I can't help it, I fear hatred. I try not to, but those who live hate filled lives frighten me. Those who live hate filled lives and do so violently, magnifies my fear.
I have think that you are living in fear. And I'm not saying it is affecting your life insomuch that you don't go through your daily life. But to have those thoughts in your head all the time has to increase your stress levels.
"I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our people impel. This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days."
Imagine that - a U.S. President that implies we needn't be afraid. Now I'm afraid those beliefs may be long behind us.
It's amazing to me that so many people just think that there is nothing to fear.
I think there are some very serious things to fear in the world. Including potential dangers from terrorism and other countries. I take this fear very seriously. And I feel and experience it and let it go so that I can focus on reason.
That for a government to try and promote the idea that people hate us because of who we are, and will slaughter as many of us as they can if given half a chance is somehow innapropriate.
I personally don't think this at all. I think that many of our world figures are making huge mistakes 'cause they are human and have human and limited insights. I think that those in power have accumulated power because they have learned the basics of power dynamics. They've learned to utilize natural forces we could all tap should we choose to learn to do so. However, many of these leaders at this point in time, are lacking insight and foresight on how to solve problems. People in power, minus insight is something that holds potential danger. From all sides.
And then those people who think nothing is worth fearing, and we should all just get along, have the audacity to use a word like "realism."
- Dan
Just like assuming out of fear, assuming due to lack of understanding can be just as off-base and counterproductive. Further, such assumption can further distance rather than foster understanding and good relations.
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I have think that you are living in fear. And I'm not saying it is affecting your life insomuch that you don't go through your daily life. But to have those thoughts in your head all the time has to increase your stress levels.
It sure does. That's probably a better way to put it.
I don't understand how the times we live in couldn't raise anyone's stress level. How do you remain unaffected by hatred towards you? I know that many, many people would have me and my family slaughtered if they were given an opportunity.
Again, it doesn't way me down day by day, but when I consider who to vote for, it certainly is going to be my #1 or #2 issue. What's wrong with that?
It sure does. That's probably a better way to put it.
I don't understand how the times we live in couldn't raise anyone's stress level. How do you remain unaffected by hatred towards you? I know that many, many people would have me and my family slaughtered if they were given an opportunity.
There always have been and always will. If I let everything that can kill me (driving, eating, walking the dog etc) I would probably be a shut in or kill myself to stop the pain.
There always have been and always will. If I let everything that can kill me (driving, eating, walking the dog etc) I would probably be a shut in or kill myself to stop the pain.
Agreed, but you don't become a shut-in or suicidal. That's a tad dramatic. But all those things mentioned adjust stress levels in varying degrees. Harsh traffic situations, eating milk after the date on the carton, walking your pooch on an unfamiliar street, etc.
Because that's what politicians want you think. Politics, especially these days, is about scaring the electorate to garner votes.
And I'm not saying the threat of terrorism isn't important. But terrorism doesn't just come from the mid-east. Let's not forget Oklahoma City.
Well I gotta vote for somebody. Obviously they are all scoundrels, except maybe a couple I think, but it's always a lesser of two evils. So I try to pick the lesser of two evils that I feel will deal with evil most effectively.
I consider myself a modern traditionalist. If that helps, which of course, I'm sure it won't, haha.
- Dan
No it helps. I'm not coming down on you but 9-11 affected me too. But, and I really hate to say this, I won't live in fear of terrorists because then they win. I've always lived my life by ignoring bullies. A bully will only bully to extract a reaction. If I don't respond, most of the time, they move on and find weaker prey.
No it helps. I'm not coming down on you but 9-11 affected me too. But, and I really hate to say this, I won't live in fear of terrorists because then they win. I've always lived my life by ignoring bullies. A bully will only bully to extract a reaction. If I don't respond, most of the time, they move on and find weaker prey.
