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In reply to the discussion: The incivility is steadily increasing. I have noticed it in traffic, grocery shopping, etc. [View all]Iggo
(47,547 posts)47. I almost got in a fight on the bus yesterday...
...with a guy who wouldn't accept my apology for stepping on his foot.
Him: "Ouch!"
Me: "Oh god, I'm so sorry. My fault. Are you okay?"
Him: "Sorry? SORRY?"
Me: (Now with a measured, pissed off voice) "Yes. I messed up. I'm sorry. I've apologized. Twice now."
Him: "Yeah, whatever."
Me: "Fuck you then."
Before everyone jumps me, I realize I'm wrong twice in that story. (Three times, actually, including the original foot-stepping.)
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The incivility is steadily increasing. I have noticed it in traffic, grocery shopping, etc. [View all]
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
OP
Not incivility towards me, but Monday, 4/15/19, in checkout line at Lowes (deep SW VA)
dameatball
Apr 2019
#7
That's about when it did start. I agree. Delay ("the Hammer") and the whole cabal. Blood sport.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#40
Wow. I remember when Limbaugh was "new" (late 80's) and would invariably piss me off. I'm sorry for
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#39
I have not noticed that. I live in a rural area in the south. People are pretty nice to each other
Tipperary
Apr 2019
#11
One of my pet peeves is completely healthy people who park in handicapped slots because
Stonepounder
Apr 2019
#17
That just sucks. I can't imagine the level of a-holishness that would do that. "Entitled". Yeah.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#41
Is it just a veneer/ fascade? Cuz there's plenty of racism, etc. in the South.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#43
I totally relate. Started when Bolton/ Stone et al stopped the FL recount in 2000. Won't forget.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#42
I agree with all of your post. That's why tolerance is so important. And when I see so many people
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#44
I sincerely hope that is the case. I hear people listening to him on daily walks, in traffic, etc.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#57
I see stop signs as optional now. It's crazy in the Northeast and the Eastern US.
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2019
#56
Some empirical evidence. Last year in IL 5 cops hit by cars in traffic stops. So far this year? 16.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2019
#54