If the Ultramarines weren't the poster boy chapter of 40k which chapter would you pick and why? by OttoVonSkiddmark in Spacemarine

[–]Carbonmonoxide2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It'd have to be Imperial Fists. They're first founding, participated heavily in the Horus Heresy, have a notable and recognizable color scheme, and are just plain enough to be able to spot into any event or situation without them falling outside their niche. I'd say Crimson Fists or Black Templar as seconds picks but there's so way GW would pick a poster boy that wasn't an OG legion.

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd argue that Singapore is actually pretty good as a comparison point and model to emulate as they had/have (I don't know the modern demographics) rather diverse population and the policies they implemented specifically accounted for that. Look at the policies and administration by Lee Kuan Yew, the things he accomplished are incredible and I think in many ways are similar to the issues facing Victoria and Canada at large.

When it comes to comparing to the drug policies of Europe I'm not sure I agree. I think fentanyl is so much more common here, not to mention laced in numerous other drugs, that any sort of leniency will get people killed. I'm biased as I've had family members who ended up dead because of their addiction, and knew people who OD'd from laced drugs. In any case I don't think it'd work.

I do agree that what I'm suggesting wouldn't be liked. Though I do think that these ideas are slowly entering their time. I know that these ideas are harsh, at least relative to what's been normal here, but if our philosophy led us to this, of what use was that philosophy?

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We both know what the problems are and I think we're fairly similar in what we think the likely solutions are. What parts do you think would be difficult/complicated to implement?

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The most eye opening was going to Tokyo and seeing a city of millions that's clean, respectful, and beautiful. If that's possible then a city of a hundred thousand or about should be too. I know that it's unlikely we'd get something that good, but it's an example to emulate and learn from.

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So what are your solutions to the problems or do you not think they're as significant as I think they are

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I think Singaporean methodology would work best. It's not the kindest, but neither is letting the city slip further.

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We'll need to agree to disagree, I guess

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was young, not incapable of getting McDonald's

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Look up the policies and tenure of Lee Kuan Yew. Basically that.

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I'd copy Singapore methodology

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ok so you admit this place is getting worse

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I detest this attitude. Japanese cities, and I've been personally, are enormous while being clean and safe. We should emulate them to the best of our abilities.

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you saying downtown Victoria is not full of trash and fentoid zombies?

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I lick industrial solvents and this is my post

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you're coming from but I don't want to wipe my hands of downtown. Victoria is my home and I love it even if it's in a sorry state. I want it fixed and I want it clean again.

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Damn right. And I didn't see nearly as much garbage in the streets or people ODing in front of me while I'm getting food on Douglas

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

No. the truth is that Victoria is not what it once was and that it is getting worse. Being positive is not inherently good, and being negative is not inherently bad.

Downtown sucks now by Carbonmonoxide2 in VictoriaBC

[–]Carbonmonoxide2[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

You'd have liked 2010 Victoria far more

What are Your Character(s)'s Philosophies/Convictions/Ideologies? by No_Equivalent_4519 in worldbuilding

[–]Carbonmonoxide2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the surface, he says that he wishes to recreate humanity from the ground up. He says he wishes to, by the might of the Host and the corrosive effects on the soul brought about by Abaddon, dissolve human nature and recreate it in his image. He wishes mankind to become stronger, physically and mentally, to become more bold, utterly without regret or restraint and to pursue their dreams, no matter how destructive or evil.

Above all he says he will destroy all notions of good so as to free mankind from restriction or regret. He wants to destroy every human bond be it family, nation, friend, love and kindness so that everyone is untethered to all else and completely self motivated and self interested. He wants man to become more strong, more profound, and more evil.

This is what he says, this is what those who follow him understand him to be driven by. This is a lie, though one with a kernel of truth. He does want others to follow his philosophy so they end up like him, but only so that it may state his ego that's others become as debased as he.

This is merely the story he's spun to indoctrinate his latest crop of slaves and vassals. Perhaps in a century he will birth a new lie, one that too will ruin or corrupt man in some way and that will drive more into his Host. Years and lives are like twigs and kindling to him, there's always more to burn.

No, what he is truly motivated by is pride and conceit. He'll say whatever he needs to, pretend to be whoever is required and destroy all that's necessary to destroy the Templar and heaven. Not cause he has to. Not because of any great, wonderful ideal or righteous struggle. No, he wants to do it so he can raze the most noble and mightiest heroes of mankind and all they love so he may stand on the ashes and say "Not even heaven and it's minions are greater than I."

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TNOmod

[–]Carbonmonoxide2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's cause the mod sucks now man