since everyone is so negative...[views:4860][posts:48]________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:02pm - Doomkid ""] How can politics, society, and the world at large get better? There is an excessive amount of pessimism on this board and it is one of the reasons I don't hang around very much anymore. I've read many posts after the election that refer to how Obama sucks and the world will always be shit, blah blah blah. Conversely, I'm also going to note that this is not a universal observation, just what is more prevalent. So my question is: if everything right now is shit, how can it be better? Do you really want it to be better or just to cry about shitty thing? I realize that this will probably(definitely) lead to flames larger than Californian wildfires, but I'm just throwing it out there. |
| _____________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:05pm - the_reverend ""] I've missed you. I would explain more, but prop #8 passed in cali. I think what obama needs to do is turn the millions of young people he energized into people that will do community service. It sucks that those people will be back to fucking random frat dudes, ebaying for things for their prius, and sucking cock by the time obama is in power. |
| ______________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:10pm - watchmaker666 ""] half the human race needs to be wiped out |
| _____________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:11pm - orgymf@work ""] i just think it's funny that someone who is so into doom, has a problem with pessimism |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:11pm - Doomkid ""] Rev, isn't it nice that I live in a state where we can be legal "butt buddies"? One of the most uplifting things that Obama brought to the table was his call for the youth of America to participate in national service. However it is going to take A LOT of work to make sure that this has follow-through. Its unlikely to happen, but if anyone can energize our apathetic generation into helping their country work through its current strife, its Obama. I fear you may be right in your assessment Rev, but I hope you're not. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:13pm - W3 nli ""] hey Rowan, where the fuck is Kyle? |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:14pm - Doomkid ""] orgymf@work said:i just think it's funny that someone who is so into doom, has a problem with pessimism My name does not refer to the musical genre, these OED definitions are more accurate: 3. Personal or private judgement, opinion. 4. Fate, lot, irrevocable destiny. 8. Justice; equity; righteousness. |
| _________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:16pm - darkwor ""] all the BS on this board has been tossed back and forth for hundreds of years. i'm not sure why i feed into it, lately i've just been using it to argue about politics to make myself feel better. i think we're doing pretty fucking ok. i'm able to live my life the way i'd like, hold a job that doesn't make me feel like a waste of space, try not to consume much, and satisfy my few needs because i've earned them. what more could i ask for. the election gives some people optimism for the near future and i guess that's all one needs, as far as in the long-term, well, humanity will run it's course the way it always has. it's easy to let yourself be disgusted by it. personally, i'm more interested in playing drums tonight than anything else. |
| _____________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:18pm - Yeti ""] i do have hope, i don't fully back Obama just yet, but to me, just him being elected is a good sign. it shows that we are advancing, and won't endure another 4 fucking years of a stifling old fart in office. no, he is not perfect, but he potentially offers a younger, more down to Earth approach to things. all the "nigger in office" shit is obnoxious, i think its exactly what we need. a fresh view and approach to ideals that still have crank-start engines. we have no idea what to expect, but i feel much more optimistic now that McCain/Cuntwhore aren't going to be in office. no, the democratic party is not perfect, but to just assume its going to be terrible seems so pointless and exhausting. "Oolie? he's a nihilist. he believes in nothing." "must be exhausting" |
| _____________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:19pm - orgymf@work ""] Doomkid said: orgymf@work said:i just think it's funny that someone who is so into doom, has a problem with pessimism My name does not refer to the musical genre, these OED definitions are more accurate: 3. Personal or private judgement, opinion. 4. Fate, lot, irrevocable destiny. 8. Justice; equity; righteousness. pardon my presumption sir |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:24pm - Doomkid ""] No pardon is needed, there was no offense taken. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:25pm - Doomkid ""] W3%20nli said:hey Rowan, where the fuck is Kyle? If I had a dime for every time I've heard that question... I don't think anyone knows. |
| _____________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:28pm - the_reverend ""] from what I have seen, you would now have a dime. [img] |
| ________________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 3:29pm - Conservationist ""] best thread ever |
| _____________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 4:20pm - the_reverend ""] YOU JUST KILLED THIS THREAD! |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 7:05pm - Doomkid ""] Ironically, he killed it with kindness. |
| ___________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 7:12pm - anonymous ""] just remember that the people who complain the most do the least....im pretty psyched that bush will not be our president anymore. but real change will always start in your community. get off your lazy ass and get involved. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 7:15pm - Doomkid ""] anonymous said:just remember that the people who complain the most do the least....im pretty psyched that bush will not be our president anymore. but real change will always start in your community. get off your lazy ass and get involved. QFT. ...I think I've exceeded my yearly posting quota in these past five hours. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 8:35pm - W3 nli ""] find kyle with your free time plz k thx bye |
