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Political Opinions / Re: Teachers drop the Holocaust...« on: May 24, 2007, 07:09:35 PM »Not covering the crusades is one thing, because it happened a long time ago, and chances are the western view of it is biased... "because it happened a long time ago" is no excuse. the western bias is the only thing that makes some sense, but rather than striking it from the record, why not present the differing views? concur with the rest. 2
Political Opinions / Teachers drop the Holocaust...« on: May 24, 2007, 06:48:13 PM »
...to avoid offending Muslims
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=445979&in_page_id=1770  this is FUCKED. as if religion wasn't ingrained in our culture enough. the whole PC movement has gone WAY too far. i don't think i could comment on the issue any better than Chris McGovern: "History is not a vehicle for promoting political correctness. Children must have access to knowledge of these controversial subjects, whether palatable or unpalatable." 3
Political Opinions / Re: Those are some nappy-headed hoes!« on: May 17, 2007, 01:54:24 AM »Yup. I'm a big fan of Atmosphere, a white (!!!) dude from Minneapolis. Atmosphere's good... i've recently found Apathy, another white guy. but nobody beats Immortal Technique. he's the most eloquent and articulate rapper i've heard. 4
Political Opinions / Re: The difference between Republican and Democrat« on: May 16, 2007, 05:56:45 PM »Stop being so even-tempered! and btw, what exactly do you mean? 5
Political Opinions / Re: The difference between Republican and Democrat« on: May 16, 2007, 05:54:48 PM »6
Political Opinions / Re: The difference between Republican and Democrat« on: May 16, 2007, 05:49:20 PM »Principles that rest on assumptions are not really principles. Assumptions can rest on principles, but principles that rest on assumptions are just more assumptions, and we all know what happens when you assume. very true. i suppose that my only principle is to not subscribe to principles. i despise ideology... i try to think things through, and not rely on ideals, since there are situations in which nearly every ideal will lead to irrationality. Quote Also, writing in candidates is a futile protest, unless that candidate is Peter J. Shepherd. i tend to hold the federal elections a bit higher than local ones, even though they're even farther from direct democracy. i suppose that's a result of my socialization. i intend on researching all of the candidates before the primaries, so i can be sure i vote for the one that personifies my beliefs the closest. Unfortunately for a write in to even be counted they have to jump through numerous hoops in each of the 50 states. Same goes for parties other than the duopoly. The Greens and Libs aren't even on the ballots in all 50 states because of the bizarre requirements set up to remove any threat to said duopoly. quite... i have a feeling that won't change until lobbying is outlawed... 7
Political Opinions / Re: The difference between Republican and Democrat« on: May 16, 2007, 05:16:16 PM »If you think your vote does not matter, and you don't care to vote in accordance with your actual principles, and your vote is almost, but not quite a form of protest, and, if it were up to you, you would saddle us with hobos for mayors, then I think you suck as a voter. my actual principles rest on the assumption that i have reasonably different choices. this is not the case. democrats and republicans both have views i agree with, yet they are embattled in party politics to such a degree that i have no way of knowing if they will stick to their principles, even if there's one that i agree with more. i'd rather cast my vote towards opening up the options more, so that there's a better chance of finding a candidate that i can mostly agree with. 8
Political Opinions / Re: The difference between Republican and Democrat« on: May 16, 2007, 04:52:33 PM »Umm...go green party? And get raped by a pig? I don't think so. the way i see it, since the green party is the most influential (in terms of percent vote) political party next to the big two, and i hate having two parties, so why not vote for the green party? i figure they won't be able to do much legislative damage unless they get a majority; all the craziness should be taken out by checks and balances. i'd much rather have a crazy 3rd party than no 3rd party at all. i've got the same complex as many of my peers- i know my vote doesn't count for shit. i still vote though, almost as a form of protest, although i'm not self-righteous enough to call it that. i just stay away from voting for the main parties. hell, i wrote in a mayoral vote for some hobo who campaigns while he begs... 9
