littlemiss:

When it comes to the game of life, it seems that there are those who win because they dare to ask the universe and the people in it for what they want. Some signs of the Zodiac are definitely pushier than others and, in some ways, that can translate into being more successful than others. Zodiac signs can look at which are the pushiest signs, to the extent that they are bullies, and which signs tend to be so people pleasing that they are practically doormats. (Via)

Aries
As far as being a bully goes, your sign does have some talents. You walk that fine line from between persuasive and pushy. You are a great salesperson and can sell anything, including yourself. Your main tact is not giving anyone else too much time to think too hard about what you are saying. Before they know it, they are agreeing with you and getting out their wallet to buy from you or deciding to jump in bed with you or whatever you want. You are also not beyond making fun of or belittling those weaker than you.

Taurus
As far as the Zodiac signs are concerned, you are one of the major bullies in the set of twelve horoscopes. You get your way mainly through intimidation, bullying, and emotional blackmail. In fact, you will do anything to get your way including withholding sex, giving people the silent treatment, and even resorting to violence if necessary. The milder bulls like to practice a bit of passive aggressiveness, which of course drives other people crazy. The Taurus always feels like they have won when they see the other person “give in.”

Gemini
The Gemini is a verbal bully and can talk so fast and only about him or herself that the other person just does not have a chance to get a word in edgewise. These glamorous creatures also believe in stealing the limelight whenever they can. They do this through dressing provocatively, being funny, or simply just speaking loudly at parties and in public places. They are not beyond creating a scene or mocking others if they feel ignored. This is all part of their agenda to be the center of the universe.

Cancer
The Crab is definitely one of the complete pushovers in the Zodiac. They will often cry or try to make people feel guilty if things don’t go their way, but all this does is make them seem powerless and insecure to others. Occasionally, this emotional blackmail works, but mostly Cancers try to gain control of situations by doing favors for other people. Usually, they are very much taken for granted and often others also take credit for their work. If a Crab does stand up for him or herself, it is usually accompanied by an emotional outburst.

Leo
The Leo is a notorious bully and one of the worst of the twelve signs when it comes to intimidation both physically and psychologically. This sign is charismatic and has a huge boisterous presence that is difficult to ignore in the first place. The Leo is not beyond yelling at or snubbing someone in a public place. They will also use sarcasm, verbal abuse, bigotry, and belittling to make someone else feel about two inches tall.

Virgo
This sign is an expert at emotional blackmail. They seem nice enough, but they can really shovel out the guilt. They control others by pretending to be flawless and in control and then belittling others when they don’t make the grade. However, not all Virgos are so controlling and pushy. Some like to make others feel guilty by doing everything over again when it is not done right the first place.

Libra
This sign needs constant approval from others and is just not that pushy. However, being the sign of the scales, this sign simply cannot tolerate injustice and will fly off the handle and become very violent and abusive if they think that someone or something (like an animal) is being treated unfairly or tortured. This sign becomes very aroused when they think it is time to fight for the sake of an underdog.

Scorpio
This is a very shifty and sly minded sign so the bullying that is done is quite subtle. The Scorpion is more manipulative than anything. The Scorpio native is also excellent at personal politics and has an entire armory of defense mechanisms, passive aggressive tactics, and downright sneaky and deceptive behaviors that are used to succeed in life.

Sagittarius
The Archer is quite happy go lucky and is one of those signs that does not have its own way. This is a philosophically and spiritually sophisticated sign that believes that states of personal power and success are transient. Although many people see this sign as being a bit of a pushover, he or she just does not care. This Zodiac sign can also manage to get its own way simply by being very positive and encouraging to others, which are opposite of the tact of many of the other signs. Like Olivia de Havilland in “Gone With The Wind,” they tend to get their own way by killing others with kindness.

Capricorn
This materialistic sign is quite bossy and controlling, but in a way that is quite ineffectual. The result is that the Goat does not always get what he or she wants. Self-sabotage is a constant habit. The Goat’s favorite way of bullying is to withhold the privilege of sex or communication from a loved one. They are also experts at turning the cold shoulder when they feel affronted and are capable of holding a grudge for many years. They are experts when it comes to maintaining a feud and disdain the idea of building bridges! They would rather be the winner that takes it all in all disputes!

