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Lemmers, you just bumped to your high-school bully. What would you say to him (or her)? (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 57 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Nothing. I keep walking.

I've matured enough to realize they were probably being abused at home. And while it wasn't fair they took it out on me, some people are dealt a really bad hand and aren't equipped with the tools or support to overcome it.

Also, they committed suicide recently so there's that.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Mine wasn't. He was celebrated for being an amateur boxing champion now he's a professional and pops up in the news where he's talked up as being great.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

That's the American Dream in action. Claw, kill, and rape life till you "succeed" and get celebrated for it because you helped the plantation owner during your journey. That's the agreement. Favors for favors. There's nothing here for good honest genuine people.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago

Not American though. I'm from Northern Ireland and my bully was all Ireland champion at 15 and was even considered for the commonwealth games. Because we're a small place with a population of something like 8-9 million any time someone becomes successful at anything they're made a big deal of.