Profile for Emperor Tullegolar
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| Displayed name | Emperor Tullegolar |
| Member number | 7420 |
| Title | Shaper |
| Postcount | 2156 |
| Homepage | http://www.dmeb.net/speb/foryourears/take.mp3 |
| Registered | Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, November 3 2006 10:25
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Lame. "Oh, Tullegolar, I can't answer that question, there are too many facets, wah." Give me a break, I asked for comments on human nature. You've nothing to say about the subject? Are humans guided by society, greed, emotions, empathy? Nothing? I was expecting more interesting answers and viewpoints. Most of you would rather avoid saying anything, it seems. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Thursday, November 2 2006 17:27
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quote:I purposely didn't do this because I wanted to see a variety of definitions rather than have the whole discussion hinge on me like it always does. If you'd rather have it that way, though, my ego would be pleased to oblige. Good or evil was a stupid question. The terms are relative. I'll just talk about human nature in general. Don't worry, you should still be able to find some way to disagree with me. Humans are born knowing only self-interest. Children will lie, cheat and steal until they are programed to know that these things are wrong. Once they realize that punishment is possible, they continue to seek their own self-interest by following society's rules to avoid it. Eventually, they will have the chance to be compassionate. Compassion is motivated by self-interest as well. By doing something to benefit society, you benefit yourself indirectly, and then there's the ego boost, my favorite. Being compassionate can give you many things: loyalty, respect, money... love even? Everyone wants to be loved. I'm sure at this point you can't wait to point out a famous campassionate person who gave up everything to help others. Such people are out there, but they are the exception, not the rule. Such people must see much suffering in the world before they can overcome their human nature. If self-interest is defined as evil and compassion as good, I would say people are born evil and most remain so their entire life. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Thursday, November 2 2006 14:34
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We've been discusing lots of different political and economic theories lately. Most such theories operate under a large set of assumptions, most of them having to do with human nature. So, humans: naturally good or naturally evil? Granted, the answers will probably amount to little more than opinions, but I am curious. What do you think of our species? -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 22:29
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quote:Never! Post 'til the bitter end! No mercy! Post 'til the last man standing! -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 22:18
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Not sure how this post happened. [ Wednesday, November 01, 2006 22:18: Message edited by: Emperor Tullegolar ] -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 19:46
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Here's the problem. The corporation leaders you are talking about aren't greedy enough! If they really wanted more money, rather than give themselves pay raises, they would expand. They would use the extra money to hire more people and extend their reach. It's when people get to a point in wealth where they lose ambition that the problems arise. Now I am finally begining to see why my system might not work. I assumed people would be greedier. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 19:42
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 Sure. Why not. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 13:32
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I'd say three as well. However, I'm basing that on what they are discussing rather than how they are saying it. My advice: your people are too polite. Also they all use similar rhetoric. Make some people mean, some with poor speech, some who just say strange things for no reason. Here's an example: look at these boards, see all the different ways people can express themselves? Have some eccentrics, but also don't try to give every townsperson a personality. Even though that seems to be what a lot of people expect, it would make the important people less special. Sometimes you just need bland townspeople. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 13:03
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quote:They can dish it out but they can't take it. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 12:50
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Any reason why Dikiyoba's site would not be loading on my computer? I never had a problem before, but I have been unable to access it for several days now. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 12:48
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quote:Are you talking to me? I made it very clear that the economy is not a concern for the government at all. Protection is. I also think your forgetting that this is an economic discussion, not one on how to live a happy life. As for the word 'strength,' I don't use that word, I use the word strong. I use it so that I don't have to keep defining someone who has what it takes to be successful in every single one of my posts. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 12:41
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Could have gone either way, really. I really am curious as to how Jeff would do a futuristic society as opposed to the traditional 'olde' ones. But hey, he's good at what he does. quote:Says it all really. Not sure how you could have made the game better than this. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 12:08
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Nope, that wasn't it. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 12:04
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Economic: 2.38 Social: 0.46 Socially I'm very centrist because while I beleive the government should sometimes have extra power for the people's protection, I do not beleive they have the right to rule on morality. It's perfectly fine follow a fanatical religion, be gay and tell the government how much they suck... but we will tap your phones. The same goes for the economic score. Companies can go to extrmes to make money, even as far as exploiting the weak, but when it begins to physically hurt people (through coercion or damaging the environment) then the government has a right to put a stop to it. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 11:31
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Wishbone? Bah. Reading Rainbow all the way! Just take a look! It's in a book! Reading Rainboooooow! -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, November 1 2006 11:25
