What on earth is wrong with people?

[jimandyen]

In my opinion I think people do things like that because they don't care and they know they won't
be held accountable for it.

They know there is nothing you can do to them without you getting in some kind of trouble.

It seems like the person who overreacts in these situations gets in more trouble, such as pulling a gun,
smashing a window etc.

Like I told my son at school when he got caught doing something dumb,
the teacher always seems to catch the second one.
Just my thoughts.

[Excaliber]

In my opinion I think people do things like that because they don't care and they know they won't
be held accountable for it.

They know there is nothing you can do to them without you getting in some kind of trouble.

It seems like the person who overreacts in these situations gets in more trouble, such as pulling a gun,
smashing a window etc.

Like I told my son at school when he got caught doing something dumb,
the teacher always seems to catch the second one.
Just my thoughts.

This is true.

If one takes the opportunity to compound another's rudeness and lack of character into a response that could best be described as felony stupid through lack of self control, he's likely to be the one to take the ride.

His day probably won't be improved by seeing the instigator laughing uproariously as he's being driven away in the squad.

There's a lot to be said for a silent response of "Whatever" and carrying on as a preferred tactic for such situations.

[Carry-a-Kimber]

Just goes to prove Sarah Palin was right when she said:

You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.

Pretty sure Obama said that, Palin said
"Do you know what they say the difference is between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick!!"

[Excaliber]

Just goes to prove Sarah Palin was right when she said:

You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig.

Pretty sure Obama said that, Palin said
"Do you know what they say the difference is between a hockey mom and a pit bull? Lipstick!!"

You're right - thanks for the correction.

Fortunately I'm not a candidate for political office, or the leftstream media would be all over me for the gaffe.

[jamisjockey]

It's about 100'F and she's having a bad day....
Take a deep breath, close your eyes and picture her in a bathing suit.

Relax... You'll live longer.

She was a nasty sweat hog. I'd rather picture Hillary Clinton naked than this chick.

[jamisjockey]

You still shop at HEB after they helped kill the sanctuary bill in the legislature yesterday.

What on earth is wrong with people!

Relax. I just barely heard about that yesterday afternoon.
While I would like to avoid HEB, Kroger is a hefty chunk pricier than HEB. My wallet is already being stretched so far.

[ELB]

I s'pose just blowing it off and going on about one's business would be the best response, but I have to admit that this one:

...

LOL me too.
Pull up behind her car, stop.
Get out
walk over to her cart
slowly walk it to the cart return
Amble back to your car.
Maybe check the air pressure.
pull into your space

has a certain appeal to it...

[Oldgringo]

In my opinion I think people do things like that because they don't care and they know they won't
be held accountable for it.

They know there is nothing you can do to them without you getting in some kind of trouble.

It seems like the person who overreacts in these situations gets in more trouble, such as pulling a gun,
smashing a window etc.

Like I told my son at school when he got caught doing something dumb,
the teacher always seems to catch the second one.
Just my thoughts.

It's always somebody else's fault.

These ill-bred tailess adults bi-peds weren't held accountable for their disgusting and/or shameful actions as children and they don't hold their ill-conceived offspring accountable for their actions either. A pox on their houses!

[texanron]

You still shop at HEB after they helped kill the sanctuary bill in the legislature yesterday.

What on earth is wrong with people!

Relax. I just barely heard about that yesterday afternoon.
While I would like to avoid HEB, Kroger is a hefty chunk pricier than HEB. My wallet is already being stretched so far.

Let the grocery store wars begin!

[chasfm11]

This is true.

If one takes the opportunity to compound another's rudeness and lack of character into a response that could best be described as felony stupid through lack of self control, he's likely to be the one to take the ride.

His day probably won't be improved by seeing the instigator laughing uproariously as he's being driven away in the squad.

There's a lot to be said for a silent response of "Whatever" and carrying on as a preferred tactic for such situations.

If you watch any hockey, you can see that this true in sport, too. Instigators seldom go to the penalty box for their deeds. Retaliators always do.

I have to admit that this has been a weak area for me. I think that we, as a society, have become a whole lot more tolerant of rude behavior and downright mean spirited acts than we should be. I have reminded people who were holding up checkout lines while talking on their phones that others would prefer that they finish their phone calls AFTER they checkout. That same mentality as caused me to challenge others for similar rudeness in other situations.

Now, I could be put in the "whatever" column. As bad as dealing with the rude behavior is, I don't need the negative reaction that almost always results from challenging it as an "enhancement" to my days. Those who behave this way are just as likely to escalate the matter if you call them on it. Whatever motivated them to act unreasonably in the first place seems to kick in on steroids afterwards. My guess is that these some of these same folks are road ragers behind the wheel of a car.