Topic: The Apparently Necessary Random Stuff Thread (Read 934712 times)

BizB · « **Reply #4800 on:** March 30, 2010, 01:46:16 PM »

I can't even answer their questions. For example, the question, "8. School science classes should teach intelligent design.". My answer is:

Well, sure. If that's the type of school you choose to send your child to, it could/would/should teach about the FSM if that's what you decide. The free market would decide which schools succeed and which ones fail. The govt. has no business running schools.

How the hell do you answer that on the continuum provided?

BizB · « **Reply #4801 on:** March 30, 2010, 01:48:39 PM »

I decided to go back and have a look at the next question assuming I could answer neutral on #8.

Number 9 is: Marriage must be heralded for the important role it plays in society.

To which, I answer... Ugh.

Why the hell is Govt involved in marriage?

12AX7 · « **Reply #4802 on:** March 30, 2010, 01:54:46 PM »

Quote from: BizB on March 30, 2010, 01:46:16 PM

I can't even answer their questions. For example, the question, "8. School science classes should teach intelligent design.". My answer is:

Well, sure. If that's the type of school you choose to send your child to, it could/would/should teach about the FSM if that's what you decide. The free market would decide which schools succeed and which ones fail. The govt. has no business running schools.

How the hell do you answer that on the continuum provided?

I answered "No" because "Intelligent Design" is theology; not Science. They said "Science Class" ; not "should it be taught in school."

Demosthenes · « **Reply #4803 on:** March 30, 2010, 02:49:00 PM »

My Political Views
I am a far-right social libertarian
Right: 7.81, Libertarian: 8.7

Political Spectrum Quiz

I also disliked several questions in that. There wasn't a correct answer for a fair number of them, so I fear my "neutral" answers on several of them skewed my result too far to the Right.

Clear_Runway · « **Reply #4804 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:14:33 PM »

Quote from: Demosthenes on March 30, 2010, 02:49:00 PM

I also disliked several questions in that. There wasn't a correct answer for a fair number of them, so I fear my "neutral" answers on several of them skewed my result too far to the Right.

I agree, such as the "race issues will never be solved" question. who in there right mind would put that there, and where does it even put me on the spectrum?

also, I thought it was too complex. simple questions, and a "yes", "no" and "indifferent" button would suffice.

xolik · « **Reply #4805 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:19:53 PM »

Oh for the "Race issues will never be solved" I just filled in "Not until all the darkies are dead" then moved on.

Was I not supposed to do that?

There were some seriously stupid statements\questions on that thing.

12AX7 · « **Reply #4806 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:42:44 PM »

Quote from: Clear_Runway on March 30, 2010, 03:14:33 PM

I agree, such as the "race issues will never be solved" question. who in there right mind would put that there, and where does it even put me on the spectrum?

I think the point of that is to assess if you're more ideal oriented, or reality oriented. Usually, the farther extremes (left and right); the more ideal-oriented.

If you believe race issues could at some point be "solved"; you'd be an idealist. If you believe race issues are consistent with human nature and therefore will never be totally "solved"; you'd be a realist.

xolik · « **Reply #4807 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:50:11 PM »

"http://www.youtube.com/v/0qdh8NUxAmQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&"

ITT: Youtube video

ivan · « **Reply #4808 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:02:56 PM »

"In nearly every instance, the free market allocates resources most efficiently."

Theoretically, yes. However, we do not have a free market.

xolik · « **Reply #4809 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:15:12 PM »

Quote from: ivan on March 30, 2010, 04:02:56 PM

"In nearly every instance, the free market allocates resources most efficiently."

Theoretically, yes. However, we do not have a free market.

I know! Vons keeps charging me, the bastards.

http://www.ecoenquirer.com/

Oh, how I love this site ^^^

ivan · « **Reply #4810 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:20:13 PM »

My Political Views
I am a centrist social libertarian
Left: 0.7, Libertarian: 5.04

Political Spectrum Quiz

I woulda thought I'd be much lefter.

