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What do you think is wrong with the world today?
GuiltyGear Posts: 5936
Oct 21, 2009 7:26 PM GMT
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This is your place to vent. I intend this to be a place to vent, which means you cannot challenge anyone's post, just let him say what he wants and you do the same. If you want to agree with a point someone makes, I'll allow that, but keep your disagreements to yourself.

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I think the problem is the media over glamorizes sex and violence. You can attest all day that these images do not travel deep and do some people great harm, but I would have to disagree. Television, movies, and rap movies are a medium and medium are designed to affect us by informing us. Somethings that are disguised as entertainment, but are not entertainment, but programming. I find it hard you wouldn't agree when a lot of what the media manufactures is geared at "young people"; they can't drink because their brains aren't developed enough to make the decision, but they can watch music videos about drinking? If you are going to program them to drink, why not let them drink?

I think another problem are public schools, they are almost designed to target and destroy children who do not have a strong foundation at home. Cliques and discrimination thrive because the halls have become a catwalk instead of a way to class. I think uniforms are years past being introduced. Everyone is there for the same thing and thus need to be a cohesive unit in achieving that thing. I think sports should be separated (still allow rallys and whatever), but separate from the school day. WHY, are schools identified by their sport's team? They say "we are the lions," but the Lions are their team and every student is not a lion because a sport's team is not the whole school. I think the name of the institution should stand alone from the mascot name of the school's sports team because after years of the stories, we should know that team sports do not bind the entire school population together, it cuts a swath.

Oct 21, 2009 8:13 PM GMT
Continue on the media…stop showing the stupid shit; making me feel guilty for not knowing who John and Kate are.
Furthermore; why do I have to go to the Senate web site to find out about a vote on a rape clause in government contracts?
WTF..it’s not important unless Rush talks about it?
Oct 21, 2009 8:22 PM GMT
People. People spend too much time trying to find ways they are different from everybody else when they have much more in common.
Oct 21, 2009 8:23 PM GMT
Stupid people are breeding, smart people aren't.
Oct 21, 2009 8:48 PM GMT
There's a permissiveness in society that goes beyond the pale.
Oct 21, 2009 9:07 PM GMT
Don't look at the world in terms of what's wrong with it. I would prefer hearing from guys on here on what they do to make it better.

Glass half full optomist here!

Also the kiind of guy that if you frigg with me, I will rip off your head and shit down your neck!
jarhead5536 Posts: 1255
Oct 21, 2009 9:17 PM GMT
This is a serious question, so here's my serious answer. We have lost the ability to empathize. American culture (and since the world slavishly adopts whatever we do, world culture) is addicted to celebrity, breathtakingly selfish, self absorbed to the point of narcissism, easily frightened by by anyone or anything perceived to be "other", and unwilling to delay gratification in any area of life. We are rude, loud, indifferent to suffering and unwilling to listen to anyone that doesn't agree with us. We lack intellectual curiosity and a sense of appropriate behavior. Communities of chimpanzees treat each other with more respect and consideration than people do. We are basically undisciplined five year olds.

I had thought that the "Me" decade was the 1970's. 21st century America is a shameful, disgraceful legacy to everything our founders wanted for us...
WickedRyan Posts: 58
Oct 21, 2009 9:26 PM GMT
Let just say that I am 35 or over lol.And the parents of my generation are atrocious parents overall,with some exceptions of course.Parents are more interested in making sure their kids are involved in 5 afterschool activities than whether their children are watching porn on their computers or having sex at 14.Corporal punishment Oh my never.......Kids telling their elders to fuck off......well come on its kids being kids lol. I am not gonna have kids and I am glad cause God help this generation.When you let your kids dress like whores or thugs,dont monitor what they do on their computers or watch on TV and allow them to use filthy language you are definitely going to reap what you sow. By the way I grew up in the 80's not the 50's lol.
jarhead5536 Posts: 1255
Oct 21, 2009 9:29 PM GMT
RuggerATX saidStupid people are breeding, smart people aren't.


I take back everything I just said. This is the correct answer...
Oct 21, 2009 9:30 PM GMT
Mis-treatment of animals, repuGlicans, religion, mis-treatment of nature. Otherwise, I'm pretty much alright with everything.
Cheers,
Keith
Oct 21, 2009 9:35 PM GMT
RuggerATX saidStupid people are breeding, smart people aren't.



Exactly!!
Was going to post a clip from "Idiocracy" but couldn't find it. Go rent or DL the movie.
Oct 21, 2009 9:36 PM GMT
What's wrong with the world?

