Folks - you have been reading the proposed script for a revival of the television classic "All In The Family," starring Archie Bunker vs. Mike & Gloria. I know, this is what ... 30 yrs. after the show ended, but sad to say the -isms still exist.
Racism, sexism, mysogynism, elitism .. still in existence, whether openly voiced or only implied. Using the "secret codes," sometime unconsciously because it has been so ingrained from the earliest years. And the logical rationale has been well honed to defend and/or deflect from one's stance.
All facets of the bully-ism discussed on another blog. Funny thing is both sides of the argument feel justified & superior for thinking they have made their point, for having stood up for their principles, for trying to bully their opponent into submission. So, who won this debate on points earned by making one's case based on solid facts, data, scientific findings? Is character assassination quantifiable?
Hitler wasn't taken by the Allied forces ... he committed suicide because of his deranged thinking. Those that cannot adapt & evolve perish, eventually self-destruct. Why give them the forum to attempt to make their case? Why get stuck in the muck with them? Pull out, move forward, make changes by being the example of change.
In the meantime, for those who make reasonable efforts to make no distinctions, or attempt to self-check when one become aware that they have ... "stand tall, know your name, go your own way."
Maw,
The only green I have, is that salad right next to my big steak. Went to Wilson's saturday night and had the blackened steak, I highly suggest it to anyone who goes out there.
Hum! Didnt know they serve blackened steak . May have been one of those that had been on the counter too long. UHG!
Thanks but no thanks, Me-Maw ! If you can remember that far back, I have already done my "Green Thing" when the site creator published horrifically doctored photos of me as a malnourished Nicole Richie, when it was alledged that "H", the site creator, may or may not have uncovered, possibly touched up photos and posted them showing me (theoretically) in an emaciated state holding hands with one Paris Hilton/ look alike. Whom I have never met,(Paris H or any look alikes) I might add.
Jeez! Trying to stay off of "H"s $#!* list can be difficult at times. :-)
Sorry Snake. I am having more and more "forgetful" spells since I crashed my Hoverround. I do remember how beautiful you were back then. Green is much more becoming to you than the jail house orange you bowl in.