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08/19/2005 01:11:42 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by aronya1:
Case in point: My mother recently volunteered the information that she has been rear-ended in her car 6 times in her life. Either she's making it up (not impossible), or her driving technique needs an overhaul. |
In rear-end collosions, fault is almost always attributable to the following driver. I don't know any way your mom can change her technique to avoid driving in front of idiots. |
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08/19/2005 01:12:05 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by vtruan:
Elli & Kevin, calm down. I could careless if ya walk down Broadway, NTC naked, that's your priority. The truth, which may be beyond P.C., is that there are thousands of purverts in this world. Why did the police ask the same question? Purverts/rapists will attack and it you dress like a hooker, you may be treated like one. Just my opinion. I'm not the feeler type, so sorry your feeling are so hurt, but the truth is we need to get these jurks of the streets. So, go after the attackers and cut their nuts off. |
First I want to start off by requesting that you NEVER use my first name or in this case the one attached to this account (I don't expect or need an appology so don't). As for "perverts/rapists" they are 2 different things. Rapists by nature stalk their victims and gives the rapist an advantage over he victim. Very rarely do they attack a hooker. A serial rapist might but very unlikely. Perverts also know their victim but are usually associated with the victim in some way, shape or form. Ie. neighbour etc. and have usually gotten closer to the victim over time. Ie. watching in that persons window, THEN becoming a stalker THEN becoming a rapist. Its a progressive thing and I hpoe you understand the difference. Regardless this person had NO reason to put their hands on her OR her friend. It is NOT tollerated in ANY community or society and should be frown upon regardless of the first or seventh time. It is NOT right by any means and should be dealt with accordingly.
Message edited by author 2005-08-19 13:14:11.
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08/19/2005 01:13:51 PM · #28 |
How do you know he was trying to kiss your eye? Maybe he just wanted to give you a cow lick.
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08/19/2005 01:17:05 PM · #29 |
| No one ever wanted to kiss my eyes..maybe it's a great compliment in that part of town. |
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08/19/2005 01:17:34 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by thatcloudthere:
Why are you asking us to validate your feelings of anger towards your husband? I don't get it...talk to him if you're angry.
Does it make any difference if we say
a) he's a dick
b) he's a dick
c) he's a dick
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I agree on this one... it's unfair to come to a forum and ask a bunch of strangers to take sides. I don't have a problem if anyone comes to the forum needing some reassurance or a virtual hug though. |
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08/19/2005 01:18:02 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by aronya1:
Case in point: My mother recently volunteered the information that she has been rear-ended in her car 6 times in her life. Either she's making it up (not impossible), or her driving technique needs an overhaul. |
In rear-end collosions, fault is almost always attributable to the following driver. I don't know any way your mom can change her technique to avoid driving in front of idiots. |
Er... not using turn signals, slamming on brakes in front of tailgaters, slaming on brakes as someone tries to pass...
By law it is the person in the rear who is liable, but that doesn't mean that the person in the front did not in some way contribute to the accident.
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08/19/2005 01:18:20 PM · #32 |
| this is not a chat room, she needs a chat room |
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08/19/2005 01:19:05 PM · #33 |
Originally posted by Cutter:
Criminal actions are just that, criminal. I am not going to jump into the discussion wholeheartedly, but I want to make a suggestion to those who are. Some posted quarrels over differing opinions are operating on two different levels: theoretical and applicable. Now, while hopefully these two interact on a consistent basis, the fact remains that they sometimes do not.
Example: Humanity wants justice (theoretical). Justice does not always occur (applicable).
Example: Criminality should not be justified (t). Reasons behind actions are complex (a).
Example: Loved ones should support loved ones (t). Relationships are complex (a). Misunderstandings occur because we are human (t and a).
Do you see how my "theory" "applies" to this matter? |
I understand what your saying and agree to some extent. I am backing out of this conversation cuz if it happened in my neighbourhood it would be a totally different storey. I also think without editing my comments that if I continue this thread that it may be moved to the rant forum due to my personal feelings. Hope I have helped in some way, shape or form.
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08/19/2005 01:19:17 PM · #34 |
This is not the appropriate place for that type of problem to be addressed..Now where is my "Kiss my eyes" t-shirt?
Message edited by author 2005-08-19 13:20:15. |
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08/19/2005 01:23:08 PM · #35 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by aronya1:
Case in point: My mother recently volunteered the information that she has been rear-ended in her car 6 times in her life. Either she's making it up (not impossible), or her driving technique needs an overhaul. |
In rear-end collosions, fault is almost always attributable to the following driver. I don't know any way your mom can change her technique to avoid driving in front of idiots. |
If you have a tendency to slam on your brakes at 40 mph you may be driving into accidents. Yes, the person behind is at fault because we're all supposed to follow a safe distance behind. Have you ever put 100 feet between yourself and the car in front of you doing 40 mph? Chances are it's more like 8 to 20 feet. If they SLAM their brakes, you will hit them, end of story. Legally it's the person in back's fault. Who's fault is that really?
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08/19/2005 01:27:38 PM · #36 |
Yeah, the lack of blinking will definitely cause a lot of rear-end collisions...a pet-peeve of mine. Not having your lights on in the fog, sudden braking, not using four-ways when pulled over, rubbernecking at accident scenes on the highway, etc.
