Because I Feel a Bit Belligerent Tonight…

By jen

So, I have had a few conversations online and on the phone this week that got me thinking about two things I feel the need to address.  1.  This whole fucking bi-partisan shit.  2.  Taking offense at people’s Christianity.

Bi-partisan = Good is a fucking myth created by weak ass people to make up for their being total douches.  What the fuck is in it for me?  If I am a conservative politician and I represent conservative voters then what the hell business do I have compromising on anything that flies in the face of the beliefs of my constituents?  None, there is no fucking rationalizing it.  Who the hell cares if shit doesn’t get passed?  Maybe it freakin’ shouldn’t get passed, ever think of that?  Maybe the assholes that want you vote are the ones that need to give.  What the hell is wrong with people?  John Bi-Partisan McCain should prove it isn’t exactly a goddamn winning argument to say you “reach across the aisle” and work with others.  A friend once gave me his take on this fantasy idea.

Me: So what do you think about this whole reaching across the aisle bullshit?

Friend: You know what I think? I would say, “Yeah… I’ll reach across the aisle.  I will reach across the aisle and set them on fucking fire!

Me: Excellent idea.

That is how I feel about all this working together shit.  Working together is what has fucked up this country.  A bunch of wannabe conservatives who are nothing but glorified pussies selling our values down the river.  Fucking bailout… KISS MY ASS.  Auto industry… KISS MY ASS.

Now, onto to being pissy about Christianity…

Was online watching the commentary on a forum thread about Prop 8 in California.  It got ugly and some gal said to another gal who was all pissed about religion being a cop out on the issue, “I will pray for you.”  Yeah it was condescending and the gal shot back, “Do not waste your time.”  It should have ended there but it never does.  We had the endless posting about how stupid Christians are for believing in an imaginary friend etc.  Whatever… fuck off.  So I asked, “When did it become such a horrible thing for people to believe and pray?”  To which the answer was, “Believe and pray all day long. Just don’t do it on my behalf.”  Fair enough.

I responded by saying I do not generally pray for folks who do not ask it of me. I do pray for people though and I am not sure it is always an insult when someone says they will pray for you.  I can see how if it is condescending it can make you mad, but if you were sick or in trouble and someone says, “I will remember you in my prayers tonight.” I do not think that is insult.  Seriously, it is a pretty nice thing to say.

I think that was pretty even handed considering my normal tone, don’t you?  Well here is the response, “I think care ought to be taken that the person to whom you say it does not think it an insult or find it offensive. There are those who could find you saying, “I will remember you in my prayers tonight,” incredibly presumptuous.”

Well boo fucking hoo.  So now you have to be PC about being nice?  Give me a fucking break.  I remember working with a guy who got really pissed when this one gal would always say, “Have a blessed day” when she gave him his change at the dining facility.

I said, “How is that hurting you? I mean on what level does that cost you anything at all?” It doesn’t. Just smile and respond, “Have a great day too!”

Good grief, if it is all about being sensitive then what the hell about being sensitive to the cashier who is actually acknowledging you as opposed to tossing money at you and saying, “next!” If people expect me to be “sensitive” to their POV then for fuck’s sake that has to work both ways.

If you are offended by someone actually acknowledging your problems by saying, “I will remember you in my prayers.” or a gal giving you change and wishing you a blessed day, then you are BEYOND fucked up. Just be happy someone gives a fuck enough to comment at all.

Now if someone is saying they are going to pray for me because they do not like my opinions or if they are going to pray for me because of my wayward nature.  Basically if you condescend to me and use God to do it, well it is game on.  I would probably say something like, “Oh, sweetie. Do not pray for me.  Pray I do not set you on fire!”  But that is just me.

Ok, I feel better now…