And all the cowardly/lazy men just looking on...that is just how most of the Thai men are in this country.

If it was not for the women of Thailand, this country would be in a bigger mess then it is in now.

Clear road, driver must have seen the dog but didn't even slow down. Hope he/she dies on the road and rots in hell.

39 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

 

Foolish to those who do not understand the concepts of; principle, or of sincerity in their philosophical beliefs/religion, or of courage or of compassion.  Perhaps integrity, bravery and principle are characteristics  of which you are without, but for many of us  it is something we have and respect in others.

There are many people  in TVF, including myself, who have put themselves in harm's way for both human and animal and have no regrets. And therein lies the fundamental difference between critics like you and this brave young woman: She would have done the same for a human. It is doubtful that you, the critic, would have done anything for a human. I suppose there will be some people who will feel  inadequate because  of this person's heroism, but I suppose that's the cross mean spirited inherent cowards carry. The appropriate response is to show some respect for a hero willing to do the right thing. I have nothing but admiration and praise for her and will contribute to a scholarship fund once a decent Thai sets it up.

count me in tooooooooooooooooooo this young girl deserves something.

i count my beloved as one of the family,but there again you GDGBB wouldnt understand that.

 

1 hour ago, gdgbb said:

 

"Geez you make it sound like it was some disease carrying vermin or something."

 

You'd be daft to bet against that being the case! 

 

You're right with your observation, I am not a dog person, I'm a human being and, apart from working dogs, I see them all as a pain in the arse and a pointless liability, ably demonstrated by this one. 

" I'm a human being"

Oh, I don't think so.

5 minutes ago, meatboy said:

count me in tooooooooooooooooooo this young girl deserves something.

i count my beloved as one of the family,but there again you GDGBB wouldnt understand that.

 

Man, same here. I would be crushed, literally crushed if my dog was run over by some numbskull and then people just passed it on by like it was vermin.  

17 minutes ago, geriatrickid said:

 

Foolish to those who do not understand the concepts of; principle, or of sincerity in their philosophical beliefs/religioun, or of courage or of compassion.  Perhaps integrity, bravery and principle are characteristics  of which you are without, but for many of us  it is something we have and respect in others.

There are many people  in TVF, including myself, who have put themselves in harm's way for both human and animal and have no regrets. And therein lies the fundamental difference between critics like you and this brave young woman: She would have done the same for a human. It is doubtful that you, the critic, would have done anything for a human. I suppose there will be some people who will feel  inadequate because  of this person's heroism, but I suppose that's the cross that's the cross  inherent cowards carry The appropriate response is to show some respect for a hero willing to do the right thing. I have nothing but admiration and praise for her and will contribute to a scholarship fund once a decent Thai sets it up.

Thanks for the gratuitous lecture.  Let's have a go at it ,eh?...

 

"Foolish to those who do not understand the concepts of; principle, or of sincerity in their philosophical beliefs/religioun, or of courage or of compassion.  Perhaps integrity, bravery and principle are characteristics  of which you are without, but for many of us  it is something we have and respect in others."

Making that assumption, in a sweeping generalisation, makes you the foolish one, this is about my attitude towards stray dogs!

 

"There are many people  in TVF, including myself, who have put themselves in harm's way for both human and animal and have no regrets."

Really?   So what?  But how would you know about other members deeds of bravery?  Don't forget that the discussion is not about people, it's about stray dogs!  You may be right that the girl would have done the same thing for another person but you actually don't know that to be the case and don't make the mistake of assuming I wouldn't do the same either, this is about stray dogs!

 

A personal attack referring to me as an inadequate coward based on your foolish interpretation of me was a pathetic move but if it makes you feel like you're a big man, so be it.

 

Read my original comment again, you'll see I did compliment the girls action but, even so, no one here needs you to tell them what an appropriate response is.

 

Regarding your big-headed, hot air about contributing to a scholarship fund for the girl, what makes you think that she needs your financial assistance, Rockefeller, and why wait for "a decent Thai" to set it up?  If your heart is really in the right place why not be a decent human being and do it yourself, it won't be difficult to track the girl down, will it?  Isn't it strange that some people make their grandiose gestures only on anonymous forums where they don't have to follow them up but do post the details here when you've done it...if you do it.

 

By the way, I'm curious to know just how tall your high horse is?

26 minutes ago, Aggressive said:

 

Thats cool. Say what you want. Im not here to change ur mind. Im on a tablet so "ur" is easier, but if it makes you feel better - attack away. 

 

Im expressing my view because I wholeheartedly disagree with you. I could not care less about popularity. 

 

Other than just trying to be insulting, I think you would be surprised what the average american is allowed to do legally compared to England. Im sure you will take that statement and roll with it, but far and away, you guys are nannied Vs US. 

 

Anyway getting off topic. We are different. I don't agree with you at all. Thats it. I think culturally there are differences that are pointless to debate. No reason to get derogatory. 

"No reason to get derogatory." 

 

I think you need to check who started with the attempted derogatory 'nanny state' comment?  Not me.

9 minutes ago, gdgbb said:

"No reason to get derogatory." 

 

I think you need to check who started with the attempted derogatory 'nanny state' comment?  Not me.

 

Nanny state is a matter of fact. "Yank" is derogatory. 

14 hours ago, currynamnam said:

Yes, it did. But how was she to know before she tried to help it....It's called compassion, sadly unknown to too many..

You're right.  She might have saved its life. And that is truly touching. Her compassion is so moving and so sweet. I'm not blaming her, she acted from selfless compassion. I'm just saying that as a parent I would seek to temper her compassion with an appreciation that her life is so much more important than the life of that dog...from my point of view as a parent...

