are a tiny bit foggy on a small detail give them a pass it's not a matter of national security. Do you really think someone is going to show up on the day of the cruise and say "well this thing is clearly not quite as big as the empire state building so I want a refund"?

Thanks again guys for a great podcast I really appreciate everything you guys do and for the one or two minor things you get wrong there are literally hundreds of things you have done to help enhance my vacation experience...I will now get down from my soapbox.

DITTO and Amen!

[georgeat]

Some are missing the point. The people on the DIS are looked at as experts on Disney. Did not mean to get into a "mine is bigger than yours" discussion. The hosts do an great job at what they do. They give a lot of good advice.

[WebmasterPete]

Some are missing the point. The people on the DIS are looked at as experts on Disney. Did not mean to get into a "mine is bigger than yours" discussion. The hosts do an great job at what they do. They give a lot of good advice.

Yes, we are experts on Disney - but we're also human and can make mistakes. If you listen to the show you know that whenever a factual error is brought to our attention, we make a point of issuing a correction in the next show.

If your standard for us is perfection, I'm afraid you'll continue to be disappointed in our performance.

Pete

[Doug123]

For those of you that want the Podcast to "stick to Disney," Pete's comments about the fingerprinting IS about Disney. No matter which side of the issue you fall, or if you even care about it, it IS something that all of us traveling to Disney World now has to face.

In the interest of full disclosure, I totally agree with Pete's thoughts on the issue of fingerprinting. In its best light, it's an unnecessary practice that sets a dangerous precedent.

Thanks Pete, and everyone else, for not shying away from the darker issues along with all the fun ones associated with Disney.

[two-foxes]

Here's my rant: please stop taking everything the podcast crew says and try to pick it apart to prove them wrong. They are doing this to entertain and to educate. However, there is no test you need to take so if they are a tiny bit foggy on a small detail give them a pass it's not a matter of national security. Do you really think someone is going to show up on the day of the cruise and say "well this thing is clearly not quite as big as the empire state building so I want a refund"?

Ding, Ding, Ding!!!! And we have a winner!!! :cool1: Well said, shmedly123!

And as far as politics go...Pete, thanks for making a great effort to keep political views outta the podcast. It is and will continue to be appreciated by me. If I want politics I will turn on the TV or have a conversation with my husband:rolleyes: ....geez, is it November yet?!?!?! Our house might quiet down then!

[MenashaCorp]

Thanks again guys for a great podcast I really appreciate everything you guys do and for the one or two minor things you get wrong there are literally hundreds of things you have done to help enhance my vacation experience...I will now get down from my soapbox.

Scoot over.. please make some room on that soapbox... Nicely said.

:thumbsup2

[zulemara]

I think it should be pointed out that there are cases when Disney + politics go together. For instance, with Amendment 2 coming up, I would be 1000% SHOCKED if Disney does not make an official statement against it. Of course they're going to because they offer same sex partner benefits.
Scenario:
Disney announces opposition
The amendment is due to the conservatives
Pete or whomever on the show is going to have an opinion and facts about Disney's involvement with all diversities specifically gay people
a rant will ensue.

My point is that sometimes what Disney says and does is a reflection of politics in the real world. In fact, if Disney does make an announcement it seems as though that'd be a GREAT time to read the email/play my vmail I left for the podcast crew on that very subject.

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I started listening because I enjoy going to DISney world. I don't much listen to plan for trips. That, I am already pretty good at. I listen because I enjoy the group and the chemistry between.

While it might be PC to keep the politics out, I'm here to say: I'll tune in to listen to just about anything they want to share. Errands for the day. Laundry detergent being used... These characters ;) have been well developed, are stronly opinionated and have dream careers. I'm tuning in for whatever is on the table. The Round Table.

[Cruz Family]

If your standard for us is perfection, I'm afraid you'll continue to be disappointed in our performance.

Pete

You can not be referring to Bawb, we all know that cheater loving, moe-gee-tow drinking, extra long rapid fire giving, super nap taking, Dole whip gulping, Jedi stalking, kaht kam racing, muddy buddy competing man is pure perfection! ;)

[jimmiej]

I've felt the same as the OP, but was too chicken to mention it. :blush: Thanks Pete for replying to the OP.

