tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post833948907994047982..comments2024-03-01T00:42:30.839-08:00Comments on LIFT-RUN-BANG: From my Facebook about the Ohio School shootings..........Paul Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-87857113165478839922012-03-08T08:33:30.527-08:002012-03-08T08:33:30.527-08:00My argument makes all the sense in the world actua...My argument makes all the sense in the world actually. <br /><br />I think you and a whole bunch of other people completely missed the point of this opinion piece. I really do. <br /><br />No where did I condone bullying. I said it's a normal part of growing up. The best way to deal with a bully is to stand up to him. Generally that means letting him know you're not afraid to throw Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-74874768301226556822012-03-08T08:11:34.897-08:002012-03-08T08:11:34.897-08:00I'm sorry paul but your argument doesn't m...I'm sorry paul but your argument doesn't make any sense. You really need to list some scenarios of good reasons to fight and not to fight. Do you agree with Rick that self defense or defense of others is the only reason to get in a fight? It doesn't sound like it. It seems like you feel disrepect is enough to start a fight. And who exactly are pussies? I see you point on people Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-62556231525779253402012-03-07T07:27:13.616-08:002012-03-07T07:27:13.616-08:00Feminism killed the "treat a lady with proper...Feminism killed the "treat a lady with proper respect" part. Both in it's effects on women and on men.ONPumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015128399013654172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-56731053172225996092012-02-29T15:15:14.060-08:002012-02-29T15:15:14.060-08:00Let me add however, that it's no good either t...Let me add however, that it's no good either to be strong like bull, smart like tractor. <br /><br />Every male out there should be trying to better himself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. This is what alpha is really all about.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-6194632027922406692012-02-29T15:14:03.039-08:002012-02-29T15:14:03.039-08:00Fatman - Too much prosperity will breed weakness. ...Fatman - Too much prosperity will breed weakness. This is a motto I believe to be unconditionally true.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-75848560037838457382012-02-29T14:16:12.907-08:002012-02-29T14:16:12.907-08:00It's no wonder that physical confrontation is ...It's no wonder that physical confrontation is dying out. In today's society (speaking in general, not just the US) physical domination and aggressiveness have become obsolete. There just isn't a need for that anymore. A true alpha male will never encounter physical adversity.<br /><br />Alpha males of the modern world do not lift weights or fight other males for domination (at least Fatmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-30932187317774206072012-02-29T07:00:46.697-08:002012-02-29T07:00:46.697-08:00Thanks man. Hold off on the t-shirt guy. I am go...Thanks man. Hold off on the t-shirt guy. I am going to have some new ones here soon for WAY cheaper and WAY more fucking awesome.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-67960796989716046382012-02-29T06:50:38.655-08:002012-02-29T06:50:38.655-08:00Well said Paul, I couln't agree more.
Damm!,...Well said Paul, I couln't agree more. <br /><br />Damm!, L-R-B is becoming one of my favourite reads; next I'm going to have the T-shirt as well!Hitower77https://www.blogger.com/profile/13300512565890947343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-35854848831930560612012-02-28T19:32:08.434-08:002012-02-28T19:32:08.434-08:00Great post.
One of my fave movies lines of all ti...Great post.<br /><br />One of my fave movies lines of all time is from Fight Club.<br /><br />"How much can you possibly know about yourself if you've never been in a fight?"<br /><br />I think a lot of these youths think they will be just fine if that kind of situation arises, but if you have never been punched in the face, it is a very shocking experience and I've seen a lot Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-74200761598437602372012-02-28T19:06:42.797-08:002012-02-28T19:06:42.797-08:00PREACH! I could not agree with this post any more....PREACH! I could not agree with this post any more. I am a government teacher, and am flabbergasted at this generation's definition of what a "man" is and how they see themselves as entering into manhood. <br /><br />Obviously, fighting and learning how to turn violence into constructive destruction is only one piece of the "growing up" puzzle, but, I believe it is an Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-73394976244833056012012-02-28T16:48:57.300-08:002012-02-28T16:48:57.300-08:00My sentiments exactly brother. If you are going t...My sentiments exactly brother. If you are going to throw down, do so over something honorable or because of a situation you had no other choice in. Give options. But if you DO have to throwdown, meet violence with more violence. Tear that mother fuckers skin off and wear it around as a suit.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-51232378750142964712012-02-28T16:27:40.003-08:002012-02-28T16:27:40.003-08:00Exactly Paul. Punching some in the face because t...Exactly Paul. Punching some in the face because they told someone on Facebook that you were a pussy is dumb. Yes, it was disrespectful that they called you a pussy, but was it enough to smash someone over that? I dont think so. Words dont mean shit, they are just words.<br /><br />Taking care of business after a bully shoves you down in front of a hall way full of your peers is completely Rick & The Family!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09889103947680623666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-45549198748994501402012-02-28T16:05:22.547-08:002012-02-28T16:05:22.547-08:00Which is is Rick?
