Recent questions tagged freedom

Description : Did you hear that Kevin Strickland is now a millionaire?

Last Answer : Nothing will get his 43 years back but if people want to donate to sweeten his last years, I wouldn’t judge their actions.

Description : After years of parental conditioning, that cake is only for special occasions, when was the first time you realised that you could buy a whole cake anytime you wanted?

Last Answer : The minute I stepped out of a controlled-by-someone-else environment.

Description : Do you ever feel like you're being held hostage by someone or something?

Last Answer : Only metaphorically, and I try to be aware of that thought pattern and get out of it.

Description : What does Freedom mean to you?

Last Answer : Freedom is a human concept. It's actually a tough question. Realistically, freedom infers the ability to do whatever one wants, without any constraints, or consequences. America, is probably the closest thing to ... But, it really only gives freedom of speech, and religion. No one is really free.

Description : When you had people in to babysit your kids, did you try to micromanage how they behaved with your kids, or did you tell them just do whatever works for you (with some parameters, like no hitting)?

Last Answer : I usually just tell them where the dog food and the whips are.

Description : Which do you believe played the greater role in ending slavery in the United States; the moral argument or economic/business considerations?

Last Answer : The moral argument.

Description : What do you think it will be like for North Koreans if the country is finally free from its dictator?

Last Answer : answer:Awful. Death, starvation, and so on. The problem is that N Korea has no tradition of creativity, independent thinking, initiative. The population simply hasn't been educated to solve problems. So ... years if N Korea loses Un, unless there is someone there who is both strong and enlightened.

Description : What is the meaning of a riot nowadays?

Last Answer : A riot is a chance to showcase your inability to be responsible for you actions at the moment. For some these days it seems to be a career.

Description : What freedom do U.S citizens have, that other free countries citizens do not?

Last Answer : answer:They have indices that measure this. link Read their measuring methodology for details. Off the top of my head, hate speech is forbidden in a lot of countries including the ones you mentioned.

Description : When can a child be given freedom?

Last Answer : answer:It sounds as if your father comes from another cultural tradition than the US. I personally believe that girls absolutely own their own lives and destinies, and should choose their own paths. But your ... off contact for a while with my family. I would get my own job and apartment and life.

Description : Why are certain truths hard for people to grasp or accept?

Last Answer : answer:Let us start with your first certain truth . There are some US made goods that cannot be made abroad simply because nobody else has the capabilities. Yes, they can make cars and electronics, but ... many certain truths are not so certain (or always true), so why should we accept them?

Description : What experience or epiphany have you had about your own sense of personal freedom?

Last Answer : I'd love to say I'm all tough and independent, but truth is for many years, I wanted to fit in and be accepted by people. Thing is I didn't care enough to make much of an effort, and therefore ... be. Fortunately, now I'm older and I don't seem to give two shits about this kinda stuff anymore.

Description : Edward Snowden has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. What do you think about that?

Last Answer : answer:All for it. Controversial, sure. But no odder than giving the Peace prize to Obama in 2009. The way I see it, Snowden has done more for transparency and honesty in the last 8 months ... He has shown the hypocrisy and cravenness of countries all over the world. That should be worth rewarding.

Description : Why does an intentional superimposition of inferiority cause placation in the "inferior"?

Last Answer : For instance, short people don’t make lilliputian basketball leagues that are popular enough to be played in stadiums…

Description : Citizen Rights... Individual Freedoms... In the past 50 years, are they increasing or decreasing?

Last Answer : answer:This has really changed so much because of the internet. We have so much access now to information and to freedom of speech, BUT, now, situations are occurring to curb the free flow of ... related Note: It takes a Brit National to make the point that Americans need to take note of.

Description : Is America the freest country in the world?

Last Answer : I don’t see the US mentioned as #1 on any of those, so isn’t that a “No”?

Description : Is it ok for 2 fifteen year old girls to travel to a high school soccer game on the same bus with 40 teenage boys and two male coaches?

Last Answer : Why not offer to function as a chaperone? I’m sure the school would appreciate a volunteer.

