i gotta question....


What makes you think we care about what you have to say?


just a thought. im an asshole nice to meet you

I don't think you care about what I have to say, unless you can relate to something that I am talking about, or you sympathise in some way. In any case, you obviously care enough about what I have to say to take the time to read this blog, and do what I said in it and write a question in response. I guess the fact that you actually acted on what I have to say makes me think that you care, at least in some small degree.

OH YOU GOT PWNED!!

Nice to meet you too.

SaM

How does the loss of habeas corpus of the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay impact our ability to fight terrorism.

Habeas Corpus (meaning 'produce the body') is an old right in law stemming back to the day of Magna Carta, requiring that anyone who is charged with a crime has the right to a fair trial and to go to court before he is found guilty and loses his liberty (I'm doing a Law degree).

I suppose if we are locking up supposed terrorists in Guantanamo Bay in breach of habeas corpus, then we are much more likely to get terrorists away from where they can do harm, because we will not get caught up in policy and legality that will inevitably allow some guilty men to run free simple because there isn't enough evidence to convict them in a court of law.

Conversely, this will mean that many innocent people will be arrested, tortured and possible killed without fair trial, simple because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time, or happened to be middle-eastern and not white. With this in mind, are we not becoming exactly like the terrorists we are trying to fight, in that innocent people are getting killed as part of a wider plan to achieve what we personally believe to be right. If those who are innocent, but still opposed to Western ideology see the way we are treating those people (guilty or not) they may become embittered towards us and possibly even join the cause against us (much like what happened to America in Vietnam).

I guess it's all a matter of weighing up the pros and cons.

SaM

Is it possible to truly step outside yourself and commit a completely selfless act?

Do people who cannot be single ever grow to know and love themselves for who they truly are, or do they spend their whole lives viewing themselves through the skewed perspectives that the relationships provide them?

These are actually rehtorical.

I could not possibly answer the second question, because I think that depends on each person who experiences that. In any case, I have not experienced that so I cannot offer any kind of constructive answer.

In answer to your first question, I do not believe that there is such a thing as a completely selfless act. However that does not mean that there is no act that is truly good. I do not believe that being selfish is wrong in itself. The world could not function without every human and living creature having a selfish desire of self-preservation and a hunger to succeed and prosper. Selfishness becomes wrong when it consumes us and we cease to care about the well-being of others. Even Jesus' death on the cross was not completely selfless because the ultimate goal was that he would gain glory for Himself and be worshipped as God. He was owed these things anyway because He is God, but to desire it is selfish, although not wrong.

It is selfish to desire things for ourselves, but not wrong to desire them or to work to get them. Thus, although there is no thing as a completely selfless act, it does not mean that being selfish is automatically wrong.

SaM

is it better to live one day or two?
and why?
and be very precise
to the fundamental reason
and does it really matter?

It depends how much your life is going to suck during that day or two. If your life will be awesome then it's better to live two, but if your life will contain less enjoyment than getting ass-raped by dragons, then it's better to die after one day. This is because it is good to enjoy life, and even though hardships and getting through trials are an important and worthwhile part of life, if you cannot grow as a person or learn from mistakes because you're going to be dead in 48 hours, then there is no point enduring suffering either.

Aside from all that, when you are alive, you are only going to be one or two days old at the most. You will not be a rational being, but a small baby with a very limited degree of consciousness. Your life is mostly meaningless because you will not appreciate anything that goes on around you. You are too young to understand what is happening, so really, you're question does not matter. Sorry.

SaM

nice answer :)
thanks for your wisdom samwisdom

Why did my jelly taste extra syrupy today?

:-P Lex xoxo

I am guessing it was extra syrupy because it had extra syrup in it. Or perhaps your tastebuds were a little out of wack that they had more of a inclination towards the syrup side of food.

SaM

If you get stuck in a long cycle of depression, then what are some steps you could take to improve your overall quality of life or happiness?

The most obvious answer would be to see a psychologist, but what more could someone do? And even furthermore, what if you cannot find anyone to give you support?

Now I am not a pyschologist or anything, so this is what makes sense to me, don't sue me.

My first answer would be to seek help in God. I really cannot stress that enough. Try prayer. Ask God to be there with you and helo you through the hard times. That said, God is not your servant. God will not instantly make your life perfect. It may take time. God will help you, but he won't solve all your problems right away. You may not like the way he chooses to deal with things, but there is a reason for that, which may not seem clear at the time. But turn to him and he will sort it out in time.

On a similar vein, while turning to God, turn to the church. Find a nice friendly church with lively music, or music that suits your taste. There are a lot of churches out there who will, if they see a new person at the church, will sit beside you and make sure you're always with someone nice, and they will have a family take you back for dinner. Some churches are very friendly and will provide you with incredible support through anything.

Now, I'm a realist. I know that some people, no matter what you say to them, will refuse to turn to God in any way for whatever reason. Some people have a chip on their shoulder against 'religion'. If you're not going to turn to God then as you say, you need to find someone to give you support.

