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Most Underrated Destination?
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Most Underrated Destination?
Sometimes you wind up in a place you never wanted to go .. and it rocks.
Montenegro, Albania, Slovenia, Romania, Gambia, Israel
wasn't really enthused as these were all group trips but fucking hell they were all sick. You could tell em you were going to Somalia and i would probably go with you nowadays, the world is vast, interesting and beautiful
wasn't really enthused as these were all group trips but fucking hell they were all sick. You could tell em you were going to Somalia and i would probably go with you nowadays, the world is vast, interesting and beautiful
Romania is fantastic👍….Transylvania genuinely spooky…lively and young street drinking culture…stunning women (all vampires obvs)…
I'll second that. I travelled from Cornwall to Bucharest by train last year, them onto Bulgaria. Romania is bloody stunning, especially as the train line followed the Danube and you could see across into Serbia.
krakow poland exemplifies many eras of europe with castles, squares and poignant reminders of ww2. the people are very friendly and the salt mines are a wonder of the world - the spot in the pic is carved out of salt hundreds of feet below ground.
Vietnam or Laos. Vietnam blew me away. Favourite spots were Hoi An, Tay Ninh and Can Thó. Stunning.
Please god don’t leave the city centre/Cape Town it’s like a different world outside of the capital but I’m from Cape Town ( originally) it’s actually a very western cosmopolitan place like London with a cool “woke” downtown full of expensive bars and Islington/camden style living.
It’s also on the beach with a Mediterranean style climate 1 hour from most national park and safaris.
Despite what you hear in the new it’s actually a pretty good place to live
It’s also on the beach with a Mediterranean style climate 1 hour from most national park and safaris.
Despite what you hear in the new it’s actually a pretty good place to live
Yes and Cape Town could use a lot more awokening, the legacy weighs heavy after a while.
Cape Town is literally the last safe place left in South Africa , heavy legacy maybe but the cape is great and comparable to California in the 90s
I was lucky enough to work on festivals/concerts and did a tour of Denmark that place surprised me really nice people, amazing beaches , also the outer Hebrides had amazing beaches
Kolkata. Didn't expect to like it. It is now my favourite city. So intense. Wonderful people. Great food. Amazing architecture.
West Co Kerry, Ireland. All along the wild atlantic way, Kenmare, Sneem, Glenbeigh, Killarney to name a few stops. So many good spots to stop, fire one up or have a pint and enjoy.
Honestly County Clare in Southern Ireland, my uncle married an Irish girl and moved there.
It really is like father ted there, your neighbours not for miles but you go into the local village and it’s just five pubs all joined on to each other.
The friendliest people I’ve ever met, it almost made not having anything to smoke for a week bearable…almost.
It really is like father ted there, your neighbours not for miles but you go into the local village and it’s just five pubs all joined on to each other.
The friendliest people I’ve ever met, it almost made not having anything to smoke for a week bearable…almost.
Kampot in Cambodia, went for a week last year and stayed for 3 months.
Beautiful scenery, can blaze pretty much anywhere in most western owned restaurants and bars at least. 50cent beers and a wacky expat crowd. Going back later this year too hopefully for a year 😜
Beautiful scenery, can blaze pretty much anywhere in most western owned restaurants and bars at least. 50cent beers and a wacky expat crowd. Going back later this year too hopefully for a year 😜
Think they've finished the concrete road now!
I'm in SR now, for the long haul I hope 😆
I'm in SR now, for the long haul I hope 😆
If you’re South Asia bound , Laos although has a clear tourist path nowadays very easy to leave it , Borneo for amazing wildlife that if we carry on will probably be gone in a few years, Hampi in india like being on a weird cross between Mars and ancient civilizations , jailsalmer india again ancient city, for the smokers the himilayas in india
New Zealand is easily the most beautiful place I've ever been. Absolutely stunning. I wasn't particularly excited about going there at first, I thought it would be a bit boring, but after spending a few days on the North Island I completely fell in love with it. I even considered living there for a while.
We drove down from Auckland to Wellington and must have taken thousands of pictures. It's breathtaking. Probably the best two weeks I've ever spent abroad in my life.
When we left Wellington we flew to Melbourne, Australia, (which i was really excited about visiting) and it has to be the single most overrated city on the planet. Couldn't wait to leave. Absolute dump.
Funny how these things turn out sometimes!
Just my opinion though. No offence Melbournians 😉
Cheers BB 😊👍🍻
We drove down from Auckland to Wellington and must have taken thousands of pictures. It's breathtaking. Probably the best two weeks I've ever spent abroad in my life.
When we left Wellington we flew to Melbourne, Australia, (which i was really excited about visiting) and it has to be the single most overrated city on the planet. Couldn't wait to leave. Absolute dump.
Funny how these things turn out sometimes!
Just my opinion though. No offence Melbournians 😉
Cheers BB 😊👍🍻
I didn't, but oddly enough my phone did!
I left it on the plane from Wellington to Melbourne which flew back to Christchurch where the airport staff found it and mailed it to Aus for me. So my phone has been to more places around the world than I have!
