Leaving Materialism for a Friendly, Enlightened Life

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The discussion centers on a person's desire to escape a materialistic lifestyle in the U.S. and find a more enlightened, tolerant community, preferably in countries like Tibet, Nepal, or northern India. Participants suggest various alternatives, including Canada, particularly the Maritimes or Vancouver, while cautioning about the cultural differences and potential challenges in those regions. Some express skepticism about the suitability of Nepal and Tibet due to political unrest and dietary restrictions. Others propose Malaysia or northern Pakistan as potential destinations, highlighting the need for a friendly environment and access to vegan options. The conversation also touches on the Peace Corps as a way to experience a simpler lifestyle and engage with different cultures. Throughout, humor and banter emerge, reflecting the diverse opinions on the best places to seek a more fulfilling life.
  • #31
Moonbear said:
:rolleyes: If our former Malaysian member was to be trusted, drug possession is punishable by death there. But, hey, that's only if you get caught, right? :smile:


Its true, 15 grams of heroin and you're a goner (mandatory death sentence=no appeal). Murderes and traitors get off easier.
And malaysia aint no paradise, ("racial harmony" ,"tolerance", peaceful?)
bull****...
 
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  • #32
and dun touch the muslim chicks... them religious police are scary...
 
  • #33
I am sorry, but this is an official message from the Malaysian secret police, please be prepared to be arrested at a later notified time.
 
  • #34
klusener said:
I am sorry, but this is an official message from the Malaysian secret police, please be prepared to be arrested at a later notified time.
We're almost ready. Hang on...

Quick, Moonbear! Bake us a cake. You know... the kind with the 'special' fillling... :wink:
 
  • #35
kaos said:
Its true, 15 grams of heroin and you're a goner (mandatory death sentence=no appeal).

That sucks ! I guess at least you guys have booze and smokes right ?
 
  • #36
booze is expensive (200%+ tax i think) but smokes are quite cheap (RM6.50=USD1.++ ) and no public drinking in Kelantan state.
 
  • #37
Danger said:
We're almost ready. Hang on...

Quick, Moonbear! Bake us a cake. You know... the kind with the 'special' fillling... :wink:

You're going to have to be a little more specific. I have a full menu of special cake fillings. Do you need something to sedate the police, to create a diversion, to entertain with, or to break out of jail?
 
  • #38
maybe a cake with a file in it...
 
  • #39
Moonbear said:
You're going to have to be a little more specific. I have a full menu of special cake fillings. Do you need something to sedate the police, to create a diversion, to entertain with, or to break out of jail?
I don't know the circumstances yet, so we'd better go for the 'Deluxe'. About 10 kilos of C4, a supressed Colt Woodsman w/ a couple of hundred rounds, some flash-bangs and smoke grenades, a bottle of Guervo... :rolleyes:
 
  • #40
hypatia said:
maybe a cake with a file in it...
Are you sure you're in Detroit? You don't seem very militant.
 
  • #41
Danger said:
I don't know the circumstances yet, so we'd better go for the 'Deluxe'. About 10 kilos of C4, a supressed Colt Woodsman w/ a couple of hundred rounds, some flash-bangs and smoke grenades, a bottle of Guervo... :rolleyes:

Okay, but the Deluxe is expensive. I charge extra for live ammo...hazard pay you know. Gotta keep the oven temperature just right, or else it takes me weeks to clean the cake off every surface of the kitchen, and the kevlar apron and oven mitts were pretty pricey too, so I need to recover some of that cost.
 
  • #42
Moonbear said:
Okay, but the Deluxe is expensive. I charge extra for live ammo...hazard pay you know. Gotta keep the oven temperature just right, or else it takes me weeks to clean the cake off every surface of the kitchen, and the kevlar apron and oven mitts were pretty pricey too, so I need to recover some of that cost.
Kevlar apron and mitts -- Wow, now that's a woman! :biggrin:
 
  • #43
Moonbear said:
Okay, but the Deluxe is expensive. I charge extra for live ammo...hazard pay you know. Gotta keep the oven temperature just right, or else it takes me weeks to clean the cake off every surface of the kitchen, and the kevlar apron and oven mitts were pretty pricey too, so I need to recover some of that cost.
Money's no problem. We have a little package that we can sell...

