Monday, August 20, 2007
Let me have my say, please.
Really, folks, I'm trying to address issues here. And for those of you who don't like the way they are addressed -- well, you don't have to plug into this blog. Coming here is optional. And if you don't like what you read, I still give you free rein to express your opinions. And even to call me names and to level insults. That's fair, isn't it? I've even been criticized for my posts on the Alzheimer's message boards. But I have over 6,000 undeleted posts on the message boards. All of which meet the Alzheimer's Association guidelines. Virtually all of 'em laudatory and supportive of my fellow care-givers. That's why they remain undeleted. They meet the guidelines. Some of you who are criticizing me here have been deleted on the message boards. For good reason. You didn't meet the guidelines. Sometimes you used profanity. Other times you called me disparaging names. Meanwhile, as you can see in my blog, I'm a pretty tolerant fella. I allow you more freedom of expression here than you would have on the Alzheimer's message boards. I let you have your say. Now let me have my say, please. --Jim Broede
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You aren't addressing issues here you are plainly stirring the pot. Yes you have the award for postings on the Alz site. over 6000 post sayin be happy, don't whine, look at me aren't i the most wonderful thing that crawls the face of the earth, put your loved one in a nursing home, I am a lover, I am a free thinker, I am a liberal, I am I am be happy. We have all seen it. The true reason you have this blog is because you got pissed about something. What could that of been? Don't worry I am 100% sure you won't tell us. How does your family view this? Oh don't worry be happy that won't be answered either.
I found this and damn its so good for you.
http://www.superlaugh.com/1/behappy.htm
Lyrics for: Tears Of A Clown
Now if there's a smile on my face
It's only there trying to fool the public
But when it comes down to fooling you
Now honey that's quite a different subject
But don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Cos really I'm sad, oh I'm sadder than sad
Well I'm hurt and I want you so bad
Like a clown I appear to be glad ooh yeah
Chorus::
Well they're some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
The tears of a clown when there's no one around
Oh yeah, baby baby, oh yeah baby baby
Now if I appear to be carefree
It's only to camouflage my sadness
In order to shield my pride I try
To cover this hurt with a show of gladness
But don't let my show convince you
That I've been happy since you
Decided to go, oh I need you so
Look I'm hurt and I want you to know
For others I put on a show ...
Chorus
Just like Pagliacci did
I try to keep my sadness hid
Smiling in the public eye
But in a lonely room I cry
The tears of a clown
When there's noone around, oh yeah, baby baby
Now if there's a smile on my face
Don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Don't let this smile I wear
Make you think that I don't care
Cos really I'm sad...
"But I have over 6,000 undeleted posts on the message boards."
Quantity does not equal quality . . . or kindness . . . or helpfullness . . .
Ann Alias
Well, then let's put it this way, Ann anonymous: I have over 6,000 quality posts. Everyone of 'em is quality. And helpful. And in good taste. And in keeping with the Alzheimer Association's guidelines. Read 'em. From beginning to end. You'll see real quality. And lots of empathy. And even some humor mixed in from time to time. My gosh, I offer quality and quantity. That's a double benefit, you know. --Jim Broede
When some people are sad and depressed, they must think everybody is sad and depressed. Or quite possibly, that's only wishful thinking on their part. It's possible that misery loves company. But if you are gonna get my company, you'd better be prepared for happy refrains. Optimism. A call to fall in love. With life. Even if your glass is only a quarter full, that's something. That's where I'd try to put your focus. On what you've got rather than what you haven't got. A little blessing can go a long way. --Jim Broede
Dear Anonymous:
If you know these two suicidal people, you should get them help. Immediately. The onus may fall on you if you don't. Sounds like you may need some help, too. Maybe some counseling. --Jim Broede
And just how would I get to them smart ass. As you well know we have no idea who they are, where they live, phone numbers etc.
Of all the people on this earth I can't name one who needs psychiatric help more than you but I don't give a rip about that right now. You do not matter at all. You provoke fragile people for sport and when they break you stand back and say "who me?"
Go to hell.
For those not familiar with the Alz. message board most everyone goes by a username and thus no one knows where they are located.
The last time he drove someone to this point I spent hours with them on the phone.
You know Broede you can't yell fire in a crowded theatre and blame those who run out in fear.
