A particularly pathological form of idiocy (Page 4/7) 2.5 JAN 13, 05:30 PM quote Originally posted by williegoat: Much of what Jordan Peterson says used to be called "common sense". The fact that he has to say it implies that it is no longer common, and that is disappointing. There are far too many people who have not had the opportunity of experience that develops common sense. I believe this is the result of a life which is too easy. Strength is developed from adversity. Agreed. Couple that with a society that more and more rewards victimhood and there is little motivation to even learn or think for ones self. rinselberg JAN 13, 05:47 PM quote Originally posted by 2.5: Some of you keep saying boogeyman, as if they'd really like to convince folks that it doesnt exist. The same seem to be upset that Jordan Petersen says what he says. This is not surprising to me. All the while race baiting is used by politicians and media, and identity politics grow and are implemented into our society and places of work. It is hard ot believe you don't actually notice this. I have taken notice--big time notice--of the Identity Politics that's become endemic to this country. There's Identity Politics, and then there's the exploitation of Identity Politics. A certain level of Identity Politics is OK--even a good thing. It's when it goes beyond, and too often it does go beyond, on both sides (or all sides) of the political and cultural spectrum. My problem with Jordan Peterson is that I see him taking this one aspect of everything that's at play--Identity Politics--but is he blind to everything else that's going on? Is he trying to sweep a lot of other important things under the rug and only talk about Identity Politics? I wonder what Jordan Peterson thinks about January 6. You (2.5) have seen and heard a great deal more of Jordan Peterson than I have. Speaking of January 6, you might want to check the new January 6 thread, because two fairly dramatic news stories about it have just emerged earlier today. I already posted one. I'm about to post the other one. On the January 6 thread. 2.5 JAN 14, 09:00 AM quote Originally posted by rinselberg: My problem with Jordan Peterson is that I see him taking this one aspect of everything that's at play--Identity Politics--but is he blind to everything else that's going on? Is he trying to sweep a lot of other important things under the rug and only talk about Identity Politics? . No. He experienced a sort of perfect storm, where someone with his background in psyche, and who also studied history, was being told (among other things) what he was allowed to say. When he said no, it got noticed, this created a platform. Other important things? We cant all fight against every injustice at once. olejoedad JAN 14, 09:45 AM quote Originally posted by ray b: the REDS UNDER THE BEDS ARE DEAD and have been for years your fool is ranting about 50's fears rerun way too late maybe he should be on about the rise of the reich as that is a far more clear and present danger to the homeland but that would upset the pigs for the rump faction of his cult maybe he could go on about some real danger but beating a dead horse is a reichwing theme and is good for fund raising or I guess he could just get a real job and do something useful ? BS - the Reds under the Bed are almost in control of this nations governments - at all levels. And rayb, you are one of them. 2.5 JAN 14, 09:59 AM ray b JAN 14, 10:25 AM quote Originally posted by olejoedad: BS - the Reds under the Bed are almost in control of this nations governments - at all levels. And rayb, you are one of them. you mistake the ranting of the reich-wing for facts the fakenews has been accepted as gospel by the gullable just a truth break in the mounting BS here NO COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT EVER REPLACED A LIBERAL GOVERNMENT EVERY COMMIE TAKE OVER WAS FROM A RIGHTWING GOVERNMENT THE PROVEN WAY TO PREVENT A COMMIE TAKE OVER IS DO NOT HAVE A RIGHTWING GOVERNMENT sourmash JAN 14, 10:26 AM quote Originally posted by olejoedad: BS - the Reds under the Bed are almost in control of this nations governments - at all levels. And rayb, you are one of them. ray b means that he understands that the only thing preventing a totalitarian/authoritarian takeover in our lifetime is the right wing population. blackrams JAN 14, 10:39 AM I'd be very interested to learn ray b's attitude toward such things as the current election/voting bills currently being pushed, social entitlements and the Defund the Police movement........ Rams ray b JAN 14, 11:42 AM quote Originally posted by blackrams: I'd be very interested to learn ray b's attitude toward such things as the current election/voting bills currently being pushed, social entitlements and the Defund the Police movement........ Rams I think all citizens should be required to vote and FINED if they do not we should be able to vote by phone computer mail or any other quick convenient way BTW i THINK EVERY BIG LAW RULE ECT SHOULD BE UP FOR THE VOTE no idea what you call ''social entitlements'' welfare '' for the rich perhaps ? cops need TO BE UNDER CONTROL, NO IMMUNITY FOR ANY ACTIONS, FOLLOW THE LAW LIKE EVERYONE ELSE STOP STEALING PEOPLE'S MONEY AND PROPERTY WITHOUT REAL COURT HEARINGS CHURN THE RANKS BY FIRING THE BOTTOM 10% EVERY YEAR LIMIT COP UNIONS POWER 2.5 JAN 14, 02:43 PM quote Originally posted by ray b: you mistake the ranting of the reich-wing for facts the fakenews has been accepted as gospel by the gullable just a truth break in the mounting BS here NO COMMUNIST GOVERNMENT EVER REPLACED A LIBERAL GOVERNMENT EVERY COMMIE TAKE OVER WAS FROM A RIGHTWING GOVERNMENT THE PROVEN WAY TO PREVENT A COMMIE TAKE OVER IS DO NOT HAVE A RIGHTWING GOVERNMENT Humans use the tools at their disposal to gain and move power around, they'll use those tools no matter what label is on their head, R, D, C, L, etc. Watch for the ideologies not just which label you think is using them. As I said before don't focus so much on the labels. Thats a big part of how we are artificially divided. But yes, the fakenews has been and will always be accepted as gospel by the gullible.