| ________________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 8:38pm - BobNOMAAMRooney ""] I think finding Kyle is the most pressing issue facing America. |
| ________________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:05pm - Conservationist ""] I think humanity is negative. History runs in cycles, and we're seeing a cycle run down. The amount of illusion people live under is staggering, and they cleave to it hoping it'll save them, but it just drives them further into denial. Society is chaotic and disorganized. Yes, material needs are taken care of. But that's the easy part. We all know our nation is declining to third-world status and that we will be remembered as a failure. But most people feel cool for not giving a shit, yet inside they become darker and even more self-hating. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:05pm - W3 nli ""] BobNOMAAMRooney said:I think finding Kyle is the most pressing issue facing America. you're not telling me anything i don't know Jennsen |
| ________________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:18pm - BobNOMAAMRooney ""] WHERE IS KYLE?!?!?!! [img] |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:19pm - W3 nli ""] lol |
| _____________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:26pm - the_reverend ""] im not negative. |
| ____________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:30pm - pam ""] I think giving youth help to pay for college in exchange for community service is an incredibly awesome idea. Of all he proposed, I am rooting for him on that the most. It would be nice to know my kids have another option for college available since I'll probably still be paying for my education when Zoe is out of high school. Probably Aiden too. ugh. |
| ____________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:31pm - pam ""] the_reverend said:im not negative. I'm a ray of fucking sunshine. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 6,2008 9:32pm - W3 nli ""] fuckin ah |
| ______________________________ [Nov 6,2008 10:14pm - blue ""] Doomkid said: W3%20nli said:hey Rowan, where the fuck is Kyle? If I had a dime for every time I've heard that question... I don't think anyone knows. he's still in NH....hes in a new band too. |
| ______________________________ [Nov 6,2008 10:17pm - Lamp ""] pam said:Probably Aiden too. ugh. I find it kind of odd there's more than one person on this forum with a child named Aiden. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 2:43am - W3 nli ""] blue said: Doomkid said: W3%20nli said:hey Rowan, where the fuck is Kyle? If I had a dime for every time I've heard that question... I don't think anyone knows. he's still in NH....hes in a new band too. i need more info blue |
| __________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 6:47am - MASlayer ""] watchmaker666 said:half the human race needs to be wiped out So true... |
| ____________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 8:59am - ouchdrummer ""] i am the happiest person i know. You got a fucking problem with that? |
| ______________________________ [Nov 7,2008 10:39am - Yeti ""] [img] |
| _________________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 11:39am - Conservationist ""] MASlayer said: watchmaker666 said:half the human race needs to be wiped out So true... Most people are useless AND self-obsessed. IQ tests for all. Those under 120 --> painless death. It would leave us with 10% of our species left, and it would be easier then to find the morally worthless pieces of shit in that group and enslave them. |
| ____________________________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:10pm - sxealex balblablflbaldbfd ""] Doomkid said: W3%20nli said:hey Rowan, where the fuck is Kyle? If I had a dime for every time I've heard that question... I don't think anyone knows. i fixed his car a few weeks ago he lives in Manchester |
| ____________________________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:11pm - sxealex balblablflbaldbfd ""] i also dropped him off at band practice his new band is with mike reed |
| ____________________________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:12pm - sxealex balblablflbaldbfd ""] the real question is where the fuck is rowan |
| _________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:26pm - Doomkid ""] Rowan is less than 5 miles from you in Somerville. He just has class and new band taking up lots of his time. By the way, go look at the thread for our Colbert Report tribute! |
| _________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:31pm - sxealex ""] hahahaha you guys just want him to play that on the show :P |
| _________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:33pm - Doomkid ""] I consider attempting to get on the Colbert Report a worthy life goal. |
| ___________________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:37pm - FuckIsMySignature ""] Doomkid said:I consider attempting to get on the Colbert Report a worthy life goal. i wanna be in the studio audience. that would be so rad. |
| _________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:38pm - sxealex ""] i want to jerk off on boobs atm. does this count as a worth life goal? |
| __________________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:42pm - largefreakatzero ""] the_reverend said:from what I have seen, you would now have a dime. [img] "Give me yo fuckin' wallet, cracka." |
| _________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:49pm - W3 nli ""] sxealex%20balblablflbaldbfd said:i also dropped him off at band practice his new band is with mike reed thats pretty sweet but i still want more info how do i get intouch with that queermo |
| _________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:50pm - sxealex ""] errr call him? i dunno any other way |
| _________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 12:52pm - W3 nli ""] i dont have his number the only i have had was his parent's house and im not calling there if i dont have to. i know time broke him down and the fucker must have a cellphone by now. |
| ________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 1:13pm - sxealex ""] YES LOL |
| ________________________________ [Nov 7,2008 2:08pm - W3 nli ""] noooooooooooooooo! |