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Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
All factures must be considered to make an informed choice. Including source.
Originally posted by Vanitas
That's why I believe that dealing with the "real" world as much as you can, emotionally as well as physically, is still - and always will be - a good idea.
Originally posted by Jezus
A Liar telling the truth doesn't make the truth a lie.
Most people are suffering from Stockholm's Syndrome in regards to their main stream media captives...
I guess their niche is ignorant, naive, apathetic, lazy , and gullible people...
To pretend that some sources can be trusted mindlessly while others dismissed without hesitation is a disturbing trend of thought....
Originally posted by Jezus
Again, to pretend that some sources can be trusted mindlessly while others dismissed without hesitation is a disturbing trend of thought....
Originally posted by Skyfloating
Originally posted by Eye of Horus
Just think of all the people that have died over thosands of years for one form of religion. You might be a smart guy but your statement is simply wrong.
Im one of the most anti-religious people around here, for the exact reasons you state - bloodshed and war. Nevertheless the majority of religious practitioners were never like that. Believing in a higher reality is what separates animals from humans.
Originally posted by Skyfloating
Those estimates are based on a long road of research. Back in the day when I used to believe in nearly every conspiracy-theory out there I actually WENT to the places talked about in the theories. For example, I read about secret societies orchestrating world events, so I joined them.
Or I read about Area51, so I contacted people who work there. And so forth and so on. Lots of experience, lots of research.
But honestly: Take a look at the "recent posts" page of this Board. How much do you figure is based on agenda, personal entertainment, boredom, anger and how much do you figure is based on genuine research? 70% not having truth as an intention is a generous figure.
Originally posted by Skyfloating
Truth is not something separate from ego and entertainment.
That reflects precisely the attitude of the Internet-Generation. "Who cares, its all the same", right?
I think thats questionable.
Originally posted by Jezus
I don't really think these people are EVIL but I think they are really focused on their own success...
Priority 1 - Be successful
Priority 2 - Help people
You need priority 1 to make priority 2 possible BUT working on priority 2 hurts priority 1...
This is the situation most politicians find themselves in and unfortunately you can go so far with priority 1 it is easy to forget about priority 2.
Originally posted by Skyfloating
Narcissism (They are out to get me!)
Lack of Personal Responsibility (Its their fault that my life sucks!)
Originally posted by mike3
However you cannot get rid of religion entirely, because there are good things in there, too.
Originally posted by mike3
I'm curious: what did you get when you joined those secret societies?
And where also did you get the money to do all these research campaigns? As I'd like to investigate this stuff as well.
And for the few conspiracy theories that would have some truth to them, what would they be, and what is the evidence to back them up?
There's nothing wrong with entertainment in and of itself -- what is wrong is when one tries to take said entertainment as truth.
Originally posted by mike3
To me that sounds more like paranoia than it does narcissism. What's up with that? I'd think "narcissism" would be like "wooh, I'm great stuff" or something like that.
Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
Allow me to reiterate this. Pay attention this time pleaseI ANALYSE ALL MEDIA SOURCES REGARDLESS.
Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
Yet you cite infowars as credible. Not I.
PERSECUTOR - "It's All Your Fault"
Sets strict limits unnecessarily.
Blames
Criticizes
Keeps Victim oppressed
Is mobilized by anger
Rigid, authoritative stance
"Critical" Parent
TO GET OFF THIS TRIANGLE, MOVE TO CLEAR STRUCTURE
VICTIM - "Poor Me"
Feels victimized, oppressed, helpless, hopeless, powerless, ashamed
Looks for a Rescuer that will perpetuate their negative feelings.
If stays in Victim position, will block self from making decisions, solving problems, pleasure and self-understanding.
"Dejected" stance.
TO GET OFF THIS TRIANGLE, MOVE TO PROBLEM SOLVING
RESCUER - "Let Me Help You"
Rescues when really doesn't want to.
Feels guilty if doesn't rescue.
Keeps victim dependent.
Gives permission to fail.
Expects to fail in rescue attempts.
"Marshmallow" Parent
TO GET OFF THIS TRIANGLE, MOVE TO CLEAR NURTURING