Love the podcasts! :disrocks:

[aprince&princess]

I started listening because I enjoy going to DISney world. I don't much listen to plan for trips. That, I am already pretty good at. I listen because I enjoy the group and the chemistry between.

While it might be PC to keep the politics out, I'm here to say: I'll tune in to listen to just about anything they want to share. Errands for the day. Laundry detergent being used... These characters ;) have been well developed, are stronly opinionated and have dream careers. I'm tuning in for whatever is on the table. The Round Table.


I have to agree with this. And sometimes the funniest things said are not necessarily "disney related", but I feel like I am right there with them and enjoying the conversation is enough. And Pete's rants are very entertaining! Thanks podsquad.

[DebºoºS]

sometimes it just falls out of me and I can't help it. You have my word that I will keep the politics to a minimum. but I promise to keep it in check from here on out.
Pete

I'm glad you express your opinions. That's what I love about you and the DIS! It's a wonderful macrocosum with a common interest in things Disney.
Speak your mind while you're still young enough to have one:laughing:

JMH"Fiscal Conservative"O:disrocks:

[fakereadhed]

I started listening because I enjoy going to DISney world. I don't much listen to plan for trips. That, I am already pretty good at. I listen because I enjoy the group and the chemistry between.

While it might be PC to keep the politics out, I'm here to say: I'll tune in to listen to just about anything they want to share. Errands for the day. Laundry detergent being used... These characters ;) have been well developed, are stronly opinionated and have dream careers. I'm tuning in for whatever is on the table. The Round Table.

ITA!:thumbsup2

And BTW, that's a great idea for a segment- Laundry detergent being used. :rotfl2:

Seriously, the scanner issue IS Disney related and has been quite a hot button issue on the theme park board.
What's next? Kevin can't say anything negative about a restaurant in a review? Personally, I don't want to hear a PC version of the podcast. :mad:

[WebmasterPete]

The finger scanner issue is absolutely related to Disney - and I will continue to rail against it for as long as I have the show. What I will not do, is draw comparisons to other non related issues like I did in last weeks podcast. Where I stepped over the line was when I started bringing in Iraq, Afganistan, wiretapping, etc into the mix. That's where that line got crossed, and that's what I promise not to bring up again.

Please, trust me - NOTHING will ever stop me from sharing my absolute unvarnished opinions on things like this. I consider the finger scanners a violation of civil rights and I'll continue to say so unabated - that you can take to the bank. What I won't do is bring up other politically charged topics that don't belong in the show to support my point - which is what I did last week.

Sorry if anyone got the idea I would stop talking about issues like the finger scanners - if someone wants that -they will need to find another podcast to listen to :)

Pete

[WebmasterPete]

Oh, one more thing.....

Purex Free & Clear - Ultra Concentrate :rotfl2:

[fakereadhed]

Please, trust me - NOTHING will ever stop me from sharing my absolute unvarnished opinions on things like this.

:woohoo:

Thanks for clarifying!

I'm an All Fresh Rain fan, but we can agree to disagree ;)

[DisneyKevin]

Sun Concentrated...$2.99 a gallon at Walgreen's.

....in case you wanted to know my detergent affiliation.

[Cyrano]

Yes, we are experts on Disney - but we're also human and can make mistakes. If you listen to the show you know that whenever a factual error is brought to our attention, we make a point of issuing a correction in the next show.

If your standard for us is perfection, I'm afraid you'll continue to be disappointed in our performance.

Pete

I think it is the fact that you and the team are refreshing honest and human that the bond and dilaogue has been built up :goodvibes . Think of a family or a close friend. It is the familiarity that allows the listeners/podcast team to agree and disagree with confidence.
I don't pretend to understand the politics of the USA but at times the satyr for me is part of the magic of the show. Don't change :)

[lorax123]

Yes. You can show your Photo ID (Driver's license worked for me, passport probably would, too; wouldn't try your Sam's card...) and opt out. This worked for me.

I would encourage you to have the ID out and ready so the people in line behind you don't have to wait.

Thanks! I will do this on our next trip.

What about kids? Our DD needs a ticket this year and she's only 4, so no ID.

