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 "Adapt to Any Circumstance"  Group: Members Posts: 2,609 Joined: 3-November 04 Member No.: 2,478  |
I was reading something online and i came across this line in a passage. I think it makes perfect sense but i'm curious as to what you all think (especially the ladies)...
"monogamy is contrary to nature but necessary for the greater social good" Thoughts? --------------------  |
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Nov 6 2009, 01:53 PM
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 The red pill. Group: Members Posts: 8,532 Joined: 7-June 05 Member No.: 3,288 |
QUOTE (?uestion @ Nov 6 2009, 01:45 PM)  I was reading something online and i came across this line in a passage. I think it makes perfect sense but i'm curious as to what you all think (especially the ladies)... "monogamy is contrary to nature but necessary for the greater social good" Thoughts? Yes. Though tons of things are contrary to nature and we manage to deal with them everyday. IE diet, exercise, and waiting til the X day to screw. -------------------- IF - How to be a (WO)MAN... "He (Krishnamurti) said he did not want to belong to any organization of a spiritual kind, because such an organization becomes a weakness, a bondage, and cripples the individual. He said that he did not want any followers or disciples, because the moment you follow someone you cease to follow Truth. He said that no one holds the key to Truth, that key is your own self, and in the purification and incorruptibility of that self alone."-- Asit Chandmal (one Thousand Suns) “We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path.” -- Paulo Coelho “A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.” -- Douglas Adams The font game... QUOTE (GoodieGoddess @ May 21 2008, 05:47 PM) Ahhh now I see. I thought he meant what he typed. QUOTE (AngeeBaby @ Feb 13 2009, 09:50 AM) It's my fault... I shouldn't have read this post anyway. Social Angst Riddle. Wrapped. Enigma. The Anti-Twitter?. You're so vain; you probably think this post is about you, don't you? |
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Nov 6 2009, 02:15 PM
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 First the gays, then the girls, and then the world Group: Members Posts: 15,535 Joined: 8-November 04 Member No.: 2,487 |
QUOTE (?uestion @ Nov 6 2009, 01:45 PM) I was reading something online and i came across this line in a passage. I think it makes perfect sense but i'm curious as to what you all think (especially the ladies)... "monogamy is contrary to nature but necessary for the greater social good" Thoughts? dude, just be free. be free. it's not you. it's ok. be uncle ?uestion ("how bout that there now? << start practicing with a black hanging from the side of your mouth) or find a woman who's cool with an open-door policy. there's plenty of em who will turn away. i can't take the unbeautiful struggle. or the unconscious surfacing randomly. btw it's out. the emails are coming. LOL!!! can i tell? can i tell? *giggles wildy.* oh, i hate you too (ha, beat you to it!) This post has been edited by BKLYNScribe: Nov 6 2009, 02:18 PM -------------------- |
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Nov 6 2009, 02:27 PM
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 When I said I was lying I might have been lying Group: Members Posts: 9,170 Joined: 24-September 03 Member No.: 543 |
I believe there are lots of examples of monogamy in nature, and while there is a societal good that comes from it, I think there's a lot more to it...
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Nov 6 2009, 02:39 PM
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"Adapt to Any Circumstance" Group: Members Posts: 2,609 Joined: 3-November 04 Member No.: 2,478 |
Cole: please elaborate.
