tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post8961113833762266973..comments2023-07-04T12:07:08.503-04:00Comments on The Modesty Writers Guild: all alikeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-1775788610228835352015-05-10T04:10:00.693-04:002015-05-10T04:10:00.693-04:00May be this is of some use to you people:
http://w...May be this is of some use to you people:<br />http://waterbubbleatsea.blogspot.in/ <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-15108397532299456732013-03-13T17:51:24.541-04:002013-03-13T17:51:24.541-04:00This makes me curious about putting different extr...This makes me curious about putting different extremist together on an island. And just to make it more fun, force them into a situation where they need each other in order to survive. Would it be all out war, or would they accept that they are each equally human? <br />This may be an inaccurate judgment, but it seems to me like most extremist are already a bit isolated in the sense that they (Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176943921441544881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-70556191610829924482013-01-23T05:31:51.698-05:002013-01-23T05:31:51.698-05:00{ I really like your idea about the island- I like...{ I really like your idea about the island- I like to think that I'm original. Especially over the last few years I've found myself trying to be different from everyone around me (although I don't have to try hard, it's more about learning letting myself flow I think). But I've come to realize that my originality Doesnt originate from myself. It comes from everyone else. I seeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-45522878236479381982012-08-09T02:13:26.957-04:002012-08-09T02:13:26.957-04:00I find it's interesting about the Republican t...I find it's interesting about the Republican thing. I too was like that and I've found that by letting it all go I'm much happier. It's only politics. It's just constant dead end arguments about trivial things that don't matter in the Kingdom of God.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171184391144496876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-34794549504826650102012-06-23T23:07:49.263-04:002012-06-23T23:07:49.263-04:00trudgotrudgoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-24837863692241011972012-06-23T23:06:49.665-04:002012-06-23T23:06:49.665-04:00Pride go before destruction!!!Pride go before destruction!!!The Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640670170657712141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-19862898716687630562012-06-22T01:56:07.433-04:002012-06-22T01:56:07.433-04:00Amazing man. You have such a humble way of making ...Amazing man. You have such a humble way of making me re-evaluate myself. A true example of bringing someone to the door, and I feel utterly compelled to walk through it.<br /><br />I know this blog doesn't get as much attention as your other projects, but I'd love for you keep updating it.<br /><br />Much love.Bradley Mittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347185180462306584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-64901208543183897462012-06-22T01:53:16.552-04:002012-06-22T01:53:16.552-04:00Amazing man. You have such a humble way of making ...Amazing man. You have such a humble way of making me re-evaluate myself. A true example of bringing someone to the door, and I feel utterly compelled to walk through it.<br /><br />I know this blog doesn't get as much attention as your other projects, but I'd love for you keep updating it.<br /><br />Much love.Bradley Mittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18347185180462306584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-67754901734948121322012-05-22T12:25:58.447-04:002012-05-22T12:25:58.447-04:00Steven, what would you call your political stance ...Steven, what would you call your political stance now? Just generally speaking. I know you're a busy kind of guy, but without writing a whole other article. You seem to be the kind of person who is constantly "thinking", or evolving your ideals, but what would you say?David Cooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-13697018732964226692012-04-22T00:55:51.630-04:002012-04-22T00:55:51.630-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Seeker.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18323059125493154982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-81378829215204122932012-04-22T00:55:30.319-04:002012-04-22T00:55:30.319-04:00The simple, underlying truth is that people are ne...The simple, underlying truth is that people are never satisfied. This is why both religion and government exist and how they are able to become so entangled. Humanity as a whole is hungry for more: power, sex, money, peace, love, etc. The simple inability to be content is both our blessing and our curse. It is why we run the rat race with billions across the globe and go back to the same earth The Seeker.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18323059125493154982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-58010009002570570392012-04-04T22:30:06.243-04:002012-04-04T22:30:06.243-04:00I can see where this post is coming from, and I do...I can see where this post is coming from, and I do agree that we can't try and force people to believe what we believe because in the end it won't work anyway. However it seems to me that our society is increasingly taking a stance that says that if you believe something different then someone else, then under no circumstance should you try to convince that person to think otherwise or David Hornbeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13664887942073793191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-50825664230554189902012-03-20T19:58:45.080-04:002012-03-20T19:58:45.080-04:00It's an Obamanation....worst president ever! A...It's an Obamanation....worst president ever! And if YOU voted for the idiotic policies of this man and his administration than you are CLUELESS!Trevaughnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-63552015615333065502012-03-19T05:30:32.169-04:002012-03-19T05:30:32.169-04:00To think so objectively to find a solution for all...To think so objectively to find a solution for all mankind would just be another "daydream" of having a whole world of like-like minded people wouldn't it? Which in you opinion would always end in demise...?