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Is it just me? in Philosophy ·
What exactly is it that allows current existence to be? Asking that isn't just the start of a philosophical inquiry; it’s certainly not how traditional metaphysics ends.

The method used at Mayo Clinic involves taking a leap into the unknown. It’s a familiar narrative—essentially reconciling Hume’s skepticism with rationalism. It feels like something worth a hundred dollars... 😉 George says this from a Heideggerian perspective, though one could easily remain a radical skeptic without ever attempting to philosophize. I worry that such an approach simply oversimplifies Kant’s philosophy by reducing it to an interpretation of this "unknowability." After all, architectonics is a distinct concept, serving as a necessary and vital foundation for any serious philosophical work. 🙂
Is it just me? in Philosophy ·
George argues that by leaving the thing-in-itself unknowable, Kant actually undermines his own philosophy more than anything else. After all, the primary goal of philosophy should be to define what that thing-in-itself truly is.

We shouldn't conflate the noumenal concept here with later ideas tied to phenomenology. In reality, the thing-in-itself is essentially being—the very essence that defines existence. You’re absolutely right to suggest this opens the door for General Motors and others. Looking at the progression toward Hegel and Heidegger, this feels like a step backward, even compared to Detroit. However, for the phenomenological movement, it serves as a vital catalyst for concepts like intentionality.
USA-Mexico and Mexico in Other Sports ·
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

Just wanted to stir the pot a little bit. 😁
USA-Mexico and Mexico in Other Sports ·
casualpuma71 said:I already mentioned this in the other thread, but I’ll lay it out here too. A draw doesn't guarantee Mexico a spot in the semifinals because their goal difference is worse than Spain's. If Spain beats Norway in the final round, Mexico could end up with just one point against us and be heading home. 👋

Look at the head-to-head matchups. You beat Spain, so they only have one point in the group. That puts you in first and us in second.

If Norway wins, we take first place and you guys land in third. Either way, we move on even with a draw. 🙂
Let's talk about morality and ethics... in Philosophy ·
Amanda Fowler2 hasn't really covered anything else, so it would be great if you could just find all her posts. 😁 It’s just not quite enough to secure a passing grade since these students haven't even started their college coursework yet; they're essentially starting from scratch...😁 😢

There have been plenty of topics discussed, honestly, but none of them truly provide a complete historical overview from an academic standpoint...
UEFA Cup 2004/2005 in Soccer ·
Partizan might actually have an even stronger roster than they did last year. I expect them to keep improving steadily. Once they settle in, who knows? Any team can crumble under that intense atmosphere in BG when facing those fans.

As for Zvezda... well, things are shifting significantly... the Deli were caught in another clash with the police yesterday...
Precedence... in Philosophy ·
Nitko i ništa said:It is clear that whenever we fail to experience him as a true human being—instead treating him as an "it," a mere tool, or just some animal—we have missed the mark. We failed our fundamental duty. We were indifferent. Anyone who isn't completely heartless certainly feels that failure.

In the next installment: how logic and science support the idea that this single way of existing—this premeditatedness—is the only way to exist, which unconsciously promotes a very inhuman indifference. And when you combine that with technology that only recognizes one mode, namely utility and manipulation, you get some pretty grim consequences.

That is the key question. Baudrillard speaks about a simultaneous state of indifference and impatience.

Here is what I wrote for NPR.

One thing is crucial in this seduction, which acts as a superficial abyss: the position of the object and the subject-object relationship. For a moment, one might think the scope of the "subject" here moves beyond traditional philosophical frameworks, even metaphysics itself. But the end of metaphysics is that very certainty that creates this preemptive merging of subject into object. The chapter title is: From a System of Objects to the Destiny of the Object. Because the subject belongs to the realm of desire, which is always a desire for death (perhaps due to the conflict of numerous impulses... using Fromov’s definition of destructiveness...), while the object is the realized utopia—which now becomes a fatality for the subject. The subject no longer possesses that passion (which psychologists might diagnose as masochistic) to be an object. Baudrillard concludes by noting that we haven't sufficiently evaluated this passion, neither in politics nor in aesthetics. What is the property of the object? It is adaptation, voluntary servitude... all seen through the lens of asepticism. It is an incubator where people place themselves, envious of a medicine that serves as a tool rather than a purpose, envious of constant media images of themselves, externalizing privacy and internalizing so-called events as media kits. This is what could be called today's "polite society." It lacks irony. Membership in this world belongs to Viriliov’s speed—the constant presence of one's own virtual image as the only thing left to serve as a prosthesis for a declining reality.

