Originally posted by The Grey Fox
I see what you mean there. hmm I more meant, he won't ever admit maybe he's wrong, since the 'rules' he's invented are fact to him. But the rest of what you said is true.
He has admitted fault, though, in the past. I'm not sure if this particular subject is something he would apologize for because he fully intends to be immature and obnoxious. In that sense, he doesn't admit fault. You have assigned that state as "fault" and he admits to that state, but it is neither fault nor correct. It is simply two opinions of his actions. I personally don't see it as his fault because he is fully aware of what he is doing before he does it. He's admitted that quite readily. Therefore, the only wrong he is doing is the wrong in the eye of the beholder. It's possible that he will admit fault in the future, but it doesn't mean he was objectively at fault, it simply means his line of reasoning has conformed to yours or others.
Originally posted by The Grey Fox
I try not to use 'conformist' as a general insult, since that way it goes thrown around too much.
I believe they call that using a cliche to death.That happens all too often.
Originally posted by The Grey Fox
I think everyone in some way has to be a conformist, in fact any animal, really. I would explain that, but I think you understand what I mean.
True dat, but we are now going beyond psychology and delving into the world of chemistry and genetics.
Originally posted by The Grey Fox
The "hate on RJ" bandwagon doesn't exist, in my opinion. I think it's just a coincidence that a lot of people likeminded to me have gotten tired of his antics and comments, really. srug
RJ believes it does exist, ergo his comments that came into question. I personally think it's impossible to avoid being influenced on your opinion of someone when your are exposed to a negative perspective. It instills doubt (on some level, even if subconscious) or strengthens your resolution...even if the two previous individually result in an opposing dichotomy of the perspective in question.
Originally posted by The Grey Fox
So you aren't Christian? I had some idea you were, sorry about that. Not sure where I got that from.
I am. I'm just a cynical grouch, sometimes. Religion is the tool of conformists. Religion is control. Religion is the fault of subjective thinking. Religion is the opiate of the people. It is constantly the "satisfier" at the detriment of free-thinking.
Remove jihad suicides and what is left? Simple. Revenge and murder.
Remove the Christian stance on gay marriage and what is left? Oppression.
Etc.
Originally posted by The Grey Fox
I see what you mean about that conformist thing, that is very smart haermm I haven't got anything to say against that.
Indeed. There are philosophical "traps" in most discussions. It can get annoying after a while. That's why I approached it like a smart ass...to avoid unnecessary offense.