no, Brian, I don't believe you are seeing things incorrectly. the thing of it is, becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging. we get busier. we have kids. soccer practice. dance recitals. careers. not just college where many demonstrations and protests begin, which is easy to become engaged in.
I think it also has something to do with the digital age. we are constantly bombarded with so many causes, so much outrage, so much information at once, it is next to impossible to focus entirely on anything anymore. everyone is vying for our attention, and the consequence of that is most, as a result, get none of it.
that's just my jaded view of the digital age.
I wasn't going to get involved, but this cop out bolded here is such BULLSHIT. Maybe you have grown more conservative, but like Hell, will we the people, on this forum let you predict our lives like it's a blanket judgment. Speak for yourself next time. Look at the guys in the band and tell me that in their aging that they're becoming less of activists! Look at Brian Lux, and I'm certainly not becoming less involved in social activism. Should I go on?
no, Brian, I don't believe you are seeing things incorrectly. the thing of it is, becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging. we get busier. we have kids. soccer practice. dance recitals. careers. not just college where many demonstrations and protests begin, which is easy to become engaged in.
I think it also has something to do with the digital age. we are constantly bombarded with so many causes, so much outrage, so much information at once, it is next to impossible to focus entirely on anything anymore. everyone is vying for our attention, and the consequence of that is most, as a result, get none of it.
that's just my jaded view of the digital age.
I wasn't going to get involved, but this cop out bolded here is such BULLSHIT. Maybe you have grown more conservative, but like Hell, will we the people, on this forum let you predict our lives like it's a blanket judgment. Speak for yourself next time. Look at the guys in the band and tell me that in their aging that they're becoming less of activists!
I thought he made some valid points. You could maybe speak for yourself. Because you feel you share a point of view with the band or the forum or something like that, it makes his point bullshit? I'm part of the forum and don't think just like everyone else here...
Maybe for you, above. But he does not speak for the rest of us as if growing older makes us all more conservative. Look at Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, Elizabeth Warrne, Bernie Sanders, Willie Nelson, etc. etc.
Maybe for you, above. But he does not speak for the rest of us as if growing older makes us all more conservative. Look at Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, etc. etc.
Becoming less of an activist doesn't make you more conservative...you should really change that to he doesn't speak for "me" before telling someone to speak for themselves...ridiculous.
no, Brian, I don't believe you are seeing things incorrectly. the thing of it is, becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging. we get busier. we have kids. soccer practice. dance recitals. careers. not just college where many demonstrations and protests begin, which is easy to become engaged in.
I think it also has something to do with the digital age. we are constantly bombarded with so many causes, so much outrage, so much information at once, it is next to impossible to focus entirely on anything anymore. everyone is vying for our attention, and the consequence of that is most, as a result, get none of it.
that's just my jaded view of the digital age.
I wasn't going to get involved, but this cop out bolded here is such BULLSHIT. Maybe you have grown more conservative, but like Hell, will we the people, on this forum let you predict our lives like it's a blanket judgment. Speak for yourself next time. Look at the guys in the band and tell me that in their aging that they're becoming less of activists! Look at Brian Lux, and I'm certainly not becoming less involved in social activism. Should I go on?
Nobody said you or brian was becoming less involved in activism. The older people get, the less time they have to devote to this gs they did when they were younger. Whether it's raising a family, job, whatever. Hugh certainly didn't claim that as fact for all people.
Maybe for you, above. But he does not speak for the rest of us as if growing older makes us all more conservative. Look at Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, etc. etc.
Becoming less of an activist doesn't make you more conservative...you should really change that to he doesn't speak for "me" before telling someone to speak for themselves...ridiculous.
Here here! Hugh's points make sense and didn't come across in tone and content as warranting such a combative response.
Maybe for you, above. But he does not speak for the rest of us as if growing older makes us all more conservative. Look at Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, etc. etc.
Becoming less of an activist doesn't make you more conservative...you should really change that to he doesn't speak for "me" before telling someone to speak for themselves...ridiculous.
Here here! Hugh's points make sense and didn't come across in tone and content as warranting such a combative response.
Thanks. Let's police ourselves here and get back on topic instead of making the focus each other. My bad. Don't want to see anybody get warnings for directing posts at others instead of the topic.
