self censorship

[george w]

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So, I support the troops inasmuch that I support people not dying even if they made some bad decisions to be there.



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so that means you support the people our troops are fighting too, right?

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I support pretty much minimizing the amount of deaths regardless of nationality or side of the fight.

I'm not gonna lie, I have certain patriotic feelings and empathy for Americans that make me value an American soldier's life more than an Iraqi soldier. But I'm pretty sure 99.9% of Americans feel the same way.

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i think a good rule of thumb is that if the majority of america thinks something then you should seriously consider going the opposite way.

in this case you don't even have to use this convenient rule of thumb. imaginary lines and being randomly born in a certain place shouldn't be the only reason to value one human's life over another's.

[Dids]

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This is tough to admit, but deep within me I believe that white people are fantastic drivers. I don't want to believe it, I'm ashamed that I believe it, but Jesus Christ, it is the White Man's Burden to teach me and my kind how to drive [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

We all have cultural and ethnic stereotypes, some of which are embarrassing. One of the harmless ones I have are that Filipino women are fierce.

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I think there's a good reason for this one. Or at least my guess.

Many asians are learning to drive at a much older age, so you're just seeing noobish driving. We all know teenagers can't drive, but we don't factor other demographics into it.

[Coffee]

I have to be careful, because a)I have a pretty dirty mouth, and b)I am a Libertarian, which puts me at odds with most people. It doesn't mean I never voice my opinion, but I basically decide for myself beforehand whether or not I want to get into a debate/fight. Some things I let go, some things I can't let go...it just depends on me.

[guids]

Yes, I have many stupid and irrational beliefs but i never let anyone know what they are becuase I know they are stupid and irrational, and I dont want to end up having people thinking Im a complete douche bag, like many are thinking about the OP.

[miajag]

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Yes, I have many stupid and irrational beliefs but i never let anyone know what they are becuase I know they are stupid and irrational, and I dont want to end up having people thinking Im a complete douche bag, like many are thinking about the OP.

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Didn't you just post a couple weeks ago that you don't care what anyone thinks about you?

[limon]

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Limon - I lost a lot of respect for you.

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huh?!? you havent evn heard my arguement yet. this is why i self censor on this particular isssue.

[limon]

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Yes, I have many stupid and irrational beliefs but i never let anyone know what they are becuase I know they are stupid and irrational, and I dont want to end up having people thinking Im a complete douche bag, like many are thinking about the OP.

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Didn't you just post a couple weeks ago that you don't care what anyone thinks about you?

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i dont care what people think...its what they think is worth a fist fight.

[Pudge714]

Self-moderation is more accurate term for me than self-censorship.
A lot of times I just choose to sit a play, when my friends make ridiculous claims such as,
JJ Redick top 10 NCAA B-Ball player of all time.
Barnagi will become as good as Dirk not even close.
Three years from now I would take Brady Quinn over any QB in the NFL.
etc, etc.


I often censor myself about poker. I don't feel like telling my friends that I'm pissed off because I have lost $x this week, or conversely that I'm pissed off because I only won $x or that I'm giddy because this Month I made $x.

[IggyWH]

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I often censor myself about poker. I don't feel like telling my friends that I'm pissed off because I have lost $x this week, or conversely that I'm pissed off because I only won $x or that I'm giddy because this Month I made $x.

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I understand that. I lost 2k whoring a casino once and made the mistake of telling my friends that. They couldn't understand why I would do that. Even though I lost 2k, it was still +EV. It's hard to explain EV to someone who doesn't gamble.

[limon]

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I DONT SUPPORT THE TROOPS.

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I got to put you on the spot here as I have to hear your reasoning on this one. I promise not to turn this into anything more than just accepting your response.

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here is an intro to the subject. candy coated and simplistic but i dont want ot really get into it if most arent interested.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/...e-stein24jan24,0,4137172.column?coll=la-news-comment-opinions