I once saw a high school teacher lead a simple, powerful exercise to teach his class about privilege and social mobility. He started by giving each student a scrap piece of paper and asked them to crumple it up.

Then he moved the recycling bin to the front of the room.

He said, “The game is simple — you all represent the country’s population. And everyone in the country has a chance to become wealthy and move into the upper class.”

“To move into the upper class, all you must do is throw your wadded-up paper into the bin while sitting in your seat.”

The students in the back of the room immediately piped up, “This is unfair!” They could see the rows of students in front of them had a much better chance.

Everyone took their shots, and — as expected — most of the students in the front made it (but not all) and only a few students in the back of the room made it.

He concluded by saying, “The closer you were to the recycling bin, the better your odds. This is what privilege looks like. Did you notice how the only ones who complained about fairness were in the back of the room?”

"By contrast, people in the front of the room were less likely to be aware of the privilege they were born into. All they can see is 10 feet between them and their goal.”

"Your job — as students who are receiving an education — is to be aware of your privilege. And use this particular privilege called “education” to do your best to achieve great things, all the while advocating for those in the rows behind you.”

Nathan W. Pyle

Good one....

John Smith wrote on Feb 15^th, 2016 at 9:29pm:

I once saw a high school teacher lead a simple, powerful exercise to teach his class about privilege and social mobility. He started by giving each student a scrap piece of paper and asked them to crumple it up. Then he moved the recycling bin to the front of the room. He said, “The game is simple — you all represent the country’s population. And everyone in the country has a chance to become wealthy and move into the upper class.” “To move into the upper class, all you must do is throw your wadded-up paper into the bin while sitting in your seat.” The students in the back of the room immediately piped up, “This is unfair!” They could see the rows of students in front of them had a much better chance. Everyone took their shots, and — as expected — most of the students in the front made it (but not all) and only a few students in the back of the room made it. He concluded by saying, “The closer you were to the recycling bin, the better your odds. This is what privilege looks like. Did you notice how the only ones who complained about fairness were in the back of the room?” "By contrast, people in the front of the room were less likely to be aware of the privilege they were born into. All they can see is 10 feet between them and their goal.” "Your job — as students who are receiving an education — is to be aware of your privilege. And use this particular privilege called “education” to do your best to achieve great things, all the while advocating for those in the rows behind you.” Nathan W. Pyle

When the upper and middle class trendy lefties stop drinking their expensive wines and boutique beers, holidaying overseas, buying European cars, buying suburban mansions, and start donating their own time and money to those in need, then I'll 'check my privilege'.

When I went to school, the dills always sat at the back of the class...

I understood high school education is compulsory, rather than a privilege. That's how it was when I attended high school

Postmodern Trendoid III wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 12:27am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 15th, 2016 at 9:29pm: I once saw a high school teacher lead a simple, powerful exercise to teach his class about privilege and social mobility. He started by giving each student a scrap piece of paper and asked them to crumple it up. Then he moved the recycling bin to the front of the room. He said, “The game is simple — you all represent the country’s population. And everyone in the country has a chance to become wealthy and move into the upper class.” “To move into the upper class, all you must do is throw your wadded-up paper into the bin while sitting in your seat.” The students in the back of the room immediately piped up, “This is unfair!” They could see the rows of students in front of them had a much better chance. Everyone took their shots, and — as expected — most of the students in the front made it (but not all) and only a few students in the back of the room made it. He concluded by saying, “The closer you were to the recycling bin, the better your odds. This is what privilege looks like. Did you notice how the only ones who complained about fairness were in the back of the room?” "By contrast, people in the front of the room were less likely to be aware of the privilege they were born into. All they can see is 10 feet between them and their goal.” "Your job — as students who are receiving an education — is to be aware of your privilege. And use this particular privilege called “education” to do your best to achieve great things, all the while advocating for those in the rows behind you.” Nathan W. Pyle When the upper and middle class trendy lefties stop drinking their expensive wines and boutique beers, holidaying overseas, buying European cars, buying suburban mansions, and start donating their own time and money to those in need, then I'll 'check my privilege'.

