Politics

It seems i am very set and emotionally attached to my political beliefs, even to the point of accruing a rep for being a total asshole and making enemies.

This was never my intent and my mouth (or fingers) sometimes gets the better of me.
I am not a Hun or Militia wacko.
BUT, i have come across badly many times, heated, and angry.
This is not who i am all the time and i will now refrain from any political or religious discussions.

Well thats no fun.

Still, i pulled this face wen i read this thread ---> )=^|

I think you bring valid points and your opinion is worth hearing, just gotta know when to take a deep breath here and there

Political and religious arguments are usually pointless because they are based more on emotion than reason. It is often the case that no amount of "proof" can change someone's mind. The more partisan someone is, the truer this becomes. Personally, I am libertarian and agnostic. My personal philosophy is that I will never try to undermine someone's faith. For one thing, religious belief may serve a useful purpose even if it is false (not saying it IS false, just IF it were false). Having a specific belief system as a foundation may allow someone to lead a happier, more productive life than someone who becomes paralyzed from constantly staring into the nihilistic abyss. On politics - politics is basically the art of getting someone else to pay for stuff you want. The key to US politics is to realize that the fundamental division is not democrat/republican; it's elite/"the people".

ether wrote:Political and religious arguments are usually pointless because they are based more on emotion than reason. It is often the case that no amount of "proof" can change someone's mind.

True enough, but I like these conversation because they tell alot about both parties through the conversation as the subject itself brings the very root of the other person.
Convincing others is mainly egoist, if you believe in something, then so be it, if you need the whole world to believe what you believe to feel secure, well maybe one should have a second tought about these beliefs or his/her own integrity. As much as it divides, it brings people together aswell, quite interesting methinks

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Impala don't do IT!!!!!!!!!! Honestly though some of the debates we had were alot of fun even if I got heated to the point of hurling personal obscenities about your character to the point of questioning your judgement of you procreating and having children. w/e though, if you think this will make you a better man then run with it is all I can say though...It is stupid in hindsight to get involved in manufactured mass consumed divisions created by the media and elite politicians serving merely to distract.

The U wouldn't be the same without you speaking your mind. I love reading your stuff! Keep up the good work man!

I strongly support oligarchies

the U is now about politics.