Don't you people have lives? [Archive]

The Garbage Disposal Unit

24th December 2010, 23:58

Fuck 2011.

You're holding out for December 21, 2012 too?

(I'm really not serious. My apocalyptic visions are way more interesting than that hippie-shit.)

NecroCommie

24th December 2010, 23:59

Christmas is a social construct. Needless to say I don't put much weight to it. I have this thing with me liking to have actual meaning behind my actions instead of them being just some machine-like replications of the society around me.

But yeah, I was at my sisters earlier... :bored:

Pavlov's House Party

25th December 2010, 00:01

I woke up from a nap and found that my family had gone out to see a movie without me:bored:

Jazzratt

25th December 2010, 00:23

Just been at my friend's Christmas Eve party. I don't think my family would be particularly happy if I woke them now and tried to celebrate for the next 24 hours :lol:

gorillafuck

25th December 2010, 00:36

For God's sake it is Christmas. Why aren't you with your friends and families instead of posting on RevLeft?

Devrim
I'm at my house and my grandparents are over. Right now I'm in my room because I don't like being around my family for long periods of time (I go in and out, spend about an hour with everyone then go to my room and read or play guitar or use the computer for about half an hour, then repeat).

The Garbage Disposal Unit

25th December 2010, 00:39

Yeah, I'm full of shit, I'm totally going to wander over to my parents' house in a bit.
It's that special night of the year where I get to see my extended family get right trashed.
Catholics FTW.

NoOneIsIllegal

25th December 2010, 01:31

I get to see my extended family get right trashed.
Catholics FTW.
Where's the Holy Ghost?!

25th December 2010, 04:11

I hope this is the start of Devrim being more of a douche because I know he has it in him and I'm sick of his faux civility.

Martin Blank

25th December 2010, 04:56

I'm not a Christian. Today and tomorrow are just days off to me. Besides, I already did the obligatory present exchanges with my family earlier tonight. Got a nice robe and all the machinery I need to finally start my own line of diabetic-friendly soda pop. I'll probably watch A Christmas Story tonight (a personal favorite) and fall asleep late. It's really not much different than any other night for me these days ... except the presents.

Martin Blank

25th December 2010, 04:57

I hope this is the start of Devrim being more of a douche because I know he has it in him and I'm sick of his faux civility.

Where is the damn "Thanks!" button when you need it?

Unclebananahead

25th December 2010, 05:01

The Garbage Disposal Unit

25th December 2010, 06:06

Where's the Holy Ghost?!

I think you mean Holy Spirit.
It's on the table with the mix.

Bad Grrrl Agro

25th December 2010, 06:12

My life has fallen asleep next to me.

Rusty Shackleford

25th December 2010, 06:42

did presents, got money for new radiator and fallout NV, went to pick up pay check, put it all towards rent, went to work, got off, post on revleft.

tomorrow? wake up pissed because i went to bed too late and slept like shit. coffee, family dinner at 2pm, home at some point. revleft.

i honestly would be doing more but for one, my car cant go far without smoking up a storm, and i have no money.

so yeah.

i do look forward to the meals. to be honest that is. also, i have made it a tradition of my own to ask for things that help me get along. i fucked up and forgot to ask for new socks and jeans this year:crying:

Martin Blank

25th December 2010, 08:10

i honestly would be doing more but for one, my car cant go far without smoking up a storm, and i have no money.

Have any ideas what's wrong with it? Does the smoke have a sweet smell? Do you know if it's radiator fluid or oil? How does the car run when it's smoking like that? Make/model/year/mileage?

Devrim

25th December 2010, 11:21

I hope this is the start of Devrim being more of a douche because I know he has it in him and I'm sick of his faux civility.

I am not exactly sure what a 'douche' is.

It isn't fake civility though. I don't think there is anything wrong with behaving civilly towards people you don't know.

Devrim

Manic Impressive

25th December 2010, 11:28

I am not exactly sure what a 'douche' is.
It's the one insult that you can use on Revleft which won't get you an infraction.

in regards to the OP I woke up with a terrible hangover and my computer was still on. reading revleft is more entertaining than happy joyful X-mass tv.