What do you have against wine and beer, doc?  Are you suggesting people should enjoy wine or beer if they intend to advocate for a fair society?  How does that remotely make any sense?

Bias_2012 wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 4:55am:

I understood high school education is compulsory, rather than a privilege. That's how it was when I attended high school

Whilst it may have been only compulsory to the recalcitrants it was actually a privilege to the rest who benefited from a free education.

Postmodern Trendoid III wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 12:27am:

When the upper and middle class trendy lefties stop drinking their expensive wines and boutique beers, holidaying overseas, buying European cars, buying suburban mansions, and start donating their own time and money to those in need, then I'll 'check my privilege'.

who asked you to 'check' your privileges?

Maybe you could offer some refos a couple of your rentals, rent free, eh Slumlord? You know, just to help out some of the people at the back of the room.

double plus good wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 10:37am:

Maybe you could offer some refos a couple of your rentals, rent free, eh Slumlord? You know, just to help out some of the people at the back of the room.

you probably thought that sounded clever :D :D :D

Perhaps things go in cycles. From being relatively egalitarian - and prior to that hierarchical - our society has moved again to the inequality & privilege end of the scale.

that's a good one john..

but its a shame its a bit too late for you though.. and the other welfare bums on the forum like LTYC, Gweegy, Mothballs etc..

;)

and not forgetting kat...  ;D

Capitalism. Yay.

Extreme capitalism is destroying the world. How can the majority be happy when a capitalist system looks after a tiny percentage??

Postmodern Trendoid III wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 12:27am:

John Smith wrote on Feb 15th, 2016 at 9:29pm: I once saw a high school teacher lead a simple, powerful exercise to teach his class about privilege and social mobility. He started by giving each student a scrap piece of paper and asked them to crumple it up. Then he moved the recycling bin to the front of the room. He said, “The game is simple — you all represent the country’s population. And everyone in the country has a chance to become wealthy and move into the upper class.” “To move into the upper class, all you must do is throw your wadded-up paper into the bin while sitting in your seat.” The students in the back of the room immediately piped up, “This is unfair!” They could see the rows of students in front of them had a much better chance. Everyone took their shots, and — as expected — most of the students in the front made it (but not all) and only a few students in the back of the room made it. He concluded by saying, “The closer you were to the recycling bin, the better your odds. This is what privilege looks like. Did you notice how the only ones who complained about fairness were in the back of the room?” "By contrast, people in the front of the room were less likely to be aware of the privilege they were born into. All they can see is 10 feet between them and their goal.” "Your job — as students who are receiving an education — is to be aware of your privilege. And use this particular privilege called “education” to do your best to achieve great things, all the while advocating for those in the rows behind you.” Nathan W. Pyle When the upper and middle class trendy lefties stop drinking their expensive wines and boutique beers, holidaying overseas, buying European cars, buying suburban mansions, and start donating their own time and money to those in need, then I'll 'check my privilege'.

True, Mistie, but you gave up Australia for a Muslim country, no?

Comrade, you must report to Hut 23 for scheduled re-education on the socialist benefits of good relations with our capitalist brothers.

double plus good wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 12:56pm:

Extreme capitalism is destroying the world. How can the majority be happy when a capitalist system looks after a tiny percentage??

They can look at what they have, not what others have.

... wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 12:58pm:

double plus good wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 12:56pm: Extreme capitalism is destroying the world. How can the majority be happy when a capitalist system looks after a tiny percentage?? They can look at what they have, not what others have.

Or don't have.

double plus good wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 12:56pm:

Extreme capitalism is destroying the world. How can the majority be happy when a capitalist system looks after a tiny percentage??

What in the bugger are you talking about? Capitalism exploits and subordinates all human activity to and for private profit.

The choice is before you: either humanity can lead itself inexorably to another (and final) world war or a socialist revolution.