Getting old, I guess.

xolik · « **Reply #4811 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:22:42 PM »

It's odd because I could have swore I'm more left-leaning than what it scored me, but what can you do?

xolik · « **Reply #4812 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:38:13 PM »

*At the ticket counter at the airport*

Me - "Will there be any problems with my taking my Hello Kitty pillow on the plane in addition to my satchel?"
Lady ticket agent = "Aw, how cute! Do you have a little girl at home?"
Me - "Nope."
LTA - "For your niece then?"
Me - "Nope."
LTA - "Oh, it's for your girlfriend!"
Me in a Krusty the Clown voice - "Yer waaaaay off."
LTA - "...then..." *dawning realization* "...ohmygod"

pbsaurus · « **Reply #4813 on:** March 31, 2010, 01:56:29 AM »

You are a right social libertarian.
Right: 4.05, Libertarian: 8.84

Wunderkind · « **Reply #4814 on:** March 31, 2010, 08:23:20 AM »

My Political Views
I am a left social libertarian
Left: 4.82, Libertarian: 3.85

Political Spectrum Quiz

I lol'ed at the video violence question.

Funny, I didn't think I was that far left.

Also Ricky Martin coming was like my cousin's coming out when we all gave him this flat look then my aunt asked him, "You just now figured that out?"

ivan · « **Reply #4815 on:** March 31, 2010, 12:37:29 PM »

Quote from: Wunderkind on March 31, 2010, 08:23:20 AM

My Political Views
I am a left social libertarian
Left: 4.82, Libertarian: 3.85

This^ is about where I expected to find myself. I'll have to go back and see what the key questions were, although I think I know one of them: "Is abortion a responsible option?". I thought about that one, and possibly overthought it. Abortion should always be an option, but I don't see it as a "responsible" option. I probably lost 10 lefty points on that one alone.

ivan · « **Reply #4816 on:** March 31, 2010, 01:58:44 PM »

Quote from: ivan on March 31, 2010, 12:37:29 PM

Abortion should always be an option, but I don't see it as a "responsible" option.

Except, of course, for cases like health issues for mother or child, and cases of rape and abuse. Maybe I'll go back and change my answer.

xolik · « **Reply #4817 on:** March 31, 2010, 02:28:13 PM »

Tomorrow, since it's the start of a new month, I'm going to attempt to lose 25 pounds in three months. I'm 187 pounds right now. I want to be 162 by the end of June. I'm going to quote this and post my weight every two weeks and I want you all to kick my ass if I'm not doing it right. Kind of like "Biggest Loser - Geekery Edition"

I'm tired of being a fat disgusting slob.

No · « **Reply #4818 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:08:18 PM »

Quote from: Wunderkind on March 31, 2010, 08:23:20 AM

My Political Views
I am a left social libertarian
Left: 4.82, Libertarian: 3.85

Political Spectrum Quiz

Hey, that's pretty much my result. Thought I was less left, actually.

Clear_Runway · « **Reply #4819 on:** March 31, 2010, 03:13:54 PM »

187? i'd hardly call that "fat disgusting slob". not unless you're like 4'11"

pbsaurus · « **Reply #4820 on:** March 31, 2010, 04:05:36 PM »

Yeah, if you're a fat disgusting slob what does that make us 260 pounders?

xolik · « **Reply #4821 on:** March 31, 2010, 04:07:31 PM »

Quote from: pbsaurus on March 31, 2010, 04:05:36 PM

Yeah, if you're a fat disgusting slob what does that make us 260 pounders?

Whatever you want, sir. Please don't hurt me.

I'm starting to see my gut hang over my belt and I swore I'd never get like that again. I was a very fat teenager. Was about 220 right out of highschool. Took me ages to get that weight off and I'm slowly creeping back up there, so I'm a little paranoid about it.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #4822 on:** March 31, 2010, 06:21:46 PM »

No problem dude. I'm just big-boned anyway. Good luck with your weight loss regimen. I should lose around 40# or so myself. Being time poor and high stress makes it difficult.

BizB · « **Reply #4823 on:** March 31, 2010, 07:54:10 PM »

25 lbs in 3 months = 2 lbs/week = 1000 calories/day. Burn it, or reduce it or a combination of the two.

I'm trying to lose 5 by May 1st which will get me down to 167 (I'm 6'2" btw) for my next race.

Chris · « **Reply #4824 on:** April 01, 2010, 10:02:52 AM »

Quote from: xolik on March 31, 2010, 02:28:13 PM

Tomorrow, since it's the start of a new month, I'm going to attempt to lose 25 pounds in three months. I'm 187 pounds right now. I want to be 162 by the end of June. I'm going to quote this and post my weight every two weeks and I want you all to kick my ass if I'm not doing it right. Kind of like "Biggest Loser - Geekery Edition"

I'm tired of being a fat disgusting slob.

Hey! We're the same weight!

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