I definitely plan to go back and visit the south island, I've heard only great things. Its such a long way away though or I'd go there all the time.
24 hour flights.... 😒
Cheers BB 😊👍🍻
I left it on the plane from Wellington to Melbourne which flew back to Christchurch where the airport staff found it and mailed it to Aus for me. So my phone has been to more places around the world than I have!
I definitely plan to go back and visit the south island, I've heard only great things. Its such a long way away though or I'd go there all the time.
24 hour flights.... 😒
Cheers BB 😊👍🍻
I’d love to visit NZ, I can speak a bit of Maori because I used to play online with some Maori mates and they’re some of the nicest down to earth people I’ve ever met
Considering it’s just a ferry ride they are completely different worlds…north is all sheep, rolling plains, and long beaches.. South is mad glaciers, extreme sports & penguins…just crazy 🤩👍
Have to say some great picks in this convo the one for me personally is cornwall on a warm clear night the sky is amazing to just be at one with nature and look up at it ;)
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BEST ACTIVITY WHILE STONED
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BEST ACTIVITY WHILE STONED
What your favourite activity and place while stoned ?? Mountains, football, dancing , films,running or four poster bed 😵💫
Love running on edibles. If you’ve ever run sober and experienced a ‘runners high’ - kind of like being in flow state 100% in the present moment, it’s a good feeling anyway. It’s actually the endocanniboid system kicking in, so if you get a little buzz on before running it times it by 100 and feels fantastic, like I can move my consciousness into my legs almost. Can feel it working on inflammation too during and after. Works similar with lifting too. Anyone that exercises, if you can do it safely high it’s worth trying, opened up discovering a whole new way of being high for me that I wish I’d discovered earlier! Weed making people lazy is 100% a myth down to how you approach getting high.
Disclaimer: I’m not a scientist and I also smoke alotta weed so the above science might be completely made up.
Disclaimer: I’m not a scientist and I also smoke alotta weed so the above science might be completely made up.
Totally a myth!! Weed doesn’t make people lazy at all. And weed doesn’t make you want to stay indoors all the time either - that’s a personal choice, as well as based on safety of course. Some people might not agree, but weed doesn’t affect the memory either. What really causes memory loss is stress and trauma.. but totally recoverable too.
In my experience, it definitely effects my memory, but it’s more to do with my hierarchy of priorities when I’m stoned. In other words, I get easily distracted from the mundane when faced by shiny things.
Lol no I agree I never used to excercise much at all. but Mtb on the trails and tracks about here high is the best ever it definitely make you more focused most of time 😂
Yeah I'm not that big on "organised" exercise but I love to get out on the trails on the MTB. If I'm high then I definitely go quite a bit slower, just taking in the scenery. Some nice trails & woods in my area.
Mtb for sure. Huge forest nearby get high go night riding. Get a high lumen light strap it on away you go🌬 forest trails are so different at night and you bump into the odd longhorn to give you a little fright here and there👍🤛
Night riding is definitely something I need to do more often. It's amazing just how different the whole landscape is in the dark & definitely more hazards. No Longhorns near me tho.. 😁 👍🤛
Not got the minerals for mountain biking, pretty popular where I am though. Bet doing it high is intense as balls
Interesting! Love a bit of MTB but never tried it while high as I wasn’t sure how it would go. Might have to give it a try this week. What’s everyone smoking before a ride then?
I tend to smoke 💨💨whatever I have if riding especially if out on my own totally zone in to the riding experience 🤗😂
Just don’t go overboard ✌️
Just don’t go overboard ✌️
Still good experiments tho ?
If scientists can get paid for finding out frogs explode @ 210 for 30 min in your air fryer I’m sure we can get a go fund you going lol 😂
If scientists can get paid for finding out frogs explode @ 210 for 30 min in your air fryer I’m sure we can get a go fund you going lol 😂
Hands down has to be with good friends, talking shit and just having a right laugh and I mean friends friends people you know and trust 100% getting absolutely torn apart (in a good way that only friends like that get away with) if you have that then if I’m honest getting high anywhere is perfect.
I’m lucky to live near the coast so ma dogs 🐕 beach! 20 pit stop take it all in and just realise it’s all first world 🌎 problems (the amount of shit I’ve sorted over the years high Af just giving yourself that time but still high of course)
And also in my top 3 is got to be the inappropriate high! Something stupid like and this never happened but just say a formal gathering like a wedding or important dinner, kids school show and in your head your thinking 🤔 fuck this I know what can make this situation better.
Your sitting next to some random at a wedding ripping in 97% vape while he’s trying to make small talk, your trying to be polite but your missies is giving you that are you fucking for real 😳 look lol
Full disclaimer any events or persons in the above story is fiction and any resemblance of any events are purely quintessential and in no way a true reflection of events that unfolded at all lol 😂
I’m lucky to live near the coast so ma dogs 🐕 beach! 20 pit stop take it all in and just realise it’s all first world 🌎 problems (the amount of shit I’ve sorted over the years high Af just giving yourself that time but still high of course)
And also in my top 3 is got to be the inappropriate high! Something stupid like and this never happened but just say a formal gathering like a wedding or important dinner, kids school show and in your head your thinking 🤔 fuck this I know what can make this situation better.
