Home | Community | Message Board


This site includes paid links. Please support our sponsors.


Welcome to the Shroomery Message Board! You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive members-only content. You'll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more!

Jump to first unread post Pages: 1 | 2 | Next >  [ show all ]
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Men or women of power * 1
    #23627950 - 09/09/16 03:59 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

I had the unpleasant experience of seeing a newspaper (The Guardian) headline the last two days. I normally avoid them but they were right under my nose. Both concerned men in powerful positions.

I see what the presidential shit is doing over there. It's all shoved in your face about these people in control, whether it be phoney or not.

My question is; do you respect the people in control? It could be your boss, the head of your corporation or business, or the top policians/military, but do you think they are there for good reason and respect their opinions?

Or are you just one of those fucking anarchist bastards who should be locked away with the rest of the dissenters?
Do you respect those in positions of Authority?
You may choose only one


Votes accepted from (09/08/16 07:59 PM) to (No end specified)
View the results of this poll



--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblehowsyournaggerdoin
Happy


Registered: 02/04/16
Posts: 1,600
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23627959 - 09/09/16 04:05 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

I dont respect them just because theyre in a specific positin. Respect has to be earned


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisibleluvdemboomers
loner with a boner
Registered: 01/11/13
Posts: 5,054
Re: Men or women of power [Re: howsyournaggerdoin]
    #23628016 - 09/09/16 04:41 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Only those deserving of respect. Generally people in positions of authority get there by doing things that make them undeserving.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: luvdemboomers]
    #23628025 - 09/09/16 04:49 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Quote:

luvdemboomers said:
Generally people in positions of authority get there by doing things that make them undeserving.



Interesting point. I'm in the camp that does not respect unless it's earned, and staunch in the fact that NO ONE will ever tell me what to do. But if someone I really respect asks me for something, I will stay loyal to them to the death.

None the less, there seem to be many out there opposite to me; they respect those in authority simply because of the title they hold.

Is it just that they haven't considered the point you raise? Cause I firmly believe it - most people in positions of power I know are the most untrustworthy and disingenous. Whereas those at the bottom of the pyramid of power, with little or none (like the bin men I worked with for nearly a year when I did that job) seem to be the most honest, humble and most importantly IMO, REAL. Having worked my way up the ladders over the years to the point I'm around humans with massive political influence, I find they are often completely closed books, and will only acknowledge your existence if it is in their favour.

Which makes me want to stand up and yell loudly at them about how fucking insulting it is, personally. Hard to keep my mouth shut sometimes, but my paycheck depends on it.


--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlineakira_akuma
Φύσις κρύπτεσθαι ὕψιστος φιλεῖ


Registered: 08/28/09
Posts: 82,455
Loc: Onypeirophóros
Last seen: 4 years, 1 month
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard] * 1
    #23628061 - 09/09/16 05:20 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

great thread Jokeshop.

yes, i hate authority. it's like, i wanna be an individual, but i can't because the authority keeps bagging on me at every move i make, like assholes...well...asshole.

the community stagnates without the impulse of the individual; the impulse dies away without the sympathy of the community.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisiblesudly
Darwin's stagger


Registered: 01/05/15
Posts: 10,812
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23628124 - 09/09/16 06:11 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

I have respect for small business owners but not for the leaders of crony capitalism which is well represented by the Republicans and Democrats of the worlds most influential Western country.


--------------------
I am whatever Darwin needs me to be.



Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: sudly]
    #23628209 - 09/09/16 07:04 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Not a single yes on the poll so far. I figured we'd have majority no's, but this place always surprises me.


--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinehex_enduction
satta massa gana
Male User Gallery


Registered: 01/26/14
Posts: 12,051
Last seen: 2 years, 8 months
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23628227 - 09/09/16 07:19 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Nah, I have very little respect for those in positions of power. Anarchist bastard here. Little I hate more than being told what to do by pretty much anyone.


--------------------


Connoisseur said:
oh ive cried on drugs

sunshine said:
Tragic.  I told the cop not to do it but he didn't listen.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: hex_enduction]
    #23628247 - 09/09/16 07:30 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Quote:

hex_enduction said:
Little I hate more than being told what to do by pretty much anyone.



I used to hate it, it was almost my pet hate after my #1 - people who are the opposite of generous with resource, whatever you would call that (I would normally say tight, but it might not work in your dialect). But I know myself too well by now to know that I'll either:

a. tell them to fuck off
b. do the opposite
c. not move an inch

So i don't get pissed any more, cause it's predictable, and the people around me know it too. In the old days, I probably would've tried to fight anyone who tried to tell me what to do. But that was some real dick move shit (I see in hindsight - #3 is the best IMO). I love people who can't be told shit though. Takes heart.

And to think, I used to think joining the army would do me good... I would almost certainly have spent a chunk of my service in the military jail, like a good friend of mine did in the 80's duing his.. whatever you call it.. service period of x years.


--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineWebster10
Up like Trump
Male


Registered: 12/03/13
Posts: 9,966
Loc: Strawberry Fields Flag
Last seen: 6 years, 3 months
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23628260 - 09/09/16 07:38 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Of course all of the degenerates on the shroomery don't respect authority. That's part of why they're degenerates on the shroomery.


--------------------
:leaf: :usa:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Webster10]
    #23628271 - 09/09/16 07:43 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

But you haven't voted Yes on the poll Webster!!

I knew someone would, but forgot about you. I think this is your calling in life; to always go against the natural ebb and flow of the shroomy vibe.

BTW - have you ever even taken shrooms? If not, would you one day?


--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineSkagitHunter
Forager
Male User Gallery

Registered: 09/30/14
Posts: 725
Loc: PNW Flag
Last seen: 3 months, 22 days
Re: Men or women of power [Re: sudly]
    #23628287 - 09/09/16 07:49 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

No one should have power over people who feel powerless. When our people of power accept this, then we will truly function as a society.