Scribe: its actually not about me this time. I'm good. Was just reading an article where the author compares animals to humans. I'm a believer in monogamy...when its done RIGHT. Here's the full quote: "Some animals are monogamous. Some are not. They accept their fundamental natures. When it comes to humans, the kindest way to approach this is to understand that monogamy is contrary to nature but necessary for the greater social good." So whats more important? Fundamental nature or the greater social good? And why? ETA: No Scribe!!! you cannot say ANYTHING!! I actually am dreading the repercussions this time around moreso than last time.... This post has been edited by ?uestion: Nov 6 2009, 02:41 PM -------------------- |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:03 PM
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First the gays, then the girls, and then the world Group: Members Posts: 15,535 Joined: 8-November 04 Member No.: 2,487 |
QUOTE (?uestion @ Nov 6 2009, 02:39 PM) Cole: please elaborate. Scribe: its actually not about me this time. I'm good. Was just reading an article where the author compares animals to humans. I'm a believer in monogamy...when its done RIGHT. Here's the full quote: "Some animals are monogamous. Some are not. They accept their fundamental natures. When it comes to humans, the kindest way to approach this is to understand that monogamy is contrary to nature but necessary for the greater social good." So whats more important? Fundamental nature or the greater social good? And why? ETA: No Scribe!!! you cannot say ANYTHING!! I actually am dreading the repercussions this time around moreso than last time.... aww. why? *pokes lip out* it's really super nice. -------------------- |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:08 PM
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When I said I was lying I might have been lying Group: Members Posts: 9,170 Joined: 24-September 03 Member No.: 543 |
well without getting too gooey I think there is a spiritual fulfillment that comes from not just finding "the one" but working to make the relationship work. There is something about the connection with one person that transcends societal needs or evolutionary urges or hormones or anything like that. If we can accept a few premises: God is love, love is one man and one woman (or uh one man one man, whatever floats your boat Rico), you get to a place where washing dishes is holy
 Jokes aside a working relationship with two people sticking together through the best and worst of life is a thing far far greater than the sum of its parts, and its very much like magic. I know this intimately. When all cylinders are firing and you take the time to notice (not easy btw) it can make you lose your breath. So maybe there's more truth to the quote than I gave it; there certainly are polygamous societies (though not certain who well they function), but I think its right to say that society functions better (regardless of the motivation) when people couple up. Its just seems a bit cheap to link it to "societal good". That happens but its a happy byproduct. While the desire to be with several partners feels natural (and it is a convenient way to see shit to call it natural when you want to see a lot of people) I think that there is an equally compelling, natural tendency for people to link up (though this notion does not have the cache or cultural currency than fucking around does), if you want to call that God or magic or pure brita water filtered power U doesn't matter, all I know is I'm way better with madame Cole then I ever was without her. Full disclosure, we've been together so long its quite possible I just don't remember any different lol. -------------------- |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE (Hollywood Cole @ Nov 6 2009, 03:08 PM) well without getting too gooey I think there is a spiritual fulfillment that comes from not just finding "the one" but working to make the relationship work. There is something about the connection with one person that transcends societal needs or evolutionary urges or hormones or anything like that. If we can accept a few premises: God is love, love is one man and one woman (or uh one man one man, whatever floats your boat Rico), you get to a place where washing dishes is holy Jokes aside a working relationship with two people sticking together through the best and worst of life is a thing far far greater than the sum of its parts, and its very much like magic. I know this intimately. When all cylinders are firing and you take the time to notice (not easy btw) it can make you lose your breath. So maybe there's more truth to the quote than I gave it; there certainly are polygamous societies (though not certain who well they function), but I think its right to say that society functions better (regardless of the motivation) when people couple up. Its just seems a bit cheap to link it to "societal good". That happens but its a happy byproduct. While the desire to be with several partners feels natural (and it is a convenient way to see shit to call it natural when you want to see a lot of people) I think that there is an equally compelling, natural tendency for people to link up (though this notion does not have the cache or cultural currency than fucking around does), if you want to call that God or magic or pure brita water filtered power U doesn't matter, all I know is I'm way better with madame Cole then I ever was without her. Full disclosure, we've been together so long its quite possible I just don't remember any different lol.  |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:17 PM
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The red pill. Group: Members Posts: 8,532 Joined: 7-June 05 Member No.: 3,288 |
QUOTE (Hollywood Cole @ Nov 6 2009, 03:08 PM) well without getting too gooey I think there is a spiritual fulfillment that comes from not just finding "the one" but working to make the relationship work. There is something about the connection with one person that transcends societal needs or evolutionary urges or hormones or anything like that. If we can accept a few premises: God is love, love is one man and one woman (or uh one man one man, whatever floats your boat Rico), you get to a place where washing dishes is holy Jokes aside a working relationship with two people sticking together through the best and worst of life is a thing far far greater than the sum of its parts, and its very much like magic. I know this intimately. When all cylinders are firing and you take the time to notice (not easy btw) it can make you lose your breath. So maybe there's more truth to the quote than I gave it; there certainly are polygamous societies (though not certain who well they function), but I think its right to say that society functions better (regardless of the motivation) when people couple up. Its just seems a bit cheap to link it to "societal good". That happens but its a happy byproduct. While the desire to be with several partners feels natural (and it is a convenient way to see shit to call it natural when you want to see a lot of people) I think that there is an equally compelling, natural tendency for people to link up (though this notion does not have the cache or cultural currency than fucking around does), if you want to call that God or magic or pure brita water filtered power U doesn't matter, all I know is I'm way better with madame Cole then I ever was without her. Full disclosure, we've been together so long its quite possible I just don't remember any different lol. She's a lucky lady.
