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I read you back then, but I can't remember what I did yesterday.
Having a brain injury means that it's all new again! lol... at least I can watch movies I've seen back during certain years and really not remember the endings.
I know you could never forget us. :) Marines are nuts, really, but you gotta love 'em. I have a cousin, who I adore, in the Rangers (somewhere, dunno)... another friend on his second tour in the Army (he was there for the first 18 months, and they extended me again). I just wish it would all be finished with. Hugs to you. Have you seen
this yet? SO funny.... (Lazy Ramadi, Army guys did a rap video.)
posted by
Temple
on January 23, 2007 at 1:48 AM
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Wow...
He deserved to be yelled at.
posted by
Jadelynn
on January 22, 2007 at 9:05 PM
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Bel
It was a good post.
posted by
Justi
on January 22, 2007 at 7:16 PM
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Temple
When Carl was in Iraq it was primarily a Marine post...the Marines have always had our back, I would never forget you guys!
Glad to hear you are feeling better.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 22, 2007 at 4:07 PM
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I hope so Rumored
posted by
bel_1965
on January 22, 2007 at 4:05 PM
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I will Julia
thanks
posted by
bel_1965
on January 22, 2007 at 4:05 PM
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Thanks Mia
posted by
bel_1965
on January 22, 2007 at 4:04 PM
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Troosha
I generally let most things slide but this was just too much for me to let go.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 22, 2007 at 4:04 PM
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LOL! Thanks William!
posted by
bel_1965
on January 22, 2007 at 4:03 PM
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Justi
I am not sure why that happened, I don't have to approve comments so they should have gone right though. Thanks for visiting anyway, I always appreciate it!
posted by
bel_1965
on January 22, 2007 at 4:02 PM
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Bel
I went to the Military site and left two comments tey are lost in space I guess.
posted by
Justi
on January 22, 2007 at 2:15 PM
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Bel, Good for you.!!
I'm sure the letter will work. Bad Butthead Store manager. He'll probably try to weasel out of it somehow. Good Luck, and keep up the good work.
posted by
I-R-William
on January 22, 2007 at 11:55 AM
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Bel
Yikes! Pretty incensitive on the part of the manager. Good letter and good for you for writing it. Many of us return home after a disturbing experience and have great intentions of expressing our concerns or righting a wrong but all to often we fail to get around to it.
posted by
Troosha
on January 22, 2007 at 11:35 AM
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Aw...I'm glad you wrote that letter.
Poor girl
posted by
MiaElla
on January 22, 2007 at 11:16 AM
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Bel--
Good for you for speaking out in the moment and for writing the letter. I hope the manager gets a talking to on decency and compassion. Let us know if you get a reply.
posted by
Julia.
on January 22, 2007 at 10:27 AM
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bel, I hope your letter gets the results intended..at least you wrote it
and it will get read..that insensitive supervisor should be in the stock room yelling at empty boxes..
..
posted by
Rumor
on January 22, 2007 at 10:19 AM
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Hey, don't forget us!
You know U.S. Marine families got yer back on that stuff, too. When my ex-boyfriend went to Baghdad (he was in the Navy, but put in an Army logistics position in the Green Zone for the hand over) I started a new job that same day. I cried all the time because he was still getting settled and it was a while before I heard from him. My boss was awesome, even during training. The company sucked in general, but that part was cool... lol... I have a sweatshirt that says, "MARINES...wife..." and we live in like a little Marine mini-city close to base. This girl looked at me that worked at Starbucks one day and just about burst into tears. I knew exactly why and we just smiled, I said... it gets a little easier, hang in there. We have to all stick together because there is so much political hooey in this war. No matter what anyone's opinion of the war, the gov't or the president, we are still all Americans. Great letter, and good for you for writing it and for standing up for her. (We need a little flag icon now.)
posted by
Temple
on January 22, 2007 at 9:43 AM
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Exactly my intention Joe
I detest walmart and would rather eat mushrooms than shop there especially on a Saturday...but they needed to be reminded that it could happen.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 8:01 PM
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Your letter is very well-constructed and effective.
I have no doubt that the manager you speak of will be reprimanded. By the way, I'm sure your reference to Super Walmart will make the supermarket own (or general manager) cringe.
posted by
Joe_Love
on January 21, 2007 at 7:56 PM
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Naut
I agree. It's a long story as to all that occured but I insisted the manager give her a break right then and there (funny what happens when you show them your press ID, even if it is no longer valid
). I bought the young woman a coffee and sat with her a bit. She said he is the only one who gives her trouble.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:56 PM
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bel
good for you! You did exactly the right thing! And the company should take a close look at that manager! He doesn't appear to have the attitude, tact and interactional skills to be in that position...
posted by
Nautikos
on January 21, 2007 at 7:14 PM
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No problem Justi
I was pretty well spittin' mad myself at the time.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 3:05 PM
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bel
forgive my errors and misspellings I guess it got to me as well.
posted by
Justi
on January 21, 2007 at 3:03 PM
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Justi
I do hope that is true.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 3:03 PM
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bel
That occurance is outrageous on several levels. Rude classless managerial behavior. Two things must go on in life: birth and death, people need time and consideration for both. No person who is not willing to be compassionate about Military families are worth much. Vulgarity is rampent because people watch such junk as Rosie-Donald. When we allowed Jerry Springer to stay on the air we sold out to classless behavior.
YOU DID THE THING. YOU LET THIS PERSON KNOW PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE TREATED IN SUCH A CALLOUS AND VULGAR MANNER IN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE. WHEN WE STOP ACCEPTING CRAS BEHAVIOR IN OUR PRESENCE IT WILL STOP!
posted by
Justi
on January 21, 2007 at 3:02 PM
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go for it, bel. as it's been stated, he erred in more ways than one and
only by addressing it will he find a way to see the situation through other's eyes.
posted by
fourcats
on January 21, 2007 at 1:30 PM
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Corbin
I'll add you! By the way for those who really have someone they can't deal with if we set up a chat room on yahoo you can actually make it so you don't even see that person.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 10:24 AM
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Bel......we need to pressure Joe Love!
I got my Yahoo blogit identity......
It's
corbin_dallas2007I'm ready for the instructions on how to put the link on my page.....
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on January 21, 2007 at 10:06 AM
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Awww I love ya too Presley
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 8:56 AM
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Rcky
thanks so much. I think too often we let bad behavior slide, which tells the person that it's OK to be like that.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 8:55 AM
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Bel
I think your personal experiences are the exact reason it affects you so deeply. Maybe if your life were different the lives of soldiers wouldn't affect you as much as they do, but my gut tells me you're not the type of person to go around to others saying "why do you take it so personal" in regard to the causes or experiences they feel passionately about. You get what passion means to you, as well as to others. That's why I love ya so much!
posted by
Presley
on January 21, 2007 at 8:47 AM
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Good for you Bel..I'm glad you are writing this letter. I often wonder
what has happened to people's compassion for others. In my opinion people have gotten so absorbed in their own lives that they find little compassion for others. It seems like a sign of the times...unfortunately!
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on January 21, 2007 at 8:45 AM
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Presley
I often wonder if it would affect me so deeply had I not walked the path I had. I just wish people would understand that every soldier that falls is "their" soldier.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 8:39 AM
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Bel
You should've taken it as a personal attack. The manager would've done the same thing had it been you as the cashier! I also saw what commented in Pecanflower's post about the person who asked why you take things so personal. Some people just don't get it unless it affects them directly. Or they're unable to understand humanity in general!
posted by
Presley
on January 21, 2007 at 8:07 AM
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Presley
to be 100% honest, it has nothing to do with kindness. I ripped that manager a brand new one in front a saturday afternoon crowd and yes, it was because what he did was wrong, but if I am honest, it was probably as much for me as it was for her. It felt like a stab in my gut when he did that and I lost it. I was so angry when I left that store I was shaking and it was odd because I had several people stop me on my way out and thank me. The truth is; it felt like it was done to me.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:57 AM
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Bel
What an unfeeling, selfish, greedy piece of crap!
I also can't beleive that he would verbally abuse her in front of a customer! WTF? You are so kind for writing and defending her!
posted by
Presley
on January 21, 2007 at 7:55 AM
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me too PecanFlower!
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:53 AM
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Bel, you must let us know
If you get any sort of a response from the powers that be. I certainly hope that particular manager is told "pull your head out of your ass or go home...permanently."
posted by
CatLadyintheAttic
on January 21, 2007 at 7:51 AM
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Corbin
I agree, I could have seen him talking to her later and just saying that in the future if she was in that bad of shape to let someone know and take the day off. This could have been done nicely and the point would have still been as clear.
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:25 AM
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First....i would never repremand an employee in from of customers.....
A private discussion is always in order...
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on January 21, 2007 at 7:19 AM
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Pat
you are probably right and I am hoping this will make sure that something of this sort never happens again. I would hate to see any employee treated so badly and would have complained about it, but this pushed every button I have LOL!
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:18 AM
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Thanks Maria
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:17 AM
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Will do Corbin
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:17 AM
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Thank you Maggie!!!
Any snow today for you?
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:16 AM
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Diva
I am hoping so, this is a large chain and given I have worked with them in the past during fundraisers for the troops, I know they are extremely supportive!
posted by
bel_1965
on January 21, 2007 at 7:16 AM
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The manager does need a reprimand. Send your letter!!!
and maybe he's just a floor manager -- if there's a bigger wheel in the store, he/she might need to know the supervisory employee is abusing workers and creating ill will among customers.
posted by
Pat_B
on January 21, 2007 at 7:13 AM
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Go for it!
posted by
MariaMaria
on January 21, 2007 at 7:11 AM
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Give em hell, Bel!
Let us know if there's a reply.........
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on January 21, 2007 at 7:04 AM
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good job, bel....
posted by
MaggieMae
on January 21, 2007 at 7:02 AM
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Great letter
It's frustrating to see people in supervisory positions acting so callous and mean to people they work with. I'll bet if he had given her a quick 5 minute break to compose herself she'd be the best asset on his team. Instead she (and all the other cashiers) know they can't count on him.
Great idea to let the store know. Maybe they will get this guy out of his role as a supervisor.
posted by
DivineDiva
on January 21, 2007 at 6:58 AM
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