Maybe for you, above. But he does not speak for the rest of us as if growing older makes us all more conservative. Look at Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, etc. etc.
Becoming less of an activist doesn't make you more conservative...you should really change that to he doesn't speak for "me" before telling someone to speak for themselves...ridiculous.
Here here! Hugh's points make sense and didn't come across in tone and content as warranting such a combative response.
Thanks. Let's police ourselves here and get back on topic instead of making the focus each other. My bad. Don't want to see anybody get warnings for directing posts at others instead of the topic.
I'm sorry if this has been posted somewhere else and discussed already. It's the story I referenced earlier and is absolutely horrible. It contains a graphic photo of the vet with the cat. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7090630
Maybe for you, above. But he does not speak for the rest of us as if growing older makes us all more conservative. Look at Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, etc. etc.
Becoming less of an activist doesn't make you more conservative...you should really change that to he doesn't speak for "me" before telling someone to speak for themselves...ridiculous.
Really, I should change my sentence but his generalization is ok... Because you agree?
no, Brian, I don't believe you are seeing things incorrectly. the thing of it is, becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging.
This is a blanket judgment. Not to mention completely false.
ETA: This is not a combative statement, it is simply a statement.
I mean, really, to say " becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging" on a forum representing a band that is one of the MOST activist - socially, politically and environmentally, REALLY?
Again, not a "combative" statement, just a completely dumbfounded one.
Maybe for you, above. But he does not speak for the rest of us as if growing older makes us all more conservative. Look at Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, etc. etc.
Becoming less of an activist doesn't make you more conservative...you should really change that to he doesn't speak for "me" before telling someone to speak for themselves...ridiculous.
Really, I should change my sentence but his generalization is ok... Because you agree?
no, Brian, I don't believe you are seeing things incorrectly. the thing of it is, becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging.
This is a blanket judgment. Not to mention completely false.
ETA: This is not a combative statement, it is simply a statement.
I mean, really, to say " becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging" on a forum representing a band that is one of the MOST activist - socially, politically and environmentally, REALLY?
Again, not a "combative" statement, just a completely dumbfounded one.
Holy shit I thought we were past this already. This forum doesn't necessarily represent the band. It represents the members of the fan club who all have different views and opinions. His "blanket generalization" was him agreeing with someone else's statement. He didn't believe that Brian's statement was wrong, he even said at the end of his post it was his own jaded point of view. Where in that whole post does it speak for everyone? Now as for your posts, you seem to know what everyone else besides Brian, HFD, and myself are thinking. How can you tell someone to speak for themselves and then, out of the other side of your mouth, speak for everyone else?
I'm sorry if this has been posted somewhere else and discussed already. It's the story I referenced earlier and is absolutely horrible. It contains a graphic photo of the vet with the cat. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7090630
I want to punch that idiot in the face. What a scumbag. Holy Christ I can't believe how fuckin useless some people are.
I'm sorry if this has been posted somewhere else and discussed already. It's the story I referenced earlier and is absolutely horrible. It contains a graphic photo of the vet with the cat. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7090630
I want to punch that idiot in the face. What a scumbag. Holy Christ I can't believe how fuckin useless some people are.
Yes, it's disgusting. I'm glad she lost her job over it. Maybe something like that can help mold her into a better person in the future. She looks pretty young. Maybe wishful thinking.
I'm sorry if this has been posted somewhere else and discussed already. It's the story I referenced earlier and is absolutely horrible. It contains a graphic photo of the vet with the cat. http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7090630
I want to punch that idiot in the face. What a scumbag. Holy Christ I can't believe how fuckin useless some people are.
Jesus. I'd join you.
And she saw absolutely nothing wrong with what she did. AS A VET.
The fuck?
I watched just a bit of the video with tears in my eyes. What a sweet, affectionate beauty.
The original intent of this post was to raise some awareness about how cavalier some people are about killing animals and being proud of it. But since we've side tracked a bit, I'll address what's been said about aging and activism.
