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This, also parents who don't actually teach their children morals ect.Charvale said:
Depressingly when I went to secondary school most 12-15 year old girls were having frequent sex, most of them with 20+ year old guys.
Oh yes, this. Even those, those fucking Facebook status's about what colour bra you're wearing or whatever to raise awareness. No, we don't need to raise awareness. Some people join in with shit like that because they think it makes a difference. No! Giving money to the charity will make the difference, people need to get off their arses and stop acting like following a stupid chain mail is going to do any good.J4RD said:
OT: The thing that gets me, which people may find stupid is those who wear fake glasses. It's like you're taking the piss out of people who need to wear them. You wouldn't have a wheelchair if you didn't need one, but fake glasses are okay? Maybe it pisses me off because my niece is partially blind in her left eye and has to wear glasses with a fake right lense. They make me think they're mocking people like my niece. Fashion is absolutely ridiculous.
Totally agree, but no government will go to that extreme...which kinda sucks for people like me (nutritionist) who have to work with more and more patients.Spandexpanda said:
The big Q is who's fault is it? those who bombard us with advertising of their product or the ones who cant say no to them.
Where do I START?!
-Double Standards
-Tweenie-pop/live-action TV on cartoon channels
-Twilight
-Reality TV
-political correctness
-People starving themselves to "look pretty"
-Double Standards
-Tweenie-pop/live-action TV on cartoon channels
-Twilight
-Reality TV
-political correctness
-People starving themselves to "look pretty"
Thank God I'm not the only one who hates that I got nothing but trouble in high school because of it. I'll have sex when I want and only when I feel a connection to the woman not just to do it. If it was really so great then everyone I knew would be happy as hell but as it stands no one was and it seemed to cause nothing but trouble.TakeyB0y2 said:
In comparison to the eastern world where Islam reigns supreme and a few countries are built on theistic monarchies, eh (not that... well, I guess not that I can judge coming from the western world).Monoochrom said:
I consider atheism a religion. Religion to me is a firm understanding and belief in (at least) one core concept by which you live your life and are influenced by. And the firm belief that there is not a god, or at least that you choose not to believe there is one, seems to be a rather monumental decision to live life by.
Just as an example in your own example, not every Christian believes the same, as some doesnt have Jesus on the Crucifix. Sunni and Shi-ites dont necessarily believe the same, and there are four sects of Judaism. you can be different and still have a unifying believe.
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Not that any of that is meant to convert anyone, just and explanation of my view point I suppose. Though I have to question how much religion is being "pushed" on your life in a progressive western world country, and if its being pushed on you, or just being for those its directed for and youre taking it too personally.
This, honestly, I only recently started having sex and I like it a lot but it's not earth shattering. I'd have friends who would give me shit about having been a virgin before hand and now it feels about then same. I've matured as a person undoubtedly but I don't automatically feel the need to ***** at other people.TakeyB0y2 said:
It's a disturbing trend, though not entirely new, that ANY human rights issue is put up to popular vote. They're supposed to be freaking inalienable rights.Harry Mason said:
This doesn't just mean gays, either, because we're still dealing with rather draconic attitudes towards women and anyone darker than the Irish. Which are then put up to vote.
then youre not being atheistic, you're just being prejudice and something of a dick really. Last i checked, atheist meant you believed in no god of any religion, not an immediate hate and intolerance to Christians. Cause i gotta admit, if thats the true definition there, my atheistic friends arent doing it right.Monoochrom said:
and thats fine, but considering that atheism is <url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atheism_and_religion#Legal_status_of_atheism>protected under <url=http://factschurch.com/sermons/sermon004.html>the legal protections <url=http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=31895>religions have (at least here in the US), id say its very much a religion, as it even fits some of the core questions of what necessarily makes a religion.
Of course, you're free to give that up, just, you think its you're being infringed upon now, just wait till you dont have that freedom and some tells you to be religious (jewish, muslim, christian, hindu, etc) and the law cant do anything about it.
I dont care if you are or not to be honest, but you seem to have the wrong view of what it means.
Political correctness and over-sensitivity. I'm a pretty nice and tolerant person, but talking to some people is like walking through a mine field.
"Dawkinists". Those people who are more than willing to condemn religion in the name of science, but usually have a very limited understanding of said religions and the scientific theories they use as arguments against them. (as annoying as he is, at least Dawkin is actually a scientist, the vast majority of these supporters have only a high-school level of understanding in the field)
Frozen dinners. People try to tell me they're cheaper than regular meals, but a smart shopper and a good cook can make much better meals for less; people are just too lazy to cook.
Anti-Child people; including those who claim to hate children, those who scoff at the mothers of crying children in public areas and those who show contempt for younger mothers. These people just come off as snobby to me, I find it very frustrating when there's a child crying in a grocery store and somebody else will tell them "can you shut him/her up!" "can't you control your child?"... I mean it's not like they have an off button.
How breast cancer awareness seems to have become a pseudo-feminist movement rather than bringing awareness to the disease itself. Why is breast cancer so much more marketable than other forms of cancer?...wait dumb question (Not against feminism in all it's forms, this just seems like the wrong way to do it)
"Dawkinists". Those people who are more than willing to condemn religion in the name of science, but usually have a very limited understanding of said religions and the scientific theories they use as arguments against them. (as annoying as he is, at least Dawkin is actually a scientist, the vast majority of these supporters have only a high-school level of understanding in the field)
Frozen dinners. People try to tell me they're cheaper than regular meals, but a smart shopper and a good cook can make much better meals for less; people are just too lazy to cook.
