What do you want?

Griff · 10-31-2012, 08:24 PM

I want Mystery Science Theater 3000 to do the Presidential Debates.

SteveDallas · 10-31-2012, 10:38 PM

I want to solve problems for people.

That is all. It sounds so simple, doesn't it?

But what often happens is that somebody will ask for a problem to be solved, but will insist on a "solution" that does not actually fix the problem.

Or Person A will want a problem solved and Person B will not, where Person A has enough authority to insist that the problem be solved, while Person B, while not having the authority to counter A, has too much stature for me to simply say "I can't to it because B is being an obstructionist jerk."

Or Person C will want a "problem" solved, but Person D regards it not as a "problem" but as an essential condition, and neither of them is willing to acknowledge the other's position, much less negotiate about it.

Or they will insist that their problem is urgent and must be fixed as soon as possible, but will fail -- sometimes repeatedly -- to provide the most basic level of cooperation, such as providing access to the equipment causing the problem.

ZenGum · 11-01-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

I want to solve problems for people.

That is all. It sounds so simple, doesn't it?

But what often happens is that somebody will ask for a problem to be solved, but will insist on a "solution" that does not actually fix the problem.

Or Person A will want a problem solved and Person B will not, where Person A has enough authority to insist that the problem be solved, while Person B, while not having the authority to counter A, has too much stature for me to simply say "I can't to it because B is being an obstructionist jerk."

Or Person C will want a "problem" solved, but Person D regards it not as a "problem" but as an essential condition, and neither of them is willing to acknowledge the other's position, much less negotiate about it.

Or they will insist that their problem is urgent and must be fixed as soon as possible, but will fail -- sometimes repeatedly -- to provide the most basic level of cooperation, such as providing access to the equipment causing the problem.

Ahh, you're the IT / tech guy in the large firm, aren't you?

SteveDallas · 11-02-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

Ahh, you're the IT / tech guy in the large firm, aren't you?

Medium.

Trilby · 11-01-2012, 09:39 AM

I want an end to the patriarchal society we've found ourselves in (in NO little fault due to the Church, the Pope and all the Kings of England!!) and a return to the gentle, co-operative matriarchy.

Consumerism is patriarchal. War is patriarchal. Oppression of women is patriarchal. The Inquisition, the Holocaust; patriarchal.

and I want it NOW. *

what else ya got?

*blame Barbara G. Walker. I've slowly, quietly become radicalized b/c of her and her damn knitting books!!

Spexxvet · 11-01-2012, 09:46 AM

I want a cheese steak, with extra cheese, pepperoni, and ketchup, with a side of fries. And a Killian's Red.

Trilby · 11-01-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

I want a cheese steak, with extra cheese, pepperoni, and ketchup, with a side of fries. And a Killian's Red.

that's patriarchal!

Spexxvet · 11-01-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Trilby

that's patriarchal!

Only cause it's on a phallic roll.

SteveDallas · 11-01-2012, 10:33 AM

I'll denounce the patriarchy as much as the next guy. (OK, probably more than the next guy...) But I'm skeptical that this

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Originally Posted by Trilby

a return to the gentle, co-operative matriarchy

ever actually existed.

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Originally Posted by Trilby

I've slowly, quietly become radicalized b/c of her and her damn knitting books!!

So what have you been knitting?

Lamplighter · 11-01-2012, 10:39 AM

I'm with Steve...

My first "matriarchal" thoughts were Mrs Thatcher and Mme Defarge

infinite monkey · 11-01-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

So what have you been knitting?

Books, silly.

DanaC · 11-01-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trilby

I want an end to the patriarchal society we've found ourselves in (in NO little fault due to the Church, the Pope and all the Kings of England!!) and a return to the gentle, co-operative matriarchy.

Consumerism is patriarchal. War is patriarchal. Oppression of women is patriarchal. The Inquisition, the Holocaust; patriarchal.

and I want it NOW. *

what else ya got?

*blame Barbara G. Walker. I've slowly, quietly become radicalized b/c of her and her damn knitting books!!

Y'know I really don;t think that ever existed.

infinite monkey · 11-01-2012, 10:42 AM

I want a simple life. I want to wake up, make coffee, and peer out the window of my fairly isolated little home. I want to walk a path to the market and pick stuff out of my own garden. I want to be far from the rat race and only see the rats I want to see. I want to peer up into the sun from beneath my straw-brimmed hat while I tend my little plot of land, and smile at how peaceful it all is. I want to listen to the rain and thunder on a summer day and read books or make preserves. I want to go to bed next to my love, exhausted and happy, and anticipate the glorious possibilities of a new day.

I'm so unrealistic.

(true response)

Undertoad · 11-01-2012, 10:45 AM

I just wanna make

love to you

Spexxvet · 11-01-2012, 11:22 AM

10-31-2012, 08:24 PM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	What do you want? I want Mystery Science Theater 3000 to do the Presidential Debates. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

11-01-2012, 09:39 AM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I want an end to the patriarchal society we've found ourselves in (in NO little fault due to the Church, the Pope and all the Kings of England!!) and a return to the gentle, co-operative matriarchy. Consumerism is patriarchal. War is patriarchal. Oppression of women is patriarchal. The Inquisition, the Holocaust; patriarchal. and I want it NOW. * what else ya got? *blame Barbara G. Walker. I've slowly, quietly become radicalized b/c of her and her damn knitting books!! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-01-2012, 09:46 AM	#6
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I want a cheese steak, with extra cheese, pepperoni, and ketchup, with a side of fries. And a Killian's Red. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

11-01-2012, 10:42 AM	#13
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I want a simple life. I want to wake up, make coffee, and peer out the window of my fairly isolated little home. I want to walk a path to the market and pick stuff out of my own garden. I want to be far from the rat race and only see the rats I want to see. I want to peer up into the sun from beneath my straw-brimmed hat while I tend my little plot of land, and smile at how peaceful it all is. I want to listen to the rain and thunder on a summer day and read books or make preserves. I want to go to bed next to my love, exhausted and happy, and anticipate the glorious possibilities of a new day. I'm so unrealistic. (true response) Last edited by infinite monkey; 11-01-2012 at 11:56 AM.

11-01-2012, 11:22 AM	#15
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	__________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

10-31-2012, 10:38 PM	#2
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	I want to solve problems for people. That is all. It sounds so simple, doesn't it? But what often happens is that somebody will ask for a problem to be solved, but will insist on a "solution" that does not actually fix the problem. Or Person A will want a problem solved and Person B will not, where Person A has enough authority to insist that the problem be solved, while Person B, while not having the authority to counter A, has too much stature for me to simply say "I can't to it because B is being an obstructionist jerk." Or Person C will want a "problem" solved, but Person D regards it not as a "problem" but as an essential condition, and neither of them is willing to acknowledge the other's position, much less negotiate about it. Or they will insist that their problem is urgent and must be fixed as soon as possible, but will fail -- sometimes repeatedly -- to provide the most basic level of cooperation, such as providing access to the equipment causing the problem.

11-01-2012, 10:39 AM	#10
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	I'm with Steve... My first "matriarchal" thoughts were Mrs Thatcher and Mme Defarge

11-01-2012, 10:45 AM	#14
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I just wanna make love to you

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