Language is dynamic. Old words are replaced with new ones. Words change their meaning. New words are created. As long as a concept or an idea is still relevant, then there are going to be words to communicate it.
After all, our (humanity's) greatest assest may very well be our brain; however, our specialisation is communication (rather than tool making, abstract thought etc). In that way, we've networked our brains giving humanity a massive brain 7.8 billion strong.
I find this to be rather macabre but then again, nothing is off limits when it comes to discussion.
What would you order if the cowboys in Texas were about to murder you in a couple of hours time?
I'd probably have a fritto misto (generous portion) for starter and a baked whole scorpion fish with potatoes, plenty of lemon and rosemary for main course. Everything washed down with a few bottles of the finest Chianti at room temperature (yes, I don't necessarily drink white wine with fish. I'm no pleb). Lastly, a good cigar and an espresso (no sugar at all) to round it all up. Then I suppose I'd grudgingly accede to the inevitable.
I find that I was somewhat more inhibited in the past. Now I give myself free rein. For example, if I'm in public and I need to release some trapped wind, then you better move out of my way. But the again, cerebral atrophy, which is an inevitable consequence of aging, might explain that.
Why does this surprise you? "Monkey-see Monkey-do" (as you put it) is how we learned to walk, to speak, to write and mostly everything else we know. Then again; monkey, human? They're both primates. Not that different of a species after all isn't it?
You are making the assumption that these characters are looking to debate and contrast their arguments. I, however, think that that is not the case.
Anyone up for debate with an open mind is seeking the truth. This is certainly not the case with the people in question. The only thing that these people are after is validation, and I can understand that since that must be very difficult to come by given the ridiculously fallacious nature (typically) of their claims and theories.
Ultimately, I think mental illness might be the underlying cause. One therefore ought to show compassion.
Incidentally, it is Independence Day down here. We commemorate finally winning our independence from our beloved British masters. Sadly, that happened after the island was essentially demolished during ww2 by the Germans and the Italian - thanks to them. We, being a rather insignificant island, had no beef with nobody.
But isn't the whole point of writing something to communicate? Most people have difficulty communicating with you this way. Why not lower the level a little but and make it simpler for us to follow you? Besides, music is regional and not everyone is as much into songs as you are.
Anyway, ultimately it is indeed your prerogative. I, for one, would love to see what you have to say.
On top of that, there's more to a job than the salary. Job security and satisfaction, easy of switching jobs and so on.
You know, ultimately, education changes your mindset. It's not as much as what you learn at University. It could be something as useless as political 'science' or art. It's the extra gears you gain in the process.
For example, I can compromise on anything in a potential partner (with the exception of the shape of her behind) but certainly not on the intellect. Sure enough, I've come across several women who did not have degrees and yet they had more brains than most, but even then, they were inevitably avid readers or 'informed' in some other way. Sitting flat on your behind behind the till of your little shop will make you a lot of cash alright but dumb you were, dumb you are, and dumb you'll remain.
1. 25,000 somewhere in asia may be quite a bit more than you and I have ever made. 2. Can't string a few words together? Is English their native language? They probably can write their own language a lot better than you and I put together.
I will never understand how people can justify voting for such an illiterate, demented, old codger to their kids, after having ruined their future.
A certain fellow once said 'the masses are feminine and stupid. Only emotion and hatred can keep them under control', and a glaring example of that is trump's base.
There is plenty of evidence to justify the assumption that life on this planet had 'humble' beginnings. From single RNA strands to perhaps DNA encapsulated in a lipid structure, to single cell organisms, and so forth.
Certainly, we are missing a few crucial pieces of the puzzle, but so far there really is no need to make such an outlandish and unlikely assumption as ancient astronauts; therefore, why should we? Now, if you stumble on a spacecraft which can be radiocarbon dated to 3.5 billion years ago, then we'll reconsider. Until then, however, there simply is no point. What do you think?
A compromise, of course. As usual. Struggle only for high returns. Say, a 1% struggle for a 200% improvement in the rest of your existence. I regret having worked hard and giving it my all for basically nothing of real value.
Yet, it's useless crying on spilled milk. It's now too late in the day to do anything about it and so it is for most of us on here. Doom and gloom you may call me, but if you, all of you, have a bit of a sit-down with yourselves, you may very well come to my same conclusions.
FargoFun does seem to have a point tough. I mean, I often find myself thinking that it is hard to read and understand your comments, if not impossible.
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RE: the unknown
You left us out. Its LGBTIQ and not LGBTQ.