Urinetrouble: Ah, The Trees

Urinetrouble 08.05.11	Ah, The Trees. The song makes me think of the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron", which presents a world where absolutely social equality is enforced by crippling those with special abilities so they are at the same level as the lowest common denominator. It's essentially a clever retelling of the "tall poppy syndrome", where people want to cut people with more money, talent, better looks, or whatever, down to size. I'm not sure if at the end the maples have arranged to have the oaks literally cut down to size, or if the maples' agitations have led to the whole forest being clear cut, but either way it's a clever jibe at those who nurse resentments and want to bring down those above them in some way.
KILL 08.05.11	badgerboots would be proud
toxin. 08.05.11	What the fuck is this quote? Btw song sucks, sorry Rush
KILL 08.05.11	Ah, The Trees. The song makes me think of the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron", which presents a world where absolutely social equality is enforced by crippling those with special abilities so they are at the same level as the lowest common denominator. It's essentially a clever retelling of the "tall poppy syndrome", where people want to cut people with more money, talent, better looks, or whatever, down to size. I'm not sure if at the end the maples have arranged to have the oaks literally cut down to size, or if the maples' agitations have led to the whole forest being clear cut, but either way it's a clever jibe at those who nurse resentments and want to bring down those above them in some way. Ah, The Trees. The song makes me think of the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron", which presents a world where absolutely social equality is enforced by crippling those with special abilities so they are at the same level as the lowest common denominator. It's essentially a clever retelling of the "tall poppy syndrome", where people want to cut people with more money, talent, better looks, or whatever, down to size. I'm not sure if at the end the maples have arranged to have the oaks literally cut down to size, or if the maples' agitations have led to the whole forest being clear cut, but either way it's a clever jibe at those who nurse resentments and want to bring down those above them in some way. Ah, The Trees. The song makes me think of the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron", which presents a world where absolutely social equality is enforced by crippling those with special abilities so they are at the same level as the lowest common denominator. It's essentially a clever retelling of the "tall poppy syndrome", where people want to cut people with more money, talent, better looks, or whatever, down to size. I'm not sure if at the end the maples have arranged to have the oaks literally cut down to size, or if the maples' agitations have led to the whole forest being clear cut, but either way it's a clever jibe at those who nurse resentments and want to bring down those above them in some way.
toxin. 08.05.11	Oh, k google ftw. what an idiot
KILL 08.05.11	Ah, The Trees. The song makes me think of the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron", which presents a world where absolutely social equality is enforced by crippling those with special abilities so they are at the same level as the lowest common denominator. It's essentially a clever retelling of the "tall poppy syndrome", where people want to cut people with more money, talent, better looks, or whatever, down to size. I'm not sure if at the end the maples have arranged to have the oaks literally cut down to size, or if the maples' agitations have led to the whole forest being clear cut, but either way it's a clever jibe at those who nurse resentments and want to bring down those above them in some way.
toxin. 08.05.11	My favourite song; Cygnus-X1 Book II is based on Objectivist theory. Apollo, the god of wisdom, and Dionysus, the god of love, are in conflict, just as mankind struggles with pure logic and the altruistic side. Objectivism describes this in several ways, such as applying pure logic or applying empathetic values to social problems. In all these cases, the word described in Objectivism is temperance. The solution is usually somewhere in the middle, such as the case with Cygnus. Nemt: Apparently, Cygnus takes another form (god-like evidently) and when he observed the fighting weeps for humanity. This ceases the fighting and he tells his story that neither extreme will resolve mankind's ills. He is then deemed the god of balance (temperance). Brat Moj's opinion is that "most of Ayn Rand's 'rantings' are just nuts. This is not my opinion. Objectivism does require a higher plane of thinkng, something Americans (I used to be one) have forgotten.
Megadeth 08.05.11	Ah, The Trees. The song makes me think of the Kurt Vonnegut short story "Harrison Bergeron", which presents a world where absolutely social equality is enforced by crippling those with special abilities so they are at the same level as the lowest common denominator. It's essentially a clever retelling of the "tall poppy syndrome", where people want to cut people with more money, talent, better looks, or whatever, down to size. I'm not sure if at the end the maples have arranged to have the oaks literally cut down to size, or if the maples' agitations have led to the whole forest being clear cut, but either way it's a clever jibe at those who nurse resentments and want to bring down those above them in some way.
Jethro42 08.05.11	STAFF
Zeneren 08.05.11	I'm so confused
toxin. 08.05.11	I feel like a Sputnik troll/asshole but these are gold. Powerful album. Especially The song Freewill, which talks about how in the end, each of us made the choice that will determine our choices in the future, which affects our destiny. With Free Will, we create our own world, everything else is a consequence. One simple choice can affect millions, like a pebble being dropped in a still lake. The ripples spread out. Now add pebbles for every other choice other people made, the ripples collide violently, causing the unrest in the world today. And... "...If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.."
Megadeth 08.05.11	Why try? Now why? This feeling inside me says it's time I was gone Clear head, new life ahead Its time i was king and not just one more pawn. Fly by night, away from here Change my life again Fly by night, goodbye my dear My ship isn't coming and I just can't pretend Moon rise, thoughtful eyes Staring back at me from the window beside No fright or hindsight Leaving behind that empty feeling inside Start a new chapter I find what I'm after It's changing every day The change of a season Is enough of a reason To want to get away Quiet and pensive My thoughts apprehensive The hours drift away Leaving my homeland Playing a lone hand My life begins today
Jethro42 08.05.11	cool story baby
Jethro42 08.05.11	78 was a good year for Jethro yes indeed
TheNecromancer 08.05.11	RUSH
Jethro42 08.05.11	YES