Description : Do you think it would cheapen the respect given to the Congressional Medal of Honor if the wearers were allowed in national college and professional sporting events for free?

Last Answer : I think it is a wonderful sentiment. I do not think it would cheapen it.

Description : Why do people feel entitled to other people's property?

Last Answer : answer:I'm not sure what you're talking about. Example? But in general, people have to pay taxes; it's a fact of life. Even if we got rid of welfare, social security, and medicaid, you would ... 've been in awhile? Isn't that what social and fiscal conservatives want? How much lower can they get?

Description : What do rights mean to you?

Last Answer : Cheese!

Description : Does the cutting off of service to Wikileaks by its NH service provider, EveryDNS, not go against the state's motto "Live Free Or Die" and the very core of American political philosophy?

Last Answer : It’s unfortunate, but if you want freedom of speech for your site, you need to go elsewhere than the USA to host your site…

Description : After 15 years of house arrest, what would you do on your first day of freedom?

Last Answer : I would walk. I would go out to the woods and walk for miles on hiking trails, just to enjoy finally being able to feel the freedom of outdoors. And the next day, I would get up and go to a ... . I would be reluctant to go back inside each day, so afraid to lose the freedom of the outdoors again.

Description : What was your Independence Day?

Last Answer : When I took up my sword and shield to oppose the advancing Napoleonic army.

Description : I was just listening to the famous Dr. Martin Luther King speech. Would you say his dream has been completely materialized since the day he made that wonderful speech?

Last Answer : I believe Dr. King would be pleased with the progress but disappointed that after so long, there is still so much bigotry and racism in America.

Description : Can freedom be gained by giving up?

Last Answer : answer:Yes, but don't tell the venture capitalists that. Actually, you've (from your description) have taken a very Buddhist stance to the idea of objects. IMO, it's also the healthiest attitude towards ... . Get what you need and use it. Be happy with it. Everything else is just a distraction.

Description : What's a "Paid Protester"?

Last Answer : Somone who gets paid to protest.

Description : Now that Dragon has issued a voice to text application, can it be used to post on Fluther?

Last Answer : Here's how it works: You open the app. You press record. You talk. You press done. You wait for the trascription (which doesn't take long), and then you check it to make sure it's correct. ... ASAP even if you don't think you'll use it immediately. You will eventually want to use it for something.

Description : How are flutherites celebrating their fredom after the election?

Last Answer : I’m unemployed aka free from work lol

Description : Are there countries enjoying more freedom than the United States?

Last Answer : This depends on your definition of freedom. Different cultures value different aspects of freedom. This blog has an interesting perspective from an American in Sweden.

Description : Should the UN step in and hold new elections in Iran?

Last Answer : How exactly would this happen? It isn't like Iran has had a favorable-accommodating relationship with the UN already (can you say, nuclear inspectors?) Also, as much as I think the current Iranian ... that, so it doesn't seem feasible. Short of an invasion of Iran, this would never happen.

Description : Which was the worst state in the US during the time of slavery and segregation?

Last Answer : My guesses: Virginia, Georgia, or Mississippi.

Description : Are we really free in America?

Last Answer : I think we are as free as we can be and still be safe. We must realize law and order does not make us unfree. It make us civilized. Today to many people worry about peoples rights and feelings in an attempt to be politically correct. If anything I feel peoples freedoms inhibit other peoples freedoms

Description : In the locker room, at what point do you put your clothing on?

Last Answer : What’s wrong with naked?

Description : When you hear the term "Four wheeler", what kind of person comes to mind?

Last Answer : I couldn't have logged in fast enough to anwser this. okay, first let me say: it sucks that there will always be the people who go out and mess things up for those of us who actually give a ... . That is all that matters. Fifth: enjoy your passion. Hopefully others will catch on! hope I helped!

Description : Fears, Freedom, and Truth, do you have any recommendations?

Last Answer : Well, you’re gonna be hard pressed to find anything about freedom that doesn’t involve a political slant from the author/artist/producer/director.