I also don't let it affect me. I came off wrong earlier. I have gone to more Yankee games, concerts, festivals/fairs, etc post 9/11 than pre 9/11. I had never been on a plane prior to 9/11, I've since taken 2 flights, one international. And as I said, I use mass transit via train daily, I did not prior to 9/11.
Yeah! Peanuts kill WAY more people than I've killed so it shouldn't matter that I stashed 50 dead bodies in my backyard just last year alone!! Ya know??
Fucking stupidest article I've ever seen. Anyone who honestly considers that article and believes it is border-line retarded.
When you base morality on vapid assertions regarding peanuts, you know you're dealing with a bunch of real geniuses.
Edit: So the bastards have only killed a few of us! No reason to take action! Just sit on yer ass until they kill more of us. If the number gets higher than Heart Disease deaths, THEN I'll worry!
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Of Course they do. I imagine a couple dozen people have been infected by that bacteria filled filth around pig pen. That ill trained dog always walking around with no leash, Charlie is a a trench coat away from putting together a school shooting, and That fucking cunt Lucy would snap your neck as soon as look at you.
It's like anything "scary" gets way more attention.
10 people have been killed by cougars EVER in the US and Canada, but you would think it is a gigantic fucking problem. Meanwhile those damn bees just go on killing thousands! Stupid bees.
Lamps and Falling Down cause more deaths than peanuts.
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How come nobodys mentioned, that allergic reactions, people hitting dear and lightning strike deaths are all accidents.
Terrorist attacks aren't.
In a sense, a terrorist attack is an accident. They aren't targeting YOU personally, just an area. Much like a lightning strike. The victims just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you don't want to be struck by lightning, don't hang out under a tree or walk around with a metal pole or fly a kite during a storm. Seems to me the same logic would apply to terrorism. Don't bomb people and they'd be less pissed off.
I want to point out that people who seem to have no power, whether working people, people of color, or women -- once they organize and protest and create movements -- have a voice no government can suppress. Howard Zinn
In a sense, a terrorist attack is an accident. They aren't targeting YOU personally, just an area. Much like a lightning strike. The victims just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you don't want to be struck by lightning, don't hang out under a tree or walk around with a metal pole or fly a kite during a storm. Seems to me the same logic would apply to terrorism. Don't bomb people and they'd be less pissed off.
Well they DO target civilians. They want to maximize casualties.
Well they DO target civilians. They want to maximize casualties.
Lightning targets civilians. I mean, you don't hear on the news "Two dead after battling a particularly strong lightning bolt in Ohio today." Instead you hear "Two dead struck by lighning while huddling under a tree." Followed by advice on how to avoid being struck by lighning by staying away from trees etc. Maybe we need something like that in our news. "Two dead in Iraq today. Let us remind everybody how important it is to avoid bombing people to avoid a terrorist attack."
I want to point out that people who seem to have no power, whether working people, people of color, or women -- once they organize and protest and create movements -- have a voice no government can suppress. Howard Zinn
maybe peanuts hate our way of life and freedom...who knows, but it makes me scared...;)
Oh my friend the peanuts do indeed hate your way of life and freedoms and indeed are trying to take over the world.
Keep on rockin in the free world!!!!
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I have think that you are living in fear. And I'm not saying it is affecting your life insomuch that you don't go through your daily life. But to have those thoughts in your head all the time has to increase your stress levels.
"I am certain that my fellow Americans expect that on my induction into the Presidency I will address them with a candor and a decision which the present situation of our people impel. This is preeminently the time to speak the truth, the whole truth, frankly and boldly. Nor need we shrink from honestly facing conditions in our country today. This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance. In every dark hour of our national life a leadership of frankness and vigor has met with that understanding and support of the people themselves which is essential to victory. I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days."
Imagine that - a U.S. President that implies we needn't be afraid. Now I'm afraid those beliefs may be long behind us.
Terrorist attacks aren't.
Just like assuming out of fear, assuming due to lack of understanding can be just as off-base and counterproductive. Further, such assumption can further distance rather than foster understanding and good relations.