And not this pussy placebo Bernie Sanders "revolution" nonsense

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:05pm:

double plus good wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 12:56pm: Extreme capitalism is destroying the world. How can the majority be happy when a capitalist system looks after a tiny percentage?? What in the bugger are you talking about? Capitalism exploits and subordinates all human activity to and for private profit. The choice is before you: either humanity can lead itself inexorably to another (and final) world war or a socialist revolution. And not this pussy placebo Bernie Sanders "revolution" nonsense

I'm not knocking capitalism. I'm knocking 'extreme" capitalism. The same one  run by the most manipulative greedy filth to ever grace the earth. The same people who have created a massive underclass in your country flipping burgers for slave wages while they have the world at their feet.

double plus good wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:09pm:

Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:05pm: double plus good wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 12:56pm: Extreme capitalism is destroying the world. How can the majority be happy when a capitalist system looks after a tiny percentage?? What in the bugger are you talking about? Capitalism exploits and subordinates all human activity to and for private profit. The choice is before you: either humanity can lead itself inexorably to another (and final) world war or a socialist revolution. And not this pussy placebo Bernie Sanders "revolution" nonsense I'm not knocking capitalism. I'm knocking 'extreme" capitalism. The same one  run by the most manipulative greedy filth to ever grace the earth. The same people who have created a massive underclass in your country flipping burgers for slave wages while they have the world at their feet.

Good to see you finally acknowledging your victim status, Homo. If you're ever looking for a job, come and see me.

We're always looking for good kebab vendors in Lahore.

There is no hierarchy of capitalism. Capitalism only destroys a developed country's industrial infrastructure. Capitalism only destroys decent-paying jobs by the millions. Capitalism churns out the most parasitic and criminal forms of financial crime - all in the name of profit and private wealth. 

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:13pm:

There is no hierarchy of capitalism. Capitalism only destroys a developed country's industrial infrastructure. Capitalism only destroys decent-paying jobs by the millions. Capitalism churns out the most parasitic and criminal forms of financial crime - all in the name of profit and private wealth.

i love mother nature
i love capitalists
there is much to admire in watching a magnificent alpha dominate the chodes
good luck with your revolution
about as natural as a school of killer salmon demolishing a grizzley bear (and about as likely) ;)

What you really love is molesting horses.

double plus good wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 12:56pm:

Extreme capitalism is destroying the world. How can the majority be happy when a capitalist system looks after a tiny percentage??

Strange I thought it provided jobs for the masses. ::)

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:20pm:

What you really love is molesting horses.

HTF do you know?

Did mumsy not feed her troll today?

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:20pm:

What you really love is molesting horses.

they recognise me as their alpha.
i should run personal development courses for lefties on horseback.
the first thing a horse will do with a neurotic anxious chode on its back is buck the fool off.
horses, like all of mother nature, recognise the inherent peril in trusting anyone but an alpha to be your leader.

hopefully you can get alpha male Donald back in charge of the glorious USA and rekindle some of the glory days.


you have to protect all the good that you have created

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aquascoot wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:31pm:

Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:20pm: What you really love is molesting horses. they recognise me as their alpha.

So that would be a 'yes' then.

Pretty soon they will be running something similar to this in our schools.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYqr-Eo0qm0

you are sooooo very priveledged Marla.

dont curse all you have, thats like cursing the soil, the seed, the sunshine and the rain

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Black Orchid wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:34pm:

Pretty soon they will be running something similar to this in our schools. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYqr-Eo0qm0

That is complete horseshit propagated by the pseudo-left.

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:33pm:

aquascoot wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:31pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:20pm: What you really love is molesting horses. they recognise me as their alpha. So that would be a 'yes' then.

embrace the alphas as your protectors and benefactors.
rest your weary scatter brained mind in alpha confidence.
feel the release of fear as you submit to the natural order of things. ;) ;)

Donald , Rupert  these are your rock, your pillars of concrete driven deep into the earth.
let all the leftie emotional turmoil of your pain body dissipate against their awe inspiring resolute steadfastness

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:38pm:

Black Orchid wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:34pm: Pretty soon they will be running something similar to this in our schools. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYqr-Eo0qm0 That is complete horseshit propagated by the pseudo-left.

