The Unhappy Thread

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My Grandma has completely lost her ****. As if getting brainwashed by fox news wasn't enough, she's been reading this book. Not only does she think that Obama is an active communist, she is entirely convinced that he is trying to take over the country, and it's because of the damn book. She has absolutely no ability whatsoever to evaluate credibility, or to realize that all the evidence put forward is clearly circumstantial that leads to a point without direct evidence. That's how conspiracy theories work. The worst part of all of this is that she's trying to push this on me and my dad. I'm not dumb enough to buy it, but for someone with as much hate for Obama as my dad, he'll gobble it up, and I don't think that there's anything I can do about it.

 

[TheKalmarKing]

Ignore her. That's the best way possible and unless your dad is a complete *******, he won't force his opinion on you.

 

[ndayday]

Just nod your head and smile imo

 

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I'm mad because I'm worried about them.

 

[Oneupsalesman]

My Grandma has completely lost her ****. As if getting brainwashed by fox news wasn't enough, she's been reading this book. Not only does she think that Obama is an active communist, she is entirely convinced that he is trying to take over the country, and it's because of the damn book. She has absolutely no ability whatsoever to evaluate credibility, or to realize that all the evidence put forward is clearly circumstantial that leads to a point without direct evidence. That's how conspiracy theories work. The worst part of all of this is that she's trying to push this on me and my dad. I'm not dumb enough to buy it, but for someone with as much hate for Obama as my dad, he'll gobble it up, and I don't think that there's anything I can do about it.

I don't really get all of the Fox News hate. I mean, I don't really pay attention to it, so there's that, and some people on there are pretty ridiculous, but as a whole I don't really think it's that bad. Then again, to each his own.

 

[Falconv1.0]

Does someone lose credibility when they praise Bill O'reilly?

Well, what are they praising him for? Your question is too vague.

 

[Oneupsalesman]

Does someone lose credibility when they praise Bill O'reilly?

Eh, it should depend on what they're praising him for.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

When u called in sick the boss said, "say hi to all the other people that called in sick" so that's not a good sign...

But what can I do, I'm throwing up and have a fever.

 

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You are right that fox news isn't inherently bad. At the same time, if I were to say that everything that they put out was correct, I'd be horribly wrong. I have to listen to it in the background a lot so I notice a lot of details. These details range from jumps in logic to moderating a debate in order to keep an argument for happening/sticking. In short, it's name doesn't have the credibility that it needs. That's pretty devastating to a news outlet.

 

[Holder of the Heel]

I don't watch Fox News, but many a time on youtube I've seen clips of people showing up on the topics of religion, like some atheist speaker being introduced, and it's almost like they brought that individual to talk to simply to show that they disagree with whatever they say, almost as if they are merely putting on a display rather than trying to be "news". Although that's not nearly as bad as what I see on Bill Maher in some clips of it on youtube (damn I don't watch TV at all anymore...) where there is a GROUP of individuals, usually similar or congruent in regards to their opinion on the present topic with Bill. And then they have like one guy or girl who is more religious or conservative that they all almost gang up on, nay, like a person already a corpse that is tossed out for the buzzards to clean up. Although admittedly I enjoy Bill himself for the most part.

 

[Oneupsalesman]

You are right that fox news isn't inherently bad. At the same time, if I were to say that everything that they put out was correct, I'd be horribly wrong. I have to listen to it in the background a lot so I notice a lot of details. These details range from jumps in logic to moderating a debate in order to keep an argument for happening/sticking. In short, it's name doesn't have the credibility that it needs. That's pretty devastating to a news outlet.

Yeah, you're probably right on some of that- like I said, I don't pay too much attention. I don't really care for CNN, either.

 

[Shorts]

Relationships are hard. Long distance makes it harder, and I can feel myself slowly starting to lose faith in him. It's kind of soul crushing and life hindering.

 

[Jon Farron]

You could always just buy porn mags instead...or look it up on your phone

I don't watch porn. (Yeah, I'm weird.)

Proxies.

Also what sites has he caught you visiting? XD

Lol I thought of that, but then he could see me accessing the proxy site which would be even more suspicious.

He hasn't caught me on anything, my parents just freak out over the littlest things. I'm mostly worried about music.

 

[Holder of the Heel]

I had no idea our little White Mage was so naughty and rebellious.

 

[Falconv1.0]

Holder what the **** could possibly possess you to say that.

Also he's not "our" White Mage.

In other news, anyone else here have siblings they wanna light on fire?

 

[Holder of the Heel]

Yes he is. We are all one big, happy family here at smashboards.

 

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I don't watch porn. (Yeah, I'm weird.)

This deserves a rounds of applause. Don't start. That stuff is more addictive than anything in the world.

 

[ndayday]

In other news, anyone else here have siblings they wanna light on fire?

Don't ****ing get me started.

 

[Teran]

I don't watch porn. (Yeah, I'm weird.)


Lol I thought of that, but then he could see me accessing the proxy site which would be even more suspicious.

He hasn't caught me on anything, my parents just freak out over the littlest things. I'm mostly worried about music.

Do your parents know what a proxy server is? You might be giving them too much credit.

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

My dad failed dinner

"HEY WE ARE GONNA HAVE STEAK!"
Heck yes. Steak is always a safe bet in our household since my dad usually is good at finding good cuts and grilling the steaks to perfection

Well, apparently the steaks he grilled were these old omaha steaks that have been in our freezer for a WHIIIILE and didnt taste so good
tasteless actually
and the potatoes were burnt

green beans and onions.
that was my meal

i want food but will refrain from eating xP blahhh

 

[Falconv1.0]

This deserves a rounds of applause. Don't start. That stuff is more addictive than anything in the world.

