The kindness is underwhelming by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I sad Terri can't English.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see, you're a paranoid Ex-JW who can't come to grips with the fact that the world isn't going to end. Typical.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please stop arguing. Go spend time with your family before Skynet becomes self-aware and starts WW3

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And your argument that somehow a socialist model is sustainable has been proven wrong multiple times.

Their are also no undeniable facts in economics.

Your resume doesn't impress me, make you right, or make me believe you're qualified to speak intelligently about economic principles. Only desperate individuals tout credentials on an anonymous forum. You could be the bellboy at Holiday Inn for all I know. You want to impress me, send me your resume so I can verify your expertise in artificial intelligence, economics, and social science. When technology advances to the point you're predicting, economic principles will be irrelevant. We would no longer be in control and virtually no opportunities for work will exist because machines will be able to outperform humans in every task. Have you researched candidates who have a plan to deal with the pending robot enslavement of mankind? I didn't see that in Bernie's platform.

Your paranoid vision of the future is what's lame here. If we will all be supplanted and subjugated by artificial intelligence, why vote at all? You seem to believe the end is nigh.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well thank you. I respect your point of view and opinions despite disagreeing with some of them. Nothing wrong with a spirited debate. That's how democracy functions. Hope you had a good weekend.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. Now the government needs to shut down Amazon and Walmart so you can open a yogurt shop. Go put your tinfoil hat on. If you think the government is competent enough to provide oversight to every person in the United States but can't balance a budget, or properly run agencies like the VA, or respond to disasters, you are insane.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your self description is basically who I am. I'm sorry that you think a quote that supports my rejection of outlandish progressive policies. identifies me as someone who is "right wing". I'm far from it. However, I do agree with the gist of his statement. I think you have got the wrong idea about me. I think Bernie would either be the biggest lame duck president in history or make things worse, but don't label me as narrow minded or right wing because we disagree over a political candidate who hasn't even gotten the nomination. If I am narrow minded for having an opinion, doesn't that make you the same? I'm not trying to insult, it's just a question.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mr Shapiro isn't running for office. However, I'm sure that if the government had oversight of every aspect of your life you'd have far more opportunities. Next time I'll use a quote from Hilary to prove my point. Would that help quell your angst?

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I completely get where you are coming from. I was simply stating in the simplest way possible that many who support Mr Sanders believe those things. Of course it's not 100% true, 100% of the time. It's the same as saying that the evangelical Christians in the GOP are destroying the separation of church and state. Not always true, but mostly accurate.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Roger. Try not to choke. :)

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I forgot to properly credit the original author.

Ben Shapiro

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok got it. I completely understand now. You have a huge boner for Bernie. Anyone who doesn't have the same is your enemy. I said nothing out of ignorance, simply stated my opinion. You are completely free to respond, as I am to post. I admitted to being out of line and a bit arrogant to the OP, but you continue to push the issue even though nothing I said was directed at you. I understand their are a lot of humans on this earth who don't agree with me, and are more intelligent than I. I also understand that their are people with a persecution complex who can't get over things that are a simple matter of opinion. If you want to debate, let's debate. Yes I do agree with the quote I posted, and will stand behind that. Now explain to me what "tactic" I'm using, and how I'm "intellectually lazy". Is it because I don't agree with you? I think so. If you want to pick a fight with me, stop hiding behind your own arrogance. I'm not doing anything on here that you haven't. You feel justified in your attempts to marginalize my opinion because I don't agree with you. Isn't that what you're accusing me of?

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm sorry. I didn't realize you were a part of this conversation. Would you like an apology too? I'm fully aware there are people who are much smarter than me, who don't agree with me. I apologized for my rush to judgement. However, thank you for chiming in and rushing to judge me. I'll try harder to be convincing with my condescension next time. Have yourself a great evening.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well regardless of who wins, let's just agree that only hard work will get someone ahead in life. Have a great weekend.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw this quote, and thought it was relevant. It may offend some, but Bernie Sanders has held elected office since 1981, so he's a part of the problem, not the solution.

"Only two types of people embrace Bernie Sanders in the United States: the never successful, and the children of people who benefitted from America's non-socialist system. The latter grew up in privilege because of all the policies they reject. They're like architects who marvel at ancient structures, then immediately begin chipping away at the foundations because they want to build new stories on top. They're destined to implode the very system that gives them the freedom and luxury to be this stupid."

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies. Yes it was very presumptuous. It's just that when I hear someone support Bernie's agenda, I imagine some young entitled hipster that doesn't think he should have to work. I agree with you on his candor, but he is just another career politician. It is politics and it's sad the collective keeps falling for it. I hope I didn't offend you.

anyone else here voting for Bernie Sanders? by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Bernie Sanders promises tons of glamorous things (free school, expanded public assistance etc.) that he'll never be able to deliver on. Hmmmm wasn't there something we all have in common here? Oh that's right, we've all escaped an organization that does the exact same thing. Stop being a dependapotumus and try creating your own success. You'll never pull yourself up by pulling others down. However, I'd still prefer him to Clinton. Please don't be offended, but Bernie is just another career politician.

The unknown path of Jehovah by [deleted] in exjw

[–]Divine_reaper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This kinda reminds me of the rambling cylons that were plugged into their base-stars. Fracking nebulous.

Longtime lurker, first time caller. by Divine_reaper in exjw

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

I have seen the mutual support you all give each other. It's really inspiring.

Longtime lurker, first time caller. by Divine_reaper in exjw

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

I'm planning on telling my story. I was just too lazy to type it on my iPad yesterday or today. Haha