The Public Opinion Soapbox

QueenofHearts · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 378 Location: On the Computer

"I picked a bad day to quit drinking."
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Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way.

I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3060 Location: Chambersburg

QueenofHearts · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 378 Location: On the Computer

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3060 Location: Chambersburg

Glue.

Like model airplane glue?

@__@

That's a heck of headache.

Sharpies or dry erase markers would probably be better.
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springhill · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 177

uh...... i need names and rondevouz directions asap

Twisted Evil

for myself .. i just watch. i bring along a hawiian sumo midget to take care of my end of the sexual stuff Laughing

springhill · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 177

" i knew hawaiian sumo midget. i served with hawiian sumo midget. i was Friends with hawiian sumo midget, and believe me, sen. springhill, you are no hawiian sumo midget.!!!"

*looks sideways* That was uncalled for. Shocked

AnonyMouse · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 527

So was anybody here reading the Topix forums before the PO pulled them? What was going on there ("abusive" says the PO) that they felt like they had to be shut down?

AnonyMouse · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 527

I also read this today at the Huffington post (regarding a new, ridiculous book "Liberal Facism" by some wingnut)...

springhill · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 177

i'm only in it for the parody, mouse.

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3060 Location: Chambersburg

I used to engage in dialogue in an attempt to change the other person's mind (I was much, much younger and far more optimistic then.)

There was a tendency, on my part, to see people with opposing views, not as human beings, but as obstacles; something to barrel through or discount. Once I realized what I was doing I was both ashamed and amazed. I don't want to be that person. I started to wonder if others do the same thing.

Now that I'm wiser and old and wrinkly I go out of my way to engage so that I may try to understand why my 'opponents' feel and think the way they do. Is it background? Environment? Sources (media, buddies, coworkers?) Or when they were growing up did a family member or friend have an experience that has forever colored their judgment?

I suppose what I now try to do is see others as people and not stereotypes of what I think "the other side" is made of.

I also feel like, the better you can explain your views the better you understand them. Not to mention the fact that, if the other person's argument is stronger and more intelligent, maybe it's time for me to rethink my position. Afterall, the most important thing is for me to be right! Wink

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springhill · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 177

redhead · Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 17

Chel, perhaps what you've gained in maturity is respect for the thoughts and beliefs of others and an open mind. Rare but noble traits. Even if you don't agree, at least be open to the thoughts of others.

.45chel · Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 3060 Location: Chambersburg

redhead,
You have humbled me. ---But I also believe you think far too highly of me.

I would hope the trait is not as rare as it seems.
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springhill · Joined: 09 Dec 2007 Posts: 177

OK lets go from disagreeable discussion to mutual admiration.
That's the ticket.