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Should virtue be required for females and males?

Yes, a girl worth true love is a good girl.
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No, girls can be naughty.
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Postby Pandeeria » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:34 am

Threlizdun wrote:
Shie wrote:I advocate a world-government with a 100% flat tax for all earners, abolishing classes. This state will provide all needs and necessities. Teachers go on strike today, asking for more money that the board of education won't give them. Scientists discuss ecology, the air is so polluted that it's hard to breath. Don't you get it? People make the world go round, bud. People are judged by the clothes they wear, the solution? A uniform. Young politicians fight for poverty while there is STILL inequality. We wouldn't need politicians if the state had the will to act on its own.

You are advocating the destruction of humanity as a way to save it.

He seems to have good intentions too. He just doesn't understand the massive scale of implications his ideal system would have.
Lavochkin wrote:Never got why educated people support communism.

In capitalism, you pretty much have a 50/50 chance of being rich or poor. In communism, it's 1/99. What makes people think they have the luck/skill to become the 1% if they can't even succeed in a 50/50 society???

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Postby Totally Not Leningrad Union » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:34 am

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CTALNH wrote:Image

Says the man that doesn't understand what he is advocating to me.

I advocate a world-government with a 100% flat tax for all earners, abolishing classes. This state will provide all needs and necessities. Teachers go on strike today, asking for more money that the board of education won't give them. Scientists discuss ecology, the air is so polluted that it's hard to breath. Don't you get it? People make the world go round, bud. People are judged by the clothes they wear, the solution? A uniform. Young politicians fight for poverty while there is STILL inequality. We wouldn't need politicians if the state had the will to act on its own.

That's one of the worst ideas that I have ever heard in my entire life.
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Postby Seperates » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:35 am

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Seperates wrote:Really, it took that long?

Yep.

I mean, you aren't even insane. There must be some trolls who pass by here with high-minded ideals that are completely and utterly out of left field.
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Postby Kiruri » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:35 am

Totally Not Leningrad Union wrote:
Shie wrote:I advocate a world-government with a 100% flat tax for all earners, abolishing classes. This state will provide all needs and necessities. Teachers go on strike today, asking for more money that the board of education won't give them. Scientists discuss ecology, the air is so polluted that it's hard to breath. Don't you get it? People make the world go round, bud. People are judged by the clothes they wear, the solution? A uniform. Young politicians fight for poverty while there is STILL inequality. We wouldn't need politicians if the state had the will to act on its own.

That's one of the worst ideas that I have ever heard in my entire life.


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Postby Threlizdun » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:36 am

CTALNH wrote:
Threlizdun wrote:You are advocating the destruction of humanity as a way to save it.

Destruction of humanity not so much.

Destruction of modern society yeah pretty much.

They are calling for a world in which individuals do not exist and out most basic human desires are suppressed. I can't see it as anything less than the destruction of that which makes us human.
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Postby CTALNH » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:36 am

Seperates wrote:
CTALNH wrote:Yep.

I mean, you aren't even insane. There must be some trolls who pass by here with high-minded ideals that are completely and utterly out of left field.

I am not a troll?

I do not understand what your writing?
"This guy is a State socialist, which doesn't so much mean mass murder and totalitarianism as it means trying to have a strong state to lead the way out of poverty and towards a bright future. Strict state control of the economy is necessary to make the great leap forward into that brighter future, and all elements of society must be sure to contribute or else."
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Postby CTALNH » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:37 am

Threlizdun wrote:
CTALNH wrote:Destruction of humanity not so much.

Destruction of modern society yeah pretty much.

They are calling for a world in which individuals do not exist and out most basic human desires are suppressed. I can't see it as anything less than the destruction of that which makes us human.

That would require brain chips or nerve gas.
"This guy is a State socialist, which doesn't so much mean mass murder and totalitarianism as it means trying to have a strong state to lead the way out of poverty and towards a bright future. Strict state control of the economy is necessary to make the great leap forward into that brighter future, and all elements of society must be sure to contribute or else."
Economic Left/Right: -9.25
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Postby Seperates » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:38 am

Pandeeria wrote:
Seperates wrote:Really, it took that long?

