Starting early...

I would like to start a day early on the discussions, mainly because im bored, but also because i just heard a song that brings up some points i have heard recently.

Schooling: Have i been going to school? No, i have not. Why? its boring as hell, and i just sick of the bullshit. Do we need schooling? Its a topic that should be hotly debated however the simple answer that schooling is important has been ingrained into the populace, people simply believe that High School+good grades+good college=good job=lots of money. Can this be true? Of course, but is it the only option? NO! Yes you can become hugely successful by getting into Wharton, and becoming a CEO. But there are many other ways.
Im sure many of you are disgusted or confused as to my total contempt of schooling, authority, and the "system" im also sure some are impressed or envious. But how many of you think i will fail at life? the vast majority most likely, why do you believe that? Is it because i act like a hobbo? or get drunk? or get in trouble with the law? do i look like a failure? NO, you believe this because it has been beaten into you that schooling is the only way to be successful, you have to swim with the school (no pun intended), and follow what people have been doing for generations. BUT, DO YOU? ask your self this. While you are learning how to analyze the deeper meaning of some obscure book, I have two pending patents, and an offer of at least $250,000 on one. It is a design for a weapon, and i have the choice of either $750,000 base and $100 for each unit sold, or $250,000 and $500 per unit sold. So, if i think the product will bomb i take the 3/4 of a million, if i think it will sell tons ill take the higher per unit price. For instance, if the weapon sells 1,000 units i can make either $850,000 or $750,000. But if the unit sells 10,000 units i can make either $1,750,000 or $5,250,000. Thats a lot of money and yet i have failed 11 class semesters in my high school career.
Is school important? yes it is. Is it necessary however? No. What is necessary is Knowledge, Intelligence, Drive, Willpower, Creativity, and a willingness to break the system, to swim against the tide , to say "dont tell me what i can do, i can do anything i want!"

There will be a guest poster tomorrow night on this topic. He may agree, he may disagree, or he may elaborate. That is up to him, but you can tell me what you think in the comments.

IF you would like to make a formal post in response to this topic, please send me a Facebook message, that is the most sure way to get in contact with me.

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OK so, im going to elaborate here in order to iron some things out, first, anyone can post anonymously, so go ahead and say whatever you like, i dont really care, however the point of this was to discuss things, if you dont agree with what im saying, then give your point, you can submit a post ripping anything i said to shreds, thats fine, however posting "omg i hate you because "insert whatever comes to your mind first" that isnt very effective, is there proof that i am a "paranoid schizophrenic"? no, because i am not. SO, if you disagree state a point, not just blind hate.
I would like to applaud the comment of "like communism, it sounds good on paper but doesn't really work" [paraphrased] that is an excellent point, he or she is correct, first of all i cant even make the decision until i am 18, and you never know what can happen in that time. secondly, sure the numbers look good on paper, the design may sell NO units, i cant be sure. But, the problem is your missing the point, this has nothing to do with the weapon, just that the beaten path isn't always the only way to go.

So, for those of you who chose to make comments with sense, purpose, and a point, thank you. for those that chose not to and blindly hate, or throw around accusations, hiding behind the "anonymous" i would appreciate if you would, delete your comment, and then re-submit one that has some purpose. Now, saying that i WILL NOT, delete comments (unless they are links to porn, etc) so im not going to censor this, you can say whatever you would like, however it is much more productive, and effective to post something with meaning, something people will read rather than passing over as someone who doesnt like something but doesnt have the sense to make a point against it.

Housekeeping

so lets start with a few house keeping things.

Monday: Open

Tuesday: Philosophical musings, political rants, etc.

Wednesday: Guest posts (including rebuttals (or agreements) on the previous days post

Thursday: Open

Friday: Open

Saturday: Open

Sunday: Rumors and the like

Open days are subject to my whims, and i cant promise daily posts either

I would like to officially open with some things about me:

I am Eric Gustave Maier, my middle name is my grandfathers. I am currently 16 years old and my birthday is June 8th. I like climbing, rowing, shooting, driving fast and other misc. outdoor adrenaline pumping activities. I dislike heights, water, the cold, the snow, hippies, communists, zombies, homework, my parents, people who tell me what i can and cant do, and slow drivers (slow being 10 above the speed limit). I used to be what you could call a "hard-core" gamer, i played everything from Call of Duty to Madden to World of Warcraft. I still continue to dabble in gaming, although very rarely since winter of sophomore year. Now into some more controversial topics. When it comes to politics i dont believe in parties or sects or whatever the fuck is going on, i have the views of Eric Maier, that simple. if you want to group me, i guess you could say im a hardcore conservative, barring their views on religion (but we will get to that). My views tend to side towards "serve them a helping of ass-kicking, with a side of take their money" if it helps the US im all for it, regardless of the consequences on other nations or the environment. Now, religion, i am an Atheist, not because i hate god, or religion or whatever, just that there is no proof, show me a picture or definitive evidence and i will believe, but until then im a non-believer. ummm well your probably getting bored so im going to continue details later.