NationStates Jolt Archive


Current Events- What is Actually Important To You?

Occidio Multus
26-01-2005, 00:31
okay, be it as it may, i AM a n00b, but heck, we all start someplace, right? I see many threads on the presidential election, abortion, and political beliefs. But really, there is a tonne of issues facing the world community today. please tell me what issue is the most important to you. it can't be the one you just love to complain and moan about, make it an actual concern, passion or interest.
Colodia
26-01-2005, 00:35
The breakup of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston.

If those two can't make it work, what hope is there for the rest of us?
The Doors Corporation
26-01-2005, 00:35
European Union, the drop of the dollar, big U.S. debt, drop of the Canadian military, death of Yassar Arafat, increase of leftism (i.e. ANSWER backing communism/socialism/marxism). Drop in moral standards. People like Bottle (take it as a compliment) and people who protest the war and have peace marches, but tear down pro-war activists who are protesting the protest peacefully.
Occidio Multus
26-01-2005, 00:36
okay. i will answer first. my main topic of interest would have to be the state of education. i feel that American youths are becoming increasingly less focused on the benefits of learning, and more concerned with being like the people on television. maybe i am wrong. also, parents these days are less likely to focus on the kids that they have, instead choosing to focus on the stuff that they want. i feel this is detrimental to society as a whole, and is the main reason why i am putting off having a family.
The Plutonian Empire
26-01-2005, 00:36
The issue that actually is important to me is the environment. We are damaging this world, perhaps permanently :(

If all else fails, terraform and move to mars, rebuild human population, and come back and try to revive Earth.
Occidio Multus
26-01-2005, 00:38
The breakup of Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston.

If those two can't make it work, what hope is there for the rest of us?


maybe they are just too rich, thin and good looking to get along. arent we supposed to marry our opposite? your post cracked me up, by the way.
Colodia
26-01-2005, 00:39
maybe they are just too rich, thin and good looking to get along. arent we supposed to marry our opposite? your post cracked me up, by the way.
:D
I'd like to thank Tina Fey from SNL's Weekend Update. The only hope for that show.
The Doors Corporation
26-01-2005, 00:39
ahahah :gundge: I answered first!
Colodia
26-01-2005, 00:40
ahahah :gundge: I answered first!
is my post invisible or what? :confused:
Occidio Multus
26-01-2005, 00:40
European Union, the drop of the dollar, big U.S. debt, drop of the Canadian military, death of Yassar Arafat, increase of leftism (i.e. ANSWER backing communism/socialism/marxism). Drop in moral standards. People like Bottle (take it as a compliment) and people who protest the war and have peace marches, but tear down pro-war activists who are protesting the protest peacefully.
all super important issues. i take a special interest in the war activism, having been a recipient of that myself.
Mistress Kimberly
26-01-2005, 00:42
Since I was an education major, and I worked with special needs children, my main concerns are the state of our education system, as well as equal rights/inclusion of children with special health care or mental needs. I think more money needs to be invested into education, so that it will actually work.

I am also concerned about the state of the social security system, because I hate that I have money taken out of my paychecks for it, but by the time I am able to collect, it will probably have fallen apart.

I am also extremely pro-choice. (Please do not attack me for this).
Occidio Multus
26-01-2005, 00:51
ahahah :gundge: I answered first!
stalker! :D
The Doors Corporation
26-01-2005, 00:54
oh woops Colodia posted first, but my post was for realllzzzzz
Occidio Multus
26-01-2005, 00:54
Since I was an education major, and I worked with special needs children, my main concerns are the state of our education system, as well as equal rights/inclusion of children with special health care or mental needs. I think more money needs to be invested into education, so that it will actually work.

I am also concerned about the state of the social security system, because I hate that I have money taken out of my paychecks for it, but by the time I am able to collect, it will probably have fallen apart.

I am also extremely pro-choice. (Please do not attack me for this).
i wont attack for the prochoice, i am too, but, if you knew my views on special needs kids, oh jeez. :D social security is another, i am in the same boat, making 75K plus per year.
Eutrusca
26-01-2005, 00:55
okay, be it as it may, i AM a n00b, but heck, we all start someplace, right? I see many threads on the presidential election, abortion, and political beliefs. But really, there is a tonne of issues facing the world community today. please tell me what issue is the most important to you. it can't be the one you just love to complain and moan about, make it an actual concern, passion or interest.

There are many issues about which I am concerned, but here are the top two:

1. GENERAL: Support among the American populace for US military personnel AND whatever their mission might be.

2. PERSONAL: The health of the Social Security program.
The Doors Corporation
26-01-2005, 00:57
sweet you two are pro-choice. but Occidio Multus you are making 75k a year, thats a lot is not it?
The Plutonian Empire
26-01-2005, 01:03
I am also extremely pro-choice. (Please do not attack me for this).I already made the mistake of publicly attacking someone else for that :(
Occidio Multus
26-01-2005, 01:07
sweet you two are pro-choice. but Occidio Multus you are making 75k a year, thats a lot is not it?

i guess.... but i live in southern california, and its very very expensive. i am paying lots and lots into social security and that is money that i want.
Boolari
26-01-2005, 01:13
okay, be it as it may, i AM a n00b, but heck, we all start someplace, right? I see many threads on the presidential election, abortion, and political beliefs. But really, there is a tonne of issues facing the world community today. please tell me what issue is the most important to you. it can't be the one you just love to complain and moan about, make it an actual concern, passion or interest.

The current administration in the U.S., the economy, the war on Iraq, Iran, North Korea, the education system.......... the economy....... oh right, did I mention the economy?

Have you ever seen that commerical about that guy being really uber happy, then he says, "How do I do it? I'm in debt up to my eyeballs!"

Hah, yeah. That's us, right there.
The Plutonian Empire
26-01-2005, 01:24
Have you ever seen that commerical about that guy being really uber happy, then he says, "How do I do it? I'm in debt up to my eyeballs!"

Hah, yeah. That's us, right there.
LOL! :D

I've seen that! :D
Mistress Kimberly
26-01-2005, 01:25
Have you ever seen that commerical about that guy being really uber happy, then he says, "How do I do it? I'm in debt up to my eyeballs!"



My dad says that all the time...my mom just bought a new jeep, and he is about ready to rip out what is left of his hair.