Unpopular opinions you hold

King · 03-17-2007, 09:10 PM

As it says in the title, what opinions do you have that most people seem to disagree with? I'd prefer not to get into actual arguments about them on this thread though, as that could lead to a lot of different arguments going on at once. (Assuming that this thread takes off.) If you want to debate a point made in depth, I think it would be better to start a new thread on it. Anyway:

- Discrimination on grounds of race is the same as discrimination on grounds of anything else that a person can't change, be it gender, sexuality, age, height, attractiveness etc. No worse, no better.

- The invasion of Iraq wasn't morally wrong, whether or not there were WMDs or not. Saddam was a tyrant who killed his own people and in the long run it will be better for the people that he is gone.

- North American sports that aren't hockey are dull.

I'll add some more upon reflection.

lumberjim · 03-17-2007, 09:20 PM

life is a popularity contest

WabUfvot5 · 03-17-2007, 09:35 PM

The Irish make good slaves. Most people tune me out as soon as I say that.

Undertoad · 03-17-2007, 09:56 PM

Single-malt Scotch is overrated.

Howard Stern is a remarkable talent.

Linux is "ready for the desktop" and has been for quite some time.

Many types of recycling are rather ineffective and may actually harm the environment worse than landfills.

If they shut down all of the public schools tomorrow, any system that would spontaneously arise to replace them would be 100% better... 1000% better in the inner cities.

piercehawkeye45 · 03-17-2007, 10:05 PM

Metal is good.

Rex Grossman is inconsistant not bad.

Calc 3 and 4 are still fun (sometimes).

Beer is overrated.

I am better than you.

elSicomoro · 03-17-2007, 10:07 PM

Affirmative action is still a necessary program in this country.

Suburban living is severely overrated.

Segregation isn't necessarily such a bad idea.

The "pull yourself up by the bootstraps" story of life is mainly bullshit.

Sheldonrs · 03-17-2007, 10:51 PM

Crime doesn't pay is bullshit.

Everyone should love one another is bullshit.

He who hesitates is lost is bullshit.

Bullshit is bullshit.

Elspode · 03-18-2007, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sycamore

Affirmative action is still a necessary program in this country.

Segregation isn't necessarily such a bad idea.

Am I just stupid, or are these very nearly mutually exclusive concepts?

tw · 03-17-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King

As it says in the title, what opinions do you have that most people seem to disagree with?

Do historical references count? Because in 2002 I had the "mother of disagreeable opinions".
George Jr is lying.

footfootfoot · 03-18-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tw

Do historical references count? Because in 2002 I had the "mother of disagreeable opinions".
George Jr is lying.

In this case no, because you had the unsporting advantage of being able to see his lips moving when you made that assessment.

Undertoad · 03-18-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tw

Do historical references count? Because in 2002 I had the "mother of disagreeable opinions".
George Jr is lying.

In this case no, because A) you've already posted it in every single thread for the last five years, and B) the "stopped clock factor" means anyone can be right, given enough time to do it.

BigV · 03-19-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tw

Do historical references count? Because in 2002 I had the "mother of disagreeable opinions".
George Jr is lying.

No, because it doesn't fit the parameters of the opening post's conditions as an Unpopular Opinion.

Partial credit to footfootfoot and Undertoad for being having the "right answer", despite failing the "show your work" section. :p

glatt · 03-19-2007, 12:23 PM

It should be illegal to administer antibiotics to livestock, even if they are sick. Overuse of antibiotics is leading to resistant strains of germs. Each and every use of antibiotics around the world leads to this problem, so antibiotics should be reserved for humans only to slow the spread of resistant germs.

Since they aren't expanding it in other ways, I think they should remove all the seats in Metro, our local subway system. You would be able to fit more people in each car that way.

I think they should refrain from broadcasting sports on TV. I don't want to be seeing that crap. Get rid of daytime talk shows and reality shows too. Put adult ed classes on TV in their place. Maybe something on electronics. I've always wanted to pick that up.

03-17-2007, 11:32 PM

Affirmative action is racism and bigotry. It harms those it proposes to help by eliminating respect. A position given, not deserved harms all.

Pure separation of church and state should be fully implemented tomorrow, that it will hurt people's "feeling" does not matter and should not be taken into account.

Real history should be taught tomorrow, that is contradicts what kid's parent's were taught does not matter and should not be taken into account.

Marijuana should be legalized and the Government and AMA are conspiring to keep it illegal because the CIA and FBI are profiting off of importing and distributing it. (I have met people who know)
Those in the AMA and medical field that continue this ruse want people to suffer, yes want us to. If not they would publicly state the facts, they do not so they want those who need the relief to suffer. A fact.

Religion is delusion and simple mythology, no different than believing in Zeus, the Sun God Quetzalcoatl or any other "god". Why pick a popular one, why not a fun one like Kali where you get to sacrifice your neighbor?

Children should be taught at their talent level, not held back due to average age group limitations.

People who excel should get more.

