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I’m well ahead of schedule on my latest project, so I’ve been playing around a little. I’d mused about with the idea that Big Macintosh was really some quiet intellectual type who just kept inside his shell due to the overwhelming trite frivolousness of most of the people around him. So I pumped out a quick page.
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Is it necessary to say "I hate that thing you drew"? The opinion wasn't asked for, and it's not constructive. If the opinion could be used to help someone in anyway, that's fine, but just saying "I hate that" is pointless. One does not need to voice every opinion they hold to everyone they meet.
People can espouse their opinion whenever they feel like it, it's not your place to tell people what the can and can't say. Nobody needs your permission to offer a opinion or a simple statement.
"One does not need to voice every opinion they hold to everyone they meet."Nobody is runnign around dropping "I despise MLP" messages into everybody's inbox. In fact, only a handful of people are going to look at the comments below this picture. Not everyone likes what you like, learn to cope with it. I know how you MLP thumpers love to feel persecuted.
"One does not need to voice every opinion they hold to everyone they meet."Nobody is runnign around dropping "I despise MLP" messages into everybody's inbox. In fact, only a handful of people are going to look at the comments below this picture. Not everyone likes what you like, learn to cope with it. I know how you MLP thumpers love to feel persecuted.
if you can express your opinion of the show, I can express my opinion of you and/or your actions. you are a petty waste of space and resources on the internet, and the only reason I'm replying to you at all is because I'm bored, and don't like your attitude. also, you made an incorrect assumption when you said there's nobody going around sending random bullshit messages to everyone they know saying they hate mlp. it happens; it happens all the fucking time, and I'm getting sick of the bullshit. and it's not just with bronies, oh, fucking no, it's not confined to one or two groups; it's a world wide fucking pandemic! people letting one small difference divide them! it's just fucking bullshit, and I'm getting really pissed off about it!
Can you really say that anymore? Pretty much seems to me like MLP has it's "hooves" down the fandoms pants.
I'm too sleepy to go on... I'm getting responces way too quickly... Arguments and deep discussion over a children's show... Last thing I could possibly desire... Why did I allow myself to forget that freespeech is a two way door.
I'm too sleepy to go on... I'm getting responces way too quickly... Arguments and deep discussion over a children's show... Last thing I could possibly desire... Why did I allow myself to forget that freespeech is a two way door.
Its not even that. I don't care if you hate or love MLP. It's just not really cool to start talking about how you dislike something in the comments of an artists picture. (Unless its an actual problem in the picture. Not the content.) Keep it on your page if you don't like it!
I mean, I don't like vore, but you don't see me posting about how I don't like it on artists pages do you?
Sorry, just had to throw my 2 cents in there.
I mean, I don't like vore, but you don't see me posting about how I don't like it on artists pages do you?
Sorry, just had to throw my 2 cents in there.
Fair enough. Like I said, I actually like the show, and I don't hate on Faust's style or the characters. They're fresh and quirky and it's a great show for little kids. I'd let my own daughter watch it if I had one, and I'd likely watch it with her.
I'm just the kind of person who gets a bit fed up when most of the artists I watch drop their already excellent art styles to mimic Faust's and all I see in my inbox is ponies. A tribute or two is great, even I did one. But everyone having an explosively messy fangasm all at once is a bit overwhelmingly suffocating. I actually want the furries back is all.
I'm just the kind of person who gets a bit fed up when most of the artists I watch drop their already excellent art styles to mimic Faust's and all I see in my inbox is ponies. A tribute or two is great, even I did one. But everyone having an explosively messy fangasm all at once is a bit overwhelmingly suffocating. I actually want the furries back is all.
Yeah sorry about that. You were the last in the thread and I just hit respond to the last one.
And I can understand that, but at the same time you can't really control what an artist draws. I'm sure I'd be drawing ponies like crack if I could draw them haha. I follow artists that go off on tangents from their normal stuff all the time. I just don't even open them if I'm not interested :3
And I can understand that, but at the same time you can't really control what an artist draws. I'm sure I'd be drawing ponies like crack if I could draw them haha. I follow artists that go off on tangents from their normal stuff all the time. I just don't even open them if I'm not interested :3
It wasn't an angry response, and if it came off that way then I'm sorry. As I said in the post below I tried to post this in the most respectful way possible with out pissing anyone off.
