Virtue signaling from my SIL

[rrrr]

My sister-in-law is a radical socialist. She has a government job, and is thus being paid to live her leftist views. Last year she sent me a text, letting me know she had made a donation to a socialist charity in my name as a Christmas gift. Gee, thanks.

They live in Colorado, just a mile from the fires that occurred yesterday, which makes the text I received today nothing more than virtue signaling. Why would I give a shit about her party plans?

We are having a party at our house for vaccinated people only. I think in light of the last 24 hours it will be a much more somber affair then we have anticipated but I know our friends neighbors will be grateful To be together

I'm surprised she didn't ask about everyone's vaccination status at my Dad's house last week. Most of my family was there. What a tool.

 

[baja-chris]

Make a MAGA donation in her name and let her know about it.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

My sister-in-law is a radical socialist. She has a government job, and is thus being paid to live her leftist views. Last year she sent me a text, letting me know she had made a donation to a socialist charity in my name as a Christmas gift. Gee, thanks.

They live in Colorado, just a mile from the fires that occurred yesterday, which makes the text I received today nothing more than virtue signaling. Why would I give a shit about her party plans?

We are having a party at our house for vaccinated people only. I think in light of the last 24 hours it will be a much more somber affair then we have anticipated but I know our friends neighbors will be grateful To be together

I'm surprised she didn't ask about everyone's vaccination status at my Dad's house last week. Most of my family was there. What a tool.

I ran into a friend from college last week in HI....her family was making the "unvaxed" family sit at a table inside the front yard and couldn't come inside. The stupid is thick with liberal's...

 

[Wizard29]

Don't you live in Texas? Why would the fucking idiot text you about a party she's having in Colorado?

My response would be along the lines of, "I live in Texas you fucking idiot. Why are you texting me about your party in Colorado?"

I have an aunt who seems to be on the same level of stupid as your SIL. We don't talk much though. If we did, I'd have a lot more practice developing my clever text response skills.

 

[coolchange]

Went to my wife’s group gathering at a Mexican outdoor patio restaurant. Guy sits down sort of across from me all happy and says something to the effect, we’re all Vaxed right? Group sort of nods etc when he scans the table and he gets to me And I’ve got this slightly raised eyebrow look on my face. He pauses at me like I’m supposed to reply and I wait and he tries to out awkward pause me and I sayWhat makes you think my medical history of is any of your fucking business?
After about 10 minutes my wife starts getting the texts, “yeah he should’ve told him to just leave if he didn’t like it. Leave it to Bruce to shut him down. He’s such an ass.”

 

[Looking Glass]

I ran into a friend from college last week in HI....her family was making the "unvaxed" family sit at a table inside the front yard and couldn't come inside. The stupid is thick with liberal's...

That would be "OUR" last family Reunion I attend. I Could/Would never forget or forgive the incredible Insult.

 

[monkeyswrench]

@rrrr , text her back in a week and find out how many of her "vaxxed" attendees have the plague.
"Oh, a few, but they didn't get it bad because they're vaxxed"

 

[was thatguy]

I just don’t understand the whole hanging out with people that don’t want to be around you, or that you don’t want to be around?
I lack that family gene dealio I guess.
I didn’t talk to my brother for 7 years before he died.
My sister is dead to me since she stole my moms house from her after that big earthquake in Alaska several years ago. She’s 62 or 63 and I won’t shed a tear when she dies.
Mom I still talk to, she is my mom after all.
Why would anyone sit down and feign friendship with a judgmental asshole?
I can see doing it for entertainment value maybe?

 

[RiverDave]

My brother and his family didn’t come to Christmas this year because myself Stacy and kids are unvaccinated.

Instead he packed up his family and went to Palm Springs to stay in a hotel and eat at restaurants.. (wtf?)

In an effort to keep the peace I offered to bring rapid covid tests and have everyone test negative before Christmas. Still no dice.

There is no logic or reason to this anymore. I can tell you though life is more peaceful while
Half the country is living in pretend world and not the real one. Lol

 

[rivrrts429]

I ran into a friend from college last week in HI....her family was making the "unvaxed" family sit at a table inside the front yard and couldn't come inside. The stupid is thick with liberal's...

