Just trying to get to know you guys better. What are you political leanings? Don't bother asking me, I can't keep the same views for more than 15 square minutes.
I don't believe in politics. Just Santa Claus and unicorns. It's better for my blood pressure.
Quote from: Cardinal Pizza Deliverance. on May 15, 2011, 08:05:52 AM
I don't believe in politics. Just Santa Claus and unicorns. It's better for my blood pressure.
What do you think of Santa Claus' domination of the elvin people?
Quote from: Felix on May 15, 2011, 08:13:26 AM
Quote from: Cardinal Pizza Deliverance. on May 15, 2011, 08:05:52 AM
I don't believe in politics. Just Santa Claus and unicorns. It's better for my blood pressure.
What do you think of Santa Claus' domination of the elvin people?
I think it's a symbiotic system wherein he distributes their goods, for a percent of the profit, and they reach more venues than otherwise possible, since no one believes in elves anymore. They've all been politically corrected into various categories of dwarfism.
Quote from: Felix on May 15, 2011, 08:03:04 AM
Just trying to get to know you guys better. What are you political leanings? Don't bother asking me, I can't keep the same views for more than 15 square minutes.
I repeatedly vote for candidates who consistently fail to pull more than 6% of votes in Massachusetts elections. But there's a lot more interesting stuff to know about me than my political leanings.
Blight,
Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts, affiliate of Green Party USA.
Also, I support perpetual separation of Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. So I am a Unionist.
Northern Irish need not apply.
The more I struggle with politics, the more I think that nobody in the political arena represents me.
As far as I can tell, when it comes to trying to create functioning, stable societies composed of more than a village or two that don't eventually collapse into brutal dictatorships one way or another over time, nothing humanity has tried has ever worked in the long term. I'm not entirely sure anymore that a large-scale free society outside pure anarchy is even possible, and of course pure anarchy has its own major problems. It may be that at our current evolutionary stage the slippery slope into totalitarianism becomes inevitable once a civilization passes a fairly low population threshold. Whether or not our species will survive long enough to get past that point is up in the air. It's kind of depressing, but I refuse to be a self-defeating pessimist about it because, well, fuck that.
On a more practical level, I won't vote for Democrats or Republicans, ever, for anything. Same goes for the Constitution party, anyone affiliated with the Tea Party or anyone I know is religious. I generally end up writing in "No Confidence" during presidential elections.
I also strongly suspect the same exact people run the national arms of both the Democratic and Republican parties, and that most of the political bickering in Congress is done for the cameras.
Either D66 or GL. Maybe the Animal Party if they ever manage to get their heads out of their pretty arses.
I prefer Angus.
Arbitrary Egocentric Draconian
Anyone who disagrees with my constantly changing political desires or baseless whims is subject to belittlement, berating, and scorn.
I try to vote for bipeds.
If there are none, then whoever will best represent this decades hilarity.
Quote from: Doktor Blight on May 15, 2011, 08:35:19 AM
Also, I support perpetual separation of Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. So I am a Unionist.
Northern Irish need not apply.
Wait, so you're an Irishman who doesn't want the country totally re-united? Forgive my curiosity, I just always thought that debate generally fell along "Irish want the country reunited/British want NI to remain part of the UK" lines. Is there a sizeable group of Irish that are Unionists? I'm guessing that the objections to reuniting NI with the Republic are primarily economic in nature?
Lately my favorite bullshit is steaming piles of Poptarts.
I'm voting for Francis the Fabulous Dragon Disciple this coming election. Can haz war tiems? FIREBALL THEIR ASS! WITH A MAXIMIZE ROD! AND STICK EMPOWER ON THAT SHIT! FUKKEN 105 FIRE DAMAGE, WILL SAVE OR DIE!!!! I would vote for Dame Mazon, half-orc sorc, but she died in glorious battle. :(
I vote for whomever will waterboard people who start threads like this.
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on May 15, 2011, 11:51:25 PM
I vote for whomever will waterboard people who start threads like this.
Good news: That's everyone on the ballot!
Holy shit all I can think of when I think about politics is I FUCKING HOPE TO FUCK THAT WE ARE STILL EVOLVING AS A SPECIES.
Quote from: Nigel on May 16, 2011, 04:20:58 AM
Holy shit all I can think of when I think about politics is I FUCKING HOPE TO FUCK THAT WE ARE STILL EVOLVING AS A SPECIES.
You still have hope?
