Unpopular Opinions.

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MRnotlob606 wrote: »

this may be very unpopular , but I don't like the world cup

Unpopular, but you're far from alone I am bored to absolute tears by football

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESVjzf4FzyU

Fred Swanson

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Photo-Sniper

Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Queen make my ears bleed.

Shakespeare's Sister

BeerSteakBirds wrote: »

Nonsense. How exactly am I relieving a craving if I have a cigarette every 6 months and love it to bits ?

The same fascists would have apoplexy if someone tried to ban something near and dear to themselves , like beer for example . Or how about steaks , lets force you to be a vegan and see how calm you would be .
Whats that I hear from you ? My rights etc etc . Sorry I cant hear you above the sound of ''Animal cruelty , heart attack from saturated fat etc risks blah blah blah etc '

I don't really have an opinion on whether tobacco products should be banned or not, but steak and beer (unless abused) don't have anywhere near as high a cancer risk as smoking does, and the effects of them on other people aren't on a par with passive smoking.

BeerSteakBirds

Magaggie wrote: »

I don't really have an opinion on whether tobacco products should be banned or not, but steak and beer (unless abused) don't have anywhere near as high a cancer risk as smoking does, and the effects of them on other people aren't on a par with passive smoking.

ah but saturated fat , animal cruelty etc etc

You see ... once you go down the road of banning things because you dont like them , then everyone else will want to ban the stuff you like too because they dont like them and they will be well versed in articulating their justifications too . Either we live in a tolerant liberal democracy or we dont.

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I think we should ban people from needlessly banning things

RayM

BeerSteakBirds wrote: »

Nonsense. How exactly am I relieving a craving if I have a cigarette every 6 months and love it to bits ?

The same fascists would have apoplexy if someone tried to ban something near and dear to themselves , like beer for example . Or how about steaks , lets force you to be a vegan and see how calm you would be .
Whats that I hear from you ? My rights etc etc . Sorry I cant hear you above the sound of ''Animal cruelty , heart attack from saturated fat etc risks blah blah blah etc '

Sorry, I can barely read your post because I'm crying at the thought of you being deprived of your biannual cigarette.

I don't drink - and I don't particularly like alcohol or the culture surrounding it - but there are no logical arguments for banning it. Most drinkers are capable of drinking in moderation, and don't consume enough to cause any lasting harm. The same can't be said for most smokers.

BeerSteakBirds wrote:

You see ... once you go down the road of banning things because you dont like them , then everyone else will want to ban the stuff you like too because they dont like them and they will be well versed in articulating their justifications too . Either we live in a tolerant liberal democracy or we dont.

Living in a tolerant, liberal democracy shouldn't mean tolerating one of the most evil industries in the world - an industry that has made billions from getting children hooked on carcinogens.

pragmatic1

Magaggie wrote: »

I don't really have an opinion on whether tobacco products should be banned or not, but steak and beer (unless abused) don't have anywhere near as high a cancer risk as smoking does, and the effects of them on other people aren't on a par with passive smoking.

An unbalanced diet is almost as bad as smoking as far as cancer goes.

BeerSteakBirds

RayM wrote: »

Sorry, I can barely read your post because I'm crying at the thought of you being deprived of your biannual cigarette.

I won't be deprived. However I sense you were deprived at some stage in your life.

RayM wrote: »

I don't drink - and I don't particularly like alcohol or the culture surrounding it - but there are no logical arguments for banning it. Most drinkers are capable of drinking in moderation, and don't consume enough to cause any lasting harm. The same can't be said for most smokers.

You did seem like a dry shyte to me when I saw your earlier posts.

RayM wrote: »

Living in a tolerant, liberal democracy shouldn't mean tolerating one of the most evil industries in the world - an industry that has made billions from getting children hooked on carcinogens.

What a flair for the dramatic you have. The ''what if children argument'' can be abused to ban absolutely everything. It could be used to ban the internet and deprive you of your voice. [which in fairness would be the only upside :pac: ] . Kids grow up to be adults and enjoy adult things. You would keep us all at the kids stage of development. Parental responsibility is where it's at.

LorMal

I hate nationalism and patriotism. I think the worst way to categorise people is by their place of birth.

RayM

BeerSteakBirds wrote: »

I won't be deprived. However I sense you were deprived at some stage in your life.




You did seem like a dry shyte to me when I saw your earlier posts.

Unsurprisingly, your terms of abuse are about as mature, original and intelligent as your arguments.

BeerSteakBirds wrote:

What a flair for the dramatic you have. The ''what if children argument'' can be abused to ban absolutely everything. It could be used to ban the internet and deprive you of your voice. [which in fairness would be the only upside ] . Kids grow up to be adults and enjoy adult things. You would keep us all at the kids stage of development. Parental responsibility is where it's at.

The tactics of the tobacco industry are well-documented. It's hardly 'dramatic' to describe it as evil. And it's hardly inaccurate to state that the vast majority of smokers take up the habit before they're legally old enough to make such a life-changing decision. Getting children hooked - That's how the tobacco industry recruits new customers to replace those who die prematurely.

The tobacco industry doesn't deserve to be tolerated.

PopePalpatine

Frank Lee Midere wrote: »

My unpopular opinions are.