Y'know, I wanted the believe he was politically rational and just didn't like sexuality. But after his posts about how you don't own you're body and the world government with 100% flat tax rate I honestly cannot argue otherwise.

Well, he is being 'rational' (whatever that means), as in what he says makes sense. It's just not at all practical or, when you look at it closely, in line with his OP-stated goal of decreasing human objectification and increasing human 'virtue'.
This Debate is simply an exercise in Rhetoric. Truth is a fickle being with no intentions of showing itself today.

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Postby Seperates » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:39 am

CTALNH wrote:
Seperates wrote:I mean, you aren't even insane. There must be some trolls who pass by here with high-minded ideals that are completely and utterly out of left field.

I am not a troll?

I do not understand what your writing?

Nah. Just an idealist in my mind. I could be wrong though. *laughs* I mean, this could be a bridge I am standing on.
This Debate is simply an exercise in Rhetoric. Truth is a fickle being with no intentions of showing itself today.

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Postby Pandeeria » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:40 am

Threlizdun wrote:
CTALNH wrote:Destruction of humanity not so much.

Destruction of modern society yeah pretty much.

They are calling for a world in which individuals do not exist and out most basic human desires are suppressed. I can't see it as anything less than the destruction of that which makes us human.


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Lavochkin wrote:Never got why educated people support communism.

In capitalism, you pretty much have a 50/50 chance of being rich or poor. In communism, it's 1/99. What makes people think they have the luck/skill to become the 1% if they can't even succeed in a 50/50 society???

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Postby CTALNH » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:41 am

Seperates wrote:
CTALNH wrote:I am not a troll?

I do not understand what your writing?

Nah. Just an idealist in my mind. I could be wrong though. *laughs* I mean, this could be a bridge I am standing on.

I think the more I read of what your writing the more I lose my cognitive understanding of English.

No offence.
"This guy is a State socialist, which doesn't so much mean mass murder and totalitarianism as it means trying to have a strong state to lead the way out of poverty and towards a bright future. Strict state control of the economy is necessary to make the great leap forward into that brighter future, and all elements of society must be sure to contribute or else."
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Postby Santa Lucania » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:45 am

Everyone's morals are different so setting up laws saying some are good and others aren't goes against our freedom of thought. So what if were more sexual open? It's not like anyone's dying over it this is just the natural progression in society. 200 years from now we might once again become a prudish culture but right now we're experiencing a more sexually open culture.
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Postby Seperates » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:45 am

CTALNH wrote:
Seperates wrote:Nah. Just an idealist in my mind. I could be wrong though. *laughs* I mean, this could be a bridge I am standing on.

I think the more I read of what your writing the more I lose my cognitive understanding of English.

No offence.

Hmmm... Well, this sucks since I am a native English speaker/writer and normally this is my strong suite.

Do you mean I write badly, or I'm just not forming my sentences in a logical fashion?
This Debate is simply an exercise in Rhetoric. Truth is a fickle being with no intentions of showing itself today.

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Postby Shie » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:45 am

Pandeeria wrote:
I don't think you understand the economic importance of currency and classes. Also a world-governemnt is a silly, and not to mention horrible, idea.
All right, lets start here. Why do human beings need currency and classes if their needs are already given to them?
Eww. I am a Liberal Socialist. I am for the State providing basic things for free to the poor like basic food and water, cheap clothes, small little houses, etc. But providing everything? That will lead to inefficiency and corruption.This would also be optimal conditions for a police state.
First, why is a police-state a bad thing? Also, how would the state providing all neccessities for it's people lead to inefficiency if currency doesn't come into play as a deciding factor in public policy?

God no. Stop being tyrannical.
I'm willing to concede as long as I understand your perspective.
The state is a bunch of politicians. Without politicians there cannot be a state.
The role of politicians depend on the times and form of government.


