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UFC 230: Nate Diaz vs. Dustin Poirier in Martial Arts & Combat Sports ·
souza 👍
Great fight.

I’m skipping DC vs Francis Ngannou. Might catch Adesanya later if I'm feeling it.
Ear fungus/infection help? in Health ·
Those doctors are always looking for ways to cut corners, putting their own bottom line ahead of patient care.
If you want to avoid getting some useless medication pumped into you just because someone else did, you might as well pay for your own swab test upfront.
Ear fungus/infection help? in Health ·
If the swab comes back negative for fungus, you don't have a fungal infection. Period.
Skyscraper (2018) in Movies ·
It looks like China is using yet another movie to announce they own Hollywood now.
But, since they couldn't bother finding an American actress who actually speaks English, they really should have invested in better dubbing.
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
placidorca16 said:Nah, I don't really deal with the nitty-gritty details of elementary or high school curriculum—not my lane. As far as I'm concerned, Goc already gave you the answer.

Quincy:
I’ve never once tried to make excuses for the atrocities committed under Nazi or Fascist regimes—that's just common sense. But the Left? They’re always either busy denying the crimes of totalitarian socialist systems or, more recently, finding creative ways to justify them.
I asked you a specific question about legal segregation and how people were purged back in the days of America. You dodged it. Everything else you’re bringing up—well, nobody actually asked you that—but if you think I’m out here trying to deny any crimes, you've got the wrong person.

Quincy:
Whether those criminals were killing legally or just outside the law doesn't really change much—it’s a distinction without a difference. They wiped people out based on everything—nationality (think the folks in the USSR or minorities in China), religion, social class, gender identity, and political leanings. All of it.
If you don't care whether you live under a regime that codifies "superior" versus "inferior" races, religions, or nationalities—using those labels to justify wiping people out—then fine. That’s on you. But a system built on those criteria is criminal by definition. Sure, even in a country dedicated to equality, there's no 100% guarantee against atrocities—nothing ever is—but at least the intent is there. It actually tries toward equality, unlike that other mess.
Which specific law in America actually authorized those killings—it would be pretty fair of you to just name it, wouldn't it?

Quincy:
Since you’re bringing up cause and effect—was every single one of those tens of millions slaughtered in the socialist Gulags somehow responsible for Hitler's or Pavelić's crimes? Personally, I highly doubt it.
Who said that? Certainly not me. I mean, I don't quite get the logic—blaming people for being "inferior races" when they were already targeted just for not being "Aryan" or for not following some extremist regime's ideology? It’s honestly pathetic. Some people clearly struggle with basic history lessons—it's sad to see folks who would probably try to pass those same kinds of laws today, persecuting or driving out anyone who doesn't fit their specific criteria. Sadly, there are plenty of people like that in America even now.👎

Quincy:
The idea that "conservatives are prone to criminally exterminating anyone different, while liberals fight for equality for all" just doesn't hold water.
Well, that’s your take—nobody’s really disputing that you feel that way. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion, I guess—but history tends to tell a much more complicated story than that.

Exactly:
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
Thomas Nelson25 said:The real issue today isn't communists—it's democracy itself.
The Right-wing needs to start at home—basically, fix their own families first (clearly something's broken there... you gotta start with yourself, right?)—instead of trying to force one-party rule and undemocratic vibes onto the government. I mean, what would America want with a Vatican City style setup? That’d be a massive step backward, wouldn't it?!?

The problem is people like you who want to crush everyone else, not democracy.

Thomas Nelson25 said:The real issue today isn't communists—it's democracy itself.
The Right-wing needs to start at home—basically, fix their own families first (clearly something's broken there... you gotta start with yourself, right?)—instead of trying to force one-party rule and undemocratic vibes onto the government. I mean, what would America want with a Vatican City style setup? That’d be a massive step backward, wouldn't it?!?

You're the one who needs to start with yourself, clearly.
Is there a psychologist on this board who can weigh in on the clown and the fantasist? What they're saying points to some serious issues.
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
darksurfer4 said:I honestly don't have the energy right now to address every single one of your claims, but this specific point
of mine😁

Now, I’m from California, and out here, forest fires are a regular occurrence. And what do you think your average Californian right-winger blames for those fires? You can probably guess: they claim that every single blaze was started by Americans.🎉🎉 🎉Not once has an American from anywhere in the world been arrested or charged for starting these fires, yet there you go—the right-wingers claiming they rely on "verified sources."😁 This right-wing madness in their deviant minds reached its absolute peak during the wildfires near Miami back in 2017. These right-wingers were mass-sharing posts claiming the fires were being set by Americans driving around in cars with license plates from some random Midwestern town. Of course, it was total nonsense, but just imagine if, by some freak coincidence, an American happened to be in a car with those plates at that exact moment.

