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Does mainstream = bad?

Elfboy

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I'm glad you think of yourself so highly considering the fact that you didn't choose your parents or how much money your family had. It's not like you're 45 and have made your own fortune or life for yourself. It really, really annoys me...and that's why I hope to god you grow out of it. I can't believe you're ENFP and so fucking pretentious, either. It boggles the mind. I think this why some people saw SFJ for you.

I think this is one of the most moving songs EVER, btw. I wonder if you, at the very least, are capable of appreciating the musical complexity and intent. With what you just said, I seriously doubt it.

you've got to be kidding me :doh:
my beliefs, aspirations and goals in life are nothing like my parents at all. I love my parents, but I am nothing like them. my views have been independently formed. I live in a city where socialism is the norm, businessmen are seen as evil and any kind of assertiveness, ambition or self confidence is wrong. no, I am not a 45 year old self made millionaire yet, but I know what I believe, why I believe it and what I want out of life. don't you EVER tell me that my beliefs or actions are a result of my environment or my parents!!!
 

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I'm glad you think of yourself so highly considering the fact that you didn't choose your parents or how much money your family had. It's not like you're 45 and have made your own fortune or life for yourself. It really, really annoys me...and that's why I hope to god you grow out of it. I can't believe you're ENFP and so fucking pretentious, either. It boggles the mind. I think this why some people saw SFJ for you.

I think this is one of the most moving songs EVER, btw. I wonder if you, at the very least, are capable of appreciating the musical complexity and intent. With what you just said, I seriously doubt it.


I like this one just as much as the one you posted, Marmie.

[YOUTUBE="JOuJhk9_16s"]Will Smith - Just the two of us[/YOUTUBE]
 

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you've got to be kidding me :doh:
my beliefs, aspirations and goals in life are nothing like my parents at all. I love my parents, but I am nothing like them. my views have been independently formed. I live in a city where socialism is the norm, businessmen are seen as evil and any kind of assertiveness, ambition or self confidence is wrong. no, I am not a 45 year old self made millionaire yet, but I know what I believe, why I believe it and what I want out of life. don't you EVER tell me that my beliefs or actions are a result of my environment or my parents!!!

But they are. You're the spoiled upper middle class brat of two liberal parents.

You are the result of your background, omg, how you are your social class.

I meet very few libertarians who aren't from upper middle class, white backgrounds, just FYI. And most of them are male.

You are a product of your environment, even if you hate your parents politics....because you're incapable of understanding them because you've been so sheltered and spoiled.

Ooopsie. It's the opposite of what many upper middle class liberal parents hoped for, I'm sure.
 

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Not when he's calling our music crap while his is apparently "superior."

Yeah his attitude needs to fucking go, and I'm going to tell him how it is, and hopefully he has enough insight SOMEDAY to realize why I said what I just said.

I doubt that he'll see it now, though.
 

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you've got to be kidding me :doh:
my beliefs, aspirations and goals in life are nothing like my parents at all. I love my parents, but I am nothing like them. my views have been independently formed. I live in a city where socialism is the norm, businessmen are seen as evil and any kind of assertiveness, ambition or self confidence is wrong. no, I am not a 45 year old self made millionaire yet, but I know what I believe, why I believe it and what I want out of life. don't you EVER tell me that my beliefs or actions are a result of my environment or my parents!!!

You think that because your beliefs are supposedly different that they must not be a result of your environment? Do you know what backlash is?
 

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But they are. You're the spoiled upper middle class brat of two liberal parents.
You are the result of your background, omg, how you are your social class.
I meet very few libertarians who aren't from upper middle class, white backgrounds, just FYI. And most of them are male.
You are a product of your environment, even if you hate your parents politics....because you're incapable of understanding them because you've been so sheltered and spoiled.
Ooopsie. It's the opposite of what many upper middle class liberal parents hoped for, I'm sure.