-------------------- IF - How to be a (WO)MAN... "He (Krishnamurti) said he did not want to belong to any organization of a spiritual kind, because such an organization becomes a weakness, a bondage, and cripples the individual. He said that he did not want any followers or disciples, because the moment you follow someone you cease to follow Truth. He said that no one holds the key to Truth, that key is your own self, and in the purification and incorruptibility of that self alone."-- Asit Chandmal (one Thousand Suns) “We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path.” -- Paulo Coelho “A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.” -- Douglas Adams The font game... QUOTE (GoodieGoddess @ May 21 2008, 05:47 PM) Ahhh now I see. I thought he meant what he typed. QUOTE (AngeeBaby @ Feb 13 2009, 09:50 AM) It's my fault... I shouldn't have read this post anyway. Social Angst Riddle. Wrapped. Enigma. The Anti-Twitter?. You're so vain; you probably think this post is about you, don't you? |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:28 PM
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When I said I was lying I might have been lying Group: Members Posts: 9,170 Joined: 24-September 03 Member No.: 543 |
well thanks dear. from your lips to her ears lol.
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Nov 6 2009, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE (Hollywood Cole @ Nov 6 2009, 03:08 PM) well without getting too gooey I think there is a spiritual fulfillment that comes from not just finding "the one" but working to make the relationship work. There is something about the connection with one person that transcends societal needs or evolutionary urges or hormones or anything like that. If we can accept a few premises: God is love, love is one man and one woman (or uh one man one man, whatever floats your boat Rico), you get to a place where washing dishes is holy Jokes aside a working relationship with two people sticking together through the best and worst of life is a thing far far greater than the sum of its parts, and its very much like magic. I know this intimately. When all cylinders are firing and you take the time to notice (not easy btw) it can make you lose your breath. So maybe there's more truth to the quote than I gave it; there certainly are polygamous societies (though not certain who well they function), but I think its right to say that society functions better (regardless of the motivation) when people couple up. Its just seems a bit cheap to link it to "societal good". That happens but its a happy byproduct. While the desire to be with several partners feels natural (and it is a convenient way to see shit to call it natural when you want to see a lot of people) I think that there is an equally compelling, natural tendency for people to link up (though this notion does not have the cache or cultural currency than fucking around does), if you want to call that God or magic or pure brita water filtered power U doesn't matter, all I know is I'm way better with madame Cole then I ever was without her. Full disclosure, we've been together so long its quite possible I just don't remember any different lol.  @the bolded...FAIL..I got a cavity just reading that post!....Good shit tho!
--------------------  YO I HAD TO SAVE THIS PICTURE!! THIS SHIT HAD ME CRACKING UP!! THE OLD SCHOOL POSE!...THIS MAN 50 CENT IS A DAMN IDIOT!...THIS DUDE IS RELENTLESS!..CHILDISH..YES..BUT FUNNY AS FUCK!..If I'm RICK ROSS it's ON!!!, You have my son on field trips..you must be crazy!.. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson Dammit okay..I too have conformed to the societal way of communication and have joined TWITTER..(shivers)..If the dollar van driver has one..I said the hell with that..I'm going to join that shit..lol..I too shall fill the universe with fuckery and foolishness..I AM TWIT! Come join me: @CassiusJay |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:44 PM
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When I said I was lying I might have been lying Group: Members Posts: 9,170 Joined: 24-September 03 Member No.: 543 |
I know man its unavoidable. But this is one of those things I wished a man had told me instead of thinking it was silly girl shit. Would have saved me a lot of trouble lol.
