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I didn't enjoy the last Jedi. When I left the theater, before taking in any of the forthcoming stuff from both sides, I said I wouldn't see episode 9. I still feel that way. I just have no interest. If you liked it, great. Didn't, that's fine too.

If you're poor af, like I was, fill out a FAFSA like everyone else. Set your sights on schools you can afford.

pegusus123456 posted...

Thatuser posted...

pegusus123456 posted...

I feel like a Norman Reedus simulator would mostly be cashing an AMC check, buying a lot of weed, and half-heartedly fucking his wife.

Then I realize, despite being poor, my life isn't much different from a recognized actor's... Insert gf instead of wife. I'm smarter than him there, clearly.

He can probably buy much more and better weed tho

Quality Idk (probably), quantity definitely. I can only puff one joint or apparatus at a time, anyway. Not like he can get actor level baked which supersedes normy highs.

Esrac posted...

Also. Castlevania.

This. Loved bloodstained, though. Hope that series continues.

pegusus123456 posted...

I feel like a Norman Reedus simulator would mostly be cashing an AMC check, buying a lot of weed, and half-heartedly fucking his wife.

Then I realize, despite being poor, my life isn't much different from a recognized actor's... Insert gf instead of wife. I'm smarter than him there, clearly.

Ill pick it up. I also enjoyed D3 and still play it occasionally.

Mentz told The Denver Post that he uses Illuminati in book titles primarily for marketing purposes.

Just because I use the word Illuminati, dont let that get you too excited, Mentz told the paper in an interview published Wednesday. If you look the word up, it means illumination. How to be more aware, conscious, a better person.

He's trying to sell books. I'm a Mason and understand how people can misjudge due to ignorance. Masons are also tasked with seeking the light, or truth. Its an allegory.

Zoidzilla?

It tastes like "grrrrrrrr"

I like the art on them. The most popular deck, the Waite deck, was painted by Arthur Edward Waite. He was a mason so I see lots of Masonic symbolism.

Regarding divination, magic, that sort of thing, Idk. Ill say I'm a skeptic, but there is much I don't understand in this world.

I agree with much of what she wrote, but its her child's choice ultimately to believe or disbelieve. This is the world we live in now. If he wants to be a soldier, the military will just tell him what to think next anyway.

New York acts like the rest of Americans do, or should, feel the same way they do. They don't. I'm fine with the second amendment. Sucks people do stupid shit, but that shouldn't infringe on constitutional rights.

TheDrivingForce posted...

The average chad gets blasted by limitless cucumbers, something something.

Not really the point of this topic. Its more that women feel,like they can forgo any sort of physical interaction and expect to be paid. obviously there are chumps subsidizing this...

DarthAragorn posted...

It isn't already?

Not quite. But the last two years or so has seen a serious uptick in that imo

Trying to get you to sign up for their premium snap or follow them on Instagram? Even now it seems either they're undatable levels of ugly or basic chicks thinking thirsty guys will put them through school by charging for nudes. Sure there are still good women willing to date, but I feel like the first two scenarios are becoming rampant.

CADE FOSTER posted...

What?

2000s kid

GregShmedley posted...

RieTakahash posted...

Glock 19

Tbh.

But your best bet is to go to a range with rentals and test the waters. But you can't go wrong with a 19.

I second this post, and trying a few before buying. I own and carry a G 19 tho.

I'm interested. I even enjoyed the dumbed down, theatrical version. The hellraiser-esque original cut, with Lovecraftian themes, could be something of a longer tale imo. The studio really shit the bed by dicing that movie up like they did.

Honestly that would be awesome. Ideal woman.

Just choke em and you'll know which direction to go based on that

(Vast majority of gun owners raise their hands)

TC is right. These things never happened before Trump took office.

Broke it off with November girl. She barely seemed to care :/ Maybe even sensed a bit of relief that she didn't have to "be there" anymore.

lincoln002 posted...

Thatuser posted...

True. Maybe I just justified it to date cause its that fucking good. I'd post pics but that would violate trust.

Dude you're literally putting up with this girl being a whore just because she's hot. There's a whole ton of hot girls out there who aren't whores. Looks really aren't as important as compatability and it sounds like you and the older girl aren't compatable, she's just manipulating you and you seem perfectly fine with it because she looks really good. She could catch an std easy and give it to you because of her reckless sexual behavior, that's gross.

