I Am Angry Today Because . . .
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((staro)) I have a full body pillow that I hold all night. Keeps my bad knees apart and keeps me from accidentally rolling onto my back. Hope you sleep better tonight.
Yeah bob! You might be able to get a phone that will show you the number that is calling. We have cordless phones that show the number.
They have a choice not to put it back into their database... it's all on them...
They have scripts to deal aggressively with people who try to tell them not to call back... they argue with you and try to sell you something anyway... it's in the wording that lets them get away with it... they're told not to give up under any circumstances... (at least the ones who keep calling you back over and over again... and yes, I've seen these scripts myself, I've had friends who, in desperate times, worked as telemarketers)
They have scripts to deal aggressively with people who try to tell them not to call back... they argue with you and try to sell you something anyway... it's in the wording that lets them get away with it... they're told not to give up under any circumstances... (at least the ones who keep calling you back over and over again... and yes, I've seen these scripts myself, I've had friends who, in desperate times, worked as telemarketers)
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Ha - recently I've started chanting my litany of woes as to why I can't talk to them. It sends them running. Except for Lifeblood. They still want my blood every 7 weeks, no matter how much bad luck is running through my veins. What if bad luck is contagious? I can't give blood responsibly right now.
A guy I know donates blood regularly and gets at least three phone calls a week from United Blood Services, either to confirm his next appointment, to recruit other family members, or to schedule another appointment.
Aha - he must be a universal donor - I am - I've got the blood type that all other blood types can take (0, I think). The good thing about regular donations is they do a free cholesterol screen every few times I go, so I get to monitor that for free. I don't mind giving blood, it's just the phone calls that aggravate me.
All the people want our blood, and for free! I'm O Neg too.
I don't visit this thread much because I'm rarely angry, but the latest video from the Middle East got me upset. Just no words.
You did not watch it, Did you Grandpa? Horrible, I went to find info and accidently saw still pictures. He is standing in a cell, head down and doused with gasoline, waiting.
I wish I didn't see that.
Monsters.
I wish I didn't see that.
Monsters.
I'm sorry you saw that photo, not_nadine.
I just can't look at graphic images-- they stay in the back of my mind and come out to haunt me on a regular basis. Long ago, one of my elementary school teachers said, "The mind is like a pencil without an eraser." How right she was! I always try to protect myself from sad, horrible photos but, like you, I sometimes accidently stumble upon them.
I do not look at graphic or violent videos. I find my imagination is sufficient.
I am tres angry because, as usual, I have the neighbours cat in my garage. Today, we are having a snow blizzard...finally. The problem is that the neighbours let their cat out a six in the morning again. By the time I went outside, he was very cold. When the storm started in earnest, I wrapped him in a Red Cross blanket on the chair inside the sorta tarp cavaran I have out there. I fed him and put the heater on full force. These idiots accused me of interfering and trying to steal their cat. I gave them both barrels and called them a bunch of heartless rednecks. I NEVER get angry or call names. I know they will soon be home but they will not even look for their cat. The cat does not matter. They just like to blame others when their thinking is warped. She threatened to call the cops last time. I told her to go right ahead...I would love that. Not that the cops in Edmonton are going to drop all their murder cases and listen to her bullshit. SHeeesh.
Way to go, Staro. Can they be reported for animal abuse? Maybe if they did call the cops, and if they showed up, a report would be on file to prove cruelty. May the little guy be safe and warm. Thank you for caring, Staro.
I guess they can but I do not know if it would do much good. The shelters are full at the time being. It is hard to know what to do. I am keeping a keen eye on him though. The cops would not come for such a call. They do not have the time in this city. They are just bullshiting anyway. I cannot understand them .
Do the best you can Staro. I'll keep you and the kitty in positive vibes.
I'm sorry you saw that photo, not_nadine.
I did not see the actual photo of the man after or during (thank god) I just saw how they set it all up and him in the cell.
He is all tucked away and cozy. I have been trudging through the snow and drifts to go out to check on him lol. Visibility is zero...but I am a hardy Canuckie.