Optimist. :lol:
Quote from: Nigel on May 16, 2011, 04:20:58 AM
Holy shit all I can think of when I think about politics is I FUCKING HOPE TO FUCK THAT WE ARE STILL EVOLVING AS A SPECIES.
I lol'd.
British Labour Party; left wing minority of.
Quote from: Nigel on May 16, 2011, 04:20:58 AM
Holy shit all I can think of when I think about politics is I FUCKING HOPE TO FUCK THAT WE ARE STILL EVOLVING AS A SPECIES.
Evolution just means we're changing. It doesn't necessarily mean we're getting better.
This (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=29217.0) is my favourite bullshit.
Quote from: Cain on May 16, 2011, 01:42:54 PM
This (http://www.principiadiscordia.com/forum/index.php?topic=29217.0) is my favourite bullshit.
:lulz:
I can't vote before the 2013 elections, and then I'll vote for the Liberal Party of Norway (Venstre). My political viewpoints are constantly floating from libertarianism to social liberalism to anarcho-primitivism to "me for dictator"-ism. Could have voted for the Greens, had they not been infiltrated by New Age dipshits.
Quote from: Lenin McCarthy on May 16, 2011, 03:00:25 PM
I can't vote before the 2013 elections, and then I'll vote for the Liberal Party of Norway (Venstre). My political viewpoints are constantly floating from libertarianism to social liberalism to anarcho-primitivism to "me for dictator"-ism. Could have voted for the Greens, had they not been infiltrated by New Age dipshits.
That's kind of a wandering conviction, isn't it?
Still voting for Fred.
FRED, 2012: One Person, One Vote, Once.
FRED, 2012: The Last Election You'll Ever Need.
FRED, 2012: Sexier Than Gaddafi.
oh whew, for a bit I thought Sigmatic had changed his name back to Felix and acquired Terminal Asshat Syndrome.
Quote from: Cainad on May 16, 2011, 04:35:27 PM
oh whew, for a bit I thought Sigmatic had changed his name back to Felix and acquired Terminal Asshat Syndrome.
Yeah, that threw me for a loop, as well.
"SIGGIE! WHAT HAVE THEY
DONE TO YOU, MAN?"
:lulz:
Personally, I write in Sesame Street characters or Batman depending on my mood.......
My only political thoughts are usually..... "What can they find to fuck up next?"
Quote from: Laughin Jude on May 16, 2011, 07:55:45 AM
Quote from: Nigel on May 16, 2011, 04:20:58 AM
Holy shit all I can think of when I think about politics is I FUCKING HOPE TO FUCK THAT WE ARE STILL EVOLVING AS A SPECIES.
Evolution just means we're changing. It doesn't necessarily mean we're getting better.
Yeah, but if there's change there's hope for improvement. If there's no change there's no hope.
Quote from: Nigel on May 16, 2011, 05:51:08 PM
Quote from: Laughin Jude on May 16, 2011, 07:55:45 AM
Quote from: Nigel on May 16, 2011, 04:20:58 AM
Holy shit all I can think of when I think about politics is I FUCKING HOPE TO FUCK THAT WE ARE STILL EVOLVING AS A SPECIES.
Evolution just means we're changing. It doesn't necessarily mean we're getting better.
Yeah, but if there's change there's hope for improvement. If there's no change there's no hope.
We now select for plastic tits.
:lulz:
Quote from: Lenin McCarthy on May 16, 2011, 03:00:25 PMMy political viewpoints are constantly floating from libertarianism to social liberalism to anarcho-primitivism to "me for dictator"-ism. Could have voted for the Greens, had they not been infiltrated by New Age dipshits.
So you just like ALL of the stupidest political theories currently available to you? :lulz:
Also...
how the FUCK are you gonna slag the Greenies for being "infiltrated by New-Age dipshits" in the same post in which you admit to even entertaining the idea of anarcho-primitivism seriously?
Cognitive dissonance. You has some.
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on May 17, 2011, 12:31:03 AM
Quote from: Lenin McCarthy on May 16, 2011, 03:00:25 PMMy political viewpoints are constantly floating from libertarianism to social liberalism to anarcho-primitivism to "me for dictator"-ism. Could have voted for the Greens, had they not been infiltrated by New Age dipshits.
So you just like ALL of the stupidest political theories currently available to you? :lulz:
Also...
how the FUCK are you gonna slag the Greenies for being "infiltrated by New-Age dipshits" in the same post in which you admit to even entertaining the idea of anarcho-primitivism seriously?
