Questioning Dumb, Failing, Worrying, Cuckold, Cheating, and Threesomes

 

“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.”

-- Laurence J. Peter

How can Americans be so dumb?

How can you group everyone together?

Can the quality of everything be cheapened if there is too much input from too many people?

Only if the companies listen to everybody’s input. Most people have minds that are similar to bricks, so their input is appropriately ignored.

Could I use any excuse to back up why I have said anything? Then the person who talks to me has no way to know about it, is that right?

Any excuse might make you sound stupid. A reasonable excuse might be more believable.

Is it true that most people are often brutally uncreative?

Brutally? Some people are uncreative, but the majority, whether they know it or not, are creative… to a point. Most people were not mentored to expand their creativity. They ignored that they could accomplish creativity all by themselves. You run into these people in the military. It blows their mind what they can accomplish with a little push.

Can it be true that courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear?

Well said.

What if we take a sensible approach towards understanding life other than being irrational (if that’s the right word)? Would that ever happen to an adult? How difficult could that be?

As we age, most of us understand “life” as we learn “wisdom.” This can happen earlier in life, but not that often. Life is what it is, and what you make of it is totally up to you.

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

-- Aristotle

 What if I'm a failure in life?

You are asking the right question, so you aren’t much of a “failure in life.” Do something meaningful to you, every day, and you can stop asking this question.

Should I feel better knowing that kids are stupider than me?

No. It should piss you off that the educational system is broken.

Why do you love if you don't have the courage to get married?

Falling in love has little to do with marriage. Many marriages fail because “falling in love” is a two-way street. I was head over heels in love, but my wife had no clue what love was all about. Trying to hold it together lasted 25 years due to my stupidity.

Is it possible for big egos to get in the way of common practical sense?

It happens all the time.

How can we create a brighter future instead of dismantling our present reality?

Stop dismantling your present reality. Reality is what it is, so you need to tweak your reality so it makes more sense to you. In this way, you can “create a brighter future.” My girlfriend says you need to start going to church… which will do exactly what I said. God works in mysterious ways.

I feel like giving up on life. What do I do?

Don’t.

“Anyone can give up; it is the easiest thing in the world to do. But, to hold it together when everyone would expect you to fall apart, now, that is true strength.”

-- Chris Bradford

Why do people on this site worry about politics too much and not about the quality of their lives and health?

I don’t see that. I see a good mix of interests.

Why do old ladies like to be naked?

Because they know that “old men” enjoy the hell out of it.

Why don’t some people feel ashamed of being naked?

They aren’t comfortable with the way they look. Personally… I don’t care. Don't look at my body if you don’t want to look at it. It is a personal choice each person has to make, to look or not to look. Of course, some things you just can’t unsee.

Reader comment: Why do you feel ashamed naked?

My reply: You didn’t read my answer. I don’t care, one way or the other. If you don’t want to look at my body... then don’t. 

How can I make money without any income?

Are you a woman?

What will you do once you are fed up with life in general?

I will change what I do in my life. If you find you’re traveling down the wrong road, check your map. You might be better off taking a different route. Remember, it is your life, and you can do whatever you feel is necessary to make life better.

What's the most important lesson you've learned from a mistake?

Don’t make the mistake twice. I learned this from my marriage.

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”

-- Albert Einstein

Should I cuckold my husband because he can't get hard?

If he is “up” for it, then, yes. This would be a kinky way to see how he “responds.”

How many women have you slept with in your life?

I’m 70 years old. Really? I “grew up” in the 1960s and joined the Air Force in 1973. I got a divorce in 2000 and was free again. Not a fair question, for an “active” old guy to answer. The best I can say is… too many, and not enough.

Do girls rather have sex than suck?

It depends on the girl.

Why is my son the biggest idiot of all time?

He hasn’t fallen far from the tree? Our children are what our parenting makes of them. We can blame them for being idiots, or… we can try considering the truth and say we failed them somewhere down the line. The choice is yours.

What do you think of the name India Garza?

I would shorten the first name to Indy or Indi, or lengthen it to Indiana.  

What do you think about humble people?

I like them.

“The seeker after truth should be humbler than the dust. The world crushes the dust under its feet, but the seeker after truth should so humble himself that even the dust could crush him. Only then, and not till then, will he have a glimpse of truth.”

-- Mahatma Gandhi

My husband caught me cheating. What should I do?

You were cheating. It seems obvious, to an idiot, that there is no spark in the marriage. Now that he knows your true self, you should get divorced before he catches you again.

I cheated on my girlfriend and she left me for another man. What should I do?

Learn not to cheat.

Why would a man cheat if he says he loves you?

Uh… really? He “says” he loves you, then he goes and cheats. What does this tell you? 

Am I stupid? I married my husband after I caught him cheating on our wedding day.

You are right.

Do you get raped frequently or often?

Don’t I wish. (Is there a difference between “frequently” and “often”?) 

Is taking revenge on someone who cheated on you okay?

Yeah, leave them. That’s it. Karma will take care of the rest. 

“If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.”

-- Shannon L. Alder

What should I do if my wife wants me to have a threesome with her girlfriend?

You look her in the eyes, give her a sardonic smile, and say, “Yes, I’d love to.”

My girlfriend is asking to have sex and I do not know what to say. What do I say?

That is up to you. What I’d say is nothing close to your confusion. The problem, here, is saying “no” will probably send her to someone else. This is a matter of sticking to your personal “code” or risking a pregnancy that might end in an abortion - ending a life. Condoms are not 100% effective, and neither is the “pill”. Both? It is a choice that only you can make. 

 My wife tells me: She hates me, how do I respond to that?

Divorce.

What’s a good age to start and stop having sex, and why?

About 80 years of age. It’s getting more difficult to get it up. I figure around 80 I might have the will but not the desire. It is the downside to getting older.

Is God a puppet of humanity with strings to pull?

Unfortunately, not in the least.

What are some disadvantages of old age?

Memories. Unfortunately, they are a double-edged sword.

“Memories warm you up from the inside. But they also tear you apart.”

-- Haruki Murakami

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 view any more right or wrong than the other. Opinion, presented in this context, is a way of inciting others to think and, hopefully, to form their own opinions, 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 while engaging in peaceful and constructive discussion in an arena of mutual respect concerning those opinions offered. After twenty-three years of military intelligence, I believe that engaging each other in this manner, and in this arena, is a 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 United States Air Force Intelligence as a planner, analyst, briefer, instructor, and senior manager. Following his service career, he spent 17 years working with the premier and world-renowned Western Institutional Review Board, helping to protect the rights of human subjects involved in pharmaceutical research. He also served 8 years on the Board of Directors for the Angela J. Bowen Foundation.

Ordained in 2013 as an "interfaith" minister, he founded the Congregation for Religious Tolerance in response to intolerance shown by Christians toward peaceful Islam. As a weapon for his war on intolerance, he chose the pen. He 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 personal, spiritual path toward peace and the final destination for us all. He resides in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where he volunteered as the lead chaplain at a regional medical center.

Feel free to contact Pastor Tony at: tolerantpastor@gmail.com