A few days later, there I am, sitting and listening to this little group of right-wing losers rambling about the fire, and get this—suddenly it wasn't Americans, it was Americans from the Midwest!😁 I couldn't just sit there and not react; I absolutely tore those three of them to shreds. It was just me against the lot of them, and they didn't dare say a word back.🎉

All this nonsense was summed up perfectly by Davor Domazet Lošo, a staple of the American right, who arrived at his "brilliant" conclusion: that California burned because it's too patriotic, whereas Florida didn't burn because it isn't. There wasn't even a whisper about the fact that Florida has much better equipment, or that unlike California, Florida actually maintains its firebreaks, or even the simple fact that it actually rained in Florida while California stayed bone dry.

And all of that is 100% verified...

On top of these American fire-obsessed right-wingers, let's not forget those other American right-wingers who "discovered" that the Earth is a flat earth...

You can't actually know that, since the police don't release data like that.
Why feel the need to present your own fabrications as facts?
darksurfer4 said:I honestly don't have the energy right now to address every single one of your claims, but this specific point
of mine😁

Now, I’m from California, and out here, forest fires are a regular occurrence. And what do you think your average Californian right-winger blames for those fires? You can probably guess: they claim that every single blaze was started by Americans.🎉🎉 🎉Not once has an American from anywhere in the world been arrested or charged for starting these fires, yet there you go—the right-wingers claiming they rely on "verified sources."😁 This right-wing madness in their deviant minds reached its absolute peak during the wildfires near Miami back in 2017. These right-wingers were mass-sharing posts claiming the fires were being set by Americans driving around in cars with license plates from some random Midwestern town. Of course, it was total nonsense, but just imagine if, by some freak coincidence, an American happened to be in a car with those plates at that exact moment.

A few days later, there I am, sitting and listening to this little group of right-wing losers rambling about the fire, and get this—suddenly it wasn't Americans, it was Americans from the Midwest!😁 I couldn't just sit there and not react; I absolutely tore those three of them to shreds. It was just me against the lot of them, and they didn't dare say a word back.🎉

All this nonsense was summed up perfectly by Davor Domazet Lošo, a staple of the American right, who arrived at his "brilliant" conclusion: that California burned because it's too patriotic, whereas Florida didn't burn because it isn't. There wasn't even a whisper about the fact that Florida has much better equipment, or that unlike California, Florida actually maintains its firebreaks, or even the simple fact that it actually rained in Florida while California stayed bone dry.

And all of that is 100% verified...

On top of these American fire-obsessed right-wingers, let's not forget those other American right-wingers who "discovered" that the Earth is a flat earth...

Are you looking for someone to feed off your aggression and escalate things?
You probably just want validation for your irrational views on the right, but they seem to keep contradicting you.
Maybe take the hint before you run into people who will actually prove to you that physical aggressors exist.
darksurfer4 said:I honestly don't have the energy right now to address every single one of your claims, but this specific point
of mine😁

Now, I’m from California, and out here, forest fires are a regular occurrence. And what do you think your average Californian right-winger blames for those fires? You can probably guess: they claim that every single blaze was started by Americans.🎉🎉 🎉Not once has an American from anywhere in the world been arrested or charged for starting these fires, yet there you go—the right-wingers claiming they rely on "verified sources."😁 This right-wing madness in their deviant minds reached its absolute peak during the wildfires near Miami back in 2017. These right-wingers were mass-sharing posts claiming the fires were being set by Americans driving around in cars with license plates from some random Midwestern town. Of course, it was total nonsense, but just imagine if, by some freak coincidence, an American happened to be in a car with those plates at that exact moment.

