The $%*! frustration thread

[BROJ]

Bush got the shit boo'ed out of him.  Whether you did or not is irrelevant.  Was the man a bad President?  Tough to argue against it.  Is he responsible for your problems or worries?  Negative.  He's gone now and everyone will have to find someone else to blame for their problems.  Obama is hailed as a Messiah and it's day one.  Personally, I think he'll be fine, in fact I have little to no beef with President Obama.  But I CANNOT stand his rabid fans.  i cannot wait to see them all in 6 months when little to nothing has changed.  Can we?  Bet your ass.  Will we?  Remains to be seen.


Oh, and about the lotto tickets, imagine working at the shlumpy station having to wait for chumps to go thru a bazillion lotto tickets.

I wouldn't go that far... He was the leader of the political party at the time and set the agenda.

[Shadow D. Darkman]

It's about respect really, and I don't think there is enough of it in this day and age.

Nor do I. Here we have idiots like Al Qaeda killing people b/c they think they're doing the right thing.

Back in the 30s and 40s we had Hitler and the Nazis killing about 6 million people of many different races because they weren't what he wanted all people to be.

In the times of Ancient Israel, they waged war against neighboring nations for not being Jews, and for that same reason the wiped out the Canaanites that were residing in present-day Palestine.

No respect. None at all. Stupid of them, really. They could have just tried to live peacefully.

[placidchap]

what the hell are you going on about?

System beeps frustrate me...googling on how to turn it off...

[teaflower]

Well, although it seems really crazy and stupid to us, to them, it makes perfect sense. If you want the world to be a better place, and a certain group is screwing it all up, you destroy that certain group.

Hey, Shad? You familiar with the Armenian genocide? The Turks raided the land of Armenia and deported or killed thousands upon thousands of Armenians. I know this because my former Latin teacher, Dr. Chakemian, is the child of two Armenian immigrants, forced to move to America because they got deported. He was so sad that he didn't learn to read and write Armenian from his mother before she died...

[BROJ]

It's about respect really, and I don't think there is enough of it in this day and age.

Nor do I. Here we have idiots like Al Qaeda killing people b/c they think they're doing the right thing.

Back in the 30s and 40s we had Hitler and the Nazis killing about 6 million people of many different races because they weren't what he wanted all people to be.

In the times of Ancient Israel, they waged war against neighboring nations for not being Jews, and for that same reason the wiped out the Canaanites that were residing in present-day Palestine.

No respect. None at all. Stupid of them, really. They could have just tried to live peacefully.

Oooh, such insight! Your logic is so baseless, it's offensive.

[Zergplex]

Fusteration is: Lack of Respect.

To begin, I am a very liberal person. I voted for Obama, and believe in his words of hope and plan for the future. I also understand why my republican friends do not like him, and I respect that.

What I am tired of is all the shit I hear every 3 seconds about him from my republican friends. I did not do this to them when Bush won, I gave my them their time in the sun and let them enjoy the inauguration. I understand you don't like or respect Obama, but at least have some goddamn respect for me and let me have a few moment to be happy about the first political victory I've actually cared about in my lifetime before you start off on how he's going to destroy our society, how he hates america, and how he sacrifices republican babies in dark rituals.

It's about respect really, and I don't think there is enough of it in this day and age.

Bush got the shit boo'ed out of him.  Whether you did or not is irrelevant.  Was the man a bad President?  Tough to aruge against it.  Is he responsible for your prbolems or worries?  Negative.  He's gone now and everyone will have to find someone else to blame for their problems.  Obama is hailed as a Messiah and it's day one.  Personally, I think he'll be fine, in fact I have little to no beef with President Obama.  But I CANNOT stand his rabid fans.  i cannot wait to see them all in 6 months when little to nothing has changed.  Can we?  Bet your ass.  Will we?  Remains to be seen.


Oh, and about the lotto tickets, imagine working at the shlumpy station having to wait for chumps to go thru a bazillion lotto tickets.