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Nov 6 2009, 03:44 PM
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 Indastreets Insider Group: Members Posts: 1,170 Joined: 13-May 06 From: The Urea Member No.: 4,369 |
I strongly agree with this quote. I give it an emphatic co-sign.
*drinks 8 shots of Patron* *remains idle for 11 minutes* *stands up and falls back down* *drunk dials* *blames natural polygamous outlook on age to buy time* *turns 30* *disagrees with quote* *gets married and writes books* lol --------------------  No pressure. |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:50 PM
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First the gays, then the girls, and then the world Group: Members Posts: 15,535 Joined: 8-November 04 Member No.: 2,487 |
QUOTE (Hollywood Cole @ Nov 6 2009, 03:08 PM) well without getting too gooey I think there is a spiritual fulfillment that comes from not just finding "the one" but working to make the relationship work. There is something about the connection with one person that transcends societal needs or evolutionary urges or hormones or anything like that. If we can accept a few premises: God is love, love is one man and one woman (or uh one man one man, whatever floats your boat Rico), you get to a place where washing dishes is holy Jokes aside a working relationship with two people sticking together through the best and worst of life is a thing far far greater than the sum of its parts, and its very much like magic. I know this intimately. When all cylinders are firing and you take the time to notice (not easy btw) it can make you lose your breath. co-sign. -------------------- |
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Nov 6 2009, 03:58 PM
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The red pill. Group: Members Posts: 8,532 Joined: 7-June 05 Member No.: 3,288 |
QUOTE (brohayz @ Nov 6 2009, 03:44 PM) I strongly agree with this quote. I give it an emphatic co-sign. *drinks 8 shots of Patron* *remains idle for 11 minutes* *stands up and falls back down* *drunk dials* *blames natural polygamous outlook on age to buy time* *turns 30* *disagrees with quote* *gets married and writes books* lol Basically... -------------------- IF - How to be a (WO)MAN... "He (Krishnamurti) said he did not want to belong to any organization of a spiritual kind, because such an organization becomes a weakness, a bondage, and cripples the individual. He said that he did not want any followers or disciples, because the moment you follow someone you cease to follow Truth. He said that no one holds the key to Truth, that key is your own self, and in the purification and incorruptibility of that self alone."-- Asit Chandmal (one Thousand Suns) “We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path.” -- Paulo Coelho “A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.” -- Douglas Adams The font game... QUOTE (GoodieGoddess @ May 21 2008, 05:47 PM) Ahhh now I see. I thought he meant what he typed. QUOTE (AngeeBaby @ Feb 13 2009, 09:50 AM) It's my fault... I shouldn't have read this post anyway. Social Angst Riddle. Wrapped. Enigma. The Anti-Twitter?. You're so vain; you probably think this post is about you, don't you? |
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Nov 6 2009, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE (Hollywood Cole @ Nov 6 2009, 04:08 PM) well without getting too gooey I think there is a spiritual fulfillment that comes from not just finding "the one" but working to make the relationship work. There is something about the connection with one person that transcends societal needs or evolutionary urges or hormones or anything like that. If we can accept a few premises: God is love, love is one man and one woman (or uh one man one man, whatever floats your boat Rico), you get to a place where washing dishes is holy Jokes aside a working relationship with two people sticking together through the best and worst of life is a thing far far greater than the sum of its parts, and its very much like magic. I know this intimately. When all cylinders are firing and you take the time to notice (not easy btw) it can make you lose your breath. So maybe there's more truth to the quote than I gave it; there certainly are polygamous societies (though not certain who well they function), but I think its right to say that society functions better (regardless of the motivation) when people couple up. Its just seems a bit cheap to link it to "societal good". That happens but its a happy byproduct. While the desire to be with several partners feels natural (and it is a convenient way to see shit to call it natural when you want to see a lot of people) I think that there is an equally compelling, natural tendency for people to link up (though this notion does not have the cache or cultural currency than fucking around does), if you want to call that God or magic or pure brita water filtered power U doesn't matter, all I know is I'm way better with madame Cole then I ever was without her. Full disclosure, we've been together so long its quite possible I just don't remember any different lol.  -------------------- |
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