1) Ireland is one of the best and freest countries in the world, even Europe, and that has been true since independence.

Perhaps it was one of the freest in Europe in the 30s and 40s, when fascism cast a shadow over much of it. I'd like to see you repeat that line about Ireland being "free" to the victims of the industrial schools and the Magdalene Laundries.

2) the self flagulating about our past is a form of post colonial hang up. A self hatred. The colonial powers tend not to discuss their crimes.

How do you define this "self-flagellating"? Is it the mere mention of the crimes inflicted upon the weakest in society (the LGBT, women, children etc)? Is it any sort of comparison between Ireland and Franco's Spain?

3) Protestantism is more historically guilty of genocide than Catholicism.

Is that supposed to get Catholicism off the hook? The Mewling Quinn would love you if he was capable of such an act.

4) the enlightenment led at first to a reduction in human morality and an increase in genocide, colonialism and capital crimes. Fetishing the enlightenment is a privilege of colonial powers.

Please elaborate upon this. How did the Enlightenment encourage genocide, colonialism and capital crimes? The main colonial powers of Europe (Britain, France, Spain, Portugal etc.) began building their empires in the 16th century, long before the likes of Rousseau and Locke were eggs in their mothers' ovaries.

The King of Moo

That Dean was a stupidhead.

BeerWolf

My opinions are almost always ignored, and thus unpopular - I wonder why?

A sizable proportion of Boards.ie users are lonely and were bullied at school.

Many also would approve of these monstrosities


Not being smug, nor would I include myself in that category (honestly!), I often get on really well with introverted people, and think I am borderline that way inclined myself.

Rothko

Miley Cyrus is one of the unsexiest people on the planet.

jimgoose

Deleted User wrote: »

...Many also would approve of these monstrosities...

They're brilliant, them! Be the job with the latest Harley-Davidson XLSFSCCCYZ Fat-Arse Bob Night-Shyte Hawk. :cool:

Nodin

Deleted User wrote: »

A sizable proportion of Boards.ie users are lonely and were bullied at school.

Many also would approve of these monstrosities

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Not my cup of tay, and I'm a boot man.

This is what ye want
http://www.scorpioshoes.com/mens-2/boots-6/grinders-high-ranger-mens-leather-calf-41203-15462_zoom.jpg

suicide_circus

Nodin wrote: »

Not my cup of tay, and I'm a boot man.

This is what ye want
http://www.scorpioshoes.com/mens-2/boots-6/grinders-high-ranger-mens-leather-calf-41203-15462_zoom.jpg

Yeah I'm a boot man myself


http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1363200283/Sexy-genuine-leather-knee-length-boots-high-heels-winter-women-boots-martin-boots-lace-up-beautiful.jpg

Not on me I must stress!

wp_rathead

I don't think the Suarez bite was THAT bad. Obvo a red and a ban- but compared to a tackle that could end a players career or a elbow/headbutt that could cause serious injury to a skull?

(And no, im not a Liverpool fan before anyone says so ha)

suicide_circus

wprathead wrote: »

I don't think the Suarez bite was THAT bad. Obvo a red and a ban- but compared to a tackle that could end a players career or a elbow/headbutt that could cause serious injury to a skull?

(And no, im not a Liverpool fan before anyone says so ha)

I honestly think the guy isnt 100% right in the head. Biting people live on tv and expecting to get away with it?

DEFTLEFTHAND

wprathead wrote: »

I don't think the Suarez bite was THAT bad. Obvo a red and a ban- but compared to a tackle that could end a players career or a elbow/headbutt that could cause serious injury to a skull?

(And no, im not a Liverpool fan before anyone says so ha)

I think it perturbs people more because it's animalistic behaviour. It's not something you associate a human being with doing.

Balmed Out

Its kind of an ott punishment for a taboo rather then being very dangerous

Cienciano

LorMal wrote: »

I think the worst way to categorise people is by their place of birth.

The yanks are the worst at doing that

newmug

LorMal wrote: »

I hate nationalism and patriotism. I think the worst way to categorise people is by their place of birth.

I couldn't DISagree more. I think we need way more pro-Irishness in society in general, especially in schools. AND youngsters should be made do a year in the army.




My unpopular opinion - I hate tattoos.

Amirani

newmug wrote: »

I couldn't DISagree more. I think we need way more pro-Irishness in society in general, especially in schools. AND youngsters should be made do a year in the army.

Why exactly?

Shakespeare's Sister

Suas11 wrote: »

Miley Cyrus is one of the unsexiest people on the planet.

That's unpopular?!

Deleted User wrote: »

A sizable proportion of Boards.ie users are lonely and were bullied at school.

THAT's unpopular?!! :eek:

Shakespeare's Sister

Balmed Out wrote: »

Its kind of an ott punishment for a taboo rather then being very dangerous

It's like punching someone though - surely a pretty serious offence on the sporting field? Particularly when it's not the guy's first time doing so.
Idiotic thug tbh.

newmug

Diego Simeone wrote: »

Why exactly?

You'll have to expand a bit, why to what part?

Wacker The Attacker

Suas11 wrote: »

Miley Cyrus is one of the unsexiest people on the planet.

I'd ride the hole off her.