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07-11-2023, 05:12 PM
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Maybe a slight bit of a tangent but -
I think this "conservatives are big dummies who don't want change" thing gets a bit silly, when we're talking about how to run a society.
Human civilization has been around for thousands of years, and for rainbow hair nerds to think they're so much more "enlightened" than all of those previous generations and have figured out a better way is a bit silly and hubris imo. A lot of the "old ways" are based on being honest about the unsavory aspects of human nature and having measures to keep it in check. For some reason there's a lot of idiots who think that's "backwards" and that things like celebrating degeneracy and hedonism, vapid consumerism, being very soft on criminals, letting third world chitholers into your country en masse, multilating kids, etc. is "progress" and good for society.
I think this "conservatives are big dummies who don't want change" thing gets a bit silly, when we're talking about how to run a society.
Human civilization has been around for thousands of years, and for rainbow hair nerds to think they're so much more "enlightened" than all of those previous generations and have figured out a better way is a bit silly and hubris imo. A lot of the "old ways" are based on being honest about the unsavory aspects of human nature and having measures to keep it in check. For some reason there's a lot of idiots who think that's "backwards" and that things like celebrating degeneracy and hedonism, vapid consumerism, being very soft on criminals, letting third world chitholers into your country en masse, multilating kids, etc. is "progress" and good for society.
07-11-2023, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted By Polaris⏩
It's a bit of a false dichotomy to pit status quo against full hedonism as the only options.Maybe a slight bit of a tangent but -
I think this "conservatives are big dummies who don't want change" thing gets a bit silly, when we're talking about how to run a society.
Human civilization has been around for thousands of years, and for rainbow hair nerds to think they're so much more "enlightened" than all of those previous generations and have figured out a better way is a bit silly and hubris imo. A lot of the "old ways" are based on being honest about the unsavory aspects of human nature and having measures to keep it in check. For some reason there's a lot of idiots who think that's "backwards" and that things like celebrating degeneracy and hedonism, vapid consumerism, being very soft on criminals, letting third world chitholers into your country en masse, multilating kids, etc. is "progress" and good for society.
I think this "conservatives are big dummies who don't want change" thing gets a bit silly, when we're talking about how to run a society.
Human civilization has been around for thousands of years, and for rainbow hair nerds to think they're so much more "enlightened" than all of those previous generations and have figured out a better way is a bit silly and hubris imo. A lot of the "old ways" are based on being honest about the unsavory aspects of human nature and having measures to keep it in check. For some reason there's a lot of idiots who think that's "backwards" and that things like celebrating degeneracy and hedonism, vapid consumerism, being very soft on criminals, letting third world chitholers into your country en masse, multilating kids, etc. is "progress" and good for society.
07-11-2023, 05:15 PM
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07-11-2023, 05:17 PM
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07-11-2023, 05:18 PM
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07-11-2023, 06:13 PM
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07-11-2023, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted By SillieBazzillie⏩
Lol @ “deny science”Deplorable, uneducated cultist are truly the least this country has to offer. They believe every CT they hear. They deny science. The abhor education. And most laughable of all they actually think Trump GAF about them when in reality he wouldn't piss on them if they were on fire.
He'd switch to dem in a nano second if the Brad Pitt's, George Clooney's, and Obama's of the world didn't shun him for being the two-bit fraudster that he is.
Love this for you deplorable cultist.
He'd switch to dem in a nano second if the Brad Pitt's, George Clooney's, and Obama's of the world didn't shun him for being the two-bit fraudster that he is.
Love this for you deplorable cultist.
Liberals now believe there are more than 2 genders, cannot define what a woman is, think a mask can stop viral transmission, & despite the very definition of the word..life “doesn’t really” begin at conception lol.
As once said by a fellow Misc…” liberals will do anything and everything they are told to believe, say, do, whatever. They are complete non-thinkers to the absolute extreme. Liberals are the IRL equivalent of a background character that exists with the seemingly singular purpose of just being there as a human canvas that reflects whatever popular ideology is currently prevalent in their culture / country. No matter how ridiculous it gets they just swallow the propaganda whole and roll with it.”
Libs are without a doubt the dumbest people dragging their knuckles as they attempt to walk the earth today.
07-11-2023, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted By Paul
I suggest replacing the words "Liberal", "liberal", and "Lib" with the name of a religion and see if you still agree.Lol @ “deny science”
Liberals now believe there are more than 2 genders, cannot define what a woman is, think a mask can stop viral transmission, & despite the very definition of the word..life “doesn’t really” begin at conception lol.
As once said by a fellow Misc…” liberals will do anything and everything they are told to believe, say, do, whatever. They are complete non-thinkers to the absolute extreme. Liberals are the IRL equivalent of a background character that exists with the seemingly singular purpose of just being there as a human canvas that reflects whatever popular ideology is currently prevalent in their culture / country. No matter how ridiculous it gets they just swallow the propaganda whole and roll with it.”
