UPS A Plea for Civility
09-11-2010, 08:03 PM
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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.
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.
09-11-2010, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CheyDogFlies
Man, you are one weird cat. Will you go drinking with me?
I expect your next post to be in Latin.
I expect your next post to be in Latin.
Illegitimi non carborundum is a mock-Latin aphorism meaning "Don't let the bastards grind you down".
09-11-2010, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jungle
"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.
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.
09-11-2010, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JustUnderPar
How can you be civil to someone that treats any fellow employee like this?
They do this because we allow them to.
They do this because we allow them to.
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.
09-11-2010, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JustUnderPar
How can you be civil to someone that treats any fellow employee like this?
They do this because we allow them to.
They do this because we allow them to.
I for one will hence forth refrain from uncivil activity.
Brownie- Spell check please
09-11-2010, 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jungle
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.
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.
Until you walk the talk, everything you say are just words.
Atrocities are always viewed in the eyes of the victor......always.....
09-11-2010, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GUMBIE
I for one will hence forth refrain from uncivil activity.
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