As for the situation in this thread, it could be attributed to a "kiss my eyes" t-shirt or a possible career in dentistry. |
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08/19/2005 01:27:41 PM · #37 |
I'll have to disagree in some point here!
Even in nature, the most colorfull animals are always a "better target".
Some of them are like that cz they are poisonous and stuff.
But you have to agree, why do some animals have some sort of "camouflage"? To blend in to the environment, and go by without been recognized, or even seen! Colorfull ones, or "different" just "SCREAM" amongst the other.
I'm sorry but the human instincts work the same way!
Clothing, sex appeal and all of the "stuff" brings up a lot more attention! No matter if're u're flerting with some1, or looking forward for some bad attitude!
I know that this is no excuse, but deal with it! The world is a piece of shit, and not even on our own houses we're safe. |
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08/19/2005 01:29:44 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
In rear-end collosions, fault is almost always attributable to the following driver. I don't know any way your mom can change her technique to avoid driving in front of idiots. |
Agreed. But knowing (assuming) that the guy behind you is an idiot, should make you slow down a little earlier before your turn, or signal sooner (or maybe just signal in the first place). A couple of examples of how her technique could be modified.
In the real world, we all have to make adjustments to how we act in order to avoid conflict, whether we are in the right or not. On the road, we slow down at intersections & look to the left and right, even though we have the green light, because those idiots are out there and we'd rather not have a conflict with them as they run a red light. In the office, we put up with idiots who have authority, because we don't want to deal with the conflict associated with standing up for what's "right." Sometimes it's not worth the grief & frustration to fight some issues. It's about choosing what hill you want to die on, I guess.
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I'm at work & keep getting interrupted as I type this, so some of my thunder was stolen, but I'm going to post anyway. After all, I put in all this work to write it out... |
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08/19/2005 01:31:28 PM · #39 |
The best assumption to make when driving is that everyone else is an idiot. It's called 'defensive driving'. That doesn't mean we can't be the idiot sometimes but does lessen the chance.
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08/19/2005 01:33:19 PM · #40 |
| Sorry, I didn't mean to set up a detour in this thread. Let's get back to talking about getting men to quit attacking women ... |
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08/19/2005 01:33:25 PM · #41 |
Amber, I think above all the talk here and how you were dressed or acted you really need to talk to your husband about the situation and maybe even apologize for taking your anger out on him when he didn't understand how serious the situation was..."I said maybe". He very easily may have misunderstood your tone and did not sense the urgency or fear in your voice.
And if I may submit a quote: "...you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat her with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. If you don't treat her as you should, your prayers will not be heard. 1 Peter 3:7"
He needs to understand that you need him to be your "knight in shining armor" and take control of the situation and respect your fear and feelings. He may think he is doing this for you but you may have to show where it may not be to the extent you require.
Good luck.
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08/19/2005 01:34:09 PM · #42 |
| I've lost track - was amber in a car accident? |
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08/19/2005 01:37:01 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by kpriest:
I've lost track - was amber in a car accident? |
No, the traffic discussion is all a diversion from the real topic.
Message edited by author 2005-08-19 13:37:10. |
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08/19/2005 01:37:47 PM · #44 |
Wow. Three hypothetical questions, which lead several folks into hating other folks. Unbelievable, how fast emotions can ruin a day for some folks. All I was doing was just giving three hypothetical answers, and I'm hated like I did the crime. My my, I hope your weekend gets better :)
Amber, sorry if this isn't what you wanted in your question. I'm out of this one. See ya Kvn
Message edited by author 2005-08-19 13:38:54. |
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08/19/2005 01:39:58 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by sabphoto:
And if I may submit a quote: "...you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat her with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. If you don't treat her as you should, your prayers will not be heard. 1 Peter 3:7" |
lol I hate religion. Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name as the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon thee." Pulp Fiction.
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08/19/2005 01:45:09 PM · #46 |
Serious question - was the junk shop in a DRA? Do you know where all of them are? There are sleezy neighborhoods in Singapore no matter how safe it is. I spent a year abroad in Korea and the worst part is feeling like you are alone and powerless.
It's sad that your husband didn't understand you more, but if you 'sounded calm' then you need to sound uncalm. He shouldn't be surprised that it freaked you out.
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08/19/2005 01:45:58 PM · #47 |
lol this thread has all the ingredients now for the ultimate form explosion... just need the igniter to come along and get offended... I am grabbing popcorn and coke as we speak... we have a highly controversial topic, opposing opinions and a religion hater... I want the rights to the movie... bah I'm done... hitting play now... the pause is over :)
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08/19/2005 01:48:31 PM · #48 |
Originally posted by res0m50r:
lol this thread has all the ingredients now for the ultimate form explosion... just need the igniter to come along and get offended... I am grabbing popcorn and coke as we speak... we have a highly controversial topic, opposing opinions and a religion hater... I want the rights to the movie... bah I'm done... hitting play now... the pause is over :) |
its not controversial and just because I hate religion is not a topic for this thread. If you want start a RANT and I'd be more then happy to participate AND if your not gonna share your popcorn then get out.
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08/19/2005 01:49:25 PM · #49 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by kpriest:
I've lost track - was amber in a car accident? |
No, the traffic discussion is all a diversion from the real topic. |
No the traffic discussion was an anology: You have to look out for yourself.
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08/19/2005 01:53:47 PM · #50 |
Is it time for the flame-up alert?
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