What Irks Me Today: Bullsh** Partisan Hatred

Well, sorry it's been eleven days. In the past few days alone I've spent two full days at BSU competing in a debate tournament (Superior in Lincoln Douglas woop woop!) and all of today lobbying healthcare legislation in the capitol (learned Senator Hagedorn lives just down the road from me). But today has brought up something that has always pissed me off: hatred of political beliefs other than one's own.

I'm going to lay it all out. I am SUCH a Libertarian. I would consider myself liberal (You know, classical liberalism, that protection of liberty and support of the free market and individual rights thing that America was founded on? Sorry friends, liberal DOES NOT=Democrat.) and even radical sometimes. But you know what? I have approximately a bazillion Republican friends, just as many Democrats, even some Socialists and Anarcho-communists. And I respect the vast majority of those beliefs. You know why? Because they have reasons for what they believe, examples, the like. I don't agree with a lot of things they say. Heck, I don't agree with some portions of America's Libertarian party platform. But if you can reasonably tell me why you believe what you do, I will have profound respect for you.

What I DON'T have respect for is people telling me that my beliefs (or those of other people) are wrong with ZERO support. I will NOT stop hanging out with my Democrat friends just because you believe "they're wrecking our country" or "are wiping their butt with the Constitution". I love them. And I don't care. You making inflammatory statements and getting all frustrated when I ask you for some evidential support of your beliefs does absolutely nothing but make me think that your brain has been fully formed by the influence of others. Which is pathetic, in case you were wondering.

I love hating on the current President just as much as the next guy. Actually I don't, because that's a really hard job. But may I point out:
FDR was a Democrat. And he saved our sorry asses after the war. Federal reserve? Complete social reform? Yeah, that was him. Think about that when you're saying all Democrats (Not liberals.) are something bad.
Nixon was a Republican. See above.
Abraham Lincoln was a Republican. He stopped that thing called, you know, slavery. The Civil War. Think about that when you're saying all Republicans (Not conservatives, because while, for instance, Romney is a Republican, he's a pretty dang liberal Republican. There's also Log Cabin Republicans, who are pro LGBT rights, and there are some Republicans who are pro-choice. Lay off.) are something bad.
Clinton was a Democrat. See above.

Now that I've adequately shown you that party has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH PERSONAL CHARACTER, I'd like you to consider NOT bashing other people's beliefs. I'll be as liberal, or as conservative, as I want. And you can't change that. Another thing to consider - don't talk politics with family, especially when they fall under the category above. (There are a select few exceptions. My uncle Lisle is the most well-versed Republicans I know. And again, that's worthy of respect.) It just makes them think you're some tree-hugger beatnik Robin Hood of social welfare (or a gun-loving, NASCAR attending, well, you know) regardless of how moderate you are, and makes you lose respect for their level of intelligence. Neither of those are good paths to take.

While we're at it, same principle goes for other religions, other modes of study, other choices of dress, culture, the like. DIVERSITY MAKES THE FREAKING WORLD GO ROUND. So appreciate it instead of knocking it. I'll be moving back to some inner city or foreign country happily in a few months, because I actually very much enjoy experiencing other cultures. If that's not your thing, stay in the very white West. But you have zero right to say anything negative about a people, religion, or culture that you don't know about. So next time you think they're weird, ask them what they ACTUALLY believe or do, then realize that they have huge misconceptions about you too, and as a result, bond over mutual strangeness.

I feel much better getting that off my chest. Goodnight.
<3 Moriah

Men ARE Better Than Women. Sometimes.

Apparently my previous post on Facebook about “The Friend Zone” could be misconstrued as man-bashing. Allow me to clarify. I was bashing on a particularly bad trait that many men seem to have. I love guys. Here’s a small sampling of why (and what they’re better than women at):

1. They have pro-status linear thinking. Women can’t even compare. Focus on one thing - think - act. This makes them fabulous leaders in many places, and good at running things. They make the most rational decision and just do it. What women bring to the table to complement this is their web-like thinking. They think of the offshoots that can occur from what the men compute as most rational, and take people’s feelings into account. Does this work in all situations? Heck no. This is why we need men. Yin and yang example #1.

