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| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 06/02/21 12:01:34 AM #16 | Balrog0 posted... how do we make society better In terms of policies? Large safety net, socially and materially, so people have the ability to live the life they want. Whatever that ends up meaning. That's too broad and stuffing l difficult a question though --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 11:49:30 PM #14 | joe40001 posted... 4 questions: I don't really have a good answer. I've been trying to spend some time better understanding CRT but haven't finished the books I've been reading. From a surface level, I don't particularly see anything wrong with the idea that we can look at how and why society, institution, and laws and normalized and how they can impact different people and races. If you're leading into the topic regarding some of the things that some schools are doing, I guess it seems to me that it's like any other thing. Some stupid stuff is being done and bring incorrectly labeled CRT, and some stuff is overblown. I'm not a fan of the culture war scare mongering of trying to catastrophize methods that are different. Or the tone policing going on in those stories. Like I said, I don't have some specific answer, I just tend to think that there's a level of tone policing going on and I find it hard to get worked up over the stories I hear. Cancel culture? I guess it depends on how it's defined. Let's say we define cancel culture as a company doing punitive actions against an employee due to outside criticism. I don't really have much of any issue at all with people in Twitter getting worked up about people and companies. Mainly because I don't take Twitter seriously and I don't think most employers should either. They forget that most online shit dies down and that people have short memories. And like, Twitter and social media is such a small percentage of people. So I put bad employment decisions on the company and I wish there were stronger employee protections. As I've mentioned in the past, if the criticism is valid and the company does believe the person working there has some level of power that can impact the other coworkers, then they have to do what they have to. Now, I don't think people should be assholes online. And people shouldn't be purposely digging up old info for vengeful reasons. In regards to this stuff, my most cynical point of view is that the most ardent critics of CRT and cancel culture are being dishonest in how they use it, and civility politics as a cudgel. I need to flesh it out more but as I posted in the other topic, I find something horribly unsettling regarding some of these critics. The same group will state in one moment how they're "just asking questions about the science of IQ and black people should be able to not take these questions about their inferiority so personally." While in a different topic essentially say "no, you must not use the term whiteness or it will cause white students to feel discriminated against and hurt their feelings. In fact let's get some laws out there to minimize this happening because it's so divisive." The above is a bit of a straw man I admit, but it comes across as that way to me. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 11:23:47 PM #13 | Gwynevere posted... emblem boy posted...Can you expand onOne good example is the often superfluous structures of management found in workplaces, where you've got many levels of middle management that often have disproportionate power over their workers I guess I'm for it, if I agree with exactly how those things would be dismantled. Seems like that's pretty much where differing thoughts would be. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Anybody ready to get on the right side of history when it comes to Ivermectin? |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 11:21:50 PM #25 | joe40001 posted... IMO, Considering all the data (and there is a lot) I don't see how a person could possibly come to the conclusion that there is nothing Ivermectin could do to help save lives in the fight against COVID. Is this what people are saying? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ben Shapiro: How The Left Is Opening The Door For Trump's Return |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 7:53:53 PM #2 | No thanks --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | C/D people who give their pets human names are the scum of the earth |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 7:16:31 PM #30 | :( My cats name is Carl --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Do you think naomi osaka is pretty? |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 7:15:00 PM #11 | Yep --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Stock Market General #34. |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 5:56:08 PM #309 | Amc and BB after hours are mooning --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A topic about gender dysphoria |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 5:23:41 PM #79 | Hmm, so you don't think there's anything "incorrect" about thinking a certain body part is feminine or masculine based in certain characteristics? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 06/01/21 8:41:19 AM #12 | I'll try and respond to these tonight --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A teacher was fired for asking a though experiment question, was it justified? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 6:07:16 PM #55 | joe40001 posted...
