Aristus
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:41 PM
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Couple of weeks ago, I had a talk with an ultra-right wing B*sh-worshipper, and came out of it okay; just needed some DU love.
Today, had another kool-aid drinking sicko in, and I'm unspeakably depressed. He was one of those armchair warriors who never served a day in the armed forces, but thinks he has all the answers on how to win a war, quick and easy. I felt like he would spit on my Gulf War medals if he had a chance. Called Kerry a "coward". Called B*sh the "greatest President ever". Shit like that.
Hold me.
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:43 PM
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:hug: I think a lot of are in that mood today, anyway.
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:44 PM
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:44 PM
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3. ack, that's awful, you DO need some love. |
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:hug: how do you not slug someone like that? you are a saint.
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Aristus
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:45 PM
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7. No, I'm a Medical Assistant. Can't slug a patient. |
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:48 PM
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11. lol, i'd keep a thermometer in their mouth |
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for as long as possible. "oops, i didn't get a correct reading, must do it again. no, keep it in. just a little longer...." :D
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:51 PM
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14. For maximum discomfort, place the thermometer where |
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the SUN DON'T SHINE! :evilgrin:
Actually, I've never had to do that, thank goodness.
I had to draw the guy's blood though. I was a true professional, and made it as quick and painless as possible.
We really ARE better than they, aren't we? B-)
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:55 PM
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and lucky for them :evilgrin:
we are also obviously smarter, what moran would run their mouth like that when someone else is holding a needle? unfreakingbelievable i tell you.
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:02 PM
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18. Sometimes I like to joke with a blood-draw patient. |
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When I affix the tourniquet and tell them to make a fist, I ask them: "You're not gonna take a swing at me, are you? 'Cause I got this big needle, see? and..." :-)
That always gets a big laugh.
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:45 PM
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4. ooooooooooo, an invitation!!! |
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:46 PM
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9. Awwwwwwwww! Thanks, Cat! |
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:45 PM
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5. Oh, I am sorry you were subjected to that. |
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I get steamed every time I hear Kerry called a coward. Does your Kool-Aid drinking acquaintance remember WHICH of the two - Kerry or Bush - was getting his behind shot at in Viet Nam?
Greatest president ever? Yeah, if the criteria for "greatest" includes megalomania, questionable intelligence, dishonesty, a complete lack of integrity, and a penchant for preemptive invasions.
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:45 PM
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6. *BIG love coming your way* |
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----------------------------------------------------------- Save this nation one town, county, and state at a time! http://timeforachange.bluelemur.com/electionreform.htm#why
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:46 PM
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One of the docs where I work is an honest-to-God Vietnam vet, a chopper pilot. Unfortunately, he's been convinced that Kerry did wrong by his fellow soldiers. Can't do much about that at this point, though. Just hang in there.
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:48 PM
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12. I can empathize with you for sure.... |
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Edited on Wed Jan-19-05 10:51 PM by Indiana_Dem
the headline on the front page of my local paper reads "Area residents to attend inauguration". It includes someone in my small town who is a millionaire who donated a million dollars to the Bush campaign. My city has only 36,000. He gave enough for all of us together. Oh yeah, I heard he paid $70,000 a ticket to go to this event.:cry: How can you compete against that? He's genuinely a nice guy and gives away lots of money but how he believes politically is so totally against my grain.
I feel your pain....:pals:
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:48 PM
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13. Don't Feel Bad . . .I Almost Got Into A Fight At The Movies |
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I got into a big fight with one of those types after watching Fahrenheit 9/11 while leaving the movie outside the theatre. He screamed things like that out at the screen through the entire movie. It was bad enough that he was rude, obnoxious and inconsiderate, but he was so disillusioned and oblivious it made me sick. I finally told him to shut up and from there things got really bad. My fiance had to pull me away because I was ready to do battle (verbal of course). Sometimes its just better for all if people keep their stupidity hidden.
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:52 PM
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15. Why doe this asshole call Kerry a coward? |
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For his hasty concession after the election? Or in Viet Nam?
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Wed Jan-19-05 10:56 PM
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17. Vietnam. He starting spouting all that shit the Not-So-Swift Veterans |
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Edited on Wed Jan-19-05 10:58 PM by Aristus
had to say. You can't argue with people like that. They're too far gone.
Actually, I shouldn't argue with patients at all; not professional. I couldn't help myself, though. For some reason, we started talking about Vietnam, and he smugly said: "Innit great to have a Preznit who won't let us lose a war, and won't walk away from it?" How do you ignore crap like that? :shrug:
edit: spelling.
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:03 PM
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19. Perk up and has some cake and a message .... |
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Edited on Wed Jan-19-05 11:05 PM by ronnykmarshall
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:07 PM
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That was good for a laugh! :D
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:12 PM
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24. I'm here for ya babe! |
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:06 PM
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20. Just remember that Bush lied |
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Get your facts straight and stick to them when you are talking to those numbskulls.
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:10 PM
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Does not compute. :argh:
They just ignore the facts when they are inconvenient.
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:18 PM
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But that should not depress the purveyor of facts.
Don't ya see.
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:19 PM
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:22 PM
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(That's Southern for "Bloody good show, Bloke).
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:10 PM
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23. i remember this person, i was there last time too, to give ya a hug.... |
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:hug:
i'm sorry you have to listen to that crap.
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Aristus
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:12 PM
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25. No, this was a different guy. Same talking points though. |
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I guess they both listen to KKKVI talk radio.
Thanks for the hug! :hug: I needed that.
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:27 PM
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33. yes, i remeber you telling me about the other guy...... |
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a while back! that's the last time i've seen you. i got a little freeped today, but the fcc is looking into it! lol !!
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:15 PM
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26. You deserve another medal just for having to listen to assholes |
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or maybe a star.
Hang in there!
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Aristus
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:17 PM
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27. I don't hang in THERE. |
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I hang in HERE! DU. Only place I can keep my sanity. :-)
Thanks for the support! :*
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:20 PM
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30. Aristus, this might help... |
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:24 PM
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YOW! Thanks! (if that was it.....)
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:32 PM
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I was speaking of the Super Mario Reloaded animation. I think you'll like that one, too.
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Wed Jan-19-05 11:33 PM
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The SbB girls brush their teeth with sumthin' niiiiiiiiice! :evilgrin:
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