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Things that upset me

teachski

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Things that upset me:

No snow
Unanswered emails
people who hold grudges
not being allowed to participate in something I value
over worked and under paid
allergies
a sore shoulder
someone slamming their door into my new car
a bad root canal
the price of gas
the price of oil
a broken scanner (not computer)
internet connectivity issues
rain
People who contribute things they stole from ebay to my site
 

Jaytrek57

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My thoughts are with you Stephen.

The thing that upsets me most is people who complain and offer advice about particular challenges(changes), but don't do anything (physical)to correct said challenges.

Oh, and long lines at Dunkin Donuts. :wink:

Peace.
 

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1. Prisons with amenities (libraries, computers, weight rooms, yada yada).

2. "Hallmark holidays" (Mothers day, Fathers day, Grandparents day, Valentines day) You wanna give a gift, do it because you love someone.

3. Commuters driving solo to work in Ford Excursions, Chevy Yukons, Hummers, etc.

4. Diesel trucks obviously exempt from air pollution standards.

5. People who blame their lack of parenting skills on modern catch-phrases ("Oh, he just has ADHD...he's hyperactive").

6. Pancakes without blueberries.

7. Post-holing.

My thoughts and sympathies Stephen at the loss of your friend.
 

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My sympathies, Stephen.

(and what's wrong with tenors? :D)

I don't hate long lines at Dunkin Donuts so much as driving there to find the place completely leveled to the ground. Utterly gone. Nothing but dirt and a sign that they're reopening in a month.

I agree with so many of the posted points. Speaking of a Hallmark holiday, I'd better hit the road...
 

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1. Prisons with amenities (libraries, computers, weight rooms, yada yada).
i disagree with this item. often people forget one of the goals of correctional institutions is reform. throwing someone into a cell and treating someone inhumanely (as much as many crooks deserve such treatment in many peoples' minds) does not reform most convicts. it can turn them into animals that resent society even more and may partially be a reason for the high recitivism rate. while i do not advocate for luxery and comfort at tax payer expense, i think libraries are a very important part of prisons and to not attempt to reform and educate prisoners is the highest waste of tax payer dollars because the prison is not performing one of it's most important functions. anything that helps prisoners regain some lost humanity and job skills is crutial to their reintegration into society. a good movie on this subject is the shawshank redemption, give it a watch. additional information on the subject of books in prisons can be found here (i was trying to volunteer for this organization, but just couldn't fit it in my schedule):
http://www.prisonbookprogram.org/

fwiw, i majored in psych/CJ, and the biggest thing i got outta the CJ program was how to critisize every aspect of the system. the correctional system in our country has been broken for a long long time in my opinion. this is one of the biggest problems with the system (not reforming prisoners into caring and contributing members of society, that is).
 

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ungrateful kids

people who beat women,kids and dogs

all sales people

ex-wives

the phrase "i cant"

people who ski in jeans

little yappy dogs

people who think that anything less than an 8 foot bed is really a pickup truck

anyone who believes they are entitled to anything

people who live in this country and refuse to speak english

home depot "there are no hardware stores anymore"

people who hate winter

any company that profitted from war in Iraq "good old boy network shit"



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regarding lifers, despite their being incarcerated for life, giving them some outlet to still be somewhat human may keep them better in line and create less risk for prison personel. you gotta offer these guys something or things are going to get ugly. you put little carrots in front of prisoners to keep them in line. also, it gives prisoner administrators something to take away from the prisoners. if you can't take anything away from someone, what is stopping them from revolting or behaving badly (which is kinda the idea behind rule of law in the first place, the threat of punishment).

i am not sure of who jeffery curley is, but if he is a life time prisoner for murder which your statements seem to indicate, the huge majority of tax dollars are being spent on prison facilities, personel, food, and utilities. very little are being spent on the small bones being offered to the prisoners to keep them in line.

[EDIT]: the post i was replying to was deleted.
 

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- Having to "rush" through a task
- Lack of common courtesy and manners
- People trying to force their beliefs onto others
- People who don't have respect for other's property
- People who don't have respect for the environment
- People who feel that they're entitled to something
- Rain in the winter
- Humidity in the summer
- Seeing anyone who is lonely over the holidays
 

teachski

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More to add:
*People who think there is something wrong with men singing.
*People who think everyone has to hear their car radio and feel their BASS.
*People who don't appreciate the arts.
*Programs being cut because the towns can't afford them, while the state has > $700M in surplus.
*Little black flies.
*Ants spoiling the picnic
*potholes

Sorry for your loss Stephen.
 

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Oh man, this could be a dangerous thread for me (breath TB, breath), but here goes:

  • Affluent/or other folks who feel they are ENTITLED to everything. :evil:
    People being wasteful.
    People being rude.
    No snow (had to get it in)
    People who bit^& all the time
    Snobs
    People breaking laws/rules
    Folks who park illegally in handicapped spots
    My boss NOT listening to me on suggestions at work
    People screwing my company
    People being lazy

Enough for right now :wink: :roll:
 

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Little baby ducks
old pick-up trucks
slow movin trains
and rain.
 

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BeanoNYC said:
dmc said:
Little baby ducks
old pick-up trucks
slow movin trains
and rain.

Well let's see.....I hate Bad Country Music?

I guess that was country music..

Never really thought about it.. :)
 

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The sad state of the cryosphere
Human rights violations
June 21st
Animal abuse
Increased cost of skiing
High taxes
 

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As I cant disagree with any of these lists I wont add my own. But can someone explain POST HOLING to me . Iguess im just out of it . I just figured out YARD SALE ! I guess im just old and in the way
 

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madman said:
But can someone explain POST HOLING to me .

Postholing occurs when you try to walk on deep snow an your feet break through the top...
 

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I am sorry for your loss Stephen. IMHO you wrote a fine remembrance of him. Death is especially depressing when it comes so soon in a life. In this world, memory is best tool we have to wrestle a little bit of our loved ones out of death's grasp.

Death reminds us that even our peeves are signs of life, and life is something to be grateful for.

One thing that does make me mad is all the scammers and Phishers out there. I keep seeing fake accoutn notices on bank and credit accounts. It makes me angry to see how eager people are to plunder what belongs to someone else.
 
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