And while you did say you like the picture, there was no need for you don't like subject matter. (That always starts something, even if you didn't mean it in a malicious sort of way.)
Anyway I'm done with this. That's my view and i'm sticking too it. :)
And while you did say you like the picture, there was no need for you don't like subject matter. (That always starts something, even if you didn't mean it in a malicious sort of way.)
Anyway I'm done with this. That's my view and i'm sticking too it. :)
I never spammed people's art expressing dislike. This picture amuses me, actually. There might have been a sarcastic one or two but nothing blatant. I never forced my opinion on others either. I liked the show, but I hate the hype.
Normally I wouldnt say "don't jump down my throat" but as your comment was directed at me, please consider it otherwise. And I actually commented on another person's comment, and not on the art. Do take your self-righteous attitude elsewhere.
Normally I wouldnt say "don't jump down my throat" but as your comment was directed at me, please consider it otherwise. And I actually commented on another person's comment, and not on the art. Do take your self-righteous attitude elsewhere.
I was actually just commenting on the entire thread, not just you. (Too much reddit.) And I wasn't singling just you out, I probably could have put it a bit better. I was also trying to do it in the most respectful way possible to avoid a response like the one you just gave me. Usually I'm quiet about this stuff, but this time I felt like saying something.
And that wasn't me trying to be self-righteous. I'm just stick of seeing people bitching about ponies on here. If you don't like it don't click on the picture. As I'm sure you're annoyed at the people like me, i'm annoyed at the opposite.
Once again sorry for ruffling your feathers, I just wanted to post my view point.
And that wasn't me trying to be self-righteous. I'm just stick of seeing people bitching about ponies on here. If you don't like it don't click on the picture. As I'm sure you're annoyed at the people like me, i'm annoyed at the opposite.
Once again sorry for ruffling your feathers, I just wanted to post my view point.
This isn't really an excuse, since Lauren Faust's intent was to create a smart show for little girls.
Personally, I think that two episodes aren't enough to make the kind of judgement spartan is making yet. I'm not sure how it's evidence of relearning the same thing in only two episodes, at least not if watched chronologically. Some lessons are similar to others, but I feel that most similarities are actually of significant enough difference that they're not the same when you think about it.
Besides, humans often make the same mistakes, even when they "learn better." And how many TV shows actually contain discernible arcs where characters overcome a flaw and never go back to it again?
Personally, I think that two episodes aren't enough to make the kind of judgement spartan is making yet. I'm not sure how it's evidence of relearning the same thing in only two episodes, at least not if watched chronologically. Some lessons are similar to others, but I feel that most similarities are actually of significant enough difference that they're not the same when you think about it.
Besides, humans often make the same mistakes, even when they "learn better." And how many TV shows actually contain discernible arcs where characters overcome a flaw and never go back to it again?
Do you HONESTLY think young girls actually pick up on the larger scale of things? NO! They see it as Ponies playing and frolicking, children do not PROCESS things like adults do, they don't dig in to a cartoon and see Real or Fake meanings, they just see the cartoon, that's it.
Stop bitching about a damn cartoon already. There's worse fucking things in life that spill WORSE concepts and ideas in to children's heads then a cartoon. It's called THE NEWS!
Stop bitching about a damn cartoon already. There's worse fucking things in life that spill WORSE concepts and ideas in to children's heads then a cartoon. It's called THE NEWS!
I was actually going to respond with a Tl;dr witticism, but you beat me to it. I can only hope Mac leads the rebellion so that the bourgeois no longer oppresses the proletariat. Or that she rides him till he can't move, while repeating "Who's your princess" over and over. Either way, win-win.
I'm actually not sure. You can probably kill her, though. If you were invisible and dedicated enough. XD
That's the thing - if she was a QUEEN, Mac'd have a problem. As it is, she only usually gets invoked in terms of familiar matters or ceremonies. She's the Princess; she's like Zaphod Beeblebrox. She's there to steal public attention while the advisoral ponies run the place. ^^ You don't live for a thousand years without taking precautions to your kingdom, dearie.
