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Rainmaker
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James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

No sir not at all.  Last I heard we still have freedom of speech, for how much longer is the question

Feb 14, 2016 09:06 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No - since anyone can sign up to be a member - nothing is guaranteed to be "private"...

Feb 14, 2016 09:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

No...because I don't answer political questions or give political answers.  I know that anyone can read this so be careful.

Feb 14, 2016 09:32 PM
Rainmaker
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

No, but I try to stay out of politics, it's the no win scenario.

Feb 14, 2016 09:13 PM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I do not comment on political questions.

Feb 14, 2016 09:04 PM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I haven't, but maybe I should. Overall, I'm very circumspect about what I say about religion, politics, my personal life in any public forum on the internet.

Feb 14, 2016 09:46 PM
Rainmaker
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

I never, ever put in print anywhere my personal views on money, sex, religion or politics.  Learned that in the home where I grew up.  No family scaubbles but we loved to play Monopoly on Sunday afternoon.

Feb 14, 2016 09:40 PM
Rainmaker
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

When I comment, it is not based on the promise it will be hidden.

When I post a blog 'not public' is because it is more appropriate for professionals, (I.E. Florida based portfolio lender) not because of the content.

 

 

Feb 14, 2016 09:34 PM
Rainmaker
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

No, some stuff I post is members only, but it is topic dependent.

Feb 14, 2016 09:11 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

I do but not all people are smart right Greg?

I do not answer anything about religion or politics.

Feb 14, 2016 09:11 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I don't check on any post before responding.  I live my life as if I was on camera or being taped.

Feb 15, 2016 01:38 AM
Rainmaker
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I check for 'members' posts a lot. I love politics, and don't have a problem with strong political views. I do have a problem with personal attacks over politics or other issues. I have great clients with strong views. If someone doesn't want to work with me over my political views, that is fine. I have no party affiliation, btw. 'PND'

Feb 14, 2016 10:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

I try to beat around the bush but my answers probably show which way I am leaning that day!

Feb 14, 2016 09:37 PM
Ambassador
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I tend to not be too political most of the time, but if asked my opinion I share it. I do the same with clients.  I've never felt I had to be on the same page politically to serve a client well.

Feb 21, 2016 01:18 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't make political statements here, public or otherwise

Feb 15, 2016 11:12 PM
Rainmaker
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

In general, my answer does depend if it is open to public or not.

Feb 15, 2016 04:37 PM
Rainer
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Sandra Graves
Keller Williams Realty - Folsom, CA
Realtor

I don't get into political discussions online. I have very strong views this year on what's going on, but I won't go there publicly.

Feb 15, 2016 03:56 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I don't make political statements. 

Feb 15, 2016 08:40 AM
Rainmaker
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Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

No political statements for me ... period.  Doesn't matter who is reading ...

Gene

Feb 15, 2016 07:02 AM
Rainmaker
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

It is sad, but might be true if we can't express ourselves, especially if our business might suffer from it.

Feb 15, 2016 04:41 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I try not to make political statements no matter what type of question it is.

Feb 15, 2016 03:48 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Sometimes I do.  Depends on the question and my response.

Feb 15, 2016 03:33 AM
Rainmaker
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

No. Personally I don't choose to mix my opinions on social or political matters with my professional life.

Feb 15, 2016 02:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Stuff happens.  So does stupidity.   

Feb 15, 2016 01:14 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

  No. 

    I will never back down from my Christian faith, nor will I concede my ultra-conservative political positions.

     Having said that...  I just closed on a transaction with a Bernie Sanders supporter.  We enjoyed each other's conversation and company, and will remain friends.   I am also working with a self-described "agnostic".  It is a pleasant working relationship for both of us.

     We can have differences of opinion and believe differently, without getting hostile or in-your-face about it.

 

 

Feb 15, 2016 01:01 AM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

no....but I suppose it might be a good idea!!!

Feb 15, 2016 12:05 AM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I avoid political statements.

Feb 15, 2016 12:02 AM
Ambassador
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

When I was an active agent, I was much more cautious about making my political views known.  Not so much now.  

Feb 14, 2016 11:38 PM
Rainmaker
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Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

Sometimes.  If someone in the public is offended by my opinions, it probably isn't a good fit anyway. Life is waaay to short to work with disagreeable people.

Feb 14, 2016 10:45 PM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Sometimes, but not always.

Feb 14, 2016 10:39 PM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

One should heed the environment and act accordingly making it subjective

Feb 14, 2016 10:37 PM
Rainer
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

I check to see if members only before I even answer. 

Feb 14, 2016 10:10 PM
Rainmaker
472,114
JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

Glad you brought this up, Greg. I had assumed the Q and A section was members only. I don't discuss politics on line. I would think in this forum it politics should only be brought up when it relates to the real estate industry.

Feb 14, 2016 10:01 PM