Rage and Hate

[JustAnotherNut]

well... let's hear it!

I am really fucking angry that when I got the breast cancer the first time, I was a $$$ sign and instead of my best interest they talked me into implants even though I didn't want them. The implants were not like a person without a mastectomy has..There is no muscle or anything..it is your chest wall and skin..

I got them out after a year of horrible unnecessary pain. My body was rejecting them..

The cancer came back because she left tissue for the implants.The cancer got into my lymph nodes and spread to my body.

I had to do chemo for the second time, 2 more surgeries and radiation. again...

Plus it is a bigger chance the cancer will come back

Fucking Bitch..


.

That deserves a hug and a lawsuit.

I too had BC. Stage 2 Triple Negative. The near golf ball sized lump was on the left side & positioned very close to my heart. The surgeon & oncologists plan for me was chemo, surgery to remove the breast and radiation to clean up any residual cells. If I hadn't had kids still at home I would have refused any treatment. But since I did, I agreed to chemo and surgery to remove whatever was left of the lump and immediate surrounding tissue. But I flat refused the radiation & they fought me about it, but dammit this is my body & I have final say to what happens to it. Under the circumstances & location, I didn't want them frying my heart. To me it was more of a risk than any help and unnecessary procedure if chemo & surgery took care of it.


It had also pissed me off to learn afterward, the surgeon had not taken out a 2nd lump that was not cancerous. It was right there with everything else, why not take it out too? Why take the risk of it someday becoming cancerous, if you already know I'm not having radiation or full mastectomy why take a chance with my life?????

 

[Auld Phart]

That ^^ says so much about our national gun disease.

What part of it does?

oh----I had to read POGO twice-----the first time I saw it as "NATIONAL GUM DISEASE"-------dental floss shortage

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

Why do I even bother.....

care to show me in post #55 where you made a joke?

 

[Pogo]

What part of it does?

oh----I had to read POGO twice-----the first time I saw it as "NATIONAL GUM DISEASE"-------dental floss shortage

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

Why do I even bother.....

care to show me in post #55 where you made a joke?

55 was no joke. 58 very much was.

Sadly, nobody seems to have gotten either one.

 

[Auld Phart]

oh----I had to read POGO twice-----the first time I saw it as "NATIONAL GUM DISEASE"-------dental floss shortage

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

Why do I even bother.....

care to show me in post #55 where you made a joke?

55 was no joke. 58 very much was.

Sadly, nobody seems to have gotten either one.

I saw 58, hadn't hear it since my brother got braces 50 years ago.

Still can't figure out what you are talking about in the other one.

I dont' see people when I shoot, I see targets.

I use the targets to better my aim on the off chance I may at some point need to shoot a human.

as stated earlier, the holes in the paper, the broken clays, and the noise of the gun assuage my rage.

 

[irosie91]

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

Why do I even bother.....

care to show me in post #55 where you made a joke?

55 was no joke. 58 very much was.

Sadly, nobody seems to have gotten either one.

I saw 58, hadn't hear it since my brother got braces 50 years ago.

Still can't figure out what you are talking about in the other one.

I dont' see people when I shoot, I see targets.

I use the targets to better my aim on the off chance I may at some point need to shoot a human.

as stated earlier, the holes in the paper, the broken clays, and the noise of the gun assuage my rage.

Concentration on a physical task-----calms the psyche

 

[JustAnotherNut]

No

That ^^ says so much about our national gun disease.

What part of it does?

oh----I had to read POGO twice-----the first time I saw it as "NATIONAL GUM DISEASE"-------dental floss shortage

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

I disagree with that about the pain of the needle vs pain of the drill. I've always had the problem of the Novocain not working to deaden the nerves to the effected tooth. I've even had 10 shots and it still didn't stop the pain. The rest of my mouth, tongue and face were beyond dead, but the tooth itself was very much still alive. Have you ever been in the dentist chair in 90+ degree weather, the power goes out because of a nearby traffic accident so it is like a sauna, your heart racing in overdrive just from the near overdose of Novocain, and with battery backup, the dinkest still drills the cavity? And he wouldn't allow me to even close my eyes to try to relax. He did back off when the paid the pain got too bad, but only for a minute. He should have just rescheduled, I never went back

One of the best trips to a dentist was actually with an Endodontist for a root canal. Right off the bat he gave 4 shots from different angles and managed to deaden the effected tooth. I begged him to be my regular dentist, but he said only if I wanted all root canals.

