We're pretty lucky, things could be epicly more fucked up. We could still be living under a tyrant that could horrifically torture us to death at a whim for example. I value those things that end sufferring.
I woud say that it dpends on what you consider to be suffering...offten times one suffering ends and an other starts one may be less then the other but none the less the suffering is still there.
Yes, living under a tyrant who can torture you at will is pretty awful. However, living under a President who dismisses the US Constitution at equal will is pretty terrifying all on its own.
We shouldn't be comparing ourselves to things like starvation. Instead, we should be comparing ourselves to healthy eating. See the difference, you queers? Once you return to those expectations, your tolerance for bullshit becomes ZERO.
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Anonymous2007-07-21 23:45 ID:kdgmtxqw
Damn it, RedCream. I could marry you.
The 8th Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. If the government disregards the rule of law, you won't be tortured by a tyrant. You'll be tortured by 535 tyrants.
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Anonymous2007-07-22 5:29 ID:ANSLx5tD
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Yes, that sounds very much like utilitarianism. The issue though is that utilitarianism cannot be achieved and is difficult to define or regulate.
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Anonymous2007-07-22 6:12 ID:ANSLx5tD
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I find that insulting. Why must I stop thinking about how lucky I am and think about how "oppressed" I am by the evil capitalists who run the waffle house franchise? I'm not joining the victim parade, I have self respect, I will think whatever the fuck I want.
I will consider the fact double whoppers with bacon and cheese are temptingly delicious AND the fact that I am very lucky, should not take what I have for granted and see reason to help reduce sufferring in others.
#6, you can find that insulting all you want, since that's an important part of liberty. However, if you truly want to capitalize on your luck and reduce the suffering of others, work on replacing your Fascist leaders with those who actually believe in the framework of a Republic, not an Empire.
Yes, I am a nazi. So? I dont see any problem. I embraced my fascist soul long ago and I am happy together with my Hitler (who is a cute b/w Fuhrer!). We have a fucking lot of friends in and outside of Germany and I am pretty slim and good looking.
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Anonymous2007-07-22 19:33 ID:apSoY1mV
Yes, I am a Republican. So? I don't see any problem. I embraced my lack of a soul long ago and I am happy together with my money (which has bought me lots of gay prostitutes!). We have a fucking lot of lobbyists with or without dignity and I am pretty fat and balding.
But thanks anyway asshole. Go and pursue your stupid liberal shit while I have SEX with my blow-up doll.
Yes, #19 (i.e. Harry), with that Hermione dancin' around you all the time, and you put on our hat and robe for ME. Now, if the prevailing condition of an "unpenetrated Hermione" isn't gay, I don't know what is. Rowling should have insisted that Hermione be featured in each scene with a driblet of semen on her lips to indicate her baser pursuits; to not offend Mr and Mrs Book Buyer, all the hot sucksex can remain offstage.
#21, Spoiler: Harry turns out to be a weeaboo, so Ron snaps at the chance and takes Hermione. Harry must rape his chink hard to vent his sexual frustration and with such ferocity he bypasses multiple contraceptives 3 times in his life.