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Mikes! · Gender: Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 1843 Status: Moderator

Basically, I need to retire my old shoes. They leak, which honestly sucks a lot because I will really miss that pair. I've worn them through so many things in my life. What does this have to do with veganism? Well, for the past few months or so, I'd joke around with friends about how even though I rarely eat meat, I can't go vegetarian because it's total cop out. Veganism or nothing, I'd say. But the only thing preventing me from veganism is how I wear leather shoes.

So should I get a canvas pair (probably a sweet pair of Vans), and make that jump, or should I keep up being an omnivore and buy a new pair of Sambas (the style of old pair, which was my favorite shoes ever, which means something because I really don't subscribe to much materialism)?

Try to persuade me; I dare you all!

Empy · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:26 am Post subject:

Do what makes you happy.
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Mikes! · Gender: Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 1843 Status: Moderator

See, I'd be happy with either route. I really don't care strongly about one or the other!

My veganism wouldn't come out of any moral objection to animal products, so it's not a matter of ethics. I just think the lifestyle seems interesting. If anything, it'd just be an experiment.

On the other hand, I don't particularly enjoy consuming animal products more than not. I'd just do it because it's easier. Food production in our society is arranged for an omnivorous diet. If anything, it'd just be for practical reasons.

Terri · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 6:53 am Post subject:

"Shoes even vegans can wear." Simple shoes are awesome, and their green toe stuff is really ecologically responsible and without the exploitation of animal products. Well, some use wool, but most people don't conside that "exploitation."

Anyway, that wasn't the question, but... uh, if you're gonna be a vegan, don't be one of those people who just has a diet consisting solely of french fries. That's dumb.

Its_The_Sneak!!! · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:36 pm Post subject:

it is the hight of cowardice to only consume defenseless vegetables. We have no proof they don't suffer.. heck, I've seen some plants look uncannily like they're suffering when they don't get enough water or sunlight.
And what about those people who talk to their plants and insist it makes them grow better?

Don't be a hypocrite. Don't be a vegan.

even though you're not doing it for ethical reasons. Veganism is just dumb and bad.

Also, I hope you like mushrooms, 'cause I think they're your only chance at getting protien if you go vegan.

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ok, rant over.
Hm, it might be cool to try it for a week, but please don't do it permanently.
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Sharp · Gender: Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 5942 Status: User

Burgers.

Ray · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:45 pm Post subject:

Order some custom vans. You know you want to.

For the record, I've got two pairs of Vans slip-ons, and I should note that if you do a lot of walking you're probably going to want to buy some kind of insert because they have no support.
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Hoff · Gender: Joined: 12 Mar 2006 Posts: 1398 Status: User

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Mavhunter · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 4:41 pm Post subject:

Vegans can't even eat marshmellows. I mean, I dated one, but we rely on our animal buddies too much to remove them from our lives "to be nice". I mean, horse lovers use leather straps and stuff, for example.
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Sharp · Gender: Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 5942 Status: User

Burgers!

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the bunk · Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject:

don't be lame, mike >: O
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Chazaq · Chazaq Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 382 Status: User

Hey mike

I'm gonna try too. And my moms all pissy because I'm asking for beans and avacado and humus. But I'm trying with you.

Sharp · Gender: Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 5942 Status: User

That wasn't supposed to offend you. You don't seem too into it. In fact, it seems like a stunt, either to conform to or impress your friends. The Gila Monster bites its prey and waits for it to slowly lose energy from the infection caused by its bacteria infested saliva. Then it eats it. Possibly alive. Veganism is ignoring life and imagining that animals are the nicest little things that would never hurt each other. Humans are ridiculously good to animals. Buy non caged eggs. There are many small things you can do without hitting the extreme.

Otogi-san · gleep glorp Joined: 13 Mar 2006 Posts: 5077 Status: User