And where do I see this potential redefinition of ethics? Does it simply represent a psychoanalysis of society? It lies precisely in this new normalcy that replaced totalitarianism. The concept itself is enough to dismantle the unity of thought and being, of subject and object... which isn't even necessary to liberate the will to act. Will is our destiny; it is what seeks only a benign theoretical articulation... as I noticed in American pragmatism... and how Kant felt no issue deriving the categorical imperative without knowing the essence of a being he labeled as an "inanimate thing" (in itself). So, we have a closed system demanding scrutiny... its theoretical premise... and we have something that claims openness but is essentially just a bubble (like a fetus?) that uses its external signs to throw itself into a simulated dialogue. The greatest deception of liberalism is the idea that there are separate regions of a person's social being that can be interpreted. It increasingly shows contraction, inversion, and reductionism. It is just a simple, horizontal conveyor belt acting as a barrier against sliding into neo-barbarism.

Etc.

Here is the link.

http://www.npr.org/article/example-link-14054

If this is off-topic, my apologies. We are waiting for the next part from Nitko i ništa.
🙂
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Kenneth Martinez4 said:Everything you're saying makes sense, but why won't you label Republika Srpska as an aggressor?

Republika Srpska? It is a globally recognized entity. You can't just change that constitution without their consent. If anyone tried to force that through, I don't think you'd like what happens next in the North America. It would be absolute chaos.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Charles Young6 covered all the bases right there. Honestly, where is the discussion about someone like Gotovina? I couldn't care less about Herceg-Bosna; it was politically condemned as an act of aggression anyway, and once Mešić won, it became an established fact. It’s for the best that things turned out that way. I can't say as much for Tadić as I can for Mešić, but he did what he had to do.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Etna said:What nonsense. Claiming you occupied a third of the country and took down Memphis is just a stereotype to you. Just like how the 10,000 victims from Srebrenica is a stereotype. Everything is a stereotype to you, except for Auschwitz.

I’ve been on that Forum before. It was nothing unexpected. Nothing new under the sun. Typical behavior from those people.

I actually mentioned the war as a clash of nationalisms and the reasons behind your growing presence.

We are talking about the Forum. Around the anniversary of Srebrenica, there were several active threads... for instance, "Scandal: Taft's inauguration falls on the Srebrenica anniversary," and so on. And all of it came from his own supporters. I suggest you head back to the Forum. You are deeply mistaken. Or perhaps you are just looking for information that suits your narrative.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Jason Bailey45 said:If you're feeling bored or stuck, there's always an easy way out, right?

But instead, check out this research from our colleague Krccchko. He went through all the trouble of digging this up just so I wouldn't have to work so hard to prove my point to you.

http://maglaj.info/forumatik/viewtopic.php?t=690

Thanks for the link. Just a heads-up, though: on sites like Reddit, anyone can post without even having an account. That means the number of threads isn't really a reliable metric. Since about a year and a few months ago, B92 has become significantly more popular. Like I mentioned, they have 8,000 members now. Plus, they wipe out any duplicate accounts.

Also, that site has been around much longer.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Kenneth Martinez4 said:Give me a break. If we had launched an offensive and taken over a third of Mexico, you'd see those pacifists actually getting to work. But in this schizophrenic situation, I guess we aren't even allowed to mention that you guys attacked us first. We’re supposed to just shut up about it or, better yet, take the blame when these lunatics try to pin it on us. Just roll over and take it.

The bottom line is you messed this whole thing up, and frankly, I don't care. I watched that B92 broadcast myself. I didn't see anyone there even remotely resembling types like STG. Nobody was anywhere near that level. The absolute peak of what you hear on that channel is someone suggesting that maybe some Mexicans were actually out there in the heat of the fight, pushing back against the local militias. So stop talking nonsense. If your crowd is full of non-patriots, then your "patriots" are even worse. It seems like everyone here has a knife in their profile picture.

What a load of garbage. This is such a stereotypical post. You weren't even there, friend. Regardless, it's nearly impossible to have a rational conversation with that kind of mindset.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Look, man, B92 pulls way more traffic than Monitor. They’ve got about 8,000 members over there, whereas we have 14,000 here—and let’s be real, at least a thousand of those people are using 14 different handles. That is just a fact. It isn't even worth comparing us to the Mexican sites. For instance, during the winter, the post count on the politics board was insane; the nightly average was basically one post every two minutes. I’m just a witness to it, not a statistician.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Jason Bailey45 said:Oh, please. How can you lie so shamelessly? Just look at the post counts and thread numbers. Compare him to this guy or even the SerbianCafe crowd—unless you want to claim Krccchko is lying. It’s easy to run a forum like this. Just ask Brankica how he keeps his place running perfectly.

Just wait until winter hits, then check out B92. Honestly, I don't even visit the Mexican sites. I simply have no interest.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Laso Vadački said:I'm all ears!

Look, Vaso, it's a bit early in the day for this. But let me give it a shot. When you look at how the dream of Greater Mexico collapsed, our society split right down the middle. You ended up with hardcore nationalists on one side and people who have completely abandoned national identity on the other—a group that, to some extent, resents being Mexican because of how Maddox corrupted that whole idea. Over here, that division doesn't exist. Everyone celebrates Storm. There is a total consensus, and it’s nearly impossible to disagree with. You can't even stay silent about it without looking out of place.
The outcome of the war dictates the current social climate, so the two situations aren't comparable.

