562 Forum Posts by "Shih"
Hey Funk just thought I'd drop by to say hi.
Always good to see you too Bum.
All right BWS tell you what since I seem to be the one who took most of the flame I'll talk to the others about repealing your ban, however I'd ask you to do me a favor read most of the posts (or some that would be a lot of posts to read) and get a feel for the type of humor we use at the DAG, we're usually pretty lighthearted amongst ourselves. The problem was more that what you were saying wasn't something we find funny there but rather pointlessly abusive.
I'd also like to think that since I might have something of a rep for being rather level headed amongst the DAG and trying to keep the peace your posts were considered somewhat more out of line than they'd usually be.
How's that sound for fair?
Actually this is a pretty touchy subject for certain members, and maybe one that does bear discussion.
One more time Veggie this thread isn't about the death penalty per se, you have your opinion I have mine, and I really don't care what your opinion on it is. I'm talking about how what's supposed to be an impartial venue of information is showing a blatant bias in it's reporting that's all. Debating the death penalty is pointless because people don't look at it rationaly on either side andI won't be dragged into a purposeless argument rather than a debate.
I've said this before but I'll say it again for the special people who don't listen to those of differing opinions. I believe in the death penalty, not for revenge to approach it as a form of revenge or even justice is an inherently flawed viewpoint. The death penalty should be used to remove from society those who have crossed the line to the point where they are less people and more rabid animals, the case that has sparked this debate in Minnesota is that of an admitted child molester and murderer. His death should not be viewed as a form of punishment or as justice but a necessary and hateful task, when a dog has rabies you don't lock it up for the rest of it's life, you take it out back and put it down.
And besides that wasn't the what I was writing about originallly I was commenting on the medias obvious bias in their reporting of the debate.
I've been homeless and lived on welfare at one point in my life, and anyone who says they can't get out of it is full of shit, you can always find a job always. It may not be easy and it may suck but deal with part of life sucks you cope that's survival of the strong. The weak fail when they don't take an oppurtunity, being strong has nothing to do with wealth or social power it has to do with the will to succeed, like my sig says stand up and fight the fuck back or your not worth my time.
And Xion you said that your drug use doesn't make you weak, well I'd submit that it does if it prevents you from getting a job, you'd have one if you did't do drugs therefore they weaken you.
Recently in Minnesota the issue of the death penalty has been brought up by the governor. Most public opinion polls show that a majority (not overwhelming) support the death penalty. However in my recent perusal of local newspapers I have not been able to locate a single article showing the arguements of those who support the death penalty only quotes from people and organizations that oppose it. Here's a few links:
http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/4247865.html
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/politics/7417048.htm
I haven't been able to find any local media showing arguements from death penalty supporters. Say what you think about this bullshit media bias.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say happieness is irrelevant, duty and honor are the yardsticks by which I measure my life. Happieness isn't a constant thing it comes and goes with the changing of your fortunes. Being able to look in the morror see your reflection without any shame is what matters.
As it says in the Hagakure "A man who acts diferently when depressed is worthless"
At 11/11/03 11:29 PM, Chaoslight wrote:
Considering the nuber of people who seem worn out before they hit High School, I'd say it's more like playing poker with your back to a mirror, against someone who is the only one who knows the house rules, and who grins all the time.
Yes but that's all right because it's ineffable.
At 11/10/03 06:27 PM, Chaoslight wrote: So how does someone join the official crew?
Just go over to the DAG BBS by clicking on one of our sig pics and sign up.
Yeah but none of that matters until you've done it.
Foka sometimes I worry about you.
At 10/7/03 02:39 PM, Rydia_Lockheart wrote:
I don't know, but I think their only WMDs are those knives. Still, they are pretty cool. It's nice to know you can have a corkscrew on you at all times.
Actually those knives belong to the Swiss, sorry Rydia. They are pretty cool though. As for the Swedish, oh we're spying, the things we're spying on, everso many... things.
So Beware! We're watching. We'll take all your cod if you tick us off.
At 10/7/03 12:57 PM, bumcheekcity wrote: WOW!!! IT'S SHIH!!! He's a spy..... I don't trust you...