A few days later, there I am, sitting and listening to this little group of right-wing losers rambling about the fire, and get this—suddenly it wasn't Americans, it was Americans from the Midwest!😁 I couldn't just sit there and not react; I absolutely tore those three of them to shreds. It was just me against the lot of them, and they didn't dare say a word back.🎉

All this nonsense was summed up perfectly by Davor Domazet Lošo, a staple of the American right, who arrived at his "brilliant" conclusion: that California burned because it's too patriotic, whereas Florida didn't burn because it isn't. There wasn't even a whisper about the fact that Florida has much better equipment, or that unlike California, Florida actually maintains its firebreaks, or even the simple fact that it actually rained in Florida while California stayed bone dry.

And all of that is 100% verified...

On top of these American fire-obsessed right-wingers, let's not forget those other American right-wingers who "discovered" that the Earth is a flat earth...

Of course nothing is verified. Though, it's probably good you posted this in the psychology subforum. You might find a professional there who can teach you how to tell the difference between mindless prejudice and actual facts.
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
Ronald Fisher3 said:Honestly, you’re just not quite tuned in enough to today's whole leftist ideology thing.

It’s more than just advocacy; there’s an active effort to shut down any future debate by making data collection impossible:
take Sweden for example: https://www.thelocal.se/20180508/why...ound-and-crime
They’re even willing to handicap their own ability to catch criminals just to avoid being labeled "racists": https://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...-a6810311.html
Meanwhile, in Canada, "chromosome-deniers" are actually a legally protected group https://www.dailysignal.com/2017/06/...nder-pronouns/

On that note, it's funny how anyone questioning whether climate change is primarily man-made—despite a whole subset of scientists making a living trying to prove a century of heavy industry caused the shifts we already see in extreme forms—is branded an idiot, a lunatic, or a science denier...
Yet, at the exact same time, people denying basic biology are coddled. It's already becoming illegal in Canada (and likely in the US within ten years) to call them out on using wrong pronouns. Instead, we have to adopt their fabrications. It’s a classic case of an influential minority lobby forcing its version of "justice" on everyone else.

Anyone have insight into the psychology of people who actively support the denial of biology?
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
Kenneth Cruz67 said:Are you suggesting that people are being picked on simply because they refer to Black people as Black?🤷

Political correctness isn't just about policing vocabulary. It’s a gag order on actual conversation.
Look at the recent wave of migration into Europe. There was an outright ban on mentioning that terrorists were among the migrants—not just in the media, but in plenty of other important discussion spaces too. Anyone who dared to point out the reality of the situation was immediately branded a racist or a fascist. In the end, they were proven right, but the labels were already handed out.
With this kind of gag order on discussion, right when we're in the middle of a migration crisis, any chance of actually drafting rational policies to protect our citizens from these "refugees" is dead in the water. And honestly, that term isn't even accurate. Some of these people aren't fleeing anything—they’re just dodging prison time after serving as ISIS fighters.
Shutting down debate carries heavy consequences. It’s always the left pushing for these bans, claiming they’re acting on some higher ideological principle. We’ve seen this movie before. History shows exactly where these "untouchable" ideologies lead. One group claims racial superiority is off-limits for discussion, while another insists that forced multiculturalism is beyond reproach. It’s the same old pattern. Once you decide certain ideas are too dangerous to even mention, you're heading down a dark path.
Censorship is a bigger threat to society than any specific rule change. One targets the group; the other hits the individual. It’s a double-edged sword.
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
mistybison said:How many people truly possess a deep understanding of politics? Most people base their political opinions on sensationalist news headlines and personal experiences, which are inherently subjective. Some individuals take a more rational approach, while others are driven by emotion, just as they are in all other matters. Everyone is susceptible to media influence and manipulation. While certain individuals are naturally inclined toward extremism, the majority of Americans tend to hover closer to the center than to the fringes.

The motivations for engaging in politics vary widely, and self-interest often outweighs true ideals. This explains why professional politicians frequently switch parties or stances whenever it suits them. For everyone else, changing an opinion is quite easy when the right media influence is applied, especially if they don't hold strong convictions on specific issues.

It is always a double-edged sword.

Political correctness is intended to foster a more tolerant society, yet we frequently observe the opposite effect. Under the pressure of political correctness, some individuals actually become significantly more conservative.