Political Opinions / Re: Jerry Falwell has left the building...« on: May 15, 2007, 03:16:52 PM »This man, to the best of my knowledge, had zero effect on my life. I really couldn't care less if he's feeding the leaves or the roots of the planet's vegetation.he's caused me undue frustration and aggravation, but that's true for pat robertson too, and damn near every other (in)famous fundie, so i guess you're right, in a way. 10
Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: What are you listening to?« on: May 15, 2007, 03:11:49 PM »song: Wings For Marie (Part 1) song: Shasta Besat Song: Rain good shit. song: Think Locally, Fuck Globally artist: Gogol Bordello album: Gypsy Punks Underdog World Strike 11
Political Opinions / Re: Jerry Falwell has left the building...« on: May 15, 2007, 02:34:17 PM »I almost never say mean things about the recently deceased, but in this case I'm moved to shout "ABOUT FUCKING TIME". there are no words to express my joy regarding this momentous occasion. except, perhaps..... CONCUR! 12
Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: A Collection of images« on: May 15, 2007, 02:47:28 AM »
this is hung up at my cube... i've said it many times.
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Sticky Stuff (no pun intended) / Re: What are you reading?« on: May 15, 2007, 02:37:57 AM »
i'm currently working on The End of Faith by Sam Harris.
it's quite good, but i've noticed a few flaws in his logic. The Baroque Cycle has pirates in it. i've only read The Confusion but it was damned good. Stephenson's books haven't come close to boring me yet. 14
Entertainment / Re: Dick is a Killer« on: May 13, 2007, 02:54:55 PM » good find. my favourite part: "a sex change is the only certain way to preserve the sanctity of marriage" 
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Political Opinions / Re: The difference between Republican and Democrat« on: May 13, 2007, 02:41:26 PM »
rats... i thought there might actually be a decent political discussion in this thread...
last night some drunk guy insisted on butting into my conversation with a friend at denny's. he told me he was Republican, and gave me a look like he was either being profound or derisive. i didn't know quite how to respond, so i told him he could've told me he was a Democrat and i'd give him the same quizzical look... he looked at me dumbfounded and turned back to his coffee. how long will it take before the average person realizes that the two parties are nearly identical? Vote Democrat- it's easier than working Vote Republican- it's easier than thinking edit: gah... i didn't look at the date... sorry for the necromancy. 16
Anarchy / Re: News stories that they never follow up on...« on: May 13, 2007, 02:08:07 PM »
i hate to bring up part of the 9/11 conspiracy argument, but i was intrigued by the story about the four white guys who got stopped with explosive material near the George Washington bridge... heard about it once, then it disappeared. anyone heard of follow-up to that?
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New Geeks on the Block / Re: newb« on: May 13, 2007, 03:31:17 AM »Villkommen, I feel your pain meh... i don't let the idiots win. most of them are intelligent enough to realize their ignorance and follow directions. the people that really get to me are those that hold an IT position for a medium-sized company, yet ask me how to set a static ip address.... i've considered calling their HR manager to steal their jobs many a time. 18
New Geeks on the Block / Re: newb« on: May 11, 2007, 07:58:18 PM »
vice-chairman.
i can't get the chairs to break though... i think i need a bigger vice. 19
New Geeks on the Block / Re: newb« on: May 11, 2007, 07:14:49 PM »
clever...
so what is your occupation? 21
New Geeks on the Block / newb« on: May 11, 2007, 07:06:01 PM »
i've come in search of boredom relief at work... perhaps i can entertain the masses with stories of idiotic tech support callers...
i work call center tech support. pity is appreciated, but unnecessary. i'm studying engineering at the same damn community college since '03... but i just figured out the whole engineering direction. i have "unconventional" views on most things, but from my trollings, apparently the masses share many of said views. flame me. i dare you.... yes, i'm that bored.
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