What if stupid left the world? What if all the ignorant actions that people conducted on a daily basis ceased? Rational thought and dialogue accompanied by a slight pause ruled the world?
On a daily basis, I (like countless other people suppose) are confronted with the stupidity (for lack of a better word) of others and are also the cause of some I am sure. I know I try to give thought to my words and actions before they leave me, but it is difficult to catch it all. It seems recently I have been acutely aware of the stance and positioning of others around me, and it makes living in society extremely uncomfortable. I have previously stated (I think) that we live in an ignorant world, where certain areas more than others illicit almost nothing beneficial to the world they live in. I live in San Francisco, 'the most european city in the U.S.' and definitely one of the most liberal, yet the ignorance and stupidity that is still shown here is amazing.
I come to this from a couple areas in my life from my workplace, hostile as it is, and the streets, where the war of bicycles versus cars is waged. On a daily basis I am honked at, and brushed by cars as I ride around this city. I am yelled at, confronted, and cut off continually almost always for naught. Fighting to get in front of me only to get to the red light first. Brushing past me within touching distance when a full lane is open to the left. Why? Why must people be so irrational, impatient, and frankly assholes? More often than not, when words are exchanged, the next challenge is to fight, and again why? Are we that ignorant, brutish, and stupid to further denigrate ourselves by thinking that fighting will solve the wrong? But in all honesty, fuck it, I will take the fight for I feel that one, backing down is cowardice, and two, I can explain the situation without feeling any wrong. There isn't a whole lot of honor in letting people act stupid and get away with it. Kind makes you just as bad through accomplice.
On a much larger scale, look at war. What if the U.S. hadn't been run by a bunch of asshole who through us into a war that we are losing miserably? What if the religious right would step down from their pedestal of bigotry and secularism? What if all this stupidity without ration left the world? Would it be possible to live a life where everyone is able to enjoy basic luxuries? A lot of questions, but so many I wish could happen. I would give up much of what I have if it could be given to others to make their lives better or shed happiness.
Now I try to check myself before my actions to ensure I am doing what I feel is correct, and though difficult to consistently catch everything, for the most part I do. Things are too easily misconstrued, found offensive though not intended, and at times just a stupid thing to do or say. Slight pause is all it seems to take, from quickly checking what it is you are saying, to taking a moment to pause and not try to complete the task as quickly as possible. Causing harm, in any form, just isn't worth it. From hurting feelings to running someone off the road. Y'all just need to chill, take a breath, and take a look around. Word? Word.
Kind of a random post, but the idea is there. Also, the new 3 Inches of Blood is out, rock that!
On a daily basis, I (like countless other people suppose) are confronted with the stupidity (for lack of a better word) of others and are also the cause of some I am sure. I know I try to give thought to my words and actions before they leave me, but it is difficult to catch it all. It seems recently I have been acutely aware of the stance and positioning of others around me, and it makes living in society extremely uncomfortable. I have previously stated (I think) that we live in an ignorant world, where certain areas more than others illicit almost nothing beneficial to the world they live in. I live in San Francisco, 'the most european city in the U.S.' and definitely one of the most liberal, yet the ignorance and stupidity that is still shown here is amazing.
I come to this from a couple areas in my life from my workplace, hostile as it is, and the streets, where the war of bicycles versus cars is waged. On a daily basis I am honked at, and brushed by cars as I ride around this city. I am yelled at, confronted, and cut off continually almost always for naught. Fighting to get in front of me only to get to the red light first. Brushing past me within touching distance when a full lane is open to the left. Why? Why must people be so irrational, impatient, and frankly assholes? More often than not, when words are exchanged, the next challenge is to fight, and again why? Are we that ignorant, brutish, and stupid to further denigrate ourselves by thinking that fighting will solve the wrong? But in all honesty, fuck it, I will take the fight for I feel that one, backing down is cowardice, and two, I can explain the situation without feeling any wrong. There isn't a whole lot of honor in letting people act stupid and get away with it. Kind makes you just as bad through accomplice.
On a much larger scale, look at war. What if the U.S. hadn't been run by a bunch of asshole who through us into a war that we are losing miserably? What if the religious right would step down from their pedestal of bigotry and secularism? What if all this stupidity without ration left the world? Would it be possible to live a life where everyone is able to enjoy basic luxuries? A lot of questions, but so many I wish could happen. I would give up much of what I have if it could be given to others to make their lives better or shed happiness.
Now I try to check myself before my actions to ensure I am doing what I feel is correct, and though difficult to consistently catch everything, for the most part I do. Things are too easily misconstrued, found offensive though not intended, and at times just a stupid thing to do or say. Slight pause is all it seems to take, from quickly checking what it is you are saying, to taking a moment to pause and not try to complete the task as quickly as possible. Causing harm, in any form, just isn't worth it. From hurting feelings to running someone off the road. Y'all just need to chill, take a breath, and take a look around. Word? Word.
Kind of a random post, but the idea is there. Also, the new 3 Inches of Blood is out, rock that!
posted by Jonathan Burkett at
08:47
