Unpopular opinions?

alixzafiris · June 2010

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[QUOTE]I think it's sad when people don't read things, period. Like, "Oh, I haven't read a book in 5 years. I hate reading." WTF is wrong with you? That's something to be proud of? I automatically think you're a bit lower down on the IQ scale if you admit that.
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]

Agreed. Like, not everybody has to do what I'm doing and get through 150 a year, but come on, pick one up - I guarantee you'll like it.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · June 2010

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[QUOTE]Ditto mery. I understand not wanting to read 100 books per year, but how can you HATE reading? And, like you said, why the fuuck would you admit that to anyone?
Posted by tlv204[/QUOTE]

It's not like you don't have to read things daily anyway. Stop signs, facebook, etc...

Moneypenny424 · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : who here gives a shiit about skiing on a regular basis? did you get into the Olympics? ok then. (this is not just to you, EIC)
Posted by laladypoet[/QUOTE]

I was just going to type this. I mean, I'm not arguing with any soccer fans who know a lot more about the game than I do, but I also get really into Olympic sports. Are these same people who get really into the Olympics watching college gymnastics and stuff in the off years? Come on. It's an international event, it's fun to cheer for your country or just get excited about sport.

alixzafiris · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : Wow, I don't think I've ever disagreed with every single thing a person wrote. Until now.
Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]

This was EXACTLY what I thought when I read all that.

stephl3055 · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : Agreed, they've completely lost sight of their original pupose. It used to be about not drinking drunk, now it's about "if you have one sip of alcohol and drive you will DIE!!!!."
Posted by lpstl[/QUOTE]

I honestly haven't visited their site or an event in a long time so I'm not really sure what their official message is now, but I think the point they are trying to make is that you don't have to be completely wasted to kill someone. For some people, one drink makes their reaction behind the wheel slower.

And really, what harm are they causing? It's not like more people will die because of what they are saying.

wadingmoose · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : I don't understand people who don't either watch or read the news. I just don't get them - how can you not?
Posted by alixzafiris[/QUOTE]

I have zero interest in the news. My parents watch it twice a day and I don't see the point.

laladypoet · June 2010

I think angelanumbers should start her own think-tank. she seems brilliant.

emilyinchile · June 2010

Alix is in my brain today. I think it's great when a sporting event gets more attention for a sport and/or bring out national pride. But I think it's silly that, for example, a friend who used to be very vocal about how boring soccer is and how she hates that her husband always watches it is now tweeting all the games in real time and making comments like "this player's doing so well!" when he objectively is not playing well. But she wouldn't know that because she doesn't know the rules.

And I don't care about the Olympics, so that doubles as an unpopular opinion and a response to lala

FutureMrsTR · June 2010

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[QUOTE]I hate people who file for unemployment after they got fired for screwing up. Doing that paperwork takes up at least an hour of my time and I have better things to do.
Posted by angela72023[/QUOTE]

Maybe it varies state to state, but I didn't think you could even do that. In Delaware you have to be unemployed through no fault of your own.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : Wow, I don't think I've ever disagreed with every single thing a person wrote. Until now.
Posted by ohwhynot[/QUOTE]

Well, I kind of agree about the texting/phone call thing. I used to answer texts with phone calls because it was just fast to talk to the person, but I guess my friends are all anti-social and prefer texts.

Everything else though? Not so much. In fact, I want to say that my unpopular opinion is "Angela is a twatwaffle" but I don't think that's unpopular.

Moneypenny424 · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : Maybe it varies state to state, but I didn't think you could even do that. In Delaware you have to be unemployed through no fault of your own.
Posted by FutureMrsTR[/QUOTE]

Exactly, most states are like DE.

lpstl · June 2010

Everyone I've ever spoken to who hates the healthcare reform, when pressed, doesn't know what the hell they are talking about. I guess that's not really an opinion though...

Moneypenny424 · June 2010

It bothers me that people get more outraged by people harming animals than people. Don't get me wrong--animal cruelty is disgusting and deplorable in every way. I'm just thinking of the outcry against Michael Vick (whose actions were evil), when there are NFL players who have KILLED PEOPLE and no one is up in arms about that. How is that not worse?

laladypoet · June 2010

I find it funny that the people who say "Save your grandma from Obama" are also the ones who want to get rid of social security.

laladypoet · June 2010

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[QUOTE]It bothers me that people get more outraged by people harming animals than people. Don't get me wrong--animal cruelty is disgusting and deplorable in every way. I'm just thinking of the outcry against Michael Vick (whose actions were evil), when there are NFL players who have KILLED PEOPLE and no one is up in arms about that. How is that not worse?
Posted by Moneypenny424[/QUOTE]

I think people feel more protective of animals because we see them as innocent. and compared to people, they are.

andyandhillary · June 2010

I highly dislike the policies of President Obama, his administration, and Congress right now (and I have legit reasons if you want to hear them but you probably won't).

I agree with Dani that an unemployed spouse should do most of the house work, running errands. Unless you are applying for jobs and what not for 8 or 9 hours a day you can pick up that extra work.

I think IVF is selfish.