<br />So either your saying we are all supposed to be different always, or your saying there is a way to establish objective truth for mankind's well-being... you can't James Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13713976842555401986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-52135724967452430452012-03-11T12:25:34.601-04:002012-03-11T12:25:34.601-04:00Politics....not a fun subject! It will be interes...Politics....not a fun subject! It will be interesting to see how this year will turn out!<br /><br />http://www.loganmakesamess.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01977142250110333747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-17318426880743988872012-03-11T03:59:19.512-04:002012-03-11T03:59:19.512-04:00I think it is essential to personal growth, self-e...I think it is essential to personal growth, self-enrichment and is rendered necessary in order to evoke change that we be open to the opinions and views of others. How are we to grow, or to gain knowledge if not first vulnerable or open to the ideas expressed by others? I don’t know. I have my beliefs and I live out of them. I value these deeply. But I’m not going to try to change someone, hisShannahttp://facebook.com/shanna.swezeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-87143708778559350622012-03-04T01:41:25.982-05:002012-03-04T01:41:25.982-05:00Being right makes you oblivious to the truth. It&#...Being right makes you oblivious to the truth. It's funny, I was talking about this today. Always excited when a new post is up.lightsofnerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671113398629778575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-77720047968954717012012-03-03T17:24:01.369-05:002012-03-03T17:24:01.369-05:00The more I think about it, the more I like the ide...The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of putting one representative of each "extreme" view on an island. The reason is that the situation would (eventually) preclude each person from acting on behalf of his or her group as well as reaping the approval of his or her "team." (That is, there'd no longer be any reward for speaking on behalf of those whom you Bretthttp://shatterglass.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-88495066020279796072012-03-03T11:25:05.945-05:002012-03-03T11:25:05.945-05:00Fascinating concept. I had never thought of it in ...Fascinating concept. I had never thought of it in that way before, but it's a pretty vivid illustration.<br /><br />I have noticed that those who love others best are those who willingly interact with the widest range of ideas and views. There is a beautiful humility in not assuming that everyone has to be like us to be valuable.<br /><br />I too was a drink-the-koolaid republican four years Elraenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034918485021649432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-34832728215920666982012-03-03T10:40:16.262-05:002012-03-03T10:40:16.262-05:00Very well said about beliefs becoming a lifestyle ...Very well said about beliefs becoming a lifestyle of sorts. I think about this every time I stumble across a nasty political argument playing out in, say, a movie or music blog. What compels people to join in? Do they honestly believe they're changing people's hearts and minds by repeating the talking points of the day? Or is it simply a means to go on record as being a card-carrying Bretthttp://shatterglass.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-66946948468442284242012-03-03T07:03:00.520-05:002012-03-03T07:03:00.520-05:00Indeed, one's greatest enemy is his/her self. ...Indeed, one's greatest enemy is his/her self. It is essential that there be opposites for one to be able to stand for what he/she believes in. We won't know if something's sweet if there's no other taste to compare it with.<br /><br />It is interesting the thing about change. And how looking into ourselves can provide us with it.ibojorayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145666605362690020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-8348775810608882662012-03-03T00:17:23.534-05:002012-03-03T00:17:23.534-05:00it can feel so strange sometimes when you think ab...it can feel so strange sometimes when you think about how almost nothing in this world is for sure. opinions can change, people can change, you can work so hard at something down to the last detail and things can still change. even with disappointment i guess its good to keep on your toes and to do your best to always gain knowledge. its tough to find the strength to be okay sometimes when peopleQUINTtastichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210947721011833460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-36617003005825618252012-03-02T21:35:25.824-05:002012-03-02T21:35:25.824-05:00So, I've been thinking something along these l...So, I've been thinking something along these lines, though not so deeply, I guess. Everyday, I feel more and more like I'm simply just there because I don't want to say my view, partially because I don't know what my view is... I don't know if I believe the Republican or the Democrat side, I don't know if I'm more agnostic than Christian, I don't know. But I don&#Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500802257788842007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-12696028833722407522012-03-02T18:43:00.293-05:002012-03-02T18:43:00.293-05:00you might be interested in this - http://www.seast...you might be interested in this - http://www.seasteading.org/abbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076482915325085477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-67518328957787780712012-03-02T17:47:15.398-05:002012-03-02T17:47:15.398-05:00I am currently registered as a republican but I...I am currently registered as a republican but I'm not a fan of either major political party. I really like this post. Sometimes I feel like when people say "be more open minded" all they're really saying is, "think like me or else your wrong." That way of behaving makes me sad.<br /><br />I think the island thing sounds like Lord of the Flies. Terrifying.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379513974336272671noreply@blogger.com