LiveWire Network Peer Answers Peer Support Teen Forums Tech Forums College Forums 353 users online 224276 members 194 active today Advertise Here Sign In
TeenCollegeTechPhotos | Quizzes | LiveSecret | Memberlist | Dictionary | News | FAQ
Member Spotlight
EyE Of ThE StorM
Cool Things: flames
Mood: Bored
You have 1 new message.
Emergency Help
Until you sign up you can't do much. Yes, it's free.

Sign Up Now
Membername:
Password:
Already have an account?
Invite Friends
Active Members
Groups
Contests
Moderators
5 online / 14 MPM
Fresh Topics
  LiveWire / Teen Forums / The Intellectual Forum / Viewing Topic

Why Bother Drinking (Intellectual Forum)
Replies: 55Last Post Nov. 28 8:48am by BleedingSteelWings
Welcome to LiveWire!
We're Stronger Together.
Join the Community
Pages: 1 2 3 4 Email Print Favorite
Web Resources: Drug Myths Dispelled, Drug & Alcohol Information
USA Drug Abuse Hotline: 1-800-662-4357
Niick


Laboriosus exitus domus

Patron
Support Leader
Reply
Quote: from Themakingofagod at 10:25 pm on June 29, 2009

You wake up halfway through the next day, and you feel like you've been hit by a truck, a.k.a., a hangover. The next day even, you're probably still not feeling the greatest, and you have to make sure the mess that was made was cleaned up,

Actually, people who aren't retarded know exactly how to avoid hangovers and sickness.

It's not hard at all and since I figured that out, Ive never had a hangover despite drinking a lot. Same with my friends. If we see someones drank too much, we help them do this.

And the entire flaw with your argument, is that you assume that it is a "need" and not a "want."

-------
I'm in here
Please take me home
Starla dear
I'm all alone


6:55 pm on Oct. 12, 2009 | Joined: July 2005 | Days Active: 1,042
Join to learn more about Niick Ontario, Canada | Straight Male | Posts: 15,228 | Points: 95,031
LiveWire Humor
fezzy


Connoisseur
Reply
No, you definitely do not need drinking to have a good time. I've only been drinking for about a month, and it has only been a few times... mainly at parties.

It's one of those things where since everyone else is doing it, I'll join in. However I'd rarely ever make the suggestion myself to drink if we have nothing to do.

-------
Ehyeh asher ehyeh - I am that I am
DannyZeff.com -- my website!


8:37 pm on Oct. 25, 2009 | Joined: May 2007 | Days Active: 357
Join to learn more about fezzy California, United States | Straight Male | Posts: 2,263 | Points: 6,086
mountain hare


Connoisseur
Reply
Quote: from RodiaRaskolnikov at 9:03 am on Aug. 12, 2009

I definitely agree with the OP, most of my friends either drink, smoke weed, or do both, and it irritates the hell out of me. The thing that keeps me from doing it (besides my morals) is the fact that there is no positive effect of doing either, and only potential negative.

...that and the potential to get hooked.


Clearly there are positive effects, otherwise people wouldn't do it. You just refuse to acknowledge hem.

Why do people drink? For a variety of reasons, some valid, some not. Alcohol effects people in different ways, but it does have a tendency to relax and lower inhibitions. This can facilitate a feeling of well being, and promote social interaction. Both of these are valid reasons for consuming alcohol.


6:13 am on Nov. 26, 2009 | Joined: Jan. 2005 | Days Active: 533
Join to learn more about mountain hare Australia | Straight Male | Posts: 2,432 | Points: 7,971
mountain hare


Connoisseur
Reply
By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.

Post edited at 6:16 am on Nov. 26, 2009 by mountain hare


6:16 am on Nov. 26, 2009 | Joined: Jan. 2005 | Days Active: 533
Join to learn more about mountain hare Australia | Straight Male | Posts: 2,432 | Points: 7,971
BleedingSteelWings


Omnipotent One
Reply
Quote: from mountain hare at 10:46 am on Nov. 26, 2009

By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.
brainwashed?
maybe people dont like getting drunk.

-------
For you these wings bleed my enemies' blood
so I may one day fly...

6:53 pm on Nov. 26, 2009 | Joined: Sep. 2008 | Days Active: 304
Join to learn more about BleedingSteelWings Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Straight Male | Posts: 14,316 | Points: 17,580
mountain hare


Connoisseur
Reply
Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 6:53 pm on Nov. 26, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 10:46 am on Nov. 26, 2009

By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.
brainwashed?
maybe people dont like getting drunk.

Neither do I. But promoting the false dichotomy that you're either completely sober or drunk off your ass is dumb and a sign of brainwashing.


8:35 pm on Nov. 26, 2009 | Joined: Jan. 2005 | Days Active: 533
Join to learn more about mountain hare Australia | Straight Male | Posts: 2,432 | Points: 7,971
BleedingSteelWings


Omnipotent One
Reply
Quote: from mountain hare at 1:05 am on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 6:53 pm on Nov. 26, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 10:46 am on Nov. 26, 2009

By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.
brainwashed?  
 maybe people dont like getting drunk.

Neither do I. But promoting the false dichotomy that you're either completely sober or drunk off your ass is dumb and a sign of brainwashing.



I know.
My mother drinks socially and occasionally but doesnt get drunk. I understand this is possible and the world isn't black and white in several respects including this.
HOWEVER
The kids my age and even older/younger only drink for the distinct and sole purpose of getting fucking shitfaced and thus creating social drama in the aftermath.

-------
For you these wings bleed my enemies' blood
so I may one day fly...