Cognitive dissonance. You has some.
Fuck. It has happened again. :|
Cognitive dissonance. Now to deal with it.
I would not be a very good dictator, and I know that (apparently I didn't know when I wrote that post).
I haven't been taking the idea of anarcho-primitivism seriously for about two years (until that moment when I wrote that post, apparently).
I went through a "get out of my room Mom" libertarian phase just after that, but I got over it (until that moment when I wrote that post, apparently).
Most of my first post was plain wrong, or at least very inaccurate. Therefore, I bring you:
My first post, 2nd edition!I can't vote before the 2013 elections, and then I'll most likely vote for the Liberal Party of Norway (Venstre). I'm some sort of confused centrist. Could have voted for the Greens, had they not been infiltrated by New Age dipshits.
*descends back into lurking*
HAY IM THE ONLY ME-FOR-DICTATOR WE NEED AROUND HERE :argh!:
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, AS IF YOU HAD A CHOICE OR SOMETHING :lulz:
My favorite bullshit?
Hmm... thats a tough one.
Im quite fond of Holstein, but Ayrshires good too. When you get down to it I guess Angus Bulls really produce the best shit. Good texture, good color 10/10 all around.
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on May 15, 2011, 06:44:09 PM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on May 15, 2011, 08:35:19 AM
Also, I support perpetual separation of Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. So I am a Unionist.
Northern Irish need not apply.
Wait, so you're an Irishman who doesn't want the country totally re-united? Forgive my curiosity, I just always thought that debate generally fell along "Irish want the country reunited/British want NI to remain part of the UK" lines. Is there a sizeable group of Irish that are Unionists? I'm guessing that the objections to reuniting NI with the Republic are primarily economic in nature?
On my part, I was just kinda joking around with that, though I have no particularly strong desire for unification at this time. Same stupid shit, different government. However, I have heard of people from/living in the Republic who are effectively unionists for economic reasons, or at least were when the Irish economy was in decent shape.
Right now, the economic consequences of adding Northern Ireland to Ireland would be like taking a small dump on a larger one. Yeah, more shit never helps, but at the end of the day, there is still shit on the pavement.
Quote from: Cain on May 17, 2011, 05:32:56 PM
Right now, the economic consequences of adding Northern Ireland to Ireland would be like taking a small dump on a larger one. Yeah, more shit never helps, but at the end of the day, there is still shit on the pavement.
My objection to unification is sectarianism. I don't see any change in that sort of mentality regardless of whether Belfast is in the Republic or the UK anytime soon. Maybe in 30 years or so.
I wouldn't want to police that shit either. Although it is certainly much better now than it was even a decade ago. And certainly much better than the 70s.
Unfortunately, as things seem to be settling down politically in the north (hell, it sounds like the Provos are looking to ask the Continuity and Real IRA some very unpleasant questions about their attempts to derail the peace process) it seems they are flaring up in Glasgow. Mostly over football so far, death threats and pipe bombs, but Celtic vs Rangers is just a proxy for Catholics vs Prods and everyone knows it.
Quote from: Cain on May 17, 2011, 05:41:47 PM
I wouldn't want to police that shit either. Although it is certainly much better now than it was even a decade ago. And certainly much better than the 70s.
Unfortunately, as things seem to be settling down politically in the north (hell, it sounds like the Provos are looking to ask the Continuity and Real IRA some very unpleasant questions about their attempts to derail the peace process) it seems they are flaring up in Glasgow. Mostly over football so far, death threats and pipe bombs, but Celtic vs Rangers is just a proxy for Catholics vs Prods and everyone knows it.
It is much better now. Wasn't aware of stuff flaring up in Glasgow, but yeah, I've heard about the rivalry going on there. I guess my take on it is that the whole Catholic vs. Protestant thing is retarded and the form of government in the North is not really relevant considering that people born in the North are automatically both Irish and UK citizens, and that, regardless of that there is free movement, employment eligibility and residence eligibility for both sides in either country. If a Northerner doesn't want to live in the UK, they can move a couple of miles to the south or west. They don't even have to blow up any cars on the way.
I didn't realize they got dual citizenship, which certainly makes the whole question pretty much moot in a de facto sense.
Quote from: Lenin McCarthy on May 17, 2011, 01:10:42 AM
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on May 17, 2011, 12:31:03 AM
Quote from: Lenin McCarthy on May 16, 2011, 03:00:25 PMMy political viewpoints are constantly floating from libertarianism to social liberalism to anarcho-primitivism to "me for dictator"-ism. Could have voted for the Greens, had they not been infiltrated by New Age dipshits.
