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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 18:21:21 GMT -5
Given that your DH's friend just topped himself, I find you starting this thread astonishing.
People have their demons, Lena. And happily, those who loved them continue to regard them in a good light, regardless. I'm guessing it's easier to deal with the aftermath that way.
Would you have preferred that this guy's girlfriend announce to the world that her BF was a drug-addicted loser? Would that help her cope, or sleep at night, or rebuild her life?
Would you prefer your DH's friend's wife stand up at his funeral and announce that he was a loser too?
I DO get not being all warm and fuzzy, I'm not very warm and fuzzy either. But frankly you are often so harsh.
People struggle with all sorts of demons Lena. Sometimes they win, and sometimes they lose.
Personally, these things always move me to try be MORE compassionate, not less.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Oct 10, 2013 18:22:59 GMT -5
You know Debt, this was uncalled for. There was a reason I asked that thread to be deleted.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 18:25:24 GMT -5
I'm sorry I wasn't aware of that. Would you prefer I delete my comment? No problem.
I'm not sure why you starting this thread was OK and my response wasn't, but whatever. I'll delete it if you prefer.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Oct 10, 2013 18:26:39 GMT -5
You can do whatever you want. I am not a "post" police.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 18:27:50 GMT -5
You know Debt, this was uncalled for. There was a reason I asked that thread to be deleted.
You can do whatever you want. I am not a "post" police.
Are you sure about that?!
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Oct 10, 2013 18:29:54 GMT -5
Yes, I am. I can comment on whatever post I want. Doesn't mean that I am going to say what should or should not be deleted.
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Post by mmhmm on Oct 10, 2013 18:31:23 GMT -5
True, very true. We all make mis-steps at times when we speak, especially when it comes to a subject like death, so I mean no personal disrespect to Lea. I don't know what to say half the time, so I sure wouldn't want to have to say something to the media! (You know, so it could get picked apart like I'm doing here. Oops. Time to practice what I preach.) Say what? Picked apart? Here? Perish the thought!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It already perished, but it keeps coming back. It's the zombie thought.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 18:33:03 GMT -5
You just said you asked for the thread to be deleted. I wasn't aware of that, if I had seen that, I wouldn't have posted, out of respect to you (the OP).
But if you can comment on any post you want, so can I, although I rarely claim that right.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 18:37:49 GMT -5
I'm still curious to hear why what I posted was "uncalled for". I guess my comment was "uncalled for" because I mentioned your DH's friend's suicide?
I guess it's OK for you to diss celebrities and their GF, just because you don't know them? Is that what you mean?
Because even if you don't know them, or watch them on TV, off-set, they are real people, and they are hurting. Just like you and your DH and his late friend's wife.
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Post by zibazinski on Oct 10, 2013 18:38:53 GMT -5
Or because she "worships" the man he was supposed to be, attention is drawn on her.
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Post by Tennesseer on Oct 10, 2013 19:09:46 GMT -5
Or because she "worships" the man he was supposed to be, attention is drawn on her. What an ugly comment.
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Post by thyme4change on Oct 10, 2013 19:39:08 GMT -5
I hang around with a few people who are under 30, and a couple who are under 25, and they tend to talk in absolutes and extremes. "This was the best cookie EVER" "That was the most humiliating thing anyone could ever have happen" etc. There is even a show called "Best Week Ever" (maybe it isn't on anymore) seriously, is every single week better than the last one? I don't let it bother me - I just understand that it is a style, not a literal statement.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Oct 10, 2013 20:01:38 GMT -5
I hang around with a few people who are under 30, and a couple who are under 25, and they tend to talk in absolutes and extremes. "This was the best cookie EVER" "That was the most humiliating thing anyone could ever have happen" etc. There is even a show called "Best Week Ever" (maybe it isn't on anymore) seriously, is every single week better than the last one? I don't let it bother me - I just understand that it is a style, not a literal statement. I know you are right, that's why I said it's stupid.
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