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Mar 10, 2011 22:57

So I posted a political thought today that evolved into what became a bit of a nasty fight between two close friends - REAL friends in the flesh that I have met in person and love each in his own way. They however do not know each other from Adam's house cat.

Anyway, my status update read...

I really believe the if the Republicans don't watch it they ( Read more... )

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barak March 11 2011, 05:09:01 UTC
Everyone has room to be tolerant of their friend's beliefs. But demanding, at the insistence of your friendship, that you end a friendship with someone else? Douchebaggery. That's not a friend, that's a control freak. Is he really worth keeping around?

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erstexman March 11 2011, 05:29:40 UTC
Tim that is something I have to consider. If Ixxxx drops out of my life then the answer is easy. I know that right now he sees my action as disloyal, and he does tend to wear his feelings on his sleeve, so time will tell. I have been there for him through very dark times for him - the death of his mother, ongoing health issues that dominated his life for nearly a full year and deep depressions through it all. I was a shoulder for him to cry on many times (over the phone mostly since he is over 1000 miles from here) and when we met in person it was as if we had known each other forever. It just saddens me that he can forget all that in the midst of this.

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barak March 11 2011, 06:14:19 UTC
It strikes me as emotionally manipulative to say "you have to stop being friends with so-and-so, even though I do not know them, because their beliefs (or actions) offend me." Its pretty self-centered ( ... )

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erstexman March 11 2011, 06:20:42 UTC
I sent Ixxxx a long email pretty much outlining my actions and why I have taken them and told him I refuse to take sides. The ball is in his court now if he chooses to remain my friend. If he walks away, so be it. I can apologize for him being offended, but also did his part to attack Sxxx as well, so in my eyes, they are both idiots for attacking each other. I called Sxxx on what he did and he apologized to me for his attack and his tone/language. He will not apologize for his viewpoint and I do not blame him at all.

Anyway, it made for an exciting day I suppose...

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barak March 11 2011, 06:27:31 UTC
If Ixxxx doesn't at least apologize for his treatment of you, I'll kick his ass for you!

Always something up every day!

And here I am, reading LJ when I should be packing for my weekend getaway!

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erstexman March 11 2011, 06:51:27 UTC
Yes pack and have a great weekend in Madison - give Tim, Tim and Joe hugs from me please....

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barak March 11 2011, 07:06:57 UTC
I'll considering giving hugs for you... where's my bribe? What's in it for me to share? ;-)

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erstexman March 11 2011, 07:17:38 UTC
You get the actual hugs for one...

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barak March 11 2011, 14:14:07 UTC
Maybe I'll just keep the hugs for myself!! I'm a hug-whore that way!

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mrdreamjeans March 11 2011, 14:27:56 UTC
What? No hugs for me! I'm going to be there, too! :)

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erstexman March 12 2011, 05:09:24 UTC
Well, I assigned you specifically to Sir Otter, but feel free to hug all the guys for me...

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joebehrsandiego March 11 2011, 07:53:32 UTC
Evan: Tim is giving you some really excellent advice here. I apologize in advance for the strong language, but: Ixxxx and his ilk are like vampires, especially with good-hearted people like you. They demand everything and offer back nothing in return.

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erstexman March 12 2011, 05:09:54 UTC
No need to apologize - I got my answer today...

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bear_left March 12 2011, 22:31:11 UTC
THIS.

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