 

[JustAnotherNut]

I agree people who don't obey traffic laws for whatever reasons, are frustrating but nobody can really stop it from happening, unless you're a cop & give them a fat ticket. But it's going to happen anyway. There aren't enough cops to keep up with all traffic violations, they have bigger fish to fry.

I'd say pick the battles you have some control over. What can send me thru the roof is questioning my integrity or intentions and most likely any offender will and has gotten an ear full of verbal assault likened to 'cut the jugular' and quite possible punch in the face. I have no problem if people don't like me or disagree with me & couldn't care less what they think of me. If I'm wrong with facts, or anything I've said or done, fine tell me & show me.. I'll accept it, but don't ever call me a liar, cheat or thief or they'll risk biting off more than they can chew.

I've also stepped into fights (verbal & physical on their part) to defend those who I felt were being unfairly treated. I do have a soft spot for the underdog

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I don't know about other states, but in Washington state you are required to take and pass a written and driving test before getting your license and pretty sure that's covered so they know alright, but selective memory isn't an excuse on their part. Somehow everyone is in a hurry & think the rule is 'offensive' driving instead of 'defensive' . But yeah, they all drive me nuts especially those 'merging' into traffic. They are supposed to 'yield' the right of way but most don't

 

[irosie91]

I agree people who don't obey traffic laws for whatever reasons, are frustrating but nobody can really stop it from happening, unless you're a cop & give them a fat ticket. But it's going to happen anyway. There aren't enough cops to keep up with all traffic violations, they have bigger fish to fry.

I'd say pick the battles you have some control over. What can send me thru the roof is questioning my integrity or intentions and most likely any offender will and has gotten an ear full of verbal assault likened to 'cut the jugular' and quite possible punch in the face. I have no problem if people don't like me or disagree with me & couldn't care less what they think of me. If I'm wrong with facts, or anything I've said or done, fine tell me & show me.. I'll accept it, but don't ever call me a liar, cheat or thief or they'll risk biting off more than they can chew.

I've also stepped into fights (verbal & physical on their part) to defend those who I felt were being unfairly treated. I do have a soft spot for the underdog

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I don't know about other states, but in Washington state you are required to take and pass a written and driving test before getting your license and pretty sure that's covered so they know alright, but selective memory isn't an excuse on their part. Somehow everyone is in a hurry & think the rule is 'offensive' driving instead of 'defensive' . But yeah, they all drive me nuts especially those 'merging' into traffic. They are supposed to 'yield' the right of way but most don't

not hard to pass the written test--------You do not have to get ALL the questions
right.. Not hard to pass the driving test. ---------

 

[JustAnotherNut]

I agree people who don't obey traffic laws for whatever reasons, are frustrating but nobody can really stop it from happening, unless you're a cop & give them a fat ticket. But it's going to happen anyway. There aren't enough cops to keep up with all traffic violations, they have bigger fish to fry.

I'd say pick the battles you have some control over. What can send me thru the roof is questioning my integrity or intentions and most likely any offender will and has gotten an ear full of verbal assault likened to 'cut the jugular' and quite possible punch in the face. I have no problem if people don't like me or disagree with me & couldn't care less what they think of me. If I'm wrong with facts, or anything I've said or done, fine tell me & show me.. I'll accept it, but don't ever call me a liar, cheat or thief or they'll risk biting off more than they can chew.

I've also stepped into fights (verbal & physical on their part) to defend those who I felt were being unfairly treated. I do have a soft spot for the underdog

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I don't know about other states, but in Washington state you are required to take and pass a written and driving test before getting your license and pretty sure that's covered so they know alright, but selective memory isn't an excuse on their part. Somehow everyone is in a hurry & think the rule is 'offensive' driving instead of 'defensive' . But yeah, they all drive me nuts especially those 'merging' into traffic. They are supposed to 'yield' the right of way but most don't

not hard to pass the written test--------You do not have to get ALL the questions
right.. Not hard to pass the driving test. ---------

atleast for some & those who don't, drive anyway & make up the rules as they go along thereby pissing off the rest of us, then wonder why there's so much road rage . Not really disagreeing.

 

[Pogo]

That ^^ says so much about our national gun disease.

