Orogun01 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 1 hour ago, ComradeMaster said: Didn't Hitler also warn against the "Tyranny of the masses"? You're reasoning seems a bit elitist sometimes. Almost reactionary in nature. Godwin's law has been out there for a while. Apparently Hitler did everything, he even was part of a zionist conspiracy to displace European jews to Palestine so that they could reclaim their ancestral land once the British ceased to be a colonial power, that for some reason kept the falklands isles and the rock of Gibraltar. So if you love Israel, you're like Hitler. I'd say the answer to that question is kind of like the answer to "who's the sucker in this poker game?"* *If you can't tell, it's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Architect Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) The S&P 500 and Dow Jones are getting gut-punched at the moment, but don't worry, once they bounce back, the dividends will trickle-down to the based bros of 'Murica and revamp such places: Edited September 24, 2020 by The Architect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Malcador said: Two cops got shot in Louisville https://mobile.twitter.com/charliegilenbc/status/1308935831684612098?s=21 Anarchy for sure Just Louisville? This is going better than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 ...and justice fails miserably again. A bank just give a fine, which will most likely be passed along to the customers as extra fees. They (the managers and the execs) won't change their tune until they start seeing the inside of prisons. Pathetic Australia... just pathetic. Australia's Westpac bank has negotiated to pay a record A$1.3bn (£0.7bn; $0.9bn) fine for the nation's biggest breach of money laundering laws. Last year, Australia's financial crime watchdog said the bank had failed to adequately report over 19 million international transactions. Some payments were potentially linked to child exploitation, officials said. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-54275165 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkpriest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 This seems to be some interesting point oof view, a bit more weighted than an usual article there. https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/collapse-process-not-event Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Darkpriest said: This seems to be some interesting point oof view, a bit more weighted than an usual article there. https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/collapse-process-not-event Nice read. To quote the linked text: "The hardest part about detecting collapse lies not with the data – that is clear as a bell ringing on a still morning – but with the emotional difficulty of accepting it (and then acting on it)." In the meantime, cities will burn, riots will increase scale and society tear itself apart more and more. We're already at the stage where populist politicians are winning elections despite any and all warning from history. 1 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, Gorth said: We're already at the stage where populist politicians are winning elections despite any and all warning from history. You have to read history to learn from it, Gorth. Who's gonna do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) So we now see sweeping anarchy and vandalism in several US cities, we also know 2 Kentucky policemen have been shot .....so its fair to say this is levels of unacceptable violence Two questions I would be interested in getting peoples response to Is is acceptable that going forward we normalize this type of response when we dont agree with a court ruling, so some people will only not commit violence if we happy with the court ruling? My primary concern with allowing the protracted strikes in cities like Portland to continue is you set a precedent and then going forward this becomes the expected response and we will continue to experience anarchy and violence. The number of spontaneous protests we see throughout the USA around this unpopular ruling will unfortunately be marked by violence. But do you see how the view " its okay to resort to violent protests if our cause is justified by us " is growing? Edited September 24, 2020 by BruceVC "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) @BruceVC Personally, I think deep down we just want to be more like the French. It's hard for us to admit because they like wine instead of beer, but someday we'll get there. In the meantime we'll just have the sweeping anarchy and vandalism. Edited September 24, 2020 by Achilles typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceVC Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Achilles said: @BruceVC Personally, I think deep down we just want to be more like the French. It's hard for us to admit because they like wine instead of beer, but someday we'll get there. In the meantime we'll just have the sweeping anarchy and vandalism. You make me laugh But can we least agree its a little concerning that groups of people are taking to violent protests if they disagree with a court ruling ...its a slippery slope and worries me ? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, BruceVC said: But can we least agree its a little concerning that groups of people are taking to violent protests if they disagree with a court ruling I think that out of all the things we should be concerned about, this goes pretty far down on the list. Quote ...its a slippery slope and worries me ? Are you not aware that this is not a new thing? Do you think they're all gonna hop on a plane and fly to South Africa next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 1 hour ago, BruceVC said: Two questions I would be interested in getting peoples response to Is is acceptable that going forward we normalize this type of response when we dont agree with a court ruling, so some people will only not commit violence if we happy with the court ruling? My primary concern with allowing the protracted strikes in cities like Portland to continue is you set a precedent and then going forward this becomes the expected response and we will continue to experience anarchy and violence. The number of spontaneous protests we see throughout the USA around this unpopular ruling will unfortunately be marked by violence. But do you see how the view " its okay to resort to violent protests if our cause is justified by us " is growing? I'll answer your questions with a new question instead, how will you change a system that is rigged to the point where a group of men can forcefully enter an apartment, murder one of the inhabitants and not even get charged with anything at all related to the murder? Once you know the answer to that, you have answered your own two questions, because the complete lack of faith in the police and the "judicial system" (which seems to about as effective as the Catholic church's internal dealings with pedophile priests) will start to diminish. 1 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoraptor Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Let's be honest, the cops would get away with that just about anywhere. At least Taylor's family got 12 million, Halatau Naitoko's family got a princely 225k when some AOS goon who'd watched too much Hot Fuzz decided firing his M16 at a suspect while driving on the motorway (!) was a great idea. At least the 2nd random innocent guy he hit wasn't killed, unlike Halatau. IPCA verdict: perfectly legal and- I kid you not, this is an actual quote- "commendable" action by the officer involved despite the report admitting said officer couldn't control where he was shooting and took no notice of where his shots would go if they missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 4 hours ago, BruceVC said: But can we least agree its a little concerning that groups of people are taking to violent protests if they disagree with a court ruling... Eh, as long as they dont jack up my commute, I say let them s**t where they eat. It always gives me a warm fuzzy when rioters destroy the towns they live in. 1 "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, BruceVC said: So we now see sweeping anarchy and vandalism in several US cities, we also know 2 Kentucky policemen have been shot .....so its fair to say this is levels of unacceptable violence Two questions I would be interested in getting peoples response to Is is acceptable that going forward we normalize this type of response when we dont agree with a court ruling, so some people will only not commit violence if we happy with the court ruling? My primary concern with allowing the protracted strikes in cities like Portland to continue is you set a precedent and then going forward this becomes the expected response and we will continue to experience anarchy and violence. The number of spontaneous protests we see throughout the USA around this unpopular ruling will unfortunately be marked by violence. But do you see how the view " its okay to resort to violent protests if our cause is justified by us " is growing? What is anarchy to you, exactly? Your questions seem to start from a stance of pearl clutching. I don't think people are angry just due to the verdict, things like this feed on many years' worth of problems. Edited September 24, 2020 by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkpriest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Wasnt sure, if it should be in funny or in politics, but i found it more depressing than funny, so lands in politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoonDing Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Hand those pigs over to the people. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guard Dog Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 I just heard this on the radio and had to double check on the Internet. Turns out it’s true. Vladimir Putin has been nominated for a Nobel peace prize. No I didn’t get that off the onion. I didn’t think this was possible but somehow Trump looks like a better candidate now. 2 "While it is true you learn with age, the down side is what you often learn is what a damn fool you were before" Thomas Sowell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkpriest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 They are stacking it, so Trump will look like a pinnacle of virtue and peace 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 The WHO will get it. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Darkpriest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Malcador said: The WHO will get it. Nah, Swedes won't like them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcador Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Darkpriest said: Nah, Swedes won't like them Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by Norwegians, though. Not sure if they collectively feel any particular way about the WHO though. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkpriest Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Malcador said: Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by Norwegians, though. Not sure if they collectively feel any particular way about the WHO though. Forgot that Norwegians got the peace prize awards.... Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) Pretty much anyone and their mother can make a valid nomination, so these crazy nominations mean little. (and likewise the main prize for that matter, as shown with Obama and many others). Do we have a university professor here? If so you can make a submission. Nominate the Obsidian forums! https://www.nobelprize.org/nomination/peace/ Edited September 24, 2020 by Maedhros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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