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Onward Christian Soldiers
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Doug Kanter wrote:
Also at dinner tonight, my father demonstrate that he, like the others, will permit himself to hear nothing negative about his president. I wasn't in the mood to discuss politics, but he kept pressing to do so. He pointed out that I still have a job because of Nookular Boy. Being an equal opportunity aggravator, I reminded dad that our company's profits are getting hammered by the price of oil, and asked him if he thought that was a good thing, or a bad thing. Wrong question. The dinner went downhill from there. :-) As the saying goes, "It takes two to Tango". It's too bad everyone seems to think they have to win, when both parties can given a little effort. Maybe a course like http://www.bbll.com/ch22.html should be included in every high school and college curriculum. Eisboch |
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On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 05:27:48 -0500, Eisboch
wrote: Doug Kanter wrote: Also at dinner tonight, my father demonstrate that he, like the others, will permit himself to hear nothing negative about his president. I wasn't in the mood to discuss politics, but he kept pressing to do so. He pointed out that I still have a job because of Nookular Boy. Being an equal opportunity aggravator, I reminded dad that our company's profits are getting hammered by the price of oil, and asked him if he thought that was a good thing, or a bad thing. Wrong question. The dinner went downhill from there. :-) As the saying goes, "It takes two to Tango". It's too bad everyone seems to think they have to win, when both parties can given a little effort. Maybe a course like http://www.bbll.com/ch22.html should be included in every high school and college curriculum. You beat me to it!!!! I've always taken the approach that any discussion is a series of negotiable points. Once I can get a point of agreement, even if it's only to discuss things quietly and respectfully, it's a start and eventually, we can achieve some sort equilibrium and gain some knowledge of what the other individuals want out of the discussion. I'm living proof that it works - I lived in a house full of pinko commies (unfortunately all related to me) and still live with one. :) Later, Tom "Beware the one legged man in a butt kicking contest - he is there for a reason." Wun Hung Lo - date unknown |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
I'm living proof that it works - I lived in a house full of pinko commies (unfortunately all related to me) and still live with one. :) Later, Tom That's funny! I think I could deal with a pinko commie. Try a horse lover if you want a challenge. Eisboch |
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On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 07:19:06 -0500, Eisboch
wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: I'm living proof that it works - I lived in a house full of pinko commies (unfortunately all related to me) and still live with one. :) Later, Tom That's funny! I think I could deal with a pinko commie. Try a horse lover if you want a challenge. I've often wondered who is dumber - the horses or the people who own them. Later, Tom "Beware the one legged man in a butt kicking contest - he is there for a reason." Wun Hung Lo - date unknown |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
I've often wondered who is dumber - the horses or the people who own them. Later, Tom "Beware the one legged man in a butt kicking contest - he is there for a reason." Wun Hung Lo - date unknown Gotta be careful here. Mrs. Eisboch reads this NG once in a while. Eisboch |
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"Eisboch" wrote in message news Doug Kanter wrote: Also at dinner tonight, my father demonstrate that he, like the others, will permit himself to hear nothing negative about his president. I wasn't in the mood to discuss politics, but he kept pressing to do so. He pointed out that I still have a job because of Nookular Boy. Being an equal opportunity aggravator, I reminded dad that our company's profits are getting hammered by the price of oil, and asked him if he thought that was a good thing, or a bad thing. Wrong question. The dinner went downhill from there. :-) As the saying goes, "It takes two to Tango". It's too bad everyone seems to think they have to win, when both parties can given a little effort. Maybe a course like http://www.bbll.com/ch22.html should be included in every high school and college curriculum. Eisboch Actually, that's how I conduct 99% of my life. But, my dad has a thing about control, and the rest of the family has decided he needs to be ground down a bit with a very coarse rasp. Otherwise, there's no living with him. |
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Doug Kanter wrote:
Actually, that's how I conduct 99% of my life. But, my dad has a thing about control, and the rest of the family has decided he needs to be ground down a bit with a very coarse rasp. Otherwise, there's no living with him. I understand. Keep the faith, but also keep the harmony. Eisboch |
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On Fri, 05 Nov 2004 05:58:03 -0500, Eisboch
wrote: Doug Kanter wrote: Actually, that's how I conduct 99% of my life. But, my dad has a thing about control, and the rest of the family has decided he needs to be ground down a bit with a very coarse rasp. Otherwise, there's no living with him. I understand. Keep the faith, but also keep the harmony. Heh - I read Doug's post and got a giggle out of it. Here in Casa del Weirdo, the kids and wife just gave up. They finally realized that I'm totally incorrigible and not salvageable.. Also, I just do things to tweak 'em a little - keeps 'em on their toes. :) Take care. Tom "The beatings will stop when morale improves." E. Teach, 1717 |
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Doug Kanter wrote:
.... But, my dad has a thing about control, and the rest of the family has decided he needs to be ground down a bit with a very coarse rasp. Otherwise, there's no living with him. Same here. In some cases, the "coarse rasp" can be making it obvious that you will not interact in any way shape or form, until the behaviour improves. It's hard to be a control freak when people ignore you. DSK |
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