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Does it occur to you that I use non gendered language because I like logic and it simply makes more sense to me? Of course it makes sense to you. Everything what people do make sense for them. I don't pretend to give you an English lesson, but... do you know the origin of the word "straw man&q...

one thing that needs to be remembered is that George Carlin was not trying to be wise or smart, he was a comedian and entertainer, so if he could say something outrageous and funny, true or not, he was doing his job. Sometimes I post pictures, that's all, I don't know why is important that he was b...

If I were the owner of this forum, I would forbidde a lot of words. I would let people call to others son of a bitch, etc. But "right", "left", "USA", "god", "commie", "neowhatever" (the other day there was a thread about neoconservative pe...

Season 3 is late

prokofiev violin concerto no2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuzsFa5l0d4

The contempt given to those those expressing sensitivity or compassion for the weak has been shocking to me. I see it as a remasculinisation of society, presumably in preparation for war. There is increasingly withering contempt for anything deemed even vaguely feminine - women, gays, compassion, p...

The contempt given to those those expressing sensitivity or compassion for the weak has been shocking to me. I see it as a remasculinisation of society, presumably in preparation for war. There is increasingly withering contempt for anything deemed even vaguely feminine - women, gays, compassion, p...

Londoner wrote:
And like I said, when people feel the need to starting writing like that it is a sign they have lost confidence in their own argument.

Then why are you both feeding each other? Really, why are you talking in this thread? I would like to have your answers.

Billy talent-voices of violence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ewPV55fo2s

you seem to be talking about a very concrete one. yes, I was thinking mainly real world concerns. Practical issues.There is no requirement to limit any problem to one field. I meant that you seemed to be thinking in a particular problem, like "how to pay the rent" or something like that. ...

I don't care how weak, cowardly, strong, or brave I am as a person. I didn't say the oposite. Living my life like this is nothing more than a waste of my time. I don't know if the words in English are "oportunity cost", you are not wasting anything, to be a waste means that there is somet...

Do you seek comfort in 'Philosophical Counselling' ? Do you say Stuff the World and Everyone In it ? Do you read the news and wonder about Alternative Facts ? Do you need a new dictionary to translate what is a traitor? Do you stop asking questions... ...and simply accept... All Things Must Pass It...

I have honestly concluded from all these years of personal experience with depression and anhedonia that there is no other form of happiness, joy, inspiration, and meaning for me. My non-depressed and non-anhedonic state of happiness and enjoyment is truly the only thing that can ever bring my life...