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Chasm / Re: Maryland Deathfest: Who's Going
« on: May 13, 2013, 01:27:37 PM »
Going for Friday and Saturday.
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Chasm / Re: What have you been reading lately?
« on: September 23, 2012, 02:50:01 AM »
I am enslaved to my textbooks which are the following:
Ricklefs - The Economy of Nature
Larson - Calculus with Precalculus
Wade - Organic Chemistry
Arabic language resources, videos, audio, etc.
When I can, I read:
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's works, which I wholeheartedly recommend as they meld a rudimentary understanding of physics and chemistry--which Nursi studied at a surface level at one point--with a deep understanding of Tradition in the Islamic context.
Tsunetomo - Hagakure, one of my favorites which I always take off of my bookshelf. It has commonalities with Islam when stripped of Daoic tendencies.
There are similar works of religion, folklore, and theology dating from the best times of different cultures. Poetry is included.
Ricklefs - The Economy of Nature
Larson - Calculus with Precalculus
Wade - Organic Chemistry
Arabic language resources, videos, audio, etc.
When I can, I read:
Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's works, which I wholeheartedly recommend as they meld a rudimentary understanding of physics and chemistry--which Nursi studied at a surface level at one point--with a deep understanding of Tradition in the Islamic context.
Tsunetomo - Hagakure, one of my favorites which I always take off of my bookshelf. It has commonalities with Islam when stripped of Daoic tendencies.
There are similar works of religion, folklore, and theology dating from the best times of different cultures. Poetry is included.
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Chasm / Re: Proud to be an American
« on: June 19, 2012, 03:40:16 AM »Quote from: Dinaric Leather
I've noticed a disturbing trend of smart American kids identifying more with their long severed Euro ancestry (Often German but also Italians, English, Poles etc) despite usually heavy admixture with other European tribes aside from the one they identify with. I'm guessing this comes out of the bullshit assumption that America is somehow "less cultured" than Europeans. They also often have plans to move to somewhere in Europe, usually the place of their most substantial ancestry, under the assumption the people there are more traditional. That's a stupid assumption because it's pretty much the same situation there with traditionalists, big cities generally have liberal non-culture and the rural areas hold the true culture of the nation. Also, for a substantial period of time, Americans were often considered more conservative (probably a happy side effect of our religious roots) but I digress.
A lot of these people are exposed to ideas of cultural and ethnic pride through the education system. Through being educated into believing that a "white" identity is not good, they have started to develop an interest in their ethnic origins. The White American identity is also stronger in areas of the country where mixture is common and the barriers between people were not as strong as in the Northeast, for example. They are also less likely to have immigrant ancestors after a certain period of time because of the amount of time it would take to take part in an exodus from New York, Pennsylvania, etc. for the Midwest, American South, or the Mountains region. Ultimately, we will develop into a few distinct nations: a White, a Black, and a Hispanic as inter-ethnic boundaries erode. The Black nationality already exists, the White one is in the process of formation, and the Hispanic one may be formed.
Having been to Europe, they live the same global lifestyle in most of the cities and claiming to be anti-globalist or anti-American, live the same lifestyle as most urban dwellers on Earth. It is not just curious custom and language which forge a nation, but values, ways of life, and a connection to a living tradition.
Quote from: Dinaric Leather
I'm going to say something I would think is obvious, but American cultures are still in genesis, some have made more progress than others, such as for example Texas, Argentina, and Quebec which are fairly solid ethnic groups. Some areas like the mid-western US don't have much of a culture to speak of yet, and many are in between having something of a culture but not a very concrete ethnic group yet (The Southwestern US, Cascadia, Alaska etc.)
I am in agreement, but also believe that the process of heavy immigration and of an increase in consumerism during the later half of the 20th century disrupted the process of a national culture--and local cultures--being formed.
Quote from: Dinaric Leather
And before some smug euro or self hating american pussy starts calling Americans mongrels or what not, every European nation that exists now is made up of a mix of previously existing European tribes, dumbass.
It is easy to pine for a land far away. Working and fighting in one's homeland is a task hard for many people. It takes will, determination, and contempt of death. Europeans will learn this as well as the lower-class detritus of the Middle East continue to proliferate. We have the brain drain, you (Europe) are the sewer drain.
Quote from: NHA
You can still see the puritan roots in large parts of the legal system. Sexuality in America has this weird dynamic with complete polar opposites being superimposed.
The outcome of the Sexual Revolution not being able to completely unseat Puritanism. This dynamic, however, is part of who we are and should be channeled into our identity. It should be used to develop a pragmatic, if conservative, view of sexuality and a strong family.
