September 4, 2008
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Scanless, Dirty Bitch!
So I came across a news story today that sickened me, as few things do. Apparently, Britney's mom has written a book, in which, she reveals all of her daughter's dirt to the world. I suppose that she has her reasons. Money? Attention? Or maybe even a noble cause hidden deeply within a warped brain? Whatever it is, it's wrong.
Betrayal is one of those things that I simply find unforgivable. Especially when it comes from someone close to you. And that goes double-triple-quadruple when it comes from family. I mean seriously, how do you do that to someone you love?
I've done a lot of low, despicable things in my time...but betrayal is something I could never do. Thank God, that I was always blessed with loyal friends.
You know, a lot of people see tattoos, baggy clothes, shaved heads, and perhaps even a long wrap sheet and they assume that we are people of little or no worth. That may be true to a point...but not entirely. Though I admit, that we may carry heavy sins with us, and eventually end up receiving the wrath of a righteous God, there are some things that we hold sacred. Loyalty. Friendship. The world can learn a lot from us in that regard. Circumstance and position in life have on occasion caused a stint in the joint...but if we came from different worlds, things might be different. Not in every case, but there may be a few. I hesitate to put this out there like this because there may be a sucker or two -who is quick with the tongue- that scoffs at the very thought. And though it may be spoken with a Harvard tongue, truth is, unless you've been there...you don't know shit! Some of our education comes from the school of life, and on the receiving end of gunfire...and that knowledge can't be learned in a classroom or by reading a few articles or books. Moving on...
In other circles, that loyalty to a group of people involved in war may be rewarded by metals, awards, and accolades. "For bravery unsurpassed in the battlefield." "For not leaving a wounded comrade" "For risking his life for another."
The point is, that regardless of where you come from, loyalty is held in high regard. Therefore, betrayal is seen as low...no matter what the reason. I just don't understand how someone can go there. You know what I mean???
Comments (31)
Me neither. Loyalty is big with me. Huge. If I see disloyalty... I cut that person off at the knees. No second chances.
I agree. If you don't have loyalty then in the end you don't have much of anything.
I've had the misfortune of having friends and even family members who have betrayed me at various points in my life. I have an expectation of loyalty from those who I accept into my life as friends and whom I love and they can expect the same from me. When that trust is betrayed I never take it kindly or politely and I probably never will.
Yup,we could learn from dogs,they are so loyal.
Brit's mom must be a real piece of ....
(I will be kind and not say shit)
...work.
ugh i feel bad for brit
What a scuzz bucket of a mom.
And your correct
yer preachin' to the choir over here, Migs
without a doubt, betrayal is the lowest of low.
I see a lot of similarities b/w asian and latino culture. Loyalty is huge amongst korean people. You will never see an asian or hispanic bum on the street. Why? No matter how crooked someone becomes, their family always has their back...
you can't have betrayal without love.
Nothing that woman does surprises me.
I think it takes a special breed of lowlife scum to pimp your kids out the way those people do to start with so not shocking they'll make a buck off of them no matter how they have to do it. Even more amazing to me is that anyone would care enough to read the book. Or watch a show like Living Lohan....they do the same thing to those poor kids.
Loyalty and trust are big things with me. Screw with me and it's over. No second chances. Britney's mother is a real piece of work.
Money changes morales. Let there be no doubt of that one. Loyality is the key to family, frienship, life. Once you've proven you are not trustworthy, you might as well just lay down and die because no one is going to put up with your ass...period.
I agree, she's not right.(in her head)
loyalty was always a big issue with me.
thus leaving me with too few trustworthy friends.
and too many nosy acquaintances eh
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Great post. I, too, find betrayal disgusting.
Loyalty, regardless of the label its wearing, seems more important than the appearance of loyalty; which seems to pop up more than the real McCoy.
you're absolutely right. but loyalty is a tricky road, and sometimes it means standing up to one another instead of for one another. though that may not make much sense. basicly what i mean is protecting your friend from themselves. sometimes that cuts, but as the word says
"wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy."
I was always taught to be loyal. Especially to family...and sometimes friends become family, so they are included in that loyalty. I've had plenty of people stab me in the back through the years, friends and family alike. It is low.
"Love of money is the root of all evil." Perhaps that's the answer. The great Western un-virtue: anything to be famous or make a buck, that's the mother's problem.
Britney's a sad case. A good looking girl, worked hard, entertaining singer, same as a dancer. Not such a big deal really, but the system says "OMG you're as star!" and they believe it, and destroy themselves trying to squeeze more out than their is in it.
I hope that you feel inspired soon,I an jonesin' for a Tio Migs post and need a fix!
Loyalty is the most important thing.
With friends and definatly with family.
And the thought of ever betraying my daughter!!!!!!!!!!!! There isnt any amount of money that could make me do that.......and its beyond me how any mother could.
It's funny how such a "basic" life lesson can take so long to become true to us, isn't it? I have the same hesitation to talk about spiritual matters, but-clearly-am in a place where it's almost required to share everything there is to know about one's walk with God. It's good for me to learn to express such personal thoughts, even if it may never be necessary on that particular topic again.
Thank you for your encouragement. It's been a very difficult road so far, but who knows where this year will take me. I am already excited to see it end and move forward with school and such in the "real world," but am making every effort to embrace this place I have chosen for myself. Support has felt hard to come by.
Guatemala is beautiful. I'm sorry you'd had to suffer the loss of a home, even through your own decisions.
It's good to hear from you, too. How are you, these days?
Ahaha, that George Carlin video was great, it's too bad there isn't more in the way of intelligent comedy, he left some really great stuff behind
How are you doing by the way? I have noticed you have been a bit quiet on this end lately, that tends to mean you are entirely too busy to blog, and I understand because real life affairs trump blogging, but I bet you have some good posts brewing. I'm waiting patiently. As always, I'm sure it will be worth the wait but I hope you don't leave us all hanging for another month or two.
Just popping by..You are an incredible writer. You never cease to amaze me
Hey Miguel, where are you? We miss you!
ryc: 'dro from San Jose, y'heard.
i hold loyalty very close. that is actually part of my problem. i was loyal to the owner of the funeral home. he knew i put the funeral home before my own life. because of the funeral home, i couldn't have a real life nor a real relationship. it was his betrayal that sent me down into the depression that was so hard for me to get out and move on. some people just don't understand loyalty. i never went through what you did, but i understand what you are saying about loyalty.
interesting, as always...
especially the interplay b/w how different types of loyalty are looked upon.
props
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