Unpopular opinions you hold

King · 03-17-2007, 09:10 PM

As it says in the title, what opinions do you have that most people seem to disagree with? I'd prefer not to get into actual arguments about them on this thread though, as that could lead to a lot of different arguments going on at once. (Assuming that this thread takes off.) If you want to debate a point made in depth, I think it would be better to start a new thread on it. Anyway:

- Discrimination on grounds of race is the same as discrimination on grounds of anything else that a person can't change, be it gender, sexuality, age, height, attractiveness etc. No worse, no better.

- The invasion of Iraq wasn't morally wrong, whether or not there were WMDs or not. Saddam was a tyrant who killed his own people and in the long run it will be better for the people that he is gone.

- North American sports that aren't hockey are dull.

I'll add some more upon reflection.

lumberjim · 03-17-2007, 09:20 PM

life is a popularity contest

WabUfvot5 · 03-17-2007, 09:35 PM

The Irish make good slaves. Most people tune me out as soon as I say that.

Undertoad · 03-17-2007, 09:56 PM

Single-malt Scotch is overrated.

Howard Stern is a remarkable talent.

Linux is "ready for the desktop" and has been for quite some time.

Many types of recycling are rather ineffective and may actually harm the environment worse than landfills.

If they shut down all of the public schools tomorrow, any system that would spontaneously arise to replace them would be 100% better... 1000% better in the inner cities.

piercehawkeye45 · 03-17-2007, 10:05 PM

Metal is good.

Rex Grossman is inconsistant not bad.

Calc 3 and 4 are still fun (sometimes).

Beer is overrated.

I am better than you.

elSicomoro · 03-17-2007, 10:07 PM

Affirmative action is still a necessary program in this country.

Suburban living is severely overrated.

Segregation isn't necessarily such a bad idea.

The "pull yourself up by the bootstraps" story of life is mainly bullshit.

Sheldonrs · 03-17-2007, 10:51 PM

Crime doesn't pay is bullshit.

Everyone should love one another is bullshit.

He who hesitates is lost is bullshit.

Bullshit is bullshit.

tw · 03-17-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King

As it says in the title, what opinions do you have that most people seem to disagree with?

Do historical references count? Because in 2002 I had the "mother of disagreeable opinions".
George Jr is lying.

03-17-2007, 11:32 PM

Affirmative action is racism and bigotry. It harms those it proposes to help by eliminating respect. A position given, not deserved harms all.

Pure separation of church and state should be fully implemented tomorrow, that it will hurt people's "feeling" does not matter and should not be taken into account.

Real history should be taught tomorrow, that is contradicts what kid's parent's were taught does not matter and should not be taken into account.

Marijuana should be legalized and the Government and AMA are conspiring to keep it illegal because the CIA and FBI are profiting off of importing and distributing it. (I have met people who know)
Those in the AMA and medical field that continue this ruse want people to suffer, yes want us to. If not they would publicly state the facts, they do not so they want those who need the relief to suffer. A fact.

Religion is delusion and simple mythology, no different than believing in Zeus, the Sun God Quetzalcoatl or any other "god". Why pick a popular one, why not a fun one like Kali where you get to sacrifice your neighbor?

Children should be taught at their talent level, not held back due to average age group limitations.

People who excel should get more.

"We are causing global warming and you too can make a difference" is a guilt based scam. We love to feel guilty.

Enforcing immigration law is not xenophobia or racism, it is just law enforcement & LONG overdue, nothing else.

Iraq was/is/will be about stealing oil.

The net is no different than real life, communicate the same.

Children should not be patronized... people say they disagree with this until they try to put it into practice.

If a politician is dishonest they should be charged with liable, slander or the proper law for the situation, every time. Yes, it would be practical, no we don't need that many secrets.

We have pure free-will/accountability.

lumberjim · 03-18-2007, 12:06 AM

i should have a 'ban key'

Elspode · 03-18-2007, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycamore

Affirmative action is still a necessary program in this country.

Segregation isn't necessarily such a bad idea.

Am I just stupid, or are these very nearly mutually exclusive concepts?

elSicomoro · 03-18-2007, 12:32 AM

Voluntary segregation, not forced.

Kagen4o4 · 03-18-2007, 03:52 AM

the killing of 6000000 jews in WW2 may have been a bad thing but its not the worst thing that has been done to humans and people should understand it was a bad thing but get over it and make jokes about it like southpark does.

discrimination due to an irrelevant trait is wrong. but stereotyping is a logical way to make conclusions about someone until they prove you wrong

Australia is and always will be, the best place in the world to live. so anyone that has the choice of where to live and complains about australia should get the f.uck out and see how welcoming this country is when they come crawling back. (im looking at you moofty)

bluecuracao · 03-18-2007, 04:54 AM

- The new version of Battlestar Gallactica is annoying.
- Skinheads are responsible for many of the unsolved shootings in Philly.