I've heard the excuse from fellow boomers for a long time about how aging, settling down, having kids and responsibilities makes it more difficult to be active. As someone who never had kids of my own but has helped raise kids anyway and spent several years as a teacher I can tell you it sure as hell is more difficult BUT it sure as hell is more important and in my opinion it is a huge responsibility for parents or parenting adults. When I was helping raise two boys I became more interested in what was going on in the world, not less. When I think about what kind of world my god-children and my nephews and grand nieces and nephews and step daughter and step grand kids are going to inherit, I want to do more, not less. Getting older doesn't make it easier. I'll turn 64 in a few months and a big part of me wants to say, "fuck it" but then I think about how many people my age were more involved at one time but said "fuck it" a long time ago I can't go there.
Thank you bsl for point out that older folks like Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Willie Nelson, etc. have kept up the good fight- exactly what I'm talking about. Neil has taken on Monsanto in his upcoming LP. He has talked about how his number one job is to make music but look what he is still doing with it! I hope PJ and some other younger band are still learning from Uncle Neil.
And don't get me wrong, I'm no saint. I'm selfish too. I like to goof off. Some of my involvement in activism has been good, some not so effective or even wise. I'm just trying to do what I can and it frustrates me to no end to see people give up.
Now back to animal killers. Yes, this happened five years ago but take a look at this from just a year ago. Take a good look at the photos in this article. Look at these arrogant, unthinking killers with their big fat grins and their large dead mammals. It's disgusting:
More of the same shit. We need to call people out on this shit. These people may think they have a right to do this but it's not right. I really hope more of us speak out. Post both some of these links on your facebook. Tell your friends. Start a movement to end the brutal killing of the worlds dwindling numbers of large mammals. It's all part of the bigger picture and cycle and path of destruction humans are taking at our, and our children's, own peril.
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“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Sorry guys, but this isn't about feeding the poor, it's this woman someone tweeting her photo like, "Aren't I cute lying here smiling next to this [beautiful] dead animal that I killed."
I never really imagined we'd see so many here defending this woman.
I'm really getting close to not renewing my membership here this year. Just not feeling like part of the club (or is it "team"?) these days.
I'm sorry I posted this. Maybe it will get locked.
Fuck it. I'm done here.
I don't know why you are letting other peoples opinion bother you much brian. Isn't that why you come here? We are all here because of Pearl Jam. Why cut off your membership because you don't like the opinions expressed here? Are these forums the main reason you renew?
Any more they really are. I like sharing and learning about current events here. My frustration is that having grown up a boomer, I've watched my generation grow either more conservative or more unconcerned. I got excited about Pearl Jam for two reasons- 1) this band helped revive rock and roll . I have no complaints and they still rock hard but they aren't really doing anything new that excites me a whole lot anymore. and 2) it's audience was young and fired up about making changes. I'm seeing that to be less true as time goes on. PJ's generation, like mine, is growing less progressive, more conservative. It seems to be the way generations age. I can't do that. I'll just keep on being a feisty person looking to find ways to make things better until I croak.
Am I wrong or seeing things incorrectly? Is this generation losing it's vitality or am I just not seeing things clearly?
It's just this place Brian. Don't lose hope, you're a good egg.
no, Brian, I don't believe you are seeing things incorrectly. the thing of it is, becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging. we get busier. we have kids. soccer practice. dance recitals. careers. not just college where many demonstrations and protests begin, which is easy to become engaged in.
I think it also has something to do with the digital age. we are constantly bombarded with so many causes, so much outrage, so much information at once, it is next to impossible to focus entirely on anything anymore. everyone is vying for our attention, and the consequence of that is most, as a result, get none of it.
that's just my jaded view of the digital age.
I wasn't going to get involved, but this cop out bolded here is such BULLSHIT. Maybe you have grown more conservative, but like Hell, will we the people, on this forum let you predict our lives like it's a blanket judgment. Speak for yourself next time. Look at the guys in the band and tell me that in their aging that they're becoming less of activists!
I thought he made some valid points. You could maybe speak for yourself. Because you feel you share a point of view with the band or the forum or something like that, it makes his point bullshit? I'm part of the forum and don't think just like everyone else here...
After reading the entire thread (something I should have done in the first place), I now see my error and apologize for jumping the gun.
no, Brian, I don't believe you are seeing things incorrectly. the thing of it is, becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging. we get busier. we have kids. soccer practice. dance recitals. careers. not just college where many demonstrations and protests begin, which is easy to become engaged in.
