Sad but true - collecting addiction

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Well said Bob,

My little rant was not directed at hard working, honest, federal employees nor current and former members of the armed services, many of which have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country including my own family members.

Congress on the other hand, with their stellar 18% approval rating, and elected officials who prioritize their own interests over the good of the country disgust me. Why don't we start at the top and fire every Congress person convicted of a felony and not allow convicted felons to run for one of the highest offices in the country. Let's also go after Congress who profits from pre legislation insider trading for profit. And while we're at it let's make them navigate the wonderful healthcare system we have in this country instead of having their own plan. Or how about the greatest country on earth have a clear, concise, energy plan to provide low cost energy to everyone so folks don't have to decide whether to pay their energy bill or eat. Or dismantle the elitist higher education system so everybody, no matter their socioeconomic position can go to college if they want to.

Let's have Congress, who supposedly work for us, rebuild the rungs on the ladder that they dismantled and allow American Citizens to move from lower class to upper middle class within a generation or two.

I could go on but I'm ranting again and I'd rather talk baseball cards...

I kind of figured you weren't, but saw you were starting to get jumped by some who misread your intentions and were starting to take exception to what they thought you were trying to say. Thought I'd throw in to help explain what I figured you meant from the start. And I'm not putting down anyone that may have taken initial exception to what/how you said what you did. gonefishin is a great guy and member. I think he just misinterpreted what you meant because how you said what you did was unfortunately not necessarily the clearest way to maybe put what you were trying to say into a post.

But I do wish a lot more people would take a moment or two to think before they post a quick response. I get crap all the time from people who give me that TLDR (Too Long, Didn't Read) crap, or accuse me of writing War and Peace novels every time I post. But I do that on purpose to make sure someone just doing a quick read of what I posted can't give me crap by misinterpreting what I said. Which is exactly what another group of forum trolls will then possibly do because they have what I have termed the - ASOAG (Attention Span of a Goldfish) Syndrome. That can also probably be morphed into the - COAG (Comprehension of a Goldfish) Syndrome as well. Let's face it, trying to know exactly what someone is saying from a simple online post is not easy, especially if their grammar and punctuation isn't that great, or their Spellcheck kicks in and they miss an error. You also can't easily tell someone's mood or inflection in their speech while reading something they posted either. Everyone properly using emojis or well-placed LOLs would certainly help to hopefully better explain the tone and intent of some posts. Just like using ALL Caps points to shouting or greater emphasis, or even writing in blue colored scrip or print denotes sarcasm. I know I have typos and initial mistakes in many of my posts as well. And is exactly why I'll often go back and re-read what I originally said to then make corrections.

I know when I am not sure what someone initially intended to mean or say in a post, I will try to ask very serious and civil questions to better understand. It is only when I get a sarcastic or other demeaning response back that I will then respond in kind. There's an old adage among carpenters to always measure twice - and cut just once. The same can definitely be said and applicable for most people who decide to frequent and post in online groups and chat rooms from what I've ever seen and experienced. Think twice, post once!

And again, going back to the person this thread was started over, he really does have a significant mental illness, that should also be factored in and considered. Not defending what he ended up doing, but hope he at least gets some help along the way to deal with his OCD affliction as well.