That's the thing - if she was a QUEEN, Mac'd have a problem. As it is, she only usually gets invoked in terms of familiar matters or ceremonies. She's the Princess; she's like Zaphod Beeblebrox. She's there to steal public attention while the advisoral ponies run the place. ^^ You don't live for a thousand years without taking precautions to your kingdom, dearie.
"Word of God" states that she is really a queen, but executive meddling forced them to call her Princess Celestia, because (largely thanks to Disney) most children automatically assume any character named Queen whatever is evil and that any character named Princess whatever is good.
I'm not sure that Equestria truly is a hereditary monarchy, we don't know how Celestia and Luna obtained the throne seeing as we have not seen any other winged unicorns yet, despite confirmation that the three main breeds of pony are intercompatible. There does seem to be titled nobility but no indication that they are anything but a relic of the old unicorn kingdom.
Natural aptitude is an unavoidable fact of life, and vastly preferable to a caste system that does not allow any deviation from the lot afforded by one's ancestry. Earth ponies don't need to be dirt farmers, pegasi aren't necessarily weather control or guards, and unicorns can be things other than mages or aristocratic snobs. But there are things that they simply cannot do, how could an earth pony change the weather or perform fine manipulation.
It is kind of odd how every pony has a name describing them perfectly even before obtaining a cutie mark though.
But hey, non-canon antics aside, you have to admit that Celestia does a better job than most of our elected officials.
Natural aptitude is an unavoidable fact of life, and vastly preferable to a caste system that does not allow any deviation from the lot afforded by one's ancestry. Earth ponies don't need to be dirt farmers, pegasi aren't necessarily weather control or guards, and unicorns can be things other than mages or aristocratic snobs. But there are things that they simply cannot do, how could an earth pony change the weather or perform fine manipulation.
It is kind of odd how every pony has a name describing them perfectly even before obtaining a cutie mark though.
But hey, non-canon antics aside, you have to admit that Celestia does a better job than most of our elected officials.
I actually interpreted alicorns to be a literal manifestation of "divine right," as they don't just have a Mandate from Heaven, but they actually ARE Heaven.
I like how Dr. Robotnik put it in the only Sonic crossover ponyfic to ever make it on Equestria Daily. Upon learning of Equestrian society, he described it as a "communist monarchy," and admitted it baffled him as to how that could even work.
I like how Dr. Robotnik put it in the only Sonic crossover ponyfic to ever make it on Equestria Daily. Upon learning of Equestrian society, he described it as a "communist monarchy," and admitted it baffled him as to how that could even work.
I love your take on big mac :D He does have that kind of ... tone? attitude? Something about him kinda makes you think he's just some big strong mind but just keeps to himself unless he's needed. *Shrugs*.
on a side note it amuses me endlessly how people who hate the show come here to comment on this. Makes me wonder what is going through their minds...
Great work! 8D *doth faves*
on a side note it amuses me endlessly how people who hate the show come here to comment on this. Makes me wonder what is going through their minds...
Great work! 8D *doth faves*
In the real world, I definitely agree. The instances of benevolent dictatorships versus despots or simply ineffectual leaders is striking, assuming you can even trust history books on these matters (Historical revisionism is nowhere near a new thing). One person with absolute power would be an incredible force for good, but how many would be that force? And when they inevitably go the way of all flesh, what about those that follow? We've moved on from the Monarchy for good reason.
At the same time, most kings and queens are not over a thousand years old and suggested to be a goddess in physical form*. Alternate character interpretation aside, Celestia is not shown to be anything other than a kind, responsible leader genuinely concerned with her subjects well-being. She's immortal, making matters of succession and power vacuum null. While monarchy is rather dangerous as a government system, it's relatively harmless in Equestria.
* Really, this fact kinda makes Equestria less of a monarchy and more in line with a really subtle theocracy.
At the same time, most kings and queens are not over a thousand years old and suggested to be a goddess in physical form*. Alternate character interpretation aside, Celestia is not shown to be anything other than a kind, responsible leader genuinely concerned with her subjects well-being. She's immortal, making matters of succession and power vacuum null. While monarchy is rather dangerous as a government system, it's relatively harmless in Equestria.