It’s equally stupid of those who sat at the outside table lol

I would’ve superfly snooka’d that table like a Buffalo Bill’s fan

 

[Ace in the Hole]

It’s equally stupid of those who sat at the outside table lol

I would’ve superfly snooka’d that table like a Buffalo Bill’s fan

The blind compliance I saw while back home last week was unreal...people walking dogs with masks on, people at the beach wearing masks, guy riding a Harley with a mask on...it was insane...let alone the "papers please" at every place. I miss my family/friends, but it will be a long time before I go back there.

 

[JDKRXW]

My sister-in-law is a radical socialist. What a tool.

There's 1 thing that these people can't stand ... and that's being ignored.
My simple rule is: Do Not Engage.
You'll be way happier and she'll be pissed knowing she didn't get a rise out of you.

 

[84miller]

It is a simple power play. Just a simple let them know you understand with a simple decline to the invitation. Then do the thing you wanted to do in the first place. Who wants to hang with dumb ass people anyway?

 

[rivrrts429]

The blind compliance I saw while back home last week was unreal...people walking dogs with masks on, people at the beach wearing masks, guy riding a Harley with a mask on...it was insane...let alone the "papers please" at every place. I miss my family/friends, but it will be a long time before I go back there.

Ya that would be rough to experience. Makes it worse when family & friends are genuinely bought in to all of it. I’m not saying the virus isn’t real but wearing a mask on the beach is far out.

Those of my family members that are terrified and have been a recluse because of it almost despise me and my kids for having caught the Rona and furthermore that we had a mild case all things considered. That part of it blew my mind.

 

[WhatExit?]

The mental illness is widespread and until/if the SHTF, nothing will change these people. So sad

 

[HALLETT BOY]

All this separation and fighting amongst us all was / is planned . Try not to play into it .

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

Ya that would be rough to experience. Makes it worse when family & friends are genuinely bought in to all of it. I’m not saying the virus isn’t real but wearing a mask on the beach is far out.

Those of my family members that are terrified and have been a recluse because of it almost despise me and my kids for having caught the Rona and furthermore that we had a mild case all things considered. That part of it blew my mind.

I've been in Catalina for a week now and the people in masks here is funny. Even some swimming with mask on.

 

[Gelcoater]

My sister-in-law is a radical socialist. She has a government job, and is thus being paid to live her leftist views. Last year she sent me a text, letting me know she had made a donation to a socialist charity in my name as a Christmas gift. Gee, thanks.

They live in Colorado, just a mile from the fires that occurred yesterday, which makes the text I received today nothing more than virtue signaling. Why would I give a shit about her party plans?

We are having a party at our house for vaccinated people only. I think in light of the last 24 hours it will be a much more somber affair then we have anticipated but I know our friends neighbors will be grateful To be together

I'm surprised she didn't ask about everyone's vaccination status at my Dad's house last week. Most of my family was there. What a tool.

I hope you responded by telling her you made a donation to the NRA in her name.

 

[Taboma]

I've been in Catalina for a week now and the people in masks here is funny. Even some swimming with mask on.

Swimming ????? Holy Shit, where are they from Norway ???? I wear a mask when I scuba dive or snorkel

 

[4Waters]

Went to my wife’s group gathering at a Mexican outdoor patio restaurant. Guy sits down sort of across from me all happy and says something to the effect, we’re all Vaxed right? Group sort of nods etc when he scans the table and he gets to me And I’ve got this slightly raised eyebrow look on my face. He pauses at me like I’m supposed to reply and I wait and he tries to out awkward pause me and I sayWhat makes you think my medical history of is any of your fucking business?
After about 10 minutes my wife starts getting the texts, “yeah he should’ve told him to just leave if he didn’t like it. Leave it to Bruce to shut him down. He’s such an ass.”

WOW, they really do know you, you being an ass is why we like you . I can actually see the face you made

 

[HBCraig]

Went to my wife’s group gathering at a Mexican outdoor patio restaurant. Guy sits down sort of across from me all happy and says something to the effect, we’re all Vaxed right? Group sort of nods etc when he scans the table and he gets to me And I’ve got this slightly raised eyebrow look on my face. He pauses at me like I’m supposed to reply and I wait and he tries to out awkward pause me and I sayWhat makes you think my medical history of is any of your fucking business?
After about 10 minutes my wife starts getting the texts, “yeah he should’ve told him to just leave if he didn’t like it. Leave it to Bruce to shut him down. He’s such an ass.”

Good. It's none of his business
Good for you. Ask stood questions and don't be surprised at the answers.

