Personal responsibility and the Right Wing

[nadinbrzezinski]

Ok this is sort of a rant, but also a study in personality.

We know a local retailer, whose manager did something that was a huge no-no, legally and ethically, the kind of no-no that would have allowed me to FIRE his sorry ass with cause... IMMEDIATELY and ON THE SPOT... yes the kind that opens you to huge liabities.

What are they doing? They're waiting for the fire storm to pass... instead of facing it right on and DOING something about it.... aka they are avoiding the responsibility they hold on this as they are the owners... (and I wonder if any of the affected parties is talking to a lawyer as he has not been seen since it occurred)

Then we had a small accident at the store... long story short, it was my foot... which is now in a boot. It has been over a week, but they have yet to call and ask, is there anything we can do? (Before anybody suggests talking to a lawyer, it would drive the business out of business and take jobs away... so no) Well they have not.

We know the wife is a fundie... and increasingly I fear we got an extremely clear view into the taking personal responsibly shtick by Right Wingers, folks it is simply not done. If they called, they might have to admit something happened, and if they did that they might have to have their insurance pay (thankfully I have medical insurance) and their rates will go up... so if we ignore it well it will go away. But they are christian folk doing the christian thing (and for those who follow the principles of the faith you know how far from the principles this is)

Now translate this to national policy, and why people like to follow the wacko in charge... who will also NEVER admit any responsibility for any wrong doing... it is in their make up... and if there is a hell... ironically the Fundie wife who believes I will burn in hell since I am Jewish and I game, will actually go there... funny, ain't it?

[BOSSHOG]

1. They spend their time

ensuring that everyone else takes personal responsibility for their actions. So the good "christians" in this country get totally exhausted from that task and sometimes fall off the wagon if you will. But they are saved and are ensured a trip to heaven so its okay if they are hypocritical scum.

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. Trust me I considered the lawyer

but at least one of the employees we like, now if he should leave in the next two months, I will consider a lawyer... and force them to face the consequences

[ThomCat]

2. The people who shout loudest about personal responsibility

are always talking about other people. Never themselves. Funny how that works.

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. They are very interested in how issues affect THEM

and NEVER take responsibility.

Good observation.

[nadinbrzezinski]

5. Yep, when talking to a fundie

definiitely this is about THEM, not a society at large...

On the plus side, SHE will go into a novel or two... take out Christianity and put in Yule (a religion crated out of whole cloth for plot purposes) and I have a ready made character... all the way to the very abrasive personality

[Democrat 4 Ever]

7. Did you hurt your foot at work? I was having trouble following the

story. If the injury is work related your health insurance won't pay - they will kick back the claim. Nor should you if this is a worker's comp situation. If it is a worker's comp you need to file a claim immediately - even if you don't think you are seriously hurt. You need a record of what occurred. The injury could be more serious than first thought and need follow-up care next week, next month or next year. The company owners could make an issue of no liability if you don't report it and claim you were hurt somewhere else. And even if your health insurance decides to pay why should you be saddled with deductibles, co-pays, lost wages and the like?

If this isn't work related....never mind.

And yes, a business owner that takes personal responsibility would have called, that is the Christian thing to do. They may be repugs but it doesn't sound like they live their religion or even the Golden Rule.

[nadinbrzezinski]

8. I am not an employee of the store

If they have liabity they should cover it, if they don't they should cover it, but I am not an employee... we were customers, waiting for our Flames of War game to happen....

I opened the case and the glass door, came off the railing.

But this is a great example of how the RW deals with personal responsibility.

[magellan]

6. Are mutually exclusive terms.

I no longer believe anyone from the Right when they profess to being something positive. They're the party of "Believe as I say, not as I do".

[rustydog]

9. Personal responsibility/right Wing = Oxymoron

[nadinbrzezinski]

10. Evening crew