Whether I did or not is indeed very relevant. I am talking about my own friends respecting me, not something else. I am far from a rabid Obama supporter, and I do not (nor have I ever really) instigated any political talk. I am having republican friends of mine coming up and telling me how much Obama blows from out of the blue without any reason behind it other then they wanted to tell me it. This is not part of 'normal conversation' nor is their any segway into it. And I constantly hear it, and I honestly am getting to the point that I feel it is disrespectful. I don't care what other pro Obama people have done, I personally have shown them nothing but respect for them and their political beliefs, as friends I expect the same in return. It is always about respect for others. Voice your opinions yes, but what they are doing is verging on harassment about it.

And sorry if that was a bit snippish, my irritation level about this is very high right now (I had a friend call me DURING THE INAUGURATION to tell me about how much Obama blows. Dude I know you don't like him, but goddammit)

[Shee]

Bush got the shit boo'ed out of him.  Whether you did or not is irrelevant.  Was the man a bad President?  Tough to argue against it.  Is he responsible for your problems or worries?  Negative.  He's gone now and everyone will have to find someone else to blame for their problems.  Obama is hailed as a Messiah and it's day one.  Personally, I think he'll be fine, in fact I have little to no beef with President Obama.  But I CANNOT stand his rabid fans.  i cannot wait to see them all in 6 months when little to nothing has changed.  Can we?  Bet your ass.  Will we?  Remains to be seen.


Oh, and about the lotto tickets, imagine working at the shlumpy station having to wait for chumps to go thru a bazillion lotto tickets.

I wouldn't go that far... He was the leader of the political party at the time and set the agenda.

I hear ya..to each his own.  I'm gonna have to stop now because I hate politics (from DC....) but i stand by my original statement.  I guess it depends if his agenda hurt ya or not.  NOT whether or not did you agree with the agenda, but did it really hurt you presonally, financially, etc.?  My father works in taxes and was cracking up during the debates when they asked both McCain and Obama about the financial crisis.  My Dad's exact quote, "Neither has a fucking clue what they're talking about right now"

of course, neither did I.  Biden's caps are ridiculous.....grumble grumble grumble...

[Shee]

Fusteration is: Lack of Respect.

To begin, I am a very liberal person. I voted for Obama, and believe in his words of hope and plan for the future. I also understand why my republican friends do not like him, and I respect that.

What I am tired of is all the shit I hear every 3 seconds about him from my republican friends. I did not do this to them when Bush won, I gave my them their time in the sun and let them enjoy the inauguration. I understand you don't like or respect Obama, but at least have some goddamn respect for me and let me have a few moment to be happy about the first political victory I've actually cared about in my lifetime before you start off on how he's going to destroy our society, how he hates america, and how he sacrifices republican babies in dark rituals.

It's about respect really, and I don't think there is enough of it in this day and age.

Bush got the shit boo'ed out of him.  Whether you did or not is irrelevant.  Was the man a bad President?  Tough to aruge against it.  Is he responsible for your prbolems or worries?  Negative.  He's gone now and everyone will have to find someone else to blame for their problems.  Obama is hailed as a Messiah and it's day one.  Personally, I think he'll be fine, in fact I have little to no beef with President Obama.  But I CANNOT stand his rabid fans.  i cannot wait to see them all in 6 months when little to nothing has changed.  Can we?  Bet your ass.  Will we?  Remains to be seen.


Oh, and about the lotto tickets, imagine working at the shlumpy station having to wait for chumps to go thru a bazillion lotto tickets.

Whether I did or not is indeed very relevant. I am talking about my own friends respecting me, not something else. I am far from a rabid Obama supporter, and I do not (nor have I ever really) instigated any political talk. I am having republican friends of mine coming up and telling me how much Obama blows from out of the blue without any reason behind it other then they wanted to tell me it. This is not part of 'normal conversation' nor is their any segway into it. And I constantly hear it, and I honestly am getting to the point that I feel it is disrespectful. I don't care what other pro Obama people have done, I personally have shown them nothing but respect for them and their political beliefs, as friends I expect the same in return. It is always about respect for others. Voice your opinions yes, but what they are doing is verging on harassment about it.

And sorry if that was a bit snippish, my irritation level about this is very high right now (I had a friend call me DURING THE INAUGURATION to tell me about how much Obama blows. Dude I know you don't like him, but goddammit)

Well is this about you or the President?  If the latter, it doesn't matter what you've done.  my point was Bush was under just as much shit, deservedly or not.  This isn't anything new.  Now if it's about you...well then yea I guess I'd be upset.

