Questioning Stupid, Learning, Math Club, Involvement, Sarcasm, and Neighbors

 

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”

-- Albert Einstein

How do I make stupid people become smart?

You can’t… unless they want you to. But, the majority of people are ignorant, not stupid. Stupid is an “ignorant” name to call someone. It is usually used by those people who are, well… never mind.

Why do I like to be in zero romantic relationships all my life?

You are sexually active with many, you are not interested at this time, or you are a hermit.

Is [this site] being ruined by trolls?

If it is, it doesn’t say much about Quora. Trolls will always be with us, trying to ruin a good time. They are the slime we try not to touch. They are the shit on the bottom of your shoe. The best we can do is scrape them off, stay far away, and/or ignore them.

Is the lack of control over our lives a valid excuse for bad behavior and why should individuals still take responsibility for their actions?

The lack of control is a choice you have made, to live in a society.

What is the meaning behind the statement, "You're wrong because you're stupid"?

It is being used by a person who is “ignorant” about people. They are as “ignorant” as the person they are calling stupid. Nobody is stupid. Most people called stupid are, actually, ignorant. Change the terminology, and you show people a great education.

What went wrong when humans were designed?

God.

“God created every man to be free. The ability to choose whether to live free or enslaved, right or wrong, happy or in fear is something called free will. Every man was born with free will. Some people use it, and some people use any excuse not to. Nobody can turn you into a slave unless you allow them. Nobody can make you afraid of anything unless you allow them. Nobody can tell you to do something wrong, unless you allow them. God never created you to be a slave, man did. God never created division or set up any borders between brothers, man did. God never told you to hurt or kill another, man did. And in the end, when God asks you: "Who told you to kill one of my children?"

And you tell him, "My leader."

He will then ask you, "And are THEY your GOD?”

-- Suzy Kassem

What is the meaning behind someone saying their purpose in life is to learn?

They are showing that they are educated. Our purpose here in this life is to learn. Everything we do, or have done to us, is life causing us to see a lesson. If it is a lesson, we need to learn from it. Think about your life, and see how many times a day you are forced to learn.

When does learning a lesson fail?

When you give up.

Is it bad that I gave up on life?

If you gave up on life, does that mean that you’re dead? But, you are on this site, so you can’t be dead. You must be alive, which means… you haven’t given up on life. Not yet, anyway. You probably still have hope, hidden in the crevasse of faith. Never give up on your faith that life might get better. I will give you a clue… It is a choice, that only you have to make.

How do I achieve extreme success in life?

Are you truly happy? If you are, you’ve achieved extreme success. Everything else is attaining a goal.

How did you find strength in your darkest times?

You mean… when I put the gun to my head? A voice in my head asked what it would accomplish. I threw the gun across the room. Suicide would make my ex-wife happy as a lark. It would also scar my children. Then, there is always the fact that I’m better than that. I reclaimed the strength that my ex-wife tried to take from me. The strength I almost misplaced. I climbed out of my “pit of despair” and remembered who I was. That was 23 years ago, and I’ve been truly happy ever since. Suicide cures nothing, but ending valuable life. We are so much better than that.

Why don’t the vast majority of humans have any sense of justice and don't usually care, at all, about anything other than their personal interest and the people who are close to them at the most?

Have you been following politics, lately? I weep for my country. Is that caring enough?  

“Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.”

-- Mark Twain

What activities are done in a math club?

Math activities. Is this another trick question?

Is there a positive and negative characteristic association with effeminacy?

The positive characteristic is the person deciding what he feels he should have been. The negative characteristic is that most of society will ignore him. It is painful for many.

What scientist have you learned the most from?

Albert Einstein.

Are humans evil?

You are hanging around the wrong humans if you think this. Most of the people I hang around are good, selfless, people. The last thing on their mind is being evil.

Is it boring when you know everything? Will this ever be the case for a human or humans?

We will never know everything. We are here to learn, and the information is infinite.

Why does humanity do nothing for me?

Most of humanity does nothing for me, either. But, there is a segment of humanity who are truly caring, and selfless, in their actions. They give me hope for mankind.

