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In: The need to detect and root out psychopaths from positions of power. Possible?  — view comment
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March 20, 2016 at 00:12
In: The need to detect and root out psychopaths from positions of power. Possible?  — view comment
Why are people not concerned about this? Seriously?
March 19, 2016 at 20:40
In: The need to detect and root out psychopaths from positions of power. Possible?  — view comment
I find it almost fascinating and at the same time disturbing that more isn't done on such a matter. I'm assuming people think the whole political proc...
March 19, 2016 at 09:08
In: The End of Bernie, the Rise of the American Maggie "the Witch" Thatcher and an Oafish Mussolini  — view comment
I beg to differ with the title of this thread. Bernie isn't out of this race, things are going to go downhill for Clinton soon. Just watch all her e-m...
March 19, 2016 at 09:04
In: The End of Bernie, the Rise of the American Maggie "the Witch" Thatcher and an Oafish Mussolini  — view comment
I don't think people realize how bad democracy in America is. We're essentially having dynastic rulers come about, think Bush, Clinton? As far as Bern...
March 18, 2016 at 00:42
In: The need to detect and root out psychopaths from positions of power. Possible?  — view comment
Sure, there are no absolutes. But, you haven't really answered my question. Are psychopathic traits desirable in regards to people in power? I'd think...
March 18, 2016 at 00:33
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
Just an intersting read, what our powers that be use on people, along with other powers that be: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth_serum
March 17, 2016 at 13:15
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
You might want to look into scopolamine. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyoscine_hydrobromide#Interrogation and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyos...
March 17, 2016 at 13:08
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
I feel you. I'm at that Nietzsche'ian point, where I think "Does it matter(?)" "What's so great about truth"? As some reincarnated past philosopher th...
March 17, 2016 at 12:47
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
I'm 25 and I can't commit myself to having a relationship with a woman even though I want to... I'm afraid of sex? Something about it seems is violent...
March 17, 2016 at 12:04
In: The Shoutbox  — view comment
I think I was molested as a child... How does one go about confirming this? Memories are so, ehh... Hypnotherapy?
March 17, 2016 at 11:59
In: The need to detect and root out psychopaths from positions of power. Possible?  — view comment
This is why democracy is the least of all evils despite the fact that fascism or any sort of dictatorial/coercive central management is the most effic...
March 17, 2016 at 11:13
In: I'm going back to PF, why not?  — view comment
Maybe a misunderstanding; but, I am not M-Theory. I don't have much more to comment on what has been said. I guess not thinking about this in terms of...
November 27, 2015 at 00:59
In: Just for kicks: Debate Fascism  — view comment
Yes, the distinction between the Nazis in power and the purer party platform is what I am getting at. There is a reason the party platform appealed to...
November 21, 2015 at 22:28
In: Just for kicks: Debate Fascism  — view comment
I think I have said this before and I'm not afraid of saying it again; but, if you leave out the parts about killing all the Jews and invading Poland,...
November 21, 2015 at 09:36
In: Medical Issues  — view comment
Depression, anxiety, and some elements from the subgroup of schizophrenia. All being managed by medication and a strong sense of faith in the power of...
November 19, 2015 at 12:43
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