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Tag Archives: anger and fear.
Of Climate Change and Exploitation
First, there is no doubt climate change is real. Doubts arise when activists begin to claim climate change is the result of humanity’s ignorance concerning the fragility of the ecosphere. Yes, climate change is real. The questions are how much … Continue reading
When Wisdom Isn’t
Don’t you love these little bits of wisdom that Anonymous1 and others publish to help us find our way? Of course, one cannot forget the friends and associates who help spread these so-called truths in one way or another. Take … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, family, Manners, social media, Uncategorized, Verbal Communication
Tagged anger and fear., apologies, domestic abuse, fear persecution, gossip, hostile workplace
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The World As We Knew It: Untold Stories
For many, September 11, 2001 was the end of the world as they knew it. Suddenly, the entire country faced the reality babyboomers knew since grade school. Some parts of the world hate the United States. Admittedly, it was unsettling … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, family, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Patriotism, Uncategorized
Tagged anger and fear., law enforcement, terrorists, World Trade Center
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Words Matter!
Many people in OneOldCop’s generation grew up hearing,“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.” This, or some variation of it, was a standard response from parents and others when a child came home crying … Continue reading
Of Protests and Violence
If the title of this piece looks familiar, there is a reason. It is a followup to last week’s piece “Of Protests and Courage.” The gentleman making the comment, it took courage to protest, made another comment deserving of analysis. … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Political Extremes, Politics
Tagged anger and fear., civil disobedience, current-events, political unrest, protests, riots
Defanged and Despised?
OneOldCop is not surprised with the level of distrust and animosity being shown toward police officers today. As noted in “Of Chaos and Politics” this is nothing new. Over the last few decades, police officers have watched animosity toward and … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Law Enforcement, Morality, Police
Tagged anger and fear., current-events, federal police, law enforcement, police, Politics, terrorists
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Not So Silent Night
On Christmas Eve 1914 something special happened. German and British troops stopped fighting and killing each other for a few hours. Their actions became the stuff of legends and war stories told over and over to children, grandchildren, and others. … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Daily Life, Family Vaules, Holidays, Morality, Police
Tagged anger and fear., current-events, Ferguson, grand jury, law enforcement, NYPD, police, police brutality, riots, tradition
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