[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Bucco

You need to read this forum more closely.

This is a series of judgements and negativity based on generational differences.

My problem, I suppose, is that this very thread by its existence is a reflection of that thought process.

People NEVER need to be branded by age, race, education, ethnic history or religion.

People are people...period. Are we different in many ways...yep and that is what makes this country so great and the world so exciting.

I find constantly harping on any of those differences to be sadly very telling.

A good honest person is a good honest person...no matter his/her race religion, age, etc. I find labeling in anyway to be treating others differently.

Anyone who posts or reads these threads is aware of the reality of the situation.

Well stated...and factual!

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Abby10

Glad you enjoyed that.

I stand by my post.

How does it feel going through life discombobulated?

NOTHING could be worse. [emoji41][emoji16]

Impersonation of Edith Bunker All in the Family - YouTube

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by Bucco

You need to read this forum more closely.

This is a series of judgements and negativity based on generational differences.

My problem, I suppose, is that this very thread by its existence is a reflection of that thought process.

People NEVER need to be branded by age, race, education, ethnic history or religion.

People are people...period. Are we different in many ways...yep and that is what makes this country so great and the world so exciting.

I find constantly harping on any of those differences to be sadly very telling.

A good honest person is a good honest person...no matter his/her race religion, age, etc. I find labeling in anyway to be treating others differently.

Anyone who posts or reads these threads is aware of the reality of the situation.

I don't know anyone like that personally, was my statement. I don't disagree that there may be some, but I tend to believe it is a very small number. To continue to harp on that small number creates an illusion that it is a bigger problem than it really is.

If you've ever made a point to work with a difficult person (call it "killing them with kindness" and not relenting) you will find that most people's issues are not what you thought they were. Once they are broken of their negativity, it is the most satisfying thing one can experience. I see a lot of sick people in my chosen career. Sick in many ways - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The most rewarding moments of my job have been working with people whom others have deemed too difficult to bother, and then watching these kinds of breakthroughs happen and being able to see the real person underneath shine through.

That's why I prefer not to generalize where people are concerned, be it generationally or in any other manner. By doing so, you will often miss a blessing. If you notice in my original post on here, I mentioned using generalizations regarding eras in which we were born, but then went on to speak about the uniqueness of individuals no matter the generation.

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by Abby10

I don't know anyone like that personally, was my statement. I don't disagree that there may be some, but I tend to believe it is a very small number. To continue to harp on that small number creates an illusion that it is a bigger problem than it really is.

If you've ever made a point to work with a difficult person (call it "killing them with kindness" and not relenting) you will find that most people's issues are not what you thought they were. Once they are broken of their negativity, it is the most satisfying thing one can experience. I see a lot of sick people in my chosen career. Sick in many ways - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The most rewarding moments of my job have been working with people whom others have deemed too difficult to bother, and then watching these kinds of breakthroughs happen and being able to see the real person underneath shine through.

That's why I prefer not to generalize where people are concerned, be it generationally or in any other manner. By doing so, you will often miss a blessing. If you notice in my original post on here, I mentioned using generalizations regarding eras in which we were born, but then went on to speak about the uniqueness of individuals no matter the generation.

Well said Edith

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Well said Edith

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Abby10

I'm glad I don't know these people of whom you speak. All my life, whether it be my family, work, neighborhoods I have lived in, etc, I have not known people who treat other people with such inferiority because of generational differences.

I'm lost in the repetitive negativity of your posts because I just can't relate.

Nor can I.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Abby10

I don't know anyone like that personally, was my statement. I don't disagree that there may be some, but I tend to believe it is a very small number. To continue to harp on that small number creates an illusion that it is a bigger problem than it really is.

If you've ever made a point to work with a difficult person (call it "killing them with kindness" and not relenting) you will find that most people's issues are not what you thought they were. Once they are broken of their negativity, it is the most satisfying thing one can experience. I see a lot of sick people in my chosen career. Sick in many ways - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. The most rewarding moments of my job have been working with people whom others have deemed too difficult to bother, and then watching these kinds of breakthroughs happen and being able to see the real person underneath shine through.

That's why I prefer not to generalize where people are concerned, be it generationally or in any other manner. By doing so, you will often miss a blessing. If you notice in my original post on here, I mentioned using generalizations regarding eras in which we were born, but then went on to speak about the uniqueness of individuals no matter the generation.

You must have a lot of patients.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by tomwed

You must have a lot of patients.

I see what you did there.



(I'm a sucker for clever puns)

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I also avoid a lot of rebuttals to the plethora of personal attacks from the 'bully clique,' but I will readily admit to not being perfect...and sometimes slip.


Like now.

I know what you mean. I keep telling myself this is futile and I am not going to do it anymore and then get sucked right back in.

[Allegiance]

Originally Posted by fw102807

I know what you mean. I keep telling myself this is futile and I am not going to do it anymore and then get sucked right back in.

Just when i thought i was out, they pull me back in - YouTube

Originally Posted by Allegiance

Just when i thought i was out, they pull me back in - YouTube

More like this

Resistance is Futile! - YouTube

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by fw102807

More like this

Resistance is Futile! - YouTube

nevermind

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

Actually, you DO know some...of whom I speak.



LOL


I get how some folks become discombobulated when simple facts are stated, that conflict with their emotional feelings...but that's the only way I know how to roll.


And if you really paid attention, you would see that I have a pretty good sense of humor...and am often self-deprecating.


I also avoid a lot of rebuttals to the plethora of personal attacks from the 'bully clique,' but I will readily admit to not being perfect...and sometimes slip.


Like now.

I hope you didn't dislocated your shoulder patting yourself on the back.

And in your signature you profess to stand up to bullies? That just cracks me up. I bet you're also in the habit of calling the kettle black..

Originally Posted by tomwed

Do you know what they say when you tell someone they are assumelated?

Something about ass u me

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Abby10

And ones that can cook......at least that's what I tell my son. However sometimes one generation doesn't think the other generation knows what they're talking about.

I can cook and my wife loves me for it..