I'm wrong with the world.
Oct 21, 2009 9:37 PM GMT
We are all becoming more and more ego centric and self centered. With no care for anyone except for our immediate pleasures
t0theheights Posts: 289
Oct 21, 2009 9:37 PM GMT
WickedRyan saidLet just say that I am 35 or over lol.And the parents of my generation are atrocious parents overall,with some exceptions of course.Parents are more interested in making sure their kids are involved in 5 afterschool activities than whether their children are watching porn on their computers or having sex at 14.Corporal punishment Oh my never.......Kids telling their elders to fuck off......well come on its kids being kids lol. I am not gonna have kids and I am glad cause God help this generation.When you let your kids dress like whores or thugs,dont monitor what they do on their computers or watch on TV and allow them to use filthy language you are definitely going to reap what you sow. By the way I grew up in the 80's not the 50's lol.


The generation before ours said that of us... and the generation before that... and the generation before that... and before that....

Every generation there's a slew of people who think the rising youth are morally and intellectually bankrupt and going to destroy the world -- and amazingly these people actually think it's a novel opinion. The world has it problems, lots of them, but it ain't going to hell in a handbasket.

What's wrong (and what's right) with the world is far too complex to describe in blanket generalizations.
jarhead5536 Posts: 1255
Oct 21, 2009 9:44 PM GMT
t0theheights,

What previous generations did not have was Dr. Spock, who, intentionally or not, taught Baby Boomers that it was more important to be your child's friend than it was to be a parent. We are where we are now because of this mentality...
yngstud4mscl Posts: 119
Oct 21, 2009 9:46 PM GMT
Politics, not just in the U.S. and not just about gay rights. People now a days are so closed minded about everything they know, it pisses me off that they can't even consider the opposing side of an issue, and at least think about it.
People would have to be 2nd.
Ciarsolo7 Posts: 311
Oct 21, 2009 9:49 PM GMT
The human race is a plague. And it ain't gone end pretty when we ultimately collapse this planet, y'all.
jarhead5536 Posts: 1255
Oct 21, 2009 9:55 PM GMT
Ciarsolo7 saidThe human race is a plague. And it ain't gone end pretty when we ultimately collapse this planet, y'all.


You are a smart young man, but a bit off. I always correct people when they talk about the destruction of the planet by our own hand. Life will survive, just not us. The earth will heal itself pretty quickly once we are no longer poisoning it...
Oct 21, 2009 9:56 PM GMT
Ciarsolo7 saidThe human race is a plague. And it ain't gone end pretty when we ultimately collapse this planet, y'all.


Ha ha. That reminds me of a storyarc in Warren Ellis' THE AUTHORITY, where humans were in fact a virus on Earth, which "God" has created as a beautiful retirement home. God launched various attacks on the human race but at story's end, the Authority had killed God with their spaceship and powers.

Meanwhile, I agree with the breeding stupid stuff. And the ego stuff. Yada yada. "All we need is love, love love."
Dante_redux Posts: 405
Oct 21, 2009 10:03 PM GMT
We are the problem. Not global warming, not H1N1, not economic discord.
We cause a lot of these issues.

But what is most troubling is the constant prevalence of these chronic issues. Why is that?

Indifference. "I don't care." "If I don't benefit, why should I care?"
Human apathy will be our undoing.


"Indifference is the strongest 'force' in the universe. It makes every thing it touches meaningless. Love and hate do not stand a chance against it."
Joan Vinge.
Ciarsolo7 Posts: 311
Oct 21, 2009 10:04 PM GMT
jarhead5536 said
Ciarsolo7 saidThe human race is a plague. And it ain't gone end pretty when we ultimately collapse this planet, y'all.


You are a smart young man, but a bit off. I always correct people when they talk about the destruction of the planet by our own hand. Life will survive, just not us. The earth will heal itself pretty quickly once we are no longer poisoning it...


Oh I've no belief we will physically destroy the planet. I metaphorically meant collapse in human terms. Though that does entail the destruction of the majority of animal and plant species, as well. Realistically one could anticipate the disappearance of our ozone layer and with it the vast majority of the water supply.

I'm sure deep down somewhere organisms could still live. However, I don't envision the world returning to utopic oasis once mankind is done with it.
MattyR Posts: 140
Oct 21, 2009 10:15 PM GMT
My favorite line from my favorite book starts "Life is Difficult"

The human race is always going to be a little f *ed up. My god! look at history- We were so cruel to each other.

I'll take a teenager being a snot over seeing a public beheading.

Sometimes I can't believe cruelty and evil exists side by side with us good, hard working, loving folks. But it does. *sigh*

Oct 21, 2009 10:21 PM GMT
MadeinMich saidSHALLOW ASS FAGS (thats whats wrong with the planet)

Seriously..."FAGS" You sound like a repulsive RWcN!! (Right Wing christian Nazi)
That's really shameful for you to say that. Don't We hear that enough in everyday life from the breeders, repuGlicans, and christians?!? What is fucking wrong with you?!?
I, and others, bust our arses out there calling these fuckers out when we hear this, yet you have no problem saying it with the same malice and venom as they do!!
-Keith

NB- What cracks me up is that some of you here will get on my bloody case for using the term breeder. Yet you will let this dolt get away with using fag.
Oct 21, 2009 10:22 PM GMT
Very interesting question,GG. People are gonna think I'm coocoo for cocoa puffs but whatever LOL

When people say "the world" my mind refers to the collective spirit of mankind and not so much about the physical nature of our being. I believe the condition of our collective spirit is reflected in the physical displays we see day in and day out. Good and bad.