The whole point of political correctness is to stigmatize conservatives who stick to plain English. They invent new terms and jargon just so they can discriminate against anyone who refuses to adopt the modern left-liberal vocabulary. It’s basically a verbal crime punishable by social exile—something they haven't managed to codify into law across the US and other Western nations yet. But give them time. They're getting there.
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
Joseph Bailey41 said:Believe it or not, this kind of thinking is pretty classic for someone in the upper right quadrant. 😁

Now, this is typical of the lower right. 😁

Trolling someone over established facts just shows you can't handle reality.
Thoughts on the right wing? in Psychology ·
You talked a lot of nonsense in your opening post, so let's take this one step at a time...
darksurfer4 said:Ever since I first became aware of my own consciousness, I’ve harbored a deep-seated distaste for the right wing; I have always viewed them as fundamentally bad, even malicious people. Yet, driven by the philosophical notion that one should strive to understand those they disagree with, I eventually began engaging in discussions with them. I started noticing them in grocery stores, flipping through the pages of Time Magazine. I began browsing those same magazines myself, specifically to attempt to decipher the inner workings of their minds. After some time, however, my perception shifted; I no longer see them as mere political opponents, but rather primarily as mentally ill individuals.🎉🎉

During my debates with these types, I’ve been met with truly staggering claims regarding the former state—claims that, through extensive reading and dialogue with others, I have confirmed have absolutely zero connection to reality. This spans everything from the starvation crises of the 70s and 80s to the concentration camps used against Americans.☕ In that same Time Magazine, I actually read a claim that Milorad Pupovac is orchestrating a genocide against Americans in coordination with the cultural organization "Prosvjeta"🤦—a genocide supposedly funded by tax dollars from the American federal budget.🤣

Let’s step outside our beautiful...

Back in 1996, a certain American right-winger bombed a government building in Oklahoma City because he was convinced the administration was plotting a coup against the American people.🤦

Across the Atlantic Ocean, a right-winger committed an even more heinous act—I am, of course, referring to Andreas Breivik. That maniac slaughtered about 60 people, mostly very young individuals, all because he believed he was protecting Norway from Islamic terrorists.🤦

Speaking of Islamic terrorists, while they stem from a different cultural sphere, from where I sit, they seem to fall under the umbrella of extreme right-wing ideology.

Take Poland, for instance; they were once led by those two idiot twin brothers, one of whom died in a plane crash. One of those twin idiots, leading the nation at the time, was traveling to commemorate crimes in the Katyn Forest. They were supposed to land at the airport in Smolensk, but air traffic control diverted them toward Minsk due to heavy fog over Smolensk. But that was when right-wing paranoia kicked in; the paranoid leader convinced himself the fog was a Russian conspiracy and ordered the landing, which resulted in his death and the deaths of everyone else on that plane.

Right-wingers believe the Earth is flat—hollow, or whatever version of that nonsense—they believe vaccines are a deliberate way to spread autism, they believe in chemtrails, and they sink into all sorts of other idiocy.

It is fascinating how some people drift toward the right as they age; it seems that as the body and mind decay, people gravitate toward right-wing waters. In America, we have examples like Franjo Harmon and Zdravko Tomac. The case of Franjo Harmon is particularly interesting because of his brain tumor; one could argue the tumor itself caused his shift toward the extreme right.🤔

The ultimate point I am making is that membership in right-wing groups and parties should be classified as a mental disorder, and consequently, such individuals should be barred from participating in elections. It would be somewhat similar to what happened with homosexuality, which was once categorized as a mental illness.

Innate hatred. It’s a heavy thing to carry around. Honestly, it makes living with people pretty damn difficult. Given how deep that kind of animosity runs, I wouldn't go expecting anyone to act rationally anytime soon.
darksurfer4 said:Ever since I first became aware of my own consciousness, I’ve harbored a deep-seated distaste for the right wing; I have always viewed them as fundamentally bad, even malicious people. Yet, driven by the philosophical notion that one should strive to understand those they disagree with, I eventually began engaging in discussions with them. I started noticing them in grocery stores, flipping through the pages of Time Magazine. I began browsing those same magazines myself, specifically to attempt to decipher the inner workings of their minds. After some time, however, my perception shifted; I no longer see them as mere political opponents, but rather primarily as mentally ill individuals.🎉🎉

During my debates with these types, I’ve been met with truly staggering claims regarding the former state—claims that, through extensive reading and dialogue with others, I have confirmed have absolutely zero connection to reality. This spans everything from the starvation crises of the 70s and 80s to the concentration camps used against Americans.☕ In that same Time Magazine, I actually read a claim that Milorad Pupovac is orchestrating a genocide against Americans in coordination with the cultural organization "Prosvjeta"🤦—a genocide supposedly funded by tax dollars from the American federal budget.🤣

Let’s step outside our beautiful...

