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Deborski,

You want the world to be a nicer place but you write "The media FOCUSES on assholes like the teabaggers, whose commentary resembles that of a drunken tavern brawl." - how does that work?

Scott

Originally Posted by Lampada

• Deborski's writing:

"It is really long past time that we, as a society, STOP REWARDING ASSHOLES.

People who treat everyone like crap at work do NOT deserve the promotion. People who lie and cheat and steal and then brown-nose do NOT deserve to be rewarded while those who work five times as hard and do not try to curry a promotion remain unnoticed.

And I'm not just talking about work. Lately it seems that the loudest idiots with the most stupid opinions are getting all the attention, whereas the more polite, intelligent people are sidelined. The media FOCUSES on assholes like the teabaggers, whose commentary resembles that of a drunken tavern brawl.

What does this SAY about our society, people? Is this the image we want for ourselves?

STOP "liking" asshole posts on Facebook and Youtube, for starters. It's no wonder the trolls take over when so many people are rewarding them for the kinds of comments that would only sound good over a few too many beers at the local dive.

START standing up to bullies at school, in the workplace and wherever else you encounter them. People who play games, manipulate others, assassinate people's reputations with malicious gossip, who orchestrate and organize bullying campaigns - THESE are the people who need to be STOPPED dead in their tracks.

Try not to become as rude and nasty as they are, but make sure they understand that this kind of behavior is NOT acceptable. This goes especially for those of you who have been trusted with the responsibility of leadership in any capacity, whether you are a manager at Starbuck's, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, or a parent responsible for shaping your children's behavior.

There was a time when we valued traits like honesty, loyalty, hard work, dedication, talent and worth ethic. Love, kindness, respect and integrity are also the kinds of character traits which should be supported. KNOW the difference between the people who really exemplify these traits, versus PRETENDERS who are just playing a game and faking an image while they brown-nose and curry favor.

The world would be a much nicer place if we stopped glamorizing rude, self-serving, narcissistic assholes who would stomp over anyone to get what they want. And NO, I do not find "reality" shows about these kinds of human offal remotely interesting or "compelling." It's DISGUSTING. Let's see a show about REAL PEOPLE who are working their butts off every day trying to make the world a better place for a change!


/end rant "

Originally Posted by fortheether

Deborski,

You want the world to be a nicer place but you write "The media FOCUSES on assholes like the teabaggers, whose commentary resembles that of a drunken tavern brawl." - how does that work?

Scott

Scott, this was a rant which I posted on Facebook and Lampada posted here. I do not want to elaborate more on it nor do I feel like I should have to defend it for you, just because you decided to challenge it. You and I have already had a discussion about the media. You did not respond to anything I said, except to tell me that you saw no reason to continue discussing the subject because you are conservative and I'm liberal and thus "we do not see eye to eye." You were right. We do not see eye to eye and I am not going to go to the trouble of further discussing this Facebook rant which is already self-explanatory.

Instead, why don't you tell me how you plan to make the world a nicer place. By electing Sarah Palin? By abolishing the minimum wage? By denying health care to anyone but the very rich? How does that work?

I'm going to make the world a nicer place by not calling people who disagree with me names.

Scott

Originally Posted by Deborski

Scott, this was a rant which I posted on Facebook and Lampada posted here. I do not want to elaborate more on it nor do I feel like I should have to defend it for you, just because you decided to challenge it. You and I have already had a discussion about the media. You did not respond to anything I said, except to tell me that you saw no reason to continue discussing the subject because you are conservative and I'm liberal and thus "we do not see eye to eye." You were right. We do not see eye to eye and I am not going to go to the trouble of further discussing this Facebook rant which is already self-explanatory.

Instead, why don't you tell me how you plan to make the world a nicer place. By electing Sarah Palin? By abolishing the minimum wage? By denying health care to anyone but the very rich? How does that work?

Originally Posted by fortheether

I'm going to make the world a nicer place by not calling people who disagree with me names.

Scott

It appears that you take Deb's FB piece personally. It doesn't seem fair. I brought it here without her permission and I did'n think that it would have anything to do with you or anybody on this forum. I think you should be angry with me for that and I regret what happened.

Originally Posted by Lampada

It appears that you take Deb's FB piece personally. It doesn't seem fair. I brought it here without her permission and I did'n think that it would have anything to do with you or anybody on this forum. I think you should be angry with me for that and I regret what happened.

I felt like he took it personally too. But I do not blame you, Lampada! I don't think he should react to that anymore than any other thing you posted in this thread.

I didn't see any nasty comments from Lampada. Also please see my response to Lampada.

Scott

Originally Posted by Deborski

I felt like he took it personally too. But I do not blame you, Lampada! I don't think he should react to that anymore than any other thing you posted in this thread.

I'm not mad at all nor took it personally. I've seen other posts with nasty comments directed at conservatives on this site and have not responded. Should I not let them slide? I'm here to learn Russian.

Scott

Originally Posted by Lampada

It appears that you take Deb's FB piece personally. It doesn't seem fair. I brought it here without her permission and I did'n think that it would have anything to do with you or anybody on this forum. I think you should be angry with me for that and I regret what happened.

Originally Posted by fortheether

I'm not mad at all nor took it personally. I've seen other posts with nasty comments directed at conservatives on this site and have not responded. Should I not let them slide? I'm here to learn Russian.

Scott

I've seen nasty comments about liberals as well. I let a LOT of them slide, actually.

I questioned your post about Obamacare, but I do not recall saying anything "nasty" to you. I stated facts and answered your questions and you responded that you did not want to discuss it further which is fine by me. I am also here to continue learning Russian.

You've seen nasty comments about liberals from me?

Originally Posted by Deborski

I've seen nasty comments about liberals as well. I let a LOT of them slide, actually.

I questioned your post about Obamacare, but I do not recall saying anything "nasty" to you. I stated facts and answered your questions and you responded that you did not want to discuss it further which is fine by me. I am also here to continue learning Russian.