tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post7572145781022534101..comments2018-07-05T23:04:41.927-06:00Comments on The Brothers Washburn: RULES, UGHThe Brothers Washburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00860559939977940732noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-29269745772649325202012-08-29T11:28:34.224-06:002012-08-29T11:28:34.224-06:00So after a great philosophical discussion with my ...So after a great philosophical discussion with my long term guest we came to the following conclussion; to break a rule just because it is a rule gives that rule power over you. You are letting the rule control you just as much as if you were choosing to follow that rule. Therefore it is wisest to just live your life as you would, being true to yourself no matter what the rules say. If it is something you would do regardless of a rule then do it, but if you are doing something just because of a rule (whether obeying or disobeying said rule) then you are neither in control nor being true to yourself. Good luck with it all and may the force be with you.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119538128653726878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-12268850438932817512012-08-28T14:24:25.178-06:002012-08-28T14:24:25.178-06:00Advice I can always use, totally different from ru...Advice I can always use, totally different from rules. Thanks to both you and Chris for the advice. And tact? I can do tact. I have all the tact of a trial attorney in a stupid people shop.The Brothers Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860559939977940732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-25465340534390795382012-08-28T14:20:08.050-06:002012-08-28T14:20:08.050-06:00Thanks for the encouragement Becky, I just may com...Thanks for the encouragement Becky, I just may come out swinging next time. By the way, one of the first things I did as a scoutmaster was to break the two deep leadership rule. But you're right, it was not a good idea.The Brothers Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860559939977940732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-11674635704533864872012-08-28T14:15:04.804-06:002012-08-28T14:15:04.804-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Brothers Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860559939977940732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-64412154214159993932012-08-28T14:11:20.607-06:002012-08-28T14:11:20.607-06:00Just remember, genes flow downhill!Just remember, genes flow downhill!The Brothers Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860559939977940732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-90263462022403201202012-08-28T13:26:06.953-06:002012-08-28T13:26:06.953-06:00I have only one thing to say about this: "Abs...I have only one thing to say about this: "Absolutely nothin!"<br /><br />Just kidding. I do have one thing to say. That is, you shouldn't "never" post about those things. Just approach it with tact, if you can. If you can't approach it with tact, it's best to avoid it. There have been so many times I get extremely passionate about something, start writing a post, and then stop myself because I know it will create more fires while doing little to settle my anger. There's a lot of stupid people out there, and they even have their own stupid conventions no matter what we do. *Cough, cough* <br /><br />But in the end, it's all up to you. You're probably my favorite blogger, anyway.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01934614598425620113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-14717945929918930172012-08-28T11:02:29.103-06:002012-08-28T11:02:29.103-06:00ha ha ha, this is so funny! ODD is going to be my...ha ha ha, this is so funny! ODD is going to be my new code word.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119538128653726878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-51384700556317374152012-08-28T01:02:57.669-06:002012-08-28T01:02:57.669-06:00From what I've read so far, I am liking you a ...From what I've read so far, I am liking you a lot more. I think we'll get along just fine. And did I hear the word "apostate" somewhere? In the olden days, they call apostates heretics. Count me in.Christopher Lokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003366265700102215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-10550232335995249692012-08-27T21:44:50.723-06:002012-08-27T21:44:50.723-06:00I would have to say that some rules have their pla...I would have to say that some rules have their place. For example, since you mentioned scouts, the two deep leadership rule. Definitely a good rule. But I agree that many rules are put in place merely to be controlling. To exert power and dominion over others, like what you were saying about judges. I get it. As far as religion and politics being the scope of your blog, why the heck not? Hopefully you're not one of those apostate sorts, which I am fairly sure you are not. We need voices unafraid of assault. So, stand on your proverbial wall and let the arrows fly. There will be some who are converted, and others who will not. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-18438511124297863672012-08-27T20:37:35.201-06:002012-08-27T20:37:35.201-06:00I'm sure most people who know me would already...I'm sure most people who know me would already agree that I am ODD. At least I can put a name to it now. Thanks!The Brothers Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860559939977940732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2301889658573363809.post-42497050016015969112012-08-27T18:07:58.506-06:002012-08-27T18:07:58.506-06:00Good news, Andy! There's actually a medical di...Good news, Andy! There's actually a medical diagnosis, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, that describes people who have a hard time listening to authority figures or following the rules. Now you can just say you're ODD and under the Americans with Disability Act everyone has to make reasonable accommodations for you. Viva la revolution! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287239747504226024noreply@blogger.com