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uppityperson

(115,681 posts) Fri Jan 10, 2014, 03:51 PM Jan 2014

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because it is boring.

Why do so many people in the world pick on other people because of a physical trait rather than because of their personality or what they do?

Why is there so much time discussing this rather than criticizing assholes for being assholes?

Distraction? Boredom? Onslaught of rapid communication and 10 second sound bites decreasing the ability to have complicated thought processes? Because people are emotional creatures who seek facts to back up their emotions rather than the other way around?

How about not getting bogged down in arguing or focusing on such qualities and instead continue to hold their feet to the fire while being glad when the assholes get taken down?

As I said, I am sure this will sink as it is boring. Oh well, it helps my thought process to write this out. Stay warm.

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This thread will sink [View all] uppityperson Jan 2014 OP

It may sink, mine usuallly do but this is worth saying, thank you uppityperson...what a name :-) redstatebluegirl Jan 2014 #1

Selective Outrage- snooper2 Jan 2014 #2

"because it is boring" NoOneMan Jan 2014 #3

I would say B is due to A. redqueen Jan 2014 #4

k&r NoOneMan Jan 2014 #9

Christie is unhealthy, morbidly obese. There is no question about it. closeupready Jan 2014 #5

Many see it as a lack of self discipline, a characteristic they would want in a leader. nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #11

Did you mean, 'wouldn't want in a leader'? closeupready Jan 2014 #14

He, to many, lacks the characteristic of self-discipline and it is self-discipline that they want in arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #18

but going after Bill Clinton because of HIS lack of self control ProdigalJunkMail Jan 2014 #16

I agree, Bill Clinton did lack self-discipline but he got away with it because he could "hide" it. arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #20

It would have been more reprehensible... Blanks Jan 2014 #67

I think that's an awful oversimplification to say fat = no self control Bradical79 Jan 2014 #46

Oh I agree, I was only pointing out how some people feel. nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #47

That is how some see it, not how I see it! nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #68

If Christie doesn't have self-control when it comes to his diet, Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #13

Show me proof of causation. laundry_queen Jan 2014 #37

Look at his waistline. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #38

Wow. laundry_queen Jan 2014 #40

It must be lonely up on that high horse. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #41

I don't think I've ever seen a thoughtful post from you so I'm not the one on my high horse. nt laundry_queen Jan 2014 #42

Likewise. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #43

LOL, I don't doubt it laundry_queen Jan 2014 #45

What president do you like, did you like? Or other politician. Thanks. uppityperson Jan 2014 #52

I'm not quite sure what this has to do with anything. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #53

JFK had no self control as far as having sex with random women. uppityperson Jan 2014 #54

Having sex with random women has nothing to do with self-control. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #55

You are JFK? Wow, I thought he'd been shot. And your comments on Christie are very false. uppityperson Jan 2014 #56

Good for him. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #57

Of course he is a jerk. nt uppityperson Jan 2014 #58

Because someone overeats they would be more likely to nuke someone? Major Nikon Jan 2014 #39

Yea, funny how it's only fat people's supposed lack of self control that gets transferred to the laundry_queen Jan 2014 #44

What I was trying to point out is that some people actually use that criteria to make their arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #50

Yes. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #60

Another donut or nuke NK... Major Nikon Jan 2014 #61

Since he HAS lost a lot of weight, you might rethink that. uppityperson Jan 2014 #63

Nope. Vashta Nerada Jan 2014 #64

Presented with facts that disprove what you said and your response is "nope"? Oh. Well, thanks for uppityperson Jan 2014 #66

Well, if you "hate" someone for their views, it's much easier--not necessarily better, but easier-- MADem Jan 2014 #6

For those not ruled by the most salient, I agree with you! nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #24

This thread will sink? randome Jan 2014 #7

They don't pick on Christie BECAUSE he's fat. Martin Eden Jan 2014 #8

Exactly! Some people have issues with the president on the NSA, Drones, "77 dimension chess" and hughee99 Jan 2014 #12

"Are all of his (Obama's) personal attributes ridiculed here?" Martin Eden Jan 2014 #34

You made the argument that if someone is unlikable, all attributes are "on the table". hughee99 Jan 2014 #36

No, you are mistaken in your interpretation of my posts. Martin Eden Jan 2014 #48

Ah, okay. I clearly misunderstood. hughee99 Jan 2014 #49

Lazy minds usually attach to the most salient feature of another, it requires the least amount arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #10

Rather like referring to people as ... GeorgeGist Jan 2014 #30

I guess, if the shoe fits…they can wear it. nt arthritisR_US Jan 2014 #31

It enhances the Two Minute Hate. Maedhros Jan 2014 #15

It's easier to justify saying something crass when you dislike the person in question. herding cats Jan 2014 #17

It is not at all unusual for various species of animals to ostracize unusual specimens jberryhill Jan 2014 #19

Yeah, well, various species of animals eat their young and their poop too. nolabear Jan 2014 #21

"Rising above isn't a bad idea" jberryhill Jan 2014 #25

Human nature; a reminder of how imperfect we all are (for lack of a better term).... NRaleighLiberal Jan 2014 #22

Physical trait? You refer to the anal sphincter three times. nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2014 #23

I noticed that too. Someone complaining, rightfully so, that people are calling other people names. A Simple Game Jan 2014 #33

i will give this a kick. picking on appearance is bullying behavior Liberal_in_LA Jan 2014 #26

It's not boring. Sissyk Jan 2014 #27

Distractions Lower Our IQs from Sciemtifc American: freshwest Jan 2014 #28

Indeed ... GeorgeGist Jan 2014 #32

i was called "skinny" during my grade school days madrchsod Jan 2014 #29

Christie is a grandstanding oaf secondvariety Jan 2014 #35

Anti-sink reply... Jamastiene Jan 2014 #51

... cyberswede Jan 2014 #59

"I am sure this will sink as it is boring." NealK Jan 2014 #62

you want I should kick your boring, sinking ass, uppityperson? Skittles Jan 2014 #65

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #69

your disgusting! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #70

she luvs me uppityperson Jan 2014 #71

Yeah she not a fan of me either. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #72

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #73

She keeps kicking your thread, though! greatauntoftriplets Jan 2014 #74

Wish she'd quit spamming her selfies though. uppityperson Jan 2014 #75

Yeah. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2014 #76

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #78

would you stop! hrmjustin Jan 2014 #79

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