Your sitting next to some random at a wedding ripping in 97% vape while he’s trying to make small talk, your trying to be polite but your missies is giving you that are you fucking for real 😳 look lol
Full disclaimer any events or persons in the above story is fiction and any resemblance of any events are purely quintessential and in no way a true reflection of events that unfolded at all lol 😂
Hahahaha. Snap. School run and the wedding. Made the food taste banging and the music was fire and the fire eater was a surprise the decor was godfather/dictator chic/new money/versace. It was insane. It was all a blur, I still don't know what was real.
I like to get super high on chocolate bars mixed with mushrooms and Moroccan hash end go to the National Forest and take pics of rocks with faces and designs I "see" in the stone.
Combine 3 with cosplay, pop tarts but of Alf/ mork & mindy playing in the back! sorted lol
You know I’m joking bigbum lol
You know I’m joking bigbum lol
Don’t man I’ve been enjoying my Monday and to high for this shit lol just unintentionally had an image of someone dressed as Alf pumping someone dressed as Mindy 🤦♂️ Think 🤔 I’ll leave the vape a bit the now lol
Vape away buddy😎🌬🤣 remember to keep hydrated 🫵🍀 blowing smoke in fly’s faces hoping they will fck off and crash out somewhere 🤣🤣🤣 lol not really 🤔
Spending too much time on here out the sun! Wishing my bank account to magically increase to pay for what's in my cart
Vr porn on ma couch wae the doors shut so the weans don't catch me .just wish the wife would though 😕
I've been high for over 15 years now so there's not much I don't enjoy high, I certainly prefer high to sober and anyway some things that stick out as most enjoyable. Wondering around on clear nights, listening to music, kayaking/water sports, playing with dogs/animals.
If it's a nice day then outside for a wander in the countryside for sure. Or a good bike ride. Otherwise some good Sci-Fi or Music and chill. Four poster bed can be fun too 😝
I really enjoy going out for a hike, this time of year I go searching for mushrooms not to eat just to find.
I do nature photography. And being stoned makes the long waiting much nicer. I absorb myself into the natural world. That and sex! 😂
Snorkeling over a tropical coral reef full of fish and sea life is hands down one of the best things to do stoned.
Now the munros ye canny beat!!
What a reward when you get to the top if it’s a clear day and you have a few ready rolled time to get the jetboil out and get yourself a brew and sit back and enjoy some of the best views in the world..
What a reward when you get to the top if it’s a clear day and you have a few ready rolled time to get the jetboil out and get yourself a brew and sit back and enjoy some of the best views in the world..
You are really lucky having easy access to such an amazing area! It looks stunning up there.
We are spoiled buddy just the weathers shite lol and the killer midges eat you alive but appart from that it all 😊
Knees are fucked now. 🙁
BTW, don’t pass the wee hills by. I’d go up the cobbler any day of the week and twice on a Sunday rather than drag my arse up that big bing up Glen Shee. Cairn well, I think?
Then there’s the Assynt hills. There are few Munros as fine as Quinaig or Suilven. ❤️❤️❤️
BTW, don’t pass the wee hills by. I’d go up the cobbler any day of the week and twice on a Sunday rather than drag my arse up that big bing up Glen Shee. Cairn well, I think?
Then there’s the Assynt hills. There are few Munros as fine as Quinaig or Suilven. ❤️❤️❤️
Star-gazing in my garden on a warm summer's night with a big bag of Cadbury's giant chocolate buttons close to hand. Don't chew! Just pop one on my tongue and let it melt into my Indica-addled senses. Or, alternatively, watching a good comedy with like-minded friends. Recently watched Alpha Papa after a sesh - bloody hilarious!
Joints: Music and Drive countryside, make us wanna connect with nature. Lately been taking drives to Drone Fly zones, get hight and put flying glasses on and just enjoy the view from the drones perspective :))
Edibles : just go swimming and spa :)) pure laziness
Bong: Cancel all meetings , get into cosy sofa and watch documentaries with a blanked out face , LoL. It could be most boring documentary to watch when sober, but when hit the double hitter bong - you deep literally everything is been said :)))
Edibles : just go swimming and spa :)) pure laziness
Bong: Cancel all meetings , get into cosy sofa and watch documentaries with a blanked out face , LoL. It could be most boring documentary to watch when sober, but when hit the double hitter bong - you deep literally everything is been said :)))
I have a wee bird feeder in a nice wee wood near home. I take a hammock and a tarp there and relax. That’s about the extent of my bushcraft. 😂
It started as a photography project, but now it’s about the wildlife.
It started as a photography project, but now it’s about the wildlife.
So many options to pick from answering this post...
I think I better get stoned to think about this properly lol
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I think I better get stoned to think about this properly lol
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Getting creative with music. After smoking some good sativa, I love to stay up all night playing the synthesizer. I can get lost in it for hours!
