WTF? I thought the Cold War was over

[Halcohol]

I'm curious, How would you "fix" it?

Well, it's not an easy fix.

First of all, free-market capitalism and the whole American "me-first, it's my god-damn constitutional right!" mentality is crippling to any sort of social responsibility to the rest of mankind or to the planet as a whole. Gas is running out? Who cares, as long as I can drive my Hummer! Anti-smoking bylaw? F*** you! This property here is MINE, nobody else's, MINE, and I'll do with it what I wish! I don't care if I'm pumping toxins into the bloodstream of everyone who walks by whether they want it or not, it's what I wanna do! How about massive corporations who lay off thousands of workers, decimating small resource-based towns so that their stock will go up 3%?

All I'm saying is that communism is only a bad word because the American government says it is. Did you know that right now, Cuba is the only country in the world that is considered to be "sustainable"? That is, maintaining a high standard of living and not consuming more than they can produce?

Okay, so maybe not communism. But some socialistic tendencies sure couldn't hurt. It's just never going to happen, because a bunch of hypocritical aristocrats 250 years ago wrote that "all men are created equal" and then proceeded to allow only 10% of the population to vote.

The entire system that the United States was built on is flawed, but nobody benefiting from the system will ever admit it.

 

[PLAS]

I'm curious, How would you "fix" it?

here are some ideas:

-a school system that is not based on tests, but on actual practical knowledge acquired, thus encouraging critical thinking
-increasing awareness of the health risks that the majority of the people indulge in by eating in fast food joints and the consumption of so many preservatives in their foodstuff
-the fact that there's people with much more money than they will need in their lifetime, which is spent in things that are really not that necessary, while there's people who barely make it through the day while working their butts off, I mean, why is it that educators are not paid as well as doctors, if their function is as important in a society?

I could go on, but I don't want to be labeled a commie, which I'm not

 

[PLAS]

and eating less dead animals

 

[moraldeficiency]

Well, it's not an easy fix.

First of all, free-market capitalism and the whole American "me-first, it's my god-damn constitutional right!" mentality is crippling to any sort of social responsibility to the rest of mankind or to the planet as a whole. Gas is running out? Who cares, as long as I can drive my Hummer! Anti-smoking bylaw? F*** you! This property here is MINE, nobody else's, MINE, and I'll do with it what I wish! I don't care if I'm pumping toxins into the bloodstream of everyone who walks by whether they want it or not, it's what I wanna do! How about massive corporations who lay off thousands of workers, decimating small resource-based towns so that their stock will go up 3%?

All I'm saying is that communism is only a bad word because the American government says it is. Did you know that right now, Cuba is the only country in the world that is considered to be "sustainable"? That is, maintaining a high standard of living and not consuming more than they can produce?

Okay, so maybe not communism. But some socialistic tendencies sure couldn't hurt. It's just never going to happen, because a bunch of hypocritical aristocrats 250 years ago wrote that "all men are created equal" and then proceeded to allow only 10% of the population to vote.

The entire system that the United States was built on is flawed, but nobody benefiting from the system will ever admit it.

So you say it's a complicated problem which I agree with, then you go on to @itch about it for the first paragraph (not really a good start to a solution), then you recommend communism (yeah, normally I'd discuss anything and try to get someone's point of view but in this case it's just silly), then you say no communism but maybe a little socialism (well there's benefits there and dangers but instead of mentioning a program you once again @itch about the state of affairs), and you end it all by @ithching about the current state of affairs. Great Fix.

Ways to actually fix some troubles in the world and america:

1. Get out of Iraq and into Sudan where true atrocities are happening and no one cares

2. Increase government regulation and taxes on oil (we shouldn't have record prices while they make record profits)

3. Limit lobby interest by having an independent group (this might be hard to find) evaluate where the money is coming from.

4. Double all penalties for politicans committing felonies and do not allow them to run for any office once convicted.

5. Eliminate all earmarks to bills.

6. Legalize Pot (and tax it so we can get some money from it)

7. Take 50% of all tax cuts to corporations and invest it in scientific research devoted to alternate energy means and a more efficient way to store energy

8. Don't sell weapons to other countries

9. Leave the UN (they do almost nothing) and devote those energies and personel to developing better ties to other countries

10. Kill anyone who simply @itches without offering any fixes other than more @itching

 

[moraldeficiency]

here are some ideas:

-a school system that is not based on tests, but on actual practical knowledge acquired, thus encouraging critical thinking
-increasing awareness of the health risks that the majority of the people indulge in by eating in fast food joints and the consumption of so many preservatives in their foodstuff
-the fact that there's people with much more money than they will need in their lifetime, which is spent in things that are really not that necessary, while there's people who barely make it through the day while working their butts off, I mean, why is it that educators are not paid as well as doctors, if their function is as important in a society?

I could go on, but I don't want to be labeled a commie, which I'm not

This makes sense, but don't try and take away my dead animals, they're delicious.

