I got bullied a bunch in school too. For me, it was because I was shy and I hung out with all the 'nerdy' kids. I hung out with them because they were nice, polite, and weren't going to make fun of me if I did something weird. Don't worry too much. It's hard now, but it gets so much better later on. These days my friends and I are able to look back on it and laugh at some of the stories.
As for the politics thing, I think you've already kind of stated the issue:
I agree. But I have a blabber mouth. A big one.
I have the belief that you can't change anyone's mind about politics, religion, anything. Everyone comes to these conclusions on their own (well, mostly from their parents influence but they should come from their own personal beliefs). That being said, I generally don't share my political views with anyone but close friends or family. I knew who I was voting for, I know my reasons, and I'm not interested in arguing about it with anyone. In fact, yelling at people and disrespecting people's beliefs is one of the worst ways you can promote your own, and I can't understand why people do it.
Please don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that it's your fault or that you deserve to be bullied or anything. And I'm really sorry that your going through that right now. If anything, it's really ty of the teacher to force kids to publicly display their political views like that, and I would probably complain to the principle about how that effected you. In this case, my advice is: Don't skip school. Getting good grades and then getting a kickass job later and becoming rich is how you can put yourself above all of their petty bullying.
And from now on, try to be a little more modest about your opinions and try to avoid getting into heated debates like that. Religion and Politics brings out the worst in a lot of people, and disrespecting people by arguing and yelling wont change anything, ever. I also don't think the solution to your problem is "think of good comebacks to use" like someone else said. Be polite when you can, ignore the people that mess with you and focus on what you love (art, videogames, friends etc.)
Sorry for the long rant, but I wanted to do whatever I could to ease your mind a bit, seeing as we were both bullied. I think it would be cool if people could focus less on the things that make us different, like politics and religion, and more on the things that make us similar, like being human.
you have been bullied a long time and you support a bully.
I love how you insist to say that same fact over and over, when you should know, I do not care.
Everyone makes mistakes in life that they regret. Some guy I know, used to do tons of drugs. Then he accepted God into his life,
got married to a beautiful women, had kids, and happy ever after.
That same man was ruined by our current president. He lost his job, because he refused to lie to customers, like they wanted him to do, so his 10 year job gone. He tried other car dealerships, but they were awful. They lost thier dream house, and moved away. Ever since then, they have been sturggleing.
That was my dad.
My mom, and my dad work now, so my mom is never home.
I got bullied a bunch in school too. For me, it was because I was shy and I hung out with all the 'nerdy' kids. I hung out with them because they were nice, polite, and weren't going to make fun of me if I did something weird. Don't worry too much. It's hard now, but it gets so much better later on. These days my friends and I are able to look back on it and laugh at some of the stories.
As for the politics thing, I think you've already kind of stated the issue:
I have the belief that you can't change anyone's mind about politics, religion, anything. Everyone comes to these conclusions on their own (well, mostly from their parents influence but they should come from their own personal beliefs). That being said, I generally don't share my political views with anyone but close friends or family. I knew who I was voting for, I know my reasons, and I'm not interested in arguing about it with anyone. In fact, yelling at people and disrespecting people's beliefs is one of the worst ways you can promote your own, and I can't understand why people do it.
Please don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that it's your fault or that you deserve to be bullied or anything. And I'm really sorry that your going through that right now. If anything, it's really ty of the teacher to force kids to publicly display their political views like that, and I would probably complain to the principle about how that effected you. In this case, my advice is: Don't skip school. Getting good grades and then getting a kickass job later and becoming rich is how you can put yourself above all of their petty bullying.
And from now on, try to be a little more modest about your opinions and try to avoid getting into heated debates like that. Religion and Politics brings out the worst in a lot of people, and disrespecting people by arguing and yelling wont change anything, ever. I also don't think the solution to your problem is "think of good comebacks to use" like someone else said. Be polite when you can, ignore the people that mess with you and focus on what you love (art, videogames, friends etc.)
Sorry for the long rant, but I wanted to do whatever I could to ease your mind a bit, seeing as we were both bullied. I think it would be cool if people could focus less on the things that make us different, like politics and religion, and more on the things that make us similar, like being human.
Accept Romney doesn't regret it. He still is a bully who thinks it's ok to trample on peoples rights simply for being different.
If he really did regret it he would do the right thing.
It's over. The election is over. You can let the anger and the hatred go now, can't you?
Harassing people about their political views is detestable.
You probably can't prevent the bullying too much other than going to the teachers or some other adult. Sadly, the only solution a lot of the time is to toughen up. I had to when I was a kid.
It's not like you actually voted in a real election. It's also not like anyone knew who was going to win beforehand. Did you make the claim that you knew Romney would win? If so, then this is a good time to learn humility. If not, then you can tell them that.
Bullying is never good, so don't let it turn you into someone who bullies them back. Also, when you're older, you may understand what's going on a lot more. You, and your peers, are making pretend in the adult world. I doubt anyone voted for anyone other than who their parents voted for. I remember a mock election at the elementary school I worked at back when George W Bush first got elected. Though the school kids overwhelmingly voted for Bush, that was only because their parents were all Bush supporters, not because they knew anything about politics. After all, Bush (like Romney) was a bully. Then again, all presidential candidates are, to some degree.
Everyone makes mistakes in life that they regret. Some guy I know, used to do tons of drugs. Then he accepted God into his life,
got married to a beautiful women, had kids, and happy ever after.
That same man was ruined by our current president. He lost his job, because he refused to lie to customers, like they wanted him to do, so his 10 year job gone. He tried other car dealerships, but they were awful. They lost thier dream house, and moved away. Ever since then, they have been sturggleing.
That was my dad.
This says a lot. Are your political ideologies your own, or merely your parents? There's a reason the voting age is 18. Did Obama really do this to your dad? Really? Obama was just one man in a huge political mechanism. Congress and the House represent a lot of the government, as does the Judicial branch, not to mention all the other government projects and programs. I'm not trying to attack your intelligence here, because this has nothing to do with your intelligence. You're still in school and learning about this process. Much of what you'll learn from public schools are lies, sadly, to breed a sense of patriotism. Much of what your parents have been told by the media are half-truths designed to get ratings. This applies to your classmates just as well. Your best bet is to stay out of politics while you're still learning about it, and not appeal to your parents as authorities on such matters. Parents, after all, are almost never up to that task.
Good luck dealing with your classmates. Use this as a learning experience, though. Use it to rise above where you are right now, and use it to rise above the bullies who pick on you.
I use physical violence to solve being laughed or bullied. It's not the best thing to do to solve these prob, but since teachers aren't helpful, I solve with my own way.
How am I harassing him? Politics with out debate isn't politics.
But this isn't a debate. The point of the topic isn't to debate anything at all.
And the fact that your trying to spark an unwanted debate with the OP seems rude to me.
That's why I used the word 'harassing'. =P
I guess I just don't enjoy politics the way others do, because I dislike arguing with people.
I'd just rather be happy and get along with people than be angry all the time and debate with people over the internet xD My dad is like that. He gets all worked up and heated and loves to yell and go on rants about the opposing party's conspiracies. I just can't listen to it. It doesn't seem healthy. =D
Super glad the election is over now so maybe I can stop seeing the hateful, crap-flinging commercials.
Not looking forward to all this crap again in 4 years though. xD
I'm a fan of Barack Obama, why you support Romney? Maybe you should avoid obama supporters but if you are obama supporter, then steer clear of romney supporters.
I myself am also bullied at school, and I perfectly understand you. Bullies are not even slightly smart, so of course they will point and laugh at him nonstop.
Unfortunaly, adults and some certain people don't understand it, and since your parents might force you to class, skipping school is not an option.
That is why you shouldn't express you're political opinions when the majority of people or people who bullies you already do not agree with them. Not to be rude but you asked for it,
I like to follow insults with "your point is?" Results are usually hilarious.
Edit: How many times do I have to hit ctrl+c before I finally change my aim to hit ctrl+v?
aah, yes... the "Your point is?" insult... i like to think of it as an insult because it just embarrasses the hell out of the guy who's teasing you...
so yeah, just ignore them. i also went for Obama, but i'm not going to tease you over it. some kid voting for Romney was teasing me about it, i was just like " you too" (didn't really say that) and ignored him. just ignore the bullies.
As for the politics thing, I think you've already kind of stated the issue:
I have the belief that you can't change anyone's mind about politics, religion, anything. Everyone comes to these conclusions on their own (well, mostly from their parents influence but they should come from their own personal beliefs). That being said, I generally don't share my political views with anyone but close friends or family. I knew who I was voting for, I know my reasons, and I'm not interested in arguing about it with anyone. In fact, yelling at people and disrespecting people's beliefs is one of the worst ways you can promote your own, and I can't understand why people do it.
Please don't misunderstand, I'm not saying that it's your fault or that you deserve to be bullied or anything. And I'm really sorry that your going through that right now. If anything, it's really ty of the teacher to force kids to publicly display their political views like that, and I would probably complain to the principle about how that effected you. In this case, my advice is: Don't skip school. Getting good grades and then getting a kickass job later and becoming rich is how you can put yourself above all of their petty bullying.
And from now on, try to be a little more modest about your opinions and try to avoid getting into heated debates like that. Religion and Politics brings out the worst in a lot of people, and disrespecting people by arguing and yelling wont change anything, ever. I also don't think the solution to your problem is "think of good comebacks to use" like someone else said. Be polite when you can, ignore the people that mess with you and focus on what you love (art, videogames, friends etc.)
Sorry for the long rant, but I wanted to do whatever I could to ease your mind a bit, seeing as we were both bullied. I think it would be cool if people could focus less on the things that make us different, like politics and religion, and more on the things that make us similar, like being human.
I love how you insist to say that same fact over and over, when you should know, I do not care.
Everyone makes mistakes in life that they regret. Some guy I know, used to do tons of drugs. Then he accepted God into his life,
got married to a beautiful women, had kids, and happy ever after.
That same man was ruined by our current president. He lost his job, because he refused to lie to customers, like they wanted him to do, so his 10 year job gone. He tried other car dealerships, but they were awful. They lost thier dream house, and moved away. Ever since then, they have been sturggleing.
That was my dad.
My mom, and my dad work now, so my mom is never home.
I'm here for you. Thanks.
http://www.youtube.c...ng?feature=mhee
It's over. The election is over. You can let the anger and the hatred go now, can't you?
Harassing people about their political views is detestable.
It's not like you actually voted in a real election. It's also not like anyone knew who was going to win beforehand. Did you make the claim that you knew Romney would win? If so, then this is a good time to learn humility. If not, then you can tell them that.
Bullying is never good, so don't let it turn you into someone who bullies them back. Also, when you're older, you may understand what's going on a lot more. You, and your peers, are making pretend in the adult world. I doubt anyone voted for anyone other than who their parents voted for. I remember a mock election at the elementary school I worked at back when George W Bush first got elected. Though the school kids overwhelmingly voted for Bush, that was only because their parents were all Bush supporters, not because they knew anything about politics. After all, Bush (like Romney) was a bully. Then again, all presidential candidates are, to some degree.
This says a lot. Are your political ideologies your own, or merely your parents? There's a reason the voting age is 18. Did Obama really do this to your dad? Really? Obama was just one man in a huge political mechanism. Congress and the House represent a lot of the government, as does the Judicial branch, not to mention all the other government projects and programs. I'm not trying to attack your intelligence here, because this has nothing to do with your intelligence. You're still in school and learning about this process. Much of what you'll learn from public schools are lies, sadly, to breed a sense of patriotism. Much of what your parents have been told by the media are half-truths designed to get ratings. This applies to your classmates just as well. Your best bet is to stay out of politics while you're still learning about it, and not appeal to your parents as authorities on such matters. Parents, after all, are almost never up to that task.
Good luck dealing with your classmates. Use this as a learning experience, though. Use it to rise above where you are right now, and use it to rise above the bullies who pick on you.
But this isn't a debate. The point of the topic isn't to debate anything at all.
And the fact that your trying to spark an unwanted debate with the OP seems rude to me.
That's why I used the word 'harassing'. =P
I guess I just don't enjoy politics the way others do, because I dislike arguing with people.
I'd just rather be happy and get along with people than be angry all the time and debate with people over the internet xD My dad is like that. He gets all worked up and heated and loves to yell and go on rants about the opposing party's conspiracies. I just can't listen to it. It doesn't seem healthy. =D
Super glad the election is over now so maybe I can stop seeing the hateful, crap-flinging commercials.
Not looking forward to all this crap again in 4 years though. xD
I myself am also bullied at school, and I perfectly understand you. Bullies are not even slightly smart, so of course they will point and laugh at him nonstop.
Unfortunaly, adults and some certain people don't understand it, and since your parents might force you to class, skipping school is not an option.
aah, yes... the "Your point is?" insult... i like to think of it as an insult because it just embarrasses the hell out of the guy who's teasing you...
so yeah, just ignore them. i also went for Obama, but i'm not going to tease you over it. some kid voting for Romney was teasing me about it, i was just like " you too" (didn't really say that) and ignored him. just ignore the bullies.