Music! whether in my front room or live music in a big field - enhances the enjoyment for me everytime. Perfect.
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dinner with the in-laws
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Can't imagine any other way ;)
Just white-up those eyes boy! And don't be shy, bring some for the fam just in-case..!
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Just white-up those eyes boy! And don't be shy, bring some for the fam just in-case..!
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Tupac murder case re-opened
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Sounds like they will be developing the corner he got shot on, with Vegas there must be an angle.
Duane Davis, gang leader and former associate of Suge Knight has been charged with Tupac's Murder.
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How Would You Save the Roman Empire?
cool spot can i ask where it is?
The barbarians might have finished them off but the Romans did it to themselves. Extraordinary powers given to an Augustus wind up producing a Caligula.
I've always wondered about a time line where as Christians they see the immorality of slavery and we wind up with an industrial revolution a thousand years earlier :)
I think they saved lots with Constantinople and Christianity. We still use a lot of their language today and even arts, law and engineering.
We are still in the Roman Empire, only the 2nd coming, the International one which spans across the continents. The Romans never lost, neither the ££££s.....
This is the future boys, complete fucked up western existence
This is the future boys, complete fucked up western existence
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False THC percentages are not just a problem in Europe
But it’s actually a bigger problem in the USA
without accurate lab testing and. It fraudulent reports we cannot tell
I’ve smoked flower which has supposed to be lower in THC compared to another and felt a more euphoric high
Let’s not forget the role of terpenes!
We plan on bringing more products forward. With true THC percentages!
But it’s actually a bigger problem in the USA
without accurate lab testing and. It fraudulent reports we cannot tell
I’ve smoked flower which has supposed to be lower in THC compared to another and felt a more euphoric high
Let’s not forget the role of terpenes!
We plan on bringing more products forward. With true THC percentages!
You mentioned THC-O, which is a synthetic cannabinoid, which can be/ is dangerous. Are you going to be clear with consumers if that's in your product? The fact that you mentioned THC-O is a concern, I probably won't buy from you as a result. Good luck x
Sorry to be a pain in the arse but THC-O don’t know much about it but from what I do know is like honeybandit84 said it’s mostly unknown area. Used as a loophole to bypass federal regulations.
This is my confusion? You have two listings atm flower and hash. You mentioned that your reputation is built on THC - O products.
THC-O are all components that can be isolated and converted from CBD isolate as stated.
Sorry if I’m being stupid but how can the two products have THC O especially the flower? Hash ok it can be added.
Can you clarify
Thanks in advance.
This is my confusion? You have two listings atm flower and hash. You mentioned that your reputation is built on THC - O products.
THC-O are all components that can be isolated and converted from CBD isolate as stated.
Sorry if I’m being stupid but how can the two products have THC O especially the flower? Hash ok it can be added.
Can you clarify
Thanks in advance.
no we dont sell THC-O anymore
we dont need to in the UK
we are not fearful of severe punitive measures
Many isolates from cannabis are not naturally derived
this doesnt deem it unsafe
however questionable
we do not plan on using any products or derivatives other than the Gold we all know as Delta 9
our flower and hash is amazing quality
trust me
SUMO
we dont need to in the UK
we are not fearful of severe punitive measures
Many isolates from cannabis are not naturally derived
this doesnt deem it unsafe
however questionable
we do not plan on using any products or derivatives other than the Gold we all know as Delta 9
our flower and hash is amazing quality
trust me
SUMO
Marketing has got us hooked on “bangs for bucks”- the stronger the better and the better value. With weed that in my opinion is complete bollocks- the best highs I have ever had did not come from the strongest product. Also CBD falls away as THC increases and the benefits can be lost.
THC % is not a big selling point for me anymore and I don’t even care if it’s not shown, but I think it’s important for inexperienced users because the journey is a long fun one and you don’t have to start by blowing your noodle! 🤯
THC % is not a big selling point for me anymore and I don’t even care if it’s not shown, but I think it’s important for inexperienced users because the journey is a long fun one and you don’t have to start by blowing your noodle! 🤯
Hi Danksumo,
I could not agree more regarding THC % overall.
For me it’s like the manufacturer telling you that you get 40 miles to the gallon.
Aye, I might in test conditions.
In real world terms it’s more like 30 depending on how and where I’m driving.
I don’t want to be the one to point out that. Somewhat you have answered your own question 🙋♂️
without accurate lab testing and. It fraudulent reports we cannot tell.
I did notice that on your two listings. There are no THC levels ? But then I read your manifesto 🙄. Me bad but like everything unless you have products that can be traced back to the manufacture/dispensary. We will never know ???
I 100% agree that THC level is definitely not the be all and end all. terpenes and a lot of outside factors contribute to the overall stone. Not just the product. That’s just my opinion
I have no reason to doubt your claims what so ever. You gear looks good and wish you the best of luck in your LB adventure
I could not agree more regarding THC % overall.
For me it’s like the manufacturer telling you that you get 40 miles to the gallon.