I must say, you are arguably, one of the most authoritarian, oppressive people I've personally chatted with. When it comes to authoritarianism, you're up there with Stalin and Mussolini.
When Mussolini rose to power his critical mistake was not dismantling the monarchy and foolishly allowed private enterprise in Italy. Stalin removed religion, rather than replaced it. I'm different Stalin and Mussolini and would've made different decisions in their places.

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Postby Pandeeria » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:47 am

Shie wrote:
Pandeeria wrote:
I don't think you understand the economic importance of currency and classes. Also a world-governemnt is a silly, and not to mention horrible, idea.
All right, lets start here. Why do human beings need currency and classes if their needs are already given to them?
First, why is a police-state a bad thing? Also, how would the state providing all neccessities for it's people lead to inefficiency if currency doesn't come into play as a deciding factor in public policy?

I'm willing to concede as long as I understand your perspective.
The role of politicians depend on the times and form of government.


When Mussolini rose to power his critical mistake was not dismantling the monarchy and foolishly allowed private enterprise in Italy. Stalin removed religion, rather than replaced it. I'm different Stalin and Mussolini and would've made different decisions in their places.


You're still oppressive.
Lavochkin wrote:Never got why educated people support communism.

In capitalism, you pretty much have a 50/50 chance of being rich or poor. In communism, it's 1/99. What makes people think they have the luck/skill to become the 1% if they can't even succeed in a 50/50 society???

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Postby CTALNH » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:48 am

Seperates wrote:
CTALNH wrote:I think the more I read of what your writing the more I lose my cognitive understanding of English.

No offence.

Hmmm... Well, this sucks since I am a native English speaker/writer and normally this is my strong suite.

Do you mean I write badly, or I'm just not forming my sentences in a logical fashion?

1.First who are you referring to us an idealist
2.Why are you wrong?
3.I suppose standing on a bridge means what exactly?
"This guy is a State socialist, which doesn't so much mean mass murder and totalitarianism as it means trying to have a strong state to lead the way out of poverty and towards a bright future. Strict state control of the economy is necessary to make the great leap forward into that brighter future, and all elements of society must be sure to contribute or else."
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Postby Vicious Debaters » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:48 am

Shie wrote:
CTALNH wrote:(Image)

Says the man that doesn't understand what he is advocating to me.

I advocate a world-government with a 100% flat tax for all earners, abolishing classes. This state will provide all needs and necessities. Teachers go on strike today, asking for more money that the board of education won't give them. Scientists discuss ecology, the air is so polluted that it's hard to breath. Don't you get it? People make the world go round, bud. People are judged by the clothes they wear, the solution? A uniform. Young politicians fight for poverty while there is STILL inequality. We wouldn't need politicians if the state had the will to act on its own.


Sounds vaguely maniacal. When you plan to build an earth-destroying laser, go ahead and invite me.

Seriously, a 100% flat tax for earners? Mandatory uniforms? See, this is just an ill-conceived notion. And you're even admitting that it would cause chaos.

While I think that a more socialistic government is better at handling poverty you can never forget the the state is run for the people, not the people being run for the state.
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Postby Seperates » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:49 am

Shie wrote:
Pandeeria wrote:
I don't think you understand the economic importance of currency and classes. Also a world-governemnt is a silly, and not to mention horrible, idea.
All right, lets start here. Why do human beings need currency and classes if their needs are already given to them?
First, why is a police-state a bad thing? Also, how would the state providing all neccessities for it's people lead to inefficiency if currency doesn't come into play as a deciding factor in public policy?

I'm willing to concede as long as I understand your perspective.
The role of politicians depend on the times and form of government.


When Mussolini rose to power his critical mistake was not dismantling the monarchy and foolishly allowed private enterprise in Italy. Stalin removed religion, rather than replaced it. I'm different Stalin and Mussolini and would've made different decisions in their places.

