Recently, I became involved in a political discussion, here on Gather, in which I voiced my opinion on the issue surrounding Senator Hillary Clinton's attempt to embellish the danger she and her daughter faced upon the arrival at a Bosnian airport, during a trip some 12 years ago.
As always, I voiced my opinion and views, with a no holds barred mentality and as always, fellow Gatherers who hold different views let me know just they felt. I love these exchanges, because that is what Gather is truly about. However, one retort caught me off balance for a second.
It seems, one fellow Gatherer, views my comments as being hate filled and she let me know just how she detests me and how sick she is of me. Now this caught me off guard as I stated earlier, but only for a second, after which I started to laugh out loud.
Hate: to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility.
People don't want to see or hear the truth. It bothers us, when we are made to confront our biases and own intolerances. So when met with things we wish to deny or overlook, we will lash out in anger against those who have forced to rethink our views and beliefs.
I guess, in truth, I am hateful human being. Despite my many attempts to change, I still hate racism and bigotry in any and all forms and those that practice it. I also passionately hate bullies. I guess it is time to go back to confession.
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People like this are just sad. In my town I'm one of the most hated and most loved individuals around. Racists hate me, liberals love me, go figure.
One thing that I really like about your articles, is that you state the facts! It is apparent that you do quite a bit of research and then you make us aware of what is really happening in the world! Thank you so very much for caring enough to do this. I am sorry that you get attacked like you do, but I hope it doesn't stop you!
Maybe "she" really doesn't like you.. but in reality, she doesn't know you at all.
I too was attacked this week. And for giving my opinion. The attacker had been connected to me. They made a comment on something I wrote...a rude comment. Then I made a not rude, but of differing opinon comment on an article they wrote, and they attacked me, and then severed the connection.
I guess they wanted to 'punish' me for not being of the same mind as they. But, I don't really want to be connected to one who is rude and hateful. Okay, they can disagree with me, that happens even in loving families, but don't be rude and hateful about it.
So continue to state your case and those who agree to disagree will respect you for it. And those who agree with you will have something to read they can agree with.
I like truth, up front, just the way you tell it. Thank you.
But hateful , never old buddy;-)
Of course, growth comes from rebuilding after destruction. That's how we get stronger.
Oh, I didn't know owned "the truth" Juan. *chuckle* you are "hateful" because you speak "the truth" is that it ???? *double chuckle*
Oh juan oh juan oh juan, you're just a loveable old teddy (yes a teddy, not a teddy bear *ROFL*)
See all of your faithful sychophants above, they'll still call me hateful *chuckle*
1. Slang. foolishness; nonsense.
2. Informal. bologna. –interjection
3. Slang. nonsense.
dictionary.com tells me there isn't a word "Bologne" moron *ROFL*
By the way, that's not puddin' there, pud boy--- give your hand and wrist a rest and the "puddin'" will dry up and flake away..... *ROFL*
I'm tellin' he's great for comic relief *ROFL*