Comments on: A new game http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/ Kickin' ass on the lyin' side: A never-ending battle against stupid, ugly, deceitful and corrupt right-wing water carriers... Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:11:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Brad Eleven http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-23908 Brad Eleven Fri, 22 Dec 2006 18:28:39 +0000 http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-23908 Being offended is a function of one's own personality and state of mind. It's one thing to feel offended because you think you've heard as much as you can stand about problems you don't have, or can't relate to. It's quite another to personally experience racism and/or prejudice, on the receiving end. The one that you can't do anything about, because the people responsible have decided to hate you without having heard who you are, or what your point of view might be. For sure they're not going to stop just because you say, "Stop." If you prefer to live your life by taking offense--without considering what may follow--then go right ahead. But stop bitching about something that only exists inside of you, over which you have absolute control. Or don't. Keep bitching. Find others who are also offended, and start a cultural movement based on you, your own hurt feelings, and the resentments of any others that you can attract. In other words, extend your own childhood. Don't learn your culture's lessons about what a mature person does, and don't model these behaviors for others. Cause a ruckus. Rouse a rabble. Make a mess. Then live with the inevitable consequences: Hate and fear in the culture you've created. Suspicion and mistrust of all authority figures, and most of your peers. More police, more jails, more people telling you what to do, and what not to do. More of your money going to fund state-run organizations to maintain control. And to cause more offended feelings. Hey, maybe you'll eventually revolt and create a whole new society of hate and fear. Just don't bother inviting me. I'm not interested. Being offended is a function of one’s own personality and state of mind.

It’s one thing to feel offended because you think you’ve heard as much as you can stand about problems you don’t have, or can’t relate to.

It’s quite another to personally experience racism and/or prejudice, on the receiving end. The one that you can’t do anything about, because the people responsible have decided to hate you without having heard who you are, or what your point of view might be. For sure they’re not going to stop just because you say, “Stop.”

If you prefer to live your life by taking offense–without considering what may follow–then go right ahead. But stop bitching about something that only exists inside of you, over which you have absolute control.

Or don’t. Keep bitching. Find others who are also offended, and start a cultural movement based on you, your own hurt feelings, and the resentments of any others that you can attract. In other words, extend your own childhood. Don’t learn your culture’s lessons about what a mature person does, and don’t model these behaviors for others. Cause a ruckus. Rouse a rabble. Make a mess.

Then live with the inevitable consequences: Hate and fear in the culture you’ve created. Suspicion and mistrust of all authority figures, and most of your peers. More police, more jails, more people telling you what to do, and what not to do. More of your money going to fund state-run organizations to maintain control. And to cause more offended feelings. Hey, maybe you’ll eventually revolt and create a whole new society of hate and fear.

Just don’t bother inviting me. I’m not interested.

]]> By: Zeno http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-23624 Zeno Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:44:54 +0000 http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-23624 Hey, Cosmo: the next time you get the John Wayne thing, send it back with an added query: "Why? Would you rather press 2?" Hey, Cosmo: the next time you get the John Wayne thing, send it back with an added query:

“Why? Would you rather press 2?”

]]> By: cosmo http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-22954 cosmo Sat, 16 Dec 2006 21:19:10 +0000 http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-22954 The one that pisses me off is the photo of John Wayne, looking all, well, Joan Wayne-like, with the caption "You want me to press 1 for English?" It's so stupid and racist. Next time I get that one, I think I'll deliver a similar response to all the previous forwarding parties! The one that pisses me off is the photo of John Wayne, looking all, well, Joan Wayne-like, with the caption “You want me to press 1 for English?”

It’s so stupid and racist. Next time I get that one, I think I’ll deliver a similar response to all the previous forwarding parties!

]]> By: Tony Marques http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-22916 Tony Marques Sat, 16 Dec 2006 17:06:29 +0000 http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-22916 Hey facistusa, Its Marques NOT Marquez. I'm white not hispanic. I'm from Europe, to be precise (and no, not Spain). Oh no, I fell for your bait! I felt insulted because you assumed that I was hispanic; and because I corrected you, that makes me as big a racist as you, right? Damn, you're too smart for me!!! Hey facistusa,

Its Marques NOT Marquez. I’m white not hispanic. I’m from Europe, to be precise (and no, not Spain).

Oh no, I fell for your bait! I felt insulted because you assumed that I was hispanic; and because I corrected you, that makes me as big a racist as you, right?

Damn, you’re too smart for me!!!

]]> By: Jeff http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-22887 Jeff Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:08:52 +0000 http://www.callingallwingnuts.com/2006/12/07/a-new-game/#comment-22887 Fascist....not that there is anything that can be said that will ever change your closed mind, but whatever negative experience caused you to be so bitter, I suggeat you grow up and get over it. I have had MANY bosses of all races, and I have ALWAYS been successful because I adapt and I perform, and I enjoy the work I do. Good work ethic knows no race, and racism does not compensate for poor work habits. Quit blaming others for your failures. Accept some responsibility and change, or you will be a bitter loser for the rest of your miserable life. What an asshole. Fascist….not that there is anything that can be said that will ever change your closed mind, but whatever negative experience caused you to be so bitter, I suggeat you grow up and get over it. I have had MANY bosses of all races, and I have ALWAYS been successful because I adapt and I perform, and I enjoy the work I do. Good work ethic knows no race, and racism does not compensate for poor work habits. Quit blaming others for your failures. Accept some responsibility and change, or you will be a bitter loser for the rest of your miserable life.

What an asshole.

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