Yeah, I'm gonna call it off with her. I appreciate the honest feedback all

LostForest posted...

Thatuser posted...

This is superficial I know. But older girl is smoking fucking hot. Not sure I've had physical chemistry like we have together ever, and I've had a good sample size. Thats hard af to ignore or walk from...

She's literally fucking other dudes lol. This isn't as hard as you're making it out to be.

True. Maybe I just justified it to date cause its that fucking good. I'd post pics but that would violate trust.

This is superficial I know. But older girl is smoking fucking hot. Not sure I've had physical chemistry like we have together ever, and I've had a good sample size. Thats hard af to ignore or walk from...

Probably not the best place to ask... But I really need outside perspective. Forgive the wall of text.

So I met a girl in November and we've since been in a long-ish distance (about 1 hour drive) poly relationship. At first I was ok with this, though never really comfortable with hearing about other guys she's with. I love this woman, and she loves me, but she's adamant she wants to remain poly, so this is as far as it goes in a sense.

Met another girl earlier this year where I live. Lots in common, she's close to me, emotionally available. She knew about the other woman, and seemingly was ok, but she's wanted more and is feeling like second place (kind of a shoe is now on the other foot scenario). I love newer girl, too. But its just not quite the same spark? Tough to explain.

Lately I've been in a bad way emotionally. Older girl has been distant, some talk but no action. I feel marginalized. Meanwhile she tells me about two recent guys in her town she dated that basically played her for sex and have since bailed on her. When I needed her to hear me about some personal shit over the weekend I find out today she was distant cause she was with another guy getting fucked. Still... Not to say I'm not getting mine here from newer girl regularly. I just am super into older girl and she's essentially said this is all I can give you.

Newer girl hasn't made any ultimatums or anything but she's obviously uncomfortable with older girl. I think I gotta break it off with older girl, just bite the bullet, even though I do feel stronger for her. So. What does CE think?

Assuming "sex" means the guy nutted 4 times. When I know I got all night I marathon that shit. Actually orgasm once or twice, but not each session.

ssj3vegeta posted...

where da dem "good cops?" ce loves to talk about

Doing their jobs in a lacklustre fashion off camera like most Americans?

Thrillwell posted...

do you know any enochian chants?

Can't say I do, but that is some esoteric stuff.

Lightwarrior11 posted...

Would you agree with the statement that internal conflicts have created a "plurality of Freemasonries" over time?

That is, if you were to take a random sampling of contemporary Freemasons, and receive fully honest answers from them as to what they thought the purpose and value of Freemasonry is, would there be multiple mutually-incompatible answers?

Are there lodges today working at cross-purposes?

No, I wouldn't really agree with that statement. Generally speaking, masons endeavour to meet on the level, and while certain things may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, the pillars of the fraternity are quite universal, which is how we recognize each other in foreign places and can visit lodges anywhere in the world.

Not to say there aren't differences of opinion on matters. Ill throw a couple out there: allowing women to become regular Free masons, recognized universally and permitted to travel. And, in the United States, sadly, there is still some racism with regards to Prince Hall Affiliated Grand Lodges, which are historically black, and A.F.A.M, or F.A.M. lodges. Though I'd say that is becoming less prevalent with the march of time.

Chicken posted...

Yall need to form the Neo Masons where meetings are done via holograms like Star Wars

At Grand Lodge this year a big topic was how, or if, and if, to what extent, we need to change in order to attract new members and remain relevant. I'm very conservative and traditional when it comes to this. Holding lodge online would be nearly impossible. I've heard some wild ideas

Regarding membership, numbers are in decline steadily. This isn't just a regional problem, but worldwide. Why? Hard to pinpoint a singular cause. Imo the world has moved beyond the necessity for social clubs such as Freemasonry and other fraternal organizations. People tend to communicate more and more online and less face to face. People are busier than they were 50, 60 years ago. Their children require more oversight and being bussed to and from activities. Jobs require more hours and its tougher to,make meetings. On top of all this, the WW2 generation mindset of hush hush, don't even talk to family members about masonry, along with anti Masonic sentiment and widespread belief in things like the Taxil Hoax have ingrained into popular culture many of the stigmas present even in this topic. My home lodge is doing ok, actually. We just raised a 20 year old and a another thirty something like me. Will they stick around? Time will tell.

SapphireTech462 posted...

I wanna become one for that sweet ring.

