tfw you poast something WAYYY too spicy for the !@#-ing casuals, and you get ZERO likes ...and then a half dozen people DM you with LOLs and high fives YOU COWARDS
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2/ on the topic of cowardice: a local friend recently emailed me "I'm SOOO thankful for what you're doing w the zoning, fighting that obscene building and the good old boys network; can I contribute money towards your expenses?" me: "it was expensive, but I've got it. HOWEVER
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3/ the one thing money can't buy is people standing up at the variance meeting and speaking just a few words in support. Would you do that?" complete and utter silence
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Replying to @MorlockP
Why would someone be hesitant to do that? Is there actually that much social pressure on people to just go along with what's happening?
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Replying to @LieutenantRusty @MorlockP
Do the local pols have THAT much power to make people miserable?
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Replying to @dsawyer @LieutenantRusty
Not really. Social ostracism, i think
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Replying to @MorlockP @LieutenantRusty
Wow. I can't imagine being afraid of being ostracized because someone on the zoning board was offended by me filing an official action. I hope I don't have to learn about that one the hard way in the future!
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Two of the board of Selectman live directly across the street. One is known for backroom shenanigans. He's also a retired state cop. Also, neighbor A doesn't want to get barn builder (who lives 2 doors down) pissed at him. It is what it is.
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