I got the devil in my ear...

[BeerThirty]

I've always been one to take the high road. It's how I was raised, it's part of my faith and, honestly, it just seems like the common sense "right" thing to do as a decent human being.

But the older I get, the more and more the little voices in my head are tempting me not give a hoot. I'm just tired of being the guy that tries to mind his own business, stays chill, bites his tongue, takes the chewing or backs down to deescalate. If someone can wrong you, why is it not acceptable to return the favor in a similar fashion? Why is it acceptable for "the other person" to get away with it, but then when you react with the same behavior, you get chastised because "you know better"? Frankly, I'm beginning to believe if someone can make me feel like trash, then I have every right to do the same.

I remember being a kid around my grandfather. He was always ornery, cussing and didn't have much of a filter but.... you know what? He always spoke the truth and what was on his mind. For that reason, people didn't like being around him much. But I will say this: now that I'm older and understand better, it's almost like I have an appreciation and admiration for people like this. Sure, they might be jerks and not have many friends, but at least you know where they stand and they don't have to sugar coat anything.

Does anyone else feel like this?

 

[Dutch]

Been like that for the for years. My wife hates it. Always flapping her gums about how I need to get the filter between my brain and mouth fixed.

Folks do not want to hear the truth, and can't handle it when they do.

 

[bass4fun]

Resist the temptation to change. Very few decent people now-a-days. You sound like a dying breed. But remember these Words:
He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 

[Railroader]

I always give people whatever they give me.

Sometimes a little extra...

That's how I was raised.

 

[Pig Predator]

If there were more people in this world like your grandfather; we wouldn't be in this mess we're in today.


Come on in, the water is fine....

 

[Nicodemus]

I'll get with you later this evening on this stuff.


Regards, a true ornery old man.

 

[Dutch]

If there were more people in this world like your grandfather; we wouldn't be in this mess we're in today.


Come on in, the water is fine....

Exactly.

 

[NE GA Pappy]

There is a difference in speaking the truth and being an hind part expelling orifice. I can tell my children and grand children the truth with out being a complete jerk. They still may not like what I am saying, but I don't have to insult them, use foul language or yell and scream to tell them the truth.

I don't always succeed in treating them as I should, but I am trying awfully hard to do that.

 

[fflintlock]

I'm like your grandfather and everyone that knows me, knows it too. I'm blunt and to the point and I can live with it...

 

[BeerThirty]

There is a difference in speaking the truth and being an hind part expelling orifice. I can tell my children and grand children the truth with out being a complete jerk. They still may not like what I am saying, but I don't have to insult them, use foul language or yell and scream to tell them the truth.

I don't always succeed in treating them as I should, but I am trying awfully hard to do that.

I think you're onto something, about the delivery.

I've traditionally taken your approach. Not using insults, foul language or screaming. The devil is tellin me maybe I should.

 

[Pig Predator]

There is a difference in speaking the truth and being an hind part expelling orifice. I can tell my children and grand children the truth with out being a complete jerk. They still may not like what I am saying, but I don't have to insult them, use foul language or yell and scream to tell them the truth.

I don't always succeed in treating them as I should, but I am trying awfully hard to do that.

I don't think any of us are talking about children and no one mentioned screaming. I'm talking about folks that know better.

 

[livinoutdoors]

I always give people whatever they give me.

Sometimes a little extra...

That's how I was raised.

You cant say it any better than this really. Good words to live by.

 

[kingfish]

A long time ago, the preacher at my church said something that absolutely changed my life for the better... "No one, and I mean no one, is getting away with anything". I heard that, took a huge, deep breath and my life has been better ever since.

 

[slow motion]

Resist the temptation. I try to live and let live. Honestly I've found that even the ornery ones, when treated with respect, will treat you differently as well. Dang few people in this world ain't worth knowing. Though some are difficult to be around for long.

 

[slow motion]

Course if somebody is in your face that's a different story.

 

[Browning Slayer]

I've never had a problem speaking my mind about anything.

And if you stay away from stupid people in your life, it makes it easier.

 

[Hilsman]

I've never had a problem speaking my mind about anything.

And if you stay away from stupid people in your life, it makes it easier.

But they seem to be everywhere these days

 

[NCHillbilly]

I tend to treat people pretty much exactly like they treat me.

 

[slow motion]

I've never had a problem speaking my mind about anything.

And if you stay away from stupid people in your life, it makes it easier.

I don't know Slayer. You've put up with me. Was just a few minutes at a time though so maybe that don't count.

 

[The Original Rooster]

I treat folks I like well, and folks I don't like not at all. If I like you, you'll know it and if I don't, you'll never see me. Pretty simple strategy.