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MOTH
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I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. 1
#7543557 - 10/21/07 04:52 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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So myself and some other people went to this metaphysical fair today, the type where they have crystals, sage and herbs, singing bowls and Reiki, etc. Usually this is a very peaceful experience. But today, something was different. Right when we walk in, we see an ARMY RECRUITMENT DESK all decked out in military regalia and army signs, with three soldiers standing around it. You see there was the metaphysical fair going on, but then there was the Army at the metaphysical fair. I was pretty stunned, because I didn't see what was metaphysical about war. So I said, "Hey guys, can I ask you a question?"
Immediantly I felt myself getting swarmed by them, no doubt anxious to sign me up. They were like "sure, how can we help you?"
Me: "What's so metaphysical about going to war?"
Because you see, I honestly was curious. I was just so stunned that the Army was there. The main soldier standing near me seemed taken aback and I could see his brain grasping for straws before he suddenly blurted out, "It's soothing."
And my jaw dropped. I had it on the tip of my tongue to say, "it's soothing to kill people?" but I was just so disgusted that I started to walk away, while one of my friends (Jacques) called out, "Nice sale, buddy!" or something to that effect. Then we just wandered away and laughed in disbelief at the poor dudes.
I mean seriously, how much of a chance did the Army think they had of enlisting people at a metaphysical fair? It was really weird.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH] 1
#7543597 - 10/21/07 05:03 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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yea thats an oxymoron if I ever heard of one.. I don't support the war but I support the troops who risk their lives for this bullshit. I was so close joining the marines... I took the test and got a really high grade, all I had to do was sign the papers and I would have been in. But my 2 marine friends talked me out of it. but the army at a metaphysical fair?!?
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: danlennon3] 1
#7543604 - 10/21/07 05:06 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Exactly, I'm not the type to go out of my way to bash the Army or talk badly about the troops, but come on, a metaphysical faire???! That's the LAST place I would expect to see agents of the US government war machine.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: danlennon3] 1
#7543606 - 10/21/07 05:07 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I hate hippies so much
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH] 1
#7543615 - 10/21/07 05:09 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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yeah you're right about it being weird seeing them there
but they have every right to have a stand there
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Hasta siempre, comandante.
Edited by meatcakeman (10/21/07 05:09 PM)
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543618 - 10/21/07 05:09 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I didn't see any hippies there. Just a bunch of people.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH] 1
#7543622 - 10/21/07 05:10 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I wish US army would take foreign citizens.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: meatcakeman] 1
#7543623 - 10/21/07 05:10 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
meatcakeman said: yeah you're right about it being weird seeing them there
but they have every right to have a stand there and they don't brainwash people
people join the Army with their own will
Yeah, I was just wondering why they were there. I'm not going to turn this into a "the Army is bad mmmkay??" type of thread because that's not why I made it.
I just don't see what's metaphysical about the army.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH] 1
#7543627 - 10/21/07 05:11 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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maybe the Army feels that by inducing violence the outcome would be peace who knows i wasn't trying to start an argument just to bring a perspective
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Hasta siempre, comandante.
Edited by meatcakeman (10/21/07 05:11 PM)
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH] 1
#7543628 - 10/21/07 05:11 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I dont see whats metaphysical about anything
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543637 - 10/21/07 05:13 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Okay.
meatcakeman, I didn't think you were arguing and I appreciate your perspective. I didn't really want to argue with the troops either, I was just curious about their presence at an event like that. I moved on quickly and enjoyed the rest of the booths.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543643 - 10/21/07 05:15 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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to be honest i don't even know what the hell a metaphysical fair is
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH] 1
#7543645 - 10/21/07 05:15 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
MOTH said: I didn't really want to argue with the troops either, I was just curious about their presence at an event like that.
Ha just curious? Exactly how full of shit are you?
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543649 - 10/21/07 05:15 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Quote:
TheCow said: I dont see whats metaphysical about anything
 that made me lol good your not tryign very hard if that is truly the case
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543651 - 10/21/07 05:16 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I don't shit that much because I'm usually fasting.
And yeah, I'm curious about most aspects of life.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: notapillow] 1
#7543653 - 10/21/07 05:16 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I try not to try hard to view things as metaphysical. I guess thats the only way though
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543656 - 10/21/07 05:17 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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Whatever way works best for you.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543662 - 10/21/07 05:18 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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metaphysical means that there's some kind of order behind all the seeming chaos, right? i believe in metaphysical stuff
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: EternalCowabunga] 1
#7543666 - 10/21/07 05:19 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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"Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that investigates principles of reality transcending those of any particular science, traditionally including cosmology and ontology. It is also concerned with explaining the ultimate nature of being and the world.[1]" Sounds like to me. At the very least I cant imagine what good has come through it
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: EternalCowabunga] 1
#7543671 - 10/21/07 05:21 PM (16 years, 3 months ago) |
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I went there just for the crystals, rocks and minerals. I like most stuff they sell at a fair like that but I can never afford it. I got a bunch of good stones this time for a pretty affordable price. I like stuff that the Earth makes...thinking about all the time, heat and pressure that goes into the formation of crystals and minerals trips me out.
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