No kidding?

Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:43pm:

Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population

Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?"

... wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:47pm:

Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?"

It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it.

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:20pm:

What you really love is molesting horses.

My opinion on Americans just went up, I didn't think they were so astute

  ;D ;D ;D

What's with the all of the sudden Rousseau crap?

John Smith wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:52pm:

Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:20pm: What you really love is molesting horses. My opinion on Americans just went up, I didn't think they were so astute   ;D ;D ;D

???  someone living in the USA in 2016 who thinks they are living in "misery" is being astute.
the low consciousness thinking of the leftie is worse then i thought  ;)

You really need to flush out that horse manure you place under your nose aquamootpoint. Your little USA mantra holds no water. My generation alone has only known unending wars, inequality, poverty, austerity, criminal indignation, domestic spying and police brutality and murder...all in the name of capitalism.

Marla wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 2:01pm:

You really need to flush out that horse manure you place under your nose aquamootpoint. Your little USA mantra holds no water. My generation alone has only known unending wars, inequality, poverty, austerity, criminal indignation, domestic spying and police brutality and murder...all in the name of capitalism.

eeeeh   gaaaads.

there has NEVER been a more priveleged, prosperous and peaceful time to be alive then the last 30 years and there has never been a land of milk and honey like the USA of the last 30 years.

give yourself an uppercut. ;)

You masturbate to a lot of American country music while you "alpha" those horses, don't ya?

Karnal wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:49pm:

... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it.

Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time. 

Looks like Crack day for marla...

The welfare cheque must have come in

... wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 2:47pm:

Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.

according to Marla, she is facing war, poverty and austerity on a massive scale.
Forget all the donuts and coke she eats, the netflix, the air con, spotify and mexicans to trim her hedges, america today is hell on earth.
Oh how Marla wishes she could go back to a happier time. That little kid in Schindlers List , hiding up to his neck in the shiit pit...that little fella had it so good compared to Marla  ;)

you just wonder how some people can be so miserable when they are living in a land of Luxury, opportunity, safety, etc etc etc..

what miserable sods..

... wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:47pm:

Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?"

There is a whole philosophy based on that belief, it is called existentialism. Basically life is sh1t, then you die.

Not much of a follower of that philosophy myself, but it should be a bit challenging otherwise it would be pretty boring and dull.

Karnal wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:49pm:

... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it.

The bookend quote of that existential quip about life being suffering is another existentialist bon mot, "You remember all we were told about the torture-chambers, the fire and brimstone, the "burning Marl(a)." Old wives' tales! There's no need for red-hot pokers. HELL IS-OTHER PEOPLE!"


There you have the horizon after the horizon was wiped away at the death of god.

... wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 2:47pm:

Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.

Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards.

FD wants to ban them.

Ian wants to nuke them.

Sprint wants to cesterete them.

We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see.

President Elect, The Mechanic wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 5:02pm:

you just wonder how some people can be so miserable when they are living in a land of Luxury, opportunity, safety, etc etc etc.. what miserable sods..

Oh, I  know.

DITCH THE WITCH, eh?

Karnal wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 5:48pm:

... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see.

Who?  I thought this whinge was about capitalism.

aquascoot wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 1:57pm:

John Smith wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:52pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:20pm: What you really love is molesting horses. My opinion on Americans just went up, I didn't think they were so astute   ;D ;D ;D ???  someone living in the USA in 2016 who thinks they are living in "misery" is being astute. the low consciousness thinking of the leftie is worse then i thought  ;)

no, she's astute because she worked you out fairly easily  :D :D :D

... wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 5:57pm:

Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:48pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see. Who?  I thought this whinge was about capitalism.

You don’t think immigration has anything to do with capitalism?