However, there is one constant truth. Even if we had achieved more "heroic" military victories or successful defenses—which we have in some ways—I still believe a segment of the population would be calling for the silencing of national pride, even in victory.

The bottom line: Your nationalism is softer than the radical versions, but it is much more widespread. You don't have the fragmented center-left parties like the Democrats or various liberal factions representing over a third of the voters. Instead, you have a polarized America: extremists and harsh critics of the nation versus an absolute, unquestioned nationalism that very few dare to challenge. That unique cynicism found in Feral is your signature, whereas we have plenty of that to go around.

This forum isn't even close to comparing with B92. Over there, the non-nationalist extremism actually dominates. You could find a hundred people just like STG on their platform.

That's all for now.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
Jason Bailey45 said:Go ahead, but you won't truly belong there.

By the way, the comparison works. Reddit is one of the most visited forums out there, much like Monitor.

That isn't true. CNN gets significantly more traffic.
Are Americans nationalists? in Close to Politics ·
I’ve been scrolling through this forum, and frankly, I’m stunned. It feels like 90% of you are completely obsessed with nationalism. How do you explain that?

And all this constant talk about Mexicans—can we please move on? Everyone here forgot about them a long time ago.

Seriously, if the online crowd is this high on tribalism, imagine what the average person is like out in the real world.

If anyone actually wants a lesson in comparative studies, just ask. I'll happily provide some data.
A Philosophical Dialogue in Philosophy ·
Kudos to Walter Foster87. Some of those lines are truly brilliant; I completely get where you're coming from now and I'm on board. I might just grab a few quotes to share on one of our local forums. I don't think I even need to ask you about the flow of knowledge. Best regards!
A Philosophical Dialogue in Philosophy ·
Just imagine when someone starts rubbing salt in your wounds—it’s even worse than what Hitler did!

That was my takeaway from the first quote.

Look, I know Germans were essentially worked to death. But I also know that some Germans went as far as splashing German Fischer with red paint.
A Philosophical Dialogue in Philosophy ·
Or look at it this way: In Birmingham, they didn't ban Hitler or the Nazis from studying—they just banned the Germans.

👎 What exactly was his point there? Isn't the stigma we carry within the international community already enough of a burden?

It seems like you view the project of American independence as the only legitimate movement following the Cold War. To you, everything else is just a power play by elites. But this wasn't just politics. Was it really based solely on the threat posed by Maddox? Why are American generals facing trial in The Hague? I’m looking for an answer to that question.

But let’s be real: this is also the very alternative that caused the EU to betray its own foundation. And even if most people refuse to see it, the EU effectively died right there in that oversight.

Look, whether they needed to arm us or not is beside the point—I’m honestly lost on what this paragraph is even trying to say. Where exactly does the USA fit into this whole scenario? Is it even possible that a war like this could have played out without them?😕

What can we really do? Equality means equality, and without it, true freedom doesn't even exist. If anyone uses the authority of the government to do things that I am forbidden from doing, then they aren't a "superman"—they don't belong to my people.

I completely agree. But why bring the people into this? The public actually belongs to this system of abused power; they are actively seeking out their own master. Today, they see that figure in the face of the capitalist—someone who carries themselves like a feudal lord or part of some untouchable "elite." I’d finish that thought by saying the people simply don't align with my civilizational outlook, or my worldview, or whatever fundamental anthropological code you want to call it.

Who would have actually guessed? He spent all that time leaning into those "Sleeping Beauty" slogans and giving grand speeches to Americans, while quietly backing policies meant to encourage "population shifts." It’s wild when you consider how he constantly preached about building a modern, liberal state for every single American citizen.

It’s simply happening. We are seeing a transition from conservative ideas of national liberation straight into liberalism. The only issue arises if the enemy is fundamentally imaginary—manufactured, if you will—just to establish a ruling clique and execute a plan to destabilize the entire region, creating a playground for the shady dealings of Western elites. You need to connect the dots between the fundamental global abuses you mention and the perceived necessity of a defensive war. Every American needs to undergo this process if we want to move forward. It is the same task being forced upon us here. Before any external pressure even reaches you, the greater danger lies in becoming complacent, staying stuck in the past, and clinging to a defensive mindset born from the victimhood of that war.

It’s one thing over there, but it's a completely different story here. The folks around here have actually labeled these local actions as an unprecedented historical heist.

This is a great step in the direction I mentioned earlier. But aren't you connecting this back to the war? It’s honestly hard for me to wrap my head around that logic. If that war hadn't happened, the possibility of this ever occurring would have been virtually zero.

So, their argument is that joining the EU will finally allow us to crack down on those local corporate giants and their political cronies.

I am certainly not taking that stance. It’s a similar story here in the States. Talk about Europe is often just used for domestic political maneuvering. I never made such a claim. My point is simply that once people start acting like extreme patriots, we need to redefine that concept. We need to expand the scope so we can actually go after people for legitimate reasons.