I almost, well maybe not almost, but a small percentage of a percentage almost feels sorry for these people.
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I am becoming a gadfly. I cannot socialize without discussing politics and then it wells up in me. I am making others uncomfortable. The evening is ruined because find myself speaking in very unflattering terms about a man that should have been prosecuted for war crimes he admitted to the millions of people while defaming good and honorable men and women who served our country instead of leading a major political party. I was fine until that someone just had to report for duty. Now all the hate and anger of the late 60’ and early 70’s is revisited. It is welling up in me again. Damn Kerry. I hate the man. I hate the left. I hate the hate America bunch. I hate the creeps that sold our generation down the creek.
Am I the only one that feels this way? Are there any others that act as I do? Are there others that cannot seem to control their ire? Any suggestions as to how I can manage my anger?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1201485/postsAnd some responses
Is there anyone here who DOESN'T feel that way? Especially after Freeping until all hours?
Soften it with humor and subtlety. Don't be didactic, where it is inappropriate. Don't be a bore. Just my suggestions.
At social occasions do NOT discuss politics, unless you are sure that you are talking to people who feel as you do.
Tempting, as it is, stay away from it.
Ask people about their personal activities, what did they do last weekend, about their hobbies, children, parents, jobs, anything, but politics, and don't let anyone else start talking about politics either.
You are not alone. It's very difficult dealing with idiots.
Some people can't grasp the magnitude of sacrifice it took to make this country great. As long as they have their comfortable little world, fast food, and stupid tv shows, they won't change. Don't worry, you're better than they are.
BTW, I'm a single man, 32, student who works weekends. Do any other men find it difficult to meet women?? Single women?? I'm a decent looking guy, honest, and like to joke around. I get the feeling that most women are stuck up and angry! Am I wrong? I try to be jovial and nice and right away i'm the "enemy" cause I try talking to them. Or they're dykes. Also, how come almost every girl I see, driving or walking is on a cell phone. GOD THAT PISSES ME OFF!!!!! I'm getting ready to buy a isolated cabing a become a philosopher. Another thing, I have two brothers who are married, both are 50/50 on being happy with it,( they love their kids, but would rather not be tied down), to all you married dudes out there, is it worth it??? Or should I just give up now?
I don't think you are alone. I heard callers with similar feelings on two radio talk shows today. Their voices wavered with tempered rage at Kerry over his post-war treason. I feel that people are just now understanding what Kerry did after the war and realizing he is a Fonda. The anger is rising.
You're not alone as far as I'm concerned. The people that look at us like we're crackpots are paying very little attention to what's going on. They're the same brainsick bastards that are keeping Kerry afloat.
Oh THANK you.. my husband is afraid to take me anywhere these days and when people come over or we go to dinner he asks me not to bring up politics -- even though all our friends are Republicans, they aren't INFORMED Republicans!
I think everybody here can relate. I know I certainly can!
Now I know that not everyone can do this in the back yard, but what I've found that really helps is to put some 8.5"x11" sheets of paper on the backstop 225 yards downrange, and then poke holes in them with a 1000 yd light class gun I've got.
You have to concentrate pretty hard to keep groups at .30" or so...and it really takes your mind off of everything else long enough for you to recompose yourself. Not only that, but you can name the sheets of paper, and even draw faces on them. :-)
I agree whole heartedly with all you hate :) I have noticed the same thing happening to me also. I have to tell myself before I go out to not get involved with any political discussions. I find it harder and harder to refrain though when surrounded by liberals and being forced to endure what they talk about.