* Really, this fact kinda makes Equestria less of a monarchy and more in line with a really subtle theocracy.
I would argue there are a few instances of benign despotic governments, but in most cases it's because they were really short-lived (the shortest record for a king's reign is a little less than an hour).
Or because the king/queen/dictator/turtle/teapot in question was generally well beloved (the Five Good Emperors of Rome have been viewed as largely wonderful leaders even as historical revisionism affects the rest of Roman history).
Or because the king/queen/dictator/turtle/teapot in question was generally well beloved (the Five Good Emperors of Rome have been viewed as largely wonderful leaders even as historical revisionism affects the rest of Roman history).
Dearest Big Macintosh,
Let me first say I truly appreciate your letter, it is not every day that I receive such an in-depth analysis of the very lynch-pins of what makes Equestria such a magical place to live.
First off, I understand your concern about a hereditary hegemony, however if you haven’t noticed, the reins of this great land hasn’t been passed down for over one thousand years. I won’t bore you with the details of how I came to rein as your Princess, or whether or not the power of rule came to me by a patriarchal descendant. However, surely you can see the wisdom of having a wise, immortal ruler that has kept Equestria safe and thriving for many generations. To quote a cute little dragon I know “the proof is in the pudding” and to coin another “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.
Now then as to your other qualm about what has become the cornerstone of Equestria’s prosperity. Big Macintosh, you adorable little pony, you of all people must understand the amazing gift it is of not only being able to discover what it is that makes you special but being able to make a LIVING out of it. Imagine how hard life could be if we ponies were not able to, at an early age discover what we are truly good at and then by the magic that is Equestria, gain a living by its use; be it animal husbandry, farming, partying, or even business acumen. We as ponies are blessed with this magic and yes certain aspects of talent are generally proliferated towards certain types of ponies but, would that not just make sense? Would it not be just torturous for a poor earth pony for example that dreams of flying to be caged in a life and employment that doesn’t involve his or her fondest wish? How tragic, it brings a tear to my eye to even think of such an existence. If you know of any pony such as that, whose cutie mark does not reflect what is in their hearts, please let me know at once, I will do all that is in my power to help that poor pony.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia
Let me first say I truly appreciate your letter, it is not every day that I receive such an in-depth analysis of the very lynch-pins of what makes Equestria such a magical place to live.
First off, I understand your concern about a hereditary hegemony, however if you haven’t noticed, the reins of this great land hasn’t been passed down for over one thousand years. I won’t bore you with the details of how I came to rein as your Princess, or whether or not the power of rule came to me by a patriarchal descendant. However, surely you can see the wisdom of having a wise, immortal ruler that has kept Equestria safe and thriving for many generations. To quote a cute little dragon I know “the proof is in the pudding” and to coin another “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it”.
Now then as to your other qualm about what has become the cornerstone of Equestria’s prosperity. Big Macintosh, you adorable little pony, you of all people must understand the amazing gift it is of not only being able to discover what it is that makes you special but being able to make a LIVING out of it. Imagine how hard life could be if we ponies were not able to, at an early age discover what we are truly good at and then by the magic that is Equestria, gain a living by its use; be it animal husbandry, farming, partying, or even business acumen. We as ponies are blessed with this magic and yes certain aspects of talent are generally proliferated towards certain types of ponies but, would that not just make sense? Would it not be just torturous for a poor earth pony for example that dreams of flying to be caged in a life and employment that doesn’t involve his or her fondest wish? How tragic, it brings a tear to my eye to even think of such an existence. If you know of any pony such as that, whose cutie mark does not reflect what is in their hearts, please let me know at once, I will do all that is in my power to help that poor pony.
Sincerely,
Princess Celestia
So does Friendship is Magic forward Communist ideals in the Smurf-style sense of everyone having a special talent that they discover that likely leads to their role in society, or is it more Capitalist, seeing as how there is clear monetary exchange for goods and services, and most who use their special talent do so in the context of a career--for money--as opposed to merely doing so to benefit the community, as in Smurfs?
