What is the point?

2008-05-29 17:59:28

#1

BN: smells like wee wee; +159|7191

What is the point of criticising the, or any, government any more?

For every accusation there is an expert on the other side to refute it.

If you dont like the argument u just say "right wing propaganda" or "left wing tripe"

Spin machines are working 24/7.

Rarely does a politician stand up and say "hey I was wrong" or "yes, my opponent is right"

The media have to take some of the blame on this as do the politicians.

2008-05-29 18:03:29

#2

SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6991|Mountains of NC

you just sucked all the fun out of D&S

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2008-05-29 18:05:23

#3

HurricaИe: Banned; +877|6384|Washington DC

we should bomb something

i volunteer David.P to be a sort of 'V for Vendetta'... 'P for Psychosis'?

Last edited by HurricaИe (2008-05-29 18:05:43)

2008-05-29 18:27:53

#4

BN: smells like wee wee; +159|7191

SEREMAKER wrote:
you just sucked all the fun out of D&S

I know, I am sorry!!

I just feel that there is no point.

Both side of politics and on D&S just dismiss whatever someone is saying as "right wing this, left wing that" and it is just easier than actually looking at the argument that is placed in front of you.

eg http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/29/fox-news-mcclellan/

Nobody on there is actually looking at the allegations made. They are just questioning his motives. Someone cant tell he truth and accept money at the same time (which is a pretty normal thing for writing a book)

Politicians come and go but the people who rule the world remain.

2008-05-29 18:40:14

#5

David.P: Banned; +649|6697

HurricaИe wrote:
we should bomb something

i volunteer David.P to be a sort of 'V for Vendetta'... 'P for Psychosis'?

I'm no goddamn tight wearing faggot pissed off at his past experiences and seeks revenge to bring peace to him self!

2008-05-29 19:02:43

#6

Deadmonkiefart: Floccinaucinihilipilificator; +177|7129

You may not be able to notice it, but opinions and perspectives change slightly with every debate. Debating is how ideas and policies are refined. It usually happens slowly and is close to undetectable.

2008-05-29 19:47:16

#7

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6828|North Carolina

BN wrote:
SEREMAKER wrote:
you just sucked all the fun out of D&S
I know, I am sorry!!

I just feel that there is no point.

Both side of politics and on D&S just dismiss whatever someone is saying as "right wing this, left wing that" and it is just easier than actually looking at the argument that is placed in front of you.

eg http://thinkprogress.org/2008/05/29/fox-news-mcclellan/

Nobody on there is actually looking at the allegations made. They are just questioning his motives. Someone cant tell he truth and accept money at the same time (which is a pretty normal thing for writing a book)

Politicians come and go but the people who rule the world remain.

People only hear what they want to -- which is why the only way to win is to tell them what they want to hear in a way that gets you money and power in return. (that's basically the definition of politics)

2008-05-29 19:50:15

#8

BN: smells like wee wee; +159|7191

Turquoise wrote:
People only hear what they want to -- which is why the only way to win is to tell them what they want to hear in a way that gets you money and power in return. (that's basically the definition of politics)

That is a sad state of affairs.

2008-05-29 19:51:06

#9

imortal: Member; +240|7088|Austin, TX

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2008-05-29 20:21:38

#10

BN: smells like wee wee; +159|7191

For every expert that says "global warming is happening now" there is an expert on the other side saying "no its not" and thats the case for a lot of arguments.

How is the average Joe supposed to know what is going on? Governments are more secretive than ever. They hide behind executive privilege, secrets act, national security et al.

Governments provide as little information as possible to try and control what we are thinking. Barring military secrets, we the people, should know as much as the government.

2008-05-29 20:23:58

#11

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6828|North Carolina

BN wrote:
For every expert that says "global warming is happening now" there is an expert on the other side saying "no its not" and thats the case for a lot of arguments.

How is the average Joe supposed to know what is going on? Governments are more secretive than ever. They hide behind executive privilege, secrets act, national security et al.

Governments provide as little information as possible to try and control what we are thinking. Barring military secrets, we the people, should know as much as the government.

Sure, I agree. I don't really know what the solution is, but when it comes to global warming -- consider the source. I'll trust environmentalists over oil-funded scientists any day.

The public will always be easily manipulated, but the most you can do is make sure you are informed as an individual.

2008-05-29 20:25:31

#12

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6961|Long Island, New York

David.P wrote:
HurricaИe wrote:
we should bomb something

i volunteer David.P to be a sort of 'V for Vendetta'... 'P for Psychosis'?
I'm no goddamn tight wearing faggot pissed off at his past experiences and seeks revenge to bring peace to him self!

how dare you call V a faggot

YOU SHALL DIE NOW

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2008-05-29 20:27:41

#13

David.P: Banned; +649|6697

Poseidon wrote:
David.P wrote:
HurricaИe wrote:
we should bomb something

i volunteer David.P to be a sort of 'V for Vendetta'... 'P for Psychosis'?
I'm no goddamn tight wearing faggot pissed off at his past experiences and seeks revenge to bring peace to him self!
how dare you call V a faggot

YOU SHALL DIE NOW

http://www.libertyfilmfestival.com/libe … 655555.jpg

Does V wear tights? No? Then fuck off! I'm talking about all these other superheroes and villians that run around in spandex like Gays to a Gay thing that attracts gays.

2008-05-29 20:32:12

#14

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6828|North Carolina

David.P wrote:
Poseidon wrote:
David.P wrote:

I'm no goddamn tight wearing faggot pissed off at his past experiences and seeks revenge to bring peace to him self!
how dare you call V a faggot

YOU SHALL DIE NOW

http://www.libertyfilmfestival.com/libe … 655555.jpg
Does V wear tights? No? Then fuck off! I'm talking about all these other superheroes and villians that run around in spandex like Gays to a Gay thing that attracts gays.