Libs are without a doubt the dumbest people dragging their knuckles as they attempt to walk the earth today.
Liberals now believe there are more than 2 genders, cannot define what a woman is, think a mask can stop viral transmission, & despite the very definition of the word..life “doesn’t really” begin at conception lol.
As once said by a fellow Misc…” liberals will do anything and everything they are told to believe, say, do, whatever. They are complete non-thinkers to the absolute extreme. Liberals are the IRL equivalent of a background character that exists with the seemingly singular purpose of just being there as a human canvas that reflects whatever popular ideology is currently prevalent in their culture / country. No matter how ridiculous it gets they just swallow the propaganda whole and roll with it.”
Libs are without a doubt the dumbest people dragging their knuckles as they attempt to walk the earth today.
07-11-2023, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
What popular ideologies of today do religious people embrace without question?I suggest replacing the words "Liberal", "liberal", and "lib" with the name of a religion and see if you still agree.
07-11-2023, 06:34 PM
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07-11-2023, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Pretty sure most religions can define a woman.I suggest replacing the words "Liberal", "liberal", and "Lib" with the name of a religion and see if you still agree.
07-11-2023, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Okay, but you presented a premise, I’m asking you to give an example of your assertionYou can't have faith without skepticism. I was offering a suggestion for some critical reflection, not a joust.
What popular ideologies of today do religious people embrace without question?
07-11-2023, 06:38 PM
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07-11-2023, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted By Paul
I didn't present a premise. I didn't make an assertion.Okay, but you presented a premise, I’m asking you to give an example of your assertion
What popular ideologies of today do religious people embrace without question?
What popular ideologies of today do religious people embrace without question?
I suggested you use find/replace on your post and consider whether or not you still agree with it.
07-11-2023, 06:42 PM
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The Intellectual Left thinks going easier on black criminals is good for society.
This is AFTER having the advantage of seeing the effects play out in other cities, yet they continue to do it.
Cletus has more sense than your average educated liberal
This is AFTER having the advantage of seeing the effects play out in other cities, yet they continue to do it.
Cletus has more sense than your average educated liberal
07-11-2023, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Yes. You did.I didn't present a premise. I didn't make an assertion.
I suggested you use find/replace on your post and consider whether or not if you still agree with it.
I suggested you use find/replace on your post and consider whether or not if you still agree with it.
Religious people have no problem telling you what a woman is, how many genders there are, & when human life begins. The same cannot be said for liberal atheists.
07-11-2023, 06:45 PM
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07-11-2023, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Agreed up until the ".."
07-11-2023, 06:51 PM
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07-11-2023, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Well maybe you should watch. Your replace option does not work.Didn't watch.
I suggested a find/replace, reflect option.
I suggested a find/replace, reflect option.
07-11-2023, 06:59 PM
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07-11-2023, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
It’s okay, such behavior is expected of you.Okay.
I only tested with a basic text editor; sorry, mane
I only tested with a basic text editor; sorry, mane

07-11-2023, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted By J.L.C.⏩
Unfortunately/fortunately it has the opposite effect in your caseFor prosperity, as they say


07-11-2023, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted By SillieBazzillie⏩
Compare to the people that go to a Biden rally, I mean, the handful that actually show up......LOL
Racist gonna racist all day err day. Take all the deplorable cultist of the US and raise them as aboriginal pygmies. Their average IQ would be too low to measure.
And based on Trump rally interviews, not all that much lower than we see today...
LOL
Racist gonna racist all day err day. Take all the deplorable cultist of the US and raise them as aboriginal pygmies. Their average IQ would be too low to measure.
And based on Trump rally interviews, not all that much lower than we see today...
LOL
07-11-2023, 07:14 PM
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Wincel and Bodhy are self proclaimed "educated" intellectuals........look at their beliefs, and how they live their life. Pretty much kills their argument right there.
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Originally Posted By Dave22reborn⏩
i would think the obvious lack of respect they get everywhere they go would of been a clue to them.Wincel and Bodhy are self proclaimed "educated" intellectuals........look at their beliefs, and how they live their life. Pretty much kills their argument right there.
guess they aren't that smart after all.
07-11-2023, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted By NitrogenWidget⏩
And I love how they look down on "tradies." People who have their own place, money in the bank, their own vehicle, etc.i would think the obvious lack of respect they get everywhere they go would of been a clue to them.
guess they aren't that smart after all.
guess they aren't that smart after all.
Also, what would Wincel do if his dad's car got a flat? Probably call his dad up crying, and screeching, "WHAT SHOULD I DO???"
Bodhy would call for his insurance to take him to discount tire, which would probably take an hr, then a few hrs while they fix it.
What would a tradie do? Change it themselves in 5-10 minutes.
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