 

[Halcohol]

So you say it's a complicated problem which I agree with, then you go on to @itch about it for the first paragraph (not really a good start to a solution), then you recommend communism (yeah, normally I'd discuss anything and try to get someone's point of view but in this case it's just silly), then you say no communism but maybe a little socialism (well there's benefits there and dangers but instead of mentioning a program you once again @itch about the state of affairs), and you end it all by @ithching about the current state of affairs. Great Fix.

Ways to actually fix some troubles in the world and america:

1. Get out of Iraq and into Sudan where true atrocities are happening and no one cares

2. Increase government regulation and taxes on oil (we shouldn't have record prices while they make record profits)

3. Limit lobby interest by having an independent group (this might be hard to find) evaluate where the money is coming from.

4. Double all penalties for politicans committing felonies and do not allow them to run for any office once convicted.

5. Eliminate all earmarks to bills.

6. Legalize Pot (and tax it so we can get some money from it)

7. Take 50% of all tax cuts to corporations and invest it in scientific research devoted to alternate energy means and a more efficient way to store energy

8. Don't sell weapons to other countries

9. Leave the UN (they do almost nothing) and devote those energies and personel to developing better ties to other countries

10. Kill anyone who simply @itches without offering any fixes other than more @itching

Read it again. The entire system needs to be changed. Short of that, the world's going to hell and the US is in the driver's seat.

Of course, antagonism from Russia won't help anything. But it is a measured response to the US imposing its "protection" across Europe.

 

[moraldeficiency]

Read it again. The entire system needs to be changed. Short of that, the world's going to hell and the US is in the driver's seat.

Of course, antagonism from Russia won't help anything. But it is a measured response to the US imposing its "protection" across Europe.

I said how would you fix it. All you did was keep complaining and saying it needed to be changed. It's funny how many people complain but have no actual idea of a better course. I'm sure america will doom us all. I mean we've never had worse times than right now right? WW2 that was nothing compared to Iraq. The slaughters that the communist USSR brought? Nothing compared to 911 right? Feeding christians to lions? That was nothing compared to having to actually see the ten commandments above a government building.

You're not looking at the big picture. You assume you're life is so important and the times we live in so pivotial. There not, you're not and I'm not. One day america will fall and the world will just keep on going. This happens to every country over enough time and when the next dominate power shows up everyone will be sure they'll doom us all.

Truth? We actually live in pretty amazing times with incredible freedoms and rights and insane opprutunities to learn and grow. I wake up every day with a smile on my face to be alive right here right now. If we're on the road to hell the scenery sure is fantastic.

 

[PLAS]

This makes sense, but don't try and take away my dead animals, they're delicious.

These are full of life:

these aren't:

 

[ScottyBBadd]

The Cold War never ended. All that changed were the participants.

 

[Jack Rabbit]

"It's always cold...in Sibera."

 

[tzarinna]

Someone needs some attention.
24 got their heads all big.

 

[kainedamo]

Shouldn't Russia be more worried about feeding millions of its poor people and creating better jobs rather than this childish one up manship it has with the world?

Exact same thing can be said of the US.

 

[Darthphere]

Exact same thing can be said of the US.

Wow, you missed the point badly.

 

[Cinemaman]

I don't like this news I hope Cold War will never happen again (though it's still in unofficial process)

 

[kainedamo]

Wow, you missed the point badly.

No I didn't, you overly sarcastic dip****. No one here even thinks your **** is funny.

 

[Darthphere]

No I didn't, you overly sarcastic dip****. No one here even thinks your **** is funny.

Um yes you did, go look at the post CConn was responding too with that comment. Then, come back and tell me how stupid you feel.

 

[kainedamo]

Not stupid at all. I read the whole thing in the first place, thought to myself "doesn't this guy realise his response can be thrown back in his face?" and decided I'd show him, since the obvious clearly hadn't occured to him, that the same thing can be said of America.

End of discussion.

 

[Darthphere]

Shouldn't the USA be more worried about feeding thousands of its poor people and creating better jobs rather than this childish one up manship it has with the world?

Shouldn't Russia be more worried about feeding millions of its poor people and creating better jobs rather than this childish one up manship it has with the world?

Not stupid at all. I read the whole thing in the first place, thought to myself "doesn't this guy realise his response can be thrown back in his face?" and decided I'd show him, since the obvious clearly hadn't occured to him, that the same thing can be said of America.

End of discussion.

You like looking stupid right?

 

[kainedamo]

No. You're still missing the point.

CCon's response is stupid and ill thought out. He's basically saying "Russia is worse 'cause they're worrying about weapons more than their own people" with a point like "feeding millions of its poor". But the fact is, America has millions on the poverty line too.

I don't know how you missed this? I was simply pointing out what PLAS had pointed out, but CCon had apparently overlooked, that the exact same thing CCon is saying can be applied to America too.

 

[Darthphere]

No. You're still missing the point.

CCon's response is stupid and ill thought out. He's basically saying "Russia is worse 'cause they're worrying about weapons more than their own people" with a point like "feeding millions of its poor". But the fact is, America has millions on the poverty line too.

