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Re: is there any remaining oppurtunity for originality?

Bigthink — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:38:33 +0100

well if you only consider music that fallow the "basic traditional western theoretical parameters for music" music then no there is no room for originality but if you only view music that fallow the "basic traditional western theoretical parameters for music" music then why would you want progression and originality

to find truly original progressive good music you need to have an open mind to whats already out there and just listen and you will find something new but again if your not open to it why would even look for it

Re: Why is Heavy Metal not respected?

Bigthink — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:55:10 +0100

OK two things

1 the overall message can turn people off from it viewing it as just screaming and they arn't really singing ( but do you really think any singer songwritter could do that)

2 the first impression is enough to turn off anyone it really takes a person with an open mind to truly appreciated it as music (and someone who may have some anger problems)

personally i don't really like most metal but it doesn't mean i don't appreciate as music

Re: How can we create healthy, affordable food options for the poor in the US?

Bigthink — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:32:29 +0100

: won't solve it but it will help. start with the schools take out the junk food vending machines provide it with healthy options. secondly change the cafeteria from frozen re-heated crap with made from scratch healthy dishes. this isn't some idea where it sounds good but could not possibly be effective. i live in British Columbia, Canada where at my school this has already happened the vending machines are all healthy the cafe is a scratch kitchen and to help make it affordable the students run the kitchen (and is a great opportunity for anyone hoping to pursue a career in the restaurant businesses) this won't solve the problem and will cost the government some money but being able to give children at least one good healthy meal can make all the difference.

Re: Was NAFTA a good idea?

Bigthink — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:21:49 +0100

: think this conversation needs a canadain point of view. NAFTA is supossed to encourage free trade but that simply hasn't happened. canadain exports into the U.S. (i.e. softwood lumber)have been taxed and tarrifed (softwood lumber was eventually taxed to cost the canadain economy 6 billion dollars) it has not been upheld. granted it has caused greater trade between the countries wich is great but the thought of a real trade union may mean greater assimilation of canada into the U.S. wich is something many canadains are opposed to.

does NAFTA benefit Canada?

Bigthink — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:47:03 +0100

recently both Obama and Clinton have both stated that they will renegotiate or pull out of NAFTA. seeing as NAFTA has never been truly followed AND Canada continues to be taxed and are continued to be subject to tariffs while the sates are able to continue on this path without punishment.

if it will happen or not could pulling of of NAFTA or renegotiating it (provided the Canadian government stands up for the Canadian people and doesn't back down like a whimpering dog) benefit Canada?

if capitalism and consumerism lead to many of the worlds promblems

Bigthink — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:35:47 +0100

if capitalism and consumerism lead to many of the worlds problems then why do we as a society continue on this course which seems so unethical and immoral?

is philanthropy the answer to the worlds problems?

Bigthink — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:34:55 +0100

: because relying on governments to try and change the world is becoming a lost cause is philanthropy our last hope?

does solving a problem first start when someone in power or famous is affected

Bigthink — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:49:40 +0100

: is it human nature to not care, ignore or not do anything when there is a problem in this world when you personally aren't affected?

should holy text written hundreds of years ago be relavent today?

Bigthink — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:42:31 +0100

: how do you know (besides faith) that the bible is gods word and how could any of us possibly know gods will? this is not a question of weather or not god exists this is a question of weather or not we should throw religion away and decide how we should ethically and morally lead our lives?

does religion promote a culture of the blind leading the blind?

Bigthink — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:33:23 +0100

: what experinces do you have on this question

how important is your name? and does it define you?

Bigthink — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:01:19 +0100

: is your name important to you? is it something that defines you that when you ask your slef "who am i?" the first thing that comes up is your name? or is it something that you throw around without meaning or substance that to change it wouldn't take a second thought as if it were interchangeable? to define your slef do you need a long list of complicated long words or to define your slef feels impossible and to try, you come up with only your name?