Unpopular Opinions

[him over there]

I think my life and the world I live in are great.



OH SHI-

 

[Luke3184]

Total democracy was the worst thing to happen to the human race... /hides

What would you suggest instead? Not attacking you, just curious. Some kind of dictatorship presumably, but what? A real meritocracy (where the smartest are literally in charge), a monarchy?

In an ideal world? A strictly regulated state with one figurehead elected by the intelligentsia. I wouldn't trust the majority of people to pack my bag in Tesco, let alone vote for the best person for the country. And the current system implemented, (Looking at England here)the government is crippled with indecision, unable to make major changes due to the blocking processes from the opposition and the Lords or controversial decisions due to most people not understanding the logic behind it and therefore voting them out before it can be passed or successfully implemented. I truly take the opinion that a dictatorship run by intellectuals is the most efficient way to run a country.

As you can imagine this opinion doesn't really go down well with most people.

I'm probably about as opposed to this view as you get, I adore democracy and would want nothing else, so while I don't agree with you, I do see your point and I understand why you hold that view. My main problem with views like yours is that the only people I trust less than the general public are the people who declare themselves "intellectual" enough to run a country.

I personally don't consider myself smart enough to run a country, I have some issues with decisions made but doubt I could do better. My preference would be an application process, maybe requiring the said applicant to be able to answer several questions. Re-reading my response, I now realise I was unclear. By intellectuals I mean educated people, preferably with some knowledge of politics and the various parties' core beliefs. Or in the case of my ideal world, what the applicant the role of dictator would want to pass through.... It's much easier to explain in person and I begrudgingly accept that I might be coming of as a bit of a loon. So my apologies if I am, I'm sane, honest.

 

[DJ_DEnM]

I think Fallout isn't all that good.

Please don't kill me.

 

[him over there]

Total democracy was the worst thing to happen to the human race... /hides

What would you suggest instead? Not attacking you, just curious. Some kind of dictatorship presumably, but what? A real meritocracy (where the smartest are literally in charge), a monarchy?

In an ideal world? A strictly regulated state with one figurehead elected by the intelligentsia. I wouldn't trust the majority of people to pack my bag in Tesco, let alone vote for the best person for the country. And the current system implemented, (Looking at England here)the government is crippled with indecision, unable to make major changes due to the blocking processes from the opposition and the Lords or controversial decisions due to most people not understanding the logic behind it and therefore voting them out before it can be passed or successfully implemented. I truly take the opinion that a dictatorship run by intellectuals is the most efficient way to run a country.

As you can imagine this opinion doesn't really go down well with most people.

I'm probably about as opposed to this view as you get, I adore democracy and would want nothing else, so while I don't agree with you, I do see your point and I understand why you hold that view. My main problem with views like yours is that the only people I trust less than the general public are the people who declare themselves "intellectual" enough to run a country.

I personally don't consider myself smart enough to run a country, I have some issues with decisions made but doubt I could do better. My preference would be an application process, maybe requiring the said applicant to be able to answer several questions. Re-reading my response, I now realise I was unclear. By intellectuals I mean educated people, preferably with some knowledge of politics and the various parties' core beliefs. Or in the case of my ideal world, what the applicant the role of dictator would want to pass through.... It's much easier to explain in person and I begrudgingly accept that I might be coming of as a bit of a loon. So my apologies if I am, I'm sane, honest.

Your explanation there seems more to me less like you want a dictatorship and more like you want voters to have to qualify themselves as knowledgeable about what they are voting for to vote.

 

[LookAtYouHacker]

In other words, rather than attempting to discover the CAUSE of someone's even menial misery and at times relevant/understandable concerns with the world, you shun them in order to selfishly allow yourself to continue living in sunshine and rainbows.

I don't "shun" them in order to continue living in my puppies and kittens world, i'm going to have a big, cheesy grin on my face regardless.

What I detest is when people go out of their way to bring other people down.

Sorry, wrong context. Understood.

 

[Luke3184]

Removed

 

[Da Orky Man]

*ahem* born and raised in California and still live there. It is the proper spelling of the words. My mum got on my case about it the other day when she looked at the recipes that she had me type up for her. Because Microsoft Word told her it was wrong and I told her that Word was wrong. I got told that a lot in high school too.

Doesn't matter. Anyone who spells those words like that is a Brit, regardless of where they were born .

Welcome to the family.

 

[geK0]

Forum atheists are the scourge of the internet.

You know, those ones who jump on the "I hate Christianity" bandwagon and think they're cool, edgy and smart. Just ignore religion in silence like most of the rest of the developed world does.


Capcha:

anyone else see it?

 

[Scorpid]

Forum atheists are the scourge of the internet.

You know, those ones who jump on the "I hate Christianity" bandwagon and think they're cool, edgy and smart. Just ignore religion in silence like most of the rest of the developed world does.


Capcha:

anyone else see it?