I like that MikeMikeMike added essentially, "what are we doing to make it better?"


I sponsor two children in Africa through the ChildFund organization. I donate money but I sponsor these kids mostly because I enjoy sharing my world with them and hearing about their life as well.

I pray, meditate, I never stop asking questions, and try my best to sit and listen for the answers in the expressions of the world around me.

I have peace in my heart so I know it exists in the world. I just try and express that in my daily life as much as possible.
badmikeyt Posts: 665
Oct 21, 2009 10:26 PM GMT
I don't find a ton of value in talking abotu what's 'wrong' without talking about how to make it right. Venting has its place, but unfortunately, almost every piece of the planet and the internet has turned into a place for angry people to bitch.

I think JK Rowling sums up beautifully how to take two giant steps towards righting some of the wrongs - recognizing the fringe benefits of failure and embracing the power of empathy and imagination. If you haven't seen the commencement speech she gave to Harvard a year ago on these topics, it will be both informative and inspiring (and well worth the 20 minutes to watch it).

J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.

jprichva Posts: 4654
Oct 21, 2009 10:42 PM GMT
What is deeply distressing about the world today is that more hot guys like the one above me aren't prostrating themselves at my feet.
Oct 21, 2009 11:07 PM GMT
Ciarsolo7 saidThe human race is a plague. And it ain't gone end pretty when we ultimately collapse this planet, y'all.


That is probably the stupidist statement I have ever seen in the history of posts ever
Oct 21, 2009 11:12 PM GMT
GuiltyGear said

This is your place to vent. I intend this to be a place to vent, which means you cannot challenge anyone's post, just let him say what he wants and you do the same. If you want to agree with a point someone makes, I'll allow that, but keep your disagreements to yourself.




I think some people missed this. Please stick to the rules of the discussion.
Ciarsolo7 Posts: 311
Oct 21, 2009 11:15 PM GMT
Some people aren't gifted with the ability to read or follow guidelines. Or grasp the meaning of sardonic. Quite sad, really.
Oct 21, 2009 11:18 PM GMT
there is more hate then love and many who hate do so under the thin vale of loving something.
Oct 21, 2009 11:19 PM GMT
joeyveras said
GuiltyGear said

This is your place to vent. I intend this to be a place to vent, which means you cannot challenge anyone's post, just let him say what he wants and you do the same. If you want to agree with a point someone makes, I'll allow that, but keep your disagreements to yourself.




I think some people miss this. Please stick to the rules of the discussion.

Sorry for breaking "the rules", but if someone ON THIS SITE, (one of Us), uses the word "fag", I will say something as I did earlier. AS WE ALL SHOULD! It's not acceptable period!
-Keith
Oct 21, 2009 11:21 PM GMT
lilTanker saidthere is more hate then love and many who hate do so under the thin vale of loving something.


Wow, that is a great quote. Really.
Whose is it?
-Keith
Oct 21, 2009 11:27 PM GMT
People who don't care. Like drivers of these:



And ugly added to the world:




dancerjack Posts: 466
Oct 21, 2009 11:49 PM GMT
broccoli doesn't taste like chocolate... how am i supposed to like it, if it goes out of its way to be so revolting?
Oct 22, 2009 12:03 AM GMT
Musclequest said
lilTanker saidthere is more hate then love and many who hate do so under the thin vale of loving something.


Wow, that is a great quote. Really.
Whose is it?
-Keith

it's mine thank you
Oct 22, 2009 12:04 AM GMT
dancerjack saidbroccoli doesn't taste like chocolate... how am i supposed to like it, if it goes out of its way to be so revolting?

*sits on jacks lap* Open up.. the choo choo train is coming in with all the good broccoli! mmmmmmmmmmmm
jprichva Posts: 4654
Oct 22, 2009 12:07 AM GMT
What Is Wrong With The World Today:

It's that all my RJ pals live elsewhere.

ZD is in Phoenix,
Tanky is in Oz,
Guerrila is in Chicago
Iguana is in San Francisco
Zombie is in Buffalo
mickeyt is in Texas
The Unicorns are in Vancouver
The Major, Ursa, is in Yurrup,
The li'l lost boy is too...



sigh....


kinetic Posts: 1078
Oct 22, 2009 12:14 AM GMT
My inner anguish can best be expressed through the majesty of song.
Oct 22, 2009 12:16 AM GMT
jprichva saidWhat Is Wrong With The World Today:

It's that all my RJ pals live elsewhere.