Are men not supposed to fist f...Which is is Rick? <br /><br />Are men not supposed to fist fight, or are they supposed to take it to another level when someone doesn't respect you? <br /><br />Don't fist fight, or take care of business when you're out of options? <br /><br />If you want peace, prepare for war. <br /><br />If I may, I think what you meant to say was, I don't think we as men are supposed to Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-34815970989384738172012-02-28T15:35:02.465-08:002012-02-28T15:35:02.465-08:00Paul,
I don't think we as men are supposed to...Paul,<br /><br />I don't think we as men are supposed to fist fight. I am raising my 3 boys the same way my dad raised me: keep your hands to yourself and respect everyone until it is time to not respect. Basically, unless someone puts their hands on you, or advances towards you in an obvious attack, there is no reason to take it to another level. Once you are out of options, absolutely Rick & The Family!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09889103947680623666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-47597638316042591672012-02-28T15:11:57.876-08:002012-02-28T15:11:57.876-08:00Tragic that she died, obviously.
But nothing in...Tragic that she died, obviously. <br /><br />But nothing in that write up says anything out line happened. <br /><br />No weapons were used, the fight was brief, and both walked away. <br /><br />I musta had 50 incidents like this growing up. <br /><br />My guess is, she had an undiscovered medical condition and the fight exacerbated it. This kind of thing would be an incredibly rare Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-46141562785771345792012-02-28T15:03:36.158-08:002012-02-28T15:03:36.158-08:00Nathan - "more traditionally feminine charact...Nathan - "more traditionally feminine characteristics such as obedience and compromise are simply more optimal for most citizens in modern society. That's not a value statement, just a factual statement about how a social system seems to work."<br /><br />What society is it you speak of? Just the current one we live in? In other countries? This is a very blank statement that is Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-56074586376085292172012-02-28T14:40:20.156-08:002012-02-28T14:40:20.156-08:00This has nothing to do with the shooter, but that&...This has nothing to do with the shooter, but that's ok with me, since I try to avoid blaming crazy actions by a few outliers on general social trends. If suppressing violence in schools was a significant factor in school shootings, I think we'd see one every day, just as if bullying caused gay kids to commit suicide, there wouldn't be a single gay adult. There's always going toNathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617470049346749862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-73129294108405669462012-02-28T14:11:00.713-08:002012-02-28T14:11:00.713-08:00Paul, thoughts on this?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/0...Paul, thoughts on this?<br /><br />http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/27/justice/california-girl-dead/index.html?hpt=hp_t3Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180050352436216084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-6543012476921805692012-02-28T11:55:25.533-08:002012-02-28T11:55:25.533-08:00There should always be respect and honor. That sh...There should always be respect and honor. That should be at the forefront of every males principles. But sometimes difference can't be solved through words. In these instances, an HONORABLE fight isn't a problem. And shouldn't be viewed as one. <br /><br />That is where I believe we have gone wrong. You're hitting on part of it. The loss of respect for your fellow man, and Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-33037984570772682442012-02-28T11:46:30.521-08:002012-02-28T11:46:30.521-08:00Too many people having too many goddamn kids!
Rea...Too many people having too many goddamn kids!<br /><br />Really doe, I'm with you on principle about fist-fighting being better than gunplay, but how about simple respect, honesty, and accountability? We can't take the fight outta fighters, or asshole outta assholes, but if some simple values were more prevalent, there'd be a lot less stupid shit going on.<br /><br />Thanks for the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-83004979807020782062012-02-28T11:33:05.351-08:002012-02-28T11:33:05.351-08:00I'm with ya dawg. People love to become keybo...I'm with ya dawg. People love to become keyboard warriors when they already know in real life, they would never run their mouth like that.<br /><br />I already know it, so no need to point out the obvious. ;-)<br /><br />And great quote.Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-47652720394984746192012-02-28T11:22:15.611-08:002012-02-28T11:22:15.611-08:00Yeah I know fella, I quite agree, but its just a p...Yeah I know fella, I quite agree, but its just a pet peeve of mine the way people behave behind a keyboard, and technology in general. I guess I'm old school, yes it's fine to disagree with someone's opinion but have some respect. Anyway, enough of that, here's a saying I have hanging around my desk...<br /><br />"Any person capable of angering you becomes your master;<br /Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469979475852673981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-29222702174975076962012-02-28T07:10:01.648-08:002012-02-28T07:10:01.648-08:00Everyone gets an opinion Steven. There's noth...Everyone gets an opinion Steven. There's nothing wrong with someone having an opposing view of me, or even being an asshole about it. Remember, I get all the power to be offended or not. I didn't have to approve his comment, but then that'd just make me worse than him. <br /><br />It's better to exercise the power to not be offended or pissed off when someone insults you Paul Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15352715396075897963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-63549074324819993602012-02-28T06:52:26.978-08:002012-02-28T06:52:26.978-08:00@ Handera, Would you speak like this to Paul in pe...@ Handera, Would you speak like this to Paul in person?<br /><br />You're just another fucking internet warrior that needs a good bitch slap.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469979475852673981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141022388560653061.post-17881476537197204892012-02-28T05:24:45.563-08:002012-02-28T05:24:45.563-08:00Yup, simple as that.Yup, simple as that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com