I think Gin tastes like death.

Moneypenny424 · June 2010

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[QUOTE]I find it funny that the people who say "Save your grandma from Obama" are also the ones who want to get rid of social security.
Posted by laladypoet[/QUOTE]

Or when they say "The govt. needs to stay out of my Medicare." Idiots.

wadingmoose · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : I honestly haven't visited their site or an event in a long time so I'm not really sure what their official message is now, but I think the point they are trying to make is that you don't have to be completely wasted to kill someone. For some people, one drink makes their reaction behind the wheel slower. <strong>And really, what harm are they causing? It's not like more people will die because of what they are saying. </strong>
Posted by steph13055[/QUOTE]

Actually, by expanding the message from one that makes sense - don't drive drunk - to one that is less palatable for people - don't drive if you've even had one drink - they risk becoming a joke and being ignored for both messages, not just the one.

In other words, by overreacting and exaggerating the issue, they could actually cause an increase in drunk driving.

mandysmear · June 2010

I almost never watch the news. If I catch it, I might watch the first 5 minutes. That's about it.

stephl3055 · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : I agree 1000%. Which is exactly why I haven't gotten one yet. I've wanted a bird since January, so I've been researching. Plus I wanted to make sure that I was out of the apartment lifestyle before owning a bird.
Posted by MissLeahM[/QUOTE]

Do you know what you're getting yet? I've had Mr. T nearly 14 years and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. :) I will admit that he was so much more work than I ever imagined, but it is worth it.

L-Bride · June 2010

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[QUOTE]It bothers me that people get more outraged by people harming animals than people. Don't get me wrong--animal cruelty is disgusting and deplorable in every way. I'm just thinking of the outcry against Michael Vick (whose actions were evil), when there are NFL players who have KILLED PEOPLE and no one is up in arms about that. How is that not worse?
Posted by Moneypenny424[/QUOTE]

I'm not saying your'e wrong but for me, there's something about the innocence of an animal that makes the abuse to one evil and deplorable.
ps: I also think murderers of people suck.

kikibaby · June 2010

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[QUOTE]I think it's sad when people don't read things, period. Like, "Oh, I haven't read a book in 5 years. I hate reading." WTF is wrong with you? That's something to be proud of? I automatically think you're a bit lower down on the IQ scale if you admit that.
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]

H doesn't read. At. All. I think it's crazy, because I love reading. BUT, he's very, very intelligent. Like, off the charts, nerdtastic intelligent. I think it's just his ADD that prevents sitting and reading a book.

tlv204 · June 2010

Death? I always thought gin tasted like christmas trees, but I haven't had it in a while.

I remember a video on the news about healthcare reform that made me giggle a lot. There was a bunch of older people screaming that they "didn't want the government to have anything to do with healthcare," because they "liked their medicare the way it is." Huh.

Edit: didn't see money's post, sorry!

I still think it's funny.

Moneypenny424 · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : I think people feel more protective of animals because we see them as innocent. and compared to people, they are.
Posted by laladypoet[/QUOTE]

I can see that, that's true. I guess I just wish people would be AS upset about other disgusting behaviors as well.

wadingmoose · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : I can see that, that's true. I guess I just wish people would be AS upset about other disgusting behaviors as well.
Posted by Moneypenny424[/QUOTE]

For me, I know that if someone is found guilty of murdering a person, they're be properly punished for it (or should be).

A kid in a town I used to live in dragged a dog to it's death behind a truck. He didn't serve jail time.

That's why I'm more outraged when animals are abused in horrible ways. The person who does it isn't punishable by law sufficiently.

eastunder1 · June 2010

I agree with making very overweight people purchase two seats on planes.

KatyRoseM · June 2010

I don't like this version of healthcare reform. I don't know if thats unpopular, though it seems so.

laladypoet · June 2010

please, don't let this turn into an animal horror story thread. I can't take it.

angela72023 · June 2010

Not that I think anyone will care what I say after the comments I just read, but yes, I do have reasons for not liking Obama and I do understand the Healthcare Reform Bill, benefits is part of my job and I have been eating, drinking and breathing it for 2 months now and I don't agree with most parts of it. I know most people don't understand it because I have employees constantly emailing me wanting to know when they can put their 25 year old kid who doesn't have a job and isn't in school back on their insurance.
I also handle unemployment claims for Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana and you can file for unemployment when you get fired. You won't get it, as long as the employer sends in the correct documentation, but the employer still has to take the time to fill out the documentation and attend the hearing when the former employee protests it.

As for the other comments, well...it said unpopular opinions, so, there you have it.

alixzafiris · June 2010

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Unpopular opinions? : For me, I know that if someone is found guilty of murdering a person, they're be properly punished for it (or should be). A kid in a town I used to live in dragged a dog to it's death behind a truck. He didn't serve jail time. That's why I'm more outraged when animals are abused in horrible ways. The person who does it isn't punishable by law sufficiently.
Posted by wadingmoose[/QUOTE]

A guy did that to a person in the town I grew up in; he didn't serve time. Somebody later shot the fvck though, so there is that... Though I suppose that could've been totally random, given the time period.

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