Ele'ill

25th December 2010, 16:24

My life has fallen asleep next to me.

I like this.

Sasha

25th December 2010, 16:27

worked last night till 7 in the morning, just woke up, going to have dinner in a bit

25th December 2010, 16:55

I'm not a Christian, so I never celebrate Christmas. Why should I celebrate the birth of 1/3rd of the Christian's god?

Spawn of Stalin

25th December 2010, 17:29

For me having a life does not entail celebrating Christmas. Today I watched the Robocop trilogy then read some comics. Now I am posting on revleft and doing a little online shopping.

Just another day.

25th December 2010, 18:00

1/3rd of the Christian's god?
1/3?

gorillafuck

25th December 2010, 18:03

1/3?
Father, son, holy ghost. Christmas is about the son.

That's what I'm guessing TC is referring to.

Manic Impressive

25th December 2010, 18:04

1/3?
Father, Son, Holy Ghost

25th December 2010, 18:08

which one's yahweh? and what is the other one?

Manic Impressive

25th December 2010, 18:13

yahweh would be the father Jesus would be the son and the Holy ghost.......well I'm not really sure tbh

25th December 2010, 18:15

lol bizarre

25th December 2010, 18:21

yahweh would be the father Jesus would be the son and the Holy ghost.......well I'm not really sure tbh

My understanding is that the Holy Ghost/Spirit is the third person in the Trinitarian Godhead which proceeds from the Father and intercedes in the world - the one that gives people religious experience directly - they are 'filled with the holy spirit' etc.

gorillafuck

25th December 2010, 18:48

Father = Yahweh
Son = Jesus
Holy Spirit = Gods power/gods will/the essence of god

That's my understanding

#FF0000

25th December 2010, 18:55

I did the gift exchange thing. Now I'm cleaning my room to make room for this drum set I got, and like always, I'm on the computer more than I'm cleaning.

Os Cangaceiros

25th December 2010, 19:39

Os Cangaceiros

25th December 2010, 19:40

Anyway, my Christmas Eve/Christmas went pretty well. Had dinner with my parents and hung out at their place for a while. They gave me a case of beer as a present and some food.

deadmeat1471

25th December 2010, 20:34

Does anyone else find the blinding ignorance of the OP amusing?

Celebrating X-mas, Leftists, really. Please think through questions better in the future.

#FF0000

25th December 2010, 20:38

Does anyone else find the blinding ignorance of the OP amusing?

Celebrating X-mas, Leftists, really. Please think through questions better in the future.

You're an idiot.

25th December 2010, 21:32

which one's yahweh?"Yahweh" is God's name, according to the ancient Hebrews.
lol, yeah - the tetragrammaton; i'm unfortunately quite aware.
i wasn't asking who yahweh was, though; i was asking where he fit in the trinity (i.e. the father or the holy ghost). according to manic, he is the father.

anyway, who carez.

gorillafuck

25th December 2010, 21:42

anyway, who carez.

carez.
carez.
z.No fucking way you just typed like that.

25th December 2010, 21:47

Bad Grrrl Agro

26th December 2010, 08:37

Holy ghost.......well I'm not really sure tbh
The Holy Ghost? Sounds orgasmic.

A Revolutionary Tool

26th December 2010, 08:52

I'm with my family in Northern California. I just so happen to have brought my laptop with me, and am using it in the living room. They're sitting in close proximity as I write this. Actually we just did the whole 'pick out a present and open it on the night of Christmas eve' thing, and I got some boxers and undershirts.
I always messed that Christmas Eve thing up. I'd open up a gift that showed what another gift was. For example:
Hey look I just opened my present! It's a N64 controller! Wait... I don't have a N64...:tt1:
It'd always ruin the surprise.

