[Poll]:: Pride and You
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Would you please do some research on the discredited bull**** you're quoting? I'm sure you used it out of ignorance, but it just sounds wrong.
Firis;435367 said:
Would you please do some research on the discredited bull**** you're quoting? I'm sure you used it out of ignorance, but it just sounds wrong.
Re: [Poll]:: Pride and You
I am proud of my Sexuality. I am bisexual, and even though I've only told some of my closest friends, I am proud of it.
I am proud of my friends. Just 2 years ago I was lonely and had almost no friends. For the past 2 years I've been working hard to get more friends, and it's been working. I love having so many more friends and it just makes life so much better.
I am proud of my family. I come from a family of Polish and Turkish, who migrated to Israel. My great great grandfather's cousin won a noble prize in medicine (Paul Ehrlich) which, even though it's sort of far off from my family, I still consider something to be proud of.
I am proud of my Sexuality. I am bisexual, and even though I've only told some of my closest friends, I am proud of it.
I am proud of my friends. Just 2 years ago I was lonely and had almost no friends. For the past 2 years I've been working hard to get more friends, and it's been working. I love having so many more friends and it just makes life so much better.
I am proud of my family. I come from a family of Polish and Turkish, who migrated to Israel. My great great grandfather's cousin won a noble prize in medicine (Paul Ehrlich) which, even though it's sort of far off from my family, I still consider something to be proud of.
Re: [Poll]:: Pride and You
I'm not proud of much, but there are a few things.
Heritage/family: Let's make this clear, I am not proud of my family. They are ****ed up in many ways that I do not care to describe. My biological father ditched me an my mum when I was 1 year old. I chose this one as I have 1/8th of my blood as Native American, and I am VERY proud of that blood. They are a proud people and I hate to see what they've become.
Sexuality: I am bisexual, and damn proud of it, although I tend to keep it to myself much of the time. People are very unaccepting, and frankly, I don't feel the need to strike up a conversation with someone and go "oh yea I'm bi!" No, doesn't work like that lol.
Friends: This is an interesting one, because I have only 3 true friends, Sephi included. One of my true friends lives in Florida, and I live in Maine... so that sucks. But my best friend lives here and we've been friends for so long he's more like my brother than anything. I do NOT have many friends, but the friends I do have are truly loyal, trustworthy, respectful, and honest with me. And those 4 things create something I call Honor. another thing I am proud of but is not listed. I have a sense of honor.
Humanity: Double edged for me. Humans are capable of such great good, but so too are capable of such great evils. It does my heart good to see people rise above all the **** and prove themselves a truly good human being. On the flipside we have serial killers/rapists and the like... I really do hate humanity on the whole, but I am also quite proud of it, if nothing else for our endless potential.
I have weird views no?
I'm not proud of much, but there are a few things.
Heritage/family: Let's make this clear, I am not proud of my family. They are ****ed up in many ways that I do not care to describe. My biological father ditched me an my mum when I was 1 year old. I chose this one as I have 1/8th of my blood as Native American, and I am VERY proud of that blood. They are a proud people and I hate to see what they've become.
Sexuality: I am bisexual, and damn proud of it, although I tend to keep it to myself much of the time. People are very unaccepting, and frankly, I don't feel the need to strike up a conversation with someone and go "oh yea I'm bi!" No, doesn't work like that lol.
Friends: This is an interesting one, because I have only 3 true friends, Sephi included. One of my true friends lives in Florida, and I live in Maine... so that sucks. But my best friend lives here and we've been friends for so long he's more like my brother than anything. I do NOT have many friends, but the friends I do have are truly loyal, trustworthy, respectful, and honest with me. And those 4 things create something I call Honor. another thing I am proud of but is not listed. I have a sense of honor.
Humanity: Double edged for me. Humans are capable of such great good, but so too are capable of such great evils. It does my heart good to see people rise above all the **** and prove themselves a truly good human being. On the flipside we have serial killers/rapists and the like... I really do hate humanity on the whole, but I am also quite proud of it, if nothing else for our endless potential.