[dpuck1998]

Oh, one more thing.....

Purex Free & Clear - Ultra Concentrate :rotfl2:

See and all this time I had you pegged for "Cheer". Thats what I always use. Anyone that reads "ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN" by Robert Fulghum only uses Cheer.

[3DisneyKids]

Wow--I didn't see the show as overly political at all. I just saw it as one of Pete's rants! :rotfl2: (which I love, by the way.)

My stance on this is that I love it when anyone is passionate and is able to share that passion or speak about it. This is particularly true about politics.

Now, I admit that I have very strong and well-entrenched political views. That being said, I love it when anyone is passionate about a political issue...even if it is the compeltely opposite view from my own. When some is passionate about a political issue, it shows that the person is AWARE and INFORMED about what is going on in our country...and that is SO important. So, even if I disagree, I think it is great.

But in this specific case...again, I saw it as an off-shoot of the finger thing and that just made it funny for me...just Pete being Pete...which is always a good thing in my mind! :goodvibes

As many others here, I listen to some of the other Disney-related podcasts as well as the DIS unplugged. And the pure entertainment value of the DIS is what sets it apart from the others. The others are just "information about Disney." Sure, they are intersting because I love all things Disney. But they are not entertaining. The DIS has the entertainment quality because of the personalities, the joking around, and the getting off on tangents.

That is why I, like others have mentioned, would continue to listen if they talked about brands of dog food (sorry...thought I'd get us off the laundry detergent thing...:rotfl: )

[calypso*a*go-go]

Tide...all the way, baby!

[aGoofyMom]

Glad to see everyone coming "clean" here.

In all seriousness, I haven't yet had time for the email show. (I know - what's up with that?!) I love Pete's rants but would hate to see too much politics get into it. That's it. My soapbox is squishy as I use liquid detergent!

Sunlight for most things but President's Choice for dark clothes to try to keep the uniform from fading too fast.

*disclaimer: President's Choice is a line of "high-end generic" grocery products in Canada. They make everything from laundry degertent to non-alcoholic beer. No Politicians were involved in the naming of this line. I think.*

[bcvdreamer]

Wow--I didn't see the show as overly political at all. I just saw it as one of Pete's rants! :rotfl2: (which I love, by the way.)

My stance on this is that I love it when anyone is passionate and is able to share that passion or speak about it. This is particularly true about politics.

Now, I admit that I have very strong and well-entrenched political views. That being said, I love it when anyone is passionate about a political issue...even if it is the compeltely opposite view from my own. When some is passionate about a political issue, it shows that the person is AWARE and INFORMED about what is going on in our country...and that is SO important. So, even if I disagree, I think it is great.

But in this specific case...again, I saw it as an off-shoot of the finger thing and that just made it funny for me...just Pete being Pete...which is always a good thing in my mind! :goodvibes

As many others here, I listen to some of the other Disney-related podcasts as well as the DIS unplugged. And the pure entertainment value of the DIS is what sets it apart from the others. The others are just "information about Disney." Sure, they are intersting because I love all things Disney. But they are not entertaining. The DIS has the entertainment quality because of the personalities, the joking around, and the getting off on tangents.

That is why I, like others have mentioned, would continue to listen if they talked about brands of dog food (sorry...thought I'd get us off the laundry detergent thing...:rotfl: )

Yeah...what she said! :thumbsup2

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[willis37862]

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[Cruz Family]

Nothing but Cheer here!!!:laundy:

[Cyrano]

Looks like this is a cheer for keeping the programming exactly as it is :thumbsup2

[Minnie Lor]

I never miss a show. Love the banter. Best info out there. Pete, I heard your finger scan rant and it made me think. I don't like it either. And Julie's comment about the germs - :eek:

I'm a diehard far right nutjob. :goodvibes I didn't hear anything offensive during either show. Now, if someone started telling me who to vote for that would have me seeing :mad:

That goes either way. I had an acquaintance send me a letter on who to vote for and why. Made me very mad.

The podcast is fabulous! Don't change a thing.... Well maybe speed up Bob.:lmao:

[TheWho]

Keep the rants coming Pete !! That's what makes your podcast special. I think John McCain is anti finger scanning too.