Kylon wrote: So, since the feminist interest will be completely jepradized(however you spell that), if we could convince one of the leading feminist leaders, or scholars about this, they could really mobilize a strong effort to combat peak oil.
[align=justify]Energy is utilized, on the one hand, to transform man, the citizen, into a slave to preconceived notions and, on the other hand, to venerate procreation which in itself is but a natural act. Our tradition thus lives on in an unresolved contradiction between an abstract ideal, split off from concerns for growth and sensible qualities, and a veneration of life in its raw state. With this contradiction, the culture of energy is paralyzed and destroyed. Humanity remains suspended between the contemplation of certain natural phenomena and the marvels or disasters of technological energy without being able to manage its own human energy.
In this context, war still fascinates as a sort of energetic debauchery or potlatch. Whether the energy is engendered by living beings or is manufactured, notably by technology, there is sacrifice, killing, and destruction.
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If we are to regulate and cultivate energy between human beings, we need language. (..) we also and especially need language that facilitates and maintains communication.[/align]
Kylon wrote:They tend to be overbearing zealots, capable of brainwashing people into doing things that they wouldn't usually do, as are many powerful groups.
Kylon wrote:The group that has the greatest interest in society not collapsing, are those with the most to lose, and women will virtually lose EVERYTHING.
I disagree with the theory (presented by some feminists) that technology paved the way for feminism because it made physical strength obsolete thru mechanization.Kylon wrote:If Peak Oil occurs, and societal breakdown occurs, people can kiss women's rights goodbye. With mechanization, without the equalization provided by technology, women can't be as strong as men from a physical standpoint.
Aaron wrote:Wow...
If we are rolling back female rights, can we reinstitute smoking on airplanes please?
I'm just sayin...
(from gg3): Allow the death rate to increase naturally, by canceling all campaigns against risky lifestyle behaviors. Over-eating, smoking, drinking, not exercising, risky sports such as mountain climbing, etc. etc. Subtly encourage these behaviors via changes in age limits and through advertising. Most of these behaviors also have direct effects on reproduction: obesity is a sexual turn-off, nicotine lowers libido, drunkenness causes temporary impotence in males, etc., all contributing indirectly to reduced birth rates.
Legalize and promote marijuana, opium, and heroin, all of which are known to reduce ambition, striving, and competitive behavior (lengthy psychopharmacological explanation omitted to save space). This will have the effect of reducing consumption levels of other goods, and thereby reducing resource demand. It will also reduce competition for mates, causing some individuals to drop out of the running entirely.
Promote homosexual relationships through acceptance and equality. Gay couples don't reproduce, though they often have kids via adoption. This won't convince heterosexuals to become homosexual. However, gay folks who previously would have "covered up" by having a heterosexual relationship and reproducing, would be able to live honestly rather than breeding under pressure.
For heterosexuals as well, promote sexual practices that do not involve "p/v" intercourse. Fellatio, cunnilingus, mutual masturbation, anal intercourse, various fetishes and fantasy scenarios, anything solo, and so on
(from MacSporan) How about offering financial rewards to the families of old folks who go in for voluntary enthanasia between 60 and 70?
Old geezers should be encouraged to bump themselves off.
backstop wrote:Kylon -
I'd have to differ with you on the adviseability of encouraging the decidedly partisan "feminist" movement from pushing PO awareness, as it seems to me that the PO needs to be associated with the inverted chauvinism that now passes for feminism like a hole in the head.
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