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The level and breadth of stupidity and incompetence that I witness and must contend with on a daily basis - in all forms, and how it affects my quality of life.

desertguy says

The level and breadth of stupidity that I witness and must contend with on a daily basis - in all forms, and how it affects my quality of life.

What are some examples?

The level of apathy people have from a completely corrupt government, people's inability to recognize how corrupt a government is, general stupidity and inability to recognize how they are manipulated and controlled which is to the detriment of all of society.

richwicks says

The level of apathy people have from a completely corrupt government, people's inability to recognize how corrupt a government is, general stupidity and inability to recognize how they are manipulated and controlled which is to the detriment of all of society.

Was talking about things you can control, to an extent. Get in government or STFU is my stance. I want specifics, not just "GOVERNMENT BAD RAAAAAHHHHH"

#Libtards in general.

And @Patrick I know you'd rather I refrain from using that term. But there's a damn good accurate description reason why I do:

WookieMan says

Was talking about things you can control, to an extent. Get in government or STFU is my stance.

That's like saying join the mafia to change it. Or join the military to change it.

And I have nothing to complain about that's within my control.

WookieMan says

I want specifics, not just "GOVERNMENT BAD RAAAAAHHHHH"

I'm not complaining about government, I'm complaining about the sheep and cattle I live among that aren't even aware of what kind of government they have, and just eat shit thinking it's knowledge and information. People aren't people, most of them.

Everything these days pisses me off, but in varying degrees.
Herewith a list of complaints, some important, some trivial.
1. Tipping expected everywhere.
2. Yuppie women in nice cars paid for by Mr. Simp who almost run me over as I stroll over to Dunkin.
3. McJob workers who say "No problem" after I say "Thank you."
4. New Yorkers/New Jersey escapees who ask for "cawfee".
5. People who say "Can I get...." when they order a donut, hamburger, etc.
6. Assholes who hit your car when you're parked; they are generally extreme geezers who should not be driving anyway.
7. Illegals, their spawn, crowding everywhere and sucking my blood via my wallet.
8. Assholes who don't realize that modern roads have the signal lights timed for the speed limit; if you speed past me on A1A at 65 mph you and I will end up at the same time at the red light at Donald Ross Blvd.
9. Nasty huge, women from the hood with little loud kids in Publix supermarket.
10. Constant junk mail from United Healthcare and AAA.
11. Girls who "axx" me for money for various "emergencies" (lack of planning or preparation).

The assumption that I want to pay with a credit card rather than cash.

Passive aggression, especially the part where the person pretends he wasn't being passive aggressive.

The use of logically and grammatically incorrect "they" where the correct pronoun is "he" in English, as in the above sentence. "He" refers to both sexes by default and this was understood for centuries until the woke banned it.

The vast numbers of sheeple who are still willfully blind to the fact that the government routinely lies to them, and that this threatens their lives. For example, lying that the toxxine is "safe and effective". I agree with @richwicks on this.

The use of CE and BCE instead of the traditional AD and BC.

I could go on and on, but it's probably not healthful to do that.

Patrick says

The use of logically and grammatically incorrect "they" where the correct pronoun is "he" in English, as in the above sentence. "He" refers to both sexes by default and this was understood for centuries until the woke banned it.

^^^ this

WookieMan says

Toilets that are too small (seat) or low...

Solution:

WookieMan says

desertguy says

The level and breadth of stupidity that I witness and must contend with on a daily basis - in all forms, and how it affects my quality of life.

What are some examples?

Lets see, in the past week: (i) the unethical behavior of the local area planning and zoning folks and the response from the community, (ii) so called pharmacy technicians that are incompetent, (iii) so called automotive experts that really have no clue how an automobile works, (iv) Rel-tards that lie cheat and steal and take advantage of their clients and the system for their own profit, (v) the Rel-tards brokerages that support the lying, cheating, scum Rel-tards that abuse the system, etc...

clambo says

3. McJob workers who say "No problem" after I say "Thank you."

When I first started hearing this a few years ago it drove me mad. I actually spit back at them a few times with: 'Well, I am glad that my custom was not a PROBLEM for you and accepting my hard earned money was no PROBLEM!' type of thing.
They and everyone around thought I was crazy. Now I just accept it as part of the daily demoralization rituals.

People who say "I did that on accident." I usually respond "Yeah, I prefer to do things by purpose." Goes right over their tiny-brained heads.

Note, the vaunted Grammarly add-on doesn't even flag this error as misuse. /sigh/

I hate that so many Free Style soda machines are out of order.

Robert Sproul says

When I first started hearing this a few years ago it drove me mad. I actually spit back at them a few times with: 'Well, I am glad that my custom was not a PROBLEM for you and accepting my hard earned money was no PROBLEM!' type of thing.

Why?

Would you prefer "It's no problem for me, after all I'm paid to do it"? It's just another way of saying "you're welcome" or "my pleasure".

richwicks says

It's just another way of saying "you're welcome" or "my pleasure".

