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Heather MC

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78. Give em' a lil bit of this, next time someone says something in a parkinglot

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Sun Aug 26, 2012, 11:10 PM

Aug 2012

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I was a jerk today. [View all] mysuzuki2 Aug 2012 OP

Under the circumstances your response was entirely appropriate. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #1

I don't think you're a jerk. Jack Sprat Aug 2012 #2

No, you're a total jerk. Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #3

Quite honestly, I feel your pain. Cleita Aug 2012 #4

I think you were entirely justified, my dear mysuzuki2! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2012 #5

Nothing wrong to standing up to the gop jerks. kimbutgar Aug 2012 #6

One thing you can count on at DU Shankapotomus Aug 2012 #7

Your reaction was appropriate in my opinion. Cali_Democrat Aug 2012 #8

my response brutus smith Aug 2012 #9

I know that guy. He can be found lurking in the produce section at the Woodman's, leering ... Scuba Aug 2012 #10

go easy handmade34 Aug 2012 #11

That doesn't make you a jerk. limpyhobbler Aug 2012 #12

I don't think you were a jerk. Brigid Aug 2012 #13

Thanks for the support! I feel better. mysuzuki2 Aug 2012 #14

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

I'm still trying to figure out why you are feeling ashamed former-republican Aug 2012 #15

You weren't a jerk. Terra Alta Aug 2012 #16

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

I would have made him explain what he meant. grasswire Aug 2012 #17

+1. Make them spell their shit out and they get poo on their faces trying to. nt. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #31

That's OK treestar Aug 2012 #18

i don't think you were wrong, the guy was being an asshole, you should have JI7 Aug 2012 #19

He doesn't have to point anything out . former-republican Aug 2012 #22

Aw, no harm no foul Warpy Aug 2012 #21

Yeah, "you taught him an important lesson today": the other side can be assholes too. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #29

No, that exercising your free speech to insult other people Warpy Aug 2012 #71

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

READ THIS AND REPEAT IT TO YOURSELF...THIS IS YOUR REPLY... Drew Richards Aug 2012 #23

Nope. That's just as bad and works just as not at all. nt. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #25

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

Christian forgiveness might be effective, but I don't recommend it. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #64

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 you gave the best response no matter what your mood. nt valerief Aug 2012 #26

You weren't being a jerk. nt msanthrope Aug 2012 #27

Your lucky he didn't stand his ground and shoot you. nt CK_John Aug 2012 #28

SAY IT, "I'M MAD AS HELL AND I'M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!" Heather MC Aug 2012 #30

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

Now that felt great!!! RKP5637 Aug 2012 #84

You should have said that you know of people who hunted squirrel to eat during the Depression LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #32

Yeah, you were a jerk. REP Aug 2012 #33

I have a short temper with republican assholes. I would have done the same. Frankly, sometimes RKP5637 Aug 2012 #35

Smirk, chortle and point to your crotch... panader0 Aug 2012 #37

and then tell 'em to "eat this" lunasun Aug 2012 #41

It's Very Simple chuckstevens Aug 2012 #39

out of all the good responses, so far, yours is by far the best, and most effective. Gabi Hayes Aug 2012 #42

And chuckstevens in for the win! Brigid Aug 2012 #90

I know how you feel! appal_jack Aug 2012 #40

You were not a jerk Hells Liberal Aug 2012 #43

it's the unfortunate truth NJCher Aug 2012 #65

Ask yourself.... JohnnyRingo Aug 2012 #44

Amen, Johnny Ringo Hells Liberal Aug 2012 #46

you merely showed him how sick 'n' fuckin' tiring that horseshit is... stlsaxman Aug 2012 #45

"Oh, I understand what you are saying, and I can't imagine what dog tasted like... nenagh Aug 2012 #47

That reply of yours deserves its own OP: Amonester Aug 2012 #77

You did right. The only way to communicate B Calm Aug 2012 #48

Fried Alligator tail and turtle soup ain't my thing.. HipChick Aug 2012 #49

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

He brought it to you- last thing they expect is us giving back. stlsaxman Aug 2012 #52

No, they expect and want it back, because that validates it in the first place. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #70

I'm sick and tired of the morons too dinger130 Aug 2012 #53

Not what I would have done Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #54

wrong response to said asshole(i know menomonee falls!) pansypoo53219 Aug 2012 #55

+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

Let me buy you a beer ! jaysunb Aug 2012 #56

So you were a jerk? TomClash Aug 2012 #57

What the guy said to you was beyond stupid and offensive. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #58

Perfect Storm... he mouthed off Cha Aug 2012 #59

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

Yeah, you're right..what was I thinking?! Cha Aug 2012 #89

Why didn't you punch him? reflection Aug 2012 #61

The PROPER response would be to say you are going in to buy charcoal for a dog bbq. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #62

Well, you should have known some right winger would respond that way Catherine Vincent Aug 2012 #63

I would have probably done the same thing. Kalidurga Aug 2012 #67

I was a jerk macacawitz Aug 2012 #69

No, mysuzuki2, HE was the jerk Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #72

That's what happens when you comment on other people's clothes... johnny156 Aug 2012 #75

We are already at war here in Wisconsin, your response (particularly in Menomonee Falls) bobthedrummer Aug 2012 #79

Sarcasm works best, IMO. Mockery, etc. PBass Aug 2012 #80

Haven't you heard? This is the jerk year... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #81

Romney would eat Seamus alive.... AlbertCat Aug 2012 #82

Oh that's disgusting! snappyturtle Aug 2012 #88

Not a jerk-- a hero!! ailsagirl Aug 2012 #83

No shame in standing up for what you believe. FLyellowdog Aug 2012 #85

Here's my response - MotherPetrie Aug 2012 #86

I would have said vlyons Aug 2012 #87

I don't buy it, for starters; but for seconders, this guy was "in his 60s"? apocalypsehow Aug 2012 #91

I do feel ashamed of myself and I do not intend to repeat it. mysuzuki2 Aug 2012 #100

No you are not an idiot! These people can get the best of you anytime. Plan for next time. Maraya1969 Aug 2012 #92

I know how you feel, I used to be like that but rl6214 Aug 2012 #93

Yeah, so? lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #94

you had a bad day liberal_at_heart Aug 2012 #95

I did something very similar recently. Grown2Hate Aug 2012 #96

You did fine. Gemini Cat Aug 2012 #97

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

EVERYONE has bad days; don't beat yourself up about it. closeupready Aug 2012 #99

I went around with the "Somewhere In Texas, A Village Is Missing It's Idiot" bumper brewens Aug 2012 #101

Not a Jerk brush Aug 2012 #102

My response would have been PD Turk Aug 2012 #103

Bumper stickers are basically an invitation to bicker in public. Seems like you got what you wanted. Romulox Aug 2012 #104

This message was self-deleted by its author Evasporque Aug 2012 #105

Ah come on libodem Aug 2012 #106