24-03-2005 01:28									#31
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Goofy bastards

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	24-03-2005 01:30									#32
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	24-03-2005 01:38									#34
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Yes, basically I've though thtat Aspergers could be simply called the Geek Syndrome.

Aspergers is not a disease. It's better calling it a disorder. Why? Because disease implies that it is a bad thing, and that it is good for it to go away and become "normal". However, first of all, it's incurable; odds are that it is genetic, and even if there are people who vastly improve their social skills, it's not "cured". Second of all, there is actually an advantage to having Aspergers and other forms of autism. While we lack the inner-connectivity of multi-tasking, (Another thing: Take all of the male intelligence-related stereotypes and you get Aspergers ) we can specialize into fields spetacuarly well. If there is something that gives us fascination, if we go into that field we strive for excellence in it.

Aspergers is definatly not a disease, and in fact can be an advantage. In the end, it's more of a non-choosable "trade-off" - sacrifice your chance of normal social skills for the ability to be excellent in intellectual fields.

	24-03-2005 01:43									#35
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quote: Originally posted by Spec First off, it has nothing to do with being mentaly retarded. Your mom is mentaly ILL. As for wasting your time, I didn't MAKE your read this thread, you clicked on it by yourself. Also, if you took time to reply, you dont have such a tight schedule and probably have some time to waiste being on Poly so much. BTW, I have no problem with mentaly ILL people, in fact, I know 3 people who are Paranoid schizophrenic and 2 of them are my friends. Spec.

What exactly did you want from this thread?

1- A big, hearty round of applause? "Hey! He's uncomfortable round retards! Raaaaaaay!"

2- Reassurance? "Hey, it's OK that you're uncomfortable round retards. We still love you."

3- Evangelism? "Hey! Let's copy him!"

4- Some sort of brain dump in an attempt to feel more comfortable?

Or 5. An argument. Personally, I always try opting for 5, but then I'm not you.

	24-03-2005 01:51									#36
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Dude you are such an ass. I stated how I felt, atleast 50% of the people here said they felt the same way. So I am not as eggotistical or self-centered around retards as I thought I was. There. Self examination.

And you response has NOTHING to do with the your first outburst and your just trying to make look like a fool to keep your head out of the water on how you reacted earlier.

Both your responses were uncalled for and useless.

EDIT: Decided to remove un-necessary but easy insult towards LATG

Spec.

	24-03-2005 01:54									#37
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Aw, bless. Did I hurt your feelings?

	24-03-2005 01:55									#38
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Stick the insult back in. We could all use the entertainment.

	24-03-2005 01:58									#39
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Apparently Laz is retarded, as Spec can't seem to get along with him either... Ah, I have mastered deductive reasoning, I may now retire at the top of my game.

Laz: The Retarded Handyman

	24-03-2005 02:00									#40
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quote: Originally posted by Lazarus and the Gimp Aw, bless. Did I hurt your feelings?

No. But seems like I hurt yours because automaticly you threw your mom in the subject because shes MENTALY ILL eventhough it has nothing to do with being MENTALY RETARDED.

But you dont seem to get that......maybe you're a bit retarded too. Maybe it's from your moms side.....


SPec.

	24-03-2005 02:09									#41
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quote: Originally posted by Spec But you dont seem to get that......maybe you're a bit retarded too. Maybe it's from your moms side..... SPec.

...Or maybe we're watching your true feelings about 'retards' coming out...?

	24-03-2005 02:10									#42
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Obnoxious retards like him, sure.

Spec.

	24-03-2005 02:11									#43
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quote: Originally posted by Spec I know 3 people who are Paranoid schizophrenic and 2 of them are my friends. Spec.

I bet it's all the same person...

	24-03-2005 02:14									#44
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quote: Originally posted by Spec No. But seems like I hurt yours because automaticly you threw your mom in the subject because shes MENTALY ILL eventhough it has nothing to do with being MENTALY RETARDED. But you dont seem to get that......maybe you're a bit retarded too. Maybe it's from your moms side..... SPec.

