lol - not at all, just using past actions as an indicator.
when a man has a desire to show off power, every time you say his name or scream about him, you pay him in his desired currency.
You're player checker's - I'm not.
You asked what adults were thinking.. I think you like to fight and you two are both feeding each other it's like a dance you are both enjoying.
Avoiding the big issues - morality, ethical behavior and principal (by shifting the focus), is not adult behavior.
_I was never - not once - the aggressor. If you don't see 'actions over words' as being very different, I'd suggest reading some philosophy! lol
You're incorrect - If I was left alone, that would be the end of it...but psychological weaklings (bullies) don't do that.
They're pathetic, weak, and scared.
You don't comply out of their tyranny .
You don't appease tyranny.... But already you know all of this.
Diplomacy only works with equal respect.
Lack of respect shows the measure of the man (I use the term 'man' here very loosely of course).
....but still have a merry Christmas , you ! (and poor Mr. Whatsup)
I hope your day was great. Poor Mr. Whatsup made me giggle.