It is much different to my ears. Much less gracious, almost snide. It implies that there just as easily could have been a 'problem'. I concede that I am a prickly mother fucker.

Robert Sproul says

It is much different to my ears. Much less gracious, almost snide. It implies that there just as easily could have been a 'problem'. I concede that I am a prickly mother fucker.

I have used "no problem" before, but I never even considered the possibility that somebody would take offense. It literally means "you didn't inconvenience me at all". It's very neutral. If a short woman asks me for help to get something off from the top shelf at the grocery store they will generally thank me, and my response has always been "no problem", you know why? It wasn't a problem. "You're welcome" to me almost sounds like she owed me the gratitude. She doesn't, for what, for me reaching a box or a bottle?

Robert Sproul says

It is much different to my ears. Much less gracious, almost snide. It implies that there just as easily could have been a 'problem'. I concede that I am a prickly mother fucker.

I agree. It sounds wrong.

I also don't like it when you offer something and someone says "I'm good" rather than "No thank you." Somehow it's grating.

Patrick says

I agree. It sounds wrong.

I also don't like it when you offer something and someone says "I'm good" rather than "No thank you." Somehow it's grating.

Doors in public spaces. I'll hold it open for people and give different responses when they say thanks. I'll admit I've used no problem. You're welcome. Yup. Cool. Awesome. I change it up based on the person and the vibe.

When someone holds the door for me I'll make up other shit. Stupid stuff like you're the boss man. You have strong arms. lol. I have fun with it, but I get the no problem thing. Like it was going to be a problem? Were we near fisticuffs? Never thought of it like that.

I'm gonna start fucking with people on this now. Hold the door open, they say thanks and I say you looked tired. This one triggered my crazy person.

Shit, this is just from Thursday :

People wearing masks, alone, in their car. I look at it as an IQ test, and they failed.

The sense of entitlement I perceive amongst the generally young and/or brown. This is in conjunction with the total lack of empathy displayed by same for other peoples rights.

Paying the county for building permit so that my assessment can go up and result in my property taxes increasing.

Planet Fitness allowing pedophiles into the womans' locker room forcing me to cancel the cheapest gym membership available in my area.

I'll get back to you tomorrow for more ...

WookieMan says

desertguy says

The level and breadth of stupidity that I witness and must contend with on a daily basis - in all forms, and how it affects my quality of life.

What are some examples?

A cargo ship crashing into a bridge pier and ruining my commute. I don't even use that bridge, but I live near one of the tunnels (alternate route) and I-95 north now backs up past the beltway during evening rush hour. I don't use either one of the tunnels either, but other people using them causes a backup on my commute. I could use Rt 1, but there is fucking NEVERENDING construction in front of the Guiness brewery where a bridge overpass is being rebuilt. Speaking of the Guiness brewery, it's near a huge park, specifically Patapsco State park. Tons of people go biking there. And for some reason, despite having plenty of land to do this, there is no bike trail connection or sidewalk along the road where the brewery is. Supposedly in Ireland, biking to the local pub is a thing, and while the brewery (which has a bar) does have bicycle parking, they don't have bike trail connection to the local biking areas near it.

Addendum to my post above:
12. Idiots sticking out their tongue for selfie pictures; this even includes that NFL simp Kelce.
13. Guys who wear T-shirts under a sport coat or a blazer.

Kids on my lawn!

stfu says

People wearing masks, alone

When I see this I start singing circus music: "doot doot doodle doodle doot doot doodle doodle"

richwicks says

Robert Sproul says

When I first started hearing this a few years ago it drove me mad. I actually spit back at them a few times with: 'Well, I am glad that my custom was not a PROBLEM for you and accepting my hard earned money was no PROBLEM!' type of thing.

Why?

Would you prefer "It's no problem for me, after all I'm paid to do it"? It's just another way of saying "you're welcome" or "my pleasure".

The problem with “no problem” is that it lacks the conveyance of intentionality of the speaker by the words that are spoken. I imagine that as you suggest many people intend the same thought as you are welcome and my pleasure, so slang in that use. It is indicative of the broader laziness with which we converse with each other in the English language; words have meanings and one should strive to be impeccable with their spoken word.

There are legitimate situations for “no problem,” but it seems that many instances of it are intending a different meaning.

clambo says

5. People who say "Can I get...." when they order a donut, hamburger, etc.

Oh, golly, this one is finger nails on a chalkboard.

Others,

-Dickweeds who walk while doing something (SO important) on their phones.

-Dumb fucks who are standing still forever, and just when you are walking past them they come to life and move right into you.

-Ass munches who knowingly do something wrong and then say, "Sorry." I don't give a fuck about "sorry." How about just don't do it in the first place?

-Shit birds who bring their dogs to public stores, especially grocery stores and putting the animals in the carts. Wow! What a great contribution for everyone -- having your dog's asshole rub around on the bottom of the shopping cart. The next person who uses that cart will be so grateful.

