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 6131Yep… I got called privileged again. Or to be more specific I was told I ‘don’t believe in privilege.’ In responding I came across some points of interest and considerations — especially light of some of the arguments that have been going on over the stuff I post: **** I have a saying, “Truth is … [Read more…]
Abuser of girlfriend/wife gets beat down by neighborhood… However, take a look at the violence dynamics of the situations. Whatever got his ass whupped probably happened off camera. People were not about to step into an internal affair, even though it was happening out in public, but numbnuts crossed a social line somewhere. It is … [Read more…]
If violence is wrong, then it is always wrong no matter who is doing it and why If we allow the absolute (and extremist position) of ‘violence never solved anything’ then no apologist rhetoric, rationalization or excuse is acceptable. There is no, it’s wrong when you do it to me buy okay when I do it … [Read more…]
Remember the whole tool vs. weapon discussion? Here’s something else to pay attention to. Blades designed to have stabbing application — whether dagger or knife — have hand stops. Usually in the form of cross guards. Oddly enough while this does protect the hand of the person holding the knife. It’s not against an incoming … [Read more…]
Video released of local bodybuilder, Daniel Saenz, shot by El Paso police officer Commentary by Marc MacYoung Does this kind of thing happen when someone is fucked up and out of their minds in a berserk rage? Yeah. Is it right, wrong, a tragedy, understandable? Yeah. Those too. Is the story about pulling the gun … [Read more…]
Durban – The family of a combat sport and self-defence enthusiast murdered for his cellphone while walking home in oThongathi (Tongaat) are trying to piece together his last moments. They believe Tyson Morgan, 24, who was trained in ‘self-defence’ and ‘street-fighting’ techniques, might have been caught unawares by his assailants because he was listening to … [Read more…]
Just trying to clear up some language here. There are three very different things that tend to get called scenario training. Maybe more, but I can only think of three right now. They have almost nothing in common. They all have some value. They all have some weaknesses and problems. The first I call “situationals.” … [Read more…]
What Happens When Someone really IS trying to Kill You I have lot of experience with different kinds of violence? Rather than try to tell you all about how much violence I’ve been in, I’ll tell you the last time I was shot at was 16 years ago. That’s a new record for me. In … [Read more…]
Wow I don’t know how to answer this. Every time I tell stories about what I went through, someone says I’m lying (and making shit up to sound like an uber-bad ass). If I don’t tell stories I’m told I haven’t been there and I don’t know what it’s like in the streets. If I … [Read more…]
Boundary Setting is fundamental for human success both on an individual and societal level. Societies that effectively use Boundary Setting create progress and advance civilization (think of Rome). They are able to build upon ideas and inventions. Societies with ineffective Boundary Setting descend into chaos and mayhem (think of barbarians). Individuals that utilize effective Boundary … [Read more…]