I'm assuming your admiration for Heath Ledger must have been awkward, considering that (although he's straight), he's basically a gay icon. Granted, he was also a damn good actor for Joker (what I've seen anyway).

2008-05-29 20:36:04

#15

Poseidon: Fudgepack DeQueef; +3,253|6961|Long Island, New York

Turquoise wrote:
David.P wrote:
Poseidon wrote:

how dare you call V a faggot

YOU SHALL DIE NOW

http://www.libertyfilmfestival.com/libe … 655555.jpg
Does V wear tights? No? Then fuck off! I'm talking about all these other superheroes and villians that run around in spandex like Gays to a Gay thing that attracts gays.
I'm assuming your admiration for Heath Ledger must have been awkward, considering that (although he's straight), he was basically a gay icon. Granted, he was also a damn good actor for Joker (what I've seen anyway).

fixedsoimakedavidcry

David, V's still going to find you and shove 3 knives up your ass.

2008-05-29 20:41:24

#16

imortal: Member; +240|7088|Austin, TX

BN wrote:
For every expert that says "global warming is happening now" there is an expert on the other side saying "no its not" and thats the case for a lot of arguments.

How is the average Joe supposed to know what is going on? Governments are more secretive than ever. They hide behind executive privilege, secrets act, national security et al.

Governments provide as little information as possible to try and control what we are thinking. Barring military secrets, we the people, should know as much as the government.

https://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll83/imortal_22/propaganda.jpg

Sorry, but I am on a Despair kick.

2008-05-29 20:50:31

#17

David.P: Banned; +649|6697

Poseidon wrote:
Turquoise wrote:
David.P wrote:
Does V wear tights? No? Then fuck off! I'm talking about all these other superheroes and villians that run around in spandex like Gays to a Gay thing that attracts gays.
I'm assuming your admiration for Heath Ledger must have been awkward, considering that (although he's straight), he was basically a gay icon. Granted, he was also a damn good actor for Joker (what I've seen anyway).
fixedsoimakedavidcry

David, V's still going to find you and shove 3 knives up your ass.

It was the character not the actor.

EDIT: I have a new hero now.

Last edited by David.P (2008-05-29 20:55:56)

2008-05-29 20:57:54

#18

dan673: Member; +46|6406

David.P wrote:
EDIT: I have a new hero now.

Peter Burns eh?

2008-05-29 21:02:57

#19

David.P: Banned; +649|6697

dan673 wrote:
David.P wrote:
EDIT: I have a new hero now.
Peter Burns eh?

No it's too fucked up even for me.

2008-05-29 21:04:44

#20

BN: smells like wee wee; +159|7191

imortal wrote:
BN wrote:
For every expert that says "global warming is happening now" there is an expert on the other side saying "no its not" and thats the case for a lot of arguments.

How is the average Joe supposed to know what is going on? Governments are more secretive than ever. They hide behind executive privilege, secrets act, national security et al.

Governments provide as little information as possible to try and control what we are thinking. Barring military secrets, we the people, should know as much as the government.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll83 … aganda.jpg

Sorry, but I am on a Despair kick.

is there room for 2?

2008-05-29 21:17:29

#21

SoC./Omega: Member; +122|6964|Omaha, Nebraska!

BN wrote:
Governments provide as little information as possible to try and control what we are thinking. Barring military secrets, we the people, should know as much as the government.

Ohh, there are so many secrets with ANY government, not just the U.S; that if they told us a lot of them, there would be chaos more than you could ever imagine, there are secrets for a reason.

Imagine if we really did have an 'alien UFO' from Roswell, we know there is no such thing - but if there was, imagine how people would react to knowing the truth.

2008-05-29 21:20:15

#22

Turquoise: O Canada; +1,596|6828|North Carolina

SoC./Omega wrote:
BN wrote:
Governments provide as little information as possible to try and control what we are thinking. Barring military secrets, we the people, should know as much as the government.
Ohh, there are so many secrets with ANY government, not just the U.S; that if they told us a lot of them, there would be chaos more than you could ever imagine, there are secrets for a reason.

Imagine if we really did have an 'alien UFO' from Roswell, we know there is no such thing - but if there was, imagine how people would react to knowing the truth.

Good points, but how do we know that we haven't been contacted by aliens? I mean, it's certainly more feasible than a deity.

2008-05-30 08:30:50

#23

SoC./Omega: Member; +122|6964|Omaha, Nebraska!

Turquoise wrote:
SoC./Omega wrote:
BN wrote:
Governments provide as little information as possible to try and control what we are thinking. Barring military secrets, we the people, should know as much as the government.
Ohh, there are so many secrets with ANY government, not just the U.S; that if they told us a lot of them, there would be chaos more than you could ever imagine, there are secrets for a reason.

Imagine if we really did have an 'alien UFO' from Roswell, we know there is no such thing - but if there was, imagine how people would react to knowing the truth.
Good points, but how do we know that we haven't been contacted by aliens? I mean, it's certainly more feasible than a deity.

Sure, it is possible; but I personally don't believe we have been contacted.

2008-05-30 11:10:35

#24

Zombie_Affair: Amputee's...BOOP; +78|6239|Fattest Country in the world.

David.P wrote:
Does V wear tights? No? Then fuck off! I'm talking about all these other superheroes and villians that run around in spandex like Gays to a Gay thing that attracts gays.

Those people [actors] wearing tights earn more money then you will ever begin to fathom.

2008-05-30 12:12:44

#25

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|7024|132 and Bush

Reminds me of my favorite sig.

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