ZD is in Phoenix,
Tanky is in Oz,
Guerrila is in Chicago
Iguana is in San Francisco
Zombie is in Buffalo
mickeyt is in Texas
The Unicorns are in Vancouver
The Major, Ursa, is in Yurrup,
The li'l lost boy is too...



sigh....



Oh hunny, think your self lucky I'm here, I've a hard enough time controlling my self with everyone as it is... stick me in a room with'em and all hell will break lose!!

You'll find nail makes on the floor and walls
Oct 22, 2009 12:47 AM GMT


I think a lot of what's gone wrong is our abandonment over the past 50 years or so of the principles espoused by these guys:

http://www.slowmoneyalliance.org/principles.html
Oct 22, 2009 1:23 AM GMT
MadeinMich said
Musclequest said
MadeinMich saidSHALLOW ASS FAGS (thats whats wrong with the planet)

Seriously..."FAGS" You sound like a repulsive RWcN!! (Right Wing christian Nazi)
That's really shameful for you to say that. Don't We hear that enough in everyday life from the breeders, repuGlicans, and christians?!? What is fucking wrong with you?!?
I, and others, bust our arses out there calling these fuckers out when we hear this, yet you have no problem saying it with the same malice and venom as they do!!
-Keith

NB- What cracks me up is that some of you here will get on my bloody case for using the term breeder. Yet you will let this dolt get away with using fag.


wow!!! no one seems to be asoffended as you. its funny how u so by passed the word shallow and hopped on my ass for using fag. maybe there's some truth in my post about you that gets you so riled up. Maybe its due to your fear of perhaps someone calling you out on your shit. Perhaps you aren't a fag but shallow? hmmmmmm?


Listen, try to deflect any of what I said if that's what you need to do. Shallow? Yes, probably true.
The fact remains that for you to use "FAG", (plus in the venonmous and self-loathsome way you did), is shameful! There is no bloody excuse for it, NONE.
Myself, and others, expend far too much energy fighting for Our self respect from the breeder and religious morons of this world, to have to defend Us against one of Our own!
And as disgusted by you as I am, I would even stand up for your sad pitiful arse if you were being hassled or harrassed about being who you are...GAY, not a "FAG"
-Keith

NB- And just because no one called you out on this, doesn't mean it's accepted.
G_Force Posts: 947
Oct 22, 2009 1:32 AM GMT
GuiltyGear said................................................................................

This is your place to vent. I intend this to be a place to vent, which means you cannot challenge anyone's post, just let him say what he wants and you do the same. If you want to agree with a point someone makes, I'll allow that, but keep your disagreements to yourself.

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I think the problem is the media over glamorizes sex and violence. You can attest all day that these images do not travel deep and do some people great harm, but I would have to disagree. Television, movies, and rap movies are a medium and medium are designed to affect us by informing us. Somethings that are disguised as entertainment, but are not entertainment, but programming. I find it hard you wouldn't agree when a lot of what the media manufactures is geared at "young people"; they can't drink because their brains aren't developed enough to make the decision, but they can watch music videos about drinking? If you are going to program them to drink, why not let them drink?

I think another problem are public schools, they are almost designed to target and destroy children who do not have a strong foundation at home. Cliques and discrimination thrive because the halls have become a catwalk instead of a way to class. I think uniforms are years past being introduced. Everyone is there for the same thing and thus need to be a cohesive unit in achieving that thing. I think sports should be separated (still allow rallys and whatever), but separate from the school day. WHY, are schools identified by their sport's team? They say "we are the lions," but the Lions are their team and every student is not a lion because a sport's team is not the whole school. I think the name of the institution should stand alone from the mascot name of the school's sports team because after years of the stories, we should know that team sports do not bind the entire school population together, it cuts a swath.



For better or worse, sports is Americs's god, second only to money. America and our schools can not live without sports. They are here to stay.
RIFFRyder Posts: 82
Oct 22, 2009 1:37 AM GMT
Ignorance and Selfishness
That's what's wrong with the world today...
People are so lost and caught up in trying to live up to society's standards that they forget about everything that actually matters. It's all about me, me, me and only me these days!!! Whatever happened to caring about other than yourself? And about trying to do what's right for this world? Instead It's all about how you look, how how much money you have, what kind of car your drive, what kind of house you live in, what kind of job you have, etc. What kind of life is that? Well, let me tell you... A very selfish one!
I mean, yeah it's important to have goals, but there's a huge difference between acknowledging your dreams and never living in reality. People are so afraid of being boring, so worried about who they might really be, that they build up this huge lie. One big distraction! Not only for everyone, but for themselves. They then loosen up their grip on reality so much that the start living in a world of fantasy where everything needs to be perfect. They loose sight of reality and that's when we tend to forget about what's actually happening in the world and about what really matters.
And I'm not saying I'm not guilty of living this lifestyle - everyone is - but at least I'm trying my best not to, but how can I not? How would I ever make any progress in this world when that's how we've made things to be? As much as I hate that that's what this whole world revolves around, I have to accept that that's how things are. I mean, I'm definitely not ignorant and I try not to be selfish, but I definitely don't have much money, or a nice car, or a nice job, but those are all things we need to get ahead in life... Besides the nice car. Lol But if I had the chance to leave all that behind and just be able to live a simple life, I would.