My son was at K1 Speed last night and text me that a man turned around to him while in line and put his hand up and said " back up at least 6 feet"
My boy told him he is triple vaxxed and he should turn around. You can imagine how that went over. He's a smart ass like me but good for him. Told him good job and stand your ground to dudes trying to disrespect him.

 

[rivermobster]

I hope you responded by telling her you made a donation to the NRA in her name.

And make Sure to include all of her contact information, so they can continue to count on her in the future.

 

[napanutt]

Christmas last year it was me, my wife, my dad and step-mom at my step-sisters house. I believe they were vaxed then, wife was I wasn’t. Nobody asked or cared.
This year it was the same plus my brother, two of his boys and their girlfriends. Nobody asked. I’m not sure if it was assumed but it was a great night.

 

[Taboma]

Good. It's none of his business
Good for you. Ask stood questions and don't be surprised at the answers.

My son was at K1 Speed last night and text me that a man turned around to him while in line and put his hand up and said " back up at least 6 feet"
My boy told him he is triple vaxxed and he should turn around. You can imagine how that went over. He's a smart ass like me but good for him. Told him good job and stand your ground to dudes trying to disrespect him.

I have no idea how close your son was to breathing down the man's neck. I don't care if he's been vaxxed 10 times and is wearing scuba equipment, I think it's currently a show of respect for others to give a little room. The man's attitude aside, why would that be such a burden for your son ?

 

[WhatExit?]

I have no idea how close your son was to breathing down the man's neck. I don't care if he's been vaxxed 10 times and is wearing scuba equipment, I think it's currently a show of respect for others to give a little room. The man's attitude aside, why would that be such a burden for your son ?

You know what they say about making assumptions, right?

 

[Taboma]

You know what they say about making assumptions, right?

And what assumption is that ? That attitudes justified the response, that the son was well within this man's private space ?

It's commonly referred to as The Benefit of Doubt, more so than an assumption.
Since apparently I wasn't clear, or the message was clouded by an assumption.

I think it's God Damned disrespectful to not provide a sufficient reasonable distance between yourself and the party in front of you. Is that better ? I'm not asking for a tape measure here, because I believe an estimate will suffice.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Vax or anti vax, that 6 ft guideline really isn't a bad thing. Who wants to be closer than that to a spitting talker or a smelly ass? And you well know, you've previously experienced each.

 

[Activated]

Text her a picture of your apple bag.

<<<<already drinking tonight. Lol

 

[caribbean20]

My sister-in-law is a radical socialist. She has a government job, and is thus being paid to live her leftist views. Last year she sent me a text, letting me know she had made a donation to a socialist charity in my name as a Christmas gift. Gee, thanks.

They live in Colorado, just a mile from the fires that occurred yesterday, which makes the text I received today nothing more than virtue signaling. Why would I give a shit about her party plans?

We are having a party at our house for vaccinated people only. I think in light of the last 24 hours it will be a much more somber affair then we have anticipated but I know our friends neighbors will be grateful To be together

I'm surprised she didn't ask about everyone's vaccination status at my Dad's house last week. Most of my family was there. What a tool.

Does you SIL live in Lafayette and work in Boulder? It would fit the template.

Our joint is about a mile away too.

 

[arch stanton]

 

[HBCraig]

I have no idea how close your son was to breathing down the man's neck. I don't care if he's been vaxxed 10 times and is wearing scuba equipment, I think it's currently a show of respect for others to give a little room. The man's attitude aside, why would that be such a burden for your son ?

He want even close to him but had to posture up. My son isn't vaxxed and won't be. The dude was trying to big league my son and control him.

 

[HBCraig]

And what assumption is that ? That attitudes justified the response, that the son was well within this man's private space ?

It's commonly referred to as The Benefit of Doubt, more so than an assumption.
Since apparently I wasn't clear, or the message was clouded by an assumption.

I think it's God Damned disrespectful to not provide a sufficient reasonable distance between yourself and the party in front of you. Is that better ? I'm not asking for a tape measure here, because I believe an estimate will suffice.

Yeh, it's also disrespectful to try to bully a few 16 year old boys. The man's own daughter and wife asked him to stop because he was being a dick. I agree, it is "God damn disrespectful ". Don't disrespect kids that are trying to have good clean fun.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Yeh, it's also disrespectful to try to bully a few 16 year old boys. The man own daughter and wide asked him to stop because he was being a dick. I agree, it is "God damn disrespectful ". Don't disrespect kids that are trying to have good clean fun.

