Patrick Brown

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  1. The Reality of Life & Death

    All things are relative and the minds of people have been evolved over thousands of years by those that would control. The fear of death together with the preciousness of life have been upheld as being sacrosanct in an attempt to manipulate the perceptions of the masses. LIFE: We all struggle to accept the fragility and fleeting nature of our existence but tend to only do so within a framework that we have been indoctrinated into. We are told what is a 'good life' and what is a 'bad life' when these are in reality phantoms which only exist to exert control and remove any desire for speculation. Indeed where there is greater truth to be found it is often distorted by those that wish to keep control. Secret groups shrouded in mystery have existed for as long as mankind itself because as the saying goes 'knowledge is power'. DEATH: Many of us here will accept that death isn't something to fear and may even be a release into a fantastical universe of our own creation. If we factor in time-dilation we are left wondering if life after death isn't in fact a much greater life lasting for an unknown duration of time? Perhaps to die is to be born into a greater life and makes this world with all its stunted and limited perceptions seem like a practice run or dress-rehearsal? THE MEANING OF LIFE: So what purpose does life serve in our current sphere of experience? Perhaps we are choosing the colours of our rainbow the pallet from which we will paint our greater life in-death? As the blossoms fade and the fruit ripens what are we doing other than defining our universe to become? THE MEANING OF DEATH: If we accept that in death there may indeed be life so therefore what is death other than a transition into another sphere of existence one in which we have predefined the parameters of experience through our earthly existence? We have been shopping and dressed ourselves according to our desires or lack thereof in garments which are an expression of ourselves manifest. But as we undress to lay to sleep so our garments are removed one by one and cast aside as a butterfly (moth) emerges from it's cocoon. Journeying into less which is bliss-within-bliss and being-which-is-non-being towards boundless ecstasy the rapture of nought becoming spiralling is rejoined with sensation and the vision again dresses for it's new characterisation.
  2. No more right-wing bullshit.

    I thought you had backup? Yes that thread did go on a bit! LOL You could have just let it go. I've had to ignore a few threads here because people took a different view and wouldn't let it go. I let go. Perhaps all the chaotic threads came into being because people didn't have anything else to talk about? I like talking about psychic experiences etc. Nature abhors a vacuum and fills it with 'something' eventually and that 'something' is often defined by the peeps themselves!! Hmm what did I say there? Well I don't hang here much because everything has been tainted because of group bias and a lack of unity. We need a road map back to the path.
  3. No more right-wing bullshit.

    Sean if there's any doubt about the hole you've dug it's fading fast! I'm not a troll as I'm not the one screaming for attention. I'm aware of the way this place has gone and I think we're all guilty. Slinging more mud isn't helping. Perhaps you should consider changing the title of this thread as an indicator of the way forward? You know, compromise a bit?
  4. No more right-wing bullshit.

    But seriously there are way to many sub forums which is certainly part of the problem. If you allow a speck of bacteria to have a place to set-up-shop and breed then what do you expect? I never understood the women's sections as it just seems divisive. I think it's easy to come up with an idea and then just go with it without thinking it through. I think the lesson is simplicity!!! How ironic is that? Hack it back to six forums. Maybe move controversial stuff to a members only archive forum. BUT! Let's think it through first?
  5. No more right-wing bullshit.

    Have you considered that I was simply trying to diffuse the situation with a degree of levity. So who started the fire? It's a bit like Russian roulette. I can talk about the subjects you outlined but I'd rather not so why bring them up? Oh trolls, same old story then. When you find an answer please share it with the whole world Sean as it sorely needs it at this moment in time! Oh shit was we being serious?
  6. No more right-wing bullshit.