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.”

-- Mahatma Gandhi 

How does the level of community involvement impact the success of shared goals in a neighborhood or suburb?

If there is no “community involvement” there are no shared goals in the neighborhood or suburb. People need to be involved to get anything done. If they don’t get anything done, there is no success. It is what it is… until you change it.

Why were people from the 80s, lazy and chaotic?

Bad parenting. They are still, for the most part, lazy and chaotic. Who voted in Biden?

Why do you personally think it is that regardless of how complex all things can be understood except for the things that we have no way of understanding no matter how advanced we may become, is this evidence we aren’t supposed to know?

We probably haven’t got to that point in our knowlege. It is what it is, and we will know what we don’t know in the future. It isn’t that we are not supposed to know. It’s that we aren’t ready to know. When we are ready, we will know. It is what it is, and there is a time for everything. It simply isn’t time.

What are you doing about that problem you have?

I divorced her.

How does anyone contribute to your space? What are the rules? I am stupid, where do I find my link?

You aren’t stupid. You are ignorant. Telling you won’t make you smarter. You have to learn. Welcome to Earth.

Author comment: I was looking for help and found a new asshole. I love criticism, it makes me stronger, and as much criticism I receive, I should look like RFK Jr.’s body, but I look like you, you Pie hole.

My reply: I was not meaning to be a smartass. So, learning is not your strong suit? Now I'm being a smartass. 

Would it be better if all of our desires and wants were commercialized?

Pay for sex? Not on a bet.

“And if all womankind banded together, and took the male path, the world would turn into one huge brothel.”

-- M. Ageyev

Sarcastic people, what brings out your sarcastic side the most?

People who talk like they think they’re smart. I can’t help myself. I become sarcastic.

What are the most significant ethical considerations you face in your work, and how do you address them?

Work ethic. People think they can slide by doing nothing. In the Intelligence field, doing nothing can get people killed. More than once I had people in my office for an ass chewing. Do the work or cross-train into food service. Let them throw you out. Intelligence would not even consider giving someone a pass. Do the job or get the hell out.

As a follower, what best helps determine the strength of connection you have to the leader that you’re working with?

Communication.

Why does my wife love me, but I don't love her?

Well, the first thought that comes to mind is, why did you marry her? People make this mistake all the time. You are supposed to love each other more than anybody else. That is a marriage made in heaven. What you seem to have is a marriage made in purgatory. She loves you, but you are wondering why you are there. The best thing you can do, for both of you, is get a divorce so she can find a man who really loves her. God, please, don’t have children in a loveless marriage.

My wife has a new assertiveness. How must I handle it?

Become submissive.

Could you lie to obscure the truth?

If you are obscuring the truth, it really isn’t the truth. So you have lied. It is either the truth or it isn’t. My favorite saying is, "It is what it is until it isn’t." This is a hard nut to crack. If you don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings… you obscure the truth. You lie. The problem "lies" when they find out you lied to them.

“I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.”

-- Friedrich Nietzsche

What problems do you have with your neighbors?

He has no social skills. Nuff said.

What are some ways to shift your mindset from seeing yourself as unlucky to recognizing your own strengths and resilience?

Make better choices and decisions. Being unlucky is your fault. If you make better choices and decisions it will help you to see your strengths and resilience.

What are some reasons why wives may feel unloved by their husbands?

He’s having an affair.

Is it right to talk to someone who has a partner?

As long as you don’t make a pass at them, it should be okay. Talking to people is a normal part of socializing. Some rules need to be followed, but socializing is the norm in today’s society.

Why don't you opt out of this world?

I've not learned enough. When I get old, my body will fail and I will die, to be reborn.

What factors contribute to a person's intelligence and potential? Can a person be intelligent but lack potential?

Desire and ability. They need desire and the ability to have the potential to succeed in life. Without “desire and ability” potential dies a painful death, whether you are “intelligent” or not.

“Believe in your infinite potential. Your only limitations are those you set upon yourself.”

-- Roy T. Bennett

Editor's Note

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

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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