ForcedTQ says

The problem with “no problem” is that it lacks the conveyance of intentionality of the speaker by the words that are spoken. I

The problem is with you. You're forcing people to walk around eggshells when they are actually being polite to you. It's like those crazy assholes that demand you call them women instead of men, and use their pronouns.

richwicks says

ForcedTQ says

The problem with “no problem” is that it lacks the conveyance of intentionality of the speaker by the words that are spoken. I

The problem is with you. You're forcing people to walk around eggshells when they are actually being polite to you.

Eh... kind of agree with Forced on this one. I've done it myself saying no problem, so guilty as charged. I've never thought of it the way he does, but it makes sense to me. No one asked if there was a problem. Was there going to be a problem? Easy enough to just say thanks. Or something as California as right on man. The word problem is a negative.

And it's not walking around on eggshells either. In hindsight I've come across as a dick by saying no problem. There are so many other words and phrases that are more polite. You lose this one Rich.

WookieMan says

And it's not walking around on eggshells either. In hindsight I've come across as a dick by saying no problem. There are so many other words and phrases that are more polite. You lose this one Rich.

People are literally looking for offense when none is intended. You shouldn't be looking at hindsight. Were they upset with you and they didn't voice it? Well, fuck 'em. People who get offended and don't explain why and just pout and sulk, who has time for that shit now?

Adding to the list.

-Ass wipes who hear clearly what you say but always say, "What?"

This behavior is ridiculously pronounced in the beaners. Beaners cannot hear anything without saying. "Eh?" Two dumb fuck beaners cannot verbally interact without repeating every stupid, useless, utterance out of their bean holes at least two times (more likely three to four times).

(Yes, I wrote "beaners." You know, the mud ass, shit garbage fucks who like to stink up their own land and then somehow get to a better place and then begin to turn the better place into the same shit hole they escaped from).

I don’t like it when I’m at a restaurant and I have to hear someone in another party announce to the waitress (as she asks him for his order): “I’m gonna do the beef fajitas.” It just gets my goat for some reason.

It sounds much better to say “I’ll have the beef fajitas.”

Kepi says

Adding to the list.

-Ass wipes who hear clearly what you say but always say, "What?"

This behavior is ridiculously pronounced in the beaners. Beaners cannot hear anything without saying. "Eh?" Two dumb fuck beaners cannot verbally interact without repeating every stupid, useless, utterance out of their bean holes without repeating it at least two times (more likely three to four times).

(Yes, I wrote "beaners." You know, the mud ass, shit garbage fucks who like to stink up their own land and then somehow get to a better place and then begin to turn the better place into the same shit hole they escaped from).

Now, tell us how do you REALLY feel!

People finger-fucking their phones at red light untill I honk at them to let them know the fucking light has turned green at least 10 sec ago.

"The" and the number of the Interstate.

It's "I+#" or just "#".

The 10 is the Chicken Chow Mein Lunch at Peking Moon that comes with an egg roll and rice.

richwicks says

ForcedTQ says

The problem with “no problem” is that it lacks the conveyance of intentionality of the speaker by the words that are spoken. I

The problem is with you. You're forcing people to walk around eggshells when they are actually being polite to you. It's like those crazy assholes that demand you call them women instead of men, and use their pronouns.

The problem isn’t with me, and I didn’t say the problem was with anyone. I don’t tell or expect anyone to say things to me a certain way. I give no fucks how people respond to me, I am just stating an observation of how it seems when people use “no problem.” It doesn’t bother me that they use it this way, I just think it’s a lack of care in use of the English language when it is not actually being used in the meaning of no problem. I’m pretty fucking literal in that way.

Similar, when people say “I could care less”, but the actual saying is “I couldn’t care less.” Ignorance of the language. Fuck stupid pronouns and anyone who makes people use them, how did you even Segway to that?

richwicks says

If a short woman asks me for help to get something off from the top shelf at the grocery store they will generally thank me, and my response has always been "no problem", you know why? It wasn't a problem. "You're welcome" to me almost sounds like she owed me the gratitude. She doesn't, for what, for me reaching a box or a bottle?

Apples and oranges.

At a restaurant or grocery store the employees and owner of the business generally owe gratitude to the customer for choosing their business and giving the business an opportunity to serve the customer who chose them. The contract is pretty simple even if it is unwritten. The customer gives a form of payment in exchange for a good or service. If a customer chooses to thank the business for fulfilling the contract, it is right and natural for the business to show gratitude or graciousness in return.

But a random person asking you for a favor, that is a totally different situation.

I got no problem with no problem

mell says

I got no problem with no problem

Some people have a problem with you having no problem with no problem.

mell says

I got no problem with no problem

This is turning into a Seinfeld episode.. No problem can come across as condescending if you really think about it. I'll still probably use it, but never thought of it this way. I'll use it less for sure.

AmericanKulak says

"The" and the number of the Interstate.

It's "I+#" or just "#".

That's very West coast. I noticed it when I moved from TX to CA 27 years ago and then just somehow started saying it. Maybe it's rubbed off now that I've moved or if not hopefully it will.