Aye, I might in test conditions.
In real world terms it’s more like 30 depending on how and where I’m driving.
I don’t want to be the one to point out that. Somewhat you have answered your own question 🙋♂️
without accurate lab testing and. It fraudulent reports we cannot tell.
I did notice that on your two listings. There are no THC levels ? But then I read your manifesto 🙄. Me bad but like everything unless you have products that can be traced back to the manufacture/dispensary. We will never know ???
I 100% agree that THC level is definitely not the be all and end all. terpenes and a lot of outside factors contribute to the overall stone. Not just the product. That’s just my opinion
I have no reason to doubt your claims what so ever. You gear looks good and wish you the best of luck in your LB adventure
Thanks for the response and clarification 👌I thought I missed something
What’s with the THC O chat. I’ll be honest as soon as I seen that it was a nope from me
What’s with the THC O chat. I’ll be honest as soon as I seen that it was a nope from me
Agreed somewhat. I would say I would like to know the low THC strains and anything mental but everything in between. I’m much like you 👌
Couldn’t give a fuck! And welcome onboard ❤️
No offence meant at all, it’s like when people talk only bhp in cars 😂
From my own seed grows and purchases on here, some of the lower ones or not mentioned at all have the best flavour, effects and other attributes.
a banging pic and personal description will peak my interest more than an over 9000% thc rating.
Get real reviews from peeps on here, I’m even more likely to buy.
Hope that helps mate
No offence meant at all, it’s like when people talk only bhp in cars 😂
From my own seed grows and purchases on here, some of the lower ones or not mentioned at all have the best flavour, effects and other attributes.
a banging pic and personal description will peak my interest more than an over 9000% thc rating.
Get real reviews from peeps on here, I’m even more likely to buy.
Hope that helps mate
Meh, you fell for my last claim of 8260% THC.
It was that good you couldn't even light it before you went into a coma... for 40 years.
"FIRE!!!" (seriously though, what does that even mean??)
Maybe I'll start a new one...
"LIGHTENING"
So much bullshit on here it's hard to navigate through it.
Hope you're well buddy.
Cheers BB 😊👍🍻
It was that good you couldn't even light it before you went into a coma... for 40 years.
"FIRE!!!" (seriously though, what does that even mean??)
Maybe I'll start a new one...
"LIGHTENING"
So much bullshit on here it's hard to navigate through it.
Hope you're well buddy.
Cheers BB 😊👍🍻
You’re a good one bb 🤜
I like your honest and personal descriptions, always been bang on 🔥
I like your honest and personal descriptions, always been bang on 🔥
Apparently California has a 10% allowance for THC results. So something testing 20% could be marketed at 30%.
People who still buy based on THC % are asking to be screwed. It's not reliable and it doesn't directly impact the high you have.
People who still buy based on THC % are asking to be screwed. It's not reliable and it doesn't directly impact the high you have.
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Study of cannabis use and sleep disturbances
did they isolate for other substances like drinking? together with cannabis its worse sleeping than either substance alone. at least with my self stud…
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Study of cannabis use and sleep disturbances
Study of the association between cannabis use and sleep disturbances in a large sample of French University students: The likelihood of insomnia was significantly higher by 45% in cannabis users compared to non-users. The estimates steadily increased with frequency of use.
Sounds like a load of rubbish to me....
'Morning'
Aw feck it's 4:30am....🤔
Cheers BB 💚
'Morning'
Aw feck it's 4:30am....🤔
Cheers BB 💚
Makes sense to me
As much as I use cannabis to sleep if i'm being totally honest the rest doesn't feel as deep as when I fall asleep naturally. The problem is I don't tend to fall asleep naturally easily. catch 22
As much as I use cannabis to sleep if i'm being totally honest the rest doesn't feel as deep as when I fall asleep naturally. The problem is I don't tend to fall asleep naturally easily. catch 22
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A.I. Hallucination (wikipedia)
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what if we let the boomers die?
Places should be open to people that are tested or recovered.
what if we let the boomers die?
just playing devil's advocate here literally. and I know there's a zillion boomers right here on lb.
but we are shutting down the planet, this is the largest mutual effort in history. the only thing that compares is oddly enough, war.
in war old leaders decide to send young people to their death, wiping them out and their many potential offspring. yet the old are especially protected. this doesn't make sense in any societal or evolutionary way it just serves the self interest of the old - who happen to be the rulers calling this shot.
now the young are called up again, in history's largest timeout they will lose finances, jobs and sanity as they are terrified into submission to save .0001 of the population, nearly all of who will die from other causes within a few years.
im not really advocating we let anyone die, i am happy to sacrifice for them further than this but lets call this what it is, the story that is always hidden. self interest from the ruling class.
but we are shutting down the planet, this is the largest mutual effort in history. the only thing that compares is oddly enough, war.
in war old leaders decide to send young people to their death, wiping them out and their many potential offspring. yet the old are especially protected. this doesn't make sense in any societal or evolutionary way it just serves the self interest of the old - who happen to be the rulers calling this shot.
now the young are called up again, in history's largest timeout they will lose finances, jobs and sanity as they are terrified into submission to save .0001 of the population, nearly all of who will die from other causes within a few years.
im not really advocating we let anyone die, i am happy to sacrifice for them further than this but lets call this what it is, the story that is always hidden. self interest from the ruling class.
