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mahatmakanejeeves

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10. I understand entirely.

Reply to ripcord (Original post)

Fri Apr 19, 2024, 07:54 PM

Apr 19

I will never understand people, that is why I am considering becoming a hermit when I retire.

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Just when i thought my MAGAT neighbors were irredeemable assholes [View all] ripcord Apr 19 OP

A part of me likes to believe that most people Dan Apr 19 #1

I think ignorance is a very appropriate word ripcord Apr 19 #5

It's only ignorance if they never voted for him before. cstanleytech Apr 19 #23

A lot of it is willful ignorance. Probatim Apr 19 #24

Willful implies that they are choosing it and if they are then it's not ignorance. cstanleytech Apr 19 #26

Isolate the attacks he's made on his own country. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 20 #42

I agree with you, BUT... Think. Again. Apr 19 #16

Same here BonnieJW Apr 19 #22

Exactly! n/t pazzyanne Apr 20 #31

I had some guys over partying when all hell broke loose outside. A neighbor woman, who I couldn't stand had her brewens Apr 19 #2

Wow, what a story! Diamond_Dog Apr 19 #3

Sometimes I think with these people it's... S/V Loner Apr 19 #4

To my old eyes, it seems most people can become heroes, if the opportunity to act like one presents Attilatheblond Apr 19 #6

Well said, and that may be our only hope in the long run. Think. Again. Apr 19 #17

I absolutely believe that most people are basically good. NH Ethylene Apr 19 #25

Take it as a gift when they are decent. TBF Apr 19 #7

They just forgot for a minute that they are nasty MOMFUDSKI Apr 19 #8

The problem with vigilantes is they decide what is good MadameButterfly Apr 19 #9

In normal situations I would want to leave this to the sheriff ripcord Apr 19 #11

IN this case it's lucky they were there, and their instincts MadameButterfly Apr 19 #14

Many city dwellers orangecrush Apr 20 #30

I understand entirely. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 19 #10

I've been confused by people since I was young. Mr. Evil Apr 19 #15

Just know that... you are not alone. Think. Again. Apr 19 #19

It's the thing I loved most about the covid shutdown. sybylla Apr 20 #41

My new maga neighbors came to my aid Tree Lady Apr 19 #12

Instead of becoming a hermit... rubbersole Apr 19 #13

Funny how people 'pick their battles'................... MyOwnPeace Apr 19 #18

Lol. I'm a serious introvert ala semi hermit. Joinfortmill Apr 19 #20

Nothing BlueSky3 Apr 19 #27

If I had a problem, such as car breakdown or attacked by strangers, nobody would jump to help me Midnight Writer Apr 19 #21

K&R LetMyPeopleVote Apr 20 #28

Nah Prairie Gates Apr 20 #29

Another cool story, bro. nt RandiFan1290 Apr 20 #32

I've found most people are innately good, the bad stuff is usually the product of external influences. sop Apr 20 #33

The biggest a-hole neighbor I have is Biden supporter Kaleva Apr 20 #34

Cool story, bro! RandiFan1290 Apr 20 #35

It is a good story Kaleva Apr 20 #38

This old woke lib so relates. ananda Apr 20 #36

I think I'm with you on the hermit thing. 617Blue Apr 20 #37

I went to the aid of my MAGAT neighbor yesterday. Emile Apr 20 #39

People, like life, are often shades of gray dlk Apr 20 #40

The World Population Clock soldierant Apr 20 #43

I do not think we'd have a Civil War, because precisely Bluethroughu Apr 20 #44