Edited December 22, 20169 yr by Keith Bennett

2 hours ago, Aggressive said:

 

Man, same here. I would be crushed, literally crushed if my dog was run over by some numbskull and then people just passed it on by like it was vermin.  

but why would your beloved dog be aimlessly roaming a busy intersection without any protection from deadly cars? Wouldn't that make you a careless owner who didn't deserve to keep a dog in the first place?

 
Nanny state is a matter of fact. "Yank" is derogatory. 

I've got quite a few American friends, they don't seem to bother when the word "Yanks" is used, maybe that's just them.

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2 hours ago, bangon04 said:

but why would your beloved dog be aimlessly roaming a busy intersection without any protection from deadly cars? Wouldn't that make you a careless owner who didn't deserve to keep a dog in the first place?

 

My dog wouldn't be out roaming highways. I was replying to a poster, not the OP.

1 hour ago, roo860 said:

I've got quite a few American friends, they don't seem to bother when the word "Yanks" is used, maybe that's just them.

 

Thats cause they are friends. Try that on with some randoms & see how your received.

 
Thats cause they are friends. Try that on with some randoms & see how your received.

They were when I first met them.

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7 hours ago, hugh2121 said:

" I'm a human being"

Oh, I don't think so.

 

Doesn't matter what you think, huey.

7 hours ago, Aggressive said:

 

Man, same here. I would be crushed, literally crushed if my dog was run over by some numbskull and then people just passed it on by like it was vermin.  

 

What would literally crush you, and why?  Do you have a concrete block permanently suspended above you waiting for the appropriate moment to drop?

6 hours ago, Aggressive said:

 

Nanny state is a matter of fact. "Yank" is derogatory. 

 

Yank is no more derogatory then "brit" in my mind,  I'm British, or a Briton, not a "brit".

 

Nanny state actually isn't a matter of fact, it's a subjective view.

 

 

Just now, gdgbb said:

What would literally crush you, and why?  Do you have a concrete block permanently suspended above you waiting for the appropriate moment to drop?

 

Dont want to let it go I see. 

 

Its a forum, people have opinions. Dont let it get under your skin. 

3 minutes ago, Aggressive said:

 

Dont want to let it go I see. 

 

Its a forum, people have opinions. Dont let it get under your skin. 

 

Ironically, neither do you want to let it go but sorry to disappoint you, it's not bothering me, I'm enjoying it.

 

What's odd about this forum, even though individuals can have wildly differing views, is that some people get very upset if someone expresses an opinion opposite to theirs.

Edited December 22, 20169 yr by gdgbb

2 minutes ago, gdgbb said:

 

Ironically, neither do you want to let it go but sorry to disappoint you, it's not bothering me, I'm enjoying it.

 

Exactly how far do you want to take this exchange? We are getting off topic here, you can always send me a PM. 

 
Exactly how far do you want to take this exchange? We are getting off topic here, you can always send me a PM. 

Hey come on now, no need to get all aggressive, Aggressive.

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Just now, Aggressive said:

 

Exactly how far do you want to take this exchange? We are getting off topic here, you can always send me a PM. 

 

I'm simply replying to your comments made on the open forum that invite a response, why should I PM them when you don't?

3 minutes ago, gdgbb said:

 

I'm simply replying to your comments made on the open forum that invite a response, why should I PM them when you don't?

 

Because this is going to go no direction other than personal. I don't agree at all with your view of dogs. I think its an English thing. A brit thing. Not all English of course. But when I do hear opinions like the one you vented in the beginning, its usually a Brit saying it. Usually followed by something along the lines of "Should be Banned" or "Dogs are vicious animals that harm babies" or some such nonsense. A girl in the OP was trying to help a wounded dog, you think its foolish. I think its humane. Leaving it there all battered is cruel. 

 

I think opinions like you have come from the fact that the UK is a nanny state. You don't like to hear that being British and all, but thats what I think. 

 

Now, I don't see any point to go in circles about this. I don't think your view is something to be proud of & I don't agree with you at all. If you want to get the last word in, by all means go for it. If you want to continue this exchange because you take it personal, then PM me. 

1 minute ago, Aggressive said:

 

Because this is going to go no direction other than personal. I don't agree at all with your view of dogs. I think its an English thing. A brit thing. Not all English of course. But when I do hear opinions like the one you vented in the beginning, its usually a Brit saying it. Usually followed by something along the lines of "Should be Banned" or "Dogs are vicious animals that harm babies" or some such nonsense. A girl in the OP was trying to help a wounded dog, you think its foolish. I think its humane. Leaving it there all battered is cruel. 

 

I think opinions like you have come from the fact that the UK is a nanny state. You don't like to hear that being British and all, but thats what I think. 

 

Now, I don't see any point to go in circles about this. I don't think your view is something to be proud of & I don't agree with you at all. If you want to get the last word in, by all means go for it. If you want to continue this exchange because you take it personal, then PM me. 

As long as you continue to misconstrue what I actually said, I see a lot of point in responding. 

 

I didn't say that trying to help a dying dog was foolish.  I said that what the girl did was well-meaning but doing so in the middle of a busy junction with fast moving traffic (including heavy lorries that need more time to stop) bearing down on her was foolish.   There was a very real possibility of her getting seriously hurt, as well as the risk to others suddenly confronted with a child crouched down in the middle of the junction.  That part of it was foolish.

 

Why throw the rather desperate "should be banned" and "they're vicious and harm babies" nonsense into this?  Did I say that?

 

How do you see a nanny state colouring my view?  I don't think you really understand the term, it certainly has no meaning in the context of the OP.

 

By the way, make up your mind whether you think the traits that you disapprove of are English or British, they're not the same and I think you may now be getting a little confused all round.

 
Dont want to let it go I see. 
 
Its a forum, people have opinions. Dont let it get under your skin. 

Don't feed the annoying troll!


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