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It sure does. That's probably a better way to put it.
I don't understand how the times we live in couldn't raise anyone's stress level. How do you remain unaffected by hatred towards you? I know that many, many people would have me and my family slaughtered if they were given an opportunity.
Again, it doesn't way me down day by day, but when I consider who to vote for, it certainly is going to be my #1 or #2 issue. What's wrong with that?
- Dan
There always have been and always will. If I let everything that can kill me (driving, eating, walking the dog etc) I would probably be a shut in or kill myself to stop the pain.
Because that's what politicians want you think. Politics, especially these days, is about scaring the electorate to garner votes.
And I'm not saying the threat of terrorism isn't important. But terrorism doesn't just come from the mid-east. Let's not forget Oklahoma City.
Agreed, but you don't become a shut-in or suicidal. That's a tad dramatic. But all those things mentioned adjust stress levels in varying degrees. Harsh traffic situations, eating milk after the date on the carton, walking your pooch on an unfamiliar street, etc.
Well I gotta vote for somebody. Obviously they are all scoundrels, except maybe a couple I think, but it's always a lesser of two evils. So I try to pick the lesser of two evils that I feel will deal with evil most effectively.
Make any sense? =P
- Dan
Your making sense. I'm just trying to understand your feelings and people who feel like you.:)
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It's amazing how quickly people forget about 9/11...oh wait you think Bush blew those buildings up, sorry i forgot
I consider myself a modern traditionalist. If that helps, which of course, I'm sure it won't, haha.
- Dan
No it helps. I'm not coming down on you but 9-11 affected me too. But, and I really hate to say this, I won't live in fear of terrorists because then they win. I've always lived my life by ignoring bullies. A bully will only bully to extract a reaction. If I don't respond, most of the time, they move on and find weaker prey.
I also don't let it affect me. I came off wrong earlier. I have gone to more Yankee games, concerts, festivals/fairs, etc post 9/11 than pre 9/11. I had never been on a plane prior to 9/11, I've since taken 2 flights, one international. And as I said, I use mass transit via train daily, I did not prior to 9/11.
- Dan
and even more amazing is how some still believe Iraq was linked to 9/11...
Fucking stupidest article I've ever seen. Anyone who honestly considers that article and believes it is border-line retarded.
When you base morality on vapid assertions regarding peanuts, you know you're dealing with a bunch of real geniuses.
Edit: So the bastards have only killed a few of us! No reason to take action! Just sit on yer ass until they kill more of us. If the number gets higher than Heart Disease deaths, THEN I'll worry!
-Enoch Powell
10 people have been killed by cougars EVER in the US and Canada, but you would think it is a gigantic fucking problem. Meanwhile those damn bees just go on killing thousands! Stupid bees.
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Day-um. All dis logic be scary of me.
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You'll never find me near a lamp. I say nuke them all.
In a sense, a terrorist attack is an accident. They aren't targeting YOU personally, just an area. Much like a lightning strike. The victims just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. If you don't want to be struck by lightning, don't hang out under a tree or walk around with a metal pole or fly a kite during a storm. Seems to me the same logic would apply to terrorism. Don't bomb people and they'd be less pissed off.
Well they DO target civilians. They want to maximize casualties.
Lightning targets civilians. I mean, you don't hear on the news "Two dead after battling a particularly strong lightning bolt in Ohio today." Instead you hear "Two dead struck by lighning while huddling under a tree." Followed by advice on how to avoid being struck by lighning by staying away from trees etc. Maybe we need something like that in our news. "Two dead in Iraq today. Let us remind everybody how important it is to avoid bombing people to avoid a terrorist attack."
charles shultz flew those planes in to the world trade center?????
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
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Oh my friend the peanuts do indeed hate your way of life and freedoms and indeed are trying to take over the world.
The economy has polarized to the point where the wealthiest 10% now own 85% of the nation’s wealth. Never before have the bottom 90% been so highly indebted, so dependent on the wealthy.