But what actually happened during the discussion is what people are asking. I don't know what happened, I just hope more info comes out --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A teacher was fired for asking a though experiment question, was it justified? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 6:00:54 PM #52 | Like, I'm really for really strong employee protection against people being fired, but I wish the anti cancel culture people didn't swing so much to the other side where they just believe everything is being done unfairly. I'm just annoyed right now, but a lot of shit always seems like "we're just asking questions, black people should be able to not take these questions so personally." While in a different topic, "no, you must not use the term whiteness or it will cause white students to feel discriminated against and hurt their feelings." Fucking culture war bullshit People are sensitive. The answer is both should be brought up as carefully as possible. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A teacher was fired for asking a though experiment question, was it justified? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 5:35:19 PM #39 | harley2280 posted... joe40001 posted... Ya, seems like there's more to this story than was originally presented. This is a tangent, but I find this from TCs post.. Kinda funny. joe40001 posted... The counter-argument is that history is painful and understanding it requires confronting even the uncomfortable parts. That confrontation means subjecting historys most difficult chapters to the same inquiry any other topic would be given. Some of the same people who would agree with that statement are probably some of the same people who agree with limiting, (edit: through the use of law), how various subjects are thought at schools because they say it's too emotionally difficult and harmful to the students. The students and subjects they care about in these instances is what makes the difference --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A teacher was fired for asking a though experiment question, was it justified? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 5:12:41 PM #27 | I mean, what exactly what said during the class by the professor when he asked and brought up this question --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Running tips? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 11:47:19 AM #2 | Run slower The first mile or two are always the hardest for me. Once I get past that, my breathing just stabilizes a lot and being out of breath stops being the reason I stop. Run slower. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A topic about gender dysphoria |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 11:41:21 AM #49 | matchboxsantana posted... I come with this topic with questions. There are many dishonest fucks in the www, I am not one of them. I am pro-trans, but I wish to know about something I have been wondering but afraid to ask because people could think I am anti-trans (I am not). I think post #27 and #42 kinda touch on that, which was my question as well. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A topic about gender dysphoria |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 11:01:15 AM #43 | MrMallard posted... emblem boy posted...Interesting info. I'm curious, what does raising someone as a gender entail? Are they saying raising them with the societal expectations of that gender? Clothing they wear, body expectations, how they are treated by other people, etc?In the case of David Weimer, he was raised as a girl. So yeah - clothes, expected behavior, presentation etc. I'm curious if that means society could be organized in a way to reduce dysphoria through how different genders are regarded. Limiting the need for transitioning as a means to reduce the dysphoria --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | A topic about gender dysphoria |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 10:53:11 AM #40 | MrMallard posted... Theres a point in the dysphoria bible that states that a child of one gender cant be raised as the other, because its not a learned frame of mind - people are born trans, and being raised according to their biological sex is disorienting and damaging to them over the long run. But similarly, you cant raise a cis person as the other gender - because the same dysphoria issues that affect trans people affect them. Interesting info. I'm curious, what does raising someone as a gender entail? Are they saying raising them with the societal expectations of that gender? Clothing they wear, body expectations, how they are treated by other people, etc? Edit: oh it seems that you discussed this already in post #27. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Do you support the death penalty? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 10:45:14 AM #54 | I'm pretty personally against the death penalty. Like, if in a magical world, it was free, and no innocent person could be accidentally put to death, I'd still not support it. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Do you support the death penalty? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 10:35:09 AM #48 | oh, I think he's saying that it's weird that not many people are unsure about their death penalty opinions. That he'd expect many more to just be generally unsure. I don't know, I don't think it's that weird. I also don't see why that has to do with politics and polarization --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Do you support the death penalty? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 10:28:35 AM #42 | Winrawr posted... Society is so polarized and reactionary it is truly horrific. How can I be the only neutral response wtf Having a stance in the death penalty is polarized? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Do you support the death penalty? |
| emblem boy 05/31/21 10:25:30 AM #37 | No --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Stock Market General #34. |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 11:34:49 PM #278 | littlebro07 posted... Weekend bump We gonna make it man --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 10:44:16 PM #9 | Gwynevere posted... What are your thoughts on achieving a more egalitarian society by means of dismantling hierarchies that pervade our day to day lives Can you expand on hierarchies that pervade our day to day lives --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 10:36:44 PM #7 | Gal_Gadonut posted... Who exactly are you referring to? Cruz and Eric Trump? If they're being serious in what they're saying, then they are wrong g0ldie posted... are you pursuing a career in politics? Lol no --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 10:08:18 PM #4 | Gal_Gadonut posted... How do people like this exist? Is there any hope for them? Who exactly are you referring to? Cruz and Eric Trump? They're horrid people who know what the fuck they're doing. HylianFox posted... what's your sign? Aries --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Ask emblem boy anything about politics |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 9:58:39 PM #1 | Cause, why not --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Do you side with Naomi Osaka in her dispute with the french open? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 9:57:27 PM #3 | Side with her in what way? What's the story here? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | What is the point of having kids? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 3:20:25 PM #74 | Nasty_Nitro posted... RTruthLILJimmy posted...Why does anyone want to create a life with someone they love that is a mix of both people in the great miracle of nature that they can raise together and pass on the best parts of themselves to and take pride and joy in seeing the great things they do and love each other more than anything? I just dont get it. And that's fine, but do you get that for some, the reasons he posted are worth the work? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | How does someone pitch a video game idea to a company? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 2:19:51 PM #5 | Won't like tv show writers not even read fan mail due to the risk of someone saying an episode idea came from someone else, and wanting some form of compensation or something? Would the same apply for video game companies? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Why do death row inmates get a last meal? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 2:07:54 PM #16 | AldousIsDead posted... Because cruelty is (nominally) not the point. And sadly, for some it is --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | What is the point of having kids? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 1:59:56 PM #39 | Nasty_Nitro posted... emblem boy posted...If you don't want to have kids, don't have kids. But I don't get this idea that this is a horrible time to bring a kid into. Have you seen the past? This is just such a weird kind of rational that people bring up. Just say you don't want kids.I said that from the beginning that I dont want kids. Just seems so annoying and boring and expensive. I am being pressured to have them tho. It sucks that people are pressuring you and I wish that didn't happen. I'm just saying, I just never understand when people bring up the talking point that it's a horrible world to bring kids into. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | What is the point of having kids? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 1:51:20 PM #35 | Nasty_Nitro posted... Guide posted... If you don't want to have kids, don't have kids. But I don't get this idea that this is a horrible time to bring a kid into. Have you seen the past? This is just such a weird kind of rational that people bring up. Just say you don't want kids. --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | What is the point of having kids? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 1:28:12 PM #18 | Does there need to be a point? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Thoughts on Michael B Jordans fiances body count? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 12:41:18 PM #48 | Balrog0 posted... She's got nice edges My man --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Thoughts on Michael B Jordans fiances body count? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 12:40:46 PM #46 | toyota posted... Slaya4 posted...Imagine dating somebody that hooked up with somebody's father and son. Bro. Everything you're saying here has to do with "omg, what would these people I'm not even friends with think!!" Like, I'm not one to say that you shouldn't care what other people think, because we all do... And sometimes we should care. But like, if he's found someone he wants to marry, it's not insane for him to not care what exes and strangers think --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Thoughts on Michael B Jordans fiances body count? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 12:37:49 PM #44 | toyota posted... jon1012 posted...Imagine not considering a woman for marriage because shes slept with 7 men. Na, wouldn't really care to any extent. I'm not really one for jealousy though --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Would you want your future wife to take your last name? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 11:35:21 AM #55 | Ryven posted... Forgive the idiot single never married guy question here but can you still be married with the husband keeping his last name and the wife keeping hers? Yep.. Actually changing last names can be a bit annoying since you'd need to get new passport, license, social security, etc --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Beautiful Asses: The Booty Awakens |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 2:11:48 AM #42 | Tag --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Would you want your future wife to take your last name? |
| emblem boy 05/30/21 1:20:26 AM #19 | I wanted her to hyphenate it actually, but she decided to just take my last name instead --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Do you think boob veins are hot |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 5:49:12 PM #10 | Choco posted... no but they don't bother me --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | My friend made a good point on the wage gap between men and women |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 5:34:44 PM #12 | I was thinking this would be about the impacts of child rearing causing a big portion of the gap, and motherhood in general. Instead it's this stupid shit --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Champions League final discussion |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 5:03:45 PM #37 | What lineups did city have against Chelsea the last couple times they played recently when they lost? --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Champions League final discussion |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 5:02:49 PM #35 | Kante such a beast --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Champions League final discussion |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 4:51:16 PM #24 | 7 minutes added time. Leggo --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Champions League final discussion |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 4:48:54 PM #21 | Fuck fuck. Are city gonna ever win a champions league --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Champions League final discussion |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 3:50:37 PM #11 | MaddenDude-- posted... havertz redeems himself. Mount I think --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | Champions League final discussion |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 3:44:39 PM #8 | Fuck. Come on city --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | pick up artist's first night back at the bars after 15+ months |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 1:32:20 PM #19 | Good stuff man --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
| Topic | LaMelo Ball announces his NFTs, ones that can update to reflect his NBA career |
| emblem boy 05/29/21 12:57:20 PM #5 | Make that money fam --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er |
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