From one blog, MLP is actually Satanic, Communistic, Socialist, Pagan, Homosexual and Pedophilic all at once.
http://shelleytherepublican.com/201.....s-satanic.aspx
http://shelleytherepublican.com/201.....s-satanic.aspx
That site is amazingly phobic about everything. Though I do find that their reasoning actually contradicts themselves:
"The depiction of ponies in this series is un-biblical. According to the Bible (Gen 1:26) man has been given dominion over all beasts (including ponies), and thus the portrayal of these worker-animals as talking intelligent creatures with their own will and personality is clearly in contradiction to God’s teaching. We would have preferred to see a more realistic portrayal of God’s creation, for example showing young men and women working the land with their ponies just as God intended. As everybody knows, Man (created in God’s image) is the only life on earth born with a soul, and capable of moral reasoning. To suggest that ponies might also have souls undermines the entire basis of the Christian Bible."
umm, ok, ponies talk in a CHILDREN'S CARTOON? <sarcasm>Oh lordy lordy!</sarcasm> Does this mean that Tom and Jerry is satanic? Bugs Bunny is the devil? Micky Mouse is dealing in children's souls?
"We do not doubt the show’s popularity amongst secular audiences however they have a great deal more work to do if they want to create something as successful as the excellent Veggie-Tales."
So, talking animals teaching morals of friendship, love and tolerance is bad, but a talking, phallic cucumber that spews biblical propaganda is better? umm, kay....
"While ponies are certainly real animals, and unicorns definitly did exist (Job 39:9-12), “Pegasus Ponies” appear to be a creature found only in ancient greek pagan religions."
.... Unicorns, magical and pagan animals are actually ok, but Pegasus are right out?
"The show is socialist: Various ponies appear to practice trades (for example Pinkie-Pie is a baker, Rarity is a seamstress and Twilight Sparkle is an occultist), and yet they do not appear to charge for their services (even the satanic Ms Sparkle), this is a model of a communist society envisaged by Marx. There’s no money or entrepreneurship. Is this an acceptable role model for young girls?"
socialist? What? No money? Someone hasn't does their homework. Guess they missed the numerous episodes of AppleJack charging for apples and other goods.
"Warn your children away from older men who like My Little Pony – they are almost certainly pederasts or perverts. Explain to your kids that if they ever meet a “brony” they are to tell a responsible adult such as your pastor or a fellow church-going parent."
Ok, I enjoy the show with along with a LOT of other people my own age, which is well out of the zone for the show, and that makes me a pedophile and a pervert?
I'm sorry, but after reading so much, I noticed a LOT of other links on the side. I conclude that maybe they are just being a bit (over)protective of children and taking things up a notch for their benefit. I am in Technical Support and decided to look in on that section....
From the Linux section:
"We at Shelley The Republican have done our best to warn America about the threat posed by the afro-chineese conspiracy that is Linux."
..... afro-chinese? are you kidding me? The OS is made by a Finnish man named Linux Torvalis.... Where did african or chinese come from?
In their 'review' of Vista, Ubuntu and Mac OS X Lion:
During the install of each on a computer, they conclude:
"The clear winner is Windows Vista. The installation of Vista is quick and easy. The system does the thinking for you and it comes out just right. Well done Microsoft!"
The system does the thinking for you? Sounds more like communism to me... But they endorse it....
And on apps:
"Playing music though is a problem. Apple does not deliver their operating system with the Windows Media Player. It is also not possible to install winamp. After a long while I was able to locate an old version of the Windows Media Player for Mac. Version 4.5. It doesn’t run naively on Mac OS X, you have to run it inside Mac OS 9 which was installed automatically when installing the OS. Very complicated but at least not as bad as Ubuntu."
Wait.... what? No one told them about iTunes? Seriously?
And in the security section:
"Attempts to install known applications like Zone Alarm or Norton Firwall also failed. These applications could not even be installed inside Mac OS 9. Mac OS X has a reputation of being a secure OS, we however can not confirm that to be true. "
spelling mistake aside, why would you TRY to install two Windows security programs on a MAC?!?
Think what you will of this blog by shelly the republican, but I'm not sure I am convinced that they know what they are talking about with poorly researched examples like this.
I apologize to Fisk for cluttering up his page, to Shadow 3397 if he truly believes in this site and those who have listened to me rant on this pic, but I had to speak as is my freedom in this country... at least for now. I don't wish them to remove their opinion from the net, but at least revise it to reflect The Truth. As the Philosopher said, "I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend your right to say it."
