Questioning Subjective, Objective, Balance, Sex, Lies, and Wrong

 
Nuff said.

What are the top 10 life-changing habits that can transform your life in a year?

Dislike women. Dislike sex. Dislike bourbon. Dislike pizza. Dislike cooking. Dislike baking. Dislike work. Dislike driving. Dislike friends. Dislike Happiness. Dislike women, and dislike sex. Yeah, I know. I just thought they needed repeating.

What happens if you seduce a woman with different ideas than yours?

You better like being “submissive” to her.

What is the definition of "very wrong"?

One has to accept that there are varying levels of “wrong” in life. “Very” wrong means that something is more than just wrong, but it is still less than being “so” wrong. Anything above “so” wrong is on the border of being criminal, in nature.

Is it possible to prove to a person that everything he believes is false and only one thing is true?

Only if they have an open mind, and your “true” thing is incontrovertible.

Is it ok to feel ashamed of my hedonistic desires, or is there something wrong with me?

Why would you feel ashamed of your desires? Perhaps if your religion steps up, but, other than that, if it feels good, do it. I would, but, then, I’m a self-proclaimed hypocrite. Don’t do as I do, do as I say.

“The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. Resist it, and your soul grows sick with longing for the things it has forbidden to itself.”

-- Oscar Wilde

Why is it important to have role models?

It isn’t. It is important to have good, morally ethical, role models. They give us an example to live up to or surpass.

When a person violates our boundaries, is it a subjective experience or an objective one? Can I adjust myself so that I don't get hurt?

It can be either/or, depending on how you view it. If you’re worried about getting hurt, however, it is a subjective view. If you wish to “adjust” yourself, leave the situation so you don’t have to worry. Getting hurt, or not, is totally up to you. Make the choice to stay or go.

What helps you when you have to make a hard decision?

Bourbon.

To what extent can there ever be perfect accuracy?

There can only be “excellent” accuracy. There is no such thing as perfect, except where God is concerned, and even that is in question.

Do you want to home? Is this a correct sentence?

According to “Grammarly” it is fine.

“If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.”

-- Dorothy Parker

How do you balance the importance of belonging, with the importance of getting out of an echo chamber?

There is no “balance” for me. I belong, as is my choice. I put much more importance on getting out of the echo chamber.

I'm curious, is anyone out there that mostly just plays video games, does simple things like reading, and is very happy in life just doing that?

I like reading, cooking, and looking at attractive women, and am very happy just doing that. But, then again, I’m approaching 70 years of life. Strive for true happiness always and in all things, regardless of your circumstances.

What do you say about good relationships and bad relationships?

After a 25-year failed marriage, revel in the good relationships and bail on the bad ones. Life is too short for drama.

Is being a trusted brand still important to corporations? If not, should the people build trust and provide quality products and services to each other either by creation, or due diligence?

Brands are only “trusted” by people who don’t bother with due diligence. Corporations come and go, or get bought out and become better. Going through life without due diligence is a crap shoot, and the “house” usually wins.

I am 33 years old and I work as an office staff. How do I figure out my goals and not become stuck?

Ask yourself, “What do I really want to do with my life?” If you have an answer, go for it.

“Ninety percent of the people are not happy with their jobs. The remaining ten percent don’t deserve their jobs in the first place.”

-- Abhaidev

Is it hard to find a submissive woman out there?

Advertise. “Looking for submissive woman to enjoy mutual pleasures.”

Do we owe Trump a debt of gratitude after he sought to take the fight to the corrupt institutions preying on the US?

We owe him a debt of gratitude for taking on the liberal socialist lying bullshit for four years, and they still can’t leave him alone.

Does social media make us less personable?

Yes. My son and his wife, in their 40s, sit at either end of the couch and text each other.

What makes some people more responsible than others? Is it natural or learned?

Learned. We might be born without sin, but “responsibility” is something we are taught to be and have to learn to admit.

What's more sexualized? Bare breasts or bare butts?

Breasts, without question.

“Breasts are a scandal because they shatter the border between motherhood and sexuality.”

-- Iris Marion Young

Why most relationships are doomed to fail… and what you can do about it?

