SkyDekker 1,141 #126 October 3, 2014 QuoteAdolescent minded individuals become emotionally upset when they cannot find agreement. Quote Somewhere between 30 and 50 YOA the light bulb begins to glow and we learn that we have made mistakes in our decisions QuoteThe exception are the liberals. priceless. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #127 October 3, 2014 QuoteI find it easy to determine one's maturational level by the anger expressed in their posts. Adolescent minded individuals become emotionally upset when they cannot find agreement. It is that rebellion that we all experience as we grow up. Somewhere between 30 and 50 YOA the light bulb begins to glow and we learn that we have made mistakes in our decisions. At that point most folks begin to establish a solid foundation on which to stand. The exception are the liberals. They seem to drift and change with the shifting sands being blown about by the ever changing winds of public opinion. And some people just never grow up. I'm not a liberal. The opinion I was expressing came straight from the Founding Fathers. If you've decided that they were too liberal for you, then you need to find another country, America isn't for you. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaDon 340 #128 October 3, 2014 DanGQuoteI find it easy to determine one's maturational level by the anger expressed in their posts. Adolescent minded individuals become emotionally upset when they cannot find agreement. It is that rebellion that we all experience as we grow up. Somewhere between 30 and 50 YOA the light bulb begins to glow and we learn that we have made mistakes in our decisions. At that point most folks begin to establish a solid foundation on which to stand. The exception are the liberals. They seem to drift and change with the shifting sands being blown about by the ever changing winds of public opinion. And some people just never grow up. I'm not a liberal. The opinion I was expressing came straight from the Founding Fathers. If you've decided that they were too liberal for you, then you need to find another country, America isn't for you.I strongly suspect if the founding fathers were alive today they would be considered far too liberal to be welcomed in either the Republican or the Tea Party. Don_____________________________________ Tolerance is the cost we must pay for our adventure in liberty. (Dworkin, 1996) “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” (Yeats) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #129 October 3, 2014 QuoteI strongly suspect if the founding fathers were alive today they would be considered far too liberal to be welcomed in either the Republican or the Tea Party. Hell, they'd probably be kicked out of the country. They were all British nationals, after all. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaDon 340 #130 October 3, 2014 DanGQuoteI strongly suspect if the founding fathers were alive today they would be considered far too liberal to be welcomed in either the Republican or the Tea Party. Hell, they'd probably be kicked out of the country. They were all British nationals, after all.Well, I'm sure they all had their H1B or J visa paperwork in perfect order. And it goes without saying they had their passport and all paperwork to prove legal status on their person at all times. I just hope they never tried to vote. Or purchase a firearm. Damned foreigners. Don_____________________________________ Tolerance is the cost we must pay for our adventure in liberty. (Dworkin, 1996) “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” (Yeats) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,351 #131 October 3, 2014 DanGQuoteI find it easy to determine one's maturational level by the anger expressed in their posts. Adolescent minded individuals become emotionally upset when they cannot find agreement. It is that rebellion that we all experience as we grow up. Somewhere between 30 and 50 YOA the light bulb begins to glow and we learn that we have made mistakes in our decisions. At that point most folks begin to establish a solid foundation on which to stand. The exception are the liberals. They seem to drift and change with the shifting sands being blown about by the ever changing winds of public opinion. And some people just never grow up. I'm not a liberal. The opinion I was expressing came straight from the Founding Fathers. If you've decided that they were too liberal for you, then you need to find another country, America isn't for you. Well, one thing the so-called "Patriots" tend to focus on is the "Pledge of Allegiance." You know, the little mantra that ends with "Liberty and Justice for all" (emphasis mine). Except it's pretty clear that some of them only want "liberty and justice for those who look like me, think like me, and believe in the same God as I do." Everyone else is the "enemy" and doesn't deserve and liberty or justice."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #132 October 3, 2014 QuoteWell, one thing the so-called "Patriots" tend to focus on is the "Pledge of Allegiance." You know, the little mantra that ends with "Liberty and Justice for all" (emphasis mine). And, how shocked they all would be to learn that it is actually a socialist pledge written by Francis Bellamy and that the god reference was added in 1954."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #133 October 3, 2014 Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #134 October 3, 2014 SkyDekker***I have learned that I can garner a larger audience expressing care and concern for emotional issues than attempting to persuade with facts. Bear in mind , no one cares how much you know until they know how much you care. This is a nice summation of organized religion. Sorry dude It is a managment fact taught in companies all over the world. Companies who's front line managers have this type of relationship with thier direct reports often have the best performing units"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #135 October 3, 2014 RonD1120 the same reaction I had"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,141 #136 October 3, 2014 QuoteSorry dude It is a managment fact taught in companies all over the world. Yes and organized religion is very good at managing their subjects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #137 October 3, 2014 SkyDekker Quote Sorry dude It is a managment fact taught in companies all over the world. Yes and organized religion is very good at managing their subjects. Fortunatley for those who work where I do, people with attitudes like yours dont last too long. and this has absolutly NOTHING to do with religion "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,141 #138 October 3, 2014 rushmc *** Quote Sorry dude It is a managment fact taught in companies all over the world. Yes and organized religion is very good at managing their subjects. Fortunatley for those who work where I do, people with attitudes like yours dont last too long. and this has absolutly NOTHING to do with religion Meh, the staff reporting to me or my direct reports consistently have the highest employee engagement scores within our company of 1,500. Wouldn't surprise me that success like that wouldn't be appreciated in a company you work for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #139 October 3, 2014 SkyDekker ****** Quote Sorry dude It is a managment fact taught in companies all over the world. Yes and organized religion is very good at managing their subjects. Fortunatley for those who work where I do, people with attitudes like yours dont last too long. and this has absolutly NOTHING to do with religion Meh, the staff reporting to me or my direct reports consistently have the highest employee engagement scores within our company of 1,500. Wouldn't surprise me that success like that wouldn't be appreciated in a company you work for I am not sure what you mean by engaement scores but.. Ok then I bet you have converstation with your direct reports that show them you care about their work and their lives"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #140 October 4, 2014 Or a political movement or community organization, that is how BHO got in office. That is how we can get his kind out.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #141 October 5, 2014 Quotehis kind Elaborate? CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #142 October 5, 2014 CornishChrisQuotehis kind Elaborate? I'm pretty sure he did that on purpose.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMK 3 #143 October 5, 2014 This thread is so far off topic that I backed out of it (on my iPhone) and then clicked on the same topic again - not realising it was the one I was just reading. I agree re the above. Skydekker, I applaud your patience in trying to interject reason & and intelligence into this "children's table" of sociopolitical discussion. When we see certain avatars on SC, we have a look to see what "dumb shit" they're saying today - entertaining."Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to attend his classes" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #144 October 5, 2014 RMKWhen we see certain avatars on SC, we have a look to see what "dumb shit" they're saying today - entertaining. Note to self: Change avatar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #145 October 5, 2014 Bolas ***When we see certain avatars on SC, we have a look to see what "dumb shit" they're saying today - entertaining. Note to self: Change avatar. I have a few suggestions.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick 67 #146 October 6, 2014 Bolas ***When we see certain avatars on SC, we have a look to see what "dumb shit" they're saying today - entertaining. Note to self: Change avatar. I think you just scared a few people You can't be drunk all day if you don't start early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites