Posted by Dr. Bob on April 9, 2014, at 1:40:33
In reply to Re: the new paradigm » Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on March 28, 2014, at 17:36:35
> > Maybe those who aren't welcomed by others need extra welcoming from me. The net of protection I can provide may be like a homeless shelter.
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> And yet you've taken away the only place I ever did feel welcome. What makes you the almighty who can decide who is homeless? You think I'm not homeless? You're the one who put me on the streets. And the fact that you're the one who provided someplace where for the first time in my life I felt accepted doesn't make up for the fact that you then kicked me out of it.
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> I hate you Dr. Bob.My hosting this community makes me almighty here. No, I don't see you as homeless. You're welcomed by others.
I'm moved that you've only ever felt welcome here. Did you feel welcome before because we shared the same values?
Hating me is a fine I-statement. And it's understandable given how unresponsive I am. Can you feel welcome now because I welcome your hate?
Bob
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