TL:DR
Above link is full of extremist junk. No substance.
"The depiction of ponies in this series is un-biblical. According to the Bible (Gen 1:26) man has been given dominion over all beasts (including ponies), and thus the portrayal of these worker-animals as talking intelligent creatures with their own will and personality is clearly in contradiction to God’s teaching. We would have preferred to see a more realistic portrayal of God’s creation, for example showing young men and women working the land with their ponies just as God intended. As everybody knows, Man (created in God’s image) is the only life on earth born with a soul, and capable of moral reasoning. To suggest that ponies might also have souls undermines the entire basis of the Christian Bible."
umm, ok, ponies talk in a CHILDREN'S CARTOON? <sarcasm>Oh lordy lordy!</sarcasm> Does this mean that Tom and Jerry is satanic? Bugs Bunny is the devil? Micky Mouse is dealing in children's souls?
"We do not doubt the show’s popularity amongst secular audiences however they have a great deal more work to do if they want to create something as successful as the excellent Veggie-Tales."
So, talking animals teaching morals of friendship, love and tolerance is bad, but a talking, phallic cucumber that spews biblical propaganda is better? umm, kay....
"While ponies are certainly real animals, and unicorns definitly did exist (Job 39:9-12), “Pegasus Ponies” appear to be a creature found only in ancient greek pagan religions."
.... Unicorns, magical and pagan animals are actually ok, but Pegasus are right out?
"The show is socialist: Various ponies appear to practice trades (for example Pinkie-Pie is a baker, Rarity is a seamstress and Twilight Sparkle is an occultist), and yet they do not appear to charge for their services (even the satanic Ms Sparkle), this is a model of a communist society envisaged by Marx. There’s no money or entrepreneurship. Is this an acceptable role model for young girls?"
socialist? What? No money? Someone hasn't does their homework. Guess they missed the numerous episodes of AppleJack charging for apples and other goods.
"Warn your children away from older men who like My Little Pony – they are almost certainly pederasts or perverts. Explain to your kids that if they ever meet a “brony” they are to tell a responsible adult such as your pastor or a fellow church-going parent."
Ok, I enjoy the show with along with a LOT of other people my own age, which is well out of the zone for the show, and that makes me a pedophile and a pervert?
I'm sorry, but after reading so much, I noticed a LOT of other links on the side. I conclude that maybe they are just being a bit (over)protective of children and taking things up a notch for their benefit. I am in Technical Support and decided to look in on that section....
From the Linux section:
"We at Shelley The Republican have done our best to warn America about the threat posed by the afro-chineese conspiracy that is Linux."
..... afro-chinese? are you kidding me? The OS is made by a Finnish man named Linux Torvalis.... Where did african or chinese come from?
In their 'review' of Vista, Ubuntu and Mac OS X Lion:
During the install of each on a computer, they conclude:
"The clear winner is Windows Vista. The installation of Vista is quick and easy. The system does the thinking for you and it comes out just right. Well done Microsoft!"
The system does the thinking for you? Sounds more like communism to me... But they endorse it....
And on apps:
"Playing music though is a problem. Apple does not deliver their operating system with the Windows Media Player. It is also not possible to install winamp. After a long while I was able to locate an old version of the Windows Media Player for Mac. Version 4.5. It doesn’t run naively on Mac OS X, you have to run it inside Mac OS 9 which was installed automatically when installing the OS. Very complicated but at least not as bad as Ubuntu."
Wait.... what? No one told them about iTunes? Seriously?
And in the security section:
"Attempts to install known applications like Zone Alarm or Norton Firwall also failed. These applications could not even be installed inside Mac OS 9. Mac OS X has a reputation of being a secure OS, we however can not confirm that to be true. "
spelling mistake aside, why would you TRY to install two Windows security programs on a MAC?!?
Think what you will of this blog by shelly the republican, but I'm not sure I am convinced that they know what they are talking about with poorly researched examples like this.
