Maybe some of us women feel that way because they've been hit on by so many jerks that it's probably hard to tell just how sincere a guy really is about what and how they say it.
JMO I don't want to get accused of having a diploma in this subject.
A Republican and a Democrat were walking down the street when they came to a homeless person. The Republican gave the homeless person his business card and told him to come to his business for a job. He then took twenty dollars out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person.
The Democrat was very impressed, and when they came to another homeless person, he decided to help. He walked over to the homeless person and gave him directions to the welfare office. He then reached into the Republican's pocket and gave the homeless person fifty dollars.
My only reason for bringing this thread back up and making the comments I did within this thread was because of what's been taking place lately.
If someone can take the time to be rude and cruel to someone why can't they use that exact same energy in being civil.
I'll bet if the very same people who hide behind their computers to purposely stir up all this controversy had to face the people in person which they're attacking they'd probably get knocked on their butts cause people wouldn't put with that kind of crap.
Another thing that I can't seem to understand is why when someone who posts a thread to stir up trouble and they've been found to be trouble makers do people keep responding to those kinds of threads? Why do people let themselves be baited into thoses kinds of threads in the first place?
quote/Really people, how hard is it to respect someone for how they are or belive? Not very hard I would thing, why dont we just begin to share a little more love, and be better to one another... it really isn't that hard to be nice.. let's help make CS a place for all to truly feel welcome
Come on people.. I know we can all do it.. some of us have been here for a long time, and we are like family.. let's welcome the new ones in with us..quote?
After seeing what's been occuring in acouple threads the last couple days and this morning between NEW & OLD members I think this thread needed to be brought back up again.
I've only been here alittle over 3 months and have wittenessed some pretty unkind conversations taking place between members on here and have come to realize why some people have chosen to leave this site.
Do we derive in so much pleasure out of hurting and putting down others just because we can or is it because it's part of following the others who do it? Or could it me because we're not happy in our own lives that we have to make everyone elses life miserable too?
Weren't we all new to this site ourselves at one time?
I was taught from a small to Always treat people the very same way I hope they'd treat me in return.
There are generalizations for each; some are more accurate than others.
Republicans are considered on the "right" end of the political spectrum while Democrats are on the "left." The far right generally is pro-religion, anti-bureacracy, pro-military, pro-business and pro-personal responsibility.
To the far left of the spectrum are the extreme liberals, or the most extreme democrats. Everyone pays taxes to equalize society. Government should solve all problems and government should be counted on by people who can't take care of themselves. Republicans might see this is bordering on communism.
Republicans, are usually considered conservative (fiscally as well as socially), maybe a litte pious, pro-business and against the bureacracy often associated with big government. They see big government as wasteful and an obstacle to getting things done. Their approach is very Darwinistic in that the strong shall survive, cream rises to the top, etc. And the weak become Democrats so that they can get handouts from the government. Work hard, obey God and life will be good. In theory, this is a neat way to look at things and in an ideal world, this would be great, but it has a number of flaws.
Democrats are considered more liberal. They are usually more educated and open-minded. . . maybe a little more realistic; maybe a little more cynical, depending on how you look at it. Democrats often come from in or around an urban area and have more exposure to the realities of a life for those with diverse backgrounds. Thus the likelihood of social liberalism among democrats.
Republicans expect people to take advantage of the fact that we are in a free society and, as such, they should take advantage of this opportunity to make wise, responsible decisions for themselves, which should ultimately trickle down and result in a better society.
Democrats are smart enough to know that most people don't always make the best decisions for themselves (or society) so their position is that there needs to be more regulation, thus a more structured government. This is kind of along the lines of Hillary Clinton's famous statement that "it takes a village to raise a child." The village, many would say, is the government.
Republicans will say that Democrats want to increase taxes (and the size of government) in order to pay for wasteful social programs. Republicans would rather funnel the money to churches and charities so that the government can be left to do what it does best. Let the churches and charities take care of their communities. Let the government take care of law enforcement, defense, etc.
Democrats will say that Republicans don't care for anyone but themselves (who are often in the higher echelons in terms of income) and that Republicans should share more of their wealth with society.
But there is a ton of hypocrisy and an incredible amount of contradiction in both parties. Both parties are right. And both parties are wrong.
People are going to support the political parties that are known to best serve their own, individual needs.
Low income urban minorities are more likely to support a Democratic agenda because it's in their best interest.
Middle and upper class rural citizens (whites and minorities alike, in many cases) are more likely to gun for Republicans because their agenda is friendlier to these types of citizens.
When voting, your best bet is to vote based on the individual candidate as opposed to the party with whom she or he associates.
And it's your responsibility as a citizen to educate yourself so that you can make informed decisions.
Sorry for your loss. I lost my husband to lung cancer and know all to well of what you speak of having someone there to talk to, just being there for one another and enjoying one anothers company.
Being loving and sharing love keeps love alive. Being loving and sharing love means:
When each person learns to take responsibility for their own feelings rather than making the other person responsible for their feelings of worth, lovability, security, happiness, joy or pain. When each person has their own and their partner’s highest good at heart. when we both support our own and our partner’s joy and well being. Both of us are considerate of the other person without giving ourselves up. When each person chooses to be honest and authentic about how we feel and what we want and don’t want. That we are each willing to speak our truth without blame or judgment. That each person stays open to learning about our own and our partner’s wants, needs, and fears, especially in conflict. I think what keeps love alive is each person’s willingness to do whatever inner work is necessary to keep the heart open to loving and learning. Controlling behavior is motivated by fear – of loss of self and loss of other, of engulfment and rejection, of smothering and abandonment.
When each person is willing to do the inner work necessary to heal these fears, they are able to keep their hearts open more and more of the time. Love flows freely when hearts are open to loving and learning.
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Thank you for posting this and how true this is.To all the Wonderful men on this site you're ALL very much appreciated.