Stop being that guy. I mean really are we in church now?

 

[Lore]

It really is absurdly bad for you, though.

 

[Falconv1.0]

It really is absurdly bad for you, though.

If compared to nothing else that is bad for you, suuuuuuure bro.

I've seen literally every other substance on the planet including food ffs do more damage to people. But oh god no let's all fear the destructive power of PORN. ROUND OF APPLAUSE AHAHAHAHAHHAH-eh.

Edit-I still have pretty much no way of getting to Evo that doesn't cost me a ****ton of money. Kinda mad.

 

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Stop being that guy. I mean really are we in church now?

My objection is not on grounds of morality/religion. I'm saying that because it's an addiction for me. It's one thing to do it on occasion, but time lost from it has definitely hurt me. I'd honestly be embarrassed to tell anyone how much time I burn looking at it.

Sorry if this is tmi. I just don't want to be called a bible thumper.

 

[Falconv1.0]

My objection is not on grounds of morality/religion. I'm saying that because it's an addiction for me. It's one thing to do it on occasion, but time lost from it has definitely hurt me. I'd honestly be embarrassed to tell anyone how much time I burn looking at it.

Sorry if this is tmi. I just don't want to be called a bible thumper.

I wasn't really you calling you for possibly being a bible thumper.

Was calling you out for being boring and applauding people for silly things. I say let's applaud people who enjoy things in moderation and don't have Rei avatars because they are the best in the world!

In other news, cool ranch tacos from Taco Bell suck and I'm never getting them again.

 

[Lore]

Was calling you out for being boring and applauding people for silly things. I say let's applaud people who enjoy things in moderation and don't have Rei avatars because they are the best in the world!

I say let's applaud people who keep from watching porn. It can very easily turn into an addiction, and even though I see plenty of people who can do it in moderation, it is way too easy for it to become a very dangerous addiction. It messes with your brain, big time.

 

[Froggy]

I'm trying to alter the way I live my life after everytime I make a major mistake. I'm worried that I won't follow through with it though.

 

[Vixen]

Bike was stolen, phone was stolen, was stalked/followed home, had to chase away my mom's sociopathic ex bf, and had my first experience with being molested, and public humiliation.

All of this happened in the same week.

 

[Froggy]

Bike was stolen, phone was stolen, was stalked/followed home, had to chase away my mom's sociopathic ex bf, and had my first experience with being molested, and public humiliation.

All of this happened in the same week.

Did you report the person who molested/tried to molest you?

 

[Chronodiver Lokii]

You ok Mizuki???
If you need an ear, feel free to PM whenever

That just sounds awful

 

[Jon Farron]

Do your parents know what a proxy server is? You might be giving them too much credit.

If my dad knows enough to buy a certain router and go through advanced settings that will show the name and ip adresss of websites I visit then he knows what a proxy is. -.-

@Mizuki OMG!? Are you ok? Wow... I'm so sorry that happened... Call the cops... do you know at least the face of the person?

 

[Vixen]

It is a very long story, but the person is a personal friend of mine, which actually makes it THAT much more trying. With someone I don't know, I can at least call the police/defend myself.

My friend took advantage of me in an emotionally vulnerable state. After calming down, I just want to talk to him and set solid lines for him not to cross.

Person who followed me home scared the **** out of me, though. He was harassing me because of my outfit (tripp bondage pants, black tank, fishnet top, dark makeup.) so he mistaked me for a raver/someone from the industrial scene high on E. He finally backed off after I made it abundantly clear that I party clean, and to back off.

 

[Jon Farron]

Ouch... wow, I don't know what to say. D:

 

[Falconv1.0]

Ouch... wow, I don't know what to say. D:

Why would you say anything if you "don't know what to say". The **** is this, Facebook?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Anyway, Mizuki, don't stay friends with that jobber/learn to aim for the nuts.

 

[Froggy]

The woman I'm staying with was just crying in her bed. The whole point of staying with her was to avoid paying rent but I'm going to offer to help her with her finances....even though I really can't afford it right now. May God have mercy on us.

 

[Falconv1.0]

Watching Wrestlemania, almost done!

This main event is awful. What a ****ing terribly predictable and boring Mania, good God. I think I even heard a BORING chant during the main event ffs.

Edit-Finished. Wow that was really bad. Two overly built men doing the same moves like 6 times in a row! Seriously in that ballpark. ****in awful.

 

[Shorts]

The woman I'm staying with was just crying in her bed. The whole point of staying with her was to avoid paying rent but I'm going to offer to help her with her finances....even though I really can't afford it right now. May God have mercy on us.

I wish if I cried someone gave me money. I usually get a stern shut the **** up.

 

[Jon Farron]

Why would you say anything if you "don't know what to say". The **** is this, Facebook?

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

You are the most negative person I have ever known.


It's better to say that and acknowledge her instead of just staying silent... geez. e.e

 

[Froggy]

I wish if I cried someone gave me money. I usually get a stern shut the **** up.

She is a nice old woman, who has been very unfortunate(though quite a bit of it is her own fault), very sick, has almost no money to her name, and has nobody to take care of her. If I don't help her out then who will?

 

[Vixen]

^Massive respect points.