I disagree strongly with the war comparison - that's not an example of a mutual effort, but the opposite: it's an example of large scale confrontation. People were called up to defend/attack from other people. MILLIONS of people died over YEARS.
This is a public health crisis, not a war. And the young haven't been called up, keyworkers, carers and health staff have. When I've been out and about with my family, it's fairly clear that the younger generations are the least bothered by what's going on, and aren't necessarily abiding by the guidelines to any effective degree.
And sadly, I don't think this is even something defined by the self interest of the ruling class. I think it's exposed the current ruling class is about as clueless as it ever had been. Johnson's flabby ensemble of random wankers have never at any point been good leaders. They got there off the back of a dishonest, divisionary Brexit campaign based on some entirely different agenda. They now have absolutely no idea what they're doing.
Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to humanity that if a democracy is to succeed, you can only back honest, able and skilled statesmen. Anyone less means we're fucked if there's any deviation from their intended narrative.
I don't blame anyone in this scenario. It's a collective human failure that it escalated to this scale. What I think matters now is the outlook, vision and ability of the leaders that might rebuild for the future. In 2019, world leadership probably never looked so weak... in the entirety of human history. And in the UK, we've currently got one of the most inept setups. BUT. Look at Starmer circling, look what we need to overcome, look what we want to build.
Give it a year or two and I think HOPE will be a usable word again. The Johnson/Trump/Bullshit breed need to move aside.
This is a public health crisis, not a war. And the young haven't been called up, keyworkers, carers and health staff have. When I've been out and about with my family, it's fairly clear that the younger generations are the least bothered by what's going on, and aren't necessarily abiding by the guidelines to any effective degree.
And sadly, I don't think this is even something defined by the self interest of the ruling class. I think it's exposed the current ruling class is about as clueless as it ever had been. Johnson's flabby ensemble of random wankers have never at any point been good leaders. They got there off the back of a dishonest, divisionary Brexit campaign based on some entirely different agenda. They now have absolutely no idea what they're doing.
Hopefully it will serve as a reminder to humanity that if a democracy is to succeed, you can only back honest, able and skilled statesmen. Anyone less means we're fucked if there's any deviation from their intended narrative.
I don't blame anyone in this scenario. It's a collective human failure that it escalated to this scale. What I think matters now is the outlook, vision and ability of the leaders that might rebuild for the future. In 2019, world leadership probably never looked so weak... in the entirety of human history. And in the UK, we've currently got one of the most inept setups. BUT. Look at Starmer circling, look what we need to overcome, look what we want to build.
Give it a year or two and I think HOPE will be a usable word again. The Johnson/Trump/Bullshit breed need to move aside.
Yes but the fact that people are even looking to politicians in an era of science, free flow of information and consensus building media - why the fuck do we still have the twats?
I know my case is extreme, but its not just old people who need protecting. My son is 2 years old and immunocompromised from chemotherapy. I don't fully believe in the lockdown but it is a bit more assuring for me that it isn't running rampant out there.
You definitely have a point.
The approach of "us-versus-them' is in fact a very European way of dealing with matters.
Indifference to social position, and consequently, acceptance of one's social status no matter what it is, became somehow a doctrine and a duty in the current world (if we are honest to ourselves): it is really the ideal philosophy, an ideological superstructure adequate to peacefully govern our world, conquered with its own consent.
'The old" send "the young" to wars. Because, "the young" (well, all ages really) willingly accept, for example, army duty.
It is only natural, that in current situation, "the young" are contemplating 'retaliation'. :)
I think, the value of a human life became something very insignificant.
Young people wait on the old to die in retirement homes, old are upset with the young, that they show no respect, etc.
A vicious circle.
And we do not really value human life, because we do not understand the concept of self-worth.
Which is nowadays confused with 'pouvoir d'achat', like they say in french (ability to buy). Just look at who the majority of humans are looking up to (movie stars, ufc fighters, etc.)
The thing is, we are never independent or self-made, and we all hopefully will be old one day too. So what connects old and young is gratitude.
No life is more important than another, whether it is an old life or a young one.
And no ideology or state will defend this point at all times, speaking sociologically or/and economically. It is self-damaging to an ideology or a state.
Should we or should we not do this or that? I don't know. Each individual should decide for himself.
I know that generalising (oh those olds, oh those youngs, oh those russians, oh those arabs, oh those french, oh those - would be an insult to my own intelligence.
A boomer is different from another boomer. And i am a survivor and want my children to be survivors too.
I may be never be in a position where i can decide on a broader scale of "should we or should we not".
But i can decide on my personal level and i just value life more than i value my ego.
Here is my humble opinion.
Thank you for being brave and raising this point.
It is important to discuss without fear to offend.
That is what freedom of speech is no?