You created the situation. Perhaps you should go to the message board and express your disgust with yourself for having caused so many so much grief....or you can rub your hands together and grin as usual.
Pathetic way for a former care giver to treat others.
Well, for cryin' out loud!
I just responded to this response, on another entry.
OK, guess I will cut and paste, too:
Anonymous said...
Broede's Broodings said...
"Really, folks, I'm trying to address issues here. And for you who don't like the way they are addressed -- well, you don't have to plug into this blog. Coming here is optional. And if you don't like what you read, I still give you free rein to express your opinions. And even to call me names and to level insults. That's fair, isn't it?"
So, which way do you want it?? For people to not plug in, if they don't like what they read...or to have free reign, voicing their dislike of what they read???
"..But I have over 6,000 undeleted posts on the message boards."
Not any more!
"All of which meet the Alzheimer's Association guidelines."
This also not true, they just slipped by the administrator's delete button. maybe they weren't complained about enough. There is one I saw, with your profanity still in it. That can be remedied.
"Virtually all of 'em laudatory and supportive of my fellow care-givers."
Uh, uh, uh, not true, again! More like laudatory and supportive of yourself., how you were feeling, how you were doing, yada, yada, yada.
"That's why they remain undeleted. They meet the guidelines."
(See above)
"Some of you who are criticizing me here have been deleted on the message boards. For good reason. You didn't meet the guidelines. Sometimes you used profanity. Other times you called me disparaging names."
You were also suspended for 2 weeks, Jim. And, for no one else's fault.
August 20, 2007 7:48 PM
Keep carrying on Jim, as each day goes by you are just alienating more and more people. I pity you Jim that you find the need to do this - is this what the rest of your life will be like - if so I pity you, and will continue to do so whether you want to be pitied or not.
So sad Jim, you could do so much good if you really tried, but you continue to follow the track you started 4 years ago and probably for many years before.
I hope the people from the Alheimer's Organisation will read your blog and finally understand what they have been being told for so long about your so called "positive" posts which are really just put on to "bait" people and cause the responses you get.
Hope you enjoy the hurt you are causing people Jim, I sure don't, and will continue to try and protect the many friends I have made from your demeaning comments.
Again I say, you do NOT know any of us, we are from many parts of both the US and other places.
I just hope that you will find in your heart the need to at least be kinder in the future for the remaining years of your life.
I'm not the problem. At least not alone. We're all the problem. Read the vitriol in the comments section of this blog. Some of you don't know how to carry on a civil and polite and coureteous discussion. Of issues. You blame me. Entirely. That is, some of you do. As if you aren't contributors to the problem. Well, start reflecting folks. We're all part of the problem. You, me, everyone. Some of you have let your anger get out of control. You've lost your manners. Your self-respect. I suggest we all calm down. And start carrying on meaningful dialogues. Let's talk things out. Sensibly. Let's learn a little more respect for each other. This could become a nice, civil debating society. But first, you've got to park your anger at the door. I'm not making you angry. You're making yourselves angry. You have to learn to control yourselves. Your anger. I controlled my anger long ago. And I don't really get angry any more. I just voice my opinions, my thoughts, in a reasonably nice way. At least I don't get angry. That's a move in the right direction, folks. You can do it, too. It's much easier listening to a calm and thoughtful person than it is to an angry and irrational one. Now, learn to cool it. Then we can talk. Sensibly. --Jim Broede
Read my posts (about 75) so far in this blog. I'm not harming anyone. But some of you are harming yourselves by becoming angry and irrational and hostile. You can disagree with the likes of me and still keep your cool. No reason you can't. I, for instance, can listen to political pundit Rush Limberger and recognize that he's a crackpot, and still not get the least bit upset. Instead, I laugh at him. For being so stupid. Well, if I was stupid and a crackpot, it'd be easy to write me off. But I'm telling you something you don't want to hear. The truth. Maybe that's why you get angry and hostile. Because I've pushed a button. I got to your inner being. And you know I'm tellimg you the truth. And that's why it hurts. The truth hurts, doesn't it? But somebody has gotta tell it to you. And if you don't want to hear the truth, then don't plug into this blog. Don't listen to me. Don't keep coming back. Because if you do, you'll have to face the truth sooner or later. Because I won't stop speaking it. --Jim Broede
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