What part of it does?

oh----I had to read POGO twice-----the first time I saw it as "NATIONAL GUM DISEASE"-------dental floss shortage

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

I disagree with that about the pain of the needle vs pain of the drill. I've always had the problem of the Novocain not working to deaden the nerves to the effected tooth. I've even had 10 shots and it still didn't stop the pain. The rest of my mouth, tongue and face were beyond dead, but the tooth itself was very much still alive. Have you ever been in the dentist chair in 90+ degree weather, the power goes out because of a nearby traffic accident so it is like a sauna, your heart racing in overdrive just from the near overdose of Novocain, and with battery backup, the dinkest still drills the cavity? And he wouldn't allow me to even close my eyes to try to relax. He did back off when the paid the pain got too bad, but only for a minute. He should have just rescheduled, I never went back

One of the best trips to a dentist was actually with an Endodontist for a root canal. Right off the bat he gave 4 shots from different angles and managed to deaden the effected tooth. I begged him to be my regular dentist, but he said only if I wanted all root canals.

It was a JOKE. "Transcend dental medication", as in "transcendental meditation"? Get it?

Can't believe I have to explain this stuff.

 

[Pogo]

I agree people who don't obey traffic laws for whatever reasons, are frustrating but nobody can really stop it from happening, unless you're a cop & give them a fat ticket. But it's going to happen anyway. There aren't enough cops to keep up with all traffic violations, they have bigger fish to fry.

I'd say pick the battles you have some control over. What can send me thru the roof is questioning my integrity or intentions and most likely any offender will and has gotten an ear full of verbal assault likened to 'cut the jugular' and quite possible punch in the face. I have no problem if people don't like me or disagree with me & couldn't care less what they think of me. If I'm wrong with facts, or anything I've said or done, fine tell me & show me.. I'll accept it, but don't ever call me a liar, cheat or thief or they'll risk biting off more than they can chew.

I've also stepped into fights (verbal & physical on their part) to defend those who I felt were being unfairly treated. I do have a soft spot for the underdog

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I don't know about other states, but in Washington state you are required to take and pass a written and driving test before getting your license and pretty sure that's covered so they know alright, but selective memory isn't an excuse on their part. Somehow everyone is in a hurry & think the rule is 'offensive' driving instead of 'defensive' . But yeah, they all drive me nuts especially those 'merging' into traffic. They are supposed to 'yield' the right of way but most don't

not hard to pass the written test--------You do not have to get ALL the questions
right.. Not hard to pass the driving test. ---------

atleast for some & those who don't, drive anyway & make up the rules as they go along thereby pissing off the rest of us, then wonder why there's so much road rage . Not really disagreeing.

I suspect road rage comes from the fact that driving isolates you in a bubble, as a world of One. That cuts out the community connection we're wired for and creates a conflict; "if I am a universe of one, then these other cars have no right to exist".

 

[Dhara]

Is it healthy to let out rage and hate?
Or is it more healthy to keep is inside?

Are there other options?

If not, what's the best case scenario to deal with intense negative emotions?

Say hello to the emotions. Befriend them. Listen to what they have to say. Nothing else needed.

 

[Pogo]

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

Why do I even bother.....

care to show me in post #55 where you made a joke?

55 was no joke. 58 very much was.

Sadly, nobody seems to have gotten either one.

I saw 58, hadn't hear it since my brother got braces 50 years ago.

Still can't figure out what you are talking about in the other one.

I dont' see people when I shoot, I see targets.

That's exactly the point (meant as a whole to the national culture at large, not you personally) --- practitioners of gun violence don't see human lives, they see dehumanized targets. They have to dehumanize those targets before they can become a gun nut. That's part of the disease of gun culture; dehumanization leads to the "me versus them" dichotomy, and that leads to the kill. Because that target is "not like me" -- rather, it's an alien that must be destroyed.

Basically if we saw each other as fellow humans ---- we wouldn't have a gun culture, because nobody would be interested in it. It would run counter to our nature.

 

[Dhara]

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

Why do I even bother.....

care to show me in post #55 where you made a joke?

55 was no joke. 58 very much was.

Sadly, nobody seems to have gotten either one.

I saw 58, hadn't hear it since my brother got braces 50 years ago.

Still can't figure out what you are talking about in the other one.

I dont' see people when I shoot, I see targets.

That's exactly the point (meant as a whole to the national culture at large, not you personally) --- practitioners of gun violence don't see human lives, they see dehumanized targets. They have to dehumanize those targets before they can become a gun nut. That's part of the disease of gun culture; dehumanization leads to the "me versus them" dichotomy, and that leads to the kill. Because that target is "not like me" -- rather, it's an alien that must be destroyed.

Basically if we saw each other as fellow humans ---- we wouldn't have a gun culture, because nobody would be interested in it. It would run counter to our nature.

I think fear runs the gun culture.

 

[irosie91]

I agree people who don't obey traffic laws for whatever reasons, are frustrating but nobody can really stop it from happening, unless you're a cop & give them a fat ticket. But it's going to happen anyway. There aren't enough cops to keep up with all traffic violations, they have bigger fish to fry.