I have weird views no?
Re: [Poll]:: Pride and You
I'll do mine in a bit I have a feeling some people might anticipate my answers. (could be wrong though.
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I'll do mine in a bit I have a feeling some people might anticipate my answers. (could be wrong though.
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Re: [Poll]:: Pride and You
It does people good to be proud of themselves from time to time, it's a sign of good self esteem. Having an ego is perfectly normal and natural, it is the driving force behind ambition and achievment.
As long as Pride of the Self is kept in check and does not descent into arrogance and excess, I don't see the problem with it.
ssjcb1186;435938 said:
It does people good to be proud of themselves from time to time, it's a sign of good self esteem. Having an ego is perfectly normal and natural, it is the driving force behind ambition and achievment.
As long as Pride of the Self is kept in check and does not descent into arrogance and excess, I don't see the problem with it.
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I'm mostly proud of my heritage. I'm part Scottish,Irish, and English. I'm also considered an Australian citizen as my mum was born in Australia.
My Scottish family are from the MacKintosh Clan of Scotland and my grandad is related to the Earl of Murray cousin to Queen Mary of Scots.
I love my heritage!
I'm mostly proud of my heritage. I'm part Scottish,Irish, and English. I'm also considered an Australian citizen as my mum was born in Australia.
My Scottish family are from the MacKintosh Clan of Scotland and my grandad is related to the Earl of Murray cousin to Queen Mary of Scots.
I love my heritage!
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American culture is lame. It's 90% bibleness, and I don't believe in it so what is there for me to be proud of. I believe more in native American spiritual beliefs than most other things. Not to mention America is the douchebag of the world... Really, no reason to be proud of either country or culture, as America also has a history of prejudice and segregation. More reasons for me to be ashamed of my country and culture. Many Americans (go down south where people still hang the confederate flag), there's still plenty of racism and overall prejudice.
I'm sure people from other countries have reason to have pride in their culture/country... but I think most will agree America is nothing to be proud of.
American culture is lame. It's 90% bibleness, and I don't believe in it so what is there for me to be proud of. I believe more in native American spiritual beliefs than most other things. Not to mention America is the douchebag of the world... Really, no reason to be proud of either country or culture, as America also has a history of prejudice and segregation. More reasons for me to be ashamed of my country and culture. Many Americans (go down south where people still hang the confederate flag), there's still plenty of racism and overall prejudice.
I'm sure people from other countries have reason to have pride in their culture/country... but I think most will agree America is nothing to be proud of.
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Yes and I agree with you, but people tend to go to the arrogance stage pretty quickly...if only for a bit until people knock them down off that pedestal they made out of plywood and rubber nails.
I just have an unnaturally strong disposition toward boasting and pride because I've witnessed many a time when people needlessly compete for...something...and they look retarded. I've, unfortunately, done it, but I'm over it now.
I guess the same thing can be said about Humility as well: if you focus on other people and their achievements then people will see you a brighter light. But too much can lead to self-defeating tendencies.
Alright...instead of "trolling" unnecessary and unhelpful comments I'll just say what I was going to say but didn't want to say to avoid conflict but thought it'd be good that you both knew I had some sort of disposition toward what you said.
FA: I just thought that being an aggressive/violent (if only in your mind) Christian was ironic.
Nec: I tend to excuse Ignorance because it's not really their fault if no one ever told them. And why do people need to know of the woes of this world? It really is sad and I tend to not think/learn about any of it because it's a little depressing
I have yet to see those people who don't know of world issues hurt someone else because of it. But I don't doubt that you've had some experience with that.
However, if they have uneducated opinions on the subject and come across as "knowing the truth," then, yes, that is a problem.
