Rebecca

Yeah. I hear that happens ALL the time. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Slappie, it was so good to see you and Bubbles!

Sarah! It was great to meet you! Sorry it was so brief... but, I fought temptation and I won. I drove home safely to sleep in my bed, as opposed to any other silly alternative, such as drinking too much and sleeping badly on a trailer floor. I was sorry to leave though - the tent by the pond looked full and rowdy as I drove by. I hope you're having a great time right now!

Ow. Quit it. Poked your starfish. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Transfering is the option this person is considering, which I support. They absolutely do not want to involve legal action, though a lawyer's number is close by, just in case. I'd rather see a two-birds-one-stone option: transfer and lay it all out, including documentation, in the exit interview. What sucks is that this person loves the job, is very good at it, yet can't work in a healthy, positive environment because of one lousy boss. This person helps a lot of people, too. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

I gotta stop posting here and get my ass down there! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

I don't say this lightly, for I tend to have a lot of compassion for people and the shit we all have to deal with in life: This supervisor is one of the worst forms of human there is. Not a killer, or a rapist, or a thief, but a snake with cold blood who would sell their best friend up the river to impress the high and mighty, who exploits and steps on people to get ahead. It's subtle, insidious, hard to prove, and toxic. Thanks for the advice. Documentation is in place and ongoing. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Hey y'all, I need a little help on something from the legal / HR types out there. I'm researching something for someone who is experiencing what I would strongly deem harassment from the supervisor. They are public employees. Every legal definition I have come across however, qualifies harassment in terms of race, religion, gender, age, and disability, which does not seem to apply. The two people in question are of similar age, same gender and race and neither is particularly religious. The harassment IS unwelcome in the form of direct insults, snide comments, constant negation and marginalization. The supervisor also makes a big point of who is and is not included in meetings, and excludes this person. The supervisor makes it loudly known that they "are in with" the next higher-up. This supervisor has flexed power by setting someone up to be fired due to a simple misperception by a higher-up, which they intentionally did not correct. The person in question feels regularly insulted, threatened, excluded, minimized, and taken advantage of. This person is someone I would hire for their strong integrity, ample qualifications, and enthusiasm for public service. I'm trying to assess that person's rights and recourse. (Oh, and not that it matters, but this supervisor is also utterly incompetent and unqualified. I smell a rat, and would not be surprised if the person's work has been passed off as the supervisor's, though I have no proof.) Any suggestions? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Yes, this is true. Jesus set this precedent and Paul founded the church based on Jesus' message and the method he set forth. The goal is getting the message across, but if that message gets 'corrupted' (like a computer file) by your own fervor, conviction, and righteousness, are you doing ANY good? Are you ACTUALLY doing what Jesus would do? Then how are you helping people to prepare their hearts? Quoting Gospel is wasted and energy and even harmful to the ultimate goal if you engage this process out of order. When shown this mirror before they are ready to see, they see nothing more than a bible-thumping whacko trying to tell them they're evil, sinful and wrong. Who's going to want to open ANY dialogue that way? Only by repentance of sin and trust in Jesus is someone born again. I think the two operative words that turn would ME off are "sin" and "Jesus". People don't set out to "sin" - they set out to do what they think they have to do, want to do, or what they have no choice but to do. Calling them "sinners" doesn't validate them as people with the ability to choose to do what's right, regardless of whether or not they are sinners. Jesus was the messenger. Saying "trust this guy" to someone who doesn't know his message is folly. Telling someone to do just "do as that guy did" doesn't give them a reason within themselves to behave that way. Jesus is ONE way to the RIGHT message, but a person first has to know why they would even want to listen to such a message. And if you try to bring people to that message through fear of God, as opposed to the love and joy on the other side of that message, you WILL fail. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Take me onnnn! I'llll beeee gonnnne In a day or twooooooooo!!!!! YEAH!!! Michele, you f'in ROCK! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

That's a great lady right there. My very best wishes to her and you and your family during these tough times. When things like this happen, the only thing you can really control is your reaction, attitude and outlook. Sounds like she's got that nailed down and has passed the wisdom on... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

YES!!!

Hey girl! It was great to meet you Thursday night!! I'll be down there again today, so I'll keep an eye out for you! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

You didn't get it. And you made my funny less funny. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

There's a mechanism for that? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

I understand what you're trying to communicate, but I think you're being less than effective. I also think there is more than one way to become "born again of the spirit" and those ways don't all have to involve the Bible. Like you said, "It is by grace..." I don't actually have the energy for this today. Will someone please ban me from this thread? you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Have you ever lied, stolen, hated, etc? That kind of punches holes in all of that. Why would you say something like that? I think if you're trying to be all those things, lying, stealing and hating are not your MO, and if you do slip, God will forgive if you ask for it. It is our lot in life to "sin", which is a bullshit concept anyway. Telling people why you think they're not "perfect", in your eyes or God's, is not your job. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

clever, but you're not normally petty like that comment. He must be getting to you Why was that petty? It's true, the Antichrist IS supposed to be very charming and persuasive to lead folks astray. Hairyjuan is not charismatic, more enigmatic, and anti-dogmatic. He is also not very persuasive, just very persistent and invested in his own viewpoint. Finally, he's not leading anyone anywhere, but he's also not completely off the mark. He just has some issues to deal with about the way the rest of the world tries to conclude that it too wants to be happy and harmonious and perfect. Unless I'm totally missing something... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Man. That is sad. Either that or the cop was so good-looking she lost all sense and reason... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Honestly, I don't know whether to admire that kind of self-confidence or call it arrogance. He seems genuinely convinced that V&E is missing out on the best thing since sushi, as though HE'S the judge recommending his extern! Balls man, solid ones, with plenty of insecurity to skew the trajectory when he throws 'em around! Good stuff. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Now, now. Let's not "jump" to any conclusions. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

And the closing sentence isn't even grammatically correct. I mean, props for the balls to even send the letter, but that kinda nails the coffin shut. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

Huh??? Texas has been the second-largest state in the Union since January 3, 1959. What? Oh that? That's just our backyard oil-field! It ain't even attached! you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

I actually would like the target practice... But I think I'll stick with the dog for now. Maybe get me a Ka-Bar later... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

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