Do you like people?

[oneworld2]

Usually they see us as food, think we see them as food (not always unfounded), or see us as a source of food.

Even the veggies ? lol

I've never walked past a horse and saw it licking its lips and salivating profusely

 

[ASHES]

Even the veggies ? lol

I've never walked past a horse and saw it licking its lips and salivating profusely

I don't usually call veggies "creatures." I was already thinking about my answer before you wrote the post I quoted.

A horse would see us as a source of food, not as food. Except my sister's old horse, that old bag loved biting my ears.

 

[gbg3]

My talking politics and religion is left to sites like this one. As for people in general, neither like nor dislike. Around where I live, most are either retired military or dependents of the military or worked as a civilian for the military. We get along great and are a fairly close nit family.

I really don't have any 100% civilian friends. Never tried to meet any and as far as I know, they never tried to meet me.

I bet there are some really great people in that group!

 

[Robertinfremont]

I can get along with most people on a superficial level but I don't like about half the people I get to know. I find, eventually, most think that the word friend is synonymous with sucker. In other words, they expect a price for their friendship. I don't need to be liked so much that I let people walk all over me.

I try to be polite, generous, and socially charming but I simply can't get too close to neighbors, acquaintances, and even some family members because of not wanting to be used or harassed. Boundaries.

And I definitely never talk about politics or religion, even with those I agree with. When those subjects are broached, I often grin and nod my head but don't respond.

I care about others and never wish harm on them, but damn, some are just assholes with bad attitudes.

We have a name for those assholes. A special name was invented. Democrat's leaders.

See the typical squawking Democrat as a person can't hurt me. But make one a leader and all hell breaks out.

Want to fish? See a Democrat for the permit.
Want some venison? Check with the Democrat.

A virus hits us. See a Democrat for your permission to go eat out. See one for the time you want a picnic in the park.

Every turn you make has a Democrats ruler making more rules.

Wear a mask demands Biden.

 

[ecofarm]

It was how we are seen as a species by other species, you know, "fellow creatures" as in fellow residents of the planet.

Are you vegetarian?

 

[Robertinfremont]

How do you see the guy in the mirror?

That is twice you told us it is you behind us as we see into the mirror.

 

[Robertinfremont]

Count me as a people person! I'm fascinated by my fellow humanity's diversity, and love finding what makes them tick and how they perceive the world about them. I do believe that every person has at least one thing they can teach me, even if it is only to understand their mistakes or plight.

But I've got this flip-side where as outgoing and personally interactive as I usually am, I've got to have some downtime and periods of solitude. This last is usually at night, or late at night. I've just got to have periods of quiet solitude to find & balance myself, and to let my creativity & inner spirituality/awareness surface & grow. It's my time of inner-growth, creativity, and soul-searching. And it's critically important! If I don't get it, I start to grow fatigued & morose, and lose my sense of grounding & direction. But if I get enough of it (introspective solitude), I'm one of the biggest people-person interactive extroverts I know!

I recommend for you the site by Hillsdale college where you will get great joy as I do.
hillsdale college online courses

 

[Rexedgar]

That is twice you told us it is you behind us as we see into the mirror.

Look twice under the bed tonight!

 

[oneworld2]

Are you vegetarian?

Yep

 

[oneworld2]

I don't usually call veggies "creatures." I was already thinking about my answer before you wrote the post I quoted.

A horse would see us as a source of food, not as food. Except my sister's old horse, that old bag loved biting my ears.

I understand now, apologies for the initial misunderstanding.

 

[Chomsky]

I recommend for you the site by Hillsdale college where you will get great joy as I do.
hillsdale college online courses

Thanks!

Never heard of the place, but I'm impressed that they have a Great Books program and do not take federal monies so they can remain independent. I applaud both.

I participate in a Great Books Program as an extracurricular activity, and I loved it. I also went to a university that refused to take federal funding, as well. Unfortunately, that hindered their ability somewhat to do research in some areas I would have liked to seen, but they did a reasonable-enough job on their own, and the sense of freedom was palpable. It was a very egalitarian performance based environment, and the administration was extremely responsive to the student body. The administration could cut slack on us when deserved, as well as crack down on us when deserved. There was lots of individual lee-way to deal with each student as an individual, rather than be stuck to rigid rules. It also was a Faith-based education and community, and I fit like a glove. It was a great place!

Anyway, thanks for sharing this. No idea how you knew it was right up my alley, but I'm grateful you did.

 

[Robertinfremont]

Thanks!

Never heard of the place, but I'm impressed that they have a Great Books program and do not take federal monies so they can remain independent. I applaud both.