Another thing that bothers is how close-minded people seem to be today as well! Especially when we live in a world where there's so many differences in race, religion, sexuality, etc. You would think by now people would be more open-minded to things like that but it still surprises me. If there's anything I've learned from experience is that you must be open-minded. You have to accept people's differerences and flaws from your own and vice versa. Who ever said you were right? Or that they were right? Who ever said that you or that they are the standard that everyone has to measure up to?

GuiltyGear Posts: 5936
Oct 22, 2009 1:43 AM GMT

G_Force said

For better or worse, sports is Americs's god, second only to money. America and our schools can not live without sports. They are here to stay.



WHY ARE YOU CHALLENGING WHAT I SAID?
I did not want to butt heads about it, I JUST WANTED TO SAY IT. Can you not fucking give me that? I live in god damned small town Oklahoma, do you think I don't know about how obsessed some parts of America are about sports, academics be damned? Why don't you research into how well our schools are doing in that area. Secondly, don't quote my whole post just to pee-pee it with a lousy couple sentences.


G_Force Posts: 947
Oct 22, 2009 1:50 AM GMT
GuiltyGear said
G_Force said

For better or worse, sports is Americs's god, second only to money. America and our schools can not live without sports. They are here to stay.



WHY ARE YOU CHALLENGING WHAT I SAID?
I did not want to butt heads about it, I JUST WANTED TO SAY IT. Can you not fucking give me that? I live in god damned small town Oklahoma, do you think I don't know about how obsessed some parts of America are about sports, academics be damned? Why don't you research into how well our schools are doing in that area. Secondly, don't quote my whole post just to pee-pee it with a lousy couple sentences.




Chill. I'm not challenging you, but supporting you.
Oct 22, 2009 1:53 AM GMT


lol, GuiltyGear, both of us thought this would degrade into virtual fisticuffs, it seems to us the problem in the world at present is
A being considerate of others in speech
B following instructions
MuscleLuke Posts: 128
Oct 22, 2009 1:58 AM GMT
badmikeyt saidI don't find a ton of value in talking abotu what's 'wrong' without talking about how to make it right. Venting has its place, but unfortunately, almost every piece of the planet and the internet has turned into a place for angry people to bitch.

I think JK Rowling sums up beautifully how to take two giant steps towards righting some of the wrongs - recognizing the fringe benefits of failure and embracing the power of empathy and imagination. If you haven't seen the commencement speech she gave to Harvard a year ago on these topics, it will be both informative and inspiring (and well worth the 20 minutes to watch it).

J.K. Rowling Speaks at Harvard Commencement from Harvard Magazine on Vimeo.




THANK YOU! Thank you. That was amazing. So glad I stumbled on this.
Oct 22, 2009 2:22 AM GMT
What's wrong with the world today?

I only packed white socks in my suitcase and my hotel room's hot water isn't very hot.
realifedad Posts: 1876
Oct 22, 2009 2:38 AM GMT
Whats wrong with the world today you ask !!! I think what's wrong is that there is too little day to day, ordinary interaction between the worlds populations in every day matters and concerns that we all share. If for instance we had more knowledge of and interactions through trade or classroom sharing in our schools between say the Cubans, and Iranians, everyday ordinary poeple would see that other cultures/populations are just like us, with basicly the same needs, wants and desires with the end result of being less likely to be led by our leaders into wars and useless imbargoes to solve our differences. In short we should get to know the world around us, because we are all the same.
GuiltyGear Posts: 5936
Oct 22, 2009 2:47 AM GMT
meninlove said

lol, GuiltyGear, both of us thought this would degrade into virtual fisticuffs, it seems to us the problem in the world at present is
A being considerate of others in speech
B following instructions


Oh, my men, you know there is always a method to my madness. This thread was an exercise in consideration and knowing when to zip it. I can see that some...people failed, but that's ok, they'll learn something anyway, I'm sure.

I don't want to flame anyone. I wouldn't mind lightly toasting the two of you and spreading jam on ya.

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Oct 22, 2009 3:42 AM GMT
Student loans. That's what's wrong in the world.
Oct 22, 2009 4:32 AM GMT
Jam? Jam? Would that be fruit spread ?
noren Posts: 353
Oct 22, 2009 4:58 AM GMT
. . . universal literacy . . . professional sports . . . cellphones . . . just for starters . . .
Oct 23, 2009 3:45 PM GMT
Not enough Aerosmith!

kinetic Posts: 1078
Oct 23, 2009 3:47 PM GMT
StudlyScrewRite said Not enough Aerosmith!



