Posts by mistygull16

I mean, in a democracy, everything should be up for debate—including feminism, especially when we start trading actual merit for quotas.

My first thread about quotas got shut down, so I tried starting this one with a broader title to address how modern feminism kind of bypasses standard democratic processes, but yet again... locked.

Guess I’m left with one conclusion: feminism is basically the untouchable sacred cow that nobody's allowed to question.

Oof... buckle up. I have a feeling the comments on this thread from our ladies are gonna get pretty spicy once they see the previous posts!

Brian Allen18 said:To put it bluntly...
dammit, they talk a big game about being spiritual, but then they just end up picking the hotter or wealthier guy instead of me. 😁

It's always the same thing from the good ones. "There's just no spark, you're such a great guy, but..."

Ryan Wilson2 said:To be blunt, my stance is that women possess a natural, innate predisposition toward spirituality, whereas men typically gravitate toward these pursuits merely because they find it attractive to women. 🙂

I mean, I wouldn't go so far, but let's be real—women tend to look for more concrete stuff from guys. You know, things you can actually measure, whether we're talking about physical stats or just... well, other specific measurements. Women are just more practical and grounded like that. They want substance. The only exception, I guess, would be the women who are more into that spiritual side of things; they’re usually looking for some kind of soul-level depth or mental maturity in a man.

Look, we aren't really "male" or "female." We’re just souls that happen to be dropped into specific bodies.

Every body has its own set of strengths, kind of like how tools work. A hammer is a hammer, and a screwdriver is a screwdriver. They both do their thing.

The thing is, the soul develops its own cravings and leanings, and our physical form is basically just the fallout from what we wanted in past lives. So, if you popped out of the womb looking like a total bombshell, you can probably thank your old sexual desires. Or, if you were born into a family where you basically mastered every major religion by the time you hit middle school, it just means you were leaning hard into those spiritual vibes in a previous life.

Personally, I feel like it’s a bit easier to chase spirituality in a male body—not that being born female doesn't come with its own equal set of qualities, obviously.

And one more thing... I tend to think men are driven by passion, while women are driven by pride. Because of that, the spiritual path for guys is usually about learning to master that passion, whereas for women, it’s more about finding discipline.

Amanda Hughes37 said:Fine... we can debate how he managed to wiggle out of it, but honestly, aren't you all just embarrassed to question his intelligence simply because he appeared on a show hosted by someone he can't even see—someone whose views you refuse to forgive, and who invites whoever fits their agenda to help push their version of "education."

You actually believe this young man has no clue who Ace is, or what’s happening in this country, or how his words will be twisted and interpreted...

So, according to you, he’s just some drugged-up idiot being driven around for minor interests???

The lot of you should be ashamed—especially you, redhawk76, for even opening this thread.

What should we say about the guests Bujanec brings on?... that they aren't being used?... that their points are always phenomenal?...

Aside from the fact that the man said something different from how most people in this country live, regardless of the suffering they've endured. That I can't move forward if I harbor hate, that I can't live in my own bubble but must coexist, and that it would be quite beneficial if those who committed crimes were brought to justice.

What makes him so uniquely special, anyway?

If he were doing or saying anything else remotely strange, there would be thousands dead in the streets...

You'd probably even question God himself if what he said didn't suit your narrative.🤮

Speaking of Bujica, I saw two war victims on TV today—one who was a minor back then and a El Paso veteran who spent nine months in a camp (I think he's the brother of the head of the El Paso Defense Headquarters). He said when they were being moved from the camp to BG, they'd stop drivers on the highway and point out our veteran-camp inmates like they were fascists, asking drivers to beat them up—as if we were the ones who attacked them or planted mines in their country. It reminded me of the Stations of the Cross my late father went through, where they led them through towns specifically to beat "fascists."

Bujanec asked the veteran if any of our governments ever checked in on him, asked how he was doing in the camp or if he could testify. The guy said nobody had ever asked him a single thing.