Rusty Shackleford

26th December 2010, 09:54

Have any ideas what's wrong with it? Does the smoke have a sweet smell? Do you know if it's radiator fluid or oil? How does the car run when it's smoking like that? Make/model/year/mileage?
i know what the issue is. its a bunch of fractures in the top of the radiator spraying coolant all over the engine. its cold weather right now, but i dont want to risk any damage.

i tried fixing it. im not sure if its going to be safe to drive with the quick-sealants sold at stores. i do lots of driving.

Manic Impressive

26th December 2010, 10:38

The Holy Ghost? Sounds orgasmic.
Not as orgasmic as the Spirit of Jazz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaql3gsspBc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaql3gsspBc)

Devrim

26th December 2010, 10:43

Does anyone else find the blinding ignorance of the OP amusing?

Celebrating X-mas, Leftists, really. Please think through questions better in the future.
I'm not a Christian, so I never celebrate Christmas. Why should I celebrate the birth of 1/3rd of the Christian's god?

I wish I were as radical as you two.

Devrim

Martin Blank

26th December 2010, 10:59

i know what the issue is. its a bunch of fractures in the top of the radiator spraying coolant all over the engine. its cold weather right now, but i dont want to risk any damage.

i tried fixing it. im not sure if its going to be safe to drive with the quick-sealants sold at stores. i do lots of driving.

There are some really good sealants sold at auto parts stores (AutoZone, O'Reilly's, Napa, etc.). They do get up there in price (around $20 a bottle), but they work really well. We had an old Dodge Spirit that a truck backed into (trailer-hitch first!), and after we bent the frame back into place, we used one of these high-power sealants, and the radiator was as good as before the accident.

If the sealant doesn't end up working, though, you might want to look around for a junk yard that lets you pull your own parts. It's infinitely cheaper than a regular salvage place, and not a problem if you can work a wrench.

A.J.

26th December 2010, 11:04

Cromwell stole Christmas when Britain was briefly Republic(or 'commonwealth' as they called) during the 17th century.

ComradeOm

26th December 2010, 11:53

Cromwell stole Christmas when Britain was briefly Republic(or 'commonwealth' as they called) during the 17th century.I refuse out of principle to celebrate Christmas until the British government renounces Cromwell's legacy and vacates the occupied Six Counties. Until then I will not be happy with mere trinket concessions such as the re-imposition of a religious feast day

ÑóẊîöŉ

26th December 2010, 13:36

Can't afford to travel much, so I spent most Christmas Day in a THC and sugar-induced coma.

Sam_b

26th December 2010, 16:01

I had a pretty good Christmas, especially because we don't have turkey. My sister got me her old bass guitar which is pretty cool as i've never had the money to constitute buying one really.

The only interesting thing in this thread is Miles re:diabetic soda. I'd like to hear more about this wizardry.

EDIT: probably better to say 'diabetic friendly soda'.

black magick hustla

26th December 2010, 19:40

i got drunk with dad

Ele'ill

26th December 2010, 23:37

The Holy Ghost? Sounds orgasmic.

Nope, there were no orgasms involved.

Martin Blank

27th December 2010, 00:50

The only interesting thing in this thread is Miles re:diabetic soda. I'd like to hear more about this wizardry.

EDIT: probably better to say 'diabetic friendly soda'.

My wife and I have been experimenting for about a year with creating syrups for soda pop that are made with artificial sweeteners like Splenda and stevia root (both of which are zero-carb sweeteners that do not adversely affect blood glucose levels). We think we've got the conversions down now to be able to create soda pop that tastes just like high-end market brands, but with zero calories, zero carbs and no effect on blood sugar. The drinks would have the same aesthetic quality as Coke or Pepsi products (or any other brand), but almost none of the adverse effects to one's health.

We're probably brewing the first batch tonight. We're using a brewer's yeast method of carbonation, so I'll be able to let you know in a week how it works out.

Bilan

27th December 2010, 00:51

I'm up on the coast with my grandparents, my mum and my brother. I'm on here now as I just finished my book, and I'm currently taking a break on the next book I am reading.
Speaking of which, everyone ought to read Everything is Illuminated. It's brilliant.

Palingenisis

27th December 2010, 00:52

in regards to the OP I woke up with a terrible hangover and my computer was still on. reading revleft is more entertaining than happy joyful X-mass tv.

