Another XIV joke from Real Life ComicsFollow

No, not really, but it's about XIV.

Unrelated: do you ever have anything positive to say?

Wow, second post and he was able to hijack it already. Troll is getting better.

You should check out Girl Genius, I think you might enjoy it.

I recommend Dresden Kodak. Apparently they're doing a Kickstarter for a graphic novel or something.

Edit: Holy **** are they doing a Kickstarter...




Edited, Mar 21st 2013 1:38pm by Kachi

"Yikes" "not even remotely funny"

Do you even hear yourself? Really? Is it ingrained within you to insult other people's work?

If our Kickstarter is even half that successful I will **** myself and photograph for all to see.

At least I'm not the only one with a webcomics problem. And, of course, I'll have to check out some of those that aren't on my list when I get a couple days free for an archive binge.

Yeah, when I feel like whining about how hard my senior project is, I have Alec Baldwin in the back of my mind telling me to "@#%^ING CLOSE!"

That also usually serves to motivate me to apply for another job too.

Edited, Mar 21st 2013 7:37pm by catwho

I don't think most would disagree with that. As the article points out, it's not a matter of financial success. It's a matter of doing things that have value to others. Doing some things that have lots of value and ******** up everything else doesn't exactly make you a winner in life.

You made the right call. *In my opinion* I can understand it if success in America came from a worthwhile experience most of the time. Sadly, you have to make hard choices, which is something we've all come to quote and accept, even though it doesn't bring anything of value. I decided to have a life in college, and for that, settled on a 3.6 GPA. If I went for a 4.0, I'd have basically sacrificed everything fun. I can personally admit, I let my natural aptitude carry me so I can slack off and have fun in other areas. I'm not one to buy into feminist rhetoric, however I do feel that it's a shame when a woman has to pick between career and family. For a man, that position hasn't changed for ages. Oh you have a wife+kids? Work work work, spending most of the time away from the family. not taking those overtime hours to spend time with with the family isn't generally viewed as a good choice. All the the things that supposedly make you successful have really hurt the family (and many other things, but I'm keeping it simple). A sacrifice that isn't worth it.

We're too polarized. Balance isn't even recognized an option most of the time.

@ Kaichi

I see the value in that thought process by looking at the world we live in today.It's a realistic approach. The naivety in me: I think it's a poor foundation though. While I think it's important to be of value to others. It's set up in a way where we're being valuable to one while being useless to others. I know my views on the issue is a bit ideological, but I really enjoy a solid foundation. All the avenues that make a nation great are ruined by the poor foundations we have. So yes, people gain success but lose/destroy their family etc. You're right in saying they're not really winning.



I'm sure that was difficult. Thanks for sharing. Can thank our sh*tty education system for that. One of my favorite cracked articles encouraged people to get into a field you really love, and do outside research.

Edited, Mar 22nd 2013 1:56am by GDLYL

When you say we create the smartest and the dumbest, are you talking overall? I was a bit unsure. My epic rant (derail) was about finding a way to educate the population. I believe the founding fathers created this government for an educated bunch.

I thought the US was ranked 17th in the Top 50 countries it was compared. I'm not sure if you heard how Finland's education differs from ours. If not, It's a good perspective. I suggest you read up on it. I brought up Finland, because they're #1, followed by South Korea. While we all have different ways of doing things, being #1 in the world is no easy task. Clearly, they're doing something right. I apologize, because I didn't want to turn the thread into and education system rant lol, so I ignorantly blamed it without explaining. (I'm gonna do it now ) I completely agree with you. During the 1800s to around the late1950s (There are several books written where some people believe the decline actually started), the education was top notch. No one can deny that we've been falling lower and lower. The ignorance that's pervasive in this country is placed at the feet of education to me. (Only because it's their job is to teach).

You brought up all the key points that created this bad foundation America has. Racism pretty much ensured that an entire group of people remained ignorant and poor, which leads to joblessness, crime, self hate, and righteous victim hood (Which is the most dangerous imo). I have to admit that the wealth inequality video that recently went viral on Youtube blew my mind. I knew there was a gap, I just didn't think it was that bad...(I actually started thinking about it in High School thanks to the huge advantage in Gil the JP had over ps2 users like myself who joined late. Had me thinking about old wealth, and how it's easy for them to keep and hard to ever reach that level now) As for the education being a symptom and a problem, I get exactly what you mean! There is a penchant for perpetuating bad cycles. I believe now we have the ignorant teaching the ignorant.

In 1997 I read a book called, 'Gifted Hands.' I was 11 at the time, and that book meant a lot to me. It was interesting the simple fact of caring, as well as teaching people to care about themselves (for the right reasons...), makes the difference.

*Man that felt good to type, and get off my brain*

No problem, it just saddens me when smarts go to waste. About your take on parents being more active, I didn't want to go there, as I do not know your parents. However I do agree with that sentiment.

I guess, in a strange way, I expect teachers as well as parents to hep the youth to be prepared for reality. I think it's sad that we have to get all the way to college years to find out if it's, 'make it or break it.' I think you're onto something with the first generation college students thing. Even though I was aware that parents fail to understand the challenges of today's youth, I hadn't looked at it from that angle. To be honest, I don't think people are stupid at all. I consider myself intelligent. Nothing super special, and I think that people could be just as or even better than I am for the most part. We don't have a specialized program like Finland to enhance the different students (money pays a huge part in this I bet). Some people, even though intelligent, perform poorly under our system. Men are starting to see the negatives more since the education system has become feminized. I remember building in wood shop, making CO2 cars and making rockets. I'm not sure if they still do that now. But I do believe boys and girls learn differently. Forcing boys with energy to take drugs, cutting playtime etc. It's not the teachers directly, just the system. We're just a group of good test takers now, not thinkers.

Yea, Finland is wealthy. Our country could have been the same, but we keep wasting money on strange government programs, but whatever. Look at how we pay athletes and movie stars. I think it's very clear where our priorities are. To be honest, I don't really see any hope on the horizon. Unless something drastic happens. Anyone that's ever had good ideas to improve the countries foundation was killed . Now, just false promises pandering to people so they get elected. There's obviously too much about this than a few posts can cover. Yet, it was nice, thanks.

Sorry I derailed the thread. Your brother's story brought up some feelings.