The below is some interesting insights from someone who had been in an abusive relationship with a narcissistic family member for years. I don’t know if I agree with every point raised, but it gives much to be mulled over: This reminds me of that thing people say about hate. Hate isn’t the opposite of … More The bonds that bind people, even in abusive relationships
An anon talks about his relationship with his blind younger sister:
Slightly longer essay from Beaver this week, but a pretty good one: This one is probably going to get the libertarians’ panties in a bunch, but bear with it. Before we broach this subject, we must define a few things. Namely what a nation is, what laws are and what a government is. Or rather, … More Beaver Transcript – On Nations
An amusing picture:
When the first emperor of China died, he named his first son, the crown prince Fusu as his successor. However the eunuch Zhao Gao (a palatial official and the tutor of the emperor’s second son), conspired along with the chancellor of the nation, Li Si and the emperor’s second son, Huhai. Their conspiracy was successful … More To call a deer a horse
An amusing green text story from 4chan on how a guy acquired his girlfriend: Movie in question for reference:
Another essay by Beaver, this time on the subject of multiculturalism: The world should be multicultural, nations should not. Different cultures and different languages will think differently, which in turn cause a wealth of ideas to spring forth from humanity. It is thus critical to preserve cultures across the world in order to preserve thought. … More Beaver transcript – On Multiculturalism
Very interesting piece of history that most people probably aren’t aware of:
Pic related.
An essay by Beaver on the nature of power, surprisingly relevant to the whole net neutrality issue from recent times: Before we begin, I would like to quote a passage from George R. R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” as it is not only relevant to this thread, but also very true: >’in … More Beaver Transcript – On Power
Temple of Zagan 