Quote from: NHA
Or they thought: "Fuck it! This place sucks i'm going somewhere else". Its a mixed bag of criminals, outcasts, hustlers and adventurers.
Again, this is too simplistic. Many of the people who immigrated in the first place were freemen, nobles without an inheritance, venture capitalists, merchants, and so on. The criminals, hustlers, and adventurers would follow in due course, but these people are part of every society and at least one group is useful (adventurers).
Quote from: NHA
Nevermind the fact that we can't even shape Metal culture into a halfway decent place.
Development takes time, will, patronage, and an appeal to crafting art against the masses craving the next Wolverine Blues.
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Chasm / Re: Anti-Semitism
« on: May 20, 2012, 04:01:34 AM »Arabs, as a whole, or Islamists?I hate Arabs because they do what everyone thinks the Jews do, destroy beautiful ancient cultures and replace them with their ugly culture. They don't belong in Iraq, Persia, the Levant or North Africa but they act like they do. They also nearly moved in on India but luckily that didn't work out for them. Thats not to say there aren't Arab individuals I respect (contrary to modern thinking, respect doesn't mean "like"), but as a whole I believe Arab culture has been a bad thing for Humanity and more importantly (to me and most of us here) Europe. Their religion is very multicultural, they accept you as one of them no matter what you are (even Jewish*) as long as you convert to Islam, absolutely ridiculous. Not to mention the disgusting way they treat their women, which even to my (very) traditionalist outlook strikes me as bizarre and unnecessary.
I must say, when I used to visit Morocco, the arabs were a generally friendly bunch.
Although this probably had a lot to do with trying to sell me stuff, at which they were very accomplished, to the point of being incredibly tiresome.
I spent a year in Detroit and met many of them and their xenophobic attitudes didn't help my attitude much. It's one thing to want to preserve your culture but they came to my country and then demand they be left alone in their own little groups, undoubtedly to plot against us.
I'd also like to point out that Moroccan Arabs are intermixed with the indigenous population, as are all Arabs outside of Saudi Arabia.
*I just want to clarify I mean even Jewish as in even races who they are traditionally enemies of, not that being Jewish in and of itself is a bad thing in my eyes. I actually like the Jews to some extent.
The crossroads between secular Arab nationalism and religious radicalism exist, but ultimately fade away as one favors a progressive agenda and the other is at odds with that platform. It is important to note, as you have, that Arab is a cultural-linguistic identity to the point that a person who speaks Arabic and knows Arab culture can become an Arab. Saudi Arabs contrary to popular belief have South Asian ancestry. Before the genesis of strong non-Arab Islamic cultures becoming a Muslim was a system of Arabization, and during that period, of which some traits exist to this day, to take the path of the Sunnah meant to joining the Islamic--then Arab--community. As time progressed, more non-Arabic peoples like the Turkic peoples, Kurds, Persians, Hindustanis, Sindhis, Punjabis, Malays, and so on converted to Islam. The conquest of India by Ibn Qasim was ultimately a success because it set the stage for the formation of a South Asian Islam that including India numbers about 500 million people. These cultures which were not absorbed by Arabs started developing their own cultures within the Islamic perspective. They have a healthy respect for their cultures and racial uniqueness which often is used by those furthering political Islamism. The rise of modern Salafist Islam is a powerful force for cultural Arabization today in the west, steadily gaining popularity among both converts and those born into the Islamic tradition. Ironically, this minhaj is anti-traditional and masquerades as a traditional force for an unhistorical ideology.
Islam as a religion supports patriarchy. Domestic violence is an issue in Islamic society, and indeed in western culture as well, but the importance is that patriarchal structure be maintained. My question is this: How does Arab culture differ from old Mediterranean cultures in their insistence on a patriarchal system? To become a Muslim is taken quite seriously and unless someone is very gullible or naive, they will not rush into Islam without strong consideration. It is in essence a movement to not just another religion, but an entirely different way of living, thinking, and doing. Comparisons to the Jews are understandable as both peoples have strong mercantile leanings and in some cases are related through distant forebears. Jews like Arabs are a mixed, but strongly cultured people with a strong sense of mission. The similarity between the two religions--rigorous monotheism--and a history of tolerance of the Jewish people until recent times can be a strong attraction to people disgusted by the attitudes they find in modern Judaism.