Back in 1996, a certain American right-winger bombed a government building in Oklahoma City because he was convinced the administration was plotting a coup against the American people.🤦

Across the Atlantic Ocean, a right-winger committed an even more heinous act—I am, of course, referring to Andreas Breivik. That maniac slaughtered about 60 people, mostly very young individuals, all because he believed he was protecting Norway from Islamic terrorists.🤦

Speaking of Islamic terrorists, while they stem from a different cultural sphere, from where I sit, they seem to fall under the umbrella of extreme right-wing ideology.

Take Poland, for instance; they were once led by those two idiot twin brothers, one of whom died in a plane crash. One of those twin idiots, leading the nation at the time, was traveling to commemorate crimes in the Katyn Forest. They were supposed to land at the airport in Smolensk, but air traffic control diverted them toward Minsk due to heavy fog over Smolensk. But that was when right-wing paranoia kicked in; the paranoid leader convinced himself the fog was a Russian conspiracy and ordered the landing, which resulted in his death and the deaths of everyone else on that plane.

Right-wingers believe the Earth is flat—hollow, or whatever version of that nonsense—they believe vaccines are a deliberate way to spread autism, they believe in chemtrails, and they sink into all sorts of other idiocy.

It is fascinating how some people drift toward the right as they age; it seems that as the body and mind decay, people gravitate toward right-wing waters. In America, we have examples like Franjo Harmon and Zdravko Tomac. The case of Franjo Harmon is particularly interesting because of his brain tumor; one could argue the tumor itself caused his shift toward the extreme right.🤔

The ultimate point I am making is that membership in right-wing groups and parties should be classified as a mental disorder, and consequently, such individuals should be barred from participating in elections. It would be somewhat similar to what happened with homosexuality, which was once categorized as a mental illness.

Of course, mental patients. I couldn't have expected anything else once we established you have a built-in hatred for that group. And where exactly did you get the idea that you'd meet right-wingers through some magazine like Time Magazine? It’s irrational and completely mindless.
darksurfer4 said:Ever since I first became aware of my own consciousness, I’ve harbored a deep-seated distaste for the right wing; I have always viewed them as fundamentally bad, even malicious people. Yet, driven by the philosophical notion that one should strive to understand those they disagree with, I eventually began engaging in discussions with them. I started noticing them in grocery stores, flipping through the pages of Time Magazine. I began browsing those same magazines myself, specifically to attempt to decipher the inner workings of their minds. After some time, however, my perception shifted; I no longer see them as mere political opponents, but rather primarily as mentally ill individuals.🎉🎉

During my debates with these types, I’ve been met with truly staggering claims regarding the former state—claims that, through extensive reading and dialogue with others, I have confirmed have absolutely zero connection to reality. This spans everything from the starvation crises of the 70s and 80s to the concentration camps used against Americans.☕ In that same Time Magazine, I actually read a claim that Milorad Pupovac is orchestrating a genocide against Americans in coordination with the cultural organization "Prosvjeta"🤦—a genocide supposedly funded by tax dollars from the American federal budget.🤣

Let’s step outside our beautiful...

Back in 1996, a certain American right-winger bombed a government building in Oklahoma City because he was convinced the administration was plotting a coup against the American people.🤦

Across the Atlantic Ocean, a right-winger committed an even more heinous act—I am, of course, referring to Andreas Breivik. That maniac slaughtered about 60 people, mostly very young individuals, all because he believed he was protecting Norway from Islamic terrorists.🤦

Speaking of Islamic terrorists, while they stem from a different cultural sphere, from where I sit, they seem to fall under the umbrella of extreme right-wing ideology.

Take Poland, for instance; they were once led by those two idiot twin brothers, one of whom died in a plane crash. One of those twin idiots, leading the nation at the time, was traveling to commemorate crimes in the Katyn Forest. They were supposed to land at the airport in Smolensk, but air traffic control diverted them toward Minsk due to heavy fog over Smolensk. But that was when right-wing paranoia kicked in; the paranoid leader convinced himself the fog was a Russian conspiracy and ordered the landing, which resulted in his death and the deaths of everyone else on that plane.

Right-wingers believe the Earth is flat—hollow, or whatever version of that nonsense—they believe vaccines are a deliberate way to spread autism, they believe in chemtrails, and they sink into all sorts of other idiocy.

