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Things We Can't Un-Invent

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Hey everyone. It's been a little bit since my last article. No one ever told me college would take up so much time when you actually put effort in to your work. I have been scratching the old noodle over the past 2 weeks over stuff that just ruin society as a whole and that generally piss me off.

The Nuclear Weapon

A weapon so devastating if used in the next World War it would bring the end of civilization. We all wish we could un-invent the nuke, but it's impossible. With all the innovations brought on because of nuclear power it will never hide the fact that the nuclear bomb is one man-kinds most terrible inventions. That and disco.

Advertising

Advertising is everywhere. You can't turn on the TV, read a book, walk outside, go online, or watch a movie with out some product being presented to you out right or subliminally. I can't count how many times I watched a TV show with out commercials playing so long that I literally forgot what the hell I was watching.

Weapons

All weapons are made to inflict harm on someone or something. Walk by a rack of bullets, chances are that most of the bullets in there are going to hurt something, and probably someone. Weapons cause crime, they create war, and cause severe consequences. Weapons have a hand in the most awful things in human history.

Electoral College

Judging by how Bush is still President because of the Electoral College, I think the Electoral College was a pretty terrible invention. In most elections through out history a person was elected because they had the most votes, it was that simple. The Electoral College takes that and groups it in to a more complicated version that can be twisted in to a way that ruins voting. Al Gore won the popular vote, which means he had the majority of the votes from the entire country, but he lost the Electoral vote, which is why Al Gore now spends his time hunting ManBearPig.

Cigarettes

Cigarettes are a product that people buy to die of cancer. I quit a few months ago and I realize how stupid it was. If an alien came to earth and asked what a cigarette was they would be shocked why people used it. A cigarette is basically a stick you light with flame to inhale chemicals in to your lungs that will eventually kill you in a slow torturous way for you and your family. Kissing someone who smokes is like licking an ashtray, unless she is really hot…then who really cares unless you’re that stuck up. Tina, you bitch.

Religion

I'm sorry to tell some of you this, but religion is also an invention. Ancient people created it as way to explain their surroundings. But still, people believe that a bearded ghost manifested himself as a human in a virgin just to kill himself for humanities sins. He also did some pretty nifty magic tricks while he was here to. Making a booze run be obsolete if I could just turn water in to wine. That’s right ladies, Chardonnay a la my index finger. Stay tuned for what else these babies can do.

War

When talking fails we just blow each others shit up. War is the end all stupidest thing ever created. Neighbors can sit down and have a discussion. Differences will be brought up and addressed. Even though they may disagree on many things, they can find common goals and live peacefully. Two countries with the same problems and big populations can't do this because 2 people are smart and a group of people is ignorant, racist, stupid, and uninformed through bias and poorly delivered information. This leads to war when things break down. Millions die.

Leaf Blowers

Some smart ass decided it would be funny to create this. A leaf blower is the retarded brother of the rake. Where the rake succeeds, the leaf blower shits the bed. If I could put the two in to an example it would be this: A rake would be like pouring a glass of water through a funnel in to a glass. A leaf blower would be like throwing a 2 liter of coke at a glass while singing the theme song to Cheers. One way works well, the other is simply retarded.

The Cell phone

No one should be able to reach anyone anywhere at anytime, it isn't natural. Privacy is something a human being needs throughout the day and having someone text you or call you invades it. I wish I got rid of it a long time ago before it interlaced itself in to my life. Now it is my phone, camera, office, and video camera all in one.


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Fido, on 5/5/2008 11:30:13 AM
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Nuclear powered leaf blower, anyone?

If that didn't make sense, I understand.

I was thinking this would be more along the lines of tube tops that stretch into unimaginable dimensions or hair gel. Parachute pants and outrageous piercings.
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Flik, on 5/5/2008 11:31:07 AM
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You can tell this was written by somebody young.
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ThisisJeff, on 5/5/2008 11:36:22 AM
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Very nice sir. Only Thing I disagree with is weapons. Weapons are just plain awesome.


Especially ninja ones.
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RUSTYshackleton, on 5/5/2008 11:36:38 AM
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Flik wrote:
You can tell this was written by somebody young.


understatement.

yea.. nuclear weapons, which led to nuclear power were such a terrible thing... the fact that its the only (virtually)non-polluting energy source we have doesnt come into your equation?

the rest of your list is stupid for other reasons... im surprised you didnt put economics or money on the list... after all, who needs those either right?
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lankthetank, on 5/5/2008 11:39:45 AM
Total Posts: 338, Joined: 8/29/2006
Nuclear Weapon:

Impossible to debate and get a definite answer. Some say Japan would have lost millions of casualties without it, some say Japan was already on the way out...plus with all the nuclear ego displays of the cold war...fuck that...I'm not going any closer to this one...

