easy-digital-downloads domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/erikphillip/public_html/conflictresearchgroupintl.com/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121Actually I’m not impressed in telling someone their experiences, feelings and opinions are wrong. It’s not only negating, but it’s the first step to gaslighting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslighting Yet telling others what they think is a real common strategy for the social justice warrior crowd. Second who the fuck is the author to authoritatively state ‘this is … [Read more…]
The purpose of Communication is to enable Enforcement of the rules of behavior. Before the rules can be enforced, people need to understand the rules. Otherwise, the rules will be continuously violated due to a lack of understanding. But once understanding has been achieved, only those that don’t Respect the rules, violate them. The goal … [Read more…]
I had a conversation and an experience that clarified something very important. It has to do with heavy hitters and wanna-bes. And how to spot the difference. Someone commented about how arrogant I am. My response was hell yes. In order to do what I did, I had to be arrogant. You don’t walk into … [Read more…]
Someone asked me about going up against odd angles, different leads and southpaws. *** On this hand we have the need for mental flexibility, commitment and adaptability. On this hand we have the hamster wheel of endless what-if’s. Choose wisely. </ sage kung fu master voice> One of the problems you can run into is … [Read more…]
And another … about a well balanced MMA fighter who got his ass handed to him in a blitz attack. *** In Rudyard Kipling’s “Jungle Book” the general rule of the jungle people is to avoid the monkeys. They’re too goofy and disrespectful for the jungle people. There’s a scene where Mogali ignores this and … [Read more…]
Just responded to another ‘uber macho’ quote from an instructor who will turn you into a stud if you study his ultimate fighting system. Quite naturally the folks who fear the ‘freeze’ started squawking. Here’s my reply. *** Ummm… not only no, but HELL NO! This is the sort of soundbite, puddle profundity that gets … [Read more…]
Once Rob wanted to introduce a new member to our little play group. “What’s he like?” I asked, “How messed up is he?” “Oh, he’s broken,” Rob replied, “but he’s broken our way.” My world is full of beautiful but imperfect and even broken people. Rephrase. They are perfect, but they are perfect at being … [Read more…]
I do not understand the emphasis in training of ‘knife fighting systems.’ I always found sticking a knife into someone the easy part. (Give me five minutes and I can show you guaranteed ways to take someone out.) When it comes to blades, the challenge is not getting stabbed or slashed — a result that … [Read more…]
No discussion on street harassment is complete without an examination of the role of male bystanders. In this case, the bystanders are defined as being neither participants, nor friends or associates of the harasser. The bystanders are strangers with no ties to either the Target of harassment or the Harasser. The question of why “no … [Read more…]
For the record, I’m not against bystander intervention. What I am against is you not having your shit together enough to do whatever it takes, whatever the cost BEFORE you step in. If you don’t, can’t and aren’t ready for the price, then the only thing physically intervening is going to do is create … [Read more…]