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In reply to the discussion: I was a jerk today. [View all]Warpy
(111,598 posts)21. Aw, no harm no foul
The Republican asshole should have kept his trap shut if he wanted civility. You taught him an important lesson today.
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I know that guy. He can be found lurking in the produce section at the Woodman's, leering ...
Scuba
Aug 2012
#10
We are about the same age. Did someone really flip you off because of your bumper sticker?
former-republican
Aug 2012
#20
I understand your feelings and support you, but not your action. You can do better.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#34
OP is not a jerk, but the response makes him look like one. It's understandable but unhelpful.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#36
+1. Make them spell their shit out and they get poo on their faces trying to. nt.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#31
Yeah, "you taught him an important lesson today": the other side can be assholes too.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#29
He got it back & the sum is less than zero. Shouting profanity is a symptom, not a solution.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#74
You can get beyond that kind of reaction. It didn't help you much now or in the long run.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#24
"Learn a little about zen and meditation to get beyond the dualities of the world?"
Chorophyll
Aug 2012
#60
I'm not sure that a "Senior Consultant in Health Promotion at Stanford University"
Chorophyll
Aug 2012
#73
Of course. But it is based on scientific studies. He and I are not saying ...
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#76
I think eventually there's going to be a mass revolt against republicans in this
RKP5637
Aug 2012
#38
Give em' a lil bit of this, next time someone says something in a parkinglot
Heather MC
Aug 2012
#78
You should have said that you know of people who hunted squirrel to eat during the Depression
LaydeeBug
Aug 2012
#32
I have a short temper with republican assholes. I would have done the same. Frankly, sometimes
RKP5637
Aug 2012
#35
out of all the good responses, so far, yours is by far the best, and most effective.
Gabi Hayes
Aug 2012
#42
"Oh, I understand what you are saying, and I can't imagine what dog tasted like...
nenagh
Aug 2012
#47
It's a Sunday. A day of rest. Our brains shouldn't have to work so hard.
SleeplessinSoCal
Aug 2012
#50
Oh, He was being a jerk first. I usually settle for "oh, bite me" when I want something simple
progressivebydesign
Aug 2012
#51
No, they expect and want it back, because that validates it in the first place.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#70
+1. However, in the OP's defense, it is often very hard to think of these lines on the spot. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#68
No, he won't think twice next time. He's more likely to mouth off to provoke such reactions. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2012
#66
The PROPER response would be to say you are going in to buy charcoal for a dog bbq.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2012
#62
We are already at war here in Wisconsin, your response (particularly in Menomonee Falls)
bobthedrummer
Aug 2012
#79
I don't buy it, for starters; but for seconders, this guy was "in his 60s"?
apocalypsehow
Aug 2012
#91
No you are not an idiot! These people can get the best of you anytime. Plan for next time.
Maraya1969
Aug 2012
#92
I like your response. No way will I offer an excuse for dog eating, no one is going to be swayed
Raine
Aug 2012
#98
I went around with the "Somewhere In Texas, A Village Is Missing It's Idiot" bumper
brewens
Aug 2012
#101