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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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow] 1
#7543618 - 10/21/07 05:09 PM (16 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago) |
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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, 4 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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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH] 1
#7543628 - 10/21/07 05:11 PM (16 years, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago) |
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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, 4 months ago) |
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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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. *DELETED* [Re: meatcakeman]
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: PJDIDDLE]
#7543680 - 10/21/07 05:23 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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looks like i won't be visiting one of those
EVER
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#7543682 - 10/21/07 05:23 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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You should go to school to be a Geologist.
We're all rock nerds...And in what other field do you get to traipse all over the forest and color things with crayons?
Honestly, we color.
Alot.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: PJDIDDLE]
#7543683 - 10/21/07 05:23 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Glad to amuse! *takes a bow*
If I can provide one person that much glee through a single post, then it makes me happy too.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: meatcakeman]
#7543687 - 10/21/07 05:23 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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There were no bellydancers at our fair.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: Madtowntripper]
#7543696 - 10/21/07 05:25 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Madtowntripper said: You should go to school to be a Geologist.
We're all rock nerds...And in what other field do you get to traipse all over the forest and color things with crayons?
Honestly, we color.
Alot.
I was thinking about getting into that field of study because I absolutely love reading about the formation of rocks and just imagining all of the time and energy it took the Earth to create a single crystal...it's fascinating.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: meatcakeman]
#7543700 - 10/21/07 05:25 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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gay
people are so stuck in there plastic fantastic xbox 360 livesw that they cant even appreciate the simple joys of a shiny crystal.
its a damn shame. i blame all the trans fats
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: PJDIDDLE]
#7543703 - 10/21/07 05:26 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Script said: No belly dancers are better than THOSE belly dancers.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: notapillow]
#7543707 - 10/21/07 05:27 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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notapillow said: gay
people are so stuck in there plastic fantastic xbox 360 livesw that they cant even appreciate the simple joys of a shiny crystal.
its a damn shame. i blame all the trans fats
or maybe people just don't like shiny crystals? i might be wrong tho.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow]
#7543713 - 10/21/07 05:28 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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TheCow said: I hate hippies so much
Why? What did they do to you?
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: meatcakeman]
#7543714 - 10/21/07 05:28 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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meatcakeman said:
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notapillow said: gay
people are so stuck in there plastic fantastic xbox 360 livesw that they cant even appreciate the simple joys of a shiny crystal.
its a damn shame. i blame all the trans fats
or maybe people just don't like shiny crystals? i might be wrong tho.
Well, it's different strokes for different folks. For instance I can't pay attention to a video game for anything. I just feel like I'm wasting my time or something. But I can spend lots and lots of time researching my crystals and rocks, looking at them, pondering their creation over the eons...it's fun for me.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: meatcakeman]
#7543716 - 10/21/07 05:29 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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i thnk you are.
do you not like shiny things? that would be pretty counter intuativ to most of our inborn human nature
"must...hoard...shiny things...."
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#7543717 - 10/21/07 05:29 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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yeah, that would really surprise me too if i was there. they sure missed their recruiting goal for that day.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#7543719 - 10/21/07 05:30 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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What do you expect from someone who joined because he was probably poor and uneducated?
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: bukkake]
#7543724 - 10/21/07 05:31 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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i dont expect anything from them
but i esspesialy dont expect them to set up at metaphysical conventions
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: bukkake]
#7543725 - 10/21/07 05:31 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, I mean, that's why I posted this, because I was surprised. I suppose they had a right to occupy space as much as any other vender at the fair. It was just...surprising...contrary to the atmosphere you might say.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: notapillow]
#7543728 - 10/21/07 05:32 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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notapillow said: i thnk you are.
do you not like shiny things? that would be pretty counter intuativ to most of our inborn human nature
"must...hoard...shiny things...."
i don't like shiny things... nor do i like crystals and i don't like to play video games either
but i do like plants i actually wouldn't mind becoming a horticulturist
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: Shroomism]
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Shroomism said:
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TheCow said: I hate hippies so much
Why? What did they do to you?
