Would you marry someone who doesn't take politics seriously?

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Would you marry someone who doesnt take politics seriously?
Yes 51%  51%  [ 20 ]
no 8%  8%  [ 3 ]
it depends 26%  26%  [ 10 ]
i dont know 3%  3%  [ 1 ]
I like mac n cheese! 8%  8%  [ 3 ]
who cares I just want to post 5%  5%  [ 2 ]
Total votes : 39

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17 May 2014, 11:34 am

People who are serious all the time are boring!


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17 May 2014, 11:41 am

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If you struggle to act mature, why do you jump in on threads which are trying - to various degrees of success - to reach some level of mature conversation? Wit is fine. Clumsy shoehorning of aggressive innuendo or the lamest 'women are like this, men are like this' BS, perhaps not.

Why do you get so offended over others getting offended at your 'jokes'?

Saying 'it's just a joke' is no defense. In what way is 'it's just a joke' a defense if it's also purposely insulting and derogatory? And, going by your reaction to certain adverts, how about having a little of the thick skin you demand of others?
Oh Hopper I know you hate my guts and yeah maybe Im being a Hypocrite but you dont know me a well as you think you do Im already over the stupid adverts I don't care anymore nobody cares how I feel anyway so why should I be concearned anymore? I learned to toughen up harden my heart up as well be slightly more apathetic if you will since the world runs on it. I do apologize and they don't have to forgive me during those times i actually feel bad for once they can just hate me more I suppose it makes little difference anymore! *shrug* I get used to recieveing death threats and stalked online anyway this stuff is trivial i don't expect people to care about that either It is what it is. Anyways when I get offended nobody cares and tell me oh boo hoo get over it maybe they should get the same treatment? At least I apologize nobody gives a damn when I feel offended by something no "im sorry you feel that way etc but I suppose everyone can be a hypocrite one way or another. Being serious all the time is exhausting.


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17 May 2014, 1:00 pm

I'm serious but people don't know I'm serious. and I'm lighthearted but people don't know I'm lighthearted.



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17 May 2014, 1:16 pm

I'm sticking with mac 'n cheese. But, only now and then. I like to crumble in some leftover hamburger. And, toss in a dash of Tabasco sauce. Also, caramelizing some onions in the pan is good. Caramelize the onions first, then remove them and set them aside. Next, add water, boil the macaroni and strain. Finally, toss the onions back in with the cheese, crumbled burger and Tabasco. For that point on, it's easy.

Post edit: I also like to use a combination of butter and peanut oil.

Post post edit: Some freshly ground black pepper on top is nice.

Post post post edit: Next time, I might try a sprinkle of diced chives and parsley.

Post post post post edit: Those who are of Mediterranean origin will likely want to substitute freshly diced garlic sautéed in olive oil, in place of the butter and peanut oil.

Post post post post post edit: I'm sure residents of Southeast Asia would enjoy a side of Kimchi. At least, it should be on the table.



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17 May 2014, 1:24 pm

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I might as well there's the whole feminism thingy I don't really take seriously or any other group on that matter I just do my own thing and act immature and joke a lot I am sure there are others out there like that too. Perhaps some people get easily offended over every single little thing to the point they have to be politically correct to the point they cant have fun or be happy anymore I tried that it doesn't work well. I suppose people think immature people like myself are bad and such even though we do good things and have good hearts at times its just we don't always want to let politics and political correctness run our lives. So I was wondering if people would marry people who are always hyper and goofy?


Actually, I wasn't surprised you started a poll, but I would have predicted your question would be more like "[Everyone] Would you marry a Femen?"

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17 May 2014, 1:43 pm

Oh Otaku, I don't hate you. I don't think you're hateworthy. Though you've professed to trolling, all the same I don't think you quite have a grasp on some of the things you say. This isn't the same as someone who is consistently courting offense, and is really to be expected given the nature of the site we're on. And yes, the hypocrisy is pretty galling. But then, those who chastise others for lacking a 'sense of humour' often have thin skins themselves.

