What is one of your Pet Peeves in life?

Okay...... I looked at this thread, thinking that it was about things that were a pet peeve, but it is instead apparently all about rodeos (pro and con), at least at this point.
But to add to the original topic, I do not try to dwell on things that peeve me.
My mother always said not to be a complainer, either fix the problem, or live with it, but complaining is a waste of time end energy, because it does not solve anything.
So, naturally, some things DO upset me , and I guess the main one is such a silly little thing, I feel odd even mentioning it; but I do get upset when people use a handicapped parking space or the handicapped bathroom , and they are not handicapped.
However, I do not dwell on the irritation, so it only upsets me right when it is happening to me.
 

Catlady said:
That may be true for the riders's personal horses, but what about the ones used for bucking? Their privates are squeezed so tight to cause discomfort/pain and he bucks only BECAUSE he's trying to dislodge the strap. I've never seen a bucking horse that does not have a strap around the back end and he keeps bucking even after the riders have gotten off and stops only when one of the rodeo guys loosen the strap.

What about the calves that are running at full speed and get lassoed around the neck and get jerked violently into the ground, sometimes breaking bones or at least loosening skin? I've seen some do somersaults from the violent pulling.

Rodeos are animal abuse. The only reason they are legal is because the laws protect pets but not farm animals.
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The same strap is used in bull riding - another perverted activity. I wish these morons would tighten the same strap on their *******s & see if it makes them buck.
 

One great thing about life is that every one is entitled to their opinions and their likes and dislikes. We cannot mode anyone to our liking.. they are either for or against it and that's ok. I don't know enough about Rodeo to chime in on that topic. But wanted to give my 2 cents to say we all have a right as to how we feel about different things in life.

Just think about how life would be if we all agreed on EVERYTHING...no challenging moments, everybody thinking the same as everyone else, everyone liking what every one else like... Yikes..that would not make a good relationship/marriage either. It's good to have our own likes and dislikes..makes life a bit interesting. However, respect is Golden.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
t I do get upset when people use a handicapped parking space or the handicapped bathroom , and they are not handicapped.


I know there is a lot of abuse of handicap facilities (parking, larger toilets) but not all handicaps are visible. Many autoimmune disorders such as lupus cannot be discerned with a look but leave the victim unable to function normally at times.
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Ladybj said:
One great thing about life is that every one is entitled to their opinions and their likes and dislikes. We cannot mode anyone to our liking.. they are either for or against it and that's ok. I don't know enough about Rodeo to chime in on that topic. But wanted to give my 2 cents to say we all have a right as to how we feel about different things in life.

Just think about how life would be if we all agreed on EVERYTHING...no challenging moments, everybody thinking the same as everyone else, everyone liking what every one else like... Yikes..that would not make a good relationship/marriage either. It's good to have our own likes and dislikes..makes life a bit interesting. However, respect is Golden.
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Yes, respect is golden....when it's earned. It's not automatic.
And there is no gray area when it comes to torturing living beings.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
Okay...... I looked at this thread, thinking that it was about things that were a pet peeve, but it is instead apparently all about rodeos (pro and con), at least at this point.
But to add to the original topic, I do not try to dwell on things that peeve me.
My mother always said not to be a complainer, either fix the problem, or live with it, but complaining is a waste of time end energy, because it does not solve anything.
So, naturally, some things DO upset me , and I guess the main one is such a silly little thing, I feel odd even mentioning it; but I do get upset when people use a handicapped parking space or the handicapped bathroom , and they are not handicapped.
However, I do not dwell on the irritation, so it only upsets me right when it is happening to me.
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My question is, because you do not see them in a wheelchair or on crutches does that mean they do not have some type of handicap/disability? I had toe surgery years ago and had a handicap sticker.. I wore a boot for a few months. After the boot came off, I was still in pain. I use to get side way glances at people. Until you can review their medical records, you have no idea as to what handicap/disability they have. However, I respect your take on it. I replied to your post because someone probably thought the same about me and did not have a clue as to what I was going through. However, I agree with you, if no one has a handicap/disabled and park in a handicap space using their relative sticker... that's one of my pet peeves as well.
 
Ladybj said:
One great thing about life is that every one is entitled to their opinions and their likes and dislikes. We cannot mode anyone to our liking.. they are either for or against it and that's ok. I don't know enough about Rodeo to chime in on that topic. But wanted to give my 2 cents to say we all have a right as to how we feel about different things in life.

Just think about how life would be if we all agreed on EVERYTHING...no challenging moments, everybody thinking the same as everyone else, everyone liking what every one else like... Yikes..that would not make a good relationship/marriage either. It's good to have our own likes and dislikes..makes life a bit interesting. However, respect is Golden.
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Your post makes sense about things we like to do, not about torturing animals in rodeos and horse/dog races and circuses etc. just to entertain people who love violence. Used to be people went to coliseums to watch gladiators kill each other, now that is not lawful so their only means of psychotic pleasure is watching animals die or be tortured. Try to imagine yourself having the misfortune of having been born an animal.
 
Catlady said:
Your post makes sense about things we like to do, not about torturing animals in rodeos and horse/dog races and circuses etc. just to entertain people who love violence. Used to be people went to coliseums to watch gladiators kill each other, now that is not lawful so their only means of psychotic pleasure is watching animals die or be tortured. Try to imagine yourself having the misfortune of having been born an animal.
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Your post make sense. As my post stated people have their own views about things in life. I hate to hear about people hurting animals, children, the elderly or anyone else but their are others that feel differently. Are you wrong for the way you feel, No. Are they wrong for the way they feel, No. Are they wrong for hurting people, animals, Yes.. Do unto others as you would have done to you. I am not speaking of the rodeo, I am speaking of life in general.
 
