Originally posted by HandyAndyFair Questions; (1) Once upon a time, long time ago, my boss for ten wonderful years (a down to earth, self made multi-millionaire, CEO and owner of the company) reeled me in from my lengthy boardroom assessment of a competitive market situation with a wink and, as he leaned forward, these words, "Bobby, we don't look up a dead horse's arse to figure out what made him die". Lesson learned. So far be it from me to to attempt any 'analysis of paralysis' psychological autopsies to determine what makes otherwise intelligent and sane human beings behave in an unseemly manner and withdraw from striving to be the best they can be. One guess I'll venture, though, is that they've almost entirely stopped thinking and abdicated their volitional decisions to emotional control. (2) I, too, always hope for the best outcomes but, 'No'. Often I do step back to look at sandpaper situations and conclude that I could have trimmed my wings and been less of the underlying cause. Reminds me of Angelou's poem 'I know why the caged bird sings". -gb
(1) What do you feel others are doing to contribute to the problem? (2) Are you surprised when they react negatively to your posts?
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21 Jun 12
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou may have "gotten away with", personal insight.
[b]Fair Questions; (1) Once upon a time, long time ago, my boss for ten wonderful years (a down to earth, self made multi-millionaire, CEO and owner of the company) reeled me in from my lengthy boardroom assessment of a competitive market situation with a wink and, as he leaned forward, these words, "Bobby, we don't look up a dead horse's arse to fi ...[text shortened]... ing cause. Reminds me of Angelou's poem 'I know why the caged bird sings". -gb
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyCaged birds generally don't sing.
Reminds me of Angelou's poem 'I know why the caged bird sings". -gb
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They chrip repetitively, because they have lesser things to do without their true freedom. Angelou may have thought he heard songs, but that was his own rhetorical thinking because he was locked in his own cage also.
Does that ring a bell, or sing a song, or is it simply a chirp from me?
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21 Jun 12
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyHere's where we are so far:
[b]Fair Questions; (1) Once upon a time, long time ago, my boss for ten wonderful years (a down to earth, self made multi-millionaire, CEO and owner of the company) reeled me in from my lengthy boardroom assessment of a competitive market situation with a wink and, as he leaned forward, these words, "Bobby, we don't look up a dead horse's arse to fi ...[text shortened]... derlying cause. Reminds me of Angelou's poem 'I know why the caged bird sings". -gb[/b]
You contend that certain other members are contributing to the problem by responding to your posts emotionally, rather than with rational thought.
You are not surprised when others react to your posts in a negative way and you realize at times that your own attitude could have contributed to the problem.
And now, the key question: What can be done to expunge the rancor and bring you and the others closer together?
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21 Jun 12
Originally posted by HandyAndyI believe he should please himself.
Here's where we are so far:
You contend that certain other members are contributing to the problem by responding to your posts emotionally, rather than with rational thought.
You are not surprised when others react to your posts in a negative way and you realize at times that your own attitude could have contributed to the problem.
And now, the k ...[text shortened]... tion: What can be done to expunge the rancor and bring you and the others closer together?
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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAre you seriously comparing your position within this forum with that of Maya Angelou and the struggles she experienced against poverty, racism and sexual abuse?
I, too, always hope for the best outcomes but, 'No'. Often I do step back to look at sandpaper situations and conclude that I could have trimmed my wings and been less of the underlying cause. Reminds me of Angelou's poem 'I know why the caged bird sings".
21 Jun 12
Originally posted by divegeesterHow do you know there isn't a comparison?
Are you seriously comparing your position within this forum with that of Maya Angelou and the struggles she experienced against poverty, racism and sexual abuse?
What do you actually know about GB, or have even tried to find out?
All you seem to have is the herd mentality of throwing insults in his direction every chance you get.