It is fascinating how some people drift toward the right as they age; it seems that as the body and mind decay, people gravitate toward right-wing waters. In America, we have examples like Franjo Harmon and Zdravko Tomac. The case of Franjo Harmon is particularly interesting because of his brain tumor; one could argue the tumor itself caused his shift toward the extreme right.🤔

The ultimate point I am making is that membership in right-wing groups and parties should be classified as a mental disorder, and consequently, such individuals should be barred from participating in elections. It would be somewhat similar to what happened with homosexuality, which was once categorized as a mental illness.

First off: The history of left-wing terrorism is a messy, blood-soaked chapter of the 20th century. It wasn’t just one thing; it was a fragmented collection of groups all chasing different versions of a radical utopia. They shared a common enemy—the established state and capitalist structures—but their methods varied from targeted assassinations to high-profile kidnappings. Most of these movements gained traction during the Cold War era. You had groups like the Red Army Faction in Germany or the Weather Underground here in the States, all trying to spark a global revolution. They believed that by striking at the heart of the system, they could force the hand of the masses and collapse the status quo. It’s easy to look back now and see them as relics, but at the time, the tension was palpable. There was a genuine sense that the old world was dying and something new—something more equitable, or so they claimed—was about to be born through fire. Of course, the reality was usually much darker. Instead of liberation, most of these movements ended in violence, paranoia, and eventually, total irrelevance. History shows that when you try to build a paradise on a foundation of terror, you usually just end up building a graveyard.
Second, if you actually want to understand the Right, you shouldn't be looking at terrorists.

darksurfer4 said:Ever since I first became aware of my own consciousness, I’ve harbored a deep-seated distaste for the right wing; I have always viewed them as fundamentally bad, even malicious people. Yet, driven by the philosophical notion that one should strive to understand those they disagree with, I eventually began engaging in discussions with them. I started noticing them in grocery stores, flipping through the pages of Time Magazine. I began browsing those same magazines myself, specifically to attempt to decipher the inner workings of their minds. After some time, however, my perception shifted; I no longer see them as mere political opponents, but rather primarily as mentally ill individuals.🎉🎉

During my debates with these types, I’ve been met with truly staggering claims regarding the former state—claims that, through extensive reading and dialogue with others, I have confirmed have absolutely zero connection to reality. This spans everything from the starvation crises of the 70s and 80s to the concentration camps used against Americans.☕ In that same Time Magazine, I actually read a claim that Milorad Pupovac is orchestrating a genocide against Americans in coordination with the cultural organization "Prosvjeta"🤦—a genocide supposedly funded by tax dollars from the American federal budget.🤣

Let’s step outside our beautiful...

Back in 1996, a certain American right-winger bombed a government building in Oklahoma City because he was convinced the administration was plotting a coup against the American people.🤦

Across the Atlantic Ocean, a right-winger committed an even more heinous act—I am, of course, referring to Andreas Breivik. That maniac slaughtered about 60 people, mostly very young individuals, all because he believed he was protecting Norway from Islamic terrorists.🤦

Speaking of Islamic terrorists, while they stem from a different cultural sphere, from where I sit, they seem to fall under the umbrella of extreme right-wing ideology.

Take Poland, for instance; they were once led by those two idiot twin brothers, one of whom died in a plane crash. One of those twin idiots, leading the nation at the time, was traveling to commemorate crimes in the Katyn Forest. They were supposed to land at the airport in Smolensk, but air traffic control diverted them toward Minsk due to heavy fog over Smolensk. But that was when right-wing paranoia kicked in; the paranoid leader convinced himself the fog was a Russian conspiracy and ordered the landing, which resulted in his death and the deaths of everyone else on that plane.

Right-wingers believe the Earth is flat—hollow, or whatever version of that nonsense—they believe vaccines are a deliberate way to spread autism, they believe in chemtrails, and they sink into all sorts of other idiocy.

It is fascinating how some people drift toward the right as they age; it seems that as the body and mind decay, people gravitate toward right-wing waters. In America, we have examples like Franjo Harmon and Zdravko Tomac. The case of Franjo Harmon is particularly interesting because of his brain tumor; one could argue the tumor itself caused his shift toward the extreme right.🤔

The ultimate point I am making is that membership in right-wing groups and parties should be classified as a mental disorder, and consequently, such individuals should be barred from participating in elections. It would be somewhat similar to what happened with homosexuality, which was once categorized as a mental illness.