You strike me as someone who is lonely, and trying to provoke some sort of comeback connection, however momentary, in really the only way they know. You also strike me as someone who is terrified of causing anger, of being hated, yet expects it to happen, for people to be angry at you, to hate you. I think in part this is behind the provocations - perhaps you would rather get the being hated out the way, than have the horrible anxiety of waiting for it. You are extraordinarily passive-aggressive and self-involved. Pretty much your entire response to feminism is concerned with whether or not feminists - en masse and individual - like you.

I don't share your humour or perspectives, which is fine.

I do object when anyone approaches a serious discussion and, for lack of anything serious to contribute, throws in some 'jokey', insulting remarks or videos which are not of an apt tone. If you can't be serious in a serious discussion, why enter into it?

What have you been offended about such that nobody cared?


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17 May 2014, 3:40 pm

AspieOtaku wrote:
Hopper wrote:
If you struggle to act mature, why do you jump in on threads which are trying - to various degrees of success - to reach some level of mature conversation? Wit is fine. Clumsy shoehorning of aggressive innuendo or the lamest 'women are like this, men are like this' BS, perhaps not.

Why do you get so offended over others getting offended at your 'jokes'?

Saying 'it's just a joke' is no defense. In what way is 'it's just a joke' a defense if it's also purposely insulting and derogatory? And, going by your reaction to certain adverts, how about having a little of the thick skin you demand of others?
Oh Hopper I know you hate my guts and yeah maybe Im being a Hypocrite but you dont know me a well as you think you do Im already over the stupid adverts I don't care anymore nobody cares how I feel anyway so why should I be concearned anymore? I learned to toughen up harden my heart up as well be slightly more apathetic if you will since the world runs on it. I do apologize and they don't have to forgive me during those times i actually feel bad for once they can just hate me more I suppose it makes little difference anymore! *shrug* I get used to recieveing death threats and stalked online anyway this stuff is trivial i don't expect people to care about that either It is what it is. Anyways when I get offended nobody cares and tell me oh boo hoo get over it maybe they should get the same treatment? At least I apologize nobody gives a damn when I feel offended by something no "im sorry you feel that way etc but I suppose everyone can be a hypocrite one way or another. Being serious all the time is exhausting.


"sorry i sexually harassed you but you take things too seriously anyway so i'm not sorry because it was just a joke" isn't much of an apology, ass-hat.

edit* to include: people are less likely to take your "apologies" as genuine if you insist on continuing the actions that make apologising necessary. if you actually made a noticeable and concerted effort to stop doing the things that you later apologise for, perhaps people would be more accepting of your apologies. as it is, your apologies mean exactly squat, nothing, because you obviously have no interest in changing and no interest in NOT sexually harassing people, because you (admittedly) find it entertaining.



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17 May 2014, 10:35 pm

I care about political things but I am or least try to be respectful of those who have different opinions as long they're respectful of mine. I do joke about political stuff too but only with people who joke themselves are at least appreciate my jokes so I voted for Yes of coarse.


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17 May 2014, 10:51 pm

I'm not into politics or world events. If someone were to ask me my political opinion on something I'd have no idea (except on the hot topic issues like abortion, gun control and gay marriage). I'd prefer my partner to be the same, mostly because I sense that people with strong political views think you're ignorant and dumb if you don't have an opinion on something. Personally I find said people rather pretentious. Strong political views will just result in arguments anyway.



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18 May 2014, 12:11 am

starvingartist wrote:
AspieOtaku wrote:
Hopper wrote:
If you struggle to act mature, why do you jump in on threads which are trying - to various degrees of success - to reach some level of mature conversation? Wit is fine. Clumsy shoehorning of aggressive innuendo or the lamest 'women are like this, men are like this' BS, perhaps not.

