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by jupiviv
Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:14 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

And so here we are. The world's out sick, a decadent system of wanton consumption based on shifting the costs thereof to somewhere and someone else for ever and ever, then making stuff up to cover up that simple reality, unravels as I speak. It's a shame Genius forum, its founders and members (exce...
by jupiviv
Wed Mar 25, 2020 6:24 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

Jupithustra has, once again, returned to this desert of the unreal Possibly nothing more than a bad remake though ;-) And actually you sound a bit more nervous and overcompensating than usual. There is a pandemic, a national lockdown and I'm away from my family so of course I'm a bit more nervous t...
by jupiviv
Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:54 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

And so here we are. The world's out sick, a decadent system of wanton consumption based on shifting the costs thereof to somewhere and someone else for ever and ever, then making stuff up to cover up that simple reality, unravels as I speak. It's a shame Genius forum, its founders and members (excep...
by jupiviv
Wed Mar 18, 2020 6:18 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

Jupithustra has, once again, returned to this desert of the unreal to monitor the progress of his first and dearest apostle, Diebert... They are crimes. BTW, *both* in a general-ethical sense and under US law. You mean charges of course, but never mind that. High crimes and misdemeanor are really ab...
by jupiviv
Thu Jan 23, 2020 2:45 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Jupiviv v QSR
Replies: 16
Views: 50115

Re: Jupiviv v QSR

jupiviv: The concept of a special truth to end all suffering is itself a byproduct of suffering. After all, how can suffering end if it doesn't even exist? What we call "suffering" is just our psychological and physical connection to empty objects; and the connection itself is empty of it...
by jupiviv
Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:34 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Jupiviv v QSR
Replies: 16
Views: 50115

Re: Jupiviv v QSR

Thanks for the substantive response, Jup. I will work on a reply that might mitigate or possibly eliminate the potential 'circularity' of argument you identify. But I suspect a degree of impasse may be unavoidable given our respective viewpoints. While you're working on your reply, I'll restate a p...
by jupiviv
Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:48 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Jupiviv v QSR
Replies: 16
Views: 50115

Re: Jupiviv v QSR

jupiviv to Dan: You're just asserting, without any evidence or explanation, that intellectual understanding of certain special, deep truths or meanings leads to broader consciousness. Again, like I asked David, why are these truths so special or deep? By what mechanism do they intensify consciousne...
by jupiviv
Wed Jan 22, 2020 12:52 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Jupiviv v QSR
Replies: 16
Views: 50115

Re: Jupiviv v QSR

You're just asserting, without any evidence or explanation, that intellectual understanding of certain special, deep truths or meanings leads to broader consciousness. Again, like I asked David, why are these truths so special or deep? By what mechanism do they intensify consciousness? Unless you c...
by jupiviv
Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:08 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Jupiviv v QSR
Replies: 16
Views: 50115

Re: Jupiviv v QSR

In another context Jupiviv expressed some views that are worth exploring - maybe: Link to thread. Full response with quote from David's post: There is no question that when a person starts out seeking the truth, he is doing it out of impure motives. After all, he still has an ego. He is still motiv...
by jupiviv
Mon Jan 13, 2020 6:18 am
Forum: GENIUS FORUM
Topic: Jupiviv v QSR
Replies: 16
Views: 50115

Re: Jupiviv v QSR

Hey Dan you came through! Unfortunately I've been too busy spotting Diebert's squats at a 24-7 Gold's gym in [redacted] to concentrate on posting. It's been a wonderful experience, especially with the spandex bicycle shorts - many sizes too small - that we gave each other for Xmas+New Year! He still...
by jupiviv
Mon Jan 13, 2020 5:59 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

The article says it plays/ed a role. The snoops article reads "the law did not launch the massive rise in the prison population". Which I quoted as "mostly debunking" the claim that Biden was instrumental in the doubling since it shows the pre-existing trends and only in a limit...
by jupiviv
Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:26 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

