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jungle 09-11-2010 08:03 PM

UPS A Plea for Civility
 
"The enemy of the black is not the white. The enemy of capitalist is not communist, the enemy of homosexual is not heterosexual, the enemy of Jew is not Arab, the enemy of youth is not the old, the enemy of hip is not redneck, the enemy of Chicano is not gringo and the enemy of women is not men.

We all have the same enemy.

The enemy is the tyranny of the dull mind.

The enemy is every expert who practices technocratic manipulation, the enemy is every proponent of standardization and the enemy is every victim who is so dull and lazy and weak as to allow himself to be manipulated and standardized."
— Tom Robbins



Just a comment on the current times. Times that have the world going Jihad and burning the books of one another, times that are clearly a tipping point in the world and our country.

First, stay safe and stay focused on the flight or the drive home. Either one will let a moments inattention ruin your life.

Second, respect your peers. Young or old, we are all on the same road. Don't think that slagging your brother is going to improve your lot.

Lastly, we all make mistakes. Management, Union, individual. None are immune to error. Try to stay calm, work together and resolve your differences. Be slow to anger and understand that much of what is happening is beyond your control.

CheyDogFlies 09-11-2010 08:34 PM

Man, you are one weird cat. Will you go drinking with me?

I expect your next post to be in Latin.

jungle 09-11-2010 08:52 PM


Originally Posted by CheyDogFlies (Post 869369)
Man, you are one weird cat. Will you go drinking with me?

I expect your next post to be in Latin.

As you wish:
Illegitimi non carborundum is a mock-Latin aphorism meaning "Don't let the bastards grind you down".

HazCan 09-11-2010 09:34 PM


Originally Posted by jungle (Post 869358)
"The enemy of the black is not the white. The enemy of capitalist is not communist, the enemy of homosexual is not heterosexual, the enemy of Jew is not Arab, the enemy of youth is not the old, the enemy of hip is not redneck, the enemy of Chicano is not gringo and the enemy of women is not men.

We all have the same enemy.

The enemy is the tyranny of the dull mind.

The enemy is every expert who practices technocratic manipulation, the enemy is every proponent of standardization and the enemy is every victim who is so dull and lazy and weak as to allow himself to be manipulated and standardized."
— Tom Robbins



Just a comment on the current times. Times that have the world going Jihad and burning the books of one another, times that are clearly a tipping point in the world and our country.

First, stay safe and stay focused on the flight or the drive home. Either one will let a moments inattention ruin your life.

Second, respect your peers. Young or old, we are all on the same road. Don't think that slagging your brother is going to improve your lot.

Lastly, we all make mistakes. Management, Union, individual. None are immune to error. Try to stay calm, work together and resolve your differences. Be slow to anger and understand that much of what is happening is beyond your control.

I'm not brown, but purple and the same can be said for ALL of us.

JustUnderPar 09-11-2010 10:03 PM

How can you be civil to someone that treats any fellow employee like this?

They do this because we allow them to.

jungle 09-11-2010 10:14 PM


Originally Posted by JustUnderPar (Post 869389)
How can you be civil to someone that treats any fellow employee like this?

They do this because we allow them to.

Have you ever thought that they are just as scared as you are?

Our actions and their actions are limited by a contract we both signed, think about what you sign.

Like any war, there are always atrocities on both sides. Always.

GUMBIE 09-11-2010 10:16 PM


Originally Posted by JustUnderPar (Post 869389)
How can you be civil to someone that treats any fellow employee like this?

They do this because we allow them to.

I agree with JUP. Its hard to be civil when you and your parents are threatened and some crazy person advocates the vadalization of personal property. There's no reason we cannot have a civil disussion.

I for one will hence forth refrain from uncivil activity.

Brownie- Spell check please

JustUnderPar 09-11-2010 10:23 PM


Originally Posted by jungle (Post 869392)
Have you ever thought that they are just as scared as you are?

Our actions and their actions are limited by a contract we both signed, think about what you sign.

Like any war, there are always atrocities on both sides. Always.

uh.....are you still collecting a paycheck. yes.

Until you walk the talk, everything you say are just words.

Atrocities are always viewed in the eyes of the victor......always.....

jungle 09-11-2010 10:24 PM


Originally Posted by GUMBIE (Post 869393)

I for one will hence forth refrain from uncivil activity.

Progress is easy with mutual respect. We can't all win every time, but the best chance we have of winning is working together.

JustUnderPar 09-11-2010 10:26 PM


Originally Posted by GUMBIE (Post 869393)
I agree with JUP.

Brownie- Spell check please


Then let me do the spell checking. I know how much you enjoy:D


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