Not just a spy but the spymaster, Ha Ha I've been working for the swedish the whole time.
Order & Faith
Goverment and religion are necessary since they are what bind people together outside of family bonds. Without the unifying force of religions and goverments deveopment of human culture would cease and stagnate it is the coming together of people as a group that allows us to progress. The eradication of these forces would inevitably result in the end of all appreciable human development and culture because the information necessary for such developments would no longer be passed on.
Advancement as a culture
Humanity is a thousand times better off now than it ever has been in the past. We live longer, enjoy a decrease in deaths by disease, malnutrition and enviromental factors. (Yes I'm aware that this isn't necessarily true everywhere but that's a fairly persuasve arguement in favor of industrialization and the stabilization of geovernments in my mind.)
Well these are just a few of my thoughts during my hiatus from the boards feel free to comment as you will.
Heres an idea order and freedom aren't mutually exclusive. Just because a society or govermental system is well ordered that doesn't mean it need be repressive.
How about this no one is required to follow UN resolutions like the ones Iraq chose to ignore. We did what we had and chose to act on our own. If the security council chooses to kick us off so be it.
Life went temporarily psychotic for a bit but I have returned in a blaze like the mighty Phoenix bearing the sanctified buffallo wings and beers.
Uh I'll vote for Cameron since no one else is and she seems like a nice girl.
Hey everyody I've been out of the loop for a while what have I missed?
At 7/26/03 07:37 AM, bumcheekcity wrote:
Have you not read Stupid White Men? Most recycling companies don't even recycle the stuff, just dump it in landfill.
Yeah so? This just goes to prove my point try reading The Skeptical Ecologist sometime.
Sorry about that sometimes I forget to give FUNK his medicine and he gets a little weird.
Huh?! Jim's gone! Like he's been thrown off the boards or he just doesn't post here? I have been out of the loop. And I agree Judge does have too much free time. ;)
Here's an idea recycling doesn't really help the planet it helps humans. We lack te power to wipe out life on earth, but we saure have the power to annhilate ourselves. Green Inc. and all of it's various subsidiaries make money off of the idea we can destroy life when in fact all we can do is wipe out ourselves.
So far everyone has been agreeing here and patting themselves on the back for it so here's an idea, you life is a gift. I was given to you by you creator and deciding to end it is the spiritual equivalent of throwing it back and the spitting in the creators face, maybe there's more to it than just whethter you hurt or not, maybe you still have something that needs to be said to the world and choosing to end your life is selfish?
Just because it's been a while since I've posted I'd like to offer this up for the academies conseideration "WOW, I'm drunk!" Thank you. Please carry on and have a nice day all of you, except Jim.
Any real good religion has to use bufallo wings as their communion food.
This also fails to take into account that culture and upbringing change from place to place, what one culture finds wrong another may believe is right. Since moral judgements alter with time and place then their can't be only two sides to an issue, there is as many sides as their is people involved.
Oh, and Karasz agreeing to disagree is no sign of weakness but rather a sign of wisdom and understanding.
At 6/26/03 09:47 PM, Jimsween wrote:At 6/26/03 12:54 PM, FUNKbrs wrote: too bad you guys don't have a flash master like Anti or Dredd on your side.....Compared to shrike and Andrea they're like dumb and dumber.
However, that is no excuse! Nitro, fetch the "Gangsta Rap Cannon"!
Wow, even when we're all getting along and having fun Jim still is irritating, that takes a true dedication to your craft and I applaud it Jim.
At 6/16/03 10:34 AM, FreidanX wrote:At 6/16/03 10:27 AM, FreidanX wrote: You people would too and you know it. *Just to clarify, I meant that you would all kill your own clones, not that you would all gang up and kill mine!
I'd hunt down your clone and kill it, mainly just 'cause you put the idea in my head though.
Personally I'm sort of ambivalent on cloning, it wouldn't turn out exactly the same as the template it was grown from so it would just be it's own person and do whatever it wants just like anyone else and frankly as far as organ harvesting goes, yeah I'm all for it. Gee mister we'd like to save you're life but since the donor list is three years long looks like you're screwed versus here's a nice freshly grown liver. Seems pretty simple to me.