The approach of "us-versus-them' is in fact a very European way of dealing with matters.
Indifference to social position, and consequently, acceptance of one's social status no matter what it is, became somehow a doctrine and a duty in the current world (if we are honest to ourselves): it is really the ideal philosophy, an ideological superstructure adequate to peacefully govern our world, conquered with its own consent.
'The old" send "the young" to wars. Because, "the young" (well, all ages really) willingly accept, for example, army duty.
It is only natural, that in current situation, "the young" are contemplating 'retaliation'. :)
I think, the value of a human life became something very insignificant.
Young people wait on the old to die in retirement homes, old are upset with the young, that they show no respect, etc.
A vicious circle.
And we do not really value human life, because we do not understand the concept of self-worth.
Which is nowadays confused with 'pouvoir d'achat', like they say in french (ability to buy). Just look at who the majority of humans are looking up to (movie stars, ufc fighters, etc.)
The thing is, we are never independent or self-made, and we all hopefully will be old one day too. So what connects old and young is gratitude.
No life is more important than another, whether it is an old life or a young one.
And no ideology or state will defend this point at all times, speaking sociologically or/and economically. It is self-damaging to an ideology or a state.
Should we or should we not do this or that? I don't know. Each individual should decide for himself.
I know that generalising (oh those olds, oh those youngs, oh those russians, oh those arabs, oh those french, oh those - would be an insult to my own intelligence.
A boomer is different from another boomer. And i am a survivor and want my children to be survivors too.
I may be never be in a position where i can decide on a broader scale of "should we or should we not".
But i can decide on my personal level and i just value life more than i value my ego.
Here is my humble opinion.
Thank you for being brave and raising this point.
It is important to discuss without fear to offend.
That is what freedom of speech is no?
Very thoughtful post (what a pleasure to read this instead of another sycophantic review), thank you for it my bigga.
I'm going to differ on one point. I think the perceived value of life is heading up and pretty much always has.
We are in the midst of the greatest human sacrifice for the least number of lives (in relative terms) ever.
Today's wars kill fewer in total than we lost in a week in WW1 or 2.
Murder rates are way down compared to history.
The financial investment made to squeeze out a few more years is more substantial than even our most recent ancestors could ever imagine.
There's lots more stats like this, they are hard to see when media profits from perceived conflict and makes everything look cataclysmic to get your attention.
I'm going to differ on one point. I think the perceived value of life is heading up and pretty much always has.
We are in the midst of the greatest human sacrifice for the least number of lives (in relative terms) ever.
Today's wars kill fewer in total than we lost in a week in WW1 or 2.
Murder rates are way down compared to history.
The financial investment made to squeeze out a few more years is more substantial than even our most recent ancestors could ever imagine.
There's lots more stats like this, they are hard to see when media profits from perceived conflict and makes everything look cataclysmic to get your attention.
We need more youngsters in politics and less old farts creaming off the state. I think you reach an age when you start to become more selfish and want to accrue wealth. Bills and mortgages start to wear you down. I was definitely more idealistic when younger. We need to be a lot braver with who we allow to run the world and kick out the old guard. the youngsters are going to be paying off our debts for ever unless we change the system. Guy fawkes had the right idea.
I believe I am generation X but I will react anyway. It is an interesting discussion and I understand the thought behind it. The biggest issue I have with your statement is: what makes you think that older generations are not impacted by lock downs or other measures against the virus? Like we are all sipping whisky at our 2nd vacation homes. Your generation or any other is not sacrificing more then any other generation. Much love to you all
Probably fair to say they're not going to pay the bills incurred and they're not having their careers snuffed out before they've begun, they're overwhelmingly locked down in better circumstances than the young.
I'm Gen X and thanking my lucky stars I'm not still in hospitality and shared accommodation.
I'm Gen X and thanking my lucky stars I'm not still in hospitality and shared accommodation.
I'm not old (38) and I very nearly got axed by COVID. I don't have a pre existing condition. It's worth considering that many young or younger people with pre-existing conditions are at high risk, as are the disabled and many mentally ill people. The structures of society also make sure that the poor are disproportionatily affected. So, what you're proposing, hypothetical or not, is a cull on the people in society who most need our support. And, I would add, people who add a huge amount of value to our societies. I am as annoyed by how our 'era' turned out as anyone, but putting boomers to death for the greater good? C'mon. Besides, the ruling class are not all old - they have children, who will inherit. Killing old (rich) people would do nothing for society. Advocating that other (poor) people's parents and grandparents have had their time is basically inhuman, or at least profoundly lacking in empathy.
Glad you are ok bigga and your message is hella important. Can I ask do you think there was a better way to handle this? Are you happy with the whole world shutting down to protect you?
love and respect
love and respect
I don't want my parents to die any more than I want anyone else's, but the quality of life for the young is clearly being sacrificed again for the most protected generation that ever lived.