2CentsWorth said:
Kevlar apron and mitts -- Wow, now that's a woman!
She must have found out the same way I did about putting tuna in the microwave.
 
  • #44
Are you sure you're in Detroit? You don't seem very militant

smile, nod and winks. want me to make you a zip gun?
 
  • #45
Danger said:
She must have found out the same way I did about putting tuna in the microwave.
Yeah, you're supposed to take it out of the can first. :-p
 
  • #46
hypatia said:
smile, nod and winks. want me to make you a zip gun?
Got lots, thanks. I pretty much gave up on them when I hit my teens. I did come up with a very nice little deal that fires 18 rounds of 20mm HE/I armour-piercing and can be carried in a holster. (Really.):devil:

Evo said:
Yeah, you're supposed to take it out of the can first.
Then why didn't it say so on the label?
 
  • #47
Sir, please step up out of your seat and close your internet connection, we are going to take a little trip down to the station... :devil:

I am a police officer and you will respect my AUTHORITAAH!

p.s. (man that episode was one of my favorites, chicken fu:rolleyes:ker )
 
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  • #48
Danger said:
Then why didn't it say so on the label?

*checks label on tuna can* Well, what do you know, it doesn't say that on the label. Well, that's just a lawsuit waiting to happen. It also doesn't say to not put the can in the microwave. How can they be so irresponsible as to not anticipate someone might try that? :smile:
 
  • #49
Moonbear said:
*checks label on tuna can* Well, what do you know, it doesn't say that on the label. Well, that's just a lawsuit waiting to happen. It also doesn't say to not put the can in the microwave. How can they be so irresponsible as to not anticipate someone might try that? :smile:
I don't know, but somebody is buying me a new oven.
 
  • #50
I understand the directions for heating pop tarts are quite extensive, so you may have a case.
 
  • #51
2CentsWorth said:
I understand the directions for heating pop tarts are quite extensive, so you may have a case.
I thought we left Jessica Simpson on a different thread...
 
  • #52
Moonbear said:
*checks label on tuna can* Well, what do you know, it doesn't say that on the label. Well, that's just a lawsuit waiting to happen. It also doesn't say to not put the can in the microwave. How can they be so irresponsible as to not anticipate someone might try that? :smile:
What's wrong with them. Moet instructs folks to remove the label from their bottle of champagne before microwaving.

Of course, I found the warning on Bowl Fresh much more useful than instructions on microwaving champagne. Bowl Fresh warning: "Safe to use around pets and children, although it is not recommended that either be permitted to drink from toilet."

The warning on the toilet plunger probably saved my life: "Do not use near power lines."
 
  • #53
"Do not use near power lines."
Then how do you get the squirrls off them?
 
  • #54
hypatia said:
Then how do you get the squirrls off them?

Getting squirrels off of plungers is easy, just throw the kids at them.
 
  • #55
franznietzsche said:
Getting squirrels off of plungers is easy, just throw the kids at them.
Where's your sense of practicality? I just leave them on there and use them as scrub brushes.
 
  • #56
Thanks for your "help" people
 
  • #57
stoned said:
Thanks for your "help" people
:smile: :smile: :smile: I remember the time when we could stay on topic for more than 2 pages in GD.
 
  • #58
Smurf said:
:smile: :smile: :smile: I remember the time when we could stay on topic for more than 2 pages in GD.
You got to be kidding...
 
  • #59
Nope, It was a while ago, but it happened. Seems amazing now doesn't it?
 
  • #60
Danger said:
Where's your sense of practicality? I just leave them on there and use them as scrub brushes.

All sorts of crazy cartoon images are coming to mind here. Do you leave the kids or the squirrels on? I'm sure those brushy tails squirrels have would do well for scrubbing toilets. Now that's a household tool the Flintstones were missing. :biggrin: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 

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