Core Themes of Discordia

[Cain]

I'll live my life by that then...

Just as soon as you explain its pertinence...

pertinence? pertinence? Since when does a Pun need pertinence?

Noone asked you, fuckface.

Unless you're both an Art Major AND a Really Real....

I'm an Art Major.  Well, social sciences, but since that is a crock of shit anyway...

[hunter s.durden]

But you're not a real discordian.

I learned on myspace today that you can't be an angry discordian.

The happy, jokey nature of the PD prevents it.

[PeregrineBF]

PD is happy and jokey? Since when?

[Cain]

But you're not a real discordian.

I learned on myspace today that you can't be an angry discordian.

The happy, jokey nature of the PD prevents it.

I am a Really Real Discordian (for Realness).

Anyway, I want you to remind me of this on Sept 24th.  The Myspace Discordians clearly missed certain punchlines (because last time I checked, I can do pretty much what I want, with the whole book being contradictory) and helping to reeducate them could be...amusing, at least.

[hunter s.durden]

Aye, Aye.

Getting them pissed is fun, because it breaks down that "I'm so wacky and happy," thing they have going.

PD is happy and jokey? Since when?

But some of the pages are written sideways, and the margins are unconventional! Sooooooo outlandish!

[PeregrineBF]

It's silly and weird, but that doesn't make it all happy. It's about chaos, and anyone who wants to be chaotic can't have such restrictions, unless one is determining restrictions in a chaotic manner (That meta-series can continue on up indefinitely, but you get the point.)

[Chairman Risus]

the point isnt pure chaos. it has alot to do with the lulz.

the hodge-podge should have made that clear.

[Bebek Sincap Ratatosk]

It appears to me that many Discordians see the Happy, Hippy Discordian view when they read the PD, many see the violent chaotic side, some see the metaphysical side, others see philosophical anarchy, some see a lame joke, some see nothing at all.

I am reminded of the small note scribbled in the margins of the PD:

This Book is a mirror. When a Monkey looks in, no apostle looks out. - Lichtenberg

I wonder... which view is the Monkey's view?

[AFK]

"Wipe Thine Ass With It"

[Bebek Sincap Ratatosk]

"Wipe Thine Ass With It"

Well said!

[AFK]

I didn't say it.  It was that guy over there ------->

[LMNO]

It appears to me that many Discordians see the Happy, Hippy Discordian view when they read the PD, many see the violent chaotic side, some see the metaphysical side, others see philosophical anarchy, some see a lame joke, some see nothing at all.

I am reminded of the small note scribbled in the margins of the PD:

This Book is a mirror. When a Monkey looks in, no apostle looks out. - Lichtenberg

I wonder... which view is the Monkey's view?

Some would counter with:  "While the Principia is like a sewer (in that what you get out of it depends on what you put into it), the question should be asked: 'which perspective is the most useful in our current sociopolitical situation'?"

[Bebek Sincap Ratatosk]

It appears to me that many Discordians see the Happy, Hippy Discordian view when they read the PD, many see the violent chaotic side, some see the metaphysical side, others see philosophical anarchy, some see a lame joke, some see nothing at all.

I am reminded of the small note scribbled in the margins of the PD:

This Book is a mirror. When a Monkey looks in, no apostle looks out. - Lichtenberg

I wonder... which view is the Monkey's view?

Some would counter with:  "While the Principia is like a sewer (in that what you get out of it depends on what you put into it), the question should be asked: 'which perspective is the most useful in our current sociopolitical situation'?"

Well, I suppose that it would depend on several factors, not the least of which would be the "sociopolitical" position of the individual. Some people like our current situation. Some people like the current sociopolitical system minus GWB and the GOP. Some people find the entire concept of government repulsive and still others don't seem to care, one way or the other about the doings of government.

For those that like our current situation, they would point to the attempted ascendancy of Muslim extremism and claim that the War in the ME is Creative Chaos, ie it is chaotic, but the birth of democracy is worth the chaos necessary to create it.

For those that like the US' democratic system and are of a Liberal mindset, supporting the Dems may seem like Creative Order, or an attempt to make good on the Sermon on Ethics and Love.

For those that find any government impossible, they can lay claim to the Discordian seasons and support the freedom of Aftermath and Chaos, by bringing down the whole bureaucracy, supporting either Dems or the GOP might be seen as Destructive Order.

As for the others, there's plenty in the PD which can be interpreted as a personal, solo model which applies only to an individual and how that individual chooses to live their life.

So which is the monkey and which the apostle?

[LMNO]

What, only two choices?

I demand another 3 options!

[AFK]

Fuck you and your un-Discordian Black and White Hell World!!!