Dear Folks,

When we are very young, Society teaches us that:

1. Nationalism is Good.

2. Onanism is Bad.

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We are told that saluting the flag is good.

But, conflictingly, proper respect for one’s flagpole is somehow bad.

In some societies, Nationalism is even glorified.

Need we mention any names?

So, during this particularly stressful period, when we are about to enter WW3, or indeed…

Have probably already begun WW3…

Which is more harmful to our world?

1. Nationalism

2. Onanism

3. Capitalism

4. Communism

5. Militarism

6. Masochism

7. Cronyism

8. Other-isms….

Would you agree with the statement that…

We should never be hoodwinked into blindly FOLLOWING THE LEADER? 

I am very sorry because, in this Topic, I am unable to provide images of Nationalism nor Onanism.  Both kinds of images are just too hurtful to the eye.

When leaders whip up Nationalism for the purpose of maintaining power, this is hurtful to our eyes.

When we, personally, whip it, then it is less hurtful to society, even though our teachers tell us it is wrong.

Often, authoritarian and non-democratic governments will whip up Nationalism solely in order to protect their hold on power.

This also sometimes happens when authoritarian nuns punish those for practicing onanism in parochial schools, during class time. Who can blame them for this, though?

Naughty, NAUGHTY….!!!

So, Folks, I still am, pretty much, confused about how to start a POLL on the Farang Pub. But, maybe you can help me?

The question is:

Which is more naughty:

1. Nationalism

2. Onanism

3. Other-isms

   
   

Thank you for your attention to this matter…(as Trump often tweets).

Nationalism and Racism is rather insidious, according to my lights, but…

You may disagree with me about this….

As usual…

Best regards,

Gamma

Important Note: Sorry. No images of Onanism in this Topic, this time. Maybe…someday…

Concerning Choice of a Theme Song for this Topic about: Nationalism vs Onanism....

Obviously, there is only one beautiful song.....

Govs whip up Nationalism, at their whim.

And, I will not mention the other unmentionable concerning Onanism...of course....

42 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

When we are very young, Society teaches us that:

1. Nationalism is Good.

2. Onanism is Bad.

What a load of codswallop!

Only some nerd and preconscious kid would know what "Onanism" means especially after they have achieved their first one when they would use age appropriate words etc!

1 minute ago, scottiejohn said:

What a load of codswallop!

Only some nerd and preconscious kid would know what "Onanism" means especially after they have achieved their first one when they would use age appropriate words etc!

I am fairly sure that you are objecting to my use of the dirty word: Nationalism

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-birth-of-american-nationalism-1496269763

8 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I am fairly sure that you are objecting to my use of the dirty word: Nationalism

NO!

I just object to the predominately mind numbing pointless cr@p that you keep posting!

Devo is about devolution. Like everything else in the universe things are falling apart - we are getting dumber not smarter. Devo predicted Trump.

21 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

NO!

I just object to the predominately mind numbing pointless cr@p that you keep posting!

Not pointless in my opinion.

Anyway, how many years have you spent studying the Hebrew Scripture?

I know what you might have been thinking, since you might have misinterpreted use of the term Onanism.

In fact, when I was very young, I was taught that one must conserve one's essence, accordingly....and also...

As Jack Ripper taught us:

In fact, when I was young, we spent many hours discussing this conundrum among classmates.

Also, I think, IMHO, this Biblical anecdote has influenced modern music.

For example: The Tune

Spill That Wine

Spill One's Seed

What do you think?

Am I on target about this?

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Note: I do love this image....!!!!

The worship of diesel generators (Onanism) can never end well!

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2 minutes ago, Crossy said:

The worship of diesel generators (Onanism) can never end well!

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Solar Generation is the wave of the future.

Have you heard?

Just ask Elon.

Solar generators are most efficient if deployed above the Earth's atmosphere.

Elon says: We need wait only about three more years to see the first of billions of them up there, circling above our heads.

I just hope I live long enough to see his dream materialize into full fruition.

7 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Solar Generation is the wave of the future.

Have you heard?

Just ask Elon.

Solar generators are most efficient if deployed above the Earth's atmosphere.

Elon says: We need wait only about three more years to see the first of billions of them up there, circling above our heads.

I just hope I live long enough to see his dream materialize into full fruition.

Orbiting solar was the next thing when I was an apprentice in the mid 70s, like fusion was going to be commercial within 30 years ...

https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19770010746/downloads/19770010746.pdf

44 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

Devo is about devolution. Like everything else in the universe things are falling apart - we are getting dumber not smarter. Devo predicted Trump.

Yet...

As almost EVERYBODY says....

Trump is just so UNPREDICTABLE.

So, Kudos to Devo, then...once again.

1 hour ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Not pointless in my opinion.

Anyway, how many years have you spent studying the Hebrew Scripture?

I know what you might have been thinking, since you might have misinterpreted use of the term Onanism.

In fact, when I was very young, I was taught that one must conserve one's essence, accordingly....and also...

As Jack Ripper taught us:

In fact, when I was young, we spent many hours discussing this conundrum among classmates.

Also, I think, IMHO, this Biblical anecdote has influenced modern music.

For example: The Tune

Spill That Wine

Spill One's Seed

What do you think?

Am I on target about this?

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Note: I do love this image....!!!!

Dont waste your time on angry people. I for one prefer schism. Many times we can reconstruct what has been tumbled down....

My computer had to read me all the comments due to blindness. The hair on my palms is always itchy, too.

Nationalism is a bitch...

There's plenty on this forum proud of their DIY and everyone needs a hobby

SC

19 hours ago, Crossy said:

Orbiting solar was the next thing when I was an apprentice in the mid 70s, like fusion was going to be commercial within 30 years ...

https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19770010746/downloads/19770010746.pdf

The only difference is that Elon has his own private ROCKET FORCE.

I am not saying that the generated electric power will be sent back to Earth vis microwave transmission.

I think that Elon plans to generate about 100 Trillion Watts per year, or per day, to power future iterations of Grok.

Don't forget that this is why Elon is not headed to the Moon, first.

Originally, Musk scoffed at going to the Moon.

Now, he has rethought his strategy so that he can use the Moon for manufacturing solar generators, which he will shoot into space using some sort of...

Direct Drive Rail Gun, or something.

Things are looking very promising.

3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Don't forget that this is why Elon is not headed to the Moon, first.

Sorry for the typo, but this typo changes the entire meaning of Elon's plans.

Originally, Musk decided to not go to the Moon, as he considered it a wast of time, ie, been there and done that.

However, recently, Elon has rethought a colony on the Moon, as soon as possible, which will be required for production of solar generators, and assembly of...

HUMONGOUS Data Centers in the sky above Earth.

These generators will be shot into space using an electric rail gun, and no need for rocket propellant, for the purpose of powering...

Orbiting AI Data Centers.

How do I know this?

Elon keeps me informed.

This does NOT mean that the Mars Journey is off the table.

We will decide which is the BEST LAUNCH WINDOW according to the shortest trajectory to the Red Planet.

My only worry, of course, is that the regolith on Mars is so extremely corrosive that the challenges will become overwhelming.

The journey to Mars is simple as pie, by comparison.