I wear two. One square and compass for blue lodge that i found at an antique shop, and my 14th degree Scottish Rite elu ring.

https://imgtc.ws/a/4rmG0Ns

Oatcakes posted...

But the TC knows the religion of various members, therefore they discussed religion.

outside of open lodge its not against any rule to talk about such things.

This is an ama on the basics of masonry, @JimmyFraska. As you have some knowledge on the subject, you're already more well versed then some master masons in my own lodge. It is difficult to speak about the traditions and roots of the craft without getting into specifics about ritual, symbols, numerology, and much more esoteric subjects. Masonry is a body of work worthy of a lifetime of study and practice. Does everybody take it so seriously? Read the Hall's, Pikes's, and more modernly De Hoyos? Certainly not.

We use a term, not meant to be dertogatory but has taken that connotation over the years, for those not initiated: profane. Among our members I'd argue many remain profane because they do not delve into deeper subjects and meanings. And that's ok. Some knowledge and understandings are not meant for everybody. Perhaps this makes me sound pretentious, but the true secrets of a master mason are beyond the understanding of most master masons. Do I understand it all? No, of course not. But I've made it my goal to try to do so. As well as guide others that may personally benefit, to potentially join our ranks. The main goal here was to dispel some myths, as 9/10 people have no clue what speculative masonry is. If you want more answers, all I can say is submit a petition. Of course feel free to ask anything, but as I said before specific questions about ritual and its interpretation I cannot discuss, nor will any regular mason anywhere worth his salt, as it would violate our obligation.

The double headed eagle is a very old symbol. Obviously this persons intent is evident, but symbols may have different interpretations.

darkmaian23 posted...

Thatuser posted...

0xDEFECADE posted...

do you guys actually influence the world with an unseen hand

not to my knowledge. We do joke about it though, but no.

Have you ever seriously thought such a thing might exist, but that you've been excluded for some reason?

No. I'm a 32nd degree mason, and know many 33rd degree masons who are some of the best examples of people I've ever met.

Just read this article about three friends who ended up joining the same lodge. I think it gives an accurate portrayal of masonry, and its appeal, If anyone is interested:

https://amp.theatlantic.com/amp/article/594844/

Seems like a situation where if it had been handled in a more mature way earlier by both parties it may have not escalated. I don't blame the woman tbh.

In poor taste for sure. The vandalism pisses me off. I just don't get it.

Someone should just make a dating app for like 5/10s or less. Have a couple "moderators" decide if someone is too cute to be on there and axe the account if need be. Let the mid tiers and uggos actually be among the dating pool they should be in.

0xDEFECADE posted...

do you guys actually influence the world with an unseen hand

not to my knowledge. We do joke about it though, but no.

JimmyFraska posted...

I figured you might not be able to answer my last question, just had to ask.

Not getting into specifics, in our experience how much ritual/symbolical breakdown is done in Lodge outside of the actual ritual? It seems to me you'd probably have to do this with individuals rather than something the lodge itself would do, as I figure they would see your personal interpretation as important, and I know I've heard of lodges that do none whatsoever. So I'm just wondering where that line is drawn, or do you have to seek out individuals after the fact if you want stuff like that

Open lodge meetings are typically very business like. Pay bills, discuss activities, vote on petitions, that kinda thing. Most lodge s have an LEO, or lodge education officer. Its this brothers responsibility to create lessons for a meeting on something related to,Masonic symbolism, ritual or history. While these are nice and always enjoyable, if you want to learn more than just a cursory level about things you often have to do the research yourself, or join an appendent body. Which is why i joined Scottish Rite and enjoy reading Masonic books for pleasure. Once you're a master mason, no further work is technically required.

Hairistotle posted...

Thatuser posted...

Partially, sure. It is certainly a frat. But active masons that are involved with ritual, hold officer positions, learn ritual and its meaning, will say there's much more to it. I always say you get out of it what you put into it. Some guys just like to wear the ring, or pin, or whatever, say their a mason. Others are historians and scholars on the subject.

Ok so it's like regular church

In the sense there is a community of like minded individuals with the same cause or motivating factor, sure. Things can be like other things but be wholly individual at the same time. Masonry is not a religion.

ktownslayer16 posted...

I've heard that Freemasons have a secret handshake. I know that sounds lame but is it true? That every time a free mason shakes hands with someone, they do something only another mason would pick up on?

Yes