I am not upper middle class. my parents combined salary is not high at all and while I was well taken care of, our lifestyle has been extremely minimalist. but no, I disagree with my parents views because
- I am economics, I know the kinds of beliefs and practices that cause societies to be productive vs stagnant
- I am studying the beliefs of self made millionaires and billionaires
- I believe that ANYONE can become successful, ANYONE can accomplish their dreams and ANYONE can rise out of poverty
- I believe that people are responsible for their actions, not the government or tax payers
I don't want to whine and say that I've had a hard life, because I haven't, but I know what it's like to be physically assaulted (seriously, on several ocassions) and punished for my beliefs and I will NEVER give up to anyone, anything or any circumstance that tries to tell me I can't do something. if people are poor and not trying to do anything about it, it's their own damn fault.
if you're accusing me of being prejudiced, then stop trying to fit me into your bigoted, stereotyped box of libertarians. YOU are the one being prejudiced and judgmental, not me. if you have an argument to make as yo my views, try bringing up a logical point instead of resorting to ad hominem
 

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I am not upper middle class. my parents combined salary is not high at all and while I was well taken care of, our lifestyle has been extremely minimalist. but no, I disagree with my parents views because
- I am economics, I know the kinds of beliefs and practices that cause societies to be productive vs stagnant
- I am studying the beliefs of self made millionaires and billionaires
- I believe that ANYONE can become successful, ANYONE can accomplish their dreams and ANYONE can rise out of poverty
- I believe that people are responsible for their actions, not the government or tax payers
I don't want to whine and say that I've had a hard life, because I haven't, but I know what it's like to be physically assaulted (seriously, on several ocassions) and punished for my beliefs and I will NEVER give up to anyone, anything or any circumstance that tries to tell me I can't do something. if people are poor and not trying to do anything about it, it's their own damn fault.
if you're accusing me of being prejudiced, then stop trying to fit me into your bigoted, stereotyped box of libertarians. YOU are the one being prejudiced and judgmental, not me. if you have an argument to make as yo my views, try bringing up a logical point instead of resorting to ad hominem

If you were a refreshing departure from most of the white, male libertarians I've met, then certainly, I would say, "here! here is a libertarian who is different!" BUT YOU AREN'T. You're elitist as fuck, you say things that are horrendously sexist, and you seem blissfully unaware of concepts like poverty or even being working class. Your parents may have a middle-middle class income, but you informed me of what their professions were, and I can assure you that's more of an upper middle class thing...the level of education, and their minimalism is philosophical, not because you guys are poor.

You take way too much credit for the opportunities and advantages you've had in life, to the point of being a ridiculous snob. If anyone is a bigot, it's you, bro.
 

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If you were a refreshing departure from most of the white, male libertarians I've met, then certainly, I would say, "here! here is a libertarian who is different!" BUT YOU AREN'T. You're elitist as fuck, you say things that are horrendously sexist, and you seem blissfully unaware of concepts like poverty or even being working class. Your parents may have a middle-middle class income, but you informed me of what their professions were, and I can assure you that's more of an upper middle class thing...the level of education, and their minimalism is philosophical, not because you guys are poor.

You take way too much credit for the opportunities and advantages you've had in life, to the point of being a ridiculous snob. If anyone is a bigot, it's you, bro.

this has gone beyond ridiculous. do you have any points to bring up about my original response/opinion of the OP (ie my views on mainstream) or not?
 

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this has gone beyond ridiculous. do you have any points to bring up about my original response/opinion of the OP (ie my views on mainstream) or not?

Yes, it's totally retarded for you to criticize other people as basically being plebes when you listen to Ace of Bass.

That is all.
 
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I suppose I'm not the first to pretend like Jesus... That must've been why I was rebuked.

Hipster movement......... No longer Hipster
Those who weren't........ Now are.

It is the only true way to keep balance in the force.
 

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- I believe that ANYONE can become successful, ANYONE can accomplish their dreams and ANYONE can rise out of poverty

That's such an over-generalized BS ever.

At some point I think you have to accept the fact that hardworking people can get screwed and need government help. It's not a sign of laziness, it's a failure of our political system.
 

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- I believe that ANYONE can become successful, ANYONE can accomplish their dreams and ANYONE can rise out of poverty

Wow.


Sorry Elfboy, but I cant be solidary of such a naivety! :laugh:
 

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I meet very few libertarians who aren't from upper middle class, white backgrounds, just FYI. And most of them are male.


I observed the same for liberals, you know. Except for the gender thing, and the main raison I think, is that liberalism appeals to emotion and compassion before reason and intelectual rigor, while with libertarianism, it's the contrary.
 

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...And my thread has officially jumped the shark. :boohoo:

That'll teach me to evoke the wrath of those hipsters! :laugh:
 
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