Here's
a conspiracy theory that I just thought of: they're making the [state] test
difficult so no one can get a job and they'll all be dependent on the
government to take care of them (even if they are perfectly capable of
working), and then we'll become a communist
country, and then the government will have all this power when we're
all miserable. Sort of like if someone broke your legs, handed you a
crutch and then said "see, without me you wouldn't be able to walk."
That seems unlikely, but even still, this test is effed up.
What is up with sexist libertarians? They're contradicting their own
beliefs. I mean, what is liberty if women aren't seen as individual
persons of equal worth to men? It's collectivism, it limits individual
rights, and at worst, it can lead to aggression. Sounds TOTALLY
libertarian to me. Not.
Seriously, just because you believe in
constitutional rights does not mean you have to have all the same views
as the founding fathers.
Being anti-gay is stupid.
Before any of my religious conservative
friends attack me because I'm "against religious freedom," keep this in
mind: I believe that it is wrong for the government to pass
anti-stupidity legislation, so long as the stupidity is not an act of
aggression. That said, I also think it's wrong for the government to
pass laws for mandatory stupidity. Just saying.
Whenever people talk about the pro-life generation, I imagine a rebellious teenager speaking out against abortion even though her parents are vehemently pro-choice. It's more accurate and interesting than wishfully thinking that this generation is going to turn America back to God and/or "traditional values."
I'm
a libertarian. I think it's up to the private sector to genetically
engineer magical talking ponies. And the good thing about that is the
government doesn't do that sort of thing very well anyway. But I totally
agree that the war on drugs sucks. Also, studies have shown that
magical talking ponies may decrease the use of drugs. That way, people
will be healthy without being forced to by the government! Won't that be
great?
So... I hear there's going to be ANOTHER F**** Sh**** of G*** book. Like
she had to torture us with another one (oh, wait, that's kind of her
thing, isn't it?).
I think the final book in the series should go like this:
In order to defend herself (because I don't believe in aggression), Ana
pushes Chris out of that window he always stares out of (and yes, I
called him Chris. Deal with it). The broken glass cuts his skin and he
bleeds a lot. But that's not all. He's impaled (and
blood gushes everywhere), then he's struck by lightning, then acid rain
falls on him, then an anvil falls on his head, and then he gets run
over by a car and eaten by wild animals. He then rots in hell for
eternity and Ana gets access to the therapy she needs. The end.
But
nooooooo, she didn't take my suggestion even though I told her she
wouldn't have to pay me! And even still, she has a ton of money, so
giving me a small percentage wouldn't be a big deal, right?
(This one was never publicly posted on Facebook, but it's worth sharing anyway) Memorial Day (and pretty much any American holiday) tends to bring mixed
feelings for me. Don't get me wrong, I totally respect those who have
voluntarily risked their lives for our freedom. It's when people act
like being in the military automatically makes you a hero that I have a
problem. What about those who have committed war crimes? And what about
those who had to fight in the military because they had no other choice?
Also, here are a few words on patriotism: I am all for
life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. I'm all for Constitutional
rights. I'm fine with the American flag and other patriotic symbols. It
is when people take away these freedoms we're supposed to enjoy in the
name of patriotism that I can't stand. People have risked so much, even
their lives, to protect our freedom (and I'm not just talking about
soldiers), and we honor them by trying to censor free speech that may be
offensive to them and/or their loved ones?
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