We never had these problems out street racing...

 

[HBCraig]

We never had these problems out street racing...

Well, he's driving my truck so that shit better not happen.

Sorry for the thread jack @rrrr

 

[bilz]

I really enjoy the extra distance. Ever since the pot explosion in ca, I really don't like standing close to these marijuana vacuums. But yes don't try to bully teenagers maybe ask politely to step back as a courtesy to your family, but the vax is none of his business.

 

[530RL]

In my family we all try to get along.

 

[Activated]

In my family we all try to get along.

That’s because you are all Liberals.

 

[was thatguy]

That’s because you are all Liberals.

What he means is that they all have to try to get along with him…

 

[rrrr]

Does you SIL live in Lafayette and work in Boulder? It would fit the template.

Our joint is about a mile away too.

Yep.

 

[tostark]

Vax or anti vax, that 6 ft guideline really isn't a bad thing. Who wants to be closer than that to a spitting talker or a smelly ass? And you well know, you've previously experienced each.

Now i have to reply because I hit the “like” button by accident. space yes, but 6 ft is BS. Maybe man should have left the line if he was uncomfortable

 

[propcheck]

Sorry but this round is no masks no compliance. You will have to ask me to leave or refuse me service. I have fully cut off all family and friends who I have realized are mentally ill and guess what my life and my family are doing great

 

[HNL2LHC]

The blind compliance I saw while back home last week was unreal...people walking dogs with masks on, people at the beach wearing masks, guy riding a Harley with a mask on...it was insane...let alone the "papers please" at every place. I miss my family/friends, but it will be a long time before I go back there.

So true!!!!! I am one of the few that is in public without a mask. It is maddening. I am about to sell our properties and pull out of that place. I have had a few conversations in th past two years with people that are all about the VAX there. :banghead:

 

[bilz]

Always thought 6 feet was an odd number since the virus uses the metric system.

 

[Taboma]

Always thought 6 feet was an odd number since the virus uses the metric system.

Well OK, two steps would be 5 feet, but two arms length is about 6'.
Using two steps to measure off 5' would require you to walk up close, but each person using one arm length as a measuring guide will keep you roughly 6' distant.
I recall this being a practice many of us used beginning in grade school during calisthenics, last time for me was in Army basic training.
Logic would suggest it's a distance most of us should be familiar with.
Yet some will find being asked to maintain this distance offensive.
Those same personality types would find fault with being asked anything of themselves.

 

[bilz]

I enjoy the personal space, but this socialism distancing, green, clean sustainable and equitable bullshit is getting old.

 

[Taboma]

I enjoy the personal space, but this socialism distancing, green, clean sustainable and equitable bullshit is getting old.

I could write a book on all the shit I find getting old, line one would be my own name.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Well OK, two steps would be 5 feet, but two arms length is about 6'.
Using two steps to measure off 5' would require you to walk up close, but each person using one arm length as a measuring guide will keep you roughly 6' distant.
I recall this being a practice many of us used beginning in grade school during calisthenics, last time for me was in Army basic training.
Logic would suggest it's a distance most of us should be familiar with.
Yet some will find being asked to maintain this distance offensive.
Those same personality types would find fault with being asked anything of themselves.

I usually tend to keep my distance in general. It is part of my warm and fuzzy personality. If I were at 4.5-5ft, it would probably not be me closing on them...so, my response would be in direct proportion to their request. My apparent sweet demeanor has at this point been adequate for maintaining peaceful community interactions.

I do find it very odd though, how people deathly fear an illness, an easily transmitted one at that, and yet have the gall to be upset at others waiting in line at public establishments. Seems rather counterintuitive, does it not?

 

[NorCalRiverRat]

Half the country is living in pretend world and not the real one. Lol

looks like more than half, even in your state, and the ticker keeps counting...

US Coronavirus vaccine tracker

Each state has a different plan — and different challenges — in distributing vaccines. Learn more about who is getting vaccinated by parsing the data by age, sex and race.

usafacts.org

..

 

[Sherpa]

It’s funny in the Bay Area..
Asians are used to crowding up right behind you or next to you.. I think that’s how it is in China, etc.

Since covid started, they all stand back now…
I also think most are hypocondriacts -sp?
Anyway..

 

[monkeyswrench]

...and yet the number infected keeps rising as well.
Vaccinated or not, the numbers of deaths seem to be slowing. That is, of course, little comfort to those related.