I apologize to Fisk for cluttering up his page, to Shadow 3397 if he truly believes in this site and those who have listened to me rant on this pic, but I had to speak as is my freedom in this country... at least for now. I don't wish them to remove their opinion from the net, but at least revise it to reflect The Truth. As the Philosopher said, "I do not agree with a word you say, but I will defend your right to say it."
TL:DR
Above link is full of extremist junk. No substance.
Oooh no, I don't believe in the site in the least, believe me. That page about MLP was shown to me by a friend who was laughing at the stupidity.
Thing is, the sight IS satire. I learned this a couple days after it was shown to me that at the 'Terms and Conditions' part of the website it says
4. You understand that by using the Web Site, including its Forums, comment pages and chats, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. If you feel offended by the content or parts of the content you have to leave. Str is strictly satirical, nothing on Str shall be taken seriously. If you are unable to comprehend this concept you are forbidden to view any website content. Under no circumstances will we be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, emailed or otherwise transmitted via the Web Site, including its Forums.
So anything on the site is a joke and making fun of things.
Thing is, the sight IS satire. I learned this a couple days after it was shown to me that at the 'Terms and Conditions' part of the website it says
4. You understand that by using the Web Site, including its Forums, comment pages and chats, you may be exposed to Content that is offensive, indecent or objectionable. If you feel offended by the content or parts of the content you have to leave. Str is strictly satirical, nothing on Str shall be taken seriously. If you are unable to comprehend this concept you are forbidden to view any website content. Under no circumstances will we be liable in any way for any Content, including, but not limited to, for any errors or omissions in any Content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any Content posted, emailed or otherwise transmitted via the Web Site, including its Forums.
So anything on the site is a joke and making fun of things.
I think its implied that Big Macintosh's personality "thing" is that actions speak louder than words, so that's why he speaks so little. I like to think he's very intelligent too. He has lots of time to ponder the universe while he's plowing the fields and such at Sweet Apple Acres.
This is an absolutely ADORABLE iteration of this character. I love how you translated him into the anthropomorphic form. Looking at this piece has totally changed my perception of Big Mac. I'm totally going to imagine him as this quiet, introspective intellectual the next time I see him in an episode! I also like the more subdued color scheme here. Nicely done.
Just wanted to say: Read it ALL without reading Celestia's comment first. I found it fairly comical, especially considering it's Big Mac. AJ DID say he was the one who did all them 'fancy maths' and such. Gotta love it.
... Now I want to see Celestia give a reaction like that in the show. Just have a ridiculously long letter at the end (As long as one of Twilight's checklists, maybe), and then... tl;dr.
... Now I want to see Celestia give a reaction like that in the show. Just have a ridiculously long letter at the end (As long as one of Twilight's checklists, maybe), and then... tl;dr.
ARTHUR: Old woman!
DENNIS: Man!
ARTHUR: Old Man, sorry. What knight live in that castle over there?
DENNIS: I'm thirty seven.
ARTHUR: What?
DENNIS: I'm thirty seven -- I'm not old!
ARTHUR: Well, I can't just call you `Man'.
DENNIS: Well, you could say `Dennis'.
ARTHUR: Well, I didn't know you were called `Dennis.'
DENNIS: Well, you didn't bother to find out, did you?
ARTHUR: I did say sorry about the `old woman,' but from the behind
you looked--
DENNIS: What I object to is you automatically treat me like an inferior!
ARTHUR: Well, I AM king...
DENNIS: Oh king, eh, very nice. An' how'd you get that, eh? By
exploitin' the workers -- by 'angin' on to outdated imperialist dogma
which perpetuates the economic an' social differences in our society!
If there's ever going to be any progress--
WOMAN: Dennis, there's some lovely filth down here. Oh -- how d'you do?
ARTHUR: How do you do, good lady. I am Arthur, King of the Britons.
Who's castle is that?
WOMAN: King of the who?
ARTHUR: The Britons.
WOMAN: Who are the Britons?
ARTHUR: Well, we all are. we're all Britons and I am your king.
WOMAN: I didn't know we had a king. I thought we were an autonomous
collective.
DENNIS: You're fooling yourself. We're living in a dictatorship.
A self-perpetuating autocracy in which the working classes--
WOMAN: Oh there you go, bringing class into it again.
