Social Science Things that make you question societies intelligence

[Kynge of Begrem]

People who believe that by talking to an invisible being they can change the laws of nature, in their favour.

 

[Borry]

So a person (American) has just been sentenced to 15 years hard labour in North Korea for attempting to steal a banner.

I for one do not support North Korea style laws being implemented where I live, but how could you not know what North Korea is going to be like in this regard given the warnings provided from your country's government and many other well known sources.

 

[CM86]

People who believe that by talking to an invisible being they can change the laws of nature, in their favour.

You need to look at the appeal thread.
Hilarious.

 

[Gough]

So a person (American) has just been sentenced to 15 years hard labour in North Korea for attempting to steal a banner.

I for one do not support North Korea style laws being implemented where I live, but how could you not know what North Korea is going to be like in this regard given the warnings provided from your country's government and many other well known sources.

Why would sunny downtown, Pyongyang be anyone's idea of a decent place to go on holiday to?

 

[Catfish Alley]

It's a whole thing. 'Thrill tourism'. Climbing Kilimanjaro, cruising down the Amazon or even cruising to Antarctica isn't that difficult anymore. Some people like to go off the beaten path despite the risks.

 

[Gough]

I like off the beaten track, and despite rumours that dope is sold, and smoked openly on the street, I would draw the line at North Korea.

 

[Catfish Alley]

You can do that in Vancouver, Gough. Head over here

 

[CM86]

I like off the beaten track, and despite rumours that dope is sold, and smoked openly on the street, I would draw the line at North Korea.

I like to beat off on the track... which might be why people have to get off it.

Soz guys.

 

[Kynge of Begrem]

People setting up #prayfor a place that has just had a tragedy.

Either you believe in an interventionist god or you don't.

If you do, the same interventionist god you are appealing to, is, according to your belief, the same one who failed to intervene to stop the tragedy.

 

[craigos]

Why would sunny downtown, Pyongyang be anyone's idea of a decent place to go on holiday to?

Clearly haven't heard of their thriving cafe culture.

 

[Scotland]

It's a whole thing. 'Thrill tourism'. Climbing Kilimanjaro, cruising down the Amazon or even cruising to Antarctica isn't that difficult anymore. Some people like to go off the beaten path despite the risks.

I dunno if North Korea is 'thrill' tourism, it's just something different. Some people just want to experience different places that you can't find out all about on the internet and TV. Even though 99% of people that go there stay exactly on the govt approved path and don't do anything you can't do elsewhere there's a bit of a 'yeah well I went to North Korea' element too.

 

[Quivorir]

Some dude released some really cool and illegal photos he had taken whilst in North Korea a few weeks ago.

FFS this stupid embedding thing.
http://www.m1key.me/photography/road_to_north_korea/

 

[Gosha]

Some dude released some really cool and illegal photos he had taken whilst in North Korea a few weeks ago.

FFS this stupid embedding thing.
http://www.m1key.me/photography/road_to_north_korea/

That place is a joke

 

[BALKAN]

Lol Norf (korea)

 

[RedmanWasHere]

Lol Norf (korea)

LOL Souf Korea too.

Thought I'd balance it out.

 

[rank and file]

Cronulla Sharks player Fa'amanu Brown set his phone on fire after putting it in the microwave to charge it.He had seen a video on Facebook showing him how it's done.
"It looked fully legit"

 

[boncer34]

Why would sunny downtown, Pyongyang be anyone's idea of a decent place to go on holiday to?

A society completely devoted to worshipping a family that has essentially cut them off from the world? Be fascinating to see in person

 

[Jobe Watson]

So a person (American) has just been sentenced to 15 years hard labour in North Korea for attempting to steal a banner.

I for one do not support North Korea style laws being implemented where I live, but how could you not know what North Korea is going to be like in this regard given the warnings provided from your country's government and many other well known sources.

A few people now think that guy is just putting on an act and is a fake hostage who intends/wants to stay in North Korea, and is just doing this for publicity reasons. Have to admit when I first saw the photos in the news article I thought it looked a bit over dramatic.

Apparently he's been to North Korea a few times before and is on the Dean's List at his college (aka: not your typical dumbass yank tourist who wouldn't know better).

 

[Borry]

The interview with the education minister this morning.

Yep society's intelligence leaves a lot to be desired in some aspects.