Honestly, I have so much respect for those people who survived that torture. I'm baffled that they stay quiet. I just can't believe how much Americans can forgive.

Just the fact that we forgave Budimir Lončar for blocking our weapons purchases... it makes me wonder how many people died because of his embargo.

wearyowl29 said:Honestly, I don't think young people are actually hunting for "authority" in the traditional sense—to them, that whole concept is pretty much a joke. What they're really looking for is something they can identify with. They want something that leaves a good impression, something cool, or something that actually gives their lives some meaning.

It all comes down to that search for identity. Sure, if finding themselves means latching onto a certain leader because it feels meaningful or impressive, then they'll follow that authority. But as they grow up and mature, they start questioning everything they once thought was true.
That explains why youth movements within Catholicism can be so incredibly popular.

I mean, obviously, we all outgrow certain beliefs at some point. I remember being totally obsessed with those old martial arts movies where kids just blindly followed some master with a long white beard.

Looking back, those years were basically just one big identity crisis. I was searching for something, but I had no clue what it was... just felt like I was constantly missing that one final piece of the puzzle.

Lisa Morales4 said:But who exactly grants that authority to the immature? Where does it actually come from?
Their authority is only as valid as the person giving it to them.
As for those who just seize power for themselves, like dictators, I wouldn't even bother mentioning them in modern society.

Mistakes are actually the best teachers; people mature through the process itself. Because of that, you shouldn't look to anyone else for direction, but rather maintain a general focus and a set of internal guidelines. A leader isn't someone to be idolized, but rather a facilitator whose primary role is to be a servant to everyone.

It’s not far from the truth that many leaders are just fools who need to be kept busy, while the true shepherds are those who know how to enjoy life without losing their temper.

By the way, regarding those medieval American school experiments and movies you guys keep bringing up, I find it a bit tedious. Over here, our entire system—from the classroom all the way to the workplace—revolves around four core pillars:

continuous learning
respect
responsibility
and safety

And these apply to everyone equally. Even a three-year-old learns about having agency (ownership over their actions) and what that means in terms of
learning, respect, responsibility, and safety.

So, what does learning actually entail?
Following agreed-upon instructions and the rules of the game.
Striving to complete tasks—giving it a go and doing your best.
Allowing those around you the space to learn within a dynamic environment.

What about respect?
Being polite and courteous.
Using equipment and resources properly.
Following the directions of those in charge.
Supporting the participation and input of others.

Responsibility?
Punctuality and being prompt.
Coming prepared.
Cleaning up after yourself and leaving things tidy for the next person.

Safety?
Keeping your hands and limbs to yourself.
Using appropriate language.
Maintaining composure.

I didn't quite catch your drift there, but let me lay out my take. Take kids, for example. When you let them fly solo without any guidance, they aren't exactly going to sit around and think deeply about life. Instead, they go hunting for anyone who looks like they're in charge, even if it's just some total maniac or a junkie. That’s basically why you see so many kids spiraling into drinking or drugs these days...

They say this world is a pretty nasty place to live—not because of the villains, but because all the good people just sit there and stay silent.

Personally, I think immature folks need some kind of authority to lean on, provided by more level-headed people, though I guess the real question is how far we let that go before it gets weird.

Once someone actually grows up, they start building their own perspectives through actual thought, but you still need some sort of social code of values to exist, right? Not something rigid that only serves itself, but more like a general compass to follow.

A person without any wisdom is honestly much happier if they stay busy and occupied, whereas only a truly wise person can actually handle and endure joy without completely losing their mind.

casualtiger2 said:The Conspiracy doesn't exist.
There are countless interest groups—big, small, whatever—just trying to get what they want.
And honestly? That’s just human nature—chasing wealth, security, power... the usual stuff.
It all stems from personal, family, national, ideological, religious, or idealistic motives.