Kagen4o4 · 03-18-2007, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluec

The new version of Battlestar Gallactica is annoying.

is this because you dont like it or like me you just want it to end because you got stuck watching and just wanna see the end?

03-17-2007, 09:10 PM	#1
King Conquistador Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 259	Unpopular opinions you hold As it says in the title, what opinions do you have that most people seem to disagree with? I'd prefer not to get into actual arguments about them on this thread though, as that could lead to a lot of different arguments going on at once. (Assuming that this thread takes off.) If you want to debate a point made in depth, I think it would be better to start a new thread on it. Anyway: - Discrimination on grounds of race is the same as discrimination on grounds of anything else that a person can't change, be it gender, sexuality, age, height, attractiveness etc. No worse, no better. - The invasion of Iraq wasn't morally wrong, whether or not there were WMDs or not. Saddam was a tyrant who killed his own people and in the long run it will be better for the people that he is gone. - North American sports that aren't hockey are dull. I'll add some more upon reflection. __________________ "I've shot you, Jeff. With a bullet made of Scottish finance regulations."

03-17-2007, 09:20 PM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	life is a popularity contest __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-17-2007, 10:51 PM	#7
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Crime doesn't pay is bullshit. Everyone should love one another is bullshit. He who hesitates is lost is bullshit. Bullshit is bullshit. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

03-17-2007, 11:32 PM	#9
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Affirmative action is racism and bigotry. It harms those it proposes to help by eliminating respect. A position given, not deserved harms all. Pure separation of church and state should be fully implemented tomorrow, that it will hurt people's "feeling" does not matter and should not be taken into account. Real history should be taught tomorrow, that is contradicts what kid's parent's were taught does not matter and should not be taken into account. Marijuana should be legalized and the Government and AMA are conspiring to keep it illegal because the CIA and FBI are profiting off of importing and distributing it. (I have met people who know) Those in the AMA and medical field that continue this ruse want people to suffer, yes want us to. If not they would publicly state the facts, they do not so they want those who need the relief to suffer. A fact. Religion is delusion and simple mythology, no different than believing in Zeus, the Sun God Quetzalcoatl or any other "god". Why pick a popular one, why not a fun one like Kali where you get to sacrifice your neighbor? Children should be taught at their talent level, not held back due to average age group limitations. People who excel should get more. "We are causing global warming and you too can make a difference" is a guilt based scam. We love to feel guilty. Enforcing immigration law is not xenophobia or racism, it is just law enforcement & LONG overdue, nothing else. Iraq was/is/will be about stealing oil. The net is no different than real life, communicate the same. Children should not be patronized... people say they disagree with this until they try to put it into practice. If a politician is dishonest they should be charged with liable, slander or the proper law for the situation, every time. Yes, it would be practical, no we don't need that many secrets. We have pure free-will/accountability. Last edited by rkzenrage; 03-18-2007 at 12:25 AM.

03-18-2007, 12:06 AM	#10
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i should have a 'ban key' __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-17-2007, 09:35 PM	#3
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	The Irish make good slaves. Most people tune me out as soon as I say that.

03-17-2007, 09:56 PM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Single-malt Scotch is overrated. Howard Stern is a remarkable talent. Linux is "ready for the desktop" and has been for quite some time. Many types of recycling are rather ineffective and may actually harm the environment worse than landfills. If they shut down all of the public schools tomorrow, any system that would spontaneously arise to replace them would be 100% better... 1000% better in the inner cities.

03-17-2007, 10:05 PM	#5
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Metal is good. Rex Grossman is inconsistant not bad. Calc 3 and 4 are still fun (sometimes). Beer is overrated. I am better than you.

03-17-2007, 10:07 PM	#6
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Affirmative action is still a necessary program in this country. Suburban living is severely overrated. Segregation isn't necessarily such a bad idea. The "pull yourself up by the bootstraps" story of life is mainly bullshit.

03-18-2007, 12:32 AM	#12
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Voluntary segregation, not forced.

03-18-2007, 03:52 AM	#13
Kagen4o4 The Sheriff of Nothingland Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 1,794	the killing of 6000000 jews in WW2 may have been a bad thing but its not the worst thing that has been done to humans and people should understand it was a bad thing but get over it and make jokes about it like southpark does. discrimination due to an irrelevant trait is wrong. but stereotyping is a logical way to make conclusions about someone until they prove you wrong Australia is and always will be, the best place in the world to live. so anyone that has the choice of where to live and complains about australia should get the f.uck out and see how welcoming this country is when they come crawling back. (im looking at you moofty) __________________ something we both can enjoy??

03-18-2007, 04:54 AM	#14
bluecuracao in a mood, not cupcake Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 3,034	- The new version of Battlestar Gallactica is annoying. - Skinheads are responsible for many of the unsolved shootings in Philly.

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