Anti-Child people; including those who claim to hate children, those who scoff at the mothers of crying children in public areas and those who show contempt for younger mothers. These people just come off as snobby to me, I find it very frustrating when there's a child crying in a grocery store and somebody else will tell them "can you shut him/her up!" "can't you control your child?"... I mean it's not like they have an off button.
How breast cancer awareness seems to have become a pseudo-feminist movement rather than bringing awareness to the disease itself. Why is breast cancer so much more marketable than other forms of cancer?...wait dumb question (Not against feminism in all it's forms, this just seems like the wrong way to do it)
Well that is clearly a biased graph. For starters Kartina is marked as 514 million, while the rest are just marked as 275, 209, although I assume it means million. Also I'm not sure if just the first 7 days can really give you a good idea of the general situation.ZiggyE said:
Just wanted to point that out.
OT: The whole "OMG you're playing WoW so you must be a brainless addict" trend
God, religious tolerance, and other shit that does not exist. I do not want to hear, see or be near it. Realize no spooky father figure is always watching over you and grow up. There is no magic in the world. Space wizards do not exist.
"Urban" culture. It can fuck off. Take your god damn jersey off. I not care if they are in the play offs. Take your ugly hat off, or at least make it NOT side ways. Get whatever shit you stapled into your teeth out of your mouth. Get a job. I do not "owe" you respect, or anything else tangible or otherwise. Your pimped out Impala is dramatically overshadowed by your shanty of an apartment in a crime raped part of town. The man is not holding you down, you are.
People who tell you they are "1/16th native American". It's not true, and even if it is, we do NOT care. You are a pale skinned person with fake blond hair. Did the native Americans have bleach to change their hair color?
Sarah Palin needs to die. The government is NOT on your side. Statistically speaking, the overwhelming majority of the time the RICHEST candidate wins. Not the smartest, not the polls, the richest.
I'm glad MJ is dead.
"Urban" culture. It can fuck off. Take your god damn jersey off. I not care if they are in the play offs. Take your ugly hat off, or at least make it NOT side ways. Get whatever shit you stapled into your teeth out of your mouth. Get a job. I do not "owe" you respect, or anything else tangible or otherwise. Your pimped out Impala is dramatically overshadowed by your shanty of an apartment in a crime raped part of town. The man is not holding you down, you are.
People who tell you they are "1/16th native American". It's not true, and even if it is, we do NOT care. You are a pale skinned person with fake blond hair. Did the native Americans have bleach to change their hair color?
Sarah Palin needs to die. The government is NOT on your side. Statistically speaking, the overwhelming majority of the time the RICHEST candidate wins. Not the smartest, not the polls, the richest.
I'm glad MJ is dead.
I think people use the first seven days as a projection because thats when its freshest and the coutry shows its weakest. after the help starts coming in and rebuilding starts, it looks less horrible and less people donate. Kinda the shock and awe factor.DasDestroyer said:Well that is clearly a biased graph. For starters Kartina is marked as 514 million, while the rest are just marked as 275, 209, although I assume it means million. Also I'm not sure if just the first 7 days can really give you a good idea of the general situation.ZiggyE said:
Just wanted to point that out.
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Hmm... well, that is true. Perhaps I've just had too many graphs in Data Management class recently -_-emeraldrafael said:I think people use the first seven days as a projection because thats when its freshest and the coutry shows its weakest. after the help starts coming in and rebuilding starts, it looks less horrible and less people donate. Kinda the shock and awe factor.DasDestroyer said:Well that is clearly a biased graph. For starters Kartina is marked as 514 million, while the rest are just marked as 275, 209, although I assume it means million. Also I'm not sure if just the first 7 days can really give you a good idea of the general situation.ZiggyE said:
Just wanted to point that out.
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All this talk of world hunger, obesity and charity makes my bug bears feel so shallow.
I'm also older than the average forum dweller here, so my opinions are that of a grumpy old dude.
The rise and rise of RNB in "pop" music. Is it just me or is it getting to a point where it's drowning out nearly every other form of music. Even programs dedicated to alternative music now seem to be dominated by people talking over a backing track.
Kids walking around with thier smart phones playing music out loud. Usually some tinny crap of the aforementioned variety. Get some headphones. Even if people wanted to listen to what you were playing the sound coming out of your micro-watt speaker is *&&%^ and you're ruining music.
The wearing of jeans / pants so that underwear can be see. Isnt it time this fad ended already.
Clothing in general;
Men that are / dress "metro"-sexual. Men should be men. You should be able to identify a male or a female from a distance based on their clothing and their walk. When average men dress and walk like women society has a problem.
Fat women in leggings. Ugg boots. Fugly more like.
On the otherhand I should try not to care so much.
I'm also older than the average forum dweller here, so my opinions are that of a grumpy old dude.
The rise and rise of RNB in "pop" music. Is it just me or is it getting to a point where it's drowning out nearly every other form of music. Even programs dedicated to alternative music now seem to be dominated by people talking over a backing track.
Kids walking around with thier smart phones playing music out loud. Usually some tinny crap of the aforementioned variety. Get some headphones. Even if people wanted to listen to what you were playing the sound coming out of your micro-watt speaker is *&&%^ and you're ruining music.
The wearing of jeans / pants so that underwear can be see. Isnt it time this fad ended already.
Clothing in general;
Men that are / dress "metro"-sexual. Men should be men. You should be able to identify a male or a female from a distance based on their clothing and their walk. When average men dress and walk like women society has a problem.
Fat women in leggings. Ugg boots. Fugly more like.
On the otherhand I should try not to care so much.