Sure, some deals are made behind closed doors, but most of it is hiding in plain sight. Nothing weird about it.
We don't need aliens or secret world governments plotting to enslave humanity just to make sense of how things work.

PS
The poll is poorly designed.
The only option that would actually lead people to say "conspiracy theories don't exist" is that naive idea that "governments are sovereign and independent"—which, let's be real, anyone would reject.

If countries were truly independent and sovereign, then conspiracies wouldn't exist, and these globalist groups wouldn't have any pull unless they were working through corrupt (let's call them European) governments.

The best way for a nation to protect itself from interest groups like the IMF, World Bank, Bilderberg Group, or the Trilateral Commission is... well, staying independent.

Think of nations like houses. I assume you lock your front door, right? You wouldn't just let some random people walk in pretending to be foreign investors, only to start charging you rent for your own bathroom, your kitchen, your bedroom, or even just walking through your hallway. 🤷

Take what happened here in the US—electricity prices spiked right when the new administration took over. It's kind of like how power is pricier in Germany, and suddenly these energy providers (with zero actual generators) pop up from Germany claiming their electricity will be cheaper... I mean, who's the idiot here? Probably the folks in league with those aliens who can provide cheap energy on demand. 🤷I'm no genius.

The Bilderberg Group,

Nancy Wilson2 said:One more thing—some of those elements (especially in the photo I shared) are genuinely masked against the background. I’m certain of this because I couldn't project them onto the scene; I wasn't just staring at those images in isolation. Later, I compared notes with someone else who had been searching and analyzing them alongside me, and we both saw the exact same thing. Neither of us was aware of these details beforehand, so there was no way to "project" them from memory or anticipate where everything was positioned. I’m simply stating the facts.

While certain aspects were likely projected—it’s hardly surprising given how extensively I searched for them—he also had a few observations that differed slightly from my own findings.

But yes, it is certainly one of those conspiracy theories that might hold a grain of truth, in my opinion.

Anyway, God forgive me if I'm overstepping here, but this definitely triggers that whole lizard people vibe for me.

Nancy Wilson2 said:I once spent a good few hours performing an exhaustive analysis of a single photograph of George Bush—it took longer than you might think—only to be genuinely unsettled by what I found. Every square inch seemed saturated with these murky, underlying messages. By the end of my deep dive, I had identified over forty distinct instances, which left me staring at the screen wondering whether those signals were truly embedded there, or if I was simply projecting my own suspicions onto the image.

A portrait of George Bush.

Alright, now it’s your turn to step up and put in the work.

Hint2 — Clear your mind and just stare at the image; some things should start surfacing on their own.

Hint2: To start with—take a look exactly where the mustache ought to be.

Hint3: Download the image to your computer and open it in a dedicated drawing program—something that gives you enough control to sketch directly over the file. If certain lines look like they might actually be letters, I’d suggest marking them in black. It should make the whole process much more straightforward.

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I guess I have this one thing going for me, though it's more of a downside... certain people just give me this claustrophobic, suffocating vibe, and honestly, this picture does the exact same thing.😉

crimsonhawk47 said:Subliminal messages? I mean, it’s easily one of the most plausible conspiracy theories out there, yet somehow nobody ever seems to talk about them.

Like, for instance... 😕

Steven Cruz3 said:Look, a hornet or some reptile isn't half as bad as hypocritical, moronic people and their idiotic, two-faced "gods" who claim to hate Nature—even though they’re the ones who supposedly created it themselves. 😉

You actually put together a whole little essay on that asceticism thread, didn't you? ☕

Speaking of wild beasts, I saw this...

Even reptiles couldn't pull this off. Way out of their league.

