The View from a Drawbridge

Tag: manipulation

  • Taxation without Representation Writ Large

    Taxation without Representation Writ Large

    I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of being led around by the nose like a bull.

  • The Components of a Gaslight, Experienced

    The Components of a Gaslight, Experienced

    My friend chose to tell me why my feelings were irrational.

  • How I Got a Grip on My Gaslighter

    You have a right to your emotions!

  • A Feminist Takes on Rapunzel

    I’ve had a problem with the Rapunzel story my whole adult life.

  • A Solution to Gerrymandering

    Gerrymandering, or the deliberate manipulation of the shape of voter districts to ensure a particular political outcome, is one of the most common forms of corruption in the United States. This crime is perpetrated against the American people by both Republicans and Democrats. We all know it. It has to stop. Here’s why it hasn’t.…

  • Relentless Compassion

    It’s for your own good. Tough love. This is a last resort. Mother knows best. It sounds good, in theory. Like someone has your best interests at heart, and is establishing firm boundaries. It’s about time, some would say. Strong leadership! Yeah! But even the slightest scratch to the surface of this theory reveals its…

  • Verbal Manipulation

    I was speaking to someone in a position of authority the other day, and he said, “Wouldn’t you agree that…” and then he went on to push his poorly thought out agenda for policy change. So I responded, “Actually, no, I don’t agree. And here’s why.” He wasn’t expecting that. You could see it in…

  • Life is for Learning

    Someone said to me recently, “Life is for learning.” Very true, my friend. The common thread that flows through every life experience is the opportunity to increase your knowledge, should you choose to accept it. The ability to absorb information– what a gift! Even if it’s just your basic, “Maybe I should never stick my…

  • Bully for You, Maybe, but not for Me

    Bully for You, Maybe, but not for Me

    I am done with curling up in a ball.

  • “Toughen Up”

    On the heels of my blog entry “Having Your Heart Broken by a Career Choice” I got a lot of comments from people in the Dental Lab industry, many of which were very constructive and informative and have greatly influenced my concept of what I need to do as I move forward. But just as…