Lack of honesty, fidelity, and friendship. Try being honest, loyal, and, most of all, be a good friend. It really isn’t all about the sex, no matter how much we’d like it to be.

Did you know that you are not hardcore unless you live hardcore?

Well, duh.

Can you build a convincing lie using only factually verifiable statements?

If the statements are “factually verifiable” it isn’t much of a lie, unless you’re talking to a person with no senses… or a moron.

“The sun is up!”

“No, it isn’t.”

“What?” 

What are some things that people enjoy doing as teenagers or adults?

Sex. Hey, this is easy.

What does it mean when someone says, "I'm not your type," but they are no longer interested in you?

They are being honest. If they are no longer interested in you, they aren’t your type. They tasted the pie and found it lacking.  However...

"You aren’t my type, just the way that I am not yours. But that’s why we are good for each other—we are so different, yet we’re the same. You told me once that I bring out the worst in you. Well, you bring out the best in me."

-- Anna Todd

What advice do successful people have for teens going through tough times?

Life is about making good choices. Life is what you make of it.

How can you tell if someone is really good or fine when they say it?

They really aren’t, if they find the need to brag about it. Really good and fine is all about being humble and letting people stew in the obvious.

If you had to choose between never being able to use your phone again or never being able to speak, which would you choose?

Never use the phone. If I can’t speak, having a phone is kind of silly, isn’t it?

What can a nice girl do to deal with people who are jealous of her?

Take off her clothes. Hey, she might as well go for the gusto and show everyone they have no chance of being that good.

What is your opinion of when someone says "your country"?

A lot of socialists are trying to destroy my country. Not going to happen. 

“My Country is not just my Soil, but it is also my Soul that breathes in my body. I am the strongest and devoted advocate of my land and people wherever I am. It does not matter how bitterly I criticize them, even though they are my real love and respect.”

-- Ehsan Sehgal

Why would a guy kiss my forehead and then ghost me?

Found someone else. Not very honest, though, so, better off without him.

How often should we review grammar?

Every time you write, unless you like being judged in a poor light.

What are the benefits of trying new things that we're not good at?

For one thing, you won’t know you’re not good at them until you try them.

How do you deal with parents who blame you for everything and are never on your side?

Are you 18 yet?

Can consciousness stop existing?

Yes. It’s called unconsciousness.

“Consciousness was upon him before he could get out of the way.”

-- Kingsley Amis

Editor's Note

(Re: disclaimer cum "get out of jail free" card)

Before you go getting your panties in a bunch, it is essential to understand that this is just an opinion site and, as such, can be subjected to scrutiny by anyone with a differing opinion. It doesn't make either opinion any more right or wrong than the other. An opinion, presented in this context, is a way of inciting others to think and, hopefully, to form opinions of their own, if they haven't already done so. This is also why, occasionally, I will present an "opinion" just to stir an emotional pot. Where it may sound like I agree with the statements made, I'm more interested in getting others to consider an alternate viewpoint. 

I fervently hope that we keep open and active minds when reading opinions and while engaging in peaceful and constructive discussion, in an arena of mutual respect, concerning those opinions put forth. After over twenty years with military intelligence, I have come to believe engaging each other in this manner and in this arena is the way we will learn tolerance and respect for differing beliefs, cultures, and viewpoints.

We all fall from grace, some more often than others; it is part of being human. God's test for us is what we learn from the experience, and what we do afterward.

Pastor Tony spent 22 years with the United States Air Force Intelligence as a planner, analyst, briefer, instructor, and, finally, a senior manager. He spent 17 years, following his service career, working with the premier, world-renowned, Western Institutional Review Board helping to protect the rights of human subjects involved in pharmaceutical research.

Ordained 1n 2013 as an "interfaith" minister, he founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance in response to intolerance shown by Christians toward peaceful Islam. As the weapon for his war on intolerance he chose the pen, and wages his "battle" in the guise of the Congregation's official online blog, The Path, of which he is both author and editor. "The Path" offers a vehicle for commentary and guidance concerning one's own personal, spiritual, path toward peace and the final destination for us all. He currently resides in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he volunteered as the lead chaplain at a regional medical center.

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