I think it also has something to do with the digital age. we are constantly bombarded with so many causes, so much outrage, so much information at once, it is next to impossible to focus entirely on anything anymore. everyone is vying for our attention, and the consequence of that is most, as a result, get none of it.
that's just my jaded view of the digital age.
I wasn't going to get involved, but this cop out bolded here is such BULLSHIT. Maybe you have grown more conservative, but like Hell, will we the people, on this forum let you predict our lives like it's a blanket judgment. Speak for yourself next time. Look at the guys in the band and tell me that in their aging that they're becoming less of activists!
I thought he made some valid points. You could maybe speak for yourself. Because you feel you share a point of view with the band or the forum or something like that, it makes his point bullshit? I'm part of the forum and don't think just like everyone else here...
After reading the entire thread (something I should have done in the first place), I now see my error and apologize for jumping the gun.
Thanks for apologizing. I could have handled myself in a better way also and for that I apologize. I can also come across a little harsh sometimes. Again, my bad.
Last month, Australia became the world’s first country to ban the import or export of lion trophies, often taken from so-called canned hunting where lions are raised solely to be shot by foreign hunters.
“These new rules mean that if you go overseas and engage in the appalling act of canned hunting, you can forget about bringing your lion trophies back to Australia,” said Greg Hunt, Australia’s Environment Minister. “You don’t deserve the right to celebrate the slaughter of these amazing creatures.”
Lions have been decimated across Africa due to habitat loss, prey decline, human-lion conflict, snaring, poaching, poisoning, and, some conservationists argue, legal hunting. Today some 20,000-40,000 lions roam the continent, down from 100,000 a half century ago. The situation has become so dire that some conservationists believe all remaining lion populations should be fenced in. Even more worryingly the West African lion–a distinct subspecies—is down to just 250 animals but, at least a few years ago, was still legally hunted in some countries.
Lions have also become increasingly targeted for their bones and body parts, as substitutes for tiger parts in Asia. The species is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Sorry guys, but this isn't about feeding the poor, it's this woman someone tweeting her photo like, "Aren't I cute lying here smiling next to this [beautiful] dead animal that I killed."
I never really imagined we'd see so many here defending this woman.
I'm really getting close to not renewing my membership here this year. Just not feeling like part of the club (or is it "team"?) these days.
I'm sorry I posted this. Maybe it will get locked.
Fuck it. I'm done here.
I don't know why you are letting other peoples opinion bother you much brian. Isn't that why you come here? We are all here because of Pearl Jam. Why cut off your membership because you don't like the opinions expressed here? Are these forums the main reason you renew?
Any more they really are. I like sharing and learning about current events here. My frustration is that having grown up a boomer, I've watched my generation grow either more conservative or more unconcerned. I got excited about Pearl Jam for two reasons- 1) this band helped revive rock and roll . I have no complaints and they still rock hard but they aren't really doing anything new that excites me a whole lot anymore. and 2) it's audience was young and fired up about making changes. I'm seeing that to be less true as time goes on. PJ's generation, like mine, is growing less progressive, more conservative. It seems to be the way generations age. I can't do that. I'll just keep on being a feisty person looking to find ways to make things better until I croak.
Am I wrong or seeing things incorrectly? Is this generation losing it's vitality or am I just not seeing things clearly?
It's just this place Brian. Don't lose hope, you're a good egg.
Thanks though I have to admit to be a little hard boiled at time.
I, for one, think vitalogy (ha) is alive and well this in place.
Aye Davanita!
There are still some good discussions here and good people but just in the years I've been here it's become a smaller and- at least as I see it- a less active group. Several of the more active members who posted here when I came on board are gone and I'm told it was even way more active than that before my time. (Ooh- that sounds like a bad reflection on me... but I think you know what I mean.) The bottom line to me is that there is more potential here. And I don't know where else people discuss current events beside the scads of replies some of the news media get (like the 80 zillion replies to articles on MSNBC or Yahoo News, etc.) and who has time to wade through that kind of mess!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Sorry guys, but this isn't about feeding the poor, it's this woman someone tweeting her photo like, "Aren't I cute lying here smiling next to this [beautiful] dead animal that I killed."