My da doesnt allow drink in their place...And I sat through X-mass with a fuck over hang over with nada to quench it.

UGH.....:crying:

Bilan

27th December 2010, 01:02

I'm not a Christian, so I never celebrate Christmas. Why should I celebrate the birth of 1/3rd of the Christian's god?

I don't think I know anyone who celebrates that aspect of it. We all just see our families, eat too much, drink too much, and have a crackin' time.

27th December 2010, 02:37

I'm pretty sure that the "Holy Trinity" is more of a Roman Catholic thing than anything else, although the Baptist church that my mother dragged me to as a youngster also referenced it at times.

Catholics make the biggest deal out of it - but Orthodox and Protestant churches believe in the Trinity too. In fact, the term Unitarian comes from the denial of the Trinity as a distinct doctrine. Different churches have somewhat different interpretations but it is *not* just a Roman Catholic thing - other Christian's god is equally incoherent.

Sarah Palin

27th December 2010, 03:59

happy chrimbus everybody

Os Cangaceiros

27th December 2010, 04:00

sarah palin is back! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

gorillafuck

27th December 2010, 04:14

I don't think I know anyone who celebrates that aspect of it. We all just see our families, eat too much, drink too much, and have a crackin' time.
Yeah, I honestly don't know anybody who actually talks about Jesus on Christmas and has their Christmas be centered around Jesus.

jediknight36

27th December 2010, 05:25

I celebrate it. Have for years. And I have only recently been uncertain of any God's existence, been left my whole life.

In solidarity and peace

Bad Grrrl Agro

27th December 2010, 08:57

other Christian's god is equally incoherent.
If I became incoherent, can I be a deity?

Manic Impressive

27th December 2010, 11:35

My da doesnt allow drink in their place...And I sat through X-mass with a fuck over hang over with nada to quench it.

UGH.....:crying:
Damn that sucks, I tried everything on X-mass day to feel human again beer, JD, wine, baileys it was only at about 8 when I hit the gin that my headache went.

Il Medico

27th December 2010, 12:14

kitsune

27th December 2010, 13:10

Head to Asia and you'll find Christmas being celebrated by millions of people who aren't Christian, and don't even know or care a thing about Christianity.

Os Cangaceiros

27th December 2010, 14:07

Not really, all christian branches I know of use it.

not unitarians, apparently.

ComradeOm

27th December 2010, 14:24

not unitarians, apparently.They still exist? I wonder if there's any Arian churches knocking around the US as well

The most obvious Christian sects to reject the Trinity would be the Jehovah's Witnesses and (AFAIK) the Mormons. But then neither of these are usually considered 'Christian', in the sense that they reject the Nicene Creed

Sam_b

27th December 2010, 14:25

so I'll be able to let you know in a week how it works out.

Please please please say there's potential for selling this via the WPA website. Oh, for a taste of Uncle Miles' Radical Root Beer!

Martin Blank

27th December 2010, 23:54

They still exist? I wonder if there's any Arian churches knocking around the US as well

There's a UU church in Detroit that seems to be doing well. It's on the Wayne State University campus and often opens its space to lefties for meetings and events.

30th December 2010, 03:37

Unitarianism and Unitarian Universalism (Universalism being the related doctrine that there is no hell and that everyone is saved) are major religions in the UK and North America, especially in New England. They are organized into fairly loose confederations of Unitarian or UU Societies (generally not "churchs") and have developed into post-christian humanist spiritual community that is basically open to all forms of humanistic spirituality/religion including humanistic atheists.

Nothing Human Is Alien

31st December 2010, 23:17

happy chrimbus everybody

I went to the Chrimbus special in NYC :thumbup1:

Sentinel

1st January 2011, 13:26

Being an atheist, obviously I don't celebrate christmas privately. I do however usually attend to our christmas party at work -- a free bar is a free bar, even though it's wise to drink moderately in work related events..

As for presents, I'm trying to stay outside that game for christmas. Birthdays are different though.