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Men Would Rather Give Themselves Electric Shocks Than Sit Alone With Their Thoughts
New York Magazine ^ | 7/3/2014 | Jesse Singal

Posted on 07/03/2014 3:25:18 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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To: nickcarraway

Well, liberal men, certainly. In fact the electric shocks might be more productive.


21 posted on 07/03/2014 3:54:38 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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To: nickcarraway

Many Americans are so addicted to external stimulation that they can’t be alone with themselves for five minutes. This is not a new problem - it worsened with the advent of television then the Internet led to a real explosion.


22 posted on 07/03/2014 3:57:06 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL-GALT-DELETE])
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To: nickcarraway

Sounds like Myers-Briggs INTJs were WAY underrepresented...


23 posted on 07/03/2014 3:58:08 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Mr. Jeeves

I love being alone with my thoughts. Other people are just annoying.

I’ve always been an introverted loner.


24 posted on 07/03/2014 3:58:20 PM PDT by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans)
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25 posted on 07/03/2014 4:00:57 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: nickcarraway

I feel free when I’m alone.


26 posted on 07/03/2014 4:04:42 PM PDT by jonathonandjennifer
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To: jonathonandjennifer

Same here.


27 posted on 07/03/2014 4:07:06 PM PDT by wally_bert (There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
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I put a very high price on peace, quiet, and some solitude.


28 posted on 07/03/2014 4:08:24 PM PDT by wally_bert (There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
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To: nickcarraway

Wrong choice offered. This is better: Be alone with your thoughts, or watch Moochelle “Let’s Move” videos. Hell of a lot of men would be alone with their thoughts.


29 posted on 07/03/2014 4:11:06 PM PDT by twister881
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To: nickcarraway

...and I prefer bamboo shoots to the New Yorker Magazine...


30 posted on 07/03/2014 4:11:17 PM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Romans 1:22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
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To: nickcarraway

On what planet is this???


31 posted on 07/03/2014 4:12:02 PM PDT by RIghtwardHo
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To: MamaB

May God bless you and grant you peace.


32 posted on 07/03/2014 4:13:56 PM PDT by twister881
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To: SamAdams76

Personally I like sitting and thinking. What I hate is when the Little Crazy Woman asks me what I’m thinking about.

Maybe they’re speaking of Libtard men. There’s not much in the way of grey matter to hold much, and what it does hold is usually pretty sick.

Electric shock treatment is exactly what they need.


33 posted on 07/03/2014 4:16:03 PM PDT by AFreeBird
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To: nickcarraway

Yup. First thing, I looked for the word “study”. That told me that this is nothing but bullfeathers.


34 posted on 07/03/2014 4:17:24 PM PDT by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
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To: nickcarraway

Be alone with your thoughts...or listen to Hillary’s cackle on an endless loop.


35 posted on 07/03/2014 4:17:31 PM PDT by twister881
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To: nickcarraway

“Boots, boots, movin’ up an’ down again...”


36 posted on 07/03/2014 4:21:17 PM PDT by twister881
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To: SamAdams76

exactly. I do as well and even though I am an extrovert and enjoy people and love being in action, I really enjoy just being and also just thinking. An activity that would certainly serve many people especially in this day and age. Sadly people are like cattle.


37 posted on 07/03/2014 5:01:42 PM PDT by GOP Poet
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“That’s weird. I like to be alone with my thoughts. In fact tomorrow, I’m spending the entire morning at the beach - by myself.”

Sounds wonderful. After years of practice I’m not bad socially, but it takes energy from me to be ‘on’ in that context. On the other hand, having time to think and reflect, and to be private, recharges me.

I hope you have nice whether at the beach.


38 posted on 07/03/2014 5:05:11 PM PDT by pieceofthepuzzle
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To: nickcarraway

That’s the difference between sheeple with the herding instinct, and intelligent, independent thinkers.


39 posted on 07/03/2014 5:06:12 PM PDT by Born to Conserve
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To: nickcarraway

Heh! Not this guy!
My thoughts have been filled with all sorts of fun and interesting things like.....

What foregrip should I put on my AR-15?
Should I go 18 or 20 inches on the barrel length?
Should I use a basic bolt or the new Relia-Bolt?
Will a good MagPul stock be worth it?
Which armorer’s wrench should I get?

Etc....


40 posted on 07/03/2014 5:07:34 PM PDT by RandallFlagg (Uninstall Fascist Firefox. Get Pale Moon.)
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