I never really imagined we'd see so many here defending this woman.
I'm really getting close to not renewing my membership here this year. Just not feeling like part of the club (or is it "team"?) these days.
I'm sorry I posted this. Maybe it will get locked.
Fuck it. I'm done here.
I don't know why you are letting other peoples opinion bother you much brian. Isn't that why you come here? We are all here because of Pearl Jam. Why cut off your membership because you don't like the opinions expressed here? Are these forums the main reason you renew?
Any more they really are. I like sharing and learning about current events here. My frustration is that having grown up a boomer, I've watched my generation grow either more conservative or more unconcerned. I got excited about Pearl Jam for two reasons- 1) this band helped revive rock and roll . I have no complaints and they still rock hard but they aren't really doing anything new that excites me a whole lot anymore. and 2) it's audience was young and fired up about making changes. I'm seeing that to be less true as time goes on. PJ's generation, like mine, is growing less progressive, more conservative. It seems to be the way generations age. I can't do that. I'll just keep on being a feisty person looking to find ways to make things better until I croak.
Am I wrong or seeing things incorrectly? Is this generation losing it's vitality or am I just not seeing things clearly?
It's just this place Brian. Don't lose hope, you're a good egg.
Thanks though I have to admit to be a little hard boiled at time.
Don't worry, we're all a little cracked, and some of us are a bit scrambled.
my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
Sorry guys, but this isn't about feeding the poor, it's this woman someone tweeting her photo like, "Aren't I cute lying here smiling next to this [beautiful] dead animal that I killed."
I never really imagined we'd see so many here defending this woman.
I'm really getting close to not renewing my membership here this year. Just not feeling like part of the club (or is it "team"?) these days.
I'm sorry I posted this. Maybe it will get locked.
Fuck it. I'm done here.
I don't know why you are letting other peoples opinion bother you much brian. Isn't that why you come here? We are all here because of Pearl Jam. Why cut off your membership because you don't like the opinions expressed here? Are these forums the main reason you renew?
Any more they really are. I like sharing and learning about current events here. My frustration is that having grown up a boomer, I've watched my generation grow either more conservative or more unconcerned. I got excited about Pearl Jam for two reasons- 1) this band helped revive rock and roll . I have no complaints and they still rock hard but they aren't really doing anything new that excites me a whole lot anymore. and 2) it's audience was young and fired up about making changes. I'm seeing that to be less true as time goes on. PJ's generation, like mine, is growing less progressive, more conservative. It seems to be the way generations age. I can't do that. I'll just keep on being a feisty person looking to find ways to make things better until I croak.
Am I wrong or seeing things incorrectly? Is this generation losing it's vitality or am I just not seeing things clearly?
It's just this place Brian. Don't lose hope, you're a good egg.
Thanks though I have to admit to be a little hard boiled at time.
Don't worry, we're all a little cracked, and some of us are a bit scrambled.
At least the yokes are good, haha!
Hey, no rotten tomatoes, please!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Sorry guys, but this isn't about feeding the poor, it's this woman someone tweeting her photo like, "Aren't I cute lying here smiling next to this [beautiful] dead animal that I killed."
I never really imagined we'd see so many here defending this woman.
I'm really getting close to not renewing my membership here this year. Just not feeling like part of the club (or is it "team"?) these days.
I'm sorry I posted this. Maybe it will get locked.
Fuck it. I'm done here.
I don't know why you are letting other peoples opinion bother you much brian. Isn't that why you come here? We are all here because of Pearl Jam. Why cut off your membership because you don't like the opinions expressed here? Are these forums the main reason you renew?
Any more they really are. I like sharing and learning about current events here. My frustration is that having grown up a boomer, I've watched my generation grow either more conservative or more unconcerned. I got excited about Pearl Jam for two reasons- 1) this band helped revive rock and roll . I have no complaints and they still rock hard but they aren't really doing anything new that excites me a whole lot anymore. and 2) it's audience was young and fired up about making changes. I'm seeing that to be less true as time goes on. PJ's generation, like mine, is growing less progressive, more conservative. It seems to be the way generations age. I can't do that. I'll just keep on being a feisty person looking to find ways to make things better until I croak.