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineWebster10
Up like Trump
Male


Registered: 12/03/13
Posts: 9,966
Loc: Strawberry Fields Flag
Last seen: 6 years, 3 months
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23628331 - 09/09/16 08:13 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

I voted STAL because I respect some authority and but not all authority. Some authority figures don't deserve respect. I've taken shrooms around 10 times and acid over 20. Every trip was very introspective and revealing. It's part of what has made me a winner. I doubt I'll ever trip again though. It's a childish activity and I'm too busy to take part in it.


--------------------
:leaf: :usa:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: SkagitHunter]
    #23628391 - 09/09/16 08:45 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Quote:

SkagitHunter said:
No one should have power over people who feel powerless. When our people of power accept this, then we will truly function as a society.



Reminds me of this:

Anyway, no drug, not even alcohol, causes the fundamental ills of society. If we're looking for the source of our troubles, we shouldn't test people for drugs, we should test them for stupidity, ignorance, greed and love of power.
--P.J. O'Rourke

And then this:

When the love of power is overcome by the power of love, this world will know peace.
--Jimi Hendrix

I thank fuck that I hate holding positions of authority. For some reason I often end up in them, but I've known the type that do it for the power, and they are very dangerous people.


@Webster: you surprise me man. I wish I believed you'd answer me honestly when I ask this, but were any of your trips difficult? How many if so?

I only ask as my oldest friend is a little like you (albeit a much more mature version) - we have a kinda love/hate relationship, and as many times as we've done psychedelics, 8-9/10 times he doesn't get on with them.


--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Offlinegoldcaphunter
EMS Medic
Male User Gallery


Registered: 07/29/12
Posts: 7,432
Loc: Massachusetts Flag
Last seen: 3 years, 2 months
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23628420 - 09/09/16 09:00 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Yes and no. It's a really big hit or miss for me


--------------------

The picture to the far left is a reminder to our users to stay safe and healthy, that's my third open heart surgery due to over use of amps. Stay safe kiddos :wink:


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: goldcaphunter]
    #23628491 - 09/09/16 09:35 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Alright, who voted yes? Own up now, who's the good one amongst us degenerates?


--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflinePatlal
You ask too many questions
Male User Gallery

Registered: 10/09/10
Posts: 44,797
Loc: Ottawa Flag
Last seen: 15 hours, 21 minutes
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23628521 - 09/09/16 09:46 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

No, because I have had trouble with authority all my life..I'm the boss damn it, not them!


--------------------


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
InvisibleJokeshopbeard
Humble Student

Registered: 11/30/11
Posts: 26,088
Loc: Deep in the system Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Patlal]
    #23628611 - 09/09/16 10:25 AM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Is that some way of covertly saying you're the yes man Pat? I'll be watching you.. either there's a normal person amongst us, or someone did it just to wind me up (I suspect the latter)


--------------------
Let it be seen that you are nothing. And in knowing that you are nothing... there is nothing to lose, there is nothing to gain. What can happen to you? Something can happen to the body, but it will either heal or it won't. What's the big deal? Let life knock you to bits. Let life take you apart. Let life destroy you. It will only destroy what you are not.
--Jac O'keeffe


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
OfflineConnoisseur

Registered: 05/13/11
Posts: 34,686
Last seen: 5 years, 2 months
Re: Men or women of power [Re: Jokeshopbeard]
    #23628860 - 09/09/16 12:08 PM (7 years, 4 months ago)

do i respect those in positions of authority just based on that fact alone?



FUCK NO!


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Invisibledemiu5
humans, lol
 User Gallery

Registered: 08/18/05
Posts: 43,948
Loc: the popcorn stadium Flag
Re: Men or women of power [Re: howsyournaggerdoin]
    #23630907 - 09/09/16 10:45 PM (7 years, 4 months ago)

Quote:

howsyournaggerdoin said:
I don't respect them just because they're in a specific position. Respect has to be earned




--------------------
channel your inner Larry David


Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Jump to top Pages: 1 | 2 | Next >  [ show all ]


Similar ThreadsPosterViewsRepliesLast post
* Plead to Women who care to listen...Respect yourselves
( 1 2 3 all )
orizon 9,821 44 01/18/09 01:16 PM
by 4ohdmt
* Sheekle Respect Thread
( 1 2 3 4 ... 14 15 )
Canadian Jesus 11,926 294 03/17/18 02:18 PM
by watermelon mon
* women... whats with em?
( 1 2 3 all )
numb59 11,206 52 07/21/07 02:00 AM
by superpimp
* Women
( 1 2 all )
RandalFlagg 5,076 28 10/31/04 09:46 AM
by Todcasil
* Everything you need to know about women
( 1 2 all )
RandalFlagg 4,111 27 11/17/04 07:24 PM
by RandalFlagg
* I'm done with chasing after women...
( 1 2 3 all )
trendalM 5,384 44 01/11/03 08:40 AM
by Skikid16
* Women brain vs. man brain
( 1 2 all )
FreeLaws1_6 5,666 28 01/24/05 01:53 PM
by drowneduck
* Beautiful Women
( 1 2 3 4 5 all )
Spencyspence28 6,511 85 05/30/05 08:37 PM
by wrestler_az

Extra information
You cannot start new topics / You cannot reply to topics
HTML is disabled / BBCode is enabled
Moderator: Entire Staff
422 topic views. 4 members, 57 guests and 108 web crawlers are browsing this forum.
[ Show Images Only | Sort by Score | Print Topic ]
Search this thread:

Copyright 1997-2024 Mind Media. Some rights reserved.

Generated in 0.068 seconds spending 0.037 seconds on 22 queries.