Why do you get so offended over others getting offended at your 'jokes'?

Saying 'it's just a joke' is no defense. In what way is 'it's just a joke' a defense if it's also purposely insulting and derogatory? And, going by your reaction to certain adverts, how about having a little of the thick skin you demand of others?
Oh Hopper I know you hate my guts and yeah maybe Im being a Hypocrite but you dont know me a well as you think you do Im already over the stupid adverts I don't care anymore nobody cares how I feel anyway so why should I be concearned anymore? I learned to toughen up harden my heart up as well be slightly more apathetic if you will since the world runs on it. I do apologize and they don't have to forgive me during those times i actually feel bad for once they can just hate me more I suppose it makes little difference anymore! *shrug* I get used to recieveing death threats and stalked online anyway this stuff is trivial i don't expect people to care about that either It is what it is. Anyways when I get offended nobody cares and tell me oh boo hoo get over it maybe they should get the same treatment? At least I apologize nobody gives a damn when I feel offended by something no "im sorry you feel that way etc but I suppose everyone can be a hypocrite one way or another. Being serious all the time is exhausting.


"sorry i sexually harassed you but you take things too seriously anyway so i'm not sorry because it was just a joke" isn't much of an apology, ass-hat.

edit* to include: people are less likely to take your "apologies" as genuine if you insist on continuing the actions that make apologising necessary. if you actually made a noticeable and concerted effort to stop doing the things that you later apologise for, perhaps people would be more accepting of your apologies. as it is, your apologies mean exactly squat, nothing, because you obviously have no interest in changing and no interest in NOT sexually harassing people, because you (admittedly) find it entertaining.
I deserved that one if it makes you happy my mother is dying of cancer so I suppose were even you can, relish in my grief. I know sorry probably isn't enough i know you hate me and hope someday I get hit by a car or something just be happy knowing this the fact that I will die someday maybe not today maybe not tommorow but some day a sorry sack of crap who has an immature sense of humor will no longer be around some day may that hatred for me grow it may not be as strong as towards myself but its all good. I dont expect sympathy because well I am garbage that is all I accept it and Im moving on. Take it as the passive aggresive bullcrap your implying im just deciding to take responsibility for my actions. If you want to dwell on what I said fine if you want to hold a grudge and hope I suffer a slow and painful death and relish in it fine im used to it im used to being hated at times I was a total a**hole maybe im always a total a**hole maybe i have no soul I dont know who I am anymore and im no longer going to care. Sometimes you rube me the wrong way and so i get hyper and try to get on your nerves I dont blame you for hating me thats totally fine i know to you Im worse than Hitler.


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18 May 2014, 12:32 am

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I sense that people with strong political views think you're ignorant and dumb if you don't have an opinion on something. Personally I find said people rather pretentious. Strong political views will just result in arguments anyway.
I noticed that too. I feel strongely about some things but I think it's better not to have an opinion than it is to have one bassed on misinformation which there's lots of. There's plenty things I don't have an opinion on because I don't know details of because it's not an issue that's relevant to me or a major thing. Strong political views result in arguments when people try to push those views on others which lots do but not everyone.


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18 May 2014, 12:50 am

AspieOtaku wrote:
starvingartist wrote:
AspieOtaku wrote:
Hopper wrote:
If you struggle to act mature, why do you jump in on threads which are trying - to various degrees of success - to reach some level of mature conversation? Wit is fine. Clumsy shoehorning of aggressive innuendo or the lamest 'women are like this, men are like this' BS, perhaps not.

Why do you get so offended over others getting offended at your 'jokes'?