I'd say pick the battles you have some control over. What can send me thru the roof is questioning my integrity or intentions and most likely any offender will and has gotten an ear full of verbal assault likened to 'cut the jugular' and quite possible punch in the face. I have no problem if people don't like me or disagree with me & couldn't care less what they think of me. If I'm wrong with facts, or anything I've said or done, fine tell me & show me.. I'll accept it, but don't ever call me a liar, cheat or thief or they'll risk biting off more than they can chew.

I've also stepped into fights (verbal & physical on their part) to defend those who I felt were being unfairly treated. I do have a soft spot for the underdog

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I don't know about other states, but in Washington state you are required to take and pass a written and driving test before getting your license and pretty sure that's covered so they know alright, but selective memory isn't an excuse on their part. Somehow everyone is in a hurry & think the rule is 'offensive' driving instead of 'defensive' . But yeah, they all drive me nuts especially those 'merging' into traffic. They are supposed to 'yield' the right of way but most don't

not hard to pass the written test--------You do not have to get ALL the questions
right.. Not hard to pass the driving test. ---------

atleast for some & those who don't, drive anyway & make up the rules as they go along thereby pissing off the rest of us, then wonder why there's so much road rage . Not really disagreeing.

I suspect road rage comes from the fact that driving isolates you in a bubble, as a world of One. That cuts out the community connection we're wired for and creates a conflict; "if I am a universe of one, then these other cars have no right to exist".

oh----so that's my problem-------I HAVE FAILED TO CREATE MY OWN UNIVERSE WITHIN MY CAR-----so I cannot pass on the right

 

[Pogo]

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I don't know about other states, but in Washington state you are required to take and pass a written and driving test before getting your license and pretty sure that's covered so they know alright, but selective memory isn't an excuse on their part. Somehow everyone is in a hurry & think the rule is 'offensive' driving instead of 'defensive' . But yeah, they all drive me nuts especially those 'merging' into traffic. They are supposed to 'yield' the right of way but most don't

not hard to pass the written test--------You do not have to get ALL the questions
right.. Not hard to pass the driving test. ---------

atleast for some & those who don't, drive anyway & make up the rules as they go along thereby pissing off the rest of us, then wonder why there's so much road rage . Not really disagreeing.

I suspect road rage comes from the fact that driving isolates you in a bubble, as a world of One. That cuts out the community connection we're wired for and creates a conflict; "if I am a universe of one, then these other cars have no right to exist".

oh----so that's my problem-------I HAVE FAILED TO CREATE MY OWN UNIVERSE WITHIN MY CAR-----so I cannot pass on the right

uhhh......... how zat again?

Do my posts get translated into Sami before they get to your screen?

 

[JustAnotherNut]

What part of it does?

oh----I had to read POGO twice-----the first time I saw it as "NATIONAL GUM DISEASE"-------dental floss shortage

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

I disagree with that about the pain of the needle vs pain of the drill. I've always had the problem of the Novocain not working to deaden the nerves to the effected tooth. I've even had 10 shots and it still didn't stop the pain. The rest of my mouth, tongue and face were beyond dead, but the tooth itself was very much still alive. Have you ever been in the dentist chair in 90+ degree weather, the power goes out because of a nearby traffic accident so it is like a sauna, your heart racing in overdrive just from the near overdose of Novocain, and with battery backup, the dinkest still drills the cavity? And he wouldn't allow me to even close my eyes to try to relax. He did back off when the paid the pain got too bad, but only for a minute. He should have just rescheduled, I never went back

One of the best trips to a dentist was actually with an Endodontist for a root canal. Right off the bat he gave 4 shots from different angles and managed to deaden the effected tooth. I begged him to be my regular dentist, but he said only if I wanted all root canals.

It was a JOKE. "Transcend dental medication", as in "transcendental meditation"? Get it?

Can't believe I have to explain this stuff.

My comment was directed to Rosie's not yours, so yeah, I missed your 'joke' so there was no need for explanation.

 

[Pogo]

oh----I had to read POGO twice-----the first time I saw it as "NATIONAL GUM DISEASE"-------dental floss shortage

That's very incisive. I get the filling it impacted the wisdom of the post that erupted.

You know what you do when the dentist offers novocain and you decline?

