So proud of my home state

[hog88]

I wouldn't say I am in the closet, I speak my mind and answer people truthfully. You can put me in whatever category you see fit, but I doubt most progressives would say I am a progressive.

Most progressives won't admit they are progressives.

 

[hog88]

Well, when Heaven comes to Earth, we can consider that. Until then, society needs guardrails.

The guardrails are simple, don't hurt (broad term) other people. Beyond that what do you need to be told not to do?

 

[volgr]

The guardrails are simple, don't hurt (broad term) other people. Beyond that what do you need to be told not to do?

That isn't simple. Hurt comes in many forms.

 

[MercyPercy]

The obsession many of y'all have with what other people do with their own bodies, and not just in the aspect of trans surgery, will never cease to amaze me.

 

[luthervol]

The guardrails are simple, don't hurt (broad term) other people. Beyond that what do you need to be told not to do?

You need to be told what society has determined to be hurtful to other people and not.

 

[Go aeiou]

You need to be told what society has determined to be hurtful to other people and not.

Am I gonna have to get undivorced. A lot of hurt there. From what I've been told her 2nd divorce was hurtful also.

 

[hog88]

That isn't simple. Hurt comes in many forms.

What guardrails do you need to live?

 

[hog88]

You need to be told what society has determined to be hurtful to other people and not.

Really? You have have to be told what's hurtful to other people? Are you 12?

 

[utvolpj]

You need to be told what society has determined to be hurtful to other people and not.

That's the current leftie dream state. Being hurtful should not necessarily be illegal. It's the basis of our laws already

 

[McDad]

Really? You have have to be told what's hurtful to other people? Are you 12?

He set the hook.

Good luck, my friend.

 

[luthervol]

Really? You have have to be told what's hurtful to other people? Are you 12?

Nope, nor am I debilitatingly naïve.

 

[hog88]

Nope, nor am I debilitatingly naïve.

Ok, what would you be doing that hurts others if the government didn't outlaw it?

 

[VOLS INC.]

Really? You have have to be told what's hurtful to other people? Are you 12?

I am not even opposed to the information sharing. It’s the reaction after.

“Hey bro. I just want you know there have been a lot of studies conducted and not affirming someones gender identity can be harmful”.

The information is fine. It’s the name calling and the pursuit of legislation to make my life a living hell if I don’t agree and adhere to the information being presented that bothers me.

 

[luthervol]

Ok, what would you be doing that hurts others if the government didn't outlaw it?

Probably nothing, but I'm not overly motivated by greed, have a healthy amount of empathy, and believe philosophically in the "golden rule".
If all individuals functioned appropriately, there would be little need for government. Governments have always been called upon to compensate for the shortcomings of the individuals/society.

 

[VOLS INC.]

Probably nothing, but I'm not overly motivated by greed, have a healthy amount of empathy, and believe philosophically in the "golden rule".
If all individuals functioned appropriately, there would be little need for government. Governments have always been called upon to compensate for the shortcomings of the individuals/society.

And clearly humility is one of your finest characteristics…

 

[hog88]

Probably nothing, but I'm not overly motivated by greed, have a healthy amount of empathy, and believe philosophically in the "golden rule".
If all individuals functioned appropriately, there would be little need for government. Governments have always been called upon to compensate for the shortcomings of the individuals/society.

Then why do all governments fail at compensating for the short comings of individuals?

 

[luthervol]

And clearly humility is one of your finest characteristics…

I sometimes struggle with that one...... especially when in the PF.

 

[luthervol]

Then why do all governments fail at compensating for the short comings of individuals?

I wouldn't say they fail. After all, humans have pretty much claimed dominance over the planet and governments have been a key component of human evolution.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Then why do all governments fail at compensating for the short comings of individuals?

Because our best and brightest stay as far away from govt as possible...

 

[luthervol]

Because our best and brightest stay as far away from govt as possible...

Which obviously isn't a good thing. We should vote for the best and brightest in every primary. We get what we vote for.

 

[hog88]

I wouldn't say they fail. After all, humans have pretty much claimed dominance over the planet and governments have been a key component of human evolution.

How so?

 

[McDad]

Because our best and brightest stay as far away from govt as possible...

Obviously I am in the group of best and brightest so I speak from experience.

You couldn't pay me enough to be in politics.

 

[hog88]

Obviously I am in the group of best and brightest so I speak from experience.

You couldn't pay me enough to be in politics.

Or in the bureaucracy.

 

[BigOrangeMojo]

Obviously I am in the group of best and brightest so I speak from experience.

You couldn't pay me enough to be in politics.

Honestly, you are too intelligent to be in politics and you can't even brain...

 

[volfanhill]

Obviously I am in the group of best and brightest so I speak from experience.

You couldn't pay me enough to be in politics.

You only say that bc government salary doesn't come close to paying what you make doing lap dances at Swinging Richard's. You can't afford the pay cut.