Am I wrong or seeing things incorrectly? Is this generation losing it's vitality or am I just not seeing things clearly?
It's just this place Brian. Don't lose hope, you're a good egg.
Thanks though I have to admit to be a little hard boiled at time.
Don't worry, we're all a little cracked, and some of us are a bit scrambled.
At least the yokes are good, haha!
Hey, no rotten tomatoes, please!
Don't even get me started on who's coddled.
my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
As a ... Well I guess I'm officially an ex-hunter.. ( can't catch much game of your balance is so out of whack that you fall out of your tree stand...), I am Disgusted by trophy hunting! It is ridiculous and caustic. There is no point. What Jack Ass brags that they killed a harmless animal like a fucking Giraffe???? BS! Yes I killed animals; FOR FOOD!! Not cause it sounded cool to do.. This shit pisses me off!! And now I have to go from this thread.. How sickening.. What a fucking pussy...( that stupid person that thinks he's a 'hunter' cause he killed an animal that offered... No food, no saftey founded by it's being murdered,and no necessity. ( there's no damn excess of Giraffes, is what I mean by that lady remark.) I think I may go throw up...
As a ... Well I guess I'm officially an ex-hunter.. ( can't catch much game of your balance is so out of whack that you fall out of your tree stand...), I am Disgusted by trophy hunting! It is ridiculous and caustic. There is no point. What Jack Ass brags that they killed a harmless animal like a fucking Giraffe???? BS! Yes I killed animals; FOR FOOD!! Not cause it sounded cool to do.. This shit pisses me off!! And now I have to go from this thread.. How sickening.. What a fucking pussy...( that stupid person that thinks he's a 'hunter' cause he killed an animal that offered... No food, no saftey founded by it's being murdered,and no necessity. ( there's no damn excess of Giraffes, is what I mean by that lady remark.) I think I may go throw up...
I believe you, Whispering. I am always against trophy or "sport" hunting of course. Up to a certain time in the past have been generally neutral on hunting for food. If our human numbers were in balance and not our of control I would be OK with it. If I lived in North America a few hundred years I'm sure I would consider it a normal part of life. Because human numbers are so out of control and animal numbers are seriously dwindling, hunting just doesn't seem right to me.
Even though I don't like it, I don't take issue with deer hunting in places where deer are overpopulated (as you likely know, deer over-population is a result of the decline in the deer predator's numbers). But yes, the taking of a large animal in the wild be it giraffe, water buffalo, lion, elephant--- that to me seems like a cardinal sin, one that I believe could only be carried out by someone seriously lacking in morals. I may seem big and brave the person who kills these, the last of our large mammals, but to me it is incredibly weak, vain, pathetic and immoral.
Throwing up seems like an appropriate response.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
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ETA: This is not a combative statement, it is simply a statement.
http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/7090630
ETA: This is not a combative statement, it is simply a statement.
I mean, really, to say " becoming a little less activist is an unfortunate casualty of aging" on a forum representing a band that is one of the MOST activist - socially, politically and environmentally, REALLY?
Again, not a "combative" statement, just a completely dumbfounded one.
Again, not a "combative" statement, just a completely dumbfounded one.
Holy shit I thought we were past this already. This forum doesn't necessarily represent the band. It represents the members of the fan club who all have different views and opinions. His "blanket generalization" was him agreeing with someone else's statement. He didn't believe that Brian's statement was wrong, he even said at the end of his post it was his own jaded point of view. Where in that whole post does it speak for everyone? Now as for your posts, you seem to know what everyone else besides Brian, HFD, and myself are thinking. How can you tell someone to speak for themselves and then, out of the other side of your mouth, speak for everyone else?
And she saw absolutely nothing wrong with what she did. AS A VET.
The fuck?
I watched just a bit of the video with tears in my eyes. What a sweet, affectionate beauty.