YAY! I remember seeing this video premire on MTV back when they actually played music videos!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJVwPuF2bCM

-Oh and I just noticed after watching that vid (for the 1st time in years) that the hot teacher is actually a queen. HAAAY!
Oct 26, 2009 4:28 AM GMT
To me, one of the greatest crises humanity faces is the rampant, taboo abuse of children worldwide: I read recently that 25% of girls have been sexually abused before 18 years old; 17% of boys have been sexually abused before 18. That is: one in four random girls, one in six random boys.

And these are only incomplete statistics of a single form of abuse.

Child abuse must be addressed on the same level as climate change. It is global, rampant, and extremely damaging to humanity - to say the least.

Yet it is so taboo, hardly anyone talks about it. What the hell?
Oct 26, 2009 4:35 AM GMT
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Oct 26, 2009 4:38 AM GMT
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rdberg1957 Posts: 82
Oct 26, 2009 4:57 AM GMT
What's wrong with the world today? I don't know that today is worse or better than other days past. But I see too little compassion, thoughtfulness, generosity, and kindness and way too much venom, violence, judgment, and greed. I think we humans have made some progress, I hope we manage to make some more before our time is done.
GuerrillaSodo... Posts: 2946
Oct 26, 2009 5:02 AM GMT
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IHG84 Posts: 215
Oct 26, 2009 7:58 AM GMT
A lot don't even know where to begin rofl.


I.I feel too many people today have become so far away from what is natural, even spiritually. Because of this it seems at times many are a bit cold and empty.

II.There is too much “me me me” selfish-like behavior, people always wanting praise and adulation and don't work as hard as they should and have no personal responsibility.

III.The media often idolizes bad behavior I think, while many honorable good people seem to usually have their beliefs and values made fun of and are made to feel stupid.

IV.Too much moral relativism.. people not wanting to seem too judgmental even when something is clearly wrong. People too afraid to do what is right because it seems unpopular, or people who may be overly politically correct and because of this are afraid of being seen as racist or something. I think too much of this allows a lot of horrible people to continue doing the horrible things they do to others, which can lead to some serious problems down the road for many.

V.Too much selective outrage, hypocrisy, and corruption. Especially among our so called leaders who often dictate or lecture to others too much on how one should live, but don't try to be a good example themselves lol.

VI.People always wanting to label something or someone, and can't just accept them for who they are as a person, or don't even try to understand. So then they have to hate and or demonize what they don't understand.

VII.Nut bags! Political, ideological [left right dem rep doesn't matter!], and or religious- and the people who allow these guys to get power.

VIII. Divisive and petty people.

IX. People who hurt and abuse the Earth.

X. Mankinis and man purses rofl

XI. And the fact that the store I go to no longer has the juice I like
Oct 26, 2009 10:22 AM GMT
Republicans
Momentum_Play Posts: 330
Oct 26, 2009 10:25 AM GMT
What's wrong with the world today can be traced to the ending of Star Wars IV.

stringman Posts: 118
Oct 26, 2009 10:40 AM GMT
self-centeredness, feelings of entitlement, lack of empathy to name a few.

Solutions...teach personal responsibility and discipline. Discipline children correctly. teach children empathy by exposing them to volunteering at an early age.
Oct 26, 2009 12:51 PM GMT
Ignorance - for which the cure is education.

Ignorance creates a fertile field for fear. This way people become 'classified' in one form or another.

Ignorance prevents critical thinking. People become unable to consider they themselves might be wrong about anything. They become unable to discern what is useful information and what is irrelevant or merely sensational.

Ignorance prevents compassion for other people and ideas.

Ignorance can destroy empathy.

Ignorance promotes vanity and selfishness. It makes people stratify themselves and others as 'better than' or 'worse than.'

Ignorance is often justified or promoted as a benefit rather than a flaw in the form of devotion or reverence or glorification of others. This can be as atrocious as people who have done nothing to gain status or who have simply accomplished one big thing whose fame rests upon the breadth of implementation and not on the innovation of the idea.

Ignorance allows simple logic to be trumps by blind faith.

Ignorance allows power to corrupt.

Ignorance prevents simply helping another without requiring pre-requisites.

Ignorance promotes arbitrary standards for rating and qualifying.