2:41 pm on Nov. 27, 2009 | Joined: Sep. 2008 | Days Active: 304
Join to learn more about BleedingSteelWings Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Straight Male | Posts: 14,316 | Points: 17,580
mountain hare


Connoisseur
Reply
Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 2:41 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 1:05 am on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 6:53 pm on Nov. 26, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 10:46 am on Nov. 26, 2009

By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.
brainwashed?
  maybe people dont like getting drunk.

 

 Neither do I. But promoting the false dichotomy that you're either completely sober or drunk off your ass is dumb and a sign of brainwashing.



I know.
My mother drinks socially and occasionally but doesnt get drunk. I understand this is possible and the world isn't black and white in several respects including this.
HOWEVER
The kids my age and even older/younger only drink for the distinct and sole purpose of getting fucking shitfaced and thus creating social drama in the aftermath.

That's their problem. Their behaviour is not representive of everyone who drinks alcohol.


4:49 pm on Nov. 27, 2009 | Joined: Jan. 2005 | Days Active: 533
Join to learn more about mountain hare Australia | Straight Male | Posts: 2,432 | Points: 7,971
BleedingSteelWings


Omnipotent One
Reply
Quote: from mountain hare at 9:19 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 2:41 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 1:05 am on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 6:53 pm on Nov. 26, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 10:46 am on Nov. 26, 2009

By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.
brainwashed?    
  maybe people dont like getting drunk.

  Neither do I. But promoting the false dichotomy that you're either completely sober or drunk off your ass is dumb and a sign of brainwashing.


 
 I know.  
 My mother drinks socially and occasionally but doesnt get drunk. I understand this is possible and the world isn't black and white in several respects including this.  
 HOWEVER  
 The kids my age and even older/younger only drink for the distinct and sole purpose of getting fucking shitfaced and thus creating social drama in the aftermath.

That's their problem. Their behaviour is not representive of everyone who drinks alcohol.



That is true.
but it's representative of the origin of the sample.

-------
For you these wings bleed my enemies' blood
so I may one day fly...

5:36 pm on Nov. 27, 2009 | Joined: Sep. 2008 | Days Active: 304
Join to learn more about BleedingSteelWings Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Straight Male | Posts: 14,316 | Points: 17,580
mountain hare


Connoisseur
Reply
Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 5:36 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 9:19 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 2:41 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 1:05 am on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 6:53 pm on Nov. 26, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 10:46 am on Nov. 26, 2009

By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.
brainwashed?
   maybe people dont like getting drunk.

   

  Neither do I. But promoting the false dichotomy that you're either completely sober or drunk off your ass is dumb and a sign of brainwashing.



  I know.
  My mother drinks socially and occasionally but doesnt get drunk. I understand this is possible and the world isn't black and white in several respects including this.
  HOWEVER
  The kids my age and even older/younger only drink for the distinct and sole purpose of getting fucking shitfaced and thus creating social drama in the aftermath.

 

 That's their problem. Their behaviour is not representive of everyone who drinks alcohol.



That is true.
but it's representative of the origin of the sample.

Huh?

The fact is that alcohol can (and *is*) consumed responsibly, and does provide beneficial effects in appropriate quantities. That idiots abuse alcohol is not a strike against alcohol, it's a strike against idiots. Perhaps instead of running to the government to regulate and demonise, we should attack the root cause (ie. idiocy).


9:26 pm on Nov. 27, 2009 | Joined: Jan. 2005 | Days Active: 533
Join to learn more about mountain hare Australia | Straight Male | Posts: 2,432 | Points: 7,971
BleedingSteelWings


Omnipotent One
Reply
Quote: from mountain hare at 1:56 am on Nov. 28, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 5:36 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 9:19 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 2:41 pm on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 1:05 am on Nov. 27, 2009

Quote: from BleedingSteelWings at 6:53 pm on Nov. 26, 2009

Quote: from mountain hare at 10:46 am on Nov. 26, 2009

By the way, this thread is a sound argument for opening up the Intellectual forum to the general public. It seems like most 'Intellectuals' here are brainwashed pansy ass wimps.
brainwashed?      
    maybe people dont like getting drunk.

   Neither do I. But promoting the false dichotomy that you're either completely sober or drunk off your ass is dumb and a sign of brainwashing.


   
  I know.    
  My mother drinks socially and occasionally but doesnt get drunk. I understand this is possible and the world isn't black and white in several respects including this.    
  HOWEVER    
  The kids my age and even older/younger only drink for the distinct and sole purpose of getting fucking shitfaced and thus creating social drama in the aftermath.

  That's their problem. Their behaviour is not representive of everyone who drinks alcohol.


 
 That is true.  
 but it's representative of the origin of the sample.

Huh?

The fact is that alcohol can (and *is*) consumed responsibly, and does provide beneficial effects in appropriate quantities. That idiots abuse alcohol is not a strike against alcohol, it's a strike against idiots. Perhaps instead of running to the government to regulate and demonise, we should attack the root cause (ie. idiocy).



I've been saying that for years!

-------
For you these wings bleed my enemies' blood
so I may one day fly...

8:48 am on Nov. 28, 2009 | Joined: Sep. 2008 | Days Active: 304
Join to learn more about BleedingSteelWings Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | Straight Male | Posts: 14,316 | Points: 17,580
Pages: 1 2 3 4 Email Print Favorite

Quick Reply

Prereq. Intellectual Test
You are signed in as our guest.

Looking for something else?
 

  LiveWire / Teen Forums / The Intellectual Forum / Viewing Topic