I don't know how you missed this?

The point is, Plas made that point first, then CConn rebuttled pretty much copying his post. The point was made already. Wow, you're dumb.

 

[Cinemaman]

I just hope the usual talk of Putin and Bush doesn't sound like this argue between PLAS, CCon and kainedamo, otherwise World War III would have already happened

 

[kainedamo]

The point is, Plas made that point first, then CConn rebuttled pretty much copying his post. The point was made already. Wow, you're dumb.

I was right about you, and I'm glad others agree, you pretty much have become the biggest knob end in all of the Hype.

Yeah, the point WAS made already, by PLAS, but CConn had apparently missed it entirely and simply repeated PLAS' point, with a point that could just be thrown back in CConn's face.

I'll explain it to you like a child. For I so do enjoy when Internet morons so quickly resort to calling others stupid and dumb, as you ALWAYS do anytime someone disagrees with you...

What CConn did was basically the equivalent of this...

CConn: Those evil (enter some country here) lock up guys without trial for years!!
PLAS: So does the US.
CConn: Oh yeah??? Well... (enter some country here) has HUNDREDS of nukes!!!!
Me: Same thing can be said of the US.

You're a dick, Phere. I dunno if you do it to make yourself seem smart, or funny, or what. Whatever it is (and others agree with me), it doesn't work for you.

So yeah, thats me done! Off to bed for me after this stimulating exchange!

 

[Darthphere]

I was right about you, and I'm glad others agree, you pretty much have become the biggest knob end in all of the Hype.

Yeah, the point WAS made already, by PLAS, but CConn had apparently missed it entirely and simply repeated PLAS' point, with a point that could just be thrown back in CConn's face.

I'll explain it to you like a child. For I so do enjoy when Internet morons so quickly resort to calling others stupid and dumb, as you ALWAYS do anytime someone disagrees with you...

What CConn did was basically the equivalent of this...

CConn: Those evil (enter some country here) lock up guys without trial for years!!
PLAS: So does the US.
CConn: Oh yeah??? Well... (enter some country here) has HUNDREDS of nukes!!!!

You're a dick, Phere. I dunno if you do it to make yourself seem smart, or funny, or what. Whatever it is (and others agree with me), it doesn't work for you.

Like I care what people think of me? You're still missing the whole point, and I'm here laughing at you. It's funny, because you're making my point for me. Please continue.

 

[Movies205]

I was right about you, and I'm glad others agree, you pretty much have become the biggest knob end in all of the Hype.

Goddamn it... Whiney *****es like you have ruin the hype... "Z0mG yousa hurt my feelings, everoyne think you suck."

Yeah, the point WAS made already, by PLAS, but CConn had apparently missed it entirely and simply repeated PLAS' point, with a point that could just be thrown back in CConn's face.

That is the most ******ed thing I've ever heard in my life. So after CConn so blatantly had sarcastically deflected PLAS point, you thought he simply didn't get what PLAS was saying so you simply post "the same could be said for US". So your admitting to implying that you think CConn is a simpleton devoid of anayltical thought. Smooth...

I'll explain it to you like a child. For I so do enjoy when Internet morons so quickly resort to calling others stupid and dumb, as you ALWAYS do anytime someone disagrees with you...

Let's keep in mind the original post in question your arguing about was a nine word statement which supposely is representative of intelligent thought since you find your a well-abled judge of "morons"

What CConn did was basically the equivalent of this...

CConn: Those evil (enter some country here) lock up guys without trial for years!!
PLAS: So does the US.
CConn: Oh yeah??? Well... (enter some country here) has HUNDREDS of nukes!!!!
Me: Same thing can be said of the US.

You're a dick, Phere. I dunno if you do it to make yourself seem smart, or funny, or what. Whatever it is (and others agree with me), it doesn't work for you.

Who are these mysterious other people and who cares. CConn was making a sarcastic point which is his OPINION, so please don't try to change this into your coming to the AID of CConn... You made a ******ed post, kainedamo, take it like a man... Quit your *****ing...

 

[Darthphere]

Goddamn it... Whiney *****es like you have ruin the hype... "Z0mG yousa hurt my feelings, everoyne think you suck."



That is the most ******ed thing I've ever heard in my life. So after CConn so blatantly had sarcastically deflected PLAS point, you thought he simply didn't get what PLAS was saying so you simply post "the same could be said for US". So your admitting to implying that you think CConn is a simpleton devoid of anayltical thought. Smooth...



Let's keep in mind the original post in question your arguing about was a nine word statement which supposely is representative of intelligent thought since you find your a well-abled judge of "morons"



Who are these mysterious other people and who cares. CConn was making a sarcastic point which is his OPINION, so please don't try to change this into your coming to the AID of CConn... You made a ******ed post, kainedamo, take it like a man... Quit your *****ing...

Movies gets it, that's why he's a Survivor staple, because he gets stuff.