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GreenEyedLefty

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7. My brother told me a story about a guy he worked with

Reply to happybird (Original post)

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 10:59 PM

Nov 16

My brother (may he RIP) was apolitical. Never discussed politics with anyone. Every now and again he'd say something to me, but only when we were alone.

He told me that there was a guy he worked with who would get in his face and try to start shit. The guy would get so worked up he would be shouting, red faced and spitting. Dave never reacted; he just kept working. Such bizarre behavior and sadly it seems to be very common.

What is really weird is now that Orange won the election, the anger seems to be ratcheting up. This is a phenomenon I do not understand.

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An update on my maga coworker [View all] happybird Nov 16 OP

Let us know what he says on Day Two. NameAlreadyTaken Nov 16 #1

Oh, I will. happybird Nov 16 #2

There is a technique for dealing with narcissists, who also have the wnylib Nov 17 #51

Sounds like an asshole MustLoveBeagles Nov 16 #3

Of course he's an asshole. Mariana Nov 16 #10

I couldn't agree more. SheltieLover Nov 17 #26

I gave up hope for the lower orders a long time ago. Aristus Nov 16 #4

Those who know a storm is coming prepare, Phoenix61 Nov 16 #5

This is our JustAnotherGen Nov 17 #38

I REALLY hope, my dear happybird, that your job and the money you get for doing it, are making this . . . CaliforniaPeggy Nov 16 #6

Thank you! happybird Nov 16 #13

My brother told me a story about a guy he worked with GreenEyedLefty Nov 16 #7

I've noticed this fucking shit as well. MAGA fuckwads are even more angry than before. Cowardly little MAGA turds. SoFlaBro Nov 16 #12

Since I'm retired, Dan Nov 16 #17

I think this guy is gloating and self-righteous happybird Nov 16 #21

Take notes. Mariana Nov 16 #8

Ooo! I like it! happybird Nov 16 #11

There are so many who scold Democrats about being "woke" Yavin4 Nov 16 #9

Document these rantings. Hope22 Nov 16 #14

When none of it materializes BWdem4life Nov 16 #15

Exactly. happybird Nov 16 #16

I would smirk and snort and try to hide your smile when flying_wahini Nov 16 #18

I've perfected the raised eyebrow, happybird Nov 16 #22

Do not say a word AverageOldGuy Nov 16 #19

Never try markodochartaigh Nov 16 #20

Good Lord. usonian Nov 17 #23

I had a guy who was offensively obsessed against me at work. It got to the point where the company was going to get rid NBachers Nov 17 #24

Thank you. happybird Nov 17 #25

There's a very old book, like the PREVIOUS 20's, updated by others, called "The Game of Life and How to Play it" usonian Nov 17 #30

I've accepted that he is something I cannot control happybird Nov 17 #33

Good for you. usonian Nov 17 #36

Not sure how big your company is but is there a legal counsel office? Beckett Nov 17 #27

I've thought about it. happybird Nov 17 #29

Keep working on finding better. As we all know, it's easier to find a job when you're working than when you aren't. NBachers Nov 17 #34

Maybe the company is keeping him for the same reasons you just mentioned. hadEnuf Nov 17 #47

"Can. Not. Be. Wrong." dchill Nov 17 #28

Why not tell him to shut the fuck up? erodriguez Nov 17 #31

Dat getsa rec! NBachers Nov 17 #35

MAGATs don't care about facts. And he will find some way to rationalize his orange god not delivering the goods. diane in sf Nov 17 #32

i'D BE ASKING HIM WHY HASN'T tsf ENDED BOTH WARS ALREADY KS Toronado Nov 17 #37

Wish we could set reminders here. VegasVet Nov 17 #39

People change real quick when stuff happens to THEM personally. Otherwise it isn't "really" happening. hadEnuf Nov 17 #48

Try to undermine him and get him fired somehow. BannonsLiver Nov 17 #40

I'm always amazed by this stuff BrianTheEVGuy Nov 17 #41

Update us again if the moron changes, is put away, or stops breathing our air. TheKentuckian Nov 17 #42

What I don't understand about these MAGA idiots - DeeDeeNY Nov 17 #43

Fox news took care of that. n/t hadEnuf Nov 17 #49

Why let it go? Envirogal Nov 17 #44

Thing is wryter2000 Nov 17 #45

SERENITY NOW!!! What a loud-mouthed, deluded, poor mo fo who will reap nothing in the long term. Stupid. Can't fix it. Evolve Dammit Nov 17 #46

Waste of time Jvp Nov 17 #50

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