I've heard the excuse from fellow boomers for a long time about how aging, settling down, having kids and responsibilities makes it more difficult to be active. As someone who never had kids of my own but has helped raise kids anyway and spent several years as a teacher I can tell you it sure as hell is more difficult BUT it sure as hell is more important and in my opinion it is a huge responsibility for parents or parenting adults. When I was helping raise two boys I became more interested in what was going on in the world, not less. When I think about what kind of world my god-children and my nephews and grand nieces and nephews and step daughter and step grand kids are going to inherit, I want to do more, not less. Getting older doesn't make it easier. I'll turn 64 in a few months and a big part of me wants to say, "fuck it" but then I think about how many people my age were more involved at one time but said "fuck it" a long time ago I can't go there.
Thank you bsl for point out that older folks like Neil Young, Noam Chomsky, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Willie Nelson, etc. have kept up the good fight- exactly what I'm talking about. Neil has taken on Monsanto in his upcoming LP. He has talked about how his number one job is to make music but look what he is still doing with it! I hope PJ and some other younger band are still learning from Uncle Neil.
And don't get me wrong, I'm no saint. I'm selfish too. I like to goof off. Some of my involvement in activism has been good, some not so effective or even wise. I'm just trying to do what I can and it frustrates me to no end to see people give up.
Now back to animal killers. Yes, this happened five years ago but take a look at this from just a year ago. Take a good look at the photos in this article. Look at these arrogant, unthinking killers with their big fat grins and their large dead mammals. It's disgusting:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/03/24/woman-shoots-giraffe_n_5018520.html
More of the same shit. We need to call people out on this shit. These people may think they have a right to do this but it's not right. I really hope more of us speak out. Post both some of these links on your facebook. Tell your friends. Start a movement to end the brutal killing of the worlds dwindling numbers of large mammals. It's all part of the bigger picture and cycle and path of destruction humans are taking at our, and our children's, own peril.
Aye Davanita!
Last month, Australia became the world’s first country to ban the import or export of lion trophies, often taken from so-called canned hunting where lions are raised solely to be shot by foreign hunters.
“These new rules mean that if you go overseas and engage in the appalling act of canned hunting, you can forget about bringing your lion trophies back to Australia,” said Greg Hunt, Australia’s Environment Minister. “You don’t deserve the right to celebrate the slaughter of these amazing creatures.”
Lions have been decimated across Africa due to habitat loss, prey decline, human-lion conflict, snaring, poaching, poisoning, and, some conservationists argue, legal hunting. Today some 20,000-40,000 lions roam the continent, down from 100,000 a half century ago. The situation has become so dire that some conservationists believe all remaining lion populations should be fenced in. Even more worryingly the West African lion–a distinct subspecies—is down to just 250 animals but, at least a few years ago, was still legally hunted in some countries.
Lions have also become increasingly targeted for their bones and body parts, as substitutes for tiger parts in Asia. The species is currently classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
There are still some good discussions here and good people but just in the years I've been here it's become a smaller and- at least as I see it- a less active group. Several of the more active members who posted here when I came on board are gone and I'm told it was even way more active than that before my time. (Ooh- that sounds like a bad reflection on me... but I think you know what I mean.) The bottom line to me is that there is more potential here. And I don't know where else people discuss current events beside the scads of replies some of the news media get (like the 80 zillion replies to articles on MSNBC or Yahoo News, etc.) and who has time to wade through that kind of mess!
Hey, no rotten tomatoes, please!
Disgusted by trophy hunting! It is ridiculous and caustic. There is no point. What Jack Ass brags that they killed a harmless animal like a fucking Giraffe???? BS! Yes I killed animals; FOR FOOD!! Not cause it sounded cool to do.. This shit pisses me off!! And now I have to go from this thread.. How sickening.. What a fucking pussy...( that stupid person that thinks he's a 'hunter' cause he killed an animal that offered... No food, no saftey founded by it's being murdered,and no necessity. ( there's no damn excess of Giraffes, is what I mean by that lady remark.) I think
I may go throw up...
Even though I don't like it, I don't take issue with deer hunting in places where deer are overpopulated (as you likely know, deer over-population is a result of the decline in the deer predator's numbers). But yes, the taking of a large animal in the wild be it giraffe, water buffalo, lion, elephant--- that to me seems like a cardinal sin, one that I believe could only be carried out by someone seriously lacking in morals. I may seem big and brave the person who kills these, the last of our large mammals, but to me it is incredibly weak, vain, pathetic and immoral.
Throwing up seems like an appropriate response.