"We are causing global warming and you too can make a difference" is a guilt based scam. We love to feel guilty.

Enforcing immigration law is not xenophobia or racism, it is just law enforcement & LONG overdue, nothing else.

Iraq was/is/will be about stealing oil.

The net is no different than real life, communicate the same.

Children should not be patronized... people say they disagree with this until they try to put it into practice.

If a politician is dishonest they should be charged with liable, slander or the proper law for the situation, every time. Yes, it would be practical, no we don't need that many secrets.

We have pure free-will/accountability.

lumberjim · 03-18-2007, 12:06 AM

i should have a 'ban key'

03-17-2007, 09:10 PM	#1
King Conquistador Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 259	Unpopular opinions you hold As it says in the title, what opinions do you have that most people seem to disagree with? I'd prefer not to get into actual arguments about them on this thread though, as that could lead to a lot of different arguments going on at once. (Assuming that this thread takes off.) If you want to debate a point made in depth, I think it would be better to start a new thread on it. Anyway: - Discrimination on grounds of race is the same as discrimination on grounds of anything else that a person can't change, be it gender, sexuality, age, height, attractiveness etc. No worse, no better. - The invasion of Iraq wasn't morally wrong, whether or not there were WMDs or not. Saddam was a tyrant who killed his own people and in the long run it will be better for the people that he is gone. - North American sports that aren't hockey are dull. I'll add some more upon reflection. __________________ "I've shot you, Jeff. With a bullet made of Scottish finance regulations."

03-17-2007, 09:20 PM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	life is a popularity contest __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-17-2007, 10:51 PM	#7
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	Crime doesn't pay is bullshit. Everyone should love one another is bullshit. He who hesitates is lost is bullshit. Bullshit is bullshit. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

03-17-2007, 11:32 PM	#14
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Affirmative action is racism and bigotry. It harms those it proposes to help by eliminating respect. A position given, not deserved harms all. Pure separation of church and state should be fully implemented tomorrow, that it will hurt people's "feeling" does not matter and should not be taken into account. Real history should be taught tomorrow, that is contradicts what kid's parent's were taught does not matter and should not be taken into account. Marijuana should be legalized and the Government and AMA are conspiring to keep it illegal because the CIA and FBI are profiting off of importing and distributing it. (I have met people who know) Those in the AMA and medical field that continue this ruse want people to suffer, yes want us to. If not they would publicly state the facts, they do not so they want those who need the relief to suffer. A fact. Religion is delusion and simple mythology, no different than believing in Zeus, the Sun God Quetzalcoatl or any other "god". Why pick a popular one, why not a fun one like Kali where you get to sacrifice your neighbor? Children should be taught at their talent level, not held back due to average age group limitations. People who excel should get more. "We are causing global warming and you too can make a difference" is a guilt based scam. We love to feel guilty. Enforcing immigration law is not xenophobia or racism, it is just law enforcement & LONG overdue, nothing else. Iraq was/is/will be about stealing oil. The net is no different than real life, communicate the same. Children should not be patronized... people say they disagree with this until they try to put it into practice. If a politician is dishonest they should be charged with liable, slander or the proper law for the situation, every time. Yes, it would be practical, no we don't need that many secrets. We have pure free-will/accountability. Last edited by rkzenrage; 03-18-2007 at 12:25 AM.

03-18-2007, 12:06 AM	#15
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i should have a 'ban key' __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-17-2007, 09:35 PM	#3
WabUfvot5 Operations Operative Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 634	The Irish make good slaves. Most people tune me out as soon as I say that.

03-17-2007, 09:56 PM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Single-malt Scotch is overrated. Howard Stern is a remarkable talent. Linux is "ready for the desktop" and has been for quite some time. Many types of recycling are rather ineffective and may actually harm the environment worse than landfills. If they shut down all of the public schools tomorrow, any system that would spontaneously arise to replace them would be 100% better... 1000% better in the inner cities.

03-17-2007, 10:05 PM	#5
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Metal is good. Rex Grossman is inconsistant not bad. Calc 3 and 4 are still fun (sometimes). Beer is overrated. I am better than you.

03-17-2007, 10:07 PM	#6
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Affirmative action is still a necessary program in this country. Suburban living is severely overrated. Segregation isn't necessarily such a bad idea. The "pull yourself up by the bootstraps" story of life is mainly bullshit.

03-19-2007, 12:23 PM	#13
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	It should be illegal to administer antibiotics to livestock, even if they are sick. Overuse of antibiotics is leading to resistant strains of germs. Each and every use of antibiotics around the world leads to this problem, so antibiotics should be reserved for humans only to slow the spread of resistant germs. Since they aren't expanding it in other ways, I think they should remove all the seats in Metro, our local subway system. You would be able to fit more people in each car that way. I think they should refrain from broadcasting sports on TV. I don't want to be seeing that crap. Get rid of daytime talk shows and reality shows too. Put adult ed classes on TV in their place. Maybe something on electronics. I've always wanted to pick that up.

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