2. They have libidos the size of Mount Everest. I firmly believe the human race would not exist without men for more than just offering half of the chromosomes of the children. First, all the personality traits they bring to the table. Second, (And I don’t speak from personal experience. Whoops! Another revealing statement. Yes, I am open enough to tell the entire internet that there is sexual tension residing in my body as an adolescent human.) apparently many women don’t want sex. Marriage and steady relationships come and it leaves, or so I’m told via statistics and horror stories. Thank you, men, for keeping us around and putting that delicious testosterone in our bodies.

3. They have 2/3 more muscle mass than women. Naturally. No, I can’t open that jar of raspberry preserves, or lift that couch, but I know most males can! Can women build it? Yes, to an extent. But it just naturally occurs in guys and it is VERY beneficial. And we’re thankful for it, believe me. ;D

4. They have natural instincts to provide and protect beyond that of what women have. Most of our troops are men. Why? Because men are willing to put their lives on the line to save others they don’t even know, to fight for an ideal they believe in. There are MANY women who wouldn’t even think about that unless it had to do with someone immediate to them. Women focus on family and friends, nurturing and teaching them, and what affects them; men focus on making sure their family has the resources and safety to function, and what society needs. Yin and yang example #2.

5. They’re risk takers. That linear thinking results in limited inhibitions when reaching a goal. While this can have SERIOUS consequences and often SERIOUSLY worries the ladies, it’s helpful in these ways:
-It’s what causes the discovery of “new” land. HAPPY LEIF ERICKSSON DAY!
-It’s what causes the discovery of “new” anything. NARWHALS!
-It results in potentially successful business plans that most rationally thinking women wouldn’t stick a foot in. APPLE! WINDOWS! LOTS OF OTHERS!
-This results in innovation. APPLE! WINDOWS! LOTS OF OTHERS!
AAAANNND yin and yang example #3 is that women keep those crazy risk takers grounded. We remind them that they’re insane, so they don’t do anything TOO insane. Like jumping off a cliff with nothing to save ‘em but duct tape. Hooligans.
I could go on, but that’s a lot of typing replacing typing my homework. So, as you can see, men are awesome. They do cool stuff women can’t. But women are also awesome, and do cool stuff men can’t. Reconciliation of the battle of the sexes: commence.

PEACE!
Moriah <3

The First Time is Always the... Most Awkward?

Hey! I did it. I made a blog. I was considering naming it something catchy like "So, How About That Airplane Food?" or "Dude, This Blog is Totally Deep and Written By a Teenager, Yo", but those things tend to bite me in the arse later. I look back and think, "Was I even thinking at all when I wrote that?", so it's probably best to keep it simple.

And so it begins. The rants of mine that people CHOOSE to read about. I get chills just thinking about the idea. Let me just tell you now, that for even skimming this, I love you. I loved you already, but now even more, because I know you care. :3

The topic selection: anything and everything. Individual perception based on personal experience is one of our greatest gifts as humans, and I intend to express it to the fullest. Topic one: WHY CAN'T I INDENT THESE PARAGRAPHS? If anyone knows how, please tell me. I feel like a grandmother learning how to use an iPhone. (No offense to grandmothers. They are the greatest of people. And I can't even work an iPhone successfully.)

The posting rate: who knows for right now. I'll keep you groovy dawgs on your toes. But check in whenever you feel like it, I'll write when I feel like it, and we'll both engage in a symbiotic kumbaya of interpersonal communication. Spontaneously.

And as brief as this is, now that I've successfully thrown an hour down the toilet known as the internet, I shall bid you a fond goodnight. Goodnight. :)

Love, 
Moriah <3