they gone and dern raped and killed my momma, plus my chillun
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#7543734 - 10/21/07 05:35 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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They're contrary to the atmosphere of universities too, but they still go there. No one with an education would join the U.S. Army. At least not for combat, which is where they throw the kids that sign up.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: bukkake]
#7543794 - 10/21/07 05:55 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Huh, good point.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: bukkake]
#7543806 - 10/21/07 05:58 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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bukkake said: They're contrary to the atmosphere of universities too, but they still go there. No one with an education would join the U.S. Army. At least not for combat, which is where they throw the kids that sign up.
Im resonably well educated and i would like to see combat.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: Scarfmeister]
#7543840 - 10/21/07 06:07 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I would too, but not in the context I described.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: bukkake]
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Doesn't every officer in the Army have a college degree?
Or at least some college experience?
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: PJDIDDLE]
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Script said: I’m in college, somewhat intelligent, and not poor. Lately I’ve been thinking of joining due to the fact that my life is hopelessly empty.
They'd never take me though as im an asthmatic.
same here except i'm colorblind.
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Script said: I’m in college, somewhat intelligent, and not poor. Lately I’ve been thinking of joining due to the fact that my life is hopelessly empty.
They'd never take me though as im an asthmatic.
well thats how they get ya
they aim for the ones who have voids to fill
trust me you dont need to fill it with death and autocracy
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: meatcakeman]
#7544253 - 10/21/07 07:37 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I was in the Army for like, 3 months when I was 17.
I'm both asthmatic AND colorblind.
If you're asthmatic your recruiter will just tell you to lie at your entrance physical at MEPPS. You can't fake the colorblind test, but they don't care. They will just you in an MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) that doesn't involve color recognition.
i.e. Infantry.
True story.
-------------------- After one comes, through contact with it's administrators, no longer to cherish greatly the law as a remedy in abuses, then the bottle becomes a sovereign means of direct action. If you cannot throw it at least you can always drink out of it. - Ernest Hemingway If it is life that you feel you are missing I can tell you where to find it. In the law courts, in business, in government. There is nothing occurring in the streets. Nothing but a dumbshow composed of the helpless and the impotent. -Cormac MacCarthy He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: PJDIDDLE]
#7544278 - 10/21/07 07:43 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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You'll still have to run.
If you can't run, no military.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. *DELETED* [Re: Madtowntripper]
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Madtowntripper
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: PJDIDDLE]
#7544323 - 10/21/07 07:52 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I'm sure.
Even the Army stuff is nonsense.
Its all psychological fuckery.
If you can do 50 pushups, 80 situps, and run a mile in under 8 minutes, you will not have any problem with even Army basic whatsoever.
-------------------- After one comes, through contact with it's administrators, no longer to cherish greatly the law as a remedy in abuses, then the bottle becomes a sovereign means of direct action. If you cannot throw it at least you can always drink out of it. - Ernest Hemingway If it is life that you feel you are missing I can tell you where to find it. In the law courts, in business, in government. There is nothing occurring in the streets. Nothing but a dumbshow composed of the helpless and the impotent. -Cormac MacCarthy He who learns must suffer. And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus
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meatcakeman
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: Madtowntripper]
#7544364 - 10/21/07 07:58 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Madtowntripper said: I'm sure.
Even the Army stuff is nonsense.
Its all psychological fuckery.
If you can do 50 pushups, 80 situps, and run a mile in under 8 minutes, you will not have any problem with even Army basic whatsoever.
8 minutes really? that was our mile requirement in 7th grade....
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: notapillow]
#7545002 - 10/21/07 10:39 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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not a pillow i gotta say i love your posts.
as to this thread honestly lol at it.
i personally dont believe in metaphysics or crystals, but i am down for people believing in it. i dont think anyone knows the answer, i am fascinated by science and maybe they will be able to explain everything one day but if not oh well.
but i think it is ridiculous for army recruitment centers to be there. find something cool in your life to do besides the army if you are thinking of joining the army.
