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Yes it has been proven irrefutably that Assad used chemical weapons against his own people...not sure what Meshugger is trying to say?

I understand the message but its obvious that we are all human Being human is not what divides us, so if you say " guys lets not fight, we are all human " this to me is unhelpful as we need to unpack, address and understand issues that are based on factors such as race, politics and religion So you need labels to understand the issue...this is not a bad thing

Its a good movie and raises some relevant points about what some people feel divide us as a society But for me race is not the most divisive quality, it is one of them. But what about things like ideology, religion or even politics? Also as someone who lives, in the views of many, in one of the most racially divided countries in the world it is important that we accept we are all different races but we just need to learn to respect each others differences In most examples the different races have different cultures in many cases, and historically, have had different challenges and face different social issues ....so I don't see what is wrong with saying " black South Africans have had less exposure to education and this explains why more black South Africans are less educated than white South Africans. We need to address this as a country " This is just an example but highlights where we do indeed need to highlight the race as factor around addressing a problem. I don't see how dropping the " label " which in this case is " black" is helpful in any way?

Says the guy with 16832 posts about Nazis and Neverwinter Nights. Which is actually the title of a game I would totally play. Also Volo you forgetting the bad grammar and spelling that are common in your posts....the mask Volo, never forget the mask

But the concept of Capitalism didn't really exist in the days of Jesus....so is it really fair to say " Jesus would be opposed to Capitalism " I would say you right if you think Capitalism is about greed or abuse of workers for example. But I don't consider that a fair description of Capitalism?

The answer I use is "I love this kind of work and I'm really looking forward to applying my skills to a new challenge". It's an enthusiastic tone that reassures competence by bringing up your skills and hits two of the big HR type buzzwords "forward" and "challenge". Yeah, also I would add something like " and leaving my old work has had its benefits as it has given me a chance to look at other perhaps more promising avenues" Because he won't assume Malc just needs another job to pay bills and is committed

Sure, I hear you But is that what Xmas is really about? That for me is just an aspect of Xmas and even then its just the buying things over the season part of Xmas

Nonsense, the Gamergate story is well documented by a variety of media companies many of them not particularly left wing. The harassment from those **** of women gamers is well known. BTW comparing SJW's to Nazis. Way to go! Hyperbole much? Just ignore Volo's Nazi comparison, he doesn't mean it in the way we understand it I have tried to explain to him how offensive and unnecessary the whole " Nazi" comparison is but he has ignored it. I think he uses it exactly to annoy people like you and me who do care about SJ and would be the last people to align to Nazis

When you say " the country " is this like a farm you go to?

I hear you about the falseness of consumerism perhaps undermining the mood but its always been like that ....in fact consumerism permeates all aspects of society but you just need to ignore it and focus on the significance of the day. Remember any economy really benefits from holidays like Xmas, I can't stress this point enough especially in depressed economies..like mine So for me I always leave my Xmas shopping to the last moment, still haven't started, and end up having to hit the malls when they at there busiest...getting very irritated with the madness but then its over. And then I can relax and appreciate the holiday spirit

Good Luck

That photo looks great....nice festive spirit

I tend to agree with this, its not all the time. I do actually read WOD links and sometimes its valid but both you guys do have a tendency to post articles that leave me questioning the veracity of what they say

Most people like holidays. I celebrate Eid whenever I get an invite. Well, that's not celebrating, you just get invitation, for social, neighborhood and friendship...you only celebrate Eid if you take part in the ritual... Good question, its just about the family connections. We put up a tree but there is no religious pray or anything similar So we just use the time for family / What is the significant of the tree anyway? When i was little, X-Mas do seems like joyful day though, there are a lot of X-Mas TV special, kid's show, songs...but now it could be a big and sensitive issue...but i don't care, i just wish X-Mas to every Christians... But you are not a Christian...so i hold it I don't know why we use the tree?Maybe someone else knows?

Good question, its just about the family connections. We put up a tree but there is no religious pray or anything similar So we just use the time for family

"extremist Zionist organization " ....typical Trump loyal follower

Why don't you go to the Veterans Society ( or whatever its called ), you always have fun there?

Wow.....I'm surprised you and the Missus wouldn't care to celebrate something as memorable as Christmas? Since we have no kids and no family nearby there isn't a need to really plan anything But surly you can at least go out for dinner...geez shady just pretend to be excited

Wow.....I'm surprised you and the Missus wouldn't care to celebrate something as memorable as Christmas?

Yep. "We love America, except the millions of Americans composed of [whites/blacks/the poor/the rich/latte liberals/Republicans/Trump supporters/rapists/racists/etc/etc] that are not really American" is the basic move we see all over the world. We love us and we hate the other, except we make sure that everybody we hate can be moved to 'other' whenever we need to. Which is why we need to be careful about pretending that it's some kind of eternal classification that cannot be disobeyed. Tigranes I am sorry I haven't said this earlier but I want to recognize this point in the interests of general SJ commitment Its not very common on these forums and I find most of the US members very seldom seem to support certain events that I would think everyone should. Anyway its good to see you making this point ...it may seem banal but its relevant. So nice one

I have to be honest that is another thing I have never heard of. looks cool

Oh Hurlshot ....stop teasing You share family photos with the forum...please don't play coy That sounds awesome....are you saying your wife has 274 family members she actually wants to see? That is very impressive

No offense, but that's a pretty simplistic way of looking at life, humanity, or just biology in general. Altruism is an inbuilt imperative for many species, including humans. Yeah, it's rather appalling how these reactionary, quasi-Randian outlooks are unfailingly based on... factually incorrect premises. On cooperation vs competition On DNA unfair bluh bluh On meritocracy Bonus series, because why the **** not (not directly related, fascinating nonetheless, free will mind over matter yadda yadda) These links have all appeared in these boards in one shape or another, btw. But really, it wouldn't be so bad if you guys just up and admitted that you live by "I got mine, **** you (because my grandaddy XYZ)". At least be honest, if nothing else, with yourselves. 2133 its good to give other people advice on how they should be looking at this whole refugee crisis.....especially since Spain is not on the receiving end ......but its okay, I sincerely hope Spain fulfills it responsibility to the EU by taking in 20k refugees or so The truth is Spain is a large and resourceful country and being part of " old Europe " you don't really have a choice Oh and you probably already have refugees ...so sorry then for this post

Interesting how you guys eat fish as a main meal ..I love Herring Do you eat Reindeer ?

OMG...wait you right...we also have Turkey, how could I forget that I love Goose but its rare over here