Most people will have some friends that they can turn to, but let's assume that someone has no friends and no family. You need to find friends. That is another reason why I suggest church. Now, from my own personal experience, no one wants to make a new friend, and their entire second conversation revolves around their new friend talking about how depressed he is. Do not find some new person and make them your new confidant. They will be bored and not want to talk to you, as harsh as it sounds.

The best way to get over your depression is probably to not think about it. Take your mind off it by doing stuff you enjoy. Just enjoy having a new friend. Do fun stuff with them. Eventually, if they become a really good friend, trustworthy and loyal, then you can start talking about depression. If they have a strong attachment to you then they will want to help you.

How do you get this friend?? I suggest joining a club. Everyone has some hobbies. Join a book club if you like reading, join a hiking club if you like walking. There will be people there you can make friends with. Try to get a skill, learn an instrument, or teach yourself to juggle. Just do something that will take your mind off being depressed and maybe give you a feeling of achievement.

Also, you could join a blogging site. Writing blogs has always been a pleasure of mine. Even if no one reads them I enjoy writing them. Sometimes people do read them and comment, and sometimes comments are very helpful. People sympathise and give advice, and that can be good for depressives, to know that some people, even if you have never met in person, do care and empathise. Beware however, if you spend too much time writing about how you're depressed and reading about how others are depressed, it may keep you depressed. Everything in moderation.

Through it all, take the initiative. Don't sit and wait for something to happen because it probably won't. Invite your new friends round to watch the football, or organise a bowling trip. You have to put yourself out there and take a few risks because it is that which will give you a feeling of self worth.

There is always a way out, and it is never suicide.

That's what I have to say about that.

SaM

Wow, you went far beyond what I had expected and I'm impressed. I take your words to heart. I deeply appreciate you taking the time to share some of your samwisdom wisdom with me :) Thanks.

I have a question...I've been struggling lately with my emotions. My 2nd love (1st is Christ) has been on my mind for a very long time. I can't seem to stop thinking about him or wishing things could be different between us. Sometimes I get so depressed thinking about it and I find myself on the border line of the depression I was in when we ended our relationship. I know that this is not what God wants for me because He would never want His children to be suffering, but no matter how hard I try I can't seem to shake this. How do I deal with this in a Godly manner that will finally give me peace of mind and spirit?

This is an awkward one because I just don't know you well enough to be able to comment with any kind of effectiveness. I would need to know why you broke up with your second love for one thing.

Regarding suffering. I agree that God hates seeing his people suffer, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't allow us to suffer. Throughout human history God has put suffering on people to enable them to mature and grow and be able to cope with trials and tribulations that lie ahead. Fighting through suffering and relying on God is a very important part of growing as a person. It may suck now, but in years to come I reckon you will look back and smile because you fought through the pain and have achieved so much because of it. The temptation of Christ in the desert is a perfect example of this, where he had to endure so much hardship to prepare him for what lay ahead.

I guess sometimes it takes a really long time to get over people you love. It certainly takes me a long time, but it eventually it does go. Maybe you need to put yourself out there and try to find someone new.

I'm really sorry that I can't help you more but feel free to drop me a line any time and I'd love to talk some more.

SaM

Thanks Sam, I've done a lot of thinking about all that's happened and I've managed to put it all behind me. I've realized that even though it was painful what I went through (Not long after telling me he was goin to give me a promise ring for Christmas, he broke up with me because he couldn't handle the long distance. It's a long story, but I understand now.), I wouldn't change any of it because it's made me who I am today. I know that God allows us to suffer so that we will become stronger people and we will know that He will always be there no matter what is goin on in our lives. As the saying goes: "It's better to have loved and lost then to never have loved at all"
As to puttin myself out there and tryin to find someone new, I think that will have to wait til I get out of this little town, I doubt there's someone for me here (I've looked lol).
Thank you for your help, I appreciate it. :)

How have you been this past week? : )Any gigs?
Have you smelled Hollister's SoCal fragrancce?

hey, how are yah? okay, i just wanted to get into this cuz im really curious, its like hitting yahoo questions. and it seems you've answered every single question or atleast i think you did and youve done a great job at it! anyway, i would just like to ask, what question does a smart person cant answer?

I am very well thank you. I am enjoying my Sunday, watching Starship Troopers 3; although it really isn't as good as the original.

I didn't really understand your main question though. What question does a smart person can't answer?
I think you mean "What question can a smart person not answer?"
If that is right, then your question is very difficult to answer. People can be smart for all sorts of reasons, and in lots of different ways. I suppose I am quite smart as regards the law (for my age) but if you asked me about chemistry I could not tell you anything.
It was once said that knowledge is power. If I know something you don't know, then I have power over you. Smart people do not reveal all that they know to people they do not trust. Your enemy can ask you what you are going to do in the war against him, you would be smart not to answer.

However, I think your question was more designed to be a question that I can't answer. And if that is the case, you have done well. And your question is one that a smart person (me) can't answer.

SaM