The more othododox the religion the more disgusting it is.

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by Zeke

Points?

I'm merely pointing out reality: making you appear ridiculous is, in fact, "too easy."

Likely because it's your normal state.

You're merely nuts. Likely because lunacy is your normal state.

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by barbara

Hook, line, and sinker.....

The fact that Ike is so defensive is quite revealing.... Lol.

You took a completely unprovoked run at me. If you would stop being such a goddamn testing and lecturing yenta it would eliminate most of the problems between us. But it's clear nobody ever taught you that testing is destructive.

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by Ike Bana

You think this is gonna get you points with john? He's always pissed off at me because I won't lay down and die behind any of his silly shit. But you...he thinks you're a fucking lunatic.

Why is 'lay down and die' the metaphor you're stuck on for 'backing down one tiny bit in a pissing contest.' You seem to be putting a lot more on the line than called for--especially for someone who claims not to care what others think....

[barbara]

Originally Posted by Ike Bana

You took a completely unprovoked run at me. If you would stop being such a goddamn testing and lecturing yenta it would eliminate most of the problems between us. But it's clear nobody ever taught you that testing is destructive.

For heaven's sake, Ike..... You just make this way too easy with your off the chart, in your face, posts.

My suggestion, which I know you won't heed.... Is to just chill out and try to enjoy what this place has to offer. It sure beats always being on the defense and encouraging trouble. And.... It might save you from making a fool of yourself...... Maybe....

By the way..... I do think that saying things like "the little woman" and " the blonde" is demeaning to women whether the person those comments are directed to takes offense or not. Expecting women to be submissive is so ingrained into the norms of our society that we often don't realize how much and often the expectation is perpetuated while being social acceptable.

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

Why is 'lay down and die' the metaphor you're stuck on for 'backing down one tiny bit in a pissing contest.' You seem to be putting a lot more on the line than called for--especially for someone who claims not to care what others think....

I did not start this shit today don.

As far as putting anything on the line goes... this is not my actual life. I'm not putting jack shit on the line when I walk in here. Nobody is.

[Ike Bana]

Originally Posted by barbara

For heaven's sake, Ike..... You just make this way too easy with your off the chart, in your face, posts.

My suggestion, which I know you won't heed.... Is to just chill out and try to enjoy what this place has to offer. It sure beats always being on the defense and encouraging trouble. And.... It might save you from making a fool of yourself...... Maybe....

By the way..... I do think that saying things like "the little woman" and " the blonde" is demeaning to women whether the person those comments are directed to takes offense or not. Expecting women to be submissive is so ingrained into the norms of our society that we often don't realize how much and often the expectation is perpetuated while being social acceptable.

I did not take a run at anybody in this joint when I started this thread or replied to posts in it. Show me some in your face post I directed at anybody prior to when you came in here looking for trouble with me. Well now you got it. Don't want it? It's easy as pie, barbara. Here's how it works.

barbara: "You're right Ike, I took a completely unprovoked poke in the eye at you. My apologies."

Ike: "Hey no problem barbara, it's not like I haven't been guilty of the same. Have a nice tax day."

The ball is now in your court.

[barbara]

Originally Posted by Ike Bana

I did not take a run at anybody in this joint when I started this thread or replied to posts in it. Show me some in your face post I directed at anybody prior to when you came in here looking for trouble with me. Well now you got it. Don't want it? It's easy as pie, barbara. Here's how it works.



barbara: "You're right Ike, I took a completely unprovoked poke in the eye at you. My apologies."



Ike: "Hey no problem barbara, it's not like I haven't been guilty of the same. Have a nice tax day."



The ball is now in your court.

Do you suffer from high blood pressure, Ike??

Ike..... I was speaking in general.... Most of the posts you leave here in this forum are defensive and in your face ... There simply is no denying that.
You came here with a chip on your shoulder and every now and then it gets knocked off...... By a GIRL, no less .... 😉

You have a great day, too, Ike. And try to laugh a little. It's good for your health. 😄

[merrylander]

There will be a fifteen yard penalty for piling on.

[Rajoo]

Originally Posted by Ike Bana

Ike: "Hey no problem barbara, it's not like I haven't been guilty of the same. Have a nice tax day."
The ball is now in your court.

So that's what is bothering you today.
My edict: "Ike will not be admonished for any and all verbal transgressions today".

[Boreas]

The point, Ike, is your need to attack when someone pokes fun at you.

As I said earlier, Barbara's mention of your use of a term which clearly objectifies your wife, whether you intend to or not, was a test. Perhaps it was deliberate. Perhaps it wasn't but it was a test. It was a test of whether you had the composure, maturity and self-confidence to respond in a thoughtful manner (or maybe just ignore her) or to fly off the handle and launch into one of your trademark tantrums.