    Let's debate these one by one and see what transpires? Racism: Yes we don't like groups of people being picked on but who would draw any distinction and for what purpose? This is a tricky one as the current temperature is high but are we to celebrate our differences or bow to the idea of an homogenised society? The problem is the tendency, by some, to highlight the negatives instead of the positives. Anyway we all agree on the crux of this one, obviously! Sexism: This is almost in the same league as racism but to be honest it may have a cultural bias which needs to be considered. The facts are undeniable, men and women are different but complimentary so what's the problem? Is sexism something childish or is it something much more mature and sinister?! Hmm stereotypes that's the problem. Ableism: Who does that then? Misogyny: Err sorry to sound like an, err, dick, but we also need to have 'Misandry', or not, it's only fair! LOL Homophobia: Nah most of us don't care but perhaps we get annoyed with people going on and on about it! We all have gay friends right? It's also being used by political groups as leverage, sorry but it's a fact and needs to stop! The media's obsession is actually detrimental to equality etc. Has sexuality been politicised? [obviously it has] Transphobia: I'm not even going there. Each to their own, err, if you know what I mean! [I do have an opinion but I rarely air it, I just worry about the effect on children minds] Fascism: Hmm this is another one prone to manipulation and misinterpretation. I'm not getting involved but would like to be able to have my own thoughts without being told I can't have an opinion. The middle is only discovered by seeing both sides of the argument, even the extremes. Rape and sexual assault apologia: OMG! That is a controversial one as in some cultures if a women is deemed to not have resisted... Enough said, as I'm really not going there or here! Any form of aggression is a sin but sexual aggression is the pits! Police brutality apologia: Not sure why this is in here? Obviously everyone's conduct should be proper and respectful unless they pull a knife or a gun and then the rules change or even vanish. Xenophobia, anti-immigrant rhetoric: Another hot potato! If people go through the proper channels or are deemed refugees most citizens don't have a problem. Climate change denial: Yes it has been warm and it may well be that human activity has a lot to do with it. Stop flying, stop driving, stop most of the things you do everyday and your conscience will be clear. I could try and explain the concept of sacrifice but it will fall on death ears. Yes millions are going to die because the natural balance has been skewed by human activity so just deal with it! And get this, it's too late as that train has left the station!!!!! Blame your parents. Well that wasn't so bad and now we can talk about that wibbly wobbly thing!
  7. No more right-wing bullshit.

    OK reading through this thread, haven't finished yet, I think we all agree that politics has become polarised to an extreme. Some might suggest this is a game plan which both sides seem happy to fuel but it's obviously at the price of real debate and discussion. I don't have the answer other than perhaps continue the discussion as respectfully as possible and find the common ground. Before anybody points the finger at me, for my Brexit Thread, I think most would consede that I've kept my comments on the appropriate thread. Of course there has also been the polarisation of men against women which to be fair only exists because of feminism itself as most people are cool with women's rights. So what am I saying? Nothing! I don't really have an opinion other than something is very wrong here and I almost vanished months back and rarely comment here much any more. I think if people can't shape-up then maybe just pull-the-plug but that would be a shame and 'Marbles' memory would be disrespected. So what would Marble Head do in this situation?
  8. No more right-wing bullshit.

    So Sean returns to fight the 'good fight'!! LOL Yep the left are now official off the scale.
  9. The Brexit Thread

    As there is a similar battle for freedom going on in the UK i.e. Brexit I thought I'd give it a little soapbox here. Currently we're at the crossroads and either Theresa May will soon be booted or something serious, one way or the other, will transpire. And: So chaos as normal over here!
  10. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    Just flying by but this is very important and really rather bonkers. Facebook are inciting violence against individuals and organisations!! Some of you may not like PJW but what he's say's is true and Tim Pool stumbles through his own analysis but the conclusion are the same Facebook is inciting violence and even murder. I believe the American government need to step in and shut them down now. Just pull the plug on Facebook globally and then start a full investigation how a company can abuse it's position of power in such a way. Here's the Facebook page with the terms on: https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards/recentupdates/credible_violence/ Here's the vids outlining the issue:
  11. The Brexit Thread

    Ultimately all leaders follow the 'lived' often termed the Devil. They tell us to live (evil) through desire and excessive consumption. Humans 'being' are an endangered species but the dammed are legion! The Buddhists tell us we have no soul but we are eternally defining our next reappearance. Why me oh lord? Because your deeds and actions define you! Or to put it more succinctly, fuck um!
  12. The Brexit Thread

    I don't give a toss what some say I think Nigel is a class act.
  13. Trump talk

    Just remember love is the answer:
  14. The Brexit Thread

    Obviously that image has been airbrushed!
  15. Trump talk

    Gotta love Lucas:
  16. Trump talk

    And the latest here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-48997008
  17. Trump talk

    You may have already covered this:
  18. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    We'll get back to the original post about FB inciting violence and murder later but for now:
  19. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    Belief remains a problem as most don't want to know reality and some never want to know reality! There is a hierarchy within the human sphere and those that can perceive reality are near the top.
  20. The Brexit Thread

    Here's another blonde for Apech!
  21. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    A voice from the UK:
  22. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    Related and live as I post:
  23. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    Yep that was Ireland and it's pretty much a fact.
  24. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    So as Styx points out even though Facebook removed the incitement then can and should be legally held accountable for inciting violence and murder!! This'could' break FB, I hope so.
  25. Facebook Should Be Shut Down!

    Yep sue, sue, sue!