Now, exceptions would be when they should know something...like how to drive or walk in a crowd or talk to people. If they don't know how to do something or don't know about something that I know well and it seems to be a "normal" thing to know, I don't think it's fair to chastise them for it or be condescending (that I already expressed my dislike for).
And I can't say that "you shouldn't be annoyed" or "you can't feel that way" because that is ethically wrong if not morally wrong. Which is why I wrote the comment that I wrote (which was " Aw"). I accept and understand your point, however, and respect your opinion...I was just sharing my own on what you said 
SelfAppointedGunslinger;435982 said:
Yes and I agree with you, but people tend to go to the arrogance stage pretty quickly...if only for a bit until people knock them down off that pedestal they made out of plywood and rubber nails.
I just have an unnaturally strong disposition toward boasting and pride because I've witnessed many a time when people needlessly compete for...something...and they look retarded. I've, unfortunately, done it, but I'm over it now.
I guess the same thing can be said about Humility as well: if you focus on other people and their achievements then people will see you a brighter light. But too much can lead to self-defeating tendencies.
ssjcb1186;435130 said:
ssjcb1186;435463 said:Necromancer11;435255 said:
Aw
Alright...instead of "trolling" unnecessary and unhelpful comments I'll just say what I was going to say but didn't want to say to avoid conflict but thought it'd be good that you both knew I had some sort of disposition toward what you said.
FA: I just thought that being an aggressive/violent (if only in your mind) Christian was ironic.
Nec: I tend to excuse Ignorance because it's not really their fault if no one ever told them. And why do people need to know of the woes of this world? It really is sad and I tend to not think/learn about any of it because it's a little depressing
I have yet to see those people who don't know of world issues hurt someone else because of it. But I don't doubt that you've had some experience with that.However, if they have uneducated opinions on the subject and come across as "knowing the truth," then, yes, that is a problem.
Now, exceptions would be when they should know something...like how to drive or walk in a crowd or talk to people. If they don't know how to do something or don't know about something that I know well and it seems to be a "normal" thing to know, I don't think it's fair to chastise them for it or be condescending (that I already expressed my dislike for).
And I can't say that "you shouldn't be annoyed" or "you can't feel that way" because that is ethically wrong if not morally wrong. Which is why I wrote the comment that I wrote (which was "
Aw"). I accept and understand your point, however, and respect your opinion...I was just sharing my own on what you said 
Re: [Poll]:: Pride and You
My choices:
1.) Yourself: I thought this'd be obvious. I'm proud of the somewhat warped and insane individual I am. I like the stupidly insane things I do, and I wouldn't stop that for anything. I also like to think I am, underneath my exterior (and I mean deep down, I'd save my own skin before anyone elses) I am fiercley loyal, to my closest friends at least.
2.) Clique: I guess I'm a Gamer/Metalhead/Myself. The last category is my ounce of me I just had to put in...
3.) Friends: The crazy stuff I do is amplified when my closest friends join in... what fun is w*nking in the cinema (IT WAS OVER HALEY BENNETT, OK??), prank calling Garages and asking if they'd do MOT's on tanks and Not Crossing the Streams be without friends? I'm proud of being friends with them and wouldn't change it for anything
My choices:
1.) Yourself: I thought this'd be obvious. I'm proud of the somewhat warped and insane individual I am. I like the stupidly insane things I do, and I wouldn't stop that for anything. I also like to think I am, underneath my exterior (and I mean deep down, I'd save my own skin before anyone elses) I am fiercley loyal, to my closest friends at least.
2.) Clique: I guess I'm a Gamer/Metalhead/Myself. The last category is my ounce of me I just had to put in...
3.) Friends: The crazy stuff I do is amplified when my closest friends join in... what fun is w*nking in the cinema (IT WAS OVER HALEY BENNETT, OK??), prank calling Garages and asking if they'd do MOT's on tanks and Not Crossing the Streams be without friends? I'm proud of being friends with them and wouldn't change it for anything
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The thing about American culture is that it's everyone else's culture. America is called the melting pot for a reason, and as such nothing defines a truly "American" culture so much as that it is a conglomeration of all different ones.