This is all cured by learning. Learning facts and discerning what is an actual fact. Learning logic. Learning critical thinking, Learning the power and differences of both doubt and truth. Learning what compromise is. Learning shows that everything can't be 'win win'.
realifedad Posts: 1876
Oct 26, 2009 3:01 PM GMT
Lack of interaction between cultures which leads to 'ignorance' !!! I think the post above about ignorance was one of the best I've read
dancerjack Posts: 466
Oct 26, 2009 10:40 PM GMT
wow, that rawling speech at harvard was really top notch!
victor8 Posts: 53
Oct 26, 2009 11:01 PM GMT
ITS JUST SO FUCKED UP I DON'T EVER WANT TO GO THERE....I DO WHAT I CAN TO BE A GOOD STEWARD, AND BRING A SMILE TO THOSE IN NEED WHEN I CAN...
heartrobb Posts: 201
Oct 26, 2009 11:45 PM GMT
There are a lot of problems in the world today, but there is optimism. I do not usually like sappy things but my kind of cheesy friend, who I affectionately call 'the limp wristed moron', told me to watch this. For a skeptic, I did kind of like the message.

xassantex Posts: 232
Oct 26, 2009 11:46 PM GMT
IHG84 saidA lot don't even know where to begin rofl.


I.I feel too many people today have become so far away from what is natural, even spiritually. Because of this it seems at times many are a bit cold and empty. that sounds like the GAYS !

II.There is too much “me me me” selfish-like behavior, people always wanting praise and adulation and don't work as hard as they should and have no personal responsibility. that sounds like the GAYS !

III.The media often idolizes bad behavior I think, while many honorable good people seem to usually have their beliefs and values made fun of and are made to feel stupid. that's because of who ? ... the GAYS !

IV.Too much moral relativism.. people not wanting to seem too judgmental even when something is clearly wrong. People too afraid to do what is right because it seems unpopular, or people who may be overly politically correct and because of this are afraid of being seen as racist or something. I think too much of this allows a lot of horrible people to continue doing the horrible things they do to others, which can lead to some serious problems down the road for many.that sounds like the GAYS !

V.Too much selective outrage, hypocrisy, and corruption. Especially among our so called leaders who often dictate or lecture to others too much on how one should live, but don't try to be a good example themselves lol. that sounds like the GAYS !

VI.People always wanting to label something or someone, and can't just accept them for who they are as a person, or don't even try to understand. So then they have to hate and or demonize what they don't understand.
that sounds like the GAYS !

VII.Nut bags! Political, ideological [left right dem rep doesn't matter!], and or religious- and the people who allow these guys to get power.that sounds like the GAYS !

VIII. Divisive and petty people.that sounds like the GAYS !

IX. People who hurt and abuse the Earth.hm, maybe not the gays

X. Mankinis and man purses rofl that sounds like the GAYS !

XI. And the fact that the store I go to no longer has the juice I likeis it GAY juice ? />


teehee.

long live the gays , they show us what's wrong with the world.. lol .

coolarmydude Posts: 3039
Oct 26, 2009 11:50 PM GMT
The problem with the world today is that there are too many people cheering on the end of the world as we know it and even more people who don't care enough to stop that from happening.
realifedad Posts: 1876
Oct 27, 2009 3:29 PM GMT
We as a nation are entertaining ourselves 'to death' and the world seems to be following our lead.
Webster666 Posts: 1230
Oct 28, 2009 8:48 AM GMT
We need more birth control.
If you're too poor to house, feed, clothe, and educate kids, you shouldn't be having kids.

Education should be free.

Health care should be free.

We need to build cars that are powered only by something other than fossil fuels, to drastically reduce the pollutants that are destroying our planet.

More ice cream...
Oct 28, 2009 8:56 AM GMT
RuggerATX saidStupid people are breeding, smart people aren't.


More gays should have children... is that what you are saying?
Oct 28, 2009 8:58 AM GMT
filmhottie said
Ciarsolo7 saidThe human race is a plague. And it ain't gone end pretty when we ultimately collapse this planet, y'all.


That is probably the stupidist statement I have ever seen in the history of posts ever


Do you not read your posts after you write them then? (Would explain the spelling and incoherence.)
Nov 06, 2009 7:09 AM GMT
People will grasp at anything that make them feel superior to other people. Be it money, race, beauty, intelligence, religion, gender, sexuality, power, etc.

Challenge these and you are challenging the one thing that makes them feel good about themselves. Hence war and intolerance becomes a personal matter.

It's human nature and it begins as soon as you start thinking for yourself. It's worsened by the fact that 'adulthood' actively encourages this behavior. It's a case of stunted growth. We're not limited by biological factors to actually make this world better, but by entrenched social ones. A race of perpetual children pretending to be adults. Only a very few actually grow up.
syd_hockey_79 Posts: 525
Nov 06, 2009 7:24 AM GMT
Organised religion.
Nov 06, 2009 8:16 AM GMT
the credit card
Nov 06, 2009 8:35 AM GMT
Taco Bell.
bodyarthero Posts: 55
Nov 06, 2009 10:30 AM GMT
too many people who complain about the problems in society, not enough people who will try and make their small contribution to the solution : )

in case you're wondering, i have, am and continue to make my contribution to A solution to the many problems in society : )
Nov 06, 2009 10:57 AM GMT
Lostboy saidTaco Bell.


and KFC.
AlexDSSF Posts: 12
Nov 18, 2009 1:27 AM GMT
Straight, white, Christian, privileged males in power. That is all.
metta8 Posts: 1218
Nov 18, 2009 1:38 AM GMT
The majority of the population is poorly educated (I don't care what level of education they have) in that they do not have basic logical analysis skills, yet they have the ability to vote on decisions that affect other people. Politicans, religion and corporations use this to gain and manipulate power. If people had these basic skills, politicians, religion and corportations would have a lot less power.
Nov 18, 2009 3:09 AM GMT
Nov 18, 2009 3:12 AM GMT
Sedative saidPeople will grasp at anything that make them feel superior to other people. Be it money, race, beauty, intelligence, religion, gender, sexuality, power, etc.