Thank you! What kills me is that they're not even true atheists. All their "Atheism" focuses on how much christians suck, not islam, judaism, buhdists, hindus or any other religion just the only one they likely know. It's horrible and annoying...
That's Underarmor btw. probably not the best captcha since it's not exactly a brand everyone knows from birth like say McDonalds or Coke.

 

[TheDrunkNinja]

Fallout 3 was better than New Vegas.

Atmosphere in 3 was superior in every way.

*Flameshield... UP!*

Fifth.

I swear, it bothered me at just how... settled all the people were in New Vegas. I mean, the Mojave was the most civilized post-apocalyptic wasteland I've ever seen, and I know it's because the nukes were redirected and all that crap. I just prefer Fallout 3 for the Capitol Wasteland's oppressive and dangerous atmosphere.

Forum atheists are the scourge of the internet.

You know, those ones who jump on the "I hate Christianity" bandwagon and think they're cool, edgy and smart. Just ignore religion in silence like most of the rest of the developed world does.


Capcha:

anyone else see it?

There is only hate on the internet. It's the only way people can express themselves here, it seems.

It's not like there's a difference between being atheist and anti-theist. Or that atheists don't have to define their beliefs with hate for religion.

How about something along the lines that they embrace an ideology of the progression of an intelligent species that is alone in the struggle of survival and, therefore, skeptical of and not reliant upon any outside source of power? Not "FUCK CHRISTIANITY AND FUCK RELIGION!!! ESPECIALLY CHRISTIANITY!!!"

No, I don't have someone in mind who already posted, what possibly gave you that idea?

Yeah I also see the TIE fighter capcha. In fact, I'm not even sure what brand that is... :/

 

[mattttherman3]

I think that some country should grow some fucking balls and sponsor alternative energy research, and I mean fully, not some half ass commitment, I am so damn tired of paying around 1.40 a litre(roughly 5.50 a gallon). The oil companies are the world's biggest white collar criminals.

The St louis blues will win the cup this year.

Before you are allowed to have any kids, you must have an intensive backround check done(I have seen childrens aid and the parents there, 99% of them have no buisiness having kids, the other 1% are fucked over by a spouse or someone else spreading lies)

Shows like TMZ should be banned, honestly, why does anyone give A FUCK WHO KIM I HAD SEX IN A VIDEO IS DATING?! WHY?! WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?!!!!!!

Nancy Grace and all the Fox news broadcasters need to be taken off the air.

Gun control in the states needs to happen, just because you have the right to bear arms, doesn't mean you should.

 

[mattttherman3]

I believe the Star Wars prequels are better than the original trilogy, with The Phantom Menace being the best of the 6 and The Empire Strikes Back being the worst of the 6.

I believe Digimon is superior to Pokemon.

I believe the Wii is the best console in this generation and that the 360 is a broken pile of dribble that is only popular because A) it was released first and B) it appeals to frat gamers with it's HUMONGOUS library of shooters.

I believe the shooter genre is by far the worst genre in the history of video games, especially the first person variety.

I believe Skyrim is a broken mess, and think that Bethesda doesn't deserve the support they get when they constantly release such buggy products.

I believe EA isn't evil, and that the likes of Ubisoft and Activision are much worse.

I believe many of the people who look down upon bronies do so because they're jealous that bronies have something to love or that they genuinely had a shitty childhood.

*raises mega flame-shield*

I never knew someone like you existed!

 

[217not237]

I like Metallica's modern stuff. I know, I know. I've tried to change, but every time I listen to St. Anger or Death Magnetic, I just... *sobs* I can't help what I like, dammit!

 

[Panda Mania]

*laughs* My unpopular opinions are actually popular ones, just not in the context of my (conservative, Christian) community. Wait, maybe there is one...

I believe in treating every human with basic respect. I believe in giving everyone the benefit of the doubt, in showing them mercy, love, and forgiveness because I pity all humanity in their endless misery and suffering. Though I may dislike a person, though I may hate them, I must force myself to treat them with civility and kindness because I cannot see into their heart and judge them to be good or evil.

It is because of this closet humanism that I find myself at odds with Christianity's concept of a divine judgment, of heaven and hell. If I were God, I would either save all humanity or kill all humanity. Humans are consigned to their sins; I will not place the faults of the universe on their shoulders.

 

[DarkRyter]

It may be extreme, but I agree. Earth is ridiculously overpopulated by humans, and it is really taxing on it's resources. Global warming would also be easier to counteract, seeing as we wouldn't have as many people driving around in cars, and not as many people using power (as in electricity). If there aren't as many people to supply with power we might just be able to survive on renewable energy (I may have used the wrong word, if so, solar power, wind and such), which would lower pollution A LOT.

OT: 1st world countries are assholes. 1st world countries are the main reason for global warming.

Notice how the first world countries are the ones who produce the most Co2. Also notice how almost all of the huge Co2 producers are located North of Equator. Guess where the global warming has the highest effect. That's right, south of Equator. We make the shit, the others have to deal with it's effect (for now).

How in balls name is China NOT red as a cherry?