Advertising:

Marketing and advertising is a good thing. It's massively abused. But for more info, check out my website, or better yet, search for my book and buy it on amazon.

Weapons:

Weapons began as tools to eat animals. You're really arguing a moot point. Also, I own many weapons, and have never hurt anyone with them. Maybe you need to argue about uninventing violent humans?

Electoral college:

Because those midwestern states with teensy populations really aren't as important as large states like NY and CA. Good point.
Last I checked, the United States isn't and never was a democracy. I think you're confusing democracy with republic, which it is.

Religion:

Provides moral structure, but is a huge basis for major conflict. I support religion, but historically, it has been abused by those who practice it. I use my religion for good, I don't press it on anyone, I don't judge others because they're different. Religion ideally should do nothing else for society but make everyone morally outstanding citizens. If there were more people like me, religion wouldn't be a problem.

War:

War sucks. Again, see my comment about violent humans in my response to weapons.

Leaf Blowers:

Ever had to clean up a 5 square mile area of parking lots? Backpack blowers are a god-send here.

The Cell phone:

Has created assholes, but saved lives and improved convenience. I think people, however should learn better face to face ettiquite.

Case in point:
If I'm talking to my g/f at a diner, and some random salesman just walked in and demanded to talk to me by ringing a bell, I would sooner hit him than talk to him.
But...fuck...if I have my cell phone, it's socially acceptable for me to abandon my talk with my g/f, and talk to the salesman. I try not to do this shit because it pisses me off when people do that..

Also...on a side note...does anyone have the roommate with the silent cell phone, and mid-sentence talking to him/her, he just picks up his phone and says "hello" and never tells you that he had a call?
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jazzbone85, on 5/5/2008 11:41:16 AM
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Really? Honestly?

Wow, I'm sorry but I didn't find this very good at all.

First, the nuclear bomb, and nuclear power in general, was of course a deadly item that caused a lot of harm. But what I feel like you're not realizing is that nuclear technology could potentially solve any energy crisis/shortage this planet will ever see. Yes it has a negative side to it, but it comes back to the age-old question - do we abandon a technology and all its' potential benefits due to the possibility of it being used for harm?

Advertising - okay, I'm with you on this one.

Weapons - oi, come on. "Weapons cause crime, they create war, and cause severe consequences." No my friend, they don't. People do, because we like conflict and we like pushing other people around. Weapons are tools, people are the ones who use them.

Electoral College - Of course I agree with the anti-bush sentiment, but realize that when the College was established it was an effective tool to prevent the President from being elected by a handful (10-15) people on a committee. Yes, now it seems to have outlived its usefulness, but that doesn't make it a bad idea - just outdated.

Cigarettes - Actually people smoke because they are relaxed by it and it's a social activity (in some cases). Negative side-effects? Yeah, of course. Bad invention? Not for the ones who invented it!

Religion - Man, you guys make it so hard to be an agnostic on this site. Every time an argument crops up over religion I feel compelled to take the side of theists simply because the arguments against religion presented on this site are so pitiful. Oh, and by the way, Christianity doesn't = all religion. Oh, and don't forget that Christians are responsible for the Red Cross and the Salvation Army - pretty useful organizations, no?

War - it's no fun, but you can't call it an "invention" per se. Besides, see my answer to "Weapons." War is part of who we are as a race, not an invention.

Leaf Blowers and Cell Phones - okay, man. Sure.
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live4music, on 5/5/2008 11:44:52 AM
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Im not going to pick each one of these points apart, for the most part there sure.
"the rest of your list is stupid for other reasons... im surprised you didnt put economics or money on the list... after all, who needs those either right?"

I will pick this apart..

You dont NEED money or econmics as a human species, You do need money and an "economy" to float along a group of power elite wealthy families and to further your self and family into the system of waige slaves.

Get back in the line Rusty.
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AsiaRulez, on 5/5/2008 11:46:28 AM
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You can add 2girls1cup and goatse to that list too.
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VaMpIrEF00D, on 5/5/2008 11:49:33 AM
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I'm just not gunna touch it...
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ThisisJeff, on 5/5/2008 11:59:33 AM
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"m surprised you didnt put economics or money on the list... after all, who needs those either right?"

Yah Liferiot was being 100% fucking serious.

I swear... people need to learn a little about satire or at least how to identify it.
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