Psychological Projection

Yesterday Sen. Larry Craig (Republican) was on the news. He was allegedly caught by policemen in a gay sting at some airport bathrooms. I am not sure of course that he is guilty but what strikes me in this situation is something different.

Most of us have some kind of weakness and I will focus on man here as I am one. It may be alcohol, sex (promiscuous also), drugs, laziness, obesity, nervousness along with abusive behavior towards wife and/or children, gambling, pornography, etc.

Whatever it is, most of us know this and try to control ourselves with better or worse results. Most of us, however, DO NOT preach about how all other people but me are so terrible and how sinful such activity is.

So why the Senator was so strongly voicing his concerns about Gay while only a naïve person would still think he isn’t one. I mean c'mon! Man up there will understand.

No man one pleads guilty to charge of being gay if they are not. For us man the idea of guy love is very vulgar. We, the man, we really, really like women for sex purposes. We really, really enjoy sex with women and if not for all the societal barriers and/or being in love and wanting to be treated with respect, trust, etc., we could have sex with different women every day

So when some Policemen in the bathroom would accidentally misread my signals and wrongly accused me of being gay and looking for gay sex in that place, I can tell you I would not plead guilty for this thing just to go away. I may not be a senator but I have a respectful job, family, friends, etc. I do not want to plead guilty for something I am not, for crimes that not only did not enter my mind but I would not do even if you pay me.

Why then this Senator was so avidly and openly bushing Gays before

I was watching Saturday Nigh one day and some sketch was about why so and so was so creative in his life. He, the actor that played that person on SNL was already looking a bit drugged and said "LSD is a powerful drug man, powerful drug"

Projection is a powerful thing my friend, powerful thing

In psychology, psychological projection (or projection bias) is a defense mechanism in which one attributes to others one’s own unacceptable or unwanted thoughts or/and emotions. Projection reduces anxiety by allowing the expression of the unwanted subconscious impulses/desires without letting the ego recognize them. The theory was developed by Sigmund Freud and further refined by his daughter Anna Freud, and for this reason, it is sometimes referred to as "Freudian Projection" [1][2]"

Source - Wikipedia. Maybe, however, we are all guilty of some projecting

PS. Let me clarify something here. Gay sex is not a crime! Gay people are fine and the same as others. God blesses you all! (Otherwise, take your God away from me please) To do it in public bathrooms is an "offense" just it would be between man and women. The biggest crime here is of course the hypocrisies of "Evangelical Christian so-called Values" ... maybe it is time to let people live and have sex with whoever they want and in general get the hell out of someone's life as it is none of your (dam) business?

Great success of Polish "mix"

Mix of vegetables called "Salatka" in Polish is a traditional dish that can be found on most tables of Polish people in Poland (and abroad) (Note about the picture - salatka tastes better than it looks!)

Here is receipt written by my wife (American) if you interested

Sawatka – Polish potato salad

• 5-6 medium golden potatoes, boiled, but firm, diced
• 10 Dill pickles, diced
• 8 oz. block Swiss cheese, diced
• 6 slices med-sliced ham, diced
• 16 oz. baby carrots, steamed, chopped
• 8-10 oz. frozen (cooked) or canned corn
• 8-10 oz. frozen (cooked) or canned peas
• One med to large onion, diced
• Celery, 2 stalks chopped
• 1.5 cups mayonnaise (to taste if you like it creamier)
• Fresh chopped parsley (do not use too much as it is strong and will overpower the dish, can use dried parsley)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped boiled eggs, optional

Boil potatoes in salted water until done, but still firm. Let cool and remove skins. Dice into about 1 inch squares or about the size of a sugar cube.

Chop pickles, onions, carrots, celery, ham and cheese and add to bowl. Add corn and peas and fresh parsley, then fold in mayo. Add salt and pepper to taste.

[add me] Cool off final product in refrigerator. You can decorate the top with thin layer of mayonnaise and create all kinds of patterns with vegetables, ex. smiley face with little pieces of carrots, eggs, etc. Be creative.

You can also experiment with all kinds of other vegetables. Use your own knowledge of vegetables taste to create "perfect salad" for your own taste.

(Keep refrigerated. It should last 6,7 days)

Where are the shamisms man?

This blog was named to be 'priceless statements of the village's genius', shamisms for short. So it is finally time to get into it. This entry will be devoted to such statements and I encourage you to submit some to me. I'll post them. This post will grow overtime.

Requirement for shamisms - they must be relatively short, the shorter the better. Think bumper stickers. Also, I will occasionally post some other nice short statements that are not mine but I subscribe to them.
(Photo: "Man, there just nothing on those 2 black & white]government-run channels available only from 5pm to 11pm. 1970-1990")

1. If Americans are as religious as they claim then the best way to fight diabetes would be to change that disease's name to gluttony
2. (same as above but shorter) God Bless Gluttony America
   
3. W
   World Worse Weak Wrecked Wacky War-of-choice-loving WIMP!
4. If only Native Indians have built the wall (My Bumper Sticker. Source: cafe express)
5. Pro-Life does not end at birth (My Bumper Sticker. Source: cafe express)
6. Annoy conservative who says "annoy liberal, work hard and be happy" by working hard AND smart, thinking, demanding fairness and justice and being happy
   
7. Don't forget to shop after Sunday's church. It makes Jesus happy to see you spending ... 2/3 of the country he blessed depends on it!
8. 1/3 of USA GDP is thanks to government activity (state and federal). Say capitalism! Great, again, no regulations!
   
9. What does nothing look like? (Internet)
10. Best way to promote Soccer in USA would be to establish Soccer World Series. Whoever wins then will be Champion of the World. (By default -> USA team)
11. Pride is a sin! Study the bible more carefully!
    

Hike - beginning of sheltowee

This hike will start at Pickett State Forest Tennessee and end at Peters Mountain in Daniel Boone National Forest. It is 15.6 miles end to end.

This is the beginning of http://www.sheltoweetrace.com/ Map of the location. Better (PDF) map showing 2/3 of the trail in more details - we slept at Great Meadows (but to get to State line is at least 4 miles ... which translates in 3 hours of walking)

To get to the Great Meadows was a stretch and it took from 10 o'clock in the morning till 7.30 pm ... (10 o'clock due to logistics of taking a car to the end of the hike so we all can come back to the starting point)

It was a difficult one, according to another map it was actually 17 miles and we made the 12 or so the first day.

Sincerely,
Shamick P. Gaworski

WOMEN!

9 PHRASES WOMEN USE

1. Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2. Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3. Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4. Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5. Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6. That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7. Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say 'You're welcome!'

8. Whatever: Is a women's way of saying F@!# YOU!

9. Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to #3

:-)