Wednesday, August 15, 2012

tolerance and civil discourse

I've been playing around a lot on Twitter lately.....sometimes posting prolifically  and sometimes just watching the tweets roll by. I've also been rather politically vocal on my Facebook page. And one thing I have noticed is the extreme lack of anyone really listening to anyone. Especially without the comeback of "Well, F you and the horse you rode in on." if someone dares to even politely disagree.

Yes, I am vocal and very blunt, to the point that yes I could probably be called rude on occasion. I call it like I see it and some may choose to see that as intolerant. Plain and simple, if I disagree, one of two things will happen....I will either shake my head and roll my eyes, but scroll on past the item and go on my merry way....or I may decide to comment. Most generally, I try not to be rude but approach in a agree to disagree manner.

However......if I am attacked, called rude vicious names, or the like....then I will fight back.....most generally with a cutting sarcastic remark that will probably go over the head of the one it is intended for---as I have discovered that such so not tend to pick up on sarcasm.

I respect anyone's opinion, whether I agree or not....and i require the same of anyone who posts comments on here---which is generally not a problem---on my FB page or anywhere else. if you feel the overwhelming need to show your command of vocabulary by dropping the F-bomb constantly, then please go to another page and do so. it will be deleted off mine.