 

[Deathmageddon]

here's a thing;
theists who attack the beleifs of others

not a lot to say, but i have come exceptionally close to wanting to tear their lower jaws out and not give them back until they promise not be insufferable jerks.

Although I understand where your coming from I think its is unhealthy to not at least debate religion. I think people should stop being offended so easily by others saying your wrong. basically if your going to have an opinion you should be able to and ok with defending it.

An intelligent theological conversation is one thing, being told that: "a priest should rape you in the ass for being stupid enough to believe in God" is another. The only arguments I've ever heard for atheism have been no more than belittling name-calling.

I have two things to say about this comment:
1. That is true but thats just stupid people saying stupid things. If you get a comment on that don't be like most people and go OMG YOU OFFENDED MY RELIGION! Just ask him/her why he/she thinks that and respectfully disagree.
2. Just being nit picky now. Tom Milner did not say atheists he said theists which are religious people. Although many atheists do this to.

Oh, I know that kicking and screaming over how offended I am doesn't do anything. I once got into a Facebook argument with a metal band from Norway over their lyrics. Nobody was happy that day.

I know he was referring to theists (though I have to admit, I thought it was a typo at first), I just thought it was relevant. There's no doubt that both theists and atheist aren't always nice, but the whole "You're going to hell" thing isn't as, for lack of a better word, mean as "you only believe in God because you don't understand science."
(Another side-note here: science, by definition, has no claim over the metaphysical, because both atheism and theism cannot be proven or disproven scientifically. Better that physicists and biologists and whoever else use that wasted time and energy on something that will yield results.)

 

[Deathmageddon]

*laughs* My unpopular opinions are actually popular ones, just not in the context of my (conservative, Christian) community. Wait, maybe there is one...

Lol I said almost exactly the same thing! *internet high five!*

I believe in treating every human with basic respect. I believe in giving everyone the benefit of the doubt, in showing them mercy, love, and forgiveness because I pity all humanity in their endless misery and suffering. Though I may dislike a person, though I may hate them, I must force myself to treat them with civility and kindness because I cannot see into their heart and judge them to be good or evil.

It is because of this closet humanism that I find myself at odds with Christianity's concept of a divine judgment, of heaven and hell. If I were God, I would either save all humanity or kill all humanity. Humans are consigned to their sins; I will not place the faults of the universe on their shoulders.

Nothing humanistic about that first paragraph, I'm sure you realize this, but you paraphrased Jesus like a boss. And for the record, (I should say assuming the existence of God and the divinity of Christ, so as to make this comment flame-retardant) God already kinda did save all humanity. Jesus' death meant everyone gets a 'get out of hell free' card. People just gotta pick it up.

 

[Brad Shepard]

My unpopular opinion? More then liklely the first comment I ever got crap over on this site, that Suicide is the cowards way out.

 

[imperialwar]

I think medical marijuana is waste of time, and marijuana should be sold, taxed, and regulated like alcohol. That opinion seems to be accepted by about half the country.

But I also think all drugs should be legalized. Yep - morphine, amphetamines, you name it. Studies have shown that current policy doesn't reduce the tendency of people to get addicted to them, and that the major health problems people have as a result is because they're getting low-quality chemicals off the street.
If only cleanly made drugs were sold (and all these drugs have medical uses, so they ARE all produced cleanly by regulated companies as well) I think it would reduce fatalities and take a lot of money out of the black market. It's juvenile for politicians to think that restricting availability will stop people from using. There's really very little different between what we're doing now and what happened during Prohibition, whose only significant lasting effect was to strengthen the black market beyond belief.

I dont think this will work. Why pay full price for the legal stuff when you can get the illegal stuff for half price ? People are cheap.

 

[Sacman]

Well done, sir. I have thought the same many times.

Enough with the doom and gloom, people!

...<.<

OT: Dragon Age II was pretty good...

The Electric Six are awesome... because they're so, so stupid...<.<

AMD graphics cards are better for the price...

Les Pauls are overrated...

The telecaster is horribly designed...

Citrus Fruits are the best fruits...

Ron Paul would make a terrible president...

The American military is fucking bloated and eating all of our money...

Hip-hop is generally crap...

Party music shouldn't be considered music...

I don't see anything wrong with incest...

The constitution should be rewritten and updated every few years to keep up with the times...

I don't see a damn thing wrong with pedophiles... though I do have a problem with child molesters...

Free Speech means god damned free speech... doesn't matter if it's inflammatory, or hate speech, or stupid, or ignorant... it's free speech...<.<

Nirvana is far from overrated and is one of the greatest bands of the last 50 years at least...

Kid A was an amazing album and not pretentious at all...

Tortilla chips are the best chips...

most top down RPGS were crap...

The only good 3D Final Fantasy was FF12 and that was due to the lack of grinding, leveling system and combat...

Most acoustic guitars sound like ass...

Punk Rockers were the hipsters of yesteryear... though at least they had some balls...<.<

Humanity is done evolving to adapt to it's environment... we are simply left to dabble in our genepool at the top of the food chain...