People of VJ

[allynella 0]

Often we continue to suffer without making an effort to change; that is why we don't find lasting peace and contentment. If we would persevere we would certainly be able to conquer all difficulties. We must make the effort, that we may go from misery to happiness, from despondency to courage.

[ceriserose 1]

And this is why I like you.

[ILIKEALLCAPS 0]

the guy is standing up for his fiancee -- I find it admirable. Wouldn't you want your s/o to do the same. Even if you were wrong ?

And....what if that's exactly what happened? What if all of the responses to being painted with oh-so-broad a brush are members defending their s/o? Then who has the higher moral claim? The original defenders, or the guy defending his fiancee against the people defending their s/os? Should we now expect defenders of the defenders....when will it come to blows.....will it be on pay-per-view? If we're all ostensibly adults shouldn't we be able to post and deal with the consequences? If maybe we spark a shitstorm then we'll either learn from it or not. Eventually if we get burned enough we learn how to handle the fire.

Now, my take on this whole thing is as follows. On VJ we're kinda like a family (a huge family, and about as disfunctional as it gets, but a family nonetheless). If one member starts ranting and raving and throwing shite all over we may well have several reactions. Some may leave the room, some may throw shite back at them, some will take the opportunity to open a big ol' can of whupass on whoever they can find, some may just stand there and get covered in shite, others still would try to find out why the shite is being flung, and some might just be tired of the latest shite-flinging incident and smack the shite-flinger down. (And yes, some will be standing on the sidelines proudly defending the right to fling shite indiscriminately....I'm not trying to cover every possibility). What it boils down to is this: If you don't want to be treated like shite, don't fling any.

[ceriserose 1]

the guy is standing up for his fiancee -- I find it admirable. Wouldn't you want your s/o to do the same. Even if you were wrong ?

And....what if that's exactly what happened? What if all of the responses to being painted with oh-so-broad a brush are members defending their s/o? Then who has the higher moral claim? The original defenders, or the guy defending his fiancee against the people defending their s/os? Should we now expect defenders of the defenders....when will it come to blows.....will it be on pay-per-view? If we're all ostensibly adults shouldn't we be able to post and deal with the consequences? If maybe we spark a shitstorm then we'll either learn from it or not. Eventually if we get burned enough we learn how to handle the fire.

Now, my take on this whole thing is as follows. On VJ we're kinda like a family (a huge family, and about as disfunctional as it gets, but a family nonetheless). If one member starts ranting and raving and throwing shite all over we may well have several reactions. Some may leave the room, some may throw shite back at them, some will take the opportunity to open a big ol' can of whupass on whoever they can find, some may just stand there and get covered in shite, others still would try to find out why the shite is being flung, and some might just be tired of the latest shite-flinging incident and smack the shite-flinger down. (And yes, some will be standing on the sidelines proudly defending the right to fling shite indiscriminately....I'm not trying to cover every possibility). What it boils down to is this: If you don't want to be treated like shite, don't fling any.

*flings shite at you*

You rock my world honey.

[Veiled Princess 1]

If you don't want to be treated like shite, don't fling any.

*flings shite at you*

[Canuck Carrie 1]

*clicks out of thread since she doesn't have a clue about who this is about*

[gimygirl 0]

Now, my take on this whole thing is as follows. On VJ we're kinda like a family (a huge family, and about as disfunctional as it gets, but a family nonetheless). If one member starts ranting and raving and throwing shite all over we may well have several reactions. Some may leave the room, some may throw shite back at them, some will take the opportunity to open a big ol' can of whupass on whoever they can find, some may just stand there and get covered in shite, others still would try to find out why the shite is being flung, and some might just be tired of the latest shite-flinging incident and smack the shite-flinger down. (And yes, some will be standing on the sidelines proudly defending the right to fling shite indiscriminately....I'm not trying to cover every possibility). What it boils down to is this: If you don't want to be treated like shite, don't fling any.

[Sharon 1]

Hi girl! Just wanted to tell ya that we share the same wedding anniversary! I got married on August 8th, 2003. It wasn't my birthday tho but it was my best friends'. Happy Birthday to you!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Now, my take on this whole thing is as follows. On VJ we're kinda like a family (a huge family, and about as disfunctional as it gets, but a family nonetheless). If one member starts ranting and raving and throwing shite all over we may well have several reactions. Some may leave the room, some may throw shite back at them, some will take the opportunity to open a big ol' can of whupass on whoever they can find, some may just stand there and get covered in shite, others still would try to find out why the shite is being flung, and some might just be tired of the latest shite-flinging incident and smack the shite-flinger down. (And yes, some will be standing on the sidelines proudly defending the right to fling shite indiscriminately....I'm not trying to cover every possibility). What it boils down to is this: If you don't want to be treated like shite, don't fling any.

You forgot me. I like to get out the fan when shite starts to fly. There's nothing like shite hitting the fan.

[gimygirl 0]

[Artegal 1]

Damnit to hell I can not seem to see any of GimmyGirlies mini-powerpoint JPEGS!!! Just a blank space--or is she messing with me??

Edited September 3, 2006 by Artegal

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Damnit to hell I can not seem to see any of GimmyGirlies mini-powerpoint JPEGS!!! Just a blank space--or is she messing with me??

I can see them just fine. Check you parental control settings...

[Nagishkaw 510]

She says she had it deleted by Ewok.

As for that top portion of your quote VP, that wasn't my words.

And yes, the white man did take the land from the Cherokee. But that is history, and I'm certainly not holding any grudges, nor is it causing me to feel any racism or hatred.

Another episode of Days of our Visa Lives, brought to you by the USCIS.

Guess she never bothered to read about the ' trail of tears ' , eh KarenCee ??

[Carlawarla 1]

Frankly, I'd personally be a little put out if my SO came to my rescue? defend me? UGH I can take care of myself thank you, and anything I say I'm accountable for and take responsibility for. I appreciate support from my SO, even if he doesn't agree with my decision, but "fighting my battles", even with words would not be appreciated...just my opinion.

Carla

[JenT 0]

Frankly, I'd personally be a little put out if my SO came to my rescue? defend me? UGH I can take care of myself thank you, and anything I say I'm accountable for and take responsibility for. I appreciate support from my SO, even if he doesn't agree with my decision, but "fighting my battles", even with words would not be appreciated...just my opinion.

Carla

I know what you mean. I call David my 'Knight in Shining Armor' since his first rescue of me was from a table full of boring people on the first night we met. And he has rescued me from the existence that I was trying to pretend was a fulfilling life... it was full, but not always fulfilling. As far as fighting my battles for me though... I'm quite capable of doing so on my own, thank you very much.

Some women in some cultures (and I include the US culture here as well) are not as capable, however.