Kind of irrelevant IMO because as a species we are all doomed anyway, which I'm OK with, but it's shame we're going to take most of the biosphere with us though, as it's really no fault of theirs. We are species out of control and one which is destroying it's environment. The planet will be much better of without us humans stinking up the place!
here's what im thinking, as long as when i'm burned for fuel a billion years from now there's this little bit of thc somehow left there all that time. and it says thanks, yeah, thanks, THANKS.
Interesting read here
It does seem if we were a little more honest about this we might come up with a better solution than locking everyone up.
agree somewhat, the damage to economy is going to kill tens of thousands alone, potentially more than would be lost to Covid, but perhaps not (Not an expert by any means). I invite people to look at how many people died on average each 2010-2015 due to austerity measures and debt. Suicides will go up to.
Im in the self employed bracket its truly shit but i think society will come out of this better on the whole
I am in the same boat and i like your positive outlook.
"Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time" - right?
We should also come out of this with as less damage and casualties as possible.
Been self-employed throughout 3 different continents and over a decade already and self-employed equals survivor to me at this point.
"Have no fear for atomic energy
'Cause none of them can stop the time" - right?
We should also come out of this with as less damage and casualties as possible.
Been self-employed throughout 3 different continents and over a decade already and self-employed equals survivor to me at this point.
What if we just quarantine the old baby boomers and give them priority at hospitals, that way the rest of us can keep the world going and contsruct what they need.
I was self employed hehe
I was in that small percentage who got no help lol and im sure i speak for many...
Unless i change my services...im hoping it blows over soon
Stay safe Vik
I was in that small percentage who got no help lol and im sure i speak for many...
Unless i change my services...im hoping it blows over soon
Stay safe Vik
Me too. My industry was among the first to go, About 2 weeks before lock down got told to stay at home no income... Now im out of a job completely.
It’s fucked up isn’t it, I’m in that small percentage of self employed who ain’t getting jack shit...I’d work tomorrow but not many want people in there houses now
We can only hope that this flys by and we can get back to work
Some sectors have increased in number of available positions, maybe worth looking into those sectors to get some work for the mean time
We can only hope that this flys by and we can get back to work
Some sectors have increased in number of available positions, maybe worth looking into those sectors to get some work for the mean time
This bigga booma had it 9 months ago. I have had my first shot of the vaccine just before xmas. Three weeks ago, we had an outbreak at work... forensic mental health. We kicked the virus' arse.
Not all boomers are bastards.
Disclaimer: if I am a bastard, it has nothing to do with my age. This old goblin girl has always been one. :-)
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Not all boomers are bastards.
Disclaimer: if I am a bastard, it has nothing to do with my age. This old goblin girl has always been one. :-)
Neji
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There are elements that are particularly cruel for young generations that have been caused by the benefits enjoyed by older generations. Retirement / pension age is the first to mind. We all retire later if at all because they fucked the pension pot for those claiming now. Housing and land are impossible to buy at reasonable prices, because the older generation owns it all. Wealth disparity grows with extended lifespans, as the elderly hold onto it instead of spending it. But these issues are not the fault of those older generations, but the governments modus operandi of dealing the better cards in the deck to those who can vote at the time and have money. Who cares about the generations that can't support government agendas right now? No one is the answer, and it has resulted in a shit deal for the young that will only get worse as time goes on.
The chant throughout this has been that you “can’t put a price on life” which is ridiculous because we do it all the time. The NHS will not buy expensive cancer drugs unless they extend life for ‘long enough’, councils won’t spend on accident hot spots until a certain number of deaths have been er...’achieved’?!
The equation is called ‘quality adjusted life years’ and it’s frequently used to decide cost vs life. That sum has now been done for the pandemic (freaky task) and yup, it doesn’t add up. The number of quality life years saved versus those to be lost through unemployment, poverty, undiagnosed health conditions, mental stress etc are insignificant.
We fucked up. But then we’re only human....
The equation is called ‘quality adjusted life years’ and it’s frequently used to decide cost vs life. That sum has now been done for the pandemic (freaky task) and yup, it doesn’t add up. The number of quality life years saved versus those to be lost through unemployment, poverty, undiagnosed health conditions, mental stress etc are insignificant.
We fucked up. But then we’re only human....
as a 51yr old father of 11yr old twins (one boy, one girl), and reflecting on how I have myself matured (lack of!) I can honestly offer an opinion that humans may be physically capable of sexual reproduction early mid/teens, but that doesn't make them adults. Likewise 20s and even early 30s. I was a selfish prat right up to having kids. Having kids completely changes your priorities and outlook, including CONFIRMING that kids are, literally, the future. So you're right about preserving the future for younger generations. BUT if adults don't become adults (really!) until they have kids, and human kids can't look after themselves, and anyway don't mature mentally til they have kids, we come full circle, that is why you need 2 generations minimum at the same time. HTH!
I'm 27 with baby number 2 due next month. My life didn't feel lil it had much meaning before becoming a dad, I cared a lot less about everything. As for Corona it's really not a big risk to a vast majority of the population. Most of the people dying are 80+. When the people who are 80+ were born their life expectancy was like 67. They've done well. I think all lives are equal but not all deaths are tragic.
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