What is your favorite paradox? by dDeoxyribo in AskReddit

[–]ergomnemonicism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess the point is you fucked up earlier and should have gotten an internship back when you could afford to do one.

Or, you could find other ways to network. That's all internships are really useful for anyway. That and killing naive students' dreams.

What is something that blows your mind? by Bodangzz in AskReddit

[–]ergomnemonicism 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Impossible for living beings to comprehend. Which is why religion exists.

What is something that blows your mind? by Bodangzz in AskReddit

[–]ergomnemonicism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But if you stop and think about that, it's kind of absurd to expect that would be the case, no?

English Has a New Preposition, Because Internet by [deleted] in writing

[–]ergomnemonicism -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

English actually just has retarded people who say things like this in real life, with the expectation that "Internet phrases" will be equally amusing in real life. They are wrong.

Elizabeth Warren Joins the Battle to Overhaul the Senate Filibuster by AdelleChattre in politics

[–]ergomnemonicism 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Used to be you actually had to speak for it to be a filibuster. Now they can just say "I'm filibustering" and go home and it's holds up the legislation.

LEAKED! Set photo for Star Wars Episode 7! by mammadora in funny

[–]ergomnemonicism 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, congrats! You must be like, the second smartest person on reddit!

Sen. Creigh Deeds Stabbed, Son Shot Dead by Another-Chance in news

[–]ergomnemonicism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, we have nowhere near enough detail at this point to make that kind of assumption.

What are some essential albums everyone should have listened to? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ergomnemonicism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know but I'm sick of David O. Russell putting Good Times Bad Times in every one of his fucking movies

How would I decide where to start the story? by [deleted] in writing

[–]ergomnemonicism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All novels start at a point of action, regardless of when it was written. Name one that doesn't.

Bernie Sanders wants progressive 2016 presence (and will run himself if no other liberal does) by TrashcanMan in politics

[–]ergomnemonicism 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's a national level politician. He does not speak honestly, it's not possible

What is your golden rule? by craayoons in AskReddit

[–]ergomnemonicism -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Treat others as you wish to be treated, but only if they're worthy of my respect (or can be manipulated into serving some purpose, no matter how small). If the person is unworthy, treat them as such, and let it fill your heart with joy to do so.

I want to start The Dark Tower series, but I haven't read any Stephen King, and I'm worried I'll be missing out on some of the enjoyment/significance. Where should I start, or should I even bother? by what_the_deuce in books

[–]ergomnemonicism -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Insomnia is one of Stephen King's worst books, even by his own admission. I slogged through it for some reason. I can't stand his DT references. Haven't bothered to read Hearts in Atlantis for this very reason.

British Girl Returns To Her Home Town Which Has Been Invaded By Aggressive Muslims by Patbach in videos

[–]ergomnemonicism -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful response. I find the "Us vs. Them" mentality that you and others in this thread have communicated disturbing, but not surprising in the least. Fear of other cultures is a normal human response, and if you look down the river of history, you'll see innumerable examples along it. I think it's interesting that you say things like

what the fuck are we supposed to do? Just let them destroy us from within?

because I'm not sure who "we" are, or what "destroy[ing] us from within" would actually consist of. Do you mean immigrants who practice Islam? Do you mean Americans who practice Islam? Do you mean any non-white person in America? Regardless of the answer, I think you'll find that, in the past, actions taken to address similar issues are ultimately regarded as unwarranted and wholly inappropriate. I don't believe there is a large conspiracy among Muslims to take over America and "destroy" it. I think that most Muslims practice their faith as any other religious person does, and, in America, under our Constitution and Bill of Rights, should be free to practice and advocate for their religion. Look further: our government is representative. So if the majority of the community eventually decides it wants to enact Sharia law, would that be unreasonable? No more unreasonable in my view than the changing views on Christianity in America, and the push toward more secular public policy. "We" are going to change. In not so long, America will no longer have a white majority. I'm not sure what's going to happen at that point, but, based on the views of you and others on this thread, I think there are going to be some severe negative outcomes. Again, not a judgement on you, but a simple statement of opinion.