Apathy

XXplorher

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I would like to take this moment to recognize the innocence tragically removed from countless children and the lives of 2 victims, by a senseless act of misled vindication.

My 'backyard' just got barbequed by some brain rot 15 yr old kid, who thought he could get a little respect, or show daddy he was tough after all... by haphazardly gunning down his fellow classmates.

Were you the bully in high school? Take a moment to forgive those of lesser apparent skills, and lend someone a hand instead.

Do YOU have children? When's the last time you had a genuine discussion with them about where they're going; how they like it so far; what it is that interests them that you could encourage; or the simple fact you're just glad they're alive and you've been honored so highly as to give birth to them; that you love them irrevocably. Unconditionally.
And prove it.

Are you the brunt of jokes? Pissed; jaded; bitter and volatile? Entering dementia? Want to rage against the machine? Many of us have been there. The difference is: When you act in selfish chaotic revelry - you ARE the machine. You're everything that's wrong with it. And you lose.
Don't stoop down to the level of your anger at betrayal. Rise above it. There are plenty of coffins ready for you - step out of it. That's called 'value'. Become 'value'. There's no respect in being a fucking bozo like Homer the Rifleman. I spit on him in disgust. Get a grip.

Don't fit into any of the above generalizations? Then do me a favor, take a moment to think about what you CAN do to erase some negativity from the world. How you may be able to offer the world a little grace.. in some small way, if only for today. It's no longer a time of 'blame'. DO!

Cuz something needs to be done, lest another cowardly Lion thinks it's a swell idea to pull out a revolver and waste some more lives that never lived. I can't think of anything more disturbing than what seems to be taking place in our schools on a yearly basis now. Complete apathy. Nothing is more disturbing.
And the responsibility DOES lie with YOU. And all of us. Take some, eh.


Nurture.
 
As much as it pains me to say, maybe we should make every high school freshman read As A Man Thinketh by Herman Hesse. It's rather symplistic, but it does hammer the point of personal accountability home. You are the captain of your own ship, the maker of your own destiny and responsible for your own failings.
 
Cheri said:
As much as it pains me to say, maybe we should make every high school freshman read As A Man Thinketh by Herman Hesse. It's rather symplistic, but it does hammer the point of personal accountability home. You are the captain of your own ship, the maker of your own destiny and responsible for your own failings.

I can't help but remember the famous story about a ship they thought was unsinkable, and the tragic loss of lives that ensued ...
I do get your meaning Cheri, although the world is a cruel place, and so many continue to show little or no regard for others. To continue the metaphor, and to conflate your post with XXplorher's, what about pirates? It just seems to me that we are beset by so many evils. I don't say this light-heartedly; in fact I have to confess that I always struggle to come to terms with and express my feelings about such matters as the one which prompted this thread.
 
Then do me a favor, take a moment to think about what you CAN do to erase some negativity from the world. How you may be able to offer the world a little grace

!!!??? Xxporher - are you feeling OK? You don't quite seem your normal self.
 
Flagg said:
Then do me a favor, take a moment to think about what you CAN do to erase some negativity from the world. How you may be able to offer the world a little grace

!!!??? Xxporher - are you feeling OK? You don't quite seem your normal self.

Yes, the thread title was 'Apathy', but I'm sorry if I came across as being apathetic; that wasn't my intention. I was just voicing my despair at the 'bigger picture'. I'm sure we all contribute in our own ways to enabling others and ourselves. I'm not saying 'let's give up', just emphasising how difficult it can be.
 
Huh? What sea of madness have I now stumbled upon? I'm a bit lost here.
 
Sorry Flagg, I spend way too long at Lit's Chat site and I often have problems readjusting my mind to the BB, where whatever is 'said' doesn't vanish after a few moments. I tend to randomly browse through threads and post in my own inimitable style. Sorry if this confuses you - but have you seen some of the others here? I get lost most of the time. Fortunately I can usually find my own way out ...
 
So you're not XXplorher then? Why were you answering on his behalf? My head hurts.
 
WHAT?

Flagg said:
So you're not XXplorher then? Why were you answering on his behalf? My head hurts.

No, of course I'm not.

Never knew I was. Excuse my ignorance if I seem to have overlooked some point of etiquette here. Or if I've just been dumb ...

Sorry about your head.
 
Here's why I'm confused:

1) XXplorher, renowned psycho and general bad news posts a thread calling out on people to be less negative and to distribute harmony blah blah.

2) I point out the irony of this and ask him if he is feeling OK

3) You (Ally C) quote my comment and proceed to respond as if it had been directed at you. You even seem to try to justify why the thread had been entitled 'Apathy" even though it apparently wasn't you that wrote it.

4) I get confused by this

5) Ambro gets confused by this

6) You get confused by us being confused about this

7) My head starts to hurt

8) You say you are sorry that my head hurts

9) I write this.

It really doesn't matter Ally, I was just a bit confused.
 
I think I'm slowly losing the will to live. You know when something is just so tedious but you can't let it go even in the face of embarrasment?
 
I can see clearly now ...

Flagg said:
Here's why I'm confused:

1) XXplorher, renowned psycho and general bad news posts a thread calling out on people to be less negative and to distribute harmony blah blah.

2) I point out the irony of this and ask him if he is feeling OK

3) You (Ally C) quote my comment and proceed to respond as if it had been directed at you. You even seem to try to justify why the thread had been entitled 'Apathy" even though it apparently wasn't you that wrote it.

4) I get confused by this

5) Ambro gets confused by this

6) You get confused by us being confused about this

7) My head starts to hurt

8) You say you are sorry that my head hurts

9) I write this.

It really doesn't matter Ally, I was just a bit confused.

It makes sense now (to me at least). Anyway, it was your initial post (which came after MY first post here) which is the root of the confusion. I just assumed that the itallicised portion was meant for me, and the rest (which was not in italics and typed separately) was for XXPlorher. I wasn't 'justifying' this thread's title either, just referring to it. As for the rest, I'm surprised you and Ambrosius got confused, but don't worry, it was getting to me too. We can all raise our voices next time and wear distinctive hats with our names on perhaps, just so we know who's who?
 
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