Karnal wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 7:25pm:

... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:57pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:48pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see. Who?  I thought this whinge was about capitalism. You don’t think immigration has anything to do with capitalism?

Is there anything that has nuffin' to do wiv capitalism, PB??

Karnal wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 5:48pm:

... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see.

when a cantankerous horse pushes his privilege
of following instead of being even with the lead horse
often the best way to curb his natural instinct to rebel
is to geld him and make him a living beta
that way only the real alpha horses can lead
without all the fuss of competing
with a beta alpha with a head issue
and probably a bigger set of balls  8-)

Soren wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 8:41pm:

Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 7:25pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:57pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:48pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see. Who?  I thought this whinge was about capitalism. You don’t think immigration has anything to do with capitalism? Is there anything that has nuffin' to do wiv capitalism, PB??

Not that I can think of. You?

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 9:37pm:

Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:48pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see. when a cantankerous horse pushes his privilege of following instead of being even with the lead horse often the best way to curb his natural instinct to rebel is to geld him and make him a living beta that way only the real alpha horses can lead without all the fuss of competing with a beta alpha with a head issue and probably a bigger set of balls  8-)

If you can get a Wayne Dwyer quote in there, Grappler, you’ve got it.

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 9:37pm:

Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:48pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see. when a cantankerous horse pushes his privilege of following instead of being even with the lead horse often the best way to curb his natural instinct to rebel is to geld him and make him a living beta that way only the real alpha horses can lead without all the fuss of competing with a beta alpha with a head issue and probably a bigger set of balls  8-)

Is that what happened to you.  You were de-nutted and rendered omega?

Aussie wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 9:42pm:

Grappler Deep State Feller wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 9:37pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 5:48pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 2:47pm: Karnal wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:49pm: ... wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:47pm: Marla wrote on Feb 16th, 2016 at 1:43pm: Then what is your point? Social misery due to capitalism afflicts every section of the working population Didn't some famous guy say "life is suffering?" It certainly is. The reason we form communities is an attempt to alleviate some of that suffering, not enhance it. Yes, maybe I'm an optimist, but I reckon there is less suffering now than in any other time.  Not if the old boy has his way. He wants to oppress the bastards. FD wants to ban them. Ian wants to nuke them. Sprint wants to cesterete them. We’ll get the suffering up and running in no time, Honky, you’ll see. when a cantankerous horse pushes his privilege of following instead of being even with the lead horse often the best way to curb his natural instinct to rebel is to geld him and make him a living beta that way only the real alpha horses can lead without all the fuss of competing with a beta alpha with a head issue and probably a bigger set of balls  8-) Is that what happened to you.  You were de-nutted and rendered omega?

Your loyalty will not go unrewarded...... I am Alpha and Omega....

Trouble is - this de-knackering is what's happening in the West right now... in the meantime the majority of girls in Pakistan think domestic violence is all right and normal... uppity women should be whipped it seems.... while we are going the opposite way and allowing the Power of The Pussy to reign supreme.....

Oh dear, I stuffed up. Whenever I see a post about horses, and alpha/beta, my mind demands that it is from Horse Boy, no-one else.  Hence my misguided comment.

Apologies!

Aussie wrote on Feb 16^th, 2016 at 10:03pm:

Oh dear, I stuffed up. Whenever I see a post about horses, and alpha/beta, my mind demands that it is from Horse Boy, no-one else.  Hence my misguided comment. Apologies!

That's OK - I was just ribbing him.... I can take it....

Friend, it makes the old BJ right sad here to see them privileged four wheel drive cars passing by them NeoSoweto suburbs in Brisbane Town.... that privilege, friends, is just a poke in the snoot for any freedom-loving boy, and what it means, friends, is that them poor kids won't get no chance to buy into them pyramid schemes called houses right there... it'll jest be too danged far to throw that paperwork into that bucket.. and that makes me real sick inside... most likely book myself back into that hospital there... and adios BJ for a while...