Mmmhmm... But this statement doesn't address any of his concerns with your argument. Why are you insisting on criticizing the validity of a simile rather than addressing the actual substance of his writing?
This Debate is simply an exercise in Rhetoric. Truth is a fickle being with no intentions of showing itself today.

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Postby Shie » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:52 am

Pandeeria wrote:
Shie wrote:When Mussolini rose to power his critical mistake was not dismantling the monarchy and foolishly allowed private enterprise in Italy. Stalin removed religion, rather than replaced it. I'm different Stalin and Mussolini and would've made different decisions in their places.


You're still oppressive.
No, globalist totalitarian.
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Postby Seperates » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:52 am

CTALNH wrote:
Seperates wrote:Hmmm... Well, this sucks since I am a native English speaker/writer and normally this is my strong suite.

Do you mean I write badly, or I'm just not forming my sentences in a logical fashion?

1.First who are you referring to us an idealist
2.Why are you wrong?
3.I suppose standing on a bridge means what exactly?

1. You. And I suppose him (Shie) as well, but that is pushing it.
2. I could be in thinking of you as an idealist and not just a troll.
3. Because I could be wrong about you being an idealist, I could be standing on a bridge and you could be under it, 'trolling' me.
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This Debate is simply an exercise in Rhetoric. Truth is a fickle being with no intentions of showing itself today.

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Postby Pandeeria » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:53 am

Shie wrote:
Pandeeria wrote:
You're still oppressive.
No, totalitarian.


Totalitarianism is the best climate for oppression. Oppression is inherent in Totalitarianism.
Lavochkin wrote:Never got why educated people support communism.

In capitalism, you pretty much have a 50/50 chance of being rich or poor. In communism, it's 1/99. What makes people think they have the luck/skill to become the 1% if they can't even succeed in a 50/50 society???

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Postby CTALNH » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:55 am

Seperates wrote:
CTALNH wrote:1.First who are you referring to us an idealist
2.Why are you wrong?
3.I suppose standing on a bridge means what exactly?

1. You. And I suppose him (Shie) as well, but that is pushing it.
2. I could be in thinking of you as an idealist and not just a troll.
3. Because I could be wrong about you being an idealist, I could be standing on a bridge and you could be under it, 'trolling' me.

Yeah pass the bridge I am a idealist with radical ideas nothing more.
"This guy is a State socialist, which doesn't so much mean mass murder and totalitarianism as it means trying to have a strong state to lead the way out of poverty and towards a bright future. Strict state control of the economy is necessary to make the great leap forward into that brighter future, and all elements of society must be sure to contribute or else."
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Postby Seperates » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:56 am

CTALNH wrote:
Seperates wrote:1. You. And I suppose him (Shie) as well, but that is pushing it.
2. I could be in thinking of you as an idealist and not just a troll.
3. Because I could be wrong about you being an idealist, I could be standing on a bridge and you could be under it, 'trolling' me.

Yeah pass the bridge I am a idealist with radical ideas nothing more.

Glad we could clear that up.
This Debate is simply an exercise in Rhetoric. Truth is a fickle being with no intentions of showing itself today.

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Postby Pandeeria » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:56 am

Shie wrote:
Pandeeria wrote:
You're still oppressive.
No, globalist totalitarian.


It would be nice if you actually addressed my other criticisms.
Lavochkin wrote:Never got why educated people support communism.

In capitalism, you pretty much have a 50/50 chance of being rich or poor. In communism, it's 1/99. What makes people think they have the luck/skill to become the 1% if they can't even succeed in a 50/50 society???

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Postby Shie » Sat Apr 12, 2014 10:59 am

Pandeeria wrote:
Shie wrote:No, totalitarian.


Totalitarianism is the best climate for oppression. Oppression is inherent in Totalitarianism.
Actually, the authoritarian regimes are oppressive while the totalitarian states are not because authoritarian regimes allow the leader to be an individual. Totalitarianism is form of government that permits no individual freedom to subordinate all aspects of the individual’s life to the authority of the government, including the 'leaders of government.
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