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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
I know many cyclists don't think about the implications of riding a
bike, but there's really a moral stand in these Last Days of Global Warming, Globalization and SUVs. Yeah, of late all it seems to matter is that you've got enough money to burn and buy an SUV. But you say, "no!" and do the right thing. Well, perhaps you only do it for sports or sightseeing, but still you better know you're not evil --that's if you don't own an SUV. "Evil is a broad term used to indicate a negative moral or ethical judgment, often used to describe intentional acts that are cruel, unjust, or SELFISH. Evil is usually contrasted with good, which describes intentional acts that are kind, just, or unselfish." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil (SUVs here mean Supersized Unnecessary Vehicles, the necessary ones or the smaller ones are OK) There's been some controversy whether SUVs are evil or not, so it's a good thing we put it to vote. Nobody can deny the SELFISH element in them, but some may be reluctant to use a strong word such as evil (used for slavery or terrorism, for example), but then they want to feel "good" about riding a bike. Bikes are friendly to the environment and people, and get you in shape. Well, in order for something to be good, something else must be evil. It's like yin and yang. And how about cars? Well, they are OK. They are simply necessary when distances get longer. How about if you deny all this and say that there's no good and evil in whatever you choose to drive/ride? Well, then many would ask, "Why ride a bike!?" Oh well, for exercise. I may use my stationary bike as well --with none of the risks. And also for sightseeing. A bike lets enjoy the scenery like no car can. So I can say that today I will do something that's OK, and then something real good. Meaning I will drive a car and later ride some bike. With these and similar thoughts I leave you with the poll. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=432477 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the Jungle (only vegetarian lions are welcome) http://webspawner.com/users/donquijote |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
No, you nutcase, SUVs are not evil and bikes are not good. They are
inanimate objects with no moral properties whatsoever. You really need to learn something important he being anti-car != being pro-bike. Bring pro-bike != being anti-car. Being a repetitive sock puppet troll = idiot, however. You're giving those of us who *are* pro-bike a bad name in the newsgroups where you cross-post this blather. Cut it out, you pathetic attention-seeking whiner. Does that clear things up for you? |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
On Jun 25, 5:52*pm, Tim McNamara wrote:
No, you nutcase, SUVs are not evil and bikes are not good. *They are inanimate objects with no moral properties whatsoever. You really need to learn something important he *being anti-car != being pro-bike. *Bring pro-bike != being anti-car. Being a repetitive sock puppet troll = idiot, however. *You're giving those of us who *are* pro-bike a bad name in the newsgroups where you cross-post this blather. *Cut it out, you pathetic attention-seeking whiner. Does that clear things up for you? No, you can't please God and the Devil at the same time. If there's no evil in SUVs, then who's evil, the driver? Well, there has to be a hope for him, some incentive, right? It's better you drop the SUV, but some are just "elitist" riders. |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
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, KingOfTheApes wrote: On Jun 25, 5:52*pm, Tim McNamara wrote: No, you nutcase, SUVs are not evil and bikes are not good. *They are inanimate objects with no moral properties whatsoever. You really need to learn something important he *being anti-car != being pro-bike. *Bring pro-bike != being anti-car. Being a repetitive sock puppet troll = idiot, however. *You're giving those of us who *are* pro-bike a bad name in the newsgroups where you cross-post this blather. *Cut it out, you pathetic attention-seeking whiner. Does that clear things up for you? No, you can't please God and the Devil at the same time. If there's no evil in SUVs, then who's evil, the driver? Well, there has to be a hope for him, some incentive, right? It's better you drop the SUV, but some are just "elitist" riders. Evil, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. Maybe you need to look in the mirror. |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
On Jun 25, 5:59 pm, KingOfTheApes wrote:
No, you can't please God and the Devil at the same time. Ah, God AND the Devil speak to you. I should have guessed. How many other voices are crammed in there? R |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
someone wrote:
I know many cyclists don't think about the implications of riding a bike, but there's really a moral stand in these Last Days of Global Warming, Globalization and SUVs. Yeah, of late all it seems to matter is that you've got enough money to burn and buy an SUV. But you say, "no!" and do the right thing. Well, perhaps you only do it for sports or sightseeing, but still you better know you're not evil --that's if you don't own an SUV. "Evil is a broad term used to indicate a negative moral or ethical judgment, often used to describe intentional acts that are cruel, unjust, or SELFISH. Evil is usually contrasted with good, which describes intentional acts that are kind, just, or unselfish." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil (SUVs here mean Supersized Unnecessary Vehicles, the necessary ones or the smaller ones are OK) There's been some controversy whether SUVs are evil or not, so it's a good thing we put it to vote. Nobody can deny the SELFISH element in them, but some may be reluctant to use a strong word such as evil (used for slavery or terrorism, for example), but then they want to feel "good" about riding a bike. Bikes are friendly to the environment and people, and get you in shape. Well, in order for something to be good, something else must be evil. It's like yin and yang. And how about cars? Well, they are OK. They are simply necessary when distances get longer. How about if you deny all this and say that there's no good and evil in whatever you choose to drive/ride? Well, then many would ask, "Why ride a bike!?" Oh well, for exercise. I may use my stationary bike as well --with none of the risks. And also for sightseeing. A bike lets enjoy the scenery like no car can. So I can say that today I will do something that's OK, and then something real good. Meaning I will drive a car and later ride some bike. With these and similar thoughts I leave you with the poll. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=432477 No, you nutcase, SUVs are not evil and bikes are not good. Â*They are inanimate objects with no moral properties whatsoever. You really need to learn something important he Â*being anti-car != being pro-bike. Â*Bring pro-bike != being anti-car. Being a repetitive sock puppet troll = idiot, however. Â*You're giving those of us who *are* pro-bike a bad name in the newsgroups where you cross-post this blather. Â*Cut it out, you pathetic attention-seeking whiner. Does that clear things up for you? No, you can't please God and the Devil at the same time. If there's no evil in SUVs, then who's evil, the driver? Well, there has to be a hope for him, some incentive, right? It's better you drop the SUV, but some are just "elitist" riders. I see you are religiously attached to your superiority citing "God and the Devil". I'm certain that drivers of passing cars sense your smugness and have no friendly feelings toward your presence. As I wrote earlier, this superior attitude is not invisible and makes bicycling more hazardous. Jobst Brandt |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
Where's the point in the promotion from dictatorship to monarchy?
Tadej -- “It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it.” Upton Sinclair in The Jungle |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
On Jun 25, 9:27*pm, Tim McNamara wrote:
In article , *KingOfTheApes wrote: On Jun 25, 5:52*pm, Tim McNamara wrote: No, you nutcase, SUVs are not evil and bikes are not good. *They are inanimate objects with no moral properties whatsoever. You really need to learn something important he *being anti-car != being pro-bike. *Bring pro-bike != being anti-car. Being a repetitive sock puppet troll = idiot, however. *You're giving those of us who *are* pro-bike a bad name in the newsgroups where you cross-post this blather. *Cut it out, you pathetic attention-seeking whiner. Does that clear things up for you? No, you can't please God and the Devil at the same time. If there's no evil in SUVs, then who's evil, the driver? Well, there has to be a hope for him, some incentive, right? It's better you drop the SUV, but some are just "elitist" riders. Evil, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. *Maybe you need to look in the mirror.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - That's true. Most of the world regards SUVs and evil. |
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Are SUVs "evil" and bikes "good"?
On Jun 25, 9:30*pm, RicodJour wrote:
On Jun 25, 5:59 pm, KingOfTheApes wrote: No, you can't please God and the Devil at the same time. Ah, God AND the Devil speak to you. *I should have guessed. *How many other voices are crammed in there? R Jesus spoke to me and said, "Go ahead, son, and do the right thing" which I interpret to mean "ride a bike." Then the Devil said, "No can't be, you won't get bike lanes." |
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monkey strategy
Originally Posted by st0ut
"I have had the realization that arguing with you is like talking to a post. only the post is socialist and illogical.me and blue order may see things differently but at least he is logical and stays on topic. As for you. Lions do not normally eat monkeys. Primates are omnivors so they eat the smaller things too.you logic fails o all counts. your social class warfare is wrong your racism is wrong at times you bring up biblical reference only to to say that those who are religious are fools. You cant pick a side on anything and from a logical argument. You sway to whatever side of the fence and abandon your ideas when the argument goes against you. you are not a monkey. you are a weasel, a snake, or an insect that should be eaten by monkeys." You don't understand monkey strategy: JUMP FROM BRANCH TO BRANCH WHILE MAKING NOISE. This noise means, "This jungle is dangerous to the monkeys and all the little animals because the predators are out to get us." But it's not a matter of logic. The so-called "king of the jungle" is not even from the jungle. Just that it makes it more fun and dramatic. In my case I can reach the "Proles" easier, which justifies all my metaphors. Predators are selfish by nature --though it can be argued that they rarely overhunt--, thinking about satisfying their hunger here and now. Human predators (which sometimes can be poor, what I call "survivors") do the same --100 times-- but avoid any moral judgement. It's part of their camouflage game. Their habitat is falling apart around them, but they only think about what they know best since the dawn of civilization: WAR AND GRAND PROJECTS. Whether the pyramids or the Mars exploration, they sure know how to waste money... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Sphinx_of_Giza while the Egyptian poor had to scrape a living. And today the Rich and Powerful still surround themselves with statues of lions... ROARRRRRR!!! |
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