America's Secret Weapon

[cwjerome]

The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

 

[dannybin1742]

what book did you copy that out of

 

[cwjerome]

Originally posted by: dannybin1742
what book did you copy that out of

Thanks :heart:

 

[Moonbeam]

A positive attitude grafted on a fool makes for a good clown. I measure a person not so much by their attitude as by their aim. In that respect the best I have heard is the Buddhist who prays to save every sentient being.

But as an attitude requires subject matter on which to act, an intention to save is contingent on capacity to do so.

So while a good attitude can work wonders, the real key, in my opinion, is having real knowledge and understanding.

A pessimist, sometimes, is an optimist with extra information.

Positive attitude helps, of course, because people unconsciously hate themselves. But that hate is based on a lie. Being positive is a way to help starve that lie and provide concrete proof that in fact it is a lie.

But where a positive attitude is dangerous is when it is part of the denial of those negative feelings. When people start to stress and strain to be positive when they really feel like dying, it's time to get to the psychiatrists couch or better yet into group therapy.

Logic and pep talk do not change deep rooted and unconscious feelings. They are best felt and relived so one knows inwardly that they were lies. A positive attitude is best when one knows the real enemy and one can allow oneself to feel anything that is really there to feel.

To go positive and avoid negative is just a mental illness based on how deeply negative one really inward is.

The greatest news, that there is nothing wrong with you simply can't be believed.

The reason people fail is because they can't take success. It creates a dissonance of feeling. It is why people cry when they win. This contrasts too much with the feeling of what is the real me.

But when you see a young chimp swing through the trees full of the joy of life, you see your real self.

As Meher Baba, whose attitude was perfect like to say, "I am the Divinely Beloved who loves you more than you can possibly ever love yourself. Relax and be happy."

 

[Todd33]

"our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality"

LOL

 

[MadRat]

Since when did America become supreme? The last supreme race didn't fare too well.

 

[Promethply]

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

Now you can wake up from your dream fantasy. If it wasn't for the two world wars, several European powers would be in control of our current world.

 

[raildogg]

Originally posted by: Promethply

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

Now you can wake up from your dream fantasy. If it wasn't for America, several European powers would be in control of our current world.

Fixed.

 

[Promethply]

Originally posted by: raildogg

Originally posted by: Promethply

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

Now you can wake up from your dream fantasy. If it wasn't for America, several European powers would be in control of our current world.

Fixed.

Cute

Hasta la vista, but

I'll be back

 

[raildogg]

Originally posted by: Promethply

Originally posted by: raildogg

Originally posted by: Promethply

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

Now you can wake up from your dream fantasy. If it wasn't for America, several European powers would be in control of our current world.

Fixed.

Cute

Hasta la vista, but

I'll be back

Sí, el compañero.

Yo le veré entonces.

Tome el cuidado, adiós.

 

[chrisms]

Hey, you should be a politician. You're good at saying a lot of stuff without really saying anything at all.

 

[arsbanned]

It sounds like a speech Hitler might have given. Just replace "America" with "Germany". Throw in lots of violent gestures and use a loud staccato voice.

 

[Stumps]

typical self serving American bullsh*t, I'm surprised it didn't come straight from the mouth of GWB himself

 

[StageLeft]

Originally posted by: Moonbeam
A positive attitude grafted on a fool makes for a good clown. I measure a person not so much by their attitude as by their aim. In that respect the best I have heard is the Buddhist who prays to save every sentient being.

But as an attitude requires subject matter on which to act, an intention to save is contingent on capacity to do so.

So while a good attitude can work wonders, the real key, in my opinion, is having real knowledge and understanding.

A pessimist, sometimes, is an optimist with extra information.

Positive attitude helps, of course, because people unconsciously hate themselves. But that hate is based on a lie. Being positive is a way to help starve that lie and provide concrete proof that in fact it is a lie.

But where a positive attitude is dangerous is when it is part of the denial of those negative feelings. When people start to stress and strain to be positive when they really feel like dying, it's time to get to the psychiatrists couch or better yet into group therapy.

Logic and pep talk do not change deep rooted and unconscious feelings. They are best felt and relived so one knows inwardly that they were lies. A positive attitude is best when one knows the real enemy and one can allow oneself to feel anything that is really there to feel.

To go positive and avoid negative is just a mental illness based on how deeply negative one really inward is.

The greatest news, that there is nothing wrong with you simply can't be believed.

The reason people fail is because they can't take success. It creates a dissonance of feeling. It is why people cry when they win. This contrasts too much with the feeling of what is the real me.

But when you see a young chimp swing through the trees full of the joy of life, you see your real self.

As Meher Baba, whose attitude was perfect like to say, "I am the Divinely Beloved who loves you more than you can possibly ever love yourself. Relax and be happy."

You're slick, but if you were a touch slicker you'd be able to dumb that down for the rest of us. Thanks

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

All shot to Hell by the Christian Republicans hellbent on decimation of the elderly, poor and discrimination against Gays.

 

[Rainsford]

Nice words, if only they were reflected in our actions.

