In an effort to keep things positive, we've heard what pisses us off, now let's hear what you respect. Keep in mind that respect is a little different from "love" or "like". I did that on purpose. - vision - courage - compassion - courtesy - open minds - tolerance - the beliefs of others and those who respect mine - those who educate themselves before arguing - people unaffected by appearance, money or fame - anyone who truly loves something or someone - knowledge - those who admit they don't know all that much - great art and music - an educated mind - those amazed with the wonder of it all - great writers - those who suffer gracefully - parents - teachers - my wife ------------------ "No one gets out ALIVE!" SaveOurRockets.com
Parents Great Thinkers (Gandhi, MLKJ, etc..) Religion Well thats all I can think of right now. ------------------ In Rudy I trust.
Good Defense Elders Honesty Humour Being Humble, especially after either getting thrashed or thrashing someone. ------------------ Stuff BBS, the Rockets and you guys It's all Clippers these days, come join the bandwagon and visit http://www.ClippersCity.net
Martyrs Teachers Veterans Those who are educated, and not corrupted The elderly The rehabilitated Parents Social workers Philosophers Philanthropists Satirists ------------------ WE WILL WATCH THEM FALL... next year, at least.
Things I respect? A vintage 1952 Fender Telecaster plugged into a Fender Vibrolux amplifier. And someone who knows how to use it ------------------ Bring It!!
-my wife -my parents -all forms of art -great philosopers/writers/poets -anyone who can admit what they do not know -those who follow the path of continued self-improvement -anyone who will challenge established beleifs in any structure -intelligent discourse -most importantly, I respect myself when I actually follow the guidelines I set up on a daily basis ------------------ rimbaud post-a-thon 2000 *Your Ad Here*
Someone that looks you in the eye when they're talking to you Elders Hard workers Someone who takes a meaningful stand (much more meaningful than, say, "I'm not going to pay a lot for this muffler") ------------------
-Someone educated by institutions or life -Single moms -Parents devoted to their kids -America as an idea, belief, and dream -People who dream and pursue it -Elders -Teachers -Clutch and the admins(because of this killer website!) -Olajuwon(an honor to watch the greatest basketball player I have ever seen) -Houston(because I grew up there) And last but not least, my parents. They taught me humility, kindness, and compassion. I owe my life to that. ------------------ I Want To Thank God For Making Me A Rocketfan
-Loyalty -Passion -People who have strong beliefs, whether I agree with them or not ------------------ Just because you're white and play basketball doesn't mean you're a Matt Bullard clone, despite idiotic accusations to the contrary. visit www.swirve.com
People who can play exactly what they're hearing in their head. I'm swollen with jealousy, but I can respect them. ------------------ You bring the bullets, I'll bring the wine.
Jeff, I have a feeling you just wanted to know how many people would reply in this sort of thread compared to the "Things That Piss You Off" thread. But, I'll go along..... especially since we can see by a reply count that in today's world negativity reigns. Things I respect: - Good drivers - They use blinkers, don't jump in front of faster moving traffic, turn in empty lane instead of in front of traffic, go slow in the slow lane, go fast in the fast lane, etc. - Loyalty - A lost art? - People with strong beliefs (but I'll add that they need to be able to discuss them with an open mind) - America - Refer to Almu's post - Compassion coupled with Empathy - I think people who are able to see things through the eyes of others are hard to find - Tolerance - One of my BIGGEST issues. If you can't tolerate someone else's beliefs, culture, or lifestyle, then I have a hard time being around you. Acceptance is another issue for another thread, they aren't the same. - Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement - Especially Martin Luther King and Malcom X, because they died for what the believed in. - Good Parents - A lot of my friends have recently become parents, and I can honestly say they are all off on the right foot to becoming great parents. Keep up the great work! - Good Defense - Good offense is more often a physical gift and if you're in the NBA you should be able to put the ball in the basket, but to be a good defender takes a passion for doing something that doesn't get all the glory. - HONESTY - Man, talk about one of my pet peeves. I try to be a very honest person, that way people can always trust me and count on me. You can't count on or trust people who aren't honest. - People who Question the Establishment - Why are things the way they are? And, WHY must some things be done in ways that are not the best way to do them? - My Friends - I guess they wouldn't be my friends if I didn't respect them. - My Wife - A super hard worker, a kid at heart, very intelligent, and can put up with me. - Good Bosses - Man, what a difference a good manager or boss can make. I've had so many jobs where I worked for a great manager for a while, then that person would get transferred and we'd get some terrible person to replace them. You don't have to be a pushover to be a good manager, just honest, fair, and understanding. That doesn't mean you can't be strict. One of my best bosses was very strict, but he was fair and that's what matters. ------------------ I have a dream.........his name's Hakeem. DREAMer's Rocket Page
I respect someone or something that deserves it. ------------------ please venture to atheistalliance and rocketsonline I AM SPARTACUS
BrianKagy, I am one of those people! Ten years of music lessons, my friend. At one time, I thought I was going to be the next Vanilla Ice. Then, the rent bill came and I had to get a real job. ------------------ I Want To Thank God For Making Me A Rocketfan
-My wife has to be at the top of my list. I work between 60-70 hours a week while she stays at home with our three kids. The woman is an angel. She cooks, cleans, shops, referees fighting kids, and puts up with me after I come home from 12 hours of work. -My parents, esp. my Dad, for teaching me that a strong work ethic is what gets you ahead in life. -Last, but certainly not least, is my black labrador retreiver "Molly". She is the most loyal, trusting, and best dog a family could own. She watches the place when I am gone. Behad ------------------
I Respect all of the israeli leaders that tried to make peace pepole like Rabin, Peres, and meny more. I hope that their ultimate personal goal and my countries ultimate goal will be achived and a state of peace in the middle east will be reached in our lifetime. ------------------ The holy land #1 rocket fan [This message has been edited by The Israeli Rocket (edited July 09, 2000).]
1. My Family: Too long a story to go into details but it would make a tear jerker of a movie let me tell you 2. Complete Honesty: A person who can look at someone and call them fat if their fat or too skinny if their too skinny 3. Courage: For all the firefighters, cops, doctors, and world healers who work too hard for way too little in return, my complete respect goes out to you. 4. A Kind Heart: Those who help others who need it. Who help a complete stranger, or someone they dont particularly like. 5. Commitment: Completly commited people. Spouses who dont cheat, loyalty to a friend, staying at a job who took a chance on you when they need you. These are the things I hold dear. I myself am not perfect, and can only hope to achieve perfection in my 5 catagories.
Contentment. ------------------ "One who conquers others is strong; One who conquers himself is mighty" - Lao Tzu
Things I respect: 1)My parents 2)Mother nature 3)The Physically challenged 4)People who use the least amount of water as possible 5)living organisms 6)People who are becoming more aware of their surroundings 7)Questioning ------------------
