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420GOAT
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Joined: March 31, 2006
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Location: Wilmington, CA on a nice quiet street but still in the 'hood
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its ok, my Dad is hard to reach, he drinks, lives in San diego. he has not seen my son in over two years. ive accepted the fact that hes gone and its sad he did so much for us but in the end it all fell aprt. wierd but thats why i stay on top of things. my fathers day was not the best either. i spent my money on a music festival Saturday, and got shit when i wanted to work on my bus Sunday. then she wonders why her mothers days are fucked every year too. payback is a mother. 
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HotRodedXXX
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Joined: April 23, 2004
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Location: Pensacola, FL
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My father decided on Wednesday that his life wasn't worth living and attempted suicide. Just another train wreck.
Things could always be worse. |
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millerje78
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Joined: October 16, 2005
Posts: 2445
Location: Holmes County, Ohio
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Now how about a little kumbyah....anyone want smores?
"it takes a village"...whatta a load of new age crap,an angle on the commune theory without the best part...the free love... |
"it takes a village" was a buncha feel good crap made up to shift responsibility of parents actions or lack of actions and responsibility upon a general public.
a poor attempt to make it all cute and justify defective social programs run by people who don't care.
personal responsibility is what it takes,
for yourself and what you make.
sorry about your dad shiningstar76, but it also looks like you don't need him to be the best you can be. |
actually, gentlemen...its an ancient African social proverb, where all life and culture began. New Age?? at least get your facts straight before spouting off. You are of course entitled to your opinion and I respect that. I look at it from the perspective of my church family, and relying on community effort to set the example of living well, and acting like a civilized person that treats people as they wish to be treated.
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johnnypan
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Joined: October 24, 2007
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Location: sackamenna
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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| johnnypan wrote: |
Now how about a little kumbyah....anyone want smores?
"it takes a village"...whatta a load of new age crap,an angle on the commune theory without the best part...the free love... |
"it takes a village" was a buncha feel good crap made up to shift responsibility of parents actions or lack of actions and responsibility upon a general public.
a poor attempt to make it all cute and justify defective social programs run by people who don't care.
personal responsibility is what it takes,
for yourself and what you make.
sorry about your dad shiningstar76, but it also looks like you don't need him to be the best you can be. |
actually, gentlemen...its an ancient African social proverb, where all life and culture began. New Age?? at least get your facts straight before spouting off. You are of course entitled to your opinion and I respect that. I look at it from the perspective of my church family, and relying on community effort to set the example of living well, and acting like a civilized person that treats people as they wish to be treated. |
Taken in its best light that is the true meaning....Problem is everytime I see "it takes a village" I can hear Hillary sayin it...and that IMO wipes away any chance it has pertaining to christian brotherhood... |
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Lee.
Samba Animal Controller
Joined: December 22, 2003
Posts: 3079
Location: Denver, CO
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| Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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My father decided on Wednesday that his life wasn't worth living and attempted suicide. Just another train wreck.
Things could always be worse. |
Mine followed through with it a few years ago. He never got to meet his grandson. That really sucks.
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Foxx
Uncle Meat
Joined: August 27, 2001
Posts: 4897
Location: at the computer,.......DUH!
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 3:57 am Post subject: |
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| millerje78 wrote: |
| Foxx wrote: |
| johnnypan wrote: |
Now how about a little kumbyah....anyone want smores?
"it takes a village"...whatta a load of new age crap,an angle on the commune theory without the best part...the free love... |
"it takes a village" was a buncha feel good crap made up to shift responsibility of parents actions or lack of actions and responsibility upon a general public.
a poor attempt to make it all cute and justify defective social programs run by people who don't care.
personal responsibility is what it takes,
for yourself and what you make.
sorry about your dad shiningstar76, but it also looks like you don't need him to be the best you can be. |
actually, gentlemen...its an ancient African social proverb, where all life and culture began. New Age?? at least get your facts straight before spouting off. You are of course entitled to your opinion and I respect that. I look at it from the perspective of my church family, and relying on community effort to set the example of living well, and acting like a civilized person that treats people as they wish to be treated. |
yes, i know the origins of it and the ghost writer (Barbara Feinman) that got no credit for her work on the book too and how it turned into some bullshit catch phrase to justify pawing your kids and responsibility off to someone else.
that was fine and good for Africa, when all, including food, was shared with the community and a TRUE Communism was practiced without greed, but it doesn't mean crap in today's society.
personal responsibility is what it takes,
for yourself and what you make.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village
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johnnypan
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Joined: October 24, 2007
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Location: sackamenna
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| Foxx wrote: |
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| Foxx wrote: |
| johnnypan wrote: |
Now how about a little kumbyah....anyone want smores?