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Chasm / Re: Healthy Plan for Marriage
« on: February 05, 2012, 04:55:15 AM »
Many of those virgins would be very aggressive and able to be used effectively in battlefield situations, if they were not products of broken realities. The driving impetus of many migrations and invasions is that of aggressive men who cannot compete with the established locals. They go and colonize new areas time and time again. The virgin loser at home in Norway went to Kiev, and if he was smart, fortunate, and did not die, could have done well for himself. Women are attracted to security and wealth because it allows them to feel safe, thus they will select for someone which has those characteristics. However, they are also attracted to other traits that many people can cultivate more simply by discipline alone: physical strength and being stubborn.
Cultures that place limits on sexual practice are still today rather aggressive.
Cultures that place limits on sexual practice are still today rather aggressive.
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Chasm / Re: Killing ourselves to live
« on: February 03, 2012, 04:32:52 AM »
We are in this situation because we are corrupted, despicable, and fallen. It is now becoming universal, but it should be used to drive home hard lessons to idealists. When people become base and subhuman they start to justify their station and environment.
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Chasm / Re: Best article I've read lately
« on: December 23, 2011, 04:28:43 AM »
When I was young we played outside with sticks, rocks, and other stuff. Captured neighborhood animals like the odd bat, feral cat, and the assortment of arthropod critters. We imitated wrestling and boxing ... having a great time of it all. It was normal to come home bruised, scraped, dirty, and messy. I feel that today's children are missing out on real, uncomplicated fun that also toughens without consequences.
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Chasm / Re: Macrowar
« on: December 23, 2011, 04:15:30 AM »
China's goal is obviously to shift the world balance. In this, they are also wanting to drive toward energy independence as they have the capability to manufacture "renewable" energy as they have many of the "rare earth metals" needed for such an endeavor. Regardless, getting to that point would still require petroleum for mining, extracting, and manufacturing the finished product. This is precisely why they are expanding their reach into Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Central Asia with the novelty: we're not Russian or American, give us a try! Even though China's economy and the west's are tied together, this will not be so if the heads of the Chinese Communist Party have their way. China knows that war is an eventual inevitability, but they are being cautious as to keep war visible yet distant enough to consolidate power. After all, they consider themselves the center of world as per an old self-given name: The Middle Kingdom. They wish to shift relations in their favor to make it so. It is a mistake to underestimate anyone whether friend, neutral, or foe as that is what leads to unwelcome meetings with reality. The Chinese could get the needed technology if such a war is not so immediate. Keep in mind that if the fragile BRIC manages to solidify, it could become a very strong competitor to the EU, American, and Pacific Rim economies.
Most non-Chinese rare earth projects doomed: consultant:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/01/us-rare-earths-lifton-idUSTRE7A03Q120111101
China Consolidates Grip on Rare Earths:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/16/business/global/china-consolidates-control-of-rare-earth-industry.html?pagewanted=all
China Looks to Energy Independence:
http://bw.china-embassy.org/eng/xwdt/t367088.htm
Most non-Chinese rare earth projects doomed: consultant:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/01/us-rare-earths-lifton-idUSTRE7A03Q120111101
China Consolidates Grip on Rare Earths:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/16/business/global/china-consolidates-control-of-rare-earth-industry.html?pagewanted=all
China Looks to Energy Independence:
http://bw.china-embassy.org/eng/xwdt/t367088.htm
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It is redundant, but the Traditional forms of Christianity and Islam, even Judaism prior to its degradation integrated much of the "pagan" wisdom. We see that the scholars of the time regarded the Greco-Roman philosophers are virtuous pagans in the case of the Christians, wise men of the Gentiles, or for Muslims, as sages on the verge of sainthood if on they were monotheists. Unfortunately, those stoic men and women of virtue coupled with reason are gone. Their warlike counterparts owing their allegiance to the transcendent reality have faded to nil and are at the whim of exoteric charlatans.
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Chasm / Re: Out of India
« on: December 11, 2011, 02:29:10 AM »
So historical invasions did not happen? R1 and R2 came from somewhere. There are also distinct language families and cultural divides, as well as differences in appearance between north and south. While there has been mixture between north and south, are you going believe that someone from Punjab is as genetically similar to person from Tamil Nadu as stated in the article?
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Chasm / Re: how shitting, fasting, sleep deprivation, and marijuana changed my life
« on: November 28, 2011, 01:02:36 AM »>With girl. All the signs are in front of me. Whore.
>trust her because i was stuck in a rut
>i somehow become nocturnal and completely bored with life. masturbate every day. eat when bored. see her on weekends.
>smoke weed on the reg
>get used to the strong hunger feelings
>manage to stay up 24 hours trying to come out of nocturnal mode.
>getting really lucid
>void my bowels. symbolic in a way.
