Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) American writer, philosopher, longshoreman
Passionate State of Mind, Aphorism 241 (1955)
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A quotation from Robert Heinlein
A dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for others in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than is a riot. […] This symptom is especially serious in that an individual displaying it never thinks of it as a sign of ill health but as proof of his/her strength.Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) American writer
Friday, ch. 23 [Boss] (1983)
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Now we know why #Trump didn't spontaneously combust.
"During his presidential swearing-in inaugural ceremony, he several times invoked God, while inexplicably not placing his hand on either of the 2 Bibles Melania held at his side.
“I was saved by God to make America great again,” Trump told the fmr presidents, lawmakers, & billionaires in attendance at the Capitol. “We're one people, one family, & one glorious nation under God -We'll not forget our God.”
During his presidential swearing-in inaugural ceremony, Donald Trump several times invoked God, while inexplicably not placing his hand on either of the two Bibles Melania Trump held at his side. “I was saved by God to make America great again,” Trump told the former presidents, lawmakers, and b...
Suspending Meta
I posted the below to my followers on Facebook.
“I have made the very difficult decision to suspend posting on this (Meta/FB/IG) platform indefinitely.
Facebook and Instagram have been a home for me, a community, and my first steps into a world where I felt accepted and valued for who I was. However, I no longer believe the dominant culture of these platforms support the communities I care so deeply about. I cannot, in good conscience, normalize incivility while allowing Meta to generate revenue from content which I created, as they so blatantly cast aside standards meant to protect the very communities I cherish.
I would like to thank everyone who has been part of my extended family since sharing my adventures. I hope, in time, we can reconnect in other spaces that feel and are actually safe. Until then, please remember, I love you.
P.S. My other social links mattdobbins.com “
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It’s costing #businesses $2 billion per day. This is how #leaders can curb #incivility in the #workplace
#Actionablepractices leaders can use to thwart the threat of extinction from a #workplaceculture of incivility.
Via #CTV News
Former #Quebec Premier #JeanCharest is concerned about rise in #incivility across country.
In open letter he co-signed w/ former mayors, senators, artists & business people, he is calling on political class 2 take concrete action 2 clean up #PublicDebate
Signatories say they have noticed #Canadians are less & less tolerant o differing points o view & r increasingly belligerent, particularly when it comes 2 the #Israeli - #Palestinian conflict
80% of frontline workers — retail workers, baristas, and more — experienced some form of incivility in 2023. We have to do better:
A quotation from Martin, Judith:
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Ideological differences are no excuse for rudeness.
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Full quote, sourcing, notes:
https://wist.info/martin-judith/2694/
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Ideological differences are no excuse for rudeness. On interactions between the general public and picketers, though she has used the phrase on other occasions. Reprinted in Miss Manners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior, Part 3 "Basic Civilization," "Common Courtesy for All Ages" (1983).
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