2009-05-01, 04:36 | Link #2421 | |
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I'm not sure if this is the correct place to place this information, but:
Justice Souter To Retire From Supreme Court. Quote:
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2009-05-01, 06:43 | Link #2422 |
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I'm pretty sure ginsberg will be sitting soon giving obama two seats to fill. After rhenquest's death and O'connors retirement the bench is really thinning out of what I consider a predominantly conservative judgeship, though I find that their life appointments only help diminish their own agendas, I still think its a good thing that we have a democrat to get to pick replacements.
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2009-05-01, 14:28 | Link #2424 | ||
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And are you fucking kidding me, we are ignoring what North Koreans are doing? We only care about our own safety? Ok first of all we are not ignoring them we are constantly trying to negotiate them. Secondly why would we want to go war with North Korea? Did you even studied the Korean War? How many lives were lost and the damage it had in our country? And Koreans people were just freed from Japan, the war damaged us so much and us Koreans never want to see such tragedy ever again. Yeah we are so unreasonable because we don't want an a war that could ruin our economy, something that we worked so hard to built up for over last 50years and we don't want to fight against our fellow siblings. Please shut up your post is just full of ignorance.
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2009-05-01, 19:47 | Link #2427 |
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A badass Asian kid (I think he's Korean) got in an argument with this racist b**tard and after getting punched in the face by the belligerent, unleashed his super-awesome kickass kung-fu skills and pwned the dude by breaking his nose. Thoughts? I personally didn't know this sort of thing would really happen. |
2009-05-01, 20:20 | Link #2428 | |
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I am slightly curious. Why did the Korean boy's father taught him to fight back using only his left-hand? Leftist counterstrike? Self-defense is justified but the appropriate action for that matter would be to tell a nearby teacher and explain it rather than fighting back because it will only develop into a more serious matter. More over, there is a reason for why the people in that area are acting the way they are, unless people are going to ignore the entire story. There is two-sides on a coin. In Canada, from what I heard.. Ever since the Olympics.. The Liberals and the NDP motivated by local Chinese propaganda groups are going to force the Conservative government to step down and apologize for not being friendly to China because the Conservative valued human rights over business ties. And for that matter, the Conservatives are being bullied everyday by the Chinese alliance to the point that it is almost seen as if Canada is a soon-to-be Chinese colony. And thus, it explains why the white Canadians students aren't very happy.. Nonetheless, his actions are not justified because racism is bad and also that punching another is also highly inappropriate. Once the Conservatives are forced to step down, the other political parties have the very intention to ignore the United States and NATO, then build strong bilateral ties with China and make Canada into a Chinese colony rather than being an American ally. |
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2009-05-01, 22:41 | Link #2429 | ||
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I've always wished for some self-defense skills. Telling a teacher only marks you as passive and invites more bullying. In fact, the bully will simply learn to do it away from the teacher - the administrators don't have that many rights when it comes to intervening with these things. It's not like they can take it up to the bully's parents either, because every parent thinks their kid is absolutely right, which makes arbitration a total headache. A simple, restrained physical knockdown makes a point that the guy won't forget. All you need to do is plan a little more intelligently and have supportive witnesses around. As for your accusation of the Chinese attempting to take over Canada through the Liberal parties... I need some sources from you. That's a little too incendiary to accept at your word. |
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2009-05-01, 23:11 | Link #2430 | |
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It's how I got the guys that were bullying me to stop, I just started punching them in the face when they attacked me. When dealing with bullies you have to stand up for yourself not run and hide from them, to them that is a game of hide and beat. Edit sorry if it seems like I'm attacking you, but every time when I hear tell a teacher about bullying it makes my blood boil, and no offense is meant by what I said.
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2009-05-01, 23:29 | Link #2431 |
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Well different situations call for different sets of actions. Not all bullies are going to be put at bay by physical force and many times consulting an adult does work. I believe the most effective tactics when dealing with a bully are...
