For the first time (and hopefully the last) I've had to block a reader from my blog! I never thought that day would come. However, when she emailed me saying she couldn't respect my opinions because, in a nut shell, she didn't agree with them because they were different from hers and then proceeded to tell me that the Army base Stonewall works out of when he's at home doesn't actually exist and he couldn't possibly serve as a "Weekend Warrior" (I hate that term, but it's the best way to help describe his situation) in one ANG unit and also serve with ADSW orders in another ANG unit and so I must have no idea how the Army works...well, I figured it was time to cut my loses. I was going to post about what her and I were going back and forth on for the past few days, but after talking to Stonewall he made me realize with an analogy of the ammo for a M16, 9mm, and a shitter, I should just move on because basically she's trying to convince everyone the world is flat. Some might fall in line behind her, but most realize she is incorrect and uninformed. And he's right. I know he is and that's why, I'm letting it go. "Pick your battles, babe," he tells me.
(But for the record, Stonewall does agree with my POV and he did tell me where I had my facts wrong because if I'm going debate with someone about the Military, you better believe he tells me to keep my facts straight and when I don't he's been known to lecture me for no less than 15 minutes with the correct information(that's what you get with a History & Education Major and Officer all rolled into one). Also, for the record, I did send a final email to the other blogger apologizing for certain inappropriate comments I made. I don't like to be mean and/or rude...just right. I also apologized to Stonewall for making those inappropriate comments to her because I know by making those comments, I was letting him down as well.)
My soldier sure is one smart cookie and certainly knows how to help me when I'm flummoxed by a situation and unsure on how to proceed. Thanks, my hubby!
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If your referring to who I think you are, I quit following her blog, I couldn't take the BS she kept writing about. We're all dealing w/the same shit, we should support each other, not bash. She hasn't left me any comments or sent me any emails, but if she starts doing so, I'll block her as well.
Oh wow!! I didn't even know it was possible to block a reader. Sorry to had to deal with that!
Awe, now thats the way it should be, a hubby that stands up for you when your right but then also tells you when your wrongs:p I know mine does the same with me when I have my facts wrong about the military or other stuff, ha ha! Sorry about the reader you had to block and yes, hopefully it will be your last!
I always get another "army" wife or even a civilian challenging me. It can be a pain sometimes but sometimes some people don't want to be educated or listen even if its an opinion
I've been reading the blog entries between you and Samantha. I wish it wouldn't have come to all this because as military wives (any branch!), I think we have a responsibility to be supportive of one another....but you win some, you lose some!! And for the record, I do think Stonewall is a soldier! Just sayin'
Enjoy your Sunday!
Sorry you had to go through that, sometimes people just like to argue no matter how pointless their arguement is. Hope you don't have to deal with that kind of drama again. :D
I read your comments on her blog and I was impressed with how gracefully you expressed yourself. I think what she was trying to do was divisive and pointless.
Why bother trying to be so black and white when we all sacrifice, when all our men work together to support and defend their country?
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