Posts by Drew Morgan

silentpilot6 said:That’s a fair question... especially considering the whole "discrimination" debate. Let's look at it.
I wouldn't date someone struggling with drug addiction or alcoholism—there is just no way. I'm sorry, but I feel that way. To me, those issues carry much more weight than mental illness. A person suffering from a mental health condition isn't responsible for what they're going through, whereas people dealing with addiction are making choices. I don't think anyone in this day and age can claim they "didn't know what they were getting into." 😕
If a girl occasionally makes a mistake or messes up a little 😁... I see that as being on par with having a drink every now and then like everyone else does. 😁

In modern America, alcoholism and drug addiction are officially classified as diseases. ☕

Nathan Newman3 said:If a simple "Beware of Dog" sign isn't enough, what else are we supposed to do? Apparently, the solution is to bake ridiculous requirements into the Animal Welfare Act, like forcing people to tether their dogs in the yard, surrounding the whole property with three-meter barbed wire fences, and keeping a muzzle on them 24/7.

And when nobody actually follows these moronic laws, everyone just blames our "unruly" nature.
It’s pretty clear that the concept of "real life" is completely foreign to some of these lawyers.

That would be a direct violation of the Animal Welfare Act ☕

lonegardener said:I haven't met anyone quite like that. 🤷

That’s why I’m asking—since a few people keep bringing it up... where are you all finding these people? 🤣

They aren't "unbalanced." It's just hyperactive, high-strung people whining about it.

Probably just reached its breaking point. On a chain, right?

You might recall that story from a few years back where a nine-year-old family dog killed a three-year-old child. The kid had been tormenting the dog for ages—pulling hair, grabbing sensitive areas—until the animal finally snapped.

What kind of logic allows a toddler who doesn't understand basic empathy to treat a living creature like a common household object? 😲

hollowtrucker77 said:if the neighbors showed up, then the neighbors should have just left
you don't go near a dog on a chain, period.

honestly, if that dog hadn't been chained up, we wouldn't even be having this conversation, would we?

It’s hard to call. First off, a dog on a chain is frustrated and aggressive by default. Who wouldn't be? In Austria, for example, keeping a dog like that is illegal.

Chaining a dog isn't a solution. Lock the gate, install a doorbell, put up a sign—just don't walk in blindly if there's an aggressive dog. That's how you solve things.

If we were a more civilized nation where laws actually worked and were ENFORCED, we wouldn't be in this mess.

Honestly, it would be a total nightmare. If my husband had schizophrenia, I wouldn't want us to have kids.

restlesstiger102 said:It really doesn't matter whether the dog has an aggressive temperament or not. The fundamental issue is that Klinka was trespassing in a yard where she had absolutely no business being. It’s absurd—it's like if someone broke into my house and my dog attacked them, regardless of whether he’s a "mean" dog or a sweet one, and then I somehow get sued or held liable just because my dog was defending his own territory. 🙄

It is pure nonsense. If you choose to wander onto someone else's private property, you have to accept the inherent risks involved. Most homeowners keep dogs in their yards specifically for the purpose of security and protection.

She had no right to be there? They were neighbors dropping by for a visit, not a gang of burglars. What about the UPS driver? If they aren't allowed in a yard, how does anyone deliver packages?

I'm not blaming the dog or the girl. I'm blaming the practice of chaining animals up and the laws that allow it.

Henry Edwards78 said:hmmm... looks like you might have me pegged for number three, too... XD
I mean... it depends, I'm not always arrogant... 🤣 😢 go ahead and throw stones... 😂 😂

I get the feeling it's just your username, not your actual personality. When it comes to arrogance, I react instantly! It doesn't even have to be directed at me; if it shows up, I'll call it out.

Henry Edwards78 said:Well... yes... I find myself agreeing with point number one here...🙂
In my view, no one holds any inherent superiority over anyone else, and I simply cannot fathom why certain individuals feel the need to posture as if they are some sort of big shot when, in reality, they are just ordinary people like the rest of us.😂😂

Not everyone is cut from the same cloth.🤷

This is an excellent topic, and it actually crossed my mind recently.

