tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post5309954163712321082..comments2023-12-01T00:31:29.496-08:00Comments on Margaret Benbow: Defanging the Vampire BullyMargaret Benbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-59997246277584227962012-06-28T06:00:54.615-07:002012-06-28T06:00:54.615-07:00Professor Chaos--yes, he was. I remember an articl...Professor Chaos--yes, he was. I remember an article which quoted something he supposedly told a friend at the time. He bragged that he hit Givens just once, and she "bounced off every wall in the apartment." Heavyweight champion of the world belting this petite woman. She's lucky she made it out of that marriage alive.Margaret Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-55741248872127901382012-06-27T18:35:05.339-07:002012-06-27T18:35:05.339-07:00Ironic that Tyson was the worst kind of bully, bea...Ironic that Tyson was the worst kind of bully, beating up Robin Givens.Professor Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983291640844939759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-4837748659820134112012-06-20T08:12:51.159-07:002012-06-20T08:12:51.159-07:00Just added a great sentiment from John Wayne, who ...Just added a great sentiment from John Wayne, who I'm sure inspired terror in a good many bullies!Margaret Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-10789257725107386302012-06-06T05:59:10.954-07:002012-06-06T05:59:10.954-07:00Hi Pat, thanks for checking in! Everything is OK ...Hi Pat, thanks for checking in! Everything is OK (in fact, I'm going to post again in a day or two.) Guess this gorgeous summer weather has made me lazy. I have been lazying on the deck watching cloud shapes and smelling the honeysuckle...and enjoying more energetic people's blogs, like yours!Margaret Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-2736470438202477642012-06-05T22:13:03.172-07:002012-06-05T22:13:03.172-07:00Long time no see (or read). Everything okay?Long time no see (or read). Everything okay?Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-30127277263553304612012-03-28T14:27:03.329-07:002012-03-28T14:27:03.329-07:00Pat--You're probably right about Tyson and the...Pat--You're probably right about Tyson and the silverback!<br /><br />I do know your background, and I'd bet you've reduced many a bully to cowardly jelly.Margaret Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-52965665284964826462012-03-28T10:02:29.039-07:002012-03-28T10:02:29.039-07:00Great quotes! However, I'm pretty sure the sil...Great quotes! However, I'm pretty sure the silver back would have thrown Mr. Tyson around like he was a rag doll... You know my background and probably understand why I HATE bullies.<br />I've always prided myself in being a devout "anti-bully." I'm a firm believer in the gypsy saying. <br />Bullies need to be dealt with quickly and strongly.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-36908448772450946092012-03-28T09:49:41.927-07:002012-03-28T09:49:41.927-07:00Adam--Thanks for dropping by. Yes, the Harvey Fier...Adam--Thanks for dropping by. Yes, the Harvey Fierstein quote says it all, doesn't he? About Tyson, I bet he really could have clocked that gorilla!Margaret Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-76437259323135926712012-03-28T09:37:44.021-07:002012-03-28T09:37:44.021-07:00I think the first quote is the best, but man that ...I think the first quote is the best, but man that Tyson quote is kinda of funnyAdamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051255914419363819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-76132309547415668112012-03-28T08:19:28.620-07:002012-03-28T08:19:28.620-07:00Copyboy--Thanks for pointing out the typo, I corre...Copyboy--Thanks for pointing out the typo, I corrected it. Great tough quote, like Fierstein.Margaret Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-50600577935184561252012-03-28T08:10:46.340-07:002012-03-28T08:10:46.340-07:00Sorry the whole post seemed off to me because I th...Sorry the whole post seemed off to me because I thought you wrote Harvey Fierstein. That being said those are incredible quotes. The emoitionally R*tarded vampire one is interesting.Copyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339752422561039109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-83790542034278778512012-03-28T05:57:48.428-07:002012-03-28T05:57:48.428-07:00Robyn--Thanks for visiting the blog. Your Comments...Robyn--Thanks for visiting the blog. Your Comments are always thoughtful. I agree we shouldn't blame the victims of bullies, and sometimes (in our society) they seemingly have no recourse except to endure it. But I also think there are times when we could all be braver than we have been, both in our own defense and in defense of others.<br /><br />Ms. A--so sorry to hear about the text bullying your granddaughter has gone through. Your son is doing the right thing--and she knows her Dad is standing up for her.<br /><br />Shrinky--"Insecure and filled with fear" types cause a lot of havoc in the world, don't they? I think they're so unhappy with their own lives that they're starving for a sense of control over others. Totally sick. I guess the best one can do is to stay strong and, when needed, point out their bullying in very plain terms. People like this have a mental illness as marked as someone confined to a psychiatric ward.Margaret Benbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981723531235779155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-68094457673044841742012-03-28T01:56:43.293-07:002012-03-28T01:56:43.293-07:00A wonderful collection of quotes up there, dearest...A wonderful collection of quotes up there, dearest Margaret. Of course, a lot of the time bullies are a product of having been bullied, themselves (not that that is any comfort to their victims). We tend to assume most bullies "grow out of it", which thankfully, many do - but we all know of the aggressive, rage-filled adult, who uses intimadation to try manipulate those around them. I have a neighbour I now recognise as a bully, she is not physically agressive, but she MUST have us all do as she will bid, or we suffer her anger. I think she would be horrified being labelled a bully, I do know she is very insecure and filled with fear. It DOES seem easier to just give in, in order to keep the peace, but appeasing a bully never really works, for if you do not ultimitely take a stand, the demands only become higher and much more frequent. I wish I had stood up and said, "no more" years ago. Now? She hardly ever intrudes upon me.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-38714022273247323372012-03-27T20:10:21.021-07:002012-03-27T20:10:21.021-07:00My granddaughter just went through an ordeal of te...My granddaughter just went through an ordeal of text bullying, from some girls in her school. My son took it straight to the principal. I'm waiting to see how their zero tolerance policy (on bullying) handles it.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678906133060481217.post-30785820099589001362012-03-27T14:26:51.179-07:002012-03-27T14:26:51.179-07:00These are very powerful quotes on one of the most ...These are very powerful quotes on one of the most relevant topics of the day. I especially like the statement by a female cop. It's also good to see that some stars have been open about having been bullied. I wish the message, though, wasn't akin to blaming the victim (i.e., "They should just fight back."). If only it was so easy.<br /><br />Be well, Margaret. Thanks for stopping by. It's always good to see you.<br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.com