Tennessee williams Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I had some issues at work the other day and I'm trying to figure out a certain type of person. Why do some people plant themselves in your business? They also feel the need to police matters that have nothing to do with them? Some comparisons: *Someone doesn't like something I say(nothing hurtful or about a specific person) they go "tattle" and talk about how I shouldn't utilize my free speech. I on the other hand hear someone say something I don't like that isn't directed to me. I mind my own business. *Someone thinks people shouldn't wear black shoes. They publicly denounce black shoes and say everyone that wears black shoes is a (fill in the blank with whatever you like). If I think people should not wear black shoes. I think to myself, boy he shouldn't wear those goofy shoes(while keeping my mouth shut). *Someone thinks people are getting fat because of nanner splits. They try to convince everybody not to eat nanner splits. Maybe even outlaw nanner splits in the city limits. I see an overweight person eating a nanner split. I think, that's probably a bad choice but it's their choice. Then I get another nanner split for the road. Why the big difference in some people? Is it a purely political thing that makes people act the way their party is supposed to? Or is it a personality trait some people have that puts them in a certain political party to fit in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 FYI, I reported your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Sounds like they are too full of themselves and were never taught to mind their own business. When they stick their nose in your business, smack them on said nose with a newspaper, put them in their place and go on with your life. Either that or they hate you, are actively plotting against you (probably with Widder) and are doing it just to get on your nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I'm going out on a limb with this, but it sounds to me like these folks are unhappy with their own lives so they need to find something "wrong" with yours so they can feel better about themselves. I have a relative like that............... Good luck and enjoy another nanner split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 21 minutes ago, Smuteye John SASS#24774 said: Sounds like they are too full of themselves and were never taught to mind their own business. When they stick their nose in your business, smack them on said nose with a newspaper, put them in their place and go on with your life. Either that or they hate you, are actively plotting against you (probably with Widder) and are doing it just to get on your nerves. I think every bit of it is true! If it was 20 or 30 years ago we could get away with a good smack on the honker. Of course, back then we wouldn't have needed to do it. Coincidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 TN, sounds like your breakfast biscuit wasn't fully cooked this morning. You ask a good question. I just don't have a good answer. Some folks think they not only have the right to judge your freedom of speech, but also the right to hinder your rights by exercising theirs. Then ya got folks that will exercise their rights to ensure you maintain the right to exercise your rights without being overly judgmental or do anything to hinder your rights. Within this type of thinking, we all gotta remember that we don't have unlimited or unbridled rights to do harm to others. Yet, when and if I exercise my rights to hinder some of your rights, I need to realize that in a manner of speaking, I am doing you harm in restricting some of your rights. Hope that makes sense. If eating a bad, uncooked steak biscuit this morning has ruin your day, go have a Nanner Split on ole Widder...... and keep getting fat..... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Well said. Except nanner splits is fuel for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 46 minutes ago, Tennessee williams said: I think every bit of it is true! If it was 20 or 30 years ago we could get away with a good smack on the honker. Of course, back then we wouldn't have needed to do it. Coincidence? I've noticed the same thing. Guess it ain't just me that thinks that . Folks pull stunts like that because they know that there won't be consequences for it. My suggestion about the newspaper was metaphorical, by the way. Tearing them a new one verbally tends to work fine since they ain't used to facing opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Some people are just plain ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 The next time this person starts to criticize you, pull out your cellphone and start making a video of them. Don’t say a word, just keep the camera running until they are gone. Repeat whenever they approach you. I bet they quit pretty quick. You don’t have to make any comments about what you might do with the videos. Their imagination will take care of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 TN, I been pondering your thread and wanted to give you a good example that might help you understand your inquiry. Lets say that I tell you your clothes are getting a little tight, probably cause you are consuming too many Nanner Splits. This is o.k. BUT, if I were to say that you were becoming a fat, Nanner Split eating lazy slob, then this would not be good because the Nanner Split could probably sue me for Defamation of Character based on Association. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 2 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Some people are just plain ignorant. Yes they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Tennessee williams said: I think every bit of it is true! If it was 20 or 30 years ago we could get away with a good smack on the honker. Of course, back then we wouldn't have needed to do it. Coincidence? Robert A. Heinlein said "An armed society is a polite society." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patagonia Pete Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Free speech really doesn't float on private property (like a place of business). (And) Work isn't the best place to profess controversial views (unless you are a news editor and it is your job to provoke people). You see this all the time with entertainment/sports celebrities and you just have to wonder what they are thinking. No matter what the position … for some topics … probably about half of the other people in the world will not appreciate it. They will lose friends; fans; their job … etc … There will be issues … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Tennessee williams said: I had some issues at work the other day and I'm trying to figure out a certain type of person. Why do some people plant themselves in your business? They also feel the need to police matters that have nothing to do with them? Some comparisons: *Someone doesn't like something I say(nothing hurtful or about a specific person) they go "tattle" and talk about how I shouldn't utilize my free speech. I on the other hand hear someone say something I don't like that isn't directed to me. I mind my own business. *Someone thinks people shouldn't wear black shoes. They publicly denounce black shoes and say everyone that wears black shoes is a (fill in the blank with whatever you like). If I think people should not wear black shoes. I think to myself, boy he shouldn't wear those goofy shoes(while keeping my mouth shut). *Someone thinks people are getting fat because of nanner splits. They try to convince everybody not to eat nanner splits. Maybe even outlaw nanner splits in the city limits. I see an overweight person eating a nanner split. I think, that's probably a bad choice but it's their choice. Then I get another nanner split for the road. Why the big difference in some people? Is it a purely political thing that makes people act the way their party is supposed to? Or is it a personality trait some people have that puts them in a certain political party to fit in? Yes and yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: FYI, I reported your post. Well done! I reported yours. And can we go with pistachio ignorant? I am tired of the plain ignorants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, J. Mark Flint #31954 LIFE said: Well done! I reported yours. And can we go with pistachio ignorant? I am tired of the plain ignorants Well, since there are a lot of folks allergic to nuts... Yes, we'll go with Pistachio ignorant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Did someone say nanner split? What goes on between a man and his just desserts is nunyabizniss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Live above and beyond those that are stupid, angry, self-centered, wrong and/or crazy. Took me years to learn this, but it works. The Bible teaches of a relationship beyond the effects of others. Healthy relationships, especially close ones, are daily places to focus on. Those others can go pound sand while I enjoy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 WHY???? ....... because they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Tyrel Cody said: Well, since there are a lot of folks allergic to nuts... And some just ARE nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Small Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 10 hours ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Some people are just plain ignorant. Ignorance is bliss until you become aware of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 7 hours ago, Patagonia Pete said: Free speech really doesn't float on private property (like a place of business). Actually it floats pretty good where I work since it is up to the business/property owner to say who gets the "free speech". Quote (And) Work isn't the best place to profess controversial views (unless you are a news editor and it is your job to provoke people). You see this all the time with entertainment/sports celebrities and you just have to wonder what they are thinking. No matter what the position … for some topics … probably about half of the other people in the world will not appreciate it. They will lose friends; fans; their job … etc … There will be issues … The controversial views in question was what I was currently working on while restoring my car at break time in the lunch room to a fellow car guy. The point of and question of my post was to ask why some people feel it is their responsibility to insert themselves and try to dictate where and what someone talks about even when they have no clue as to what's going on. I don't know as far as losing friends, and fans, etc but my guess is, if I have that big of a difference in opinion on basic fundamental topics(if we are discussing controversial stuff) then chances are we wouldn't have been friends anyway. Don't get me wrong, I can be friendly with almost anybody. Being friends is a different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: WHY???? ....... because they can. Or because they have not done it to the right person yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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