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In reply to the discussion: Peace [View all]

H2O Man

(78,677 posts)
29. Right.
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 08:41 PM
21 hrs ago

We are a curious hominid. We dress fashionably, and live in nice nests. But some of us are violent.

I have two sons and two daughters. I've taught them how to read situations, and not be victims of violence in daily life. This includes teaching my daughters how to disable an attacker fast, and not simply the 'ole kick in the balls. My sons are very familiar with the story about when three guys were threatening me years ago: disable the one with the loudest mouth immediately, place thumbs near his eyes, and ask, "Do you want to see your friend's eyes pop out on his cheeks?" (I know, I know ..... that was terrible. But as John Lennon said, sometimes the most violent individuals become the most peaceful.)

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Peace [View all] H2O Man Yesterday OP
The scary part of non-violence is you can be killed. Non-violence pisses authority figures off to no end. Solly Mack 23 hrs ago #1
Yes, you are right. H2O Man 23 hrs ago #5
Malcolm was right. Either way, you can still end up maimed or dead. Solly Mack 23 hrs ago #6
I agree 100% Non-Violent Protests is the ONLY Way forward. Nictuku 23 hrs ago #2
Than you! H2O Man 23 hrs ago #10
Thank you for this post H2O Man. I needed to livetohike 23 hrs ago #3
Thank you. H2O Man 22 hrs ago #11
... OneGrassRoot 23 hrs ago #4
I will need to H2O Man 22 hrs ago #12
YouTube it is! Thx. 💜 OneGrassRoot 22 hrs ago #15
A few years ago, H2O Man 22 hrs ago #18
Non-violence didn't work against Hitler. At all. SamuelTheThird 23 hrs ago #7
Respectfully disagree. H2O Man 22 hrs ago #14
I guess I wasn't clear SamuelTheThird 22 hrs ago #20
You were clear. H2O Man 22 hrs ago #22
Miller et al are only interested in violence in Democratic led cities and states malaise 23 hrs ago #8
I think that is Exactly It Malaise Nictuku 22 hrs ago #13
Do you think if people are 100% non-violent Trump will just go 'oh well' SamuelTheThird 22 hrs ago #21
"They're eating dogs! H2O Man 22 hrs ago #16
You always give us hope malaise 22 hrs ago #19
Thanks...K&R spanone 23 hrs ago #9
Thank you! H2O Man 22 hrs ago #17
Amen. Those days are the American legacy that we must live by and live up to. ancianita 21 hrs ago #23
Thank you! H2O Man 21 hrs ago #24
Violence is the last resort of the incompetent BeneteauBum 21 hrs ago #25
Right. H2O Man 21 hrs ago #29
When has stumpy, Prairie_Seagull 21 hrs ago #26
Exactly. H2O Man 21 hrs ago #30
Well said Saoirse9 21 hrs ago #27
Be patient. H2O Man 21 hrs ago #31
Never been more grateful for Saoirse9 21 hrs ago #28
As you know, H2O Man 20 hrs ago #32
Wise words Saoirse9 2 hrs ago #41
I hear you! H2O Man 2 hrs ago #42
Non violence is sometimes necessary when you are powerless Keepthesoulalive 19 hrs ago #33
"Whose blood"? H2O Man 19 hrs ago #34
It has always been our blood Keepthesoulalive 19 hrs ago #35
It is important H2O Man 18 hrs ago #36
You did not live in the city. Keepthesoulalive 17 hrs ago #37
Ha! H2O Man 16 hrs ago #38
The proven effectiveness of Dr. King's method cannot be denied Martin Eden 9 hrs ago #39
Exactly! H2O Man 3 hrs ago #40
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