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 6121Street harassment encompasses a wide variety of inappropriate behaviors. Therefore, for the sake of discussion, I will focus on a single commonly used phrase “Hey why don’t you smile, beautiful?” This innocent sounding statement is packed with negative implications: 1. Your are not happy. 2. You need to smile to show you that you are … [Read more…]
There are a bunch of jpg’s floating around where illegal activities are being encouraged against armed citizens and businesses who allow firearms. Putting it mildly, this seriously grinds my gears. On the plus side, I figure if you’re stupid enough to try and assault someone who is armed in ‘political protest’ that’s just natural selection … [Read more…]
You may have heard my spiel about bleacher thinking. (Seeing whole of other side’s bleachers, but can’t see the bad behavior on your side unless you willfully turn around and look back). One of the problems I have is if you aren’t willing to stand up to the barking moonbats on your side (much less acknowledge … [Read more…]
We are all made up of two very different personalities. These two personalities determine how our lives will unfold. These two U’s are constantly battling for dominance. The U that is most dominant, the majority of the time, will ultimately determine the outcome of your life much more than any other circumstance. The … [Read more…]
Actually, the title should be Seven Ways Self-Defense Teaches Some People Not to Rape. But that title is not as appealing to those who consider all men to be potential rapists. There are those people in the world that can be taught by appealing directly to their conscious intellect. The teacher makes a reasoned case … [Read more…]
Best I can do is give some general advice. This is generic and you can get it from most qualified and knowledgeable instructors. 1) Decide why you want to train and how much you want to invest in time, money and effort. SD is a goal that involves trade-offs. You approach it differently if you … [Read more…]
What does it mean to have the ability to defend yourself? Does it mean you can fight off any and all attackers? Or does it mean you are able to minimize the negative consequences of conflict by knowing “What to do and what not to do, when to do it and when not to do … [Read more…]
I tell people that if they are going to carry a concealed pistol prepare to invest between $6,000 to $10,000. Most of it in training. Yes there’s the equipment issues (including fer gawd’s sake a GOOD holster). That and gunsmithing can easily get you into into a grand plus. This kind of stuff is important … [Read more…]
How to Exercise Our Right to Defend Ourselves without Being Victim-Blaming —————————————————————————– Commentary: Aside from watching the incredible mental gymnastics to reconcile an unsupportable ideology with raw reality (i.e. a woman has the right to walk naked into a biker bar and not be molested — well okay, well maybe that’s unrealistic, but she should! … [Read more…]
A statement I saw on Amy A’s Facebook wall. “I’m not mansplaining… I’m a just a condescending dick.” First, there’s one for honest communication. I’m actually serious about that one, but it’s a Conflict Communications thing and beyond the scope of this post. Basically it’s a ‘if you call the tune, be ready to dance’ … [Read more…]