For the last few days, I’ve been attempting to compile a list of the most loathsome traits one can possess. 😍

Here is my definitive ranking, though I admit the exact order of repulsion is subjective:

1. Stinginess
2. Selfishness
3. Arrogance
4. Quote
5. Jealousy
6. Cowardice and a total lack of backbone

According to the article, the girl didn't abuse the dog. My guess? The animal went feral because it's kept on a chain 24/7 without any freedom or basic attention.

From a legal standpoint, the poor dog is the one that’s going to take the hit. The owner is at fault for keeping an animal in such inhumane conditions, and the law is at fault for allowing it.

Poor kid, poor dog...

slysailor said:So, my doctor is out here telling me that psychotherapy is basically a non-starter without medication?? 😕

Forget that doctor. Find one who doesn't immediately reach for the prescription pad. Medication just masks symptoms while leaving the root cause untouched. The real danger is when you end up with pill addiction—that’s a disease all its own.

granitedriver15 said:I don't know, sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me.😁

God forbid...😲

Daniel Rodriguez81 raised an identical point in the obsession thread today. Is this kind of satire actually a manifestation of OCD, or does it fall under the umbrella of addiction?

I’m not a fan of medication either, which is why I suggested psychotherapy instead. It’s a long-term commitment, not a quick fix. There is an entire section here dedicated to OCD. Just search for it online to see what others have gone through.

This is textbook OCD. Why don't you go see a therapist?

silentpilot6 said:Honestly, you’d basically be burning his favorite teddy bear right in front of him... I swear, that's easily five hundred times more cruel than just a little discipline with a belt. 😁
Professional counseling... it seems to be the big trend lately. I suppose all those high-priced psychologists and psychiatrists have to make a living somehow 😉... but professional help versus a few swats on the backside? I'm picking the latter. 😁

Honestly, the whole idea of destroying a toy seems straight-up sociopathic to me. Every child is different. What happens when you have a kid who's hurting animals? Do you call a therapist? For some people, moderate corporal punishment might be an acceptable disciplinary tool. For others, it isn't. It's all about the situation.

Casey Ramos78 said:So I was supposed to head downtown today to pick some stuff up—that was the plan, anyway—but then total panic set in. Just this overwhelming dread at the thought of walking through the city streets all by myself again. It drags all those old memories right back to the surface. Honestly, I’ve changed so much lately and I don't feel like that pathetic version of myself anymore, but heading out alone feels like admitting nothing has actually changed. I’m terrified of being alone. Is it just me haunted by the past, or does nobody actually enjoy their own company?

I’ve had these "identity crises"—which is really just code for those moments where it hits you like a freight train that you have absolutely nobody, zero real friends, and you just want to end it all because the loneliness is too much. It hurts. Loneliness is hands down the most painful thing in the world.

A quick thought on everyone else: Why are people so terrified of ending relationships that clearly don't work? They just can't face being alone. That’s my take, anyway. I honestly don't get how some people on this forum could look me in the eye a year ago and say, "Hey, why not just be single? It’s great! You can do this and that!" How can anyone find loneliness "good"? I seriously don't get it, because I can't stand it for another second.

Lately, I've been trying to convince myself that I'm not actually alone, so now I'm scared that if I go downtown solo, it'll prove that this whole past year was just a wash. The truth is, I still don't have anyone to go out with, which just confirms I'm still isolated despite all these imaginary friends I've managed to make.

p.s. When I say "downtown," I just mean hitting the mall—there's no other reason I'd be forced to wander around town.

Why won't you just enjoy a stroll? Go shopping on your own terms. Why, why, why? If you have the funds, it's actually quite liberating.
Being alone and being lonely are two different beasts.

That’s certainly not true; a woman isn't a threat to anyone. Locking someone up in a mental asylum isn't some noble achievement—it's just a tool for repression.

I’m feeling those same strange sensations too—like being stuck in that hazy limbo between waking and dreaming. It's hard to put into words.