What has become of this place we call hipforums?

It reminds me of Fidel Castro. So revolutionary, so great, so powerful, so good hearted.......

And what is he now? A damn hypocrite, thats what. No more than a leech.

I remember when there were so many true hippies here, excuse the label, who were so kind and warm and always were up for a good philosophical chat.......

And i even remember their names........

I have been here for about 3 years now, if i counted right, under many psuedonyms (spelling is shit, sorry).....

Anyway, I have seen people come and people go, and i will tell you, TOO MANY GOOD people have took the exit.........

I miss the good ole days......

 

There may be a good possibility that I had something to do with this.

 

I have never seen you before dear!

 

i think what it is, with most internet forums, is that they go through phases. i've only been here for a short amount of time, but i have to say that i've met many good peoples here, very kind people. i mean, you have your annoyances also, but as i said before, all places go through changes... never know, it could be for the good.

 

You could be right, but its not good yet! Oh i miss the good folk of long ago

 

Sorry so many have gone. I have only been here a week. Hope I havent done anything to weaken the good vibe. It is tough for me being around so many narrow minded people that are so abundant in the military. The people in the forums are more like my true friends back home than anyone I have met on the ship. As for me it is nice to be able to share thoughts with some of you.

 

I see you are a dead head......


Could i ask you a little question? Why are you in the military? It seems strange for someone like you to hang out in the navy....so very strange....

No pun intended man

 

Many people left after the forum change. VBulletin smells like big corporation.

 

I don't know from hippies.

But if that is what makes one then there are many here. Heck, I might even venture to call myself one.

You must be looking in the wrong places.

Realistically, how many real hippies did you plan to find on an internet forum titled "hippies"?

 

Do not be so complicated friend.


I simply meant that there were nice peaceloving people here, more so than there are now......Lets not get into a battle of the languages......I said excuse the labels....

 

Well youre right it is pretty strange and it requires a long explanation. I was stuck in a job that was neither satisfying nor sustaining. I blew my chance in college as I decided to major in drugs, vodka and cards. I was either working this shit job or staying fucked up all the time. My lifestyle nearly cost me my wife and child. I knew that there was no way I would be able to finish college before age 40 working full time. SO when a recruiter stopped by for lunch we started talking.

Now I am making more than double what I was before, my insurance is fantastic, my wife can work part time and concentrate on her college and when I get out of here my chances of finding a good job are much better. Not to mention the GI Bill, so if I decide to go back to school I will not have to worry about how I am going to pay for it.

I also am of the opinion that Freedom ISNT free. I dont agree with the way things have gone down in Iraq and I have lost friends there, but I truely believe that without a strong military things would be worse, not better. I wish that we had no need for fighting, but people have been fighting all throughout history. To think that we can protest and candlelight vigil the threats to our country away is just plain ignorant.

Personally I love people. I celebrate our differences and our freedom to express those differences. I get some shit on here because of my choice of employer and thats fine, but you will NEVER see me pass judgement on anyone based on their way of life, religion, race, gender, sexual preference(some of my best friends are drag queens and i have homosexuals in the family), or employment.

Well I guess thats enough. Peace to all of you.

 

Uncanny observation.

 

un·can·ny ( P ) Pronunciation Key (n-kn)
adj. un·can·ni·er, un·can·ni·est
Peculiarly unsettling, as if of supernatural origin or nature; eerie. See Synonyms at weird.
So keen and perceptive as to seem preternatural.


Thanks, I think.

 

I certainly meant is as such.

Though, I'm certain most 'hippies' won't agree.

 

Probably not. But are there REALLY any "hippies" under the age of 50? I think that label gets tossed around too much. You can model yourself after the hippies, but if you missed the 60's you MISSED the 60's. I wasnt there either, born in 1973.

 

I ain't never claimed to be one.

Alls I know is they and I were fundamentally one.

Lots of differences on the way there though.

 

I like it here.

 

I see....about why you are in the military i mean.....

As to the subject of hippies, lets all just shut up about it before world war III takes place here.......

Thank you.

 

LOL. Roger that moonbeam! Over and out.

 

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