I went to an 18th birthday party tonight... it was funny. I drove to castle boutique and one of them(they're twins) bought a dvd, when we got home his mom was like "ok, now go outside with your portable dvd player and show everybody." It was so intense... lol... but it gets better, the neighbors came over and before they got around the corner he...
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I went and saw Mr. and Mrs. Smith today, this movie was like one giant orgasm!
I have the worst headache ever! God I hate smoke... I swear never to hang out with so many smokers all at once, I can like feel the poison in me, why do people do that shit?!
falling_jon:
lol, I really think that the idea is completely lost on me. I mean a 2 year old can do whatever they want? Because no one has authority over them? It makes no sense, like the way society works today, you are considered a "child" until you are 18, therefore your parents hold all responsibility and authority over you. When you turn 18 that authority is removed, it still exists, but in a respectful way. So isn't being 18 the removal of authority and therefore anarchy? Like what would keep people from making stupid decisions(but i think about it, there isn't anyone now keeping people from making stupid decisions) I am very intrigued actually, cause I don't understand it... Please, branch off of what i just said.
Actually, that's a perfect way to start off. Before a kid turns 18, his parents have authority over him, they can tell him what to do (for the most part) and punish him when (s)he doesn't listen. But when kids turn 18, that authority, in most cases, goes away.
But do all 18-year-olds automatically turn around and murder their parents? Steal from them? Rape their sister and burn the house down because they feel like it? Just because the authority and ability to punish has left the parents, that doesn't mean the kid turns around and goes apeshit. It's half propaganda and half false logic that without laws and government authorities to "watch over" a society, it'll just fall apart.... like I said, anarchist societies have existed in small pockets continuously throughout history, but most of them get smashed down by local fascist governments. However, if you want to look at the crime rate, the murder rates, the instances of hardcore drug addiction and other repeat offenses, just look to the supposedly "free" societies that are actually bogged down with laws and regulations and taboos for every level of decision making for citizens, from taxes to walking across the street. Even democratic socieites push people too much, and end up with a portion of the population that, in reaction, goes against a lot of what they're told to do. Not that that's an argument for anarchism, but it's an argument against even democracy, supposedly the best type of government so far. Go ask the Bushman tribes in Africa, or Innuit villages in Alaska, people who live, for the most part, without any sort of government or "law"... what's their crime rate? The instances of rape in their culture? Stealing? Even war with other groups? The chances that their leaders will get pissed and blow up their half of the world?
If you really want to look more into Anarchism, I can send you a reading list of the more basic, essential stuff.
Actually, that's a perfect way to start off. Before a kid turns 18, his parents have authority over him, they can tell him what to do (for the most part) and punish him when (s)he doesn't listen. But when kids turn 18, that authority, in most cases, goes away.
But do all 18-year-olds automatically turn around and murder their parents? Steal from them? Rape their sister and burn the house down because they feel like it? Just because the authority and ability to punish has left the parents, that doesn't mean the kid turns around and goes apeshit. It's half propaganda and half false logic that without laws and government authorities to "watch over" a society, it'll just fall apart.... like I said, anarchist societies have existed in small pockets continuously throughout history, but most of them get smashed down by local fascist governments. However, if you want to look at the crime rate, the murder rates, the instances of hardcore drug addiction and other repeat offenses, just look to the supposedly "free" societies that are actually bogged down with laws and regulations and taboos for every level of decision making for citizens, from taxes to walking across the street. Even democratic socieites push people too much, and end up with a portion of the population that, in reaction, goes against a lot of what they're told to do. Not that that's an argument for anarchism, but it's an argument against even democracy, supposedly the best type of government so far. Go ask the Bushman tribes in Africa, or Innuit villages in Alaska, people who live, for the most part, without any sort of government or "law"... what's their crime rate? The instances of rape in their culture? Stealing? Even war with other groups? The chances that their leaders will get pissed and blow up their half of the world?
If you really want to look more into Anarchism, I can send you a reading list of the more basic, essential stuff.
So I had the best day ever at work... and then I hung out with my friend Bill, and we were going to hang out with Heather and she PROMISED she would call me when she got off work. So I go to her work and she is gone, and I am like, "she left with mike didn't she," and they're like, "yeah, she did."...
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falling_jon:
Actually, it was me who wrote that. Not sure why you wouldn't believe that.
And anarchy doesn't mean "total craziness, no law, chaos." I'm talking about anarchy as a political ideology... "an arkos", lack of authority. Political anarchy is a society where each member makes their own decisions, and no one has authority over them. Anarchist colonies have existed, but they usually get smashed down by local fascist governments.
Edit: And teachers in school don't cover stuff just becuase kids don't care so they teachers stop caring... everything they teach has to meet up with state standards, which are set by parents and schoolboards on the local and national level. so if something doesn't get covered, it has nothing to do with apathetic teachers... it's because our country doesn't think we need to know about it because it's not important, or it's not clean and happy.
[Edited on Jun 08, 2005 1:09AM]
And anarchy doesn't mean "total craziness, no law, chaos." I'm talking about anarchy as a political ideology... "an arkos", lack of authority. Political anarchy is a society where each member makes their own decisions, and no one has authority over them. Anarchist colonies have existed, but they usually get smashed down by local fascist governments.
Edit: And teachers in school don't cover stuff just becuase kids don't care so they teachers stop caring... everything they teach has to meet up with state standards, which are set by parents and schoolboards on the local and national level. so if something doesn't get covered, it has nothing to do with apathetic teachers... it's because our country doesn't think we need to know about it because it's not important, or it's not clean and happy.
[Edited on Jun 08, 2005 1:09AM]
I went and saw the Dresden Dolls last night at the Marquee... It was amazing... I am so in love... I want a threesome... lol, They really are insane live. I got home around 2am from the show and went straight to bed. I didn't wake up until 4pm today. I don't feel too well, though I'm not sure why. Ah well, "this too, shall...
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I am so exhausted from work. My boyfriend came into town on Wednesday so that was really awesome seeing him. I've missed him so much. He had to leave the next day but he will be back on Tuesday, I can't wait!
falling_jon:
"hey, you sound pretty freaking awesome, I like just about every movie and band you listed...lol, "semi-intelligent" conversations, why not "incredibly-intelligent" conversations...lol, ah well... so the only thing you don't have going for you is your height!(I'm an inch taller) aim me sometime... likeshisnipples"
Listen lady, don't hate on us Average-Sized Guys. 5'9 is respectable.
Semi-intelligent conversations because I'm a realist, not an optimist... I'll take what I can get.
I'm not on AOL alot, but make sure you leave witty comments here, or on my MySpace. Just in case, though, my AIM is t0tem7 (the 'o' being a zero).
Listen lady, don't hate on us Average-Sized Guys. 5'9 is respectable.
Semi-intelligent conversations because I'm a realist, not an optimist... I'll take what I can get.
I'm not on AOL alot, but make sure you leave witty comments here, or on my MySpace. Just in case, though, my AIM is t0tem7 (the 'o' being a zero).
Major updating... Lots of pictures added. Hope everyone likes them! So yeah, maybe I'll start writing journals here... maybe not... I am thinking about getting some piercings done, if anyone has ever seen the four piercings on the belly button, that is one I am looking into, and I am almost definitely getting my nips done. I excited about that.
sxe_hardcore:
Lots of Randomness