Steven Cruz3 said:I was at this zoo in a neighboring state a while back—they do these constant educational programs for kids—and they actually pulled different snakes out of their enclosures. They let the kids hold them while an educator went over the basics: what species they were, where they live, all that stuff. She also made sure to hammer home the most important part: if you spot a snake out in Nature, just leave it alone. Some are venomous, some aren't, but the point remains the same. The kids absolutely loved it. Honestly, if you teach kids this way—before their brains get filled up with useless crap—they won't grow up being terrified of animals. Instead, they'll just have that healthy, natural caution about not touching wildlife. Animals need to stay exactly how they are—wild and free in Nature.

Look, you’re out here trying to force your values on everyone else—I don't have some desperate need to love "pitiful people who need my affection." I don't get that. But? I do feel a drive to love wild animals. I wouldn't exactly invite them into my living room, obviously, but I'd fight tooth and nail to make sure our species doesn't wreck their habitat on Earth. Humans have overpopulated this planet to a ridiculous degree, while wildlife is shrinking by the day. We're watching beautiful species go extinct because of the mess we made, yet idiots still spend their time babbling about "evil reptilians" instead of facing reality. 😁

You’re just as terrified of wild animals as you are of wild women, mistygull16. 😁

There’s no way for a soul to evolve if it doesn't respect ALL life on Earth—it won't ascend any higher, and it sure as hell won't reach some state of Enlightenment. It'll just stay stuck right where it is, trapped inside its own tiny, human little mental cage.

and maniacs too 😉

People say don't go looking for trouble, and they say those Asian hornets are slowly making their way over to Europe... honestly, I can't say I blame them. 😉

Think about animals more like fundamental principles—like, their bodies are just physical manifestations of certain traits. Those same patterns are baked right into us, too. That’s why we say someone eats like a pig, or can tear you apart like a crocodile, or purrs like a cat. It's all there.

The soul basically evolves from wild beasts, through domesticated animals, until it finally hits human form.

Steven Cruz3 said:Well, my take is a bit different—I stay far away from "good" Catholics. They’re boring as hell in the house, boring in public, and boring in bed. Plus, they’d probably dump their tedious families on me, too. I’d lose my mind having to deal with all that, raise kids with them, and drag myself to church every Sunday. Yeah, no thanks—we’d never be on the same wavelength. 😁

Just thought I'd share this with you, just for your eyes and ears

Steven Cruz3 said:I’m obsessed with alligators and crocodiles—they're fascinating. Anacondas and pythons? Absolutely stunning. I also have a huge soft spot for rattlesnakes and copperheads, plus lizards and frogs. Honestly, I don't get why some idiots feel the need to project all their filth and malice onto reptiles—especially since we've been dealing with that snake business ever since the Garden of Eden. 🤷

God, I honestly have zero patience for anyone who claims to believe in God but lacks even an ounce of basic logic—seriously. If you actually think God created everything... Every single living thing.He created the reptiles, too. And let’s be real—He created everything else, the good and the absolute filth—so what’s with all this mental splitting? Seriously, why does everyone need to overcomplicate things like that? What's the point? 🙄

Sometimes I think Nature would finally be free if we could just scrub all this human garbage off the face of the earth—that mental pollution where people look at actual Beauty and only see ružnoća, and then try to turn that ružnoća into some fake set of Laws.

I mean, I probably wouldn't let a kid mess around with a corn snake, a rattlesnake, or a crocodile, either.🤷

And I definitely wouldn't let a kid go swimming if there was a shark or a lethal jellyfish nearby.

Or let them play around near a black widow or some hornets.🤷

Was watching this documentary here in the United States about how pythons showed up out of nowhere. Turns out, some "snake lover" wanted one as a pet, then dumped it back into the wild. Now they've got two types of pythons popping up—some smaller and more dangerous ones, others bigger but less so—and now everyone's freaking out that they might breed into some kind of super-snake that's even bigger and nastier.

I've been a vegetarian for 30 years just out of respect for animals, but wild creatures belong in the wild. If we have extra love to give, there are plenty of miserable people who need it way more than a wild animal does. You shouldn't disturb wildlife by dragging them into your house... honestly, seeing birds in cages just drives me nuts.