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Trickle Down: I think I said this before but no one responded. What is the argument against trickle down? I hear people whine about how it doesn't work all the time but I have not yet seen the argument for why. Please enlighten me. Einstein: I was under the impression this guy did well for himself moneywise. Is this wrong? Happiness: You can be weak and still be happy. I defined weak and strong in terms of being successful economically. Someone can flip burgers their whole life and still be the happiest person in the world. Obviously, if your happy no matter what then suddenly this whole argument becomes inconsequential. The Mystic, how to become a millionaire: I noticed you said spending less than you make is a good way to become a millionaire. Really, most obscenely rich people borrow lots of extra cash to achieve this. This is why one day you'll hear about Donald Trump being bankrupt and the next day he'll be back on top. It's all about taking educated risks (intelligence and ambition). Moniker: It was Halloween, I wanted to go as something scary. Anyone get it? Edit: I used a triple negative... wow. [ Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:27: Message edited by: Emperor Tullegolar ] -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, October 31 2006 15:32
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quote:In Tullegolite Poland, backwards is damn proud of being that damn you! -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, October 31 2006 14:49
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quote:Ouch. Somehow that simple statement manages to be more insulting than the various crude insults being thrown at me elsewhere. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, October 31 2006 12:47
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Ephesos: Handing out jobs is good, I agree. But why have the government give out jobs when you could just cut taxes so that businesses can hire more people themselves? New Deal legislation was government regulation to fix the economy after government regulation had already screwed up the economy with tariffs. It was a special situation. Drew: I suppose if it is someone's ambition to not make money (this is what your saying right?) then I guess you are correct, I can't say they are weak if they don't make the money. I am not so sure what you accomplished by proving this but whatever. *i: You keep telling me scientists are treated unfairly under capitalism. This may be true, but if you can not name something better then you can't keep saying capitalism is bad. The insurance analogy was interesting, but, like insurance, it wasn't the most convincing. Insurance companies screw people over all the time. Zevis: Your right, I failed to acknowledge that scientists could be charismatic; they can be. Also, you right, just as *i was, when he said basic research was necessary for the developments that actually make the money in the future. However, my question still stands: how are basic researchers supposed to be compensated? Should a scientist that goes his entire life discovering nothing get as much as someone who makes a breakthrough (how it is today with government grants) or should the ones that make breakthroughs be rewarded for what their discoveries may yield in the future (how it works nowhere, and I'm not sure how this would be implemented)? -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Monday, October 30 2006 23:00
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Alec: Are you trying to say that since government spending in defense is corrupt, it doesn't count? Are you going somewhere with any of this? Kelandon: You miserably misquoted me. You took the first quote out of context and in the second one you left out my explanation. *i: I suppose I did say basic research was lame. I regret it, we were talking about something else at the time, and that statement was ignorant. I can't say I agree with you about offering incentives for scientists, however. They get paid well enough, as you said. Odds are most will not make a major breakthrough. Why reward something so fickle? Free Market: Do you think scientists would be better of under socialism? -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Monday, October 30 2006 22:29
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quote:Well, unless the vast majority of all other is scientific research, then you are mistaken. Yes, this graph is from 2001, but I'll wager that defense spending has probably gone up a little since then. quote:May the best man win. [ Monday, October 30, 2006 22:34: Message edited by: Emperor Tullegolar ] -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Monday, October 30 2006 22:10
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Oh, all this editing... [ Monday, October 30, 2006 22:11: Message edited by: Emperor Tullegolar ] -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Monday, October 30 2006 22:02
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Alec, I totally forgot about you! Sorry. So, what is your argument exactly? Anti-killing? Yeah, I already said killing was bad. Pro-democracy? Well, this is an economic discussion, so I never really said what the government type was. Sure, why not democracy? I did say the government exists to protect the people, is that not serving them? If it fails to do so, I said the people form a new one. I also already said everyone deserved equal opportunity. What exactly is it you are trying to prove? What is your argument and where does it disagree with my own? I seriously am having trouble finding it in all those blind insults. MBA: You can have one of these and still end up a lowly bean counter if you lack the ambition and charisma. My father has many such people working for him. Finally, if you really are smarter and more charismatic than me, then so be it. I have no qualm about submitting to someone who has proven themselves to me. So far though... your not doing a very good job. Randomizer: quote: [ Monday, October 30, 2006 22:12: Message edited by: Emperor Tullegolar ] -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Monday, October 30 2006 21:44
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No. But thanks for asking instead of assuming what I meant like people usually do. I asked how we were supposed to reward scientists for ideas that may or may not be useful for years after their deaths. This is not something that the economy can compensate for on it's own, with or without government regulation. -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
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written Monday, October 30 2006 21:23
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quote:Am I the only one burning with curiosity over this cliff hanger? -------------------- You lose. Posts: 2156 | Registered: Thursday, August 24 2006 07:00 |