"it takes a village"...whatta a load of new age crap,an angle on the commune theory without the best part...the free love... |
"it takes a village" was a buncha feel good crap made up to shift responsibility of parents actions or lack of actions and responsibility upon a general public.
a poor attempt to make it all cute and justify defective social programs run by people who don't care.
personal responsibility is what it takes,
for yourself and what you make.
sorry about your dad shiningstar76, but it also looks like you don't need him to be the best you can be. |
actually, gentlemen...its an ancient African social proverb, where all life and culture began. New Age?? at least get your facts straight before spouting off. You are of course entitled to your opinion and I respect that. I look at it from the perspective of my church family, and relying on community effort to set the example of living well, and acting like a civilized person that treats people as they wish to be treated. |
yes, i know the origins of it and the ghost writer (Barbara Feinman) that got no credit for her work on the book too and how it turned into some bullshit catch phrase to justify pawing your kids and responsibility off to someone else.
that was fine and good for Africa, when all, including food, was shared with the community and a TRUE Communism was practiced without greed, but it doesn't mean crap in today's society.
personal responsibility is what it takes,
for yourself and what you make.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Takes_a_Village |
Yep..."it takes a village" ...bunch a perverts  ...look what it did for sub saharan Africa...Aids,famine,genocide,vast areas ruled by warlords by the point of a gun. Here in the states a lack of personal responsibility in raising children has all kinds of ramifications...I believe our "it takes a village" mentality has led to a higher rate of parental abandonment...in the old days if ya left yer kids their standard of living hit the bottom,and society as a whole considered it aberrant behavior to do so.Today the foster care system,welfare and child support garnishment allow the parent an "out",an excuse to justify their abandonment...the children are cared for in their eyes, and they are free to self indulge. |
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Ian
Samba Moderator
Joined: August 28, 2002
Posts: 4932
Location: 713
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mine told me my shop was too little too late and wasn't going to talk to me until i have changed what i am doing.
i told my mom it's not going to stop anytime soon.
on the plus side my step-dad is pretty legit and we had a good bbq.
back to the shop for the day....
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Vanhag
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Joined: June 29, 2003
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Location: Desert Coast
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I had a great fathers day!
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crofty
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Location: Land of Whine and Phonies
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:51 am Post subject: |
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| I had a great fathers day! |
Me too!
And on the plus side, Foxx and Johnny aren't related to me! Win, Win!
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Jennepher 
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69 Jim
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Joined: September 27, 2004
Posts: 6264
Location: Chickengeorge's Neighbor
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:12 am Post subject: |
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My father decided on Wednesday that his life wasn't worth living and attempted suicide. Just another train wreck.
Things could always be worse. |
Mine followed through with it a few years ago. He never got to meet his grandson. That really sucks. |
Sorry to hear that lee. . |
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TimGud
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Joined: March 03, 2002
Posts: 6459
Location: Rio Rico Arizona
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| I had a great fathers day! |
Me too!
And on the plus side, Foxx and Johnny aren't related to me! Win, Win! |
Same here.
Have had issues with my father in the past but got over it and he has made up for his short comings. |
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Foxx
Uncle Meat
Joined: August 27, 2001
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Location: at the computer,.......DUH!
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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And on the plus side, Foxx and Johnny aren't related to me! Win, Win! |
indeed,.. my day looks better and better as it progresses
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MrBreeze
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Joined: October 06, 2002
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Location: Lawn Guyland, Noo Yawk
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My father died on '05 and I miss him every day. He wasn't perfect, but he tried.
Sorry for those that don't have a good relationship. Personally I've been lucky with my family, but I never understood the "it's family, you have to like them" mentality
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Foxx
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My father died on '05 and I miss him every day. He wasn't perfect, but he tried.
Sorry for those that don't have a good relationship. Personally I've been lucky with my family, but I never understood the "it's family, you have to like them" mentality |
mine passed in 92,i still miss him.
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johnnypan
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| I had a great fathers day! |
Me too!
And on the plus side, Foxx and Johnny aren't related to me! Win, Win! |
it takes a village....to house an idiot... |
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iowegian
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Joined: February 16, 2005
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Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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My father decided on Wednesday that his life wasn't worth living and attempted suicide. Just another train wreck.
Things could always be worse. |
Mine followed through with it a few years ago. He never got to meet his grandson. That really sucks. |
Sorry to hear that lee. . |
I knew that, Lee, but it still hurts to hear it. The thought has passed through my alleged brain on occasion----but I always chicken out. |
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Derek Cobb
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I went camping with my son at a VW show on Fathers Day. We drank a few beers together, talked about life, women and politics and watched the stars and fireflies. It was a very good day.
My father died years ago and I always felt lonely and hurt on Fathers Day, but now I am the Father, and it's it's a good thing now.
Hold tight fellows, most things change with time... |
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