Well, except for consumerism, greed, and obesity of course.
The thing about American culture is that it's everyone else's culture. America is called the melting pot for a reason, and as such nothing defines a truly "American" culture so much as that it is a conglomeration of all different ones.
Well, except for consumerism, greed, and obesity of course
.But haven't most or all other countries also had these problems? What most people forget is that America as it's seen is only ~233 years old. The other countries that people see as better have been established for easily many more centuries or a couple millenia; they've worked out the kinks long ago that America is still being dumb with.
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I can't disagree with this, America is still a very young country compared to the rest of the world. It IS the melting pot, but we've got the "natives" who don't want it to be anything but what it has been for the past 200 years. No offense, but America has largely been a Christian based community, based on forcing a proud people (who were here first) out of their homes through trickery, deceit, and sometimes violence.
Most other countries didn't found themselves through lies and blood. While other countries may have lies and blood IN their history, most of them have been there.... for a VERY long time... so even if they did found themselves on blood and lies, it's been a very long time so your point still stands that we are young. But we also stick our noses in foreign affairs, often with guns, when we really don't need to.
I guess my ending statement is America tries to play at world police and often spends way too much time outside national lines when there's a battle to be fought on the home front.
I guess it also ****es me off that I'm French and Native American, so my lineage is based on rape.
Drew2686;436114 said:The thing about American culture is that it's everyone else's culture. America is called the melting pot for a reason, and as such nothing defines a truly "American" culture so much as that it is a conglomeration of all different ones.
Well, except for consumerism, greed, and obesity of course
But haven't most or all other countries also had these problems? What most people forget is that America as it's seen is only ~233 years old. The other countries that people see as better have been established for easily many more centuries or a couple millenia; they've worked out the kinks long ago that America is still being dumb with.
I can't disagree with this, America is still a very young country compared to the rest of the world. It IS the melting pot, but we've got the "natives" who don't want it to be anything but what it has been for the past 200 years. No offense, but America has largely been a Christian based community, based on forcing a proud people (who were here first) out of their homes through trickery, deceit, and sometimes violence.
Most other countries didn't found themselves through lies and blood. While other countries may have lies and blood IN their history, most of them have been there.... for a VERY long time... so even if they did found themselves on blood and lies, it's been a very long time so your point still stands that we are young. But we also stick our noses in foreign affairs, often with guns, when we really don't need to.
I guess my ending statement is America tries to play at world police and often spends way too much time outside national lines when there's a battle to be fought on the home front.
I guess it also ****es me off that I'm French and Native American, so my lineage is based on rape.
Re: [Poll]:: Pride and You
:lol:
Agreed.
Being an anthropologist has that affect over time...
:lol:
Agreed.
None taken; I dislike/find entertaining all religions equally for a variety of reasons!
Being an anthropologist has that affect over time...It's comparable to being the teenager who thinks he knows everything better than "those old fogies" and so tries to do it that way; in a few cases he might even be right and the help is appreciated, but most times those that are wiser just shake their heads at the antics.
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That's just weird...HobbeBrain;436101 said:My choices:
1.) Yourself: I thought this'd be obvious. I'm proud of the somewhat warped and insane individual I am. I like the stupidly insane things I do, and I wouldn't stop that for anything. I also like to think I am, underneath my exterior (and I mean deep down, I'd save my own skin before anyone elses) I am fiercley loyal, to my closest friends at least.
2.) Clique: I guess I'm a Gamer/Metalhead/Myself. The last category is my ounce of me I just had to put in...
3.) Friends: The crazy stuff I do is amplified when my closest friends join in... what fun is w*nking in the cinema (IT WAS OVER HALEY BENNETT, OK??), prank calling Garages and asking if they'd do MOT's on tanks and Not Crossing the Streams be without friends? I'm proud of being friends with them and wouldn't change it for anything