Well I don't know about anyone else, but he's winning me over.

	24-03-2005 02:17									#45
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I can handle people with mental disabilities about as well as I can handle others if not better.

	24-03-2005 02:19									#46
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quote: Originally posted by Lazarus and the Gimp Well I don't know about anyone else, but he's winning me over.

The first post was suspect and now he's blown his cover - he'll probably admit he's a nazi next...

	24-03-2005 02:24									#47
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Frankly, I'm amazed someone hasn't complained about the term "retards" being thrown around like candy. AFAIK, it's generally considered pejorative.

I don't personally care, just find it surprising.

	24-03-2005 02:25									#48
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quote: Originally posted by MOBIUS I bet it's all the same person...

rotflmao

	24-03-2005 02:27									#49
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quote: Originally posted by MOBIUS The first post was suspect and now he's blown his cover - he'll probably admit he's a nazi next...

	24-03-2005 02:33									#50
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I don't have a problem with people with mental disabilities; I have a problem with the people who are supposed to be minding them not doing their damn job or taking them to inappropriate places.

The same goes for children, although in that case it's a lot worse. Why do people think that it's no big deal if their children are seriously pissing people off in a public place? Why am I supposed to make allowances because they couldn't keep their breeding mania under control?

	24-03-2005 02:34									#51
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@ Laz. Spec is so OWNED.

	24-03-2005 02:47									#52
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i want to take care of mentally disabled people. give them a big hug and say "you are loved"

	24-03-2005 03:59									#53
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I'm a registered schizotypal, so you prolly have talked to people with serious mental issues.

FYI, hannibal the cannibal murderor was schizotypal.

I don't like the taste of flesh, it would have to be cooked.

	24-03-2005 04:11									#54
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hannibal the cannibal was a fictional character

	24-03-2005 04:13									#55
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Just go to the unscientific religion poll Spec, you'll get used to them in there

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quote: Originally posted by MRT144 hannibal the cannibal was a fictional character

YOU DARE CALL DR. LECTOR A FAKE!!!! I WILL TELL HIM!

	24-03-2005 07:40									#57
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What kind of ****tard starts a thread like this?

	24-03-2005 07:54									#58
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Having a trisomic child is probably my worst fear for the future.

Generally speaking, I'm uncomfortable with any being that cannot understand the (verbal) inputs I give to them. That's why I'm very awkward with animals, babies and old people who have lost their minds (like my grandfather). I have never taken care of a trisomic, and it really doesn't appeal to me. I'd probably become very frustrated quickly, as I would seem not to be able to affect him.

I admire the people who take care of them though. It's just definitely not for me.

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The thread title - "Are you good with retards and such?" - is hilarious based on its blisfful ignorance. The "and such" was actually funny to me, but the post is basically ridiculous and no longer funny. Not that it matters of any sort.

	24-03-2005 08:08									#60
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Maybe somebody who is uncomfortable with who they are, and realizes they have a failing, and is trying to puzzle it out.

I've worked with "Special Needs" children. I hate the term. I found working with the profoundly retarded and those with extreme cases of Muscular Dystrophy the saddest, and most disturbing. The profoundly retarded because life holds so little potential for them, and the children with severe Muscular Dystrophy reminded me of the story "I Have no Mouth, and I must Scream."

The worst case combined the two. Since then "normally" retarded children, those that can communicate, can be educated up past potty-training, etc. I see instead as higher functioning. If you give them the chance, they will try so damn hard - harder than most adults I know. They can be very kind, and if you accept them for who they are, sad but not any problem at all.

However, and this may sound strange, my wife and I would have aborted if our little girl had Down's Syndrome, etc. We've both seen the toll having retarded and other handicapped (I mean like severe Muscular Dystrophy, not something like ADHD) children has on families, and we both wanted to have a normal, healthy family. Thank God we did not have to face that choice.