Ladybj said:
Your post make sense. As my post stated people have their own views about things in life. I hate to hear about people hurting animals, children, the elderly or anyone else but their are others that feel differently. Are you wrong for the way you feel, No. Are they wrong for the way they feel, No. Are they wrong for hurting people, animals, Yes.. Do unto others as you would have done to you. I am not speaking of the rodeo, I am speaking of life in general.
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I have no problem with people entertaining themselves. In fact, I have no problems if people want to race their cars or bungee jump or scale Mt Everest, whatever rocks their boat even if they put themselves in danger doing so. I do have a problem with people putting animals at risk of abuse or death since the animal cannot give their consent.
 
Catlady said:
I have no problem with people entertaining themselves. In fact, I have no problems if people want to race their cars or bungee jump or scale Mt Everest, whatever rocks their boat even if they put themselves in danger doing so. I do have a problem with people putting animals at risk of abuse or death since the animal cannot give their consent.
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I get it and there are a lot of people feel the same as you but the thing about it Catlady.. some people don't have a problem with it and until their is a change.......???
 
Ladybj said:
My question is, because you do not see them in a wheelchair or on crutches does that mean they do not have some type of handicap/disability? I had toe surgery years ago and had a handicap sticker.. I wore a boot for a few months. After the boot came off, I was still in pain. I use to get side way glances at people. Until you can review their medical records, you have no idea as to what handicap/disability they have. However, I respect your take on it. I replied to your post because someone probably thought the same about me and did not have a clue as to what I was going through. However, I agree with you, if no one has a handicap/disabled and park in a handicap space using their relative sticker... that's one of my pet peeves as well.
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I know that it is sometimes hard to tell when someone needs a handicapped parking place or bathroom, and with my heart being the way it is; some days I am fine walking in to the store, and some days I am totally needing that handicapped parking. When I can walk, I usually park farther out, and leave the handicapped parking for someone who does need it.

I think that the main one that I remember was at the restrooms in Walmart, and I was patiently waiting for the handicapped stall to come empty.
I have bad balance, so I always need the handicapped rails.
Eventually, one of the girls with a Walmart vest on came zipping out of the bathroom stall, and back to work, and it was pretty obvious that she was in no way handicapped.

I think that sometimes people use a relative’s parking sticker also, and have seen guys just jump out of the vehicle and dash into the store, and I just shook my head and wondered why they had a handicapped parking sticker.
Truthfully, I am so happy to have one for when I need it, and I respect that many people are like you and I do need it when it does not appear obvious; but that it why it upsets me when it is misused.
 
To be fair here, the guy jumping out of his vehicle and dashing into the store could be a care giver or relative of the disabled person. I often picked my father up from the hospital and I would leap out of my car and run so I can just imagine how many people I annoyed. 😬
 
ClassicRockr said:
Like I've stated, you don't like it, don't go. There are plenty of things the public doesn't like, but have to put up with. Like, child abuse, wife abuse and so on.
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You are saying, grammatically at least, that child abuse, wife abuse, and so on o_O must be put up with. If that's not what you meant, that is what you have said.

Listen, you. You gave this group a test a few months back and you said the results of our answers would determine if you would stay or leave this site. We flunked. You left. You took your spiel to another site. It appears this other site flunked your high standards. You left. Now you're back. What made us a better audience for your repetitive vexations? Color me curious.
 
Ladybj said:
One great thing about life is that every one is entitled to their opinions and their likes and dislikes. We cannot mode anyone to our liking.. they are either for or against it and that's ok. I don't know enough about Rodeo to chime in on that topic. But wanted to give my 2 cents to say we all have a right as to how we feel about different things in life.

Just think about how life would be if we all agreed on EVERYTHING...no challenging moments, everybody thinking the same as everyone else, everyone liking what every one else like... Yikes..that would not make a good relationship/marriage either. It's good to have our own likes and dislikes..makes life a bit interesting. However, respect is Golden.
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We'd all drive a blue sub compact electric car and live in a 500 sq ft. "green" cube. So agree that its great to be able to be respectful... to "respectfully disagree". Ain't life great, or what!
 
Pepper said:
You are saying, grammatically at least, that child abuse, wife abuse, and so on o_O must be put up with. If that's not what you meant, that is what you have said.

Listen, you. You gave this group a test a few months back and you said the results of our answers would determine if you would stay or leave this site. We flunked. You left. You took your spiel to another site. It appears this other site flunked your high standards. You left. Now you're back. What made us a better audience for your repetitive vexations? Color me curious.
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Probably passive-aggressiveness.
 
StarSong said:
I agree with Cody on several of his points, having had horses in my long ago past, and having participated with them in 4H rodeo type events (barrels & poles were my specialty). I went to a number of rodeos over the years and have known a couple of riders.

These folks treat their horses better than most treat their children. They're groomed, babied, cared for, trained, and well loved.

I can't speak to how the bulls, calves, and other support animals fare, but I've never seen a horse mistreated at a rodeo, fair, or horse show. Nor could I imagine that any rider or official who witnessed animal abuse would permit it to continue.
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^^^ Frequently-stated comments from people who don't want to acknowledge an ugly truth.
 
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