Aquarius
This new age sign does not like to fight and it shows. They often get completely stepped on in life. The Aquarian is the optimistic, nice individual whose good graces are despised and taken advantage of. However, these master pushovers of the Zodiac must be admired for their ability to constantly be knocked down and get up and start again. They don’t let anyone daunt them psychologically and, for that, they must be admired. Some Aquarians resort to a bit of passive aggression, usually in the form of avoidance or changing the subject in order stay away from conflicts. Sometimes not showing up to the battle is one way to win it!

Pisces
The sign of the Fish is Christian and pacifist in nature and for the most part will turn the other cheek. However, as doing so, they will also paint a portrait of themselves as martyrs. The Pisces native is a master when it comes to making others feel guilty. Their other expert tact at bullying is to never answer directly when a question is posed to them. Keeping others on their toes and on a constant “need to know” basis keeps their enemies frustrated and confused. They also win battles by mirroring their competition and doing exactly what they do, which once again infuriates and flusters them. This complex sign looks self-less and loving but is in fact incredibly manipulative and selfish.

thereisnogod:

friendlyatheist:

atheistramblings:

tiredofbeingignored:

cocknbull:

…and other lies told to children.

Dear Christian friend,

you keep telling me God and Jesus are the same person. I really don’t care — let’s pretend they’re one. It just makes it easier for me, ridiculing one imaginary moron instead of two.

But doesn’t that mean Jesus’ sacrifice is utter bullshit? God put himself on Earth to have himself murdered to save the humans he created from an evil he invented, all because he told himself to. Hell of a moral deed.

What was the sacrifice? A goddamn deity — an eternal being — took 30 years out of his endless lifetime to act like a human, die, and come back to life. Big fuckin’ deal! Yeah, he got whipped a bit, and I’m sure that’s not comfortable, but he’s God. He chose to let it hurt — it didn’t have to, nobody asked for it to. And if he is a god, a perfect, omniscient, holy being, how can he even suffer? Doesn’t that suggest that suffering is perfection? If it’s not perfection, then he didn’t suffer, because if he did, he’s not perfect and therefore, he’s not God.

(And remember: he’s doing this so rapists can go, “Look, God, about that little slip where I raped that four-year-old in the confessional… sorry about that,” and get into Heaven. Yeah. Great guy, God.)

Christian friend, you also tell me that God cannot contradict himself, which is why he had to suffer for our sins: he couldn’t just change his own laws and let us go free. He did what he had to do to save us from his own laws.

In that case, how can miracles ever occur? A miracle is a single event which defies the laws of nature. And if God can’t just do whatever and decide it’s the new moral law, he can’t just do anything and say it’s the new law of nature, right? Therefore, either there are no miracles (and your prayers really are worthless, bullshit whispers), or God actually is able contradict his own laws. If he can alter and contradict his own laws, then Jesus’ sacrifice and suffering was totally unnecessary. God could’ve snapped his fingers and saved every human being without offering himself a blood sacrifice.

Christian friend, you tell me that, as an atheist, I have no basis for the claim that suffering is a negative thing, or that suffering is not a perfect act. Of course, this has nothing to do with my argument that God’s a lying, deceitful, cowardly piece of shit. Let’s pretend suffering is awesome — your God says suffering is great, it’s perfect. Then God still hasn’t sacrificed a damn thing. As a perfect being, he did exactly what was in his nature. He suffered, and he loved it. Good for him.

Simply brilliant.

Bravo, bravo….

mliaverage:

Today I was alone in an elevator and as I reached my floor I pretended to use my own brute force to make the doors open, complete with hulk sound effects and facials. Much to my embarrassment there was a guy standing right outside waiting for the elevator but he just smiled knowingly and proceeded to pretend to close the doors with “the force” hand actions and an intense expression included. MLIA