How is YOUR outlook?

obieone
obieone Posts: 5,077
edited March 2009 in The Clubhouse
It seems to me there are 3 views in this world:

Pessimist: See's the glass 1/2 empty

Optimist: See's the glass 1/2 full

Paranoid: See's the glass 1/2 full.......of poison.....with YOUR name on it!:eek:
I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,185
    edited March 2009
    At any given moment I could be any of the following but in general I'm a Optimist. I see things as a challenge.

    Dan
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2009
    I use to be like Dan, but I just became a statistic and joined the ranks of the unemployed so now I'm in the Paranoid class.
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  • Motzart
    Motzart Posts: 1,075
    edited March 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    I use to be like Dan, but I just became a statistic and joined the ranks of the unemployed so now I'm in the Paranoid class.

    With the state of the economy and the way things are going in the USA.....I hafta agree with ya there.
    In order to avoid a all out panic I think the Gov't isn't telling us just how tedious things really are!
    Lotta smoke and mirrors IMHO

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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    Got to go with Paranoid myself and perhaps with a fourth category.

    Already drank the poison and am choking to death!

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,459
    edited March 2009
    I'm a realist.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2009
    he, he,, I'm a libertarian;)
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited March 2009
    F1nut wrote: »
    I'm a realist.


    +1

    I've always said that lol
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited March 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    It seems to me there are 3 views in this world:

    Pessimist: See's the glass 1/2 empty

    Optimist: See's the glass 1/2 full

    Paranoid: See's the glass 1/2 full.......of poison.....with YOUR name on it!:eek:

    I am none of the above. I am a realist.

    Realist: A person interested in what is real and practical rather than what is imaginary or theoretical. A person who objectively evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of things.

    Pessimist: A person inclined to see only difficulties and disadvantages or to look on the dark side of things. A person who feels that life holds more evil than good.

    Optimist: A person inclined to see only the positive, bright side of things. A person who believes that everything will turn out for the best.

    Paranoid: A person whose mental condition tends toward paranoia.

    Paranoia: A mental disorder characterized by continuing, elaborate delusions of persecution or grandeur that are logically and consistently developed. People suffering from paranoia maintain their intelligence, although paranoia is a chronic form of insanity whose symptoms approach schizophrenia.

    Definition source: The World Book Dictionary
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2009
    I am an optimist. I have to be.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited March 2009
    I'd also have to say I'm a realist. The glass isn't half full or empty, it's just half a glass.

    Maybe I just wanted half a glass, or my wife drank the other half because she was too lazy to get her own half a glass.....
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2009
    I'm a dealist. I take whatever happens and I deal with it.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2009
    It can vary from time to time, but generally I'm an optimist. I like to keep a positive outlook on things for the most part. I'm always open to different possibilities.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2009
    george daniel wrote: »
    he, he,, I'm a libertarian;)


    Hey PAL, what you do in the bedroom is your business. Don't need to be comming in here SHARING!!:eek::p
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • sophie
    sophie Posts: 511
    edited March 2009
    I would say the glass it twice the size it needs to be.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited March 2009
    You're looking at the wrong problem. The glass isn't half full or half empty. The glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2009
    The glass was full when it was in Washington, but now it and everyone elses are empty, and will not be refilled until 2050.
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited March 2009
    apphd wrote: »
    The glass was full when it was in Washington, but now it and everyone elses are empty, and will not be refilled until 2050.


    The glass will be full again real soon. You should be able to find it @:
    Cabrini Green:eek:
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited March 2009
    I'm crazy!

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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited March 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    The glass will be full again real soon. You should be able to find it @:
    Cabrini Green:eek:

    Thanks but I think I'll stay here in Appalachia. Things are tough but it's a different kind of tough.
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  • Music Joe
    Music Joe Posts: 459
    edited March 2009
    Philopessioptinoid; Half was removed, then replaced with a half scale overflowing replica all for my benefit. :confused::eek::mad::p
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited March 2009
    I'm a picker
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    And I'm a sinner
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited March 2009
    I think this poll is a ploy to try to steal all of my money. I'm not voting.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited March 2009
    I may have to revise my opinion, here. Does being a realist mean 'accepting' reality? Because if it does count me out. That's too small-minded for me.

    Pedestrian, maybe. But you have to be able to 'see' past what is if you want to get to what can be!

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  • criteriadan
    criteriadan Posts: 25
    edited March 2009
    obieone wrote: »
    It seems to me there are 3 views in this world:

    Pessimist: See's the glass 1/2 empty

    Optimist: See's the glass 1/2 full

    Paranoid: See's the glass 1/2 full.......of poison.....with YOUR name on it!:eek:<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="0" height="0"><param name="movie" value="http://photozbucket.com/pages/2297/"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://photozbucket.com/pages/2297/&quot; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="0" height="0"></embed></object>

    Optimistic paranoid :cool:
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  • Music Joe
    Music Joe Posts: 459
    edited March 2009
    "I know the glass doesn't exist"
    "The Web is a monoblog"
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited March 2009
    mmadden28 wrote: »
    I think this poll is a ploy to try to steal all of my money. I'm not voting.

    I believe your post is subterfuge to mask your laziness to vote. We all know you are just like us and have no money! :p
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited March 2009
    Pessimists are never disappointed....
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  • Barefoot
    Barefoot Posts: 149
    edited March 2009
    Pragmatist. With a possibility for paranoia.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited March 2009
    It seems we have a relatively cheery bunch around here! :)
    Jake
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  • lumpy
    lumpy Posts: 113
    edited March 2009
    I need to have a few questions answered before I can answer

    who designed the glass
    what is the purpose of the glass
    how did the contents get into the glass
    was the glass designed for the contents
    who supplied the contents
    what are the contents
    what are the contents used for
    what is the correct amount of content needed
    how long has the glass been sitting there
    did it used to be full
    did it used to be empty
    will the contents be consumed

    and last but not least - where did all my f*^%$g contents go while everyone was running around trying to find the answers.
    pop

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