Challenge these and you are challenging the one thing that makes them feel good about themselves. Hence war and intolerance becomes a personal matter.

It's human nature and it begins as soon as you start thinking for yourself. It's worsened by the fact that 'adulthood' actively encourages this behavior. It's a case of stunted growth. We're not limited by biological factors to actually make this world better, but by entrenched social ones. A race of perpetual children pretending to be adults. Only a very few actually grow up.


I think I love you.
Nov 18, 2009 3:53 AM GMT
Now that you ask...Sorry fellas... just couldn't resist it... hehehehe




makavelli Posts: 256
Nov 18, 2009 4:13 AM GMT
We haven't reconciled our nature yet. Once we realize why the Devil appeared to Eve in the form of a snake we'd understand we are conflicted by an animalistic side and a higher-minded 'human' side to our existence.

Once reconciled, we'd see all is bullshit except love.
phemt Posts: 977
Nov 18, 2009 4:58 AM GMT
People are not wearing enough hats.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2QJvc_SxFQ


dancerjack Posts: 466
Nov 18, 2009 5:02 AM GMT
apathy
Thirdbeach Posts: 836
Nov 18, 2009 5:35 AM GMT
dancerjack saidapathy


I don't think it is apathy.
I don't know.
Maybe it's ignorance.
Ahh.. Who cares.
dancerjack Posts: 466
Nov 18, 2009 5:37 AM GMT
apathy leads to ignorance, if one doesn't care enough to learn more than one knows. it's just a thought. this isn't a question that has one answer.

unless of course you want to take the dangerous road and boil all of this down to one oversimplified trait:

evil.

edit:
and yes, i did get the tongue in cheek humor of your response ;)
Sparkycat Posts: 487
Nov 18, 2009 6:02 AM GMT
Gawd, I'm so depressed now. I think I'll go hide under the bed.
GuiltyGear Posts: 5936
Nov 18, 2009 6:23 AM GMT
Nov 18, 2009 6:25 AM GMT
GuiltyGear Posts: 5936
Nov 18, 2009 6:41 AM GMT
"aaaauuuhhhh!"
Nov 18, 2009 6:46 AM GMT
A LOT!!... just look at most of the blog sites on the web... and theirs your answer
Nov 18, 2009 6:50 AM GMT
Sedative saidPeople will grasp at anything that make them feel superior to other people. Be it money, race, beauty, intelligence, religion, gender, sexuality, power, etc.

Challenge these and you are challenging the one thing that makes them feel good about themselves. Hence war and intolerance becomes a personal matter.

It's human nature and it begins as soon as you start thinking for yourself. It's worsened by the fact that 'adulthood' actively encourages this behavior. It's a case of stunted growth. We're not limited by biological factors to actually make this world better, but by entrenched social ones. A race of perpetual children pretending to be adults. Only a very few actually grow up.


Great answer there Sedative, why do people need to feel superior to others? Or have a need to measure up to standards placed on them by a society, thereby many times elevating themselves and bringing others down at the same time? Whats at the base of it all? Fear? I remember catching Oprah years ago, and I don't watch her regularly but I remember her saying everything comes down to either fear or love. I think of that from time to time. Also I though of Yoda telling Anakin Skywalker: "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering"

Anyway just some thoughts....

Nov 18, 2009 8:24 AM GMT
Nov 18, 2009 7:01 PM GMT
I don't think anythings "wrong" with the world. Our atmosphere is relatively stable, we have drinking water, we haven't been hit with a gamma ray burst, and out sun isn't preparing to unless a giant flare that will roast Earth into a molten ball.
Would I like to see some different behaviors, I guess so. But if we didn't have diverse opinions, even those you didn't agree with, I'm pretty sure humanity would have gone extinct long ago. Diversity of thought is just as nesiccary as a diverse gene pool.
wellwell Posts: 364
Nov 18, 2009 7:16 PM GMT
IHG84 saidA lot don't even know where to begin rofl.




III.The media often idolizes bad behavior I think, while many honorable good people seem to usually have their beliefs and values made fun of and are made to feel stupid.







YUP !!

One can rightfully blame the Federal Reserve board for much (profoundly evil!).
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