--- You transcend dental medication.

wrong------you avoid the pain of the needle--------which is often worse than the
pain of the high speed drill---------I like gas

I disagree with that about the pain of the needle vs pain of the drill. I've always had the problem of the Novocain not working to deaden the nerves to the effected tooth. I've even had 10 shots and it still didn't stop the pain. The rest of my mouth, tongue and face were beyond dead, but the tooth itself was very much still alive. Have you ever been in the dentist chair in 90+ degree weather, the power goes out because of a nearby traffic accident so it is like a sauna, your heart racing in overdrive just from the near overdose of Novocain, and with battery backup, the dinkest still drills the cavity? And he wouldn't allow me to even close my eyes to try to relax. He did back off when the paid the pain got too bad, but only for a minute. He should have just rescheduled, I never went back

One of the best trips to a dentist was actually with an Endodontist for a root canal. Right off the bat he gave 4 shots from different angles and managed to deaden the effected tooth. I begged him to be my regular dentist, but he said only if I wanted all root canals.

It was a JOKE. "Transcend dental medication", as in "transcendental meditation"? Get it?

Can't believe I have to explain this stuff.

My comment was directed to Rosie's not yours, so yeah, I missed your 'joke' so there was no need for explanation.

Yabbut, ya see --- since I was making a pun (actually several, all of which flew blissfully over Rosie's head) and not really talking about dentistry.... you're not allowed to talk about it.

 

[OldLady]

I agree people who don't obey traffic laws for whatever reasons, are frustrating but nobody can really stop it from happening, unless you're a cop & give them a fat ticket. But it's going to happen anyway. There aren't enough cops to keep up with all traffic violations, they have bigger fish to fry.

I'd say pick the battles you have some control over. What can send me thru the roof is questioning my integrity or intentions and most likely any offender will and has gotten an ear full of verbal assault likened to 'cut the jugular' and quite possible punch in the face. I have no problem if people don't like me or disagree with me & couldn't care less what they think of me. If I'm wrong with facts, or anything I've said or done, fine tell me & show me.. I'll accept it, but don't ever call me a liar, cheat or thief or they'll risk biting off more than they can chew.

I've also stepped into fights (verbal & physical on their part) to defend those who I felt were being unfairly treated. I do have a soft spot for the underdog

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I just have to defend SOME passing on the right when heavy traffic is moving at about 75 mph and someone is in the center lane going 53 mph. It was hard to get used to, but when I was driving in Connecticut, it was a given that sometimes the right lane was moving faster than the center lane. Sometimes timid drivers get in the center lane so they don't have to worry about merges, exiting and entering traffic. Going 53 mph in Connecticut is a death wish.

 

[Pogo]

I agree people who don't obey traffic laws for whatever reasons, are frustrating but nobody can really stop it from happening, unless you're a cop & give them a fat ticket. But it's going to happen anyway. There aren't enough cops to keep up with all traffic violations, they have bigger fish to fry.

I'd say pick the battles you have some control over. What can send me thru the roof is questioning my integrity or intentions and most likely any offender will and has gotten an ear full of verbal assault likened to 'cut the jugular' and quite possible punch in the face. I have no problem if people don't like me or disagree with me & couldn't care less what they think of me. If I'm wrong with facts, or anything I've said or done, fine tell me & show me.. I'll accept it, but don't ever call me a liar, cheat or thief or they'll risk biting off more than they can chew.

I've also stepped into fights (verbal & physical on their part) to defend those who I felt were being unfairly treated. I do have a soft spot for the underdog

People who pass on the right----DO IT -----because cops NEVER SEEM to ticket
those miserable bastards. --------I believe that lots of people do not KNOW
that it is not legal to pass on the right. ------I am CONVINCED that the habit of speeding up in the right lane--------is a very common cause of accident------just about all the smashed up cars I have passed seem to be on the right and they look
like they were semi broadsided by something they CUT OFF in the middle lane----
(just an impression----not a study)

I just have to defend SOME passing on the right when heavy traffic is moving at about 75 mph and someone is in the center lane going 53 mph. It was hard to get used to, but when I was driving in Connecticut, it was a given that sometimes the right lane was moving faster than the center lane. Sometimes timid drivers get in the center lane so they don't have to worry about merges, exiting and entering traffic. Going 53 mph in Connecticut is a death wish.

They just loooooooove to tailgate in Connecticut.

"I thought to myself -- where would people not notice a town full of robots?
---- ::gasp:: Connecticut!

-- best line in The Stepford Wives


I've been a truck driver in my time so I know something about blind spots and how dangerous it is to be in one. If I ever have to do that I'll at least put an empty lane between me and what I'm passing, and if that's not possible it's walking-on-eggshells extreme caution.

Too many wackadoos just bob and weave though, as if they're on some kind of a personal slalom course. They all need to be burned at the stake.