Saying 'it's just a joke' is no defense. In what way is 'it's just a joke' a defense if it's also purposely insulting and derogatory? And, going by your reaction to certain adverts, how about having a little of the thick skin you demand of others?
Oh Hopper I know you hate my guts and yeah maybe Im being a Hypocrite but you dont know me a well as you think you do Im already over the stupid adverts I don't care anymore nobody cares how I feel anyway so why should I be concearned anymore? I learned to toughen up harden my heart up as well be slightly more apathetic if you will since the world runs on it. I do apologize and they don't have to forgive me during those times i actually feel bad for once they can just hate me more I suppose it makes little difference anymore! *shrug* I get used to recieveing death threats and stalked online anyway this stuff is trivial i don't expect people to care about that either It is what it is. Anyways when I get offended nobody cares and tell me oh boo hoo get over it maybe they should get the same treatment? At least I apologize nobody gives a damn when I feel offended by something no "im sorry you feel that way etc but I suppose everyone can be a hypocrite one way or another. Being serious all the time is exhausting.


"sorry i sexually harassed you but you take things too seriously anyway so i'm not sorry because it was just a joke" isn't much of an apology, ass-hat.

edit* to include: people are less likely to take your "apologies" as genuine if you insist on continuing the actions that make apologising necessary. if you actually made a noticeable and concerted effort to stop doing the things that you later apologise for, perhaps people would be more accepting of your apologies. as it is, your apologies mean exactly squat, nothing, because you obviously have no interest in changing and no interest in NOT sexually harassing people, because you (admittedly) find it entertaining.
I deserved that one if it makes you happy my mother is dying of cancer so I suppose were even you can, relish in my grief. I know sorry probably isn't enough i know you hate me and hope someday I get hit by a car or something just be happy knowing this the fact that I will die someday maybe not today maybe not tommorow but some day a sorry sack of crap who has an immature sense of humor will no longer be around some day may that hatred for me grow it may not be as strong as towards myself but its all good. I dont expect sympathy because well I am garbage that is all I accept it and Im moving on. Take it as the passive aggresive bullcrap your implying im just deciding to take responsibility for my actions. If you want to dwell on what I said fine if you want to hold a grudge and hope I suffer a slow and painful death and relish in it fine im used to it im used to being hated at times I was a total as*hole maybe im always a total as*hole maybe i have no soul I dont know who I am anymore and im no longer going to care. Sometimes you rube me the wrong way and so i get hyper and try to get on your nerves I dont blame you for hating me thats totally fine i know to you Im worse than Hitler.

you really do everything you can to make it almost impossible to feel sorry for you--and yet i still do pity you. that does not excuse or justify your behaviour in any way, because i believe you are mentally and emotionally capable of being responsible for the choices you make and the way you treat people. and you treat people like s**t. please stop talking to me--do not post direct responses to any of my comments on any threads because i will no longer respond to you or acknowledge any of your posts in the future. i hope someday you learn how to control yourself.



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18 May 2014, 12:59 am

I probably wouldn't, because what a person believes in the deepest core of their being affects every area of their life...including political concerns. I wasn't a fan of such things until a few years ago, when it became painfully obvious that most leftists are far more willing to fight for what they want, compared to many conservatives. Its a very sad thing, and I'm not just talking about the ones on TV or in Washington. There's people who favor abortion out there on the street every day, who will proclaim it as the best deal in history with every breath they have...but many who believe in the sacredness of human life are too scared of "offending" folks who'd prefer infant death under the false umbrella of "choice". Guess what, people...you already have a choice that exists outside the law. That's why its called free will. What's important to accept is that every choice, good or bad, has consequences, and no one is exempt. Leftists want some kind of crazy utopia where no one ever bothers anyone else, but history has repeatedly shown moral syncretism always fails. As I've said many times, truth is not defined by belief; its absolute and equally binding for everyone. The only thing that changes is our willingness as people to abide by or reject it.


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18 May 2014, 1:22 am

Politics are stupid sometimes I guess its ok to take them seriously at times once in a while but all the time isn't my cup of tea.


