To stray from the comments so far may I say that I object to one more project being handed to Quebec while they continue to talk separation. For the last few decades they’ve been getting all kinds of perks to help convince them to stay. That has to come to an abrupt end.
These ineffectual, half assed attempts are only going to scare the rest of them underground.
While I completely agree that generalizations lack fairness in allowing for individual circumstances, I am also a firm believer in assigning responsibility to all members of a group, regardless of their individual beliefs or actions. I take this approach because I am very much against said individuals saying “It’s not my problem” or “I didn’t cause this” and not offering themselves up for a solution. There have been reported increased numbers of Israeli’s and USAsians leaving their countries as a way to stand up for their beliefs. I don’t think they are standing up for anything but rather running away. I have no time for these dodgers. Specific to Israel, I think many of it’s citizens support the activities of their government. The main factors I see contributing to this are a long history of attacks on their existence, the misinformation propagated by a suspect media (not just in Isreal) and the long running religious dogma of the Jews being the chosen people. There are many other factors that deserve recognition for the very same reason that the motivations of any individual need to be recognized outside that of the group. Ultimately I don’t think recognizing the causes serves any purpose in addressing the current situation.
We have yet to discover how bad it’s current impact has been.
Didn’t know about the ePetition existing. What a great addition to government. I’ll be looking into and supporting this for Canada too. Thanks.
Allowing for the active mind, my thought of “doing nothing” was meant as a neutral activity that’s purpose is neither positive or negative. I guess, as with all topics, generalizations do little to address the points they are being used to support. I appreciate your post as I’m always interested in thinking about all the ways we exist. Perhaps, if Buddhism’s first truth is this, then it is meant as a way to cope with the suffering that was/is common in life. Either your own or that which you feel through your empathy with others. I personally don’t require this base case in order to deal with the world as I encounter it. Thanks again.
Thanks for this. I’ve always been interested in Buddhism but have never taken it further. As an agnostic I find it’s the only religion I could possibly pursue. I like the concept of pleasure as being an impermanent experience but I think you could therefore say that suffering is impermanent as well rather than the default state. If you are doing nothing, is that suffering?
All small farm operations will fall first, leaving them to be bought by big agra. It’s a feature not a bug.
It’s his battle against birthright citizenship.
Years ago they gave Apple a patent for using your face to open your phone, neither of which are technologies with any link to Apple. That’s all you need to know.
The title alone added to my belief that the prison system is not a solution to anything. Pay taxpayer dollars to “punish” someone until they’re so old that you pay them taxpayer dollars in retirement. We truly are the dumbest species.
Sorry, sometimes I’m embarassingly slow.
Thanks for the info. I love this. Sorry for being late to reply.
There is no doubt in my mind that the time has come to end this!
Holy fuck, get your heading straight!
I don’t know how many more truths I can handle. Can’t someone just please lie to me?
I really loved programming back then too. And don’t forget arrogance and self promotion (though maybe covered under rude).
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Thanks for this.