This is just pure fabrication from your irrational mind, born out of a pathological hatred for anyone who dares to think differently than you do. Conservatives are simply traditionalists, and for the most part, they rely on proven facts.
darksurfer4 said:Ever since I first became aware of my own consciousness, I’ve harbored a deep-seated distaste for the right wing; I have always viewed them as fundamentally bad, even malicious people. Yet, driven by the philosophical notion that one should strive to understand those they disagree with, I eventually began engaging in discussions with them. I started noticing them in grocery stores, flipping through the pages of Time Magazine. I began browsing those same magazines myself, specifically to attempt to decipher the inner workings of their minds. After some time, however, my perception shifted; I no longer see them as mere political opponents, but rather primarily as mentally ill individuals.🎉🎉

During my debates with these types, I’ve been met with truly staggering claims regarding the former state—claims that, through extensive reading and dialogue with others, I have confirmed have absolutely zero connection to reality. This spans everything from the starvation crises of the 70s and 80s to the concentration camps used against Americans.☕ In that same Time Magazine, I actually read a claim that Milorad Pupovac is orchestrating a genocide against Americans in coordination with the cultural organization "Prosvjeta"🤦—a genocide supposedly funded by tax dollars from the American federal budget.🤣

Let’s step outside our beautiful...

Back in 1996, a certain American right-winger bombed a government building in Oklahoma City because he was convinced the administration was plotting a coup against the American people.🤦

Across the Atlantic Ocean, a right-winger committed an even more heinous act—I am, of course, referring to Andreas Breivik. That maniac slaughtered about 60 people, mostly very young individuals, all because he believed he was protecting Norway from Islamic terrorists.🤦

Speaking of Islamic terrorists, while they stem from a different cultural sphere, from where I sit, they seem to fall under the umbrella of extreme right-wing ideology.

Take Poland, for instance; they were once led by those two idiot twin brothers, one of whom died in a plane crash. One of those twin idiots, leading the nation at the time, was traveling to commemorate crimes in the Katyn Forest. They were supposed to land at the airport in Smolensk, but air traffic control diverted them toward Minsk due to heavy fog over Smolensk. But that was when right-wing paranoia kicked in; the paranoid leader convinced himself the fog was a Russian conspiracy and ordered the landing, which resulted in his death and the deaths of everyone else on that plane.

Right-wingers believe the Earth is flat—hollow, or whatever version of that nonsense—they believe vaccines are a deliberate way to spread autism, they believe in chemtrails, and they sink into all sorts of other idiocy.

It is fascinating how some people drift toward the right as they age; it seems that as the body and mind decay, people gravitate toward right-wing waters. In America, we have examples like Franjo Harmon and Zdravko Tomac. The case of Franjo Harmon is particularly interesting because of his brain tumor; one could argue the tumor itself caused his shift toward the extreme right.🤔

The ultimate point I am making is that membership in right-wing groups and parties should be classified as a mental disorder, and consequently, such individuals should be barred from participating in elections. It would be somewhat similar to what happened with homosexuality, which was once categorized as a mental illness.

Experience and wisdom don't come easy. You can't just buy them or fast-track them. They only arrive with age.
Your biases and ageism are just more proof that you aren't thinking rationally.

darksurfer4 said:Ever since I first became aware of my own consciousness, I’ve harbored a deep-seated distaste for the right wing; I have always viewed them as fundamentally bad, even malicious people. Yet, driven by the philosophical notion that one should strive to understand those they disagree with, I eventually began engaging in discussions with them. I started noticing them in grocery stores, flipping through the pages of Time Magazine. I began browsing those same magazines myself, specifically to attempt to decipher the inner workings of their minds. After some time, however, my perception shifted; I no longer see them as mere political opponents, but rather primarily as mentally ill individuals.🎉🎉

During my debates with these types, I’ve been met with truly staggering claims regarding the former state—claims that, through extensive reading and dialogue with others, I have confirmed have absolutely zero connection to reality. This spans everything from the starvation crises of the 70s and 80s to the concentration camps used against Americans.☕ In that same Time Magazine, I actually read a claim that Milorad Pupovac is orchestrating a genocide against Americans in coordination with the cultural organization "Prosvjeta"🤦—a genocide supposedly funded by tax dollars from the American federal budget.🤣

Let’s step outside our beautiful...