>toss whore to the curb
>looking into the military or learning a trade or starting the band ive had visions of
seriously anyone in houston, lets get to work one weekend. i figure this is the best place to look for musicians, right?
Recommendations:
Cut the drugs out.
Keep fasting periodically.
Deprive yourself periodically.
Get a decent trade because you'll have to learn something--like a trade--in the military anyway.
great ideas. im already done with the first one. how often and for how long should one fast and deprive themselves though? i don't particularly want to develop any fucked up conditions or die of a heart attack.A real psychonaut does not stop at the half-measures mentioned in this thread. Practice abstinence from defecating, maybe then I'll give you a golden star for realizing you're full of shit.
I admire your humor, but you're killing me with your hate bro. do you have something against what i'm trying to do with my life or am i just imagining things?
Fallot offered the specific information.
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Chasm / Re: how shitting, fasting, sleep deprivation, and marijuana changed my life
« on: November 27, 2011, 05:20:56 AM »>With girl. All the signs are in front of me. Whore.
>trust her because i was stuck in a rut
>i somehow become nocturnal and completely bored with life. masturbate every day. eat when bored. see her on weekends.
>smoke weed on the reg
>get used to the strong hunger feelings
>manage to stay up 24 hours trying to come out of nocturnal mode.
>getting really lucid
>void my bowels. symbolic in a way.
>toss whore to the curb
>looking into the military or learning a trade or starting the band ive had visions of
seriously anyone in houston, lets get to work one weekend. i figure this is the best place to look for musicians, right?
Recommendations:
Cut the drugs out.
Keep fasting periodically.
Deprive yourself periodically.
Get a decent trade because you'll have to learn something--like a trade--in the military anyway.
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Chasm / Re: Hackers Arrested
« on: September 27, 2011, 12:30:31 AM »This is no surprise to me, I knew these kids would eventually get their shit ruined when I first read about these fruitcakes a month or two ago. Anyone who is going to name their group after an internet meme probably isn't very bright. I find that being creative with your style is very strongly correlated with intelligence, and mimicry associated with the opposite.Don't the FBI and media have better things to do?According to the first article, they targeted CIA and US Senate. Of course the FBI is going to make an example of this kid, it would be insane not to.
And does the media have better things to do? Nope, what they are doing is selling entertainment, and making a killing. If I was working for a news agency I'd probably want to cover this story too.
If these asshat kids want to engage in some good old senseless destruction, they should just vandalize physically. It's funner, easier to get away with, a great way to socialize, and does just as much damage to infrastructure as these DDoS attacks, the amount of damage being somewhere between "nothing" and "a bee sting on an elephants ass".
They're an international network so I doubt it will put all of Anonymous out of commission. They're good at organizing rallies, I must add.
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Chasm / Re: How can I be tough?
« on: September 26, 2011, 10:51:29 PM »How can I man up and be tough?
I'm no tough guy, but I understand it's better to bulk up. I know my limitations, but it's always better to evolve. How did the members of the phorum became tough?
PS: I know I can't become tough by reading internet postings, that's just a complement. I have a life.
PS2: I don't want to put myself in risk of dying, mutilation, crippling.
Anyone can become tough, but do you really want it? All it takes is willpower. You could follow the adage "train the mind and the body will follow"; or "physicality is 90% mental." A quick way to the toughness you want would be to lift, run, and do some kind of combat system. This will give you discipline to pursue long-term physical gains, to keep continuing in the face of pain from blunt force and even weapons, and to be healthy. Make your personality stronger socially by forcing yourself to talk to people, especially physically imposing people and girls. Learn body language and then use it to make yourself look less defensive: no arm crossing and looking down.
Of course, as The Vik notes, be respectful and be humble.
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Chasm / Re: Nationalism and African-Americans
« on: September 11, 2011, 02:42:39 AM »I didn't turn out well much like the rest of the continent because it was modeled after the Anglo Saxon constitutional republic (or parliamentary democracy) form of society. In fact it quickly collapsed to a state between its natural tribal hunter-gatherer society and that which the white people/U.N. insist they do instead. "Hands off" is clearly a phrase absent from the liberal left lexicon.This is true, but another major factor is that the natives of the area felt invaded by the American blacks, whom they saw as foreigners.American Blacks were but a fraction of the people there.They have had influence beyond their numbers. For the vast majority of Liberia's history as a nation they were the ruling class there. They still are the most privileged class if I'm not mistaken.
Yes, I expanded upon that, but heterogeneous societies are notoriously unstable. The saving grace of the United States in the globalist era is its power to absolutely obliterate cultures over a few generations. It also promises wealth and social mobility--which is starting to lessen and solidify--that many other nations cannot.