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

Sounds like Ayn Rand or Nathaniel Branden to me, but either way it also sounds spot-on.

Jason

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: arsbanned
It sounds like a speech Hitler might have given. Just replace "America" with "Germany". Throw in lots of violent gestures and use a loud staccato voice.

Um no, no it really doesn't sound *anything* like anything Hitler would have said. At all.

Jason

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: Stumps
typical self serving American bullsh*t, I'm surprised it didn't come straight from the mouth of GWB himself

Bush is a CONSERVATIVE, he doesn't believe in Self-Esteem, Self-valuation or anything else that might be considered a foundation to Individualism.

Jason

 

[Darthvoy]

Originally posted by: Moonbeam
A positive attitude grafted on a fool makes for a good clown. I measure a person not so much by their attitude as by their aim. In that respect the best I have heard is the Buddhist who prays to save every sentient being.

But as an attitude requires subject matter on which to act, an intention to save is contingent on capacity to do so.

So while a good attitude can work wonders, the real key, in my opinion, is having real knowledge and understanding.

A pessimist, sometimes, is an optimist with extra information.

Positive attitude helps, of course, because people unconsciously hate themselves. But that hate is based on a lie. Being positive is a way to help starve that lie and provide concrete proof that in fact it is a lie.

But where a positive attitude is dangerous is when it is part of the denial of those negative feelings. When people start to stress and strain to be positive when they really feel like dying, it's time to get to the psychiatrists couch or better yet into group therapy.

Logic and pep talk do not change deep rooted and unconscious feelings. They are best felt and relived so one knows inwardly that they were lies. A positive attitude is best when one knows the real enemy and one can allow oneself to feel anything that is really there to feel.

To go positive and avoid negative is just a mental illness based on how deeply negative one really inward is.

The greatest news, that there is nothing wrong with you simply can't be believed.

The reason people fail is because they can't take success. It creates a dissonance of feeling. It is why people cry when they win. This contrasts too much with the feeling of what is the real me.

But when you see a young chimp swing through the trees full of the joy of life, you see your real self.

As Meher Baba, whose attitude was perfect like to say, "I am the Divinely Beloved who loves you more than you can possibly ever love yourself. Relax and be happy."

Well said Moon

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

All shot to Hell by the Christian Republicans hellbent on decimation of the elderly, poor and discrimination against Gays.

I WISH they would decimate the elderly, but they don't have the balls.

Jason

 

[Spamela]

Originally posted by: cwjerome
The winds of Western Civilization blow from the United States of America. Our unique and great position in this world is a godsend, and with the proper recognition of who we are and what we believe, ours is a legacy that will continue for years to come.

I believe there's a fundamental aspect to this that cannot be denied. Its importance is paramount, and its power is monumental. It's built from our experience and embedded in our national psyche. It's the underlying factor in who we've become and what we've accomplished. It is our character... more specifically, our implicit view of man and the universe, our pre-conceptual appraisal of reality, our subconscious view of human life.

Although not always (consciously) grasped, this general outlook that guides our thoughts, actions, and perspectives, is the engine that allows for miracles. This metaphysical sum of our being is quite simple, and the consequences and corolaries are profound: Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence. This is the true "American Way."

This emotional atmosphere breeds the dominant values that makes human life and society thrive. We have thrived. In essence, this subconcious attitude has made for a proper self-esteem: and a healthy self-esteem is the starting point for success. We must never lose our benevolent evaluation of man and his role in the universe.

prior to WWII this might've been true, but now it's just reminiscing.
great high-school citizenship paper material, though.

 

[Rainsford]

Originally posted by: DragonMasterAlex

Originally posted by: Stumps
typical self serving American bullsh*t, I'm surprised it didn't come straight from the mouth of GWB himself

Bush is a CONSERVATIVE, he doesn't believe in Self-Esteem, Self-valuation or anything else that might be considered a foundation to Individualism.

Jason

You're right, but the conservatives USED to respect and suppor those values. How sad is it that those of us that hold libertarian viewpoints (small "l", not the Libertarian party) have to look to the Democrats for support?

 

[athithi]

Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence.

I don't know about that but coming from a completely different culture, my perception of the American attitude was one of taking ownership of one's actions - for good or bad. I feel even the so-called arrogance of Americans arises from their claim of mastery over their faculties (which sometimes, sad to say, can be misplaced).

In India, on the other hand, in Calvinesque fashion we attribute most things to fate/destiny!

 

[Rainsford]

Originally posted by: athithi

Generally speaking, the foundation to the American attitude rests on a positive, hopeful, and optimistic acceptance of man and existence.

I don't know about that but coming from a completely different culture, my perception of the American attitude was one of taking ownership of one's actions - for good or bad. I feel even the so-called arrogance of Americans arises from their claim of mastery over their faculties (which sometimes, sad to say, can be misplaced).

In India, on the other hand, in Calvinesque fashion we attribute most things to fate/destiny!

Again, it's too bad we don't live up to that attitude. Taking ownership of your actions and life is great, except we blame rap music, video games, gay people, schools, TV, anything we possibly can for every bad thing that happens.