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18 May 2014, 2:17 am

starvingartist wrote:
AspieOtaku wrote:
starvingartist wrote:
AspieOtaku wrote:
Hopper wrote:
If you struggle to act mature, why do you jump in on threads which are trying - to various degrees of success - to reach some level of mature conversation? Wit is fine. Clumsy shoehorning of aggressive innuendo or the lamest 'women are like this, men are like this' BS, perhaps not.

Why do you get so offended over others getting offended at your 'jokes'?

Saying 'it's just a joke' is no defense. In what way is 'it's just a joke' a defense if it's also purposely insulting and derogatory? And, going by your reaction to certain adverts, how about having a little of the thick skin you demand of others?
Oh Hopper I know you hate my guts and yeah maybe Im being a Hypocrite but you dont know me a well as you think you do Im already over the stupid adverts I don't care anymore nobody cares how I feel anyway so why should I be concearned anymore? I learned to toughen up harden my heart up as well be slightly more apathetic if you will since the world runs on it. I do apologize and they don't have to forgive me during those times i actually feel bad for once they can just hate me more I suppose it makes little difference anymore! *shrug* I get used to recieveing death threats and stalked online anyway this stuff is trivial i don't expect people to care about that either It is what it is. Anyways when I get offended nobody cares and tell me oh boo hoo get over it maybe they should get the same treatment? At least I apologize nobody gives a damn when I feel offended by something no "im sorry you feel that way etc but I suppose everyone can be a hypocrite one way or another. Being serious all the time is exhausting.


"sorry i sexually harassed you but you take things too seriously anyway so i'm not sorry because it was just a joke" isn't much of an apology, ass-hat.

edit* to include: people are less likely to take your "apologies" as genuine if you insist on continuing the actions that make apologising necessary. if you actually made a noticeable and concerted effort to stop doing the things that you later apologise for, perhaps people would be more accepting of your apologies. as it is, your apologies mean exactly squat, nothing, because you obviously have no interest in changing and no interest in NOT sexually harassing people, because you (admittedly) find it entertaining.
I deserved that one if it makes you happy my mother is dying of cancer so I suppose were even you can, relish in my grief. I know sorry probably isn't enough i know you hate me and hope someday I get hit by a car or something just be happy knowing this the fact that I will die someday maybe not today maybe not tommorow but some day a sorry sack of crap who has an immature sense of humor will no longer be around some day may that hatred for me grow it may not be as strong as towards myself but its all good. I dont expect sympathy because well I am garbage that is all I accept it and Im moving on. Take it as the passive aggresive bullcrap your implying im just deciding to take responsibility for my actions. If you want to dwell on what I said fine if you want to hold a grudge and hope I suffer a slow and painful death and relish in it fine im used to it im used to being hated at times I was a total as*hole maybe im always a total as*hole maybe i have no soul I dont know who I am anymore and im no longer going to care. Sometimes you rube me the wrong way and so i get hyper and try to get on your nerves I dont blame you for hating me thats totally fine i know to you Im worse than Hitler.

you really do everything you can to make it almost impossible to feel sorry for you--and yet i still do pity you. that does not excuse or justify your behaviour in any way, because i believe you are mentally and emotionally capable of being responsible for the choices you make and the way you treat people. and you treat people like sh**. please stop talking to me--do not post direct responses to any of my comments on any threads because i will no longer respond to you or acknowledge any of your posts in the future. i hope someday you learn how to control yourself.
Then the feeling is mutual don't respond to my post directly either because i don't like you either! I dont like you kapeeche I might not hate you your not important enough to hate your on the mildly annoy list there are 2 people I hate and its not you I merely dislike you because I know everything I do and say makes you mad! So don't talk to me anymore and I wont talk to you anymore its that simple ok? You no longer exist and Im not attracted to you either! So were even! I offended you more than I expected than merly annoy you im sorry thats probably not enough but you know what? Your suggestion is better so tata!


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18 May 2014, 2:20 am

Can some admin please lock this thread, as it is degenerating into ad-hominem attacks?