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SymmetryGroup8
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: evolprim]
#7546764 - 10/22/07 12:44 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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Army guys are people too... My best friend is Army. And a shit load of army guys smoke weed. just don't get busted. If you do, there are two options. Discharge, or the first plane to Iraq. When you are in Iraq, no one gives a fuck.
I give you this tho, they're desperate for bodies these days.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: SymmetryGroup8]
#7546822 - 10/22/07 12:58 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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moth: they were there to scout out strong psychics to later recruit them/put computer chips in their head/shoot them
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MOTH
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: truekimbo2]
#7547295 - 10/22/07 03:05 PM (16 years, 4 months ago) |
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I suspected as much.
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umpatan
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#11450622 - 11/13/09 09:01 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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Hi, I want to tell you that some Reiki guys use military ranks running around doing massive Reiki initiations. What they do is give the entire Reiki I,II,III Master initiation all at once going up to people and asking if they like to try out Reiki for free. They have something in the Metaphysical Renaissance Corps under Vice Admiral Yutaka Shaun Wada who has initiated over 26,000 people to Reiki. He trained CWO Davin J. Redekop to initiate over 2688 people to Reiki. Usually, those who give out Reiki initiations were newly commissioned as Ensigns but with high enlistment by the evangelical Hare Krishnas who found that giving Reiki inititions would increase their recruitment as both Reiki and the Krishna consciousness promote raise in spiritual vibration, and that they found Buddhists and New Agers unwilling to run around in the front lines for active service. They therefore during the shortages, decide to train the newly initiated to begin by quickly learning the Reiki symbols and pass on many Reiki iniations as possible. They will go with their Squadron Leader who will break ice and ask you to put your hands out and try Reiki. If they accept the free attunement, after the Squadron Leader gives out the initiation, the young officer is given the opportunity to initiate others to Reiki. These new initiates are given contact of not the officers, but the Reiki I and II's (enlisted) who follow up to teach the history and teach how to give out simple treatments. Like the Airforce, it is the Officers who go out and initiate in the front lines, just as Pilots are the ones who fly and fight, as those who initiate others to Reiki are training at the Master's level.
Initiating previously uninitiated people to Reiki III all in one in person makes you a Captain, if you start off as an Ensign. What happened with CWO Redekop is that he was an enlisted blitzman like flying sergeants who was there to teach classes to those who were attuned by others, but came out to help out blitz Reiki attunements due to shortage of Mobile Officers. Because he enlisted, and climed his way up to CWO, he will be able to do lots of running around without being taken off the feild to do administrative duties, and will be running around for thousands to come.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: umpatan]
#11450866 - 11/13/09 09:39 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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i think thats the awesomest first post i've ever seen.
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Chespirito
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#11450893 - 11/13/09 09:43 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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MOTH said: 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.
How much of a chance did the Army have at a fair devoted to people who are swayed into dogmatic beliefs that have no basis in reality and trust 'authority' figures if they speak well and propose outlandish ideas? Oh I don't imagine theres too much of a problem there.
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Shroom lover
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: Chespirito]
#11450950 - 11/13/09 09:52 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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not all jobs in the army require you to kill people, but i see your point.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: TheCow]
#11451072 - 11/13/09 10:12 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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TheCow said: I dont see whats metaphysical about anything
Sorry to hear that.
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#11451092 - 11/13/09 10:15 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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I think what's most ridiculous of all out of this thread, is that the recruiter said war is "soothing"?. Wtf?
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RationalEgo
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Re: I went to a metaphysical fair and the Army was there. [Re: MOTH]
#11451122 - 11/13/09 10:21 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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MOTH said: 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.
Thats AWESOME. Gotta love the Army!
The soldiers should have said:
"Well, killing and dying are both metaphysical facts, whilst fairies and auras are not Maam!"
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