Comments on: Life Imitating Art?

By: brodie

brodie — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:12:48 +0000

As to the pill- anyone remember SOMA? We move ever closer to our brave new world…

By: American Girl in Italy

American Girl in Italy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:38:07 +0000

Comment by Barack for President of Space | 2009-02-17

I think the comment by Barack for Pres of Sapce is accurate as to what is *really* erased. Not so much the memory, but the trauma/anxiety that goes with the event. SO, you remember the *attack* but forget the anxiety/fear of the event.

By: Magic Puzzle Box

Magic Puzzle Box — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:23:41 +0000

But the pills could also conveniently wipe away memories needed to prosecute criminal actions. I would be very wary of that.

There are people who go through ugly things that end up coping very well if taught how. Today we just don’t bother teaching people good coping skills, so every time something gets bad, they run for another pill.

As for Hillary, I think East Asia was a perfectly smashing place to start her new job. It may not be blowing up every weekend like the Middle East, but it is definitely important.

By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:51:23 +0000

You and Susan are cracking me up! It is a rather timely announcement, though, isn’t it??

By: Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy

Rabble Rouser Reverend Amy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:49:49 +0000

And that’s just it abt this drug – it couldn’t be used for just anything. Yes, it has some good applications, but I can also see it being abused too easily.

I saw an amazing video of Hillary from Japan. I am trying desperately to find it. She really is amazing, that woman…

By: Linda Anselmi

Linda Anselmi — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:47:04 +0000

Thanks RRRA

Besides the good/bad aspects of the memory loss itself, it really is disconcerting to think of all the side effects of more or less every day medication we take – about which we probably haven’t a clue. I mean after a certain age, the doctors seem to put just about everybody on blood pressure meds.

And as to our SOS – she does look more than a little presidential standing there.

By: oowawa

oowawa — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:27:33 +0000

I remember a long time ago there was a skit on SNL that was a fake ad marketing mood control pills for dogs: “doggie downers” and “puppy uppers.” It’s so encouraging that now we have progressed to the point of managing memories for people. The bad-memory erasers could be called “bummer blasters.” Now we’re in the world of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Once we can not only erase memories but implant them, we will have entered the realm of Total Recall. I, for one, would really like to be happy happy happy all the time!

By: I'm a Linda too

I'm a Linda too — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:19:03 +0000

RRRA wrote “I could be wrong, but I think that is one big difference right there between what we COULD have had, and what we have. Clinton has been committed to the issue of human rights for some time now. I doubt SHE would have relegated it to the “sidelines,” as the article said.”

You mean like the Empty One – BOberry who campaigned on the injustices of the Patriot Act and when no soon got elected to the Senate, he immediately voted FOR the Reauthorization of the Patriot Act? lol

By: Linda Anselmi

Linda Anselmi — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:17:03 +0000

I worry that eliminating memory will not mean eliminating the emotions that accompanied them. People might still be traumatized, just not remember why!

I had not thought of that Tricia. Good point. It would be worse.

By: oowawa

oowawa — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:10:26 +0000

Are you saying that you can erase my memories of the last year and a half ???

Not only can we erase your memories of the last year and a half, we can erase any thought you might ever have had that you don’t much like Barack Obama! Let’s start afresh, and think about tomorrow! You can’t build a strong hopeful edifice on a foundation of sloppy mistrust!

By: Sassy

Sassy — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:07:01 +0000

I hate and fear snakes, but I’ll keep that one. It gives me courage to hoe them to death!
Are you listening BO? LOL!

By: wodiej

wodiej — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:57:43 +0000

LOL

By: FLDemFem

FLDemFem — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:32:24 +0000

So people with their pensions and retirement money in the market can take the pill and not feel worried when the market continues its free-fall? How convenient..we can watch our futures go down the drain and not mind at all. That will cut down on the demonstrations and rioting when the economy bottoms out. I wonder if they will give away free pills to “counteract the effects of poverty”?

By: wodiej

wodiej — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:27:16 +0000

I have to agree w this. Some things like rape, child molesting, seeinga violent crime and things of that nature, this medicine could be very helpful. Shit like that doesn’t go away even w therapy, it can ruin the rest of your life. But just anyone shouldn’t be allowed to take it. The only way we learn from our own mistakes is to suffer.

On Hillary, I’m sure she’ll do a good job and talks w China one of our biggest trading partners, seems to be a very useful trip. I am anxious to hear how it went. She’s very intelligent, knows her stuff, has great ideas and will be very diplomatic and humble. Unlike some people I know…….

By: Tricia Spiegel

Tricia Spiegel — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:26:20 +0000

Very interesting! I worry that eliminating memory will not mean eliminating the emotions that accompanied them. People might still be traumatized, just not remember why! That seems even worse to me…

Thanks for giving us something to think about Rev. Amy.