Power = Oppression - Page 2

smoothmoniker · 08-07-2008, 04:11 PM

Hey man, language is just a tool. Don't get angry if I have a bigger tool than you do, Flint. That's just being petty.

Heh heh. Tool.

HungLikeJesus · 08-07-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers.

I think this line belongs in the Hall of Fame, regardless of context.

Clodfobble · 08-07-2008, 05:27 PM

I'm sorry, country song lyrics are strictly forbidden from the Hall of Fame. It's in the rules.

Flint · 08-11-2008, 11:54 AM

Yeah, the joke was that's, like, a Garth Brooks song, or something.

And here's a few more commas: , , ,

Elspode · 08-11-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

Just because an entity has power doesn't mean it oppresses anyone or anything.

Apparently God has power, but does he oppress?

I dunno. Let's ask Job.

lookout123 · 08-11-2008, 01:04 PM

i take it you're saying God oppressed Job?

Trilby · 08-11-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookout123

i take it you're saying God oppressed Job?

I don't know what Els means but God did pretty much play fast and loose with one of his "best" dudes. I think Satan bet God a coke that Job would fold.

Hope God enjoyed that coke.

lookout123 · 08-11-2008, 05:21 PM

I think it originally started as Satan saying "Job only follows you for the love of what you've given him. He loves you because you've made things so cushy for him, he's never had a negative experience in his life", and God responding with "His love for me is why his life has been so fulfilling". Satan was allowed to take anything from Job except his life to see if he would turn on God.

I'm not saying its a real feel-good story but I'm looking for the oppression.

08-12-2008, 03:04 AM

I used to work for an organization that has power. Its motto was then and still is "Liberation of the Oppressed."

Troubleshooter · 08-13-2008, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookout123

I think it originally started as Satan saying "Job only follows you for the love of what you've given him. He loves you because you've made things so cushy for him, he's never had a negative experience in his life", and God responding with "His love for me is why his life has been so fulfilling". Satan was allowed to take anything from Job except his life to see if he would turn on God.

I'm not saying its a real feel-good story but I'm looking for the oppression.

He's not oppressing Job, he's abusing him.

Sundae · 08-13-2008, 08:48 AM

Job does okay out of it. Satan killed your daughters? Never mind, here's some new ones. And I'll even make them pretty!

That God, he does encourage the old parental bonds doesn't he?

lookout123 · 08-13-2008, 10:34 AM

OK, whether you believe the stories are real, or you like the idea of family as property, is an issue for a different thread.

How is God abusive in this thread? We started at oppressive, now we're at abusive, so this is an example of abuse?

Flint · 08-13-2008, 10:42 AM

Your face is an example of abuse when I look at it and throw up.

lookout123 · 08-13-2008, 11:14 AM

you asshole.

my sister was throwing up while arguing about my oppressive face in front of the WTC on 9/11!

Flint · 08-13-2008, 11:17 AM

Or was she was throwing up because she ate a cheeseburger-in-a-can, on a treadmill?

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08-07-2008, 04:11 PM	#16
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08-11-2008, 11:54 AM	#19
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Yeah, the joke was that's, like, a Garth Brooks song, or something. And here's a few more commas: , , , __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-11-2008, 01:04 PM	#21
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	i take it you're saying God oppressed Job? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-11-2008, 05:21 PM	#23
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	I think it originally started as Satan saying "Job only follows you for the love of what you've given him. He loves you because you've made things so cushy for him, he's never had a negative experience in his life", and God responding with "His love for me is why his life has been so fulfilling". Satan was allowed to take anything from Job except his life to see if he would turn on God. I'm not saying its a real feel-good story but I'm looking for the oppression. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-12-2008, 03:04 AM	#24
NoBoxes Guest Posts: n/a	I used to work for an organization that has power. Its motto was then and still is "Liberation of the Oppressed."

08-13-2008, 08:48 AM	#26
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Job does okay out of it. Satan killed your daughters? Never mind, here's some new ones. And I'll even make them pretty! That God, he does encourage the old parental bonds doesn't he?

08-13-2008, 10:34 AM	#27
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	OK, whether you believe the stories are real, or you like the idea of family as property, is an issue for a different thread. How is God abusive in this thread? We started at oppressive, now we're at abusive, so this is an example of abuse? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-13-2008, 10:42 AM	#28
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Your face is an example of abuse when I look at it and throw up. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-13-2008, 11:14 AM	#29
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	you asshole. my sister was throwing up while arguing about my oppressive face in front of the WTC on 9/11! __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

08-13-2008, 11:17 AM	#30
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Or was she was throwing up because she ate a cheeseburger-in-a-can, on a treadmill? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

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