Back in 1996, a certain American right-winger bombed a government building in Oklahoma City because he was convinced the administration was plotting a coup against the American people.🤦

Across the Atlantic Ocean, a right-winger committed an even more heinous act—I am, of course, referring to Andreas Breivik. That maniac slaughtered about 60 people, mostly very young individuals, all because he believed he was protecting Norway from Islamic terrorists.🤦

Speaking of Islamic terrorists, while they stem from a different cultural sphere, from where I sit, they seem to fall under the umbrella of extreme right-wing ideology.

Take Poland, for instance; they were once led by those two idiot twin brothers, one of whom died in a plane crash. One of those twin idiots, leading the nation at the time, was traveling to commemorate crimes in the Katyn Forest. They were supposed to land at the airport in Smolensk, but air traffic control diverted them toward Minsk due to heavy fog over Smolensk. But that was when right-wing paranoia kicked in; the paranoid leader convinced himself the fog was a Russian conspiracy and ordered the landing, which resulted in his death and the deaths of everyone else on that plane.

Right-wingers believe the Earth is flat—hollow, or whatever version of that nonsense—they believe vaccines are a deliberate way to spread autism, they believe in chemtrails, and they sink into all sorts of other idiocy.

It is fascinating how some people drift toward the right as they age; it seems that as the body and mind decay, people gravitate toward right-wing waters. In America, we have examples like Franjo Harmon and Zdravko Tomac. The case of Franjo Harmon is particularly interesting because of his brain tumor; one could argue the tumor itself caused his shift toward the extreme right.🤔

The ultimate point I am making is that membership in right-wing groups and parties should be classified as a mental disorder, and consequently, such individuals should be barred from participating in elections. It would be somewhat similar to what happened with homosexuality, which was once categorized as a mental illness.

Maybe I should go see a decent doctor first.
After reading what you wrote, I think you could actually use a little more of that.
F1 Italian GP - Monza (Sept 2, 2018) in Formula 1 ·
stormytiger4 said:Kimi was excellent ( 🙏 🙏). I don't see much reason to laugh at him for losing the win.
Vettel, on the other hand... 🤦

It isn't Vettel's fault; it was just bad luck.
F1 Italian GP - Monza (Sept 2, 2018) in Formula 1 ·
Gary Palmer8 said:Exactly. If they aren't even slowing down, then performing this kind of circus act in basically the same car right in front of the home crowd—who all cleared out early like total amateurs...

But it’s nothing new. I remember being at Monaco back when Schumacher crashed; half the Ferrari fans in the stands bailed immediately, even though Rubens was still very much in the hunt...

Maybe that's just because Rubens was still in it.
F1 Italian GP - Monza (Sept 2, 2018) in Formula 1 ·
Verstappen is just too dim-witted for racing. Reminds me of Montoya back in the day.
F1 Italian GP - Monza (Sept 2, 2018) in Formula 1 ·
Verstappen is an idiot. Give him a penalty already.
Solid start to the race. That collision between Hamilton and Vettel was impossible to miss.
Pinched nerve in my lower back in Health ·
It doesn't really matter if the protrusion is small or large; what matters is how much pain you're in and how much it limits your movement. If you have the CD from your MRI, you probably have the viewing software too. When you see a doctor, ask them to take measurements so you have a baseline to track any changes down the road.
Something that might help is Perskindol cream—the yellow one. You can pick it up at any CVS or Walgreens and rub it on the painful spot and along your entire spine.
When you start physical therapy, pay close attention to which exercises actually feel right and which ones don't. Be very clear and direct with your therapist about that.
Pinched nerve in my lower back in Health ·
That’s all pretty standard for the diagnosis you’re dealing with.
You need to be careful about how you move—from here on out, indefinitely. 😁

It could last for any amount of time... but usually, things taper off or recede after a few months.

By the way, have you had an MRI yet? If they spot a protrusion, they really should get some measurements on it.
Pinched nerve in my lower back in Health ·
Physical therapy. That kind of protrusion is pretty common.
In PT, you'll go through exercises that you’ll eventually have to do on your own consistently. The goal is to strengthen the muscles so they can shoulder more of the load, which takes the pressure off your spine.
You'll probably get some electrical stimulation or laser therapy too, which helps manage the pain.
Go ahead and take some ibuprofen. It's better to be pain-free, and since it's an anti-inflammatory, it'll help with that nerve inflammation causing you trouble.