I participate in a Great Books Program as an extracurricular activity, and I loved it. I also went to a university that refused to take federal funding, as well. Unfortunately, that hindered their ability somewhat to do research in some areas I would have liked to seen, but they did a reasonable-enough job on their own, and the sense of freedom was palpable. It was a very egalitarian performance based environment, and the administration was extremely responsive to the student body. The administration could cut slack on us when deserved, as well as crack down on us when deserved. There was lots of individual lee-way to deal with each student as an individual, rather than be stuck to rigid rules. It also was a Faith-based education and community, and I fit like a glove. It was a great place!

Anyway, thanks for sharing this. No idea how you knew it was right up my alley, but I'm grateful you did.

I hoped it would help many posters. I have the Great Books.

My first set was won by me in 1964. I noticed in the SF examiner or Chronicle a column presented from the Great Books.
I was very pleased to be declared the winner due to the question I mailed to the paper.

After the divorce from my first wife, events happened so I stored my books at my cousins home. I went to his home later to gather them but he did not like them and tossed all the library into the garbage.

Around 20 years later and ago, I bought the books from a half price book store.
The Great Books is a wonderful addition to anybody's library.
Not expecting anything to come up from my entry mailed to the paper was the shock of the Great Books sent to me free of charge and my brief question that wo

 

[Triton]

Unless they're sucking on your dick or close friends, people can't be enjoyed unless you're above the legal driving limit.

 

[ASHES]

Unless they're sucking on your dick or close friends, people can't be enjoyed unless you're above the legal driving limit.

30 MPH?

 

[Triton]

30 MPH?

No I mean like DUI stuff. I dont know the American rates. 0.9 BAV I believe?

 

[ASHES]

No I mean like DUI stuff. I dont know the American rates. 0.9 BAV I believe?

.9 would kill you in a second. The NIHS standard adopted by most states is .08% BAC.

 

[Triton]

.9 would kill you in a second. The NIHS standard adopted by most states is .08% BAC.

0.09 then.

 

[ASHES]

0.09 then.

 

[Triton]

What the **** are you talking about.

 

[ASHES]

What the **** are you talking about.

Your attempts at edginess are noted. You could have just said "No" instead of "I pray for another holocaust" or "let's break the law like an idiot."

 

[Triton]

Your attempts at edginess are noted. You could have just said "No" instead of "I pray for another holocaust" or "let's break the law like an idiot."

I'm deeply suicidal and misanthropic. I wish I was just being edgy but I have no hope and every day is a battle. I dabble in alcoholism. In my teenage days I was hit by a lot of "le edge" stuff by other internet goers, but unfortunately the "edginess" has not gone away after all these years. I'm deeply mentally ill, and I have issues that should assessed by professionals. When I say "I pray for another holocaust" it is just a projection of my self hatred. I don't give a shit if other people die or not, but in the light of a genocide, my death would be much more likely.

 

[ASHES]

I'm deeply suicidal and misanthropic. I wish I was just being edgy but I have no hope and every day is a battle. I dabble in alcoholism. In my teenage days I was hit by a lot of "le edge" stuff by other internet goers, but unfortunately the "edginess" has not gone away after all these years. I'm deeply mentally ill, and I have issues that should assessed by professionals. When I say "I pray for another holocaust" it is just a projection of my self hatred. I don't give a shit if other people die or not, but in the light of a genocide, my death would be much more likely.

Interesting. What do you think you will benefit by participating here, or is it more of a misery loves company kinda deal?

 

[Daisy]

I can get along with most people on a superficial level but I don't like about half the people I get to know. I find, eventually, most think that the word friend is synonymous with sucker. In other words, they expect a price for their friendship. I don't need to be liked so much that I let people walk all over me.

I try to be polite, generous, and socially charming but I simply can't get too close to neighbors, acquaintances, and even some family members because of not wanting to be used or harassed. Boundaries.

And I definitely never talk about politics or religion, even with those I agree with. When those subjects are broached, I often grin and nod my head but don't respond.

I care about others and never wish harm on them, but damn, some are just assholes with bad attitudes.

 

[Triton]

Interesting. What do you think you will benefit by participating here, or is it more of a misery loves company kinda deal?

I have contacted moderators about having my account deleted. I've deleted my reddit account and most social media which isnt directly tied to my real identity. I don't want online presence, but I participate here because it's an outlet for my suffering. My abrasive posts exist only as a catharsis because I truly want to hurt other people all the time, but I don't mainly due to legal repercussions. This isn't an attempt to be "edgy". The circumstances of my upbringing and life experiences has brought me to this, and every day I have to resist my urges to act out violently is torture. I have now confined myself to my apartment to ease the urge, but I fear my life will end in prison and ultimately suicide.

 

[ASHES]

..., but I fear my life will end in prison and ultimately suicide.

Only if you want it to.

People may not appreciate being a punching bag, so maybe tone it down a little if you're looking for any kind of positive feedback. If you're not, you'll probably only be taken as an emotionally manipulative troll and ignored. Maybe the basement is where you'll find catharsis.