[Zergplex]

My point was it was about respect for me as a friend. I know their opinions, it's not like they haven't made it blatantly clear they feel Obama is both unamerican and unworthy to be president. But having friends continually barraging me with this because I voted for Obama is a fucking disrespect. I don't bring it up, I don't mention it. I've said nothing but good things about McCain (I preferred Obama, but honestly either could have led our country well). But they can't stop it, like they have some kind of weird political Tourette's Syndrome that bashing Obama must be tossed into any conversation with me that lasts more then 30 seconds.

-_- goddamnit people, get a grip.

[teaflower]

People like that, I'm sorry to say, are morons. If they keep bashing you about your voting choice (which I fully agree with, actually), they shouldn't be considered friends. They should say, "Oh, I don't like Obama. I think you should've voted for McCain, but we live in a free country and your choice is your choice."

And that's my two cents.

[BROJ]

The word "friend" is such a weighted one. What do you think a friend is, beyond one who shares similar interests, will help you out when you need it and does what you want or expect them to, within reason? If it is anything more than that, then those friends of yours aren't acting very friend-like. All the same, if the situation bothers you that much, I would suggest reevaluating your relationship with them for the time being.

[Zergplex]

The word "friend" is such a weighted one. What do you think a friend is, beyond one who shares similar interests, will help you out when you need it and does what you want or expect them to, within reason? If it is anything more than that, then those friends of yours aren't acting very friend-like. All the same, if the situation bothers you that much, I would suggest reevaluating your relationship with them for the time being.

I am prefacing my response with the below statement to explain how I view friendship.

My friends are my life, they are far closer to me then anyone who is related to me by blood. They took me in when I lived on the street, they helped me during all my hard times, and been the voices of reason in my life. And I've done all these things back for them. Friendship to me is a mutual respect and comradeship that many people talk about but few people experience.

These people are good friends of mine, who I love with everything I have. But their political identity is so ingrained in who they are that it's hard for them to just let me be happy about the first political event in my lifetime I have really gotten involved in and cared about. Once everything calms down in a couple weeks I have a feeling they will go back to normal, but for now they are going to be a major part of my frustrations. Which is what this thread was for after all, a place to vent your frustrations.

[BROJ]

The word "friend" is such a weighted one. What do you think a friend is, beyond one who shares similar interests, will help you out when you need it and does what you want or expect them to, within reason? If it is anything more than that, then those friends of yours aren't acting very friend-like. All the same, if the situation bothers you that much, I would suggest reevaluating your relationship with them for the time being.

I am prefacing my response with the below statement to explain how I view friendship.

My friends are my life, they are far closer to me then anyone who is related to me by blood. They took me in when I lived on the street, they helped me during all my hard times, and been the voices of reason in my life. And I've done all these things back for them. Friendship to me is a mutual respect and comradeship that many people talk about but few people experience.

These people are good friends of mine, who I love with everything I have. But their political identity is so ingrained in who they are that it's hard for them to just let me be happy about the first political event in my lifetime I have really gotten involved in and cared about. Once everything calms down in a couple weeks I have a feeling they will go back to normal, but for now they are going to be a major part of my frustrations. Which is what this thread was for after all, a place to vent your frustrations.

It would seem that these friends are more important than you let on earlier. If petty political harassment is all but moot in your consideration of friends, then deal with it -- for it is worth the anguish.

[chrono eric]

Enormous Frustration: I'm a part time organic chemistry and biology tutor, and I work for this dude who owns a tutoring agency. He up and leaves for London for 5 weeks and gives me all of his math students to tutor in his absence in addition to the students I already tutor. In the meantime, I don't get paid for any of the work I did until he returns. Which was supposed to be today. I sent him an e-mail asking him when his flight arrived today because he asked me if I would pick him up - but he never responded.

So here I am waiting, trying to work my schedule around his, with no idea if he will or will not actually show up today, and all the while he owes me nearly a grand in compensation. Dickhead.

[teaflower]

Ouch. That sucks.

If he doesn't show up today, does he owe you more monies?