Monday, August 16, 2010

Every bullet fired can expect a bullet in return.
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29 comments:

  1. NathanAugust 16, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    if not two or three!

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  2. Dr. JamesAugust 16, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    We need less bullets and more love. I pray for peace each day because I know we will always have war.

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  3. Cat Wisdom 101August 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Sad but true. An eye for an eye.

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  4. FunkkeejooceAugust 16, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    I think this quote is inspired by the weekend melee in BC. Correct me if I'm wrong.

    You get back what you throw to the universe and sometimes, it comes back a hundred fold.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 16, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    I just got the straight dope on terminal velocity and I guess it's true. Even if it's the same bullet. Thank God, they're not Sentient yet =)

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  6. MelAugust 16, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Karma.
    Retribution, reprisal and reckoning.
    Do not go out searching for these things
    For you will be a poor man
    When they find you.

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  7. Lita C. MalicdemAugust 16, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    It's true! If you live by the gun, you die by the gun.

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  8. Robin EastonAugust 16, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Oh dear Marty, this is so true. Luckily over the last 15 years or more I am learning the great power in returning a bullets with a gentle kiss. I'm not perfect and it's not always easy, nor does it mean I will stay as a bullet's target, but I no longer return a bullet with a bullet. I am blessed in that I have seem the great results of returning a bullet with a gentle kiss. Hugs to you dear wise friend. Robin

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  9. JudieAugust 16, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I dodged a couple of bullets while I was away. Happily, I returned no visable fire.

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  10. AgapiStudiosAugust 16, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    I guess it all depends on the ammunition .. then?

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  11. shanaz@RSAugust 16, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Whenever you throw a thought (an idea) out there, not everybody's happy to hear it, and they will usually throw a thought (their idea) back at you.

    It's all good if we're just talking and debating in a the most positive way, but when things get ugly and violence comes in. It's just you and me and bullets.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 17, 2010 at 4:17 AM

    Marty - i am going to assume metaphorical bullets of course - but gosh what a perfect aphorism for the times.

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  13. David of Quillcards EcardsAugust 17, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    Does the bully look for the one who can beat him?

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  14. UnknownAugust 17, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Very true Marty, as Funkkee said above "You get back what you throw to the universe and sometimes, it comes back a hundred fold."

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  15. MelindaAugust 17, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Sad, but very true. But it is also true that a kiss given often receives one in return--which is so much more lovely than a bullet.

    Melinda

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  16. Frank BrinkmanAugust 17, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    Excellent aphorism. With this one you have struck a cord especially with all the shooting that is going on. Thank you..

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  17. AnonymousAugust 17, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Time to beat our swords into plowshares...

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  18. Colleen LoehrAugust 17, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. The physics of retribution is perpetual imbalance.

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  19. timethiefAugust 17, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    So very true my friend.

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  20. JudieAugust 17, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    Agapi, my favorite ammo are words that send the aggressor straight to the latest dictionary. By the time they realize they have been shot, the moment has passed.

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  21. C. JoyBell C.August 18, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    But some people are stupid and fire bullets in return, not realizing that the bullet shot, wasn't shot at them!

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  22. LizAugust 18, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    I have heard of smart bombs (that only magnify the ignorance of those that drop them) but your bullets in their mutual anihilation of aggression must list high on the intelligence ladder.

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  23. COUNT SNEAKYAugust 18, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    I didn't duck...I'm just reloading!

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  24. Kenia CrisAugust 18, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    A 'westerny' (guess I've just made it up) way to rephrase a universal truth.

    Great!

    =*

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  25. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 10:41 AM

    I agree Marty. If we go through life treading on others toes, we can expect to get our own well and duly trampled on!
    Smiles and blessings

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  26. fallen monkeyAugust 18, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Uh oh. I just went clay pigeon shooting for the first time on Sunday and probably shot about 40 rounds...

    ...but pardon my literal kidding. The implications of this aphorism reflect a sense of karma I do believe in.

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  27. PahangMalaysiaAugust 18, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    War erupted because of a bullet fired. How nice if every human is like Sharon Easton("I no longer return a bullet with a bullet but returning a bullet with a gentle kiss"). This world would be a better place.

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  28. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    It comes back a hundred fold!

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  29. The Guy's PerspectiveAugust 20, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    I've been learning about escalation lately. I had two situations where "bullets" were fired, but I didn't fire back. (I wanted to so badly)

    Anyway, not only did the problem get resolved, but now I'm friends with both of these people, and have some business connections too. Funny, how things work out sometime.

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