So you just like ALL of the stupidest political theories currently available to you? :lulz:
Also...
how the FUCK are you gonna slag the Greenies for being "infiltrated by New-Age dipshits" in the same post in which you admit to even entertaining the idea of anarcho-primitivism seriously?
Cognitive dissonance. You has some.
Fuck. It has happened again. :|
Cognitive dissonance. Now to deal with it.
I would not be a very good dictator, and I know that (apparently I didn't know when I wrote that post).
I haven't been taking the idea of anarcho-primitivism seriously for about two years (until that moment when I wrote that post, apparently).
I went through a "get out of my room Mom" libertarian phase just after that, but I got over it (until that moment when I wrote that post, apparently).
Most of my first post was plain wrong, or at least very inaccurate. Therefore, I bring you:
My first post, 2nd edition!
I can't vote before the 2013 elections, and then I'll most likely vote for the Liberal Party of Norway (Venstre). I'm some sort of confused centrist. Could have voted for the Greens, had they not been infiltrated by New Age dipshits.
*descends back into lurking*
Nah, I was just ball-busting. Being able to question and revise what you think is a good sign that you might not grow up to be a shitneck. In fact, I'm gonna officially name you "Not Totally Worthless Noob Of The Week".
I find the my god is better than your god so I'm gonna fuck you up attitude strangely hilarious. I mean lets be honest, if there were a god and they gave a shit couldn't they just do their own smiting?
Makes you almost wish one of the fuckers would step up to the plate and blast the fuck out of someone just once.
Quote from: Khara on May 17, 2011, 11:33:00 PM
I find the my god is better than your god so I'm gonna fuck you up attitude strangely hilarious. I mean lets be honest, if there were a god and they gave a shit couldn't they just do their own smiting?
Makes you almost wish one of the fuckers would step up to the plate and blast the fuck out of someone just once.
They CAN'T, Khara.
See, they live on FAITH. If you have PROOF that they're actually there, somewhere, then it's not faith, it's science, and they vanish in a puff of logic.
This I learned from Douglas Adams.
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on May 17, 2011, 11:03:20 PM
I didn't realize they got dual citizenship, which certainly makes the whole question pretty much moot in a de facto sense.
When I was younger I was all about unification, and didn't really think about the issue in depth since it's a pretty emotional issue. If you're born into a Catholic family, chances are that are a Republican. If you are born into a Protestant family from the North, you probably are a Unionist, though this is certainly not always the case in either case. But there is a correlation there. But the more I learned about the issue, the more I realized how irrelevant the issue actually was from a practical/rational standpoint. That's when I came to the conclusion that for the time being a devolved government within the UK is the best route for the foreseeable future and let the Republicans have a referendum on severing ties with Britain when they have the votes to pull it off. And it's not like it's the 19th Century there when they actually had good political and social reasons to rebel. Would I like to see a united Ireland before I die? Sure. But the North is going to have to want it more than I do before I'm sold on the idea.
You'd better not be heard around Ulster being so reasonable. :lulz:
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on May 18, 2011, 01:19:21 AM
You'd better not be heard around Ulster being so reasonable. :lulz:
:lulz:
People get just as offended by that in Boston. Almost lead to a bar fight once. I diffused the situation by buying the pissed off republican a vodka Red Bull.
:lulz:
Actually, they probably get MORE offended by it in Boston. Nevermind that they're probably half-Polish/half-Lithuanian with one Irish great-grandmother, you know, YOU DON'T TAHK ABOUT THE OLD COUNTRY LIKE THAT, GODDAMMAH, I SWEAH TO GAHD I'LL CRACK YA FRIGGIN' SKULL IN!
Quote from: Rip City Hustle on May 18, 2011, 01:34:17 AM
:lulz:
Actually, they probably get MORE offended by it in Boston. Nevermind that they're probably half-Polish/half-Lithuanian with one Irish great-grandmother, you know, YOU DON'T TAHK ABOUT THE OLD COUNTRY LIKE THAT, GODDAMMAH, I SWEAH TO GAHD I'LL CRACK YA FRIGGIN' SKULL IN!
This is true, but the gentleman in question was actually off the boat. From Cork if I recall.
I voted for Trustache because he is sexy and the other candidates were less so. :p