Often we hear of “The Law of Unintended Consequences.” These are things which happen when one chooses as a course of action a thing which has as a possible consequence a calculated risk, or to which the consequence is truly unforseeable.
A different thing from the “Law of Consequences.” These are thing which should be obvious to anyone who sits down for a second and thinks, but which are ignored due to flightiness or deep denial. The former, I have some measure of sympathy for. The latter?
Not so much. In fact, STFU already. You made your bed, now sleep in it.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following people whom I know.:
Larry K, business owner, who decided that the best way to be in “control” of his business was to berate and belittle employees, pay them less than their worth, and use them to exercise his own power trips. Now you can’t find anyone who wants to work for you. What you get.
Lisa G: Sure, you and your husband got married years ago with the understanding that neither of you wanted children, but your clock ticked, so you decided to stop taking the pill. Guess the decision that it would be ya’ll birth control had a “just in case” element to it – him getting a vasectomy would have been final. Now, though, since you miscarried and the truth is out, he’s left you because he can’t trust you. Honorable mention to Cindy P, who did the opposite – took the pill rather than just admit to her husband she “changed her mind” about kids. Truth came out, and now the “love of your life” not only left you but won’t even speak to you because of your deceit. Really, girls – did you think your secret would be forever? What did you think would happen? Stop whining.
Mike C. Yes, you could expect that your wife would think anonymous sex with other men was cheating.
Fast Dave: No, rebuilt parts are not “just as good” as new, especially when you are charging new prices. It is fraud. And the guy who sued you didn’t “take away” shit from you “Over an alternator.” You did it to yourself. The fines, jail, closing of your business, and foreclosure on your home is what you deserve, and your family should be mad at you. Suck it up.
Kelly M: What? Did you really think the Padre was just going to let it slide as you ragged on the Vatican to anyone who would listen, argued against teachings of the church from a position of authority, and helped pay for an abortion? Don’t agree with the church – join another. It’s just a little disingenuous for you to complain about “opression” because the priest and bishop won’t give you a pulpit in their own church to try to tear it down.
Joe Republican, Obama Voter: Dammit, Joe – he TOLD you he would do this. The buyer’s remorse is a little late. We told you to “Read the Label.”
Gary F, Former cop. Confiscate two ounces of pot, turn a quarter ounce in, and still push for prosecution? Seriously, dude. Then you keep it in your house when you know the Sheriff’s Department has a hard-on for the town P.D. Well, maybe they will let you be a Mall Cop when your probation is up.
Heather P. So – you really don’t think that having someone go in with surgical instruments, pry your womb open, and suck out the contents with a high-powered vacuum not just once – but FIVE TIMES in six years has anything to do with now not being able to carry a baby to term?
Dale W: Well, you did get the Ph.D. before you dulled your mind with 20 years of drug abuse. I doubt it is just politics that keeps you out of anything but Community College positions. Might check the quality of your work.
Danni C – I think, yeah, after the fourth time you “got drunk” and slept with another man, I would probably ditch you too. If you’re really sorry that you can’t keep your clothes on and legs shut when you drink, the first step to a rational person would be to STOP DRINKING. Blaming guys for “taking advantage of you” probably should get old and tired as an excuse after the second time.
Susan B – Offhand, I’d say that lying repeatedly to your daughter over the years is probaby the reason she won’t talk to you, and never told you about her pregnancy. And no, it’s not my job to fix it.
Andy W: First rule of apologizing; if your apology contains the word “but” chances are most people aren’t going to figure your apology is sincere. In fact, they wil probably think you will do it again. And it’s the taking them for a moron over this that is probably the real cause of them being even madder at you rather than their unforgiving hard-heartedness.
Melissa S: “If he really loved me, I wouldn’t have to tell him” is a finalist for “Stupidest Notion in the History of Humanity.” Exactly how many boyfriends do you have to go through to figure out that telepathy is not carried on the Y chromosome?
Sam J: So let me get this straight. You take this woman out for a first date, hit on the waitress, and think your date is a bitch for ordering the most expensive things on the menu and baptizing you with them right before walking out? Have I missed anything?
Thomas G: No, I’m sure every church wants someone convicted of embezzlement and discovered in an adulterous affair as a deacon. Probably just the example they want to set for the Church Youth Group.
Samantha S. – Dear, if you have no idea who the father of the baby is, what exactly do you expect the court to do? Order a paternity test for every man in the county?
Sandy E. : Damn – you mean that light that was on saying “Check oil” wasn’t just a decoration? Who’d have thunk?
Charles H: Four convictions and two stints in jail for stealing from his past employers, and you hired him anyway? Can Change. Will Change. A confusion of the two never goes unpunished.
Sally M. Less than an hour into the first date you were told point bank “If I am ever tempted to get married again, I will just find a woman I don’t like and buy her a house.” Were the polysyllablic words too advanced for you?
Martha B: Well, he was cheating on his wife when he met you. See the advice to Charles H.
Dan H.: Follow closely. The nice officer asked “Do you have any pot in the car or on you?” The answer was no. Adding “I left it all at home” was probably not your proudest moment. Likewise to Robin F. You have a license to carry. Not mentioning you had it it your belt was bad. Lying about it was worse. Yes, they may be fascists, and quite possibly they had no right to ask that question, but they are funny about such things.
Jane Liberal – You disowned your brother because he voted for Bush. You skipped your nephew’s graduation over it. Now you want to make nice because Barry is in office?
There’s more. But you get the point.