Political Discussions for "Adults"

WWWP · 04-21-2020, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Bro your vibrator doesn't have feelings, just keep at it ffs.

That's part of the problem, I can only get off if it's clear the other person actively hates me. I need a different kind of vibe PUN INTENDED.

The Batlord · 04-21-2020, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WWWP

That's part of the problem, I can only get off if it's clear the other person actively hates me. I need a different kind of vibe PUN INTENDED.

I don't know if you understand the aphrodisiac qualities of dead-eyed mockery. We could be together.

Anteater · 04-21-2020, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

OH

do you get why everyone hates this guy yet

he has an uncanny ability to deliver the worst possible take in every conversation

You can't even figure out what you don't like about "my take", much less respond to it.

Guys like you reinforce my broader worldview TBH.

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I mean he could have said "without worrying that African pygmies are going to storm the borders tomorrow and put a blow dart into everyone's skull."

I thought pygmies were in South America?

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Originally Posted by jwb

Big3 is right that another power would replace the USA, and one will in fact replace us in due time.

Countries like Denmark won't be in the running for that contest because they have no need currently to invest heavily in their military. They (with the rest of Western Europe) are beneficiaries of the US led global order.

Winner winner chicken dinner.

OccultHawk · 04-21-2020, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

OH

do you get why everyone hates this guy yet

he has an uncanny ability to deliver the worst possible take in every conversation

I like Aunt Eater

The Batlord · 04-21-2020, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

You can't even figure out what you don't like about "my take", much less respond to it.

Guys like you reinforce my broader worldview TBH.

What I don't like about it is that America is just the current face of humanity's failure to be anything more than scurrying, insect-like pragmatism with the illusion of representing some greater, ephemeral, indescribable, but ultimately bull**** ideal covering up nihilism. And yet you try to put a brighter face on it because human psychology requires you to put a brighter face on it so you can continue to believe in human moral progress and keep on keepin' on. It would have been true in any age and it's also true now.

At least admit that humanity has no destiny and therefore there is no reason to believe in anything. At least it wouldn't be cloying.

Anteater · 04-21-2020, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

What I don't like about it is that America is just the current face of humanity's failure to be anything more than scurrying, insect-like pragmatism with the illusion of representing some greater, ephemeral, indescribable, but ultimately bull**** ideal covering up nihilism. And yet you try to put a brighter face on it because human psychology requires you to put a brighter face on it so you can continue to believe in human moral progress and keep on keepin' on. It would have been true in any age and it's also true now.

At least admit that humanity has no destiny and therefore there is no reason to believe in anything. At least it wouldn't be cloying.

It's less an ideal and more like an instinct. People instinctively seek out purpose (based on their interests) in the same way they instinctively pull their hand away from a fire to not get burned. Nihilism strikes me as a counterbalance of sorts, but not really an answer. Nietzsche is about as useless as the King James Bible as far as meaningful revelations are concerned.

The problem isn't the idea of destiny or purpose for the human race. It's that we don't have enough information one way or another to determine if that's the truth. Just look at all the contradictory things that pop up the further we look into quantum physics, black holes, etc. We don't even understand the fundamentals of things we can theoretically see and touch right here.

Whether or not you continue moving forward in some way in your life is just a matter of want. It's not that you can't play Ninja Gaiden without getting killed, it's just not easy to do so.

The way I see it, I could have been born as anything or anyone. It was pure luck of the draw that I happened to be born as a complex organism like a human being. But consciousness brings despair when you don't have a clear sense of self and you see every obstacle as an insurmountable burden.

I don't fundamentally disagree with you about America TBH. The "American Dream" as was originally defined is easier to obtain in other parts of the world depending on your circumstances here in 2020 and beyond. That's why I wouldn't have a problem getting rid of my citizenship if push came to shove. It just doesn't mean much to me personally, and there's plenty of opportunity in other places.