Well I have two problems with your position. First, it's not really your position. It is indeed my position. The charges made against Trump are supposed to be "high crimes", but they aren't even crimes - even if the charges were true - which they don't appear to be. They are crimes. BTW, ...
by jupiviv
Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:44 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

Since it's the season of goodwill and all that twee shit, let us pray with Father Kirk: We pray for the happy and fortunate one, the one who for joy hardly knows where he is going, pray that you will draw him to yourself and let him learn that it is there that he is to go. We pray for the sufferer w...
by jupiviv
Fri Dec 27, 2019 6:10 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

Was David's response predominantly dismissive? Yes. Was it any kind of substantive refutation or confutation? No. Perhaps he thought that given your time here you'd have a better grasp of 'QSR' philosophy and method. Do you want to know how your observations are wide of the mark at almost every tur...
by jupiviv
Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:59 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

having "either an active or passive role", as you just made up somehow. The article says it plays/ed a role. What has civil unrest in all its forms to do with using or abusing democratic processes? Unrest of any kind often includes intent to change the structure of govt./society = abuse o...
by jupiviv
Fri Dec 27, 2019 5:46 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

The impeachment charges appear to be sound, as are a few additional charges like obstruction (both Comey & recent) & emoluments. The problem I have with them is that they are all extremely weak, or possibly entirely without substance. Well I have two problems with your position. First, it's...
by jupiviv
Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:43 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

A bit of humor I came across, no fact intended: "66% of impeached presidents were impeached for humiliating Hillary Clinton". Respectful to the Gods and meek, According to one's lights, I grant 'Twere well to be; But, on my word, Child, any one, to hear you speak, Would take you for a Pro...
by jupiviv
Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:00 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

Was David's response predominantly dismissive? Yes. Was it any kind of substantive refutation or confutation? No. Perhaps he thought that given your time here you'd have a better grasp of 'QSR' philosophy and method. Do you want to know how your observations are wide of the mark at almost every tur...
by jupiviv
Mon Dec 16, 2019 5:55 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

The only claim it debunks is that the bill itself inaugurated mass incarceration, which is not the same as having no role. You've just changed the meaning of " being instrumental" into having a possible role or influence. That's how you win arguments these days? Being instrumental can con...
by jupiviv
Mon Dec 16, 2019 5:43 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

A few years ago, Hilary Clinton called her opponents "A basket of deplorables" who were "irredeemable". Look where it got her. The 'reasoning' behind this statement: Hillary is irrationally hateful because she insulted people. Trump didn't, so he is at least less irrationally ha...
by jupiviv
Mon Dec 16, 2019 1:15 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

David has declared that buddha's experience passion and desire, an assertion that goes against the literal meaning of nirvana which is "blowing out" or "quenching". Perhaps Dan and/or Kevin (and others) believe the same. I would say that enlightenment involves a quenching of the...
by jupiviv
Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:47 am
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

What is your opinion of Greta Thunberg? I don't see anything interesting about her. I think she reads from a script and that she has been created by the media. For me, these remarks perfectly encapsulate the deep rot that has eaten into your soul. I’ll expand on this further down, but first a coupl...
by jupiviv
Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:52 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

Dan? DAAANNNN!!!!1! Yeah, um, so David has informed us recently that: So, like, David treats my criticism of him exactly as Kevin treats our criticism of him (either divorcing arguments from any recognisable context or dumb contrariness for its own sake) albeit using many, many more words. Do you th...
by jupiviv
Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Trump
Replies: 352
Views: 1418111

Re: Trump

David has declared that buddha's experience passion and desire, an assertion that goes against the literal meaning of nirvana which is "blowing out" or "quenching". The Buddha is constantly reincarnating in billions of human beings, and the vast majority of them experience emoti...
by jupiviv
Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:14 pm
Forum: Worldly Matters
Topic: Defining Racism
Replies: 36
Views: 51165

Re: Defining Racism

The existence of categories/distinctions called "race" are not what is being denied here. Rather, it's the a priori unscientific judgments that motivate the most common applications of them. So you now say that categories/distinctions based on common descent or heredity do play a role wit...