~ Keeping in mind that your sense of self-worth is of importance. When you have to walk away, use assertive language, defuse the bully with humor or employ any other tactic as a means of defense. You're taking back what the bully wants to destroy, your self-confidence. ~ Building friendships with others that share your interest. The buddy system is one of the best ways you to protect yourself from bullies because they typically have an aversion to groups. ~ Stoping the problem by working together with other people to find a way to resolve the issue. There is strength in numbers and you can beat the feeling that you're alone against bullies by sharing your hardships with others. ~ Seeking out the assistance of an adult. The actions of an adult working on your behalf may help stop bullies in their tracks.
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2009-05-02, 01:53 | Link #2432 |
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Bullies don't like it when you stand up for yourself in anyway, and I think in the article the kid had probably tried what Gudio suggested instead of violence, but when that doesn't using physical force as a means to defend yourself from a bully is something that has always happened.
In my case I couldn't use the buddy system as I was the new kid and remained that for years and because of being the new kid and being bullied I couldn't make friends because nobody wanted anything to do with me. In my experience with bullies the teachers just watched or looked away until the victim decided to fight back, and than they broke it up and made the victims feel ashamed for defending themselves. I know that this is just what I have experienced and have seen, and now these people that have bullied me are now people that I trust. I'm just going on personal experience when I say that telling an adult doesn't help and maybe in the case of the kid in the article it didn't and physical force was required, but yeah the fact that he was charged for assault causing bodily harm is just wrong. Walking away may not give the intended result as some bullies will just believe that they have won by making you leave, unless you show that what they have done has not brought you down in the least. When faced with a bully always stand up for yourself and don't let them take away your self-worth or your confidence, but if they corner you and start swinging just start defending yourself. Edit: I forgot to add that even if you use the buddy system, all a bully has to do is get you alone before they start acting tough, usually they do this with a group of people with them. Remember if all else fails confronting a bully one on one can strike fear in them as they usually are cowards, you don't need to use physical force to do it, but show that they don't scare you and if they want to fight you, backing down from a fight can either make it worse or do nothing positive about it. Don't start a fight with them or do anything to become a bully yourself, but if they are just trying to get a group of people that are around them to be impressed by their strength, sometimes it's a bluff, but that depends on the type of bully.
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2009-05-02, 08:30 | Link #2434 | |
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Terrible memmoriies of bully at the elementry level for me, clamed down at high school. The teachers can't do anything for you, its a stupid concept, children are children they will not listen to an adult if they can get away from it scott-free. Its better that the fight only resulted in a broken nose, it could have been much messier.
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2009-05-02, 09:01 | Link #2435 |
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For bullies, it's always a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, you may not have to get into a fight to be rid of them. Instead, you need to give them a good fright, and I do mean firghts that make them at least go "WTF?". Bonus points if it makes them cry. Using this method may invoke the trope You are the Demons, though.
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2009-05-02, 10:42 | Link #2436 | |
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I've been in plenty of physical altercations with a bully and while thats worked on some occasions others they will just come back at me fists flying. Some of them will just try to beat the crap out of you if you fight back and then of course you can fight back in pyshical defense, but why resort to violence if you don't have too. Sometimes you can get away with violence without punishment, but sometimes you can get in more trouble than you intended. I completely understand using violence if all else fails. You should look at those ideas I gave more as an alternative to physically fighting with a bully.
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2009-05-02, 10:51 | Link #2438 |
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Yes, indeed and I've met plenty of those as well. Thats kind of my point really that there are different types of people/situations out there that call for different actions and I think being open to other tactics is a good thing and worth a try. If something doesn't work there is nothing stopping you from trying something else.
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2009-05-02, 11:27 | Link #2439 | |
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if you are being bully, DON"T EVER back down. that will only make things worst. Teachers are absolutely useless in these situations.
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2009-05-02, 11:47 | Link #2440 | |
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Anyways I just think fighting a bully, while being most likely the quickest solution comes with, at times, the cost of the bullied getting punnished for fighting back (at least from my personal expirences), which is why I think its important to try other tactics first before resorting to the tactic of violence.
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