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Old 03-21-09, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Barrettscv
I have to disagree and the suggestion creates a double bind. I'm told to not give a crap yet I'm also told not do anything unpredictable.

Huh?

What if I needed to avoid a pothole or glass on the pavement?

Michael
What if little green men zapped you with a death ray? I suggested you just ride your ride and let the bozo on your wheel fend for himself...if something happens and it causes an accident, oh well, at least is wasn't YOU doing something because you feel pissy that caused it....I hope you can see the difference.

I mean really, why is someone on your wheel so intolerable to you? I know how you feel, I've felt the same way many times...hollering at them to do some work, slowing for them to pass, or just riding them off my wheel...but at least I can see that my reasoning is purely because I'm feeling pissy they have invaded my space. It's a character flaw in all of us that is kinda silly, don't you think? I guess I'm just trying to hold myself to a higher standard and taking it out on you.
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