What really matters

AlaskeAquarian: I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank your family for serving our country. I know your husband is Air Force, but you and your children serve as well. Thank you

 

Edited by AlaskaAquarian - April 21 2006 at 8:26am

 Hurraaay for Fruit! I want some fresh bread!

 amen, Iron. I came to this board because I saw that so many felt the same way I did (and still do) And for info.  The topic "What really matters" appealed to me.

Madam ... this bread is not only well done,  and light, but perfectly seductive !.  Oh Dear, maybe I am not allowed to say that here ... so I will not mention the equivalent of multiple orgasms .... with the crispy fresh crust ... absolutley oozing with wonderous odours .... and of course I cannot mention the decadent thick layer of fresh creamy butter ! .......

Where did I put that flour?

Did I mention that the daffodils are out now?

I'm not leaving because someone doesn't share my views.

Actually, I have several reasons for leaving and some have nothing to do with my views of some individuals who instigate prejudice and hate on the forum.

I am fine now - I am self employed, educated and own a home. I do donate what I can to people I feel need help.

Many, especially in America, have never been poor, homeless or hungry and completely lack empathy for those who feel without options. I have been poor, homeless and hungry in my life. I prefer to never be there again, but I don't judge those experiencing hard times to be stupid or without value.

I'm not totally naive and realize that there are bad people in the world, but most people will rise if given encouragement, kindness and opportunity.

While I like to think I'm fairly tolerant, there are a few things that really push my buttons and I'd rather walk away than debate them with virtual strangers.

One is child abuse and the other is the superiority complex that too many people adopt, thinking they appear more important than they are.   

Secretly, I think it's based more on inferiority complexes than actual delusions of being superior to others.

I have gained an enormous amount of information from this forum and have a great deal of respect for many of the people I've crossed paths with.

And yes, AlaskaAquarian - you are correct in stating that you did not Personally attack anyone. It was quite impersonal. You attacked only the poor and desperate people who no doubt cannot afford a computer or internet service.

People need information and encouragement.
Trust me, most will surprise you if they receive kindness and are not treated like someones' garbage.

I've recently seen people called trolls in public posts for no apparent reason. If someone takes the time to use the Search function, you can view prior posts made by members.

Some people appear to seek out opportunities to attack and ridicule. I didn't that that was tolerated here.

Like everyone here, I have a great deal to do. Work, home, family, friends and the endless preps.

I'm not tucking tail, I'm just moving on.

OKnut,  Please stick around.  You have been a valued contributor.  Unfortunately, this is what happens when threads go on too long, and things get personal.  Please stick around and see this through.  Just ignore the personal  barbs.

I hope that the two of you will sleep on this. There are precious few of us as it is and in my view the forum will be diminished by the loss of either of you.

ummm . . .

law and order will break down like Katrina.

Gravitation wrote: AA get off oknut's back.

oknut, Please stay, you are valuable to us all. If and when this happens it won't be just the "poor" who will panic, it will be the more well to do who have not prepped  that will add themselves to the mob. Some people, and they should think themselves lucky, have never had hard times and don't know what it is to have to struggle. They will never understand unless they  have to go thru it. Please stay, but if you don't, I will keep you in my prayers always. Peace.

    

Edited by Gravitation - April 20 2006 at 9:40am

Edited by AlaskaAquarian - April 20 2006 at 1:20pm

Irene, VERY good point. Would the fear of BF be enough to keep people in their homes , and not scavange for supplies? Would they go to their neighbors'? I don't think I'm going to ever watch the movie 'The Stand' again or at least look at it the same way.

I really don't know. I've not been in that situation. I don't know what will happen. I hope I don't have to take in so many children.  I'm going to prepare for my family, and add a bit of extra. Who knows. I might be able to help more than one child.  It'd break my heart to have to turn children away.... what if it were my kids that needed help? And every neighbor's house they went to, the door would be slammed in their little faces out of fear of BF? It is a thought that haunts me at night and makes me pray daily.

Fruitcake wrote: I bet those who want to destroy this forum are very pleased with themselves. Tomorrow is another day and with the dawn comes a promise.

AlaskaAquarian wrote: I really don't know. I've not been in that situation. I don't know what will happen. I hope I don't have to take in so many children.  I'm going to prepare for my family, and add a bit of extra. Who knows. I might be able to help more than one child.  It'd break my heart to have to turn children away.... what if it were my kids that needed help? And every neighbor's house they went to, the door would be slammed in their little faces out of fear of BF? It is a thought that haunts me at night and makes me pray daily.

deja vu cold war i bomb shelters my usualy very gentle father telling me would close door on freinds & neighbors and let them die. Still have nightmares that & missles.

ummm>>> apologize for negativity of posts today  (except Yeats quote).  Was sorry to hear some of tone of earlier posts on this forum... Does anybody esle remember Twilight zone episode "The Monsters Are Due on Maple  Street'  ?  Is this where we are headed already?

I was going to post something (other than what I'm posting now), but I'd probably get attacked for that too! So.... I'm done with discussions. I'll stick to reading.

Edited by AlaskaAquarian - April 21 2006 at 9:10am