DENNIS: That's what it's all about if only people would--
ARTHUR: Please, please good people. I am in haste. Who lives
in that castle?
WOMAN: No one live there.
ARTHUR: Then who is your lord?
WOMAN: We don't have a lord.
ARTHUR: What?
DENNIS: I told you. We're an anarcho-syndicalist commune. We take
it in turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week.
ARTHUR: Yes.
DENNIS: But all the decision of that officer have to be ratified
at a special biweekly meeting.
ARTHUR: Yes, I see.
DENNIS: By a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs,--
ARTHUR: Be quiet!
DENNIS: --but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more--
ARTHUR: Be quiet! I order you to be quiet!
WOMAN: Order, eh -- who does he think he is?
ARTHUR: I am your king!
WOMAN: Well, I didn't vote for you.
ARTHUR: You don't vote for kings.
WOMAN: Well, 'ow did you become king then?
ARTHUR: The Lady of the Lake,
[angels sing]
her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur
from the bosom of the water signifying by Divine Providence that I,
Arthur, was to carry Excalibur.
[singing stops]
That is why I am your king!
DENNIS: Listen -- strange women lying in ponds distributing swords
is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power
derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical
aquatic ceremony.
ARTHUR: Be quiet!
DENNIS: Well you can't expect to wield supreme executive power
just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!
ARTHUR: Shut up!
DENNIS: I mean, if I went around sayin' I was an empereror just
because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me they'd
put me away!
ARTHUR: Shut up! Will you shut up!
DENNIS: Ah, now we see the violence inherent in the system.
ARTHUR: Shut up!
DENNIS: Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system!
HELP! HELP! I'm being repressed!
ARTHUR: Bloody peasant!
DENNIS: Oh, what a give away. Did you here that, did you here that,
eh? That's what I'm on about -- did you see him repressing me,
you saw it didn't you?
DENNIS: Man!
ARTHUR: Old Man, sorry. What knight live in that castle over there?
DENNIS: I'm thirty seven.
ARTHUR: What?
DENNIS: I'm thirty seven -- I'm not old!
ARTHUR: Well, I can't just call you `Man'.
DENNIS: Well, you could say `Dennis'.
ARTHUR: Well, I didn't know you were called `Dennis.'
DENNIS: Well, you didn't bother to find out, did you?
ARTHUR: I did say sorry about the `old woman,' but from the behind
you looked--
DENNIS: What I object to is you automatically treat me like an inferior!
ARTHUR: Well, I AM king...
DENNIS: Oh king, eh, very nice. An' how'd you get that, eh? By
exploitin' the workers -- by 'angin' on to outdated imperialist dogma
which perpetuates the economic an' social differences in our society!
If there's ever going to be any progress--
WOMAN: Dennis, there's some lovely filth down here. Oh -- how d'you do?
ARTHUR: How do you do, good lady. I am Arthur, King of the Britons.
Who's castle is that?
WOMAN: King of the who?
ARTHUR: The Britons.
WOMAN: Who are the Britons?
ARTHUR: Well, we all are. we're all Britons and I am your king.
WOMAN: I didn't know we had a king. I thought we were an autonomous
collective.
DENNIS: You're fooling yourself. We're living in a dictatorship.
A self-perpetuating autocracy in which the working classes--
WOMAN: Oh there you go, bringing class into it again.
DENNIS: That's what it's all about if only people would--
ARTHUR: Please, please good people. I am in haste. Who lives
in that castle?
WOMAN: No one live there.
ARTHUR: Then who is your lord?
WOMAN: We don't have a lord.
ARTHUR: What?
DENNIS: I told you. We're an anarcho-syndicalist commune. We take
it in turns to act as a sort of executive officer for the week.
ARTHUR: Yes.
DENNIS: But all the decision of that officer have to be ratified
at a special biweekly meeting.
ARTHUR: Yes, I see.
DENNIS: By a simple majority in the case of purely internal affairs,--
ARTHUR: Be quiet!
DENNIS: --but by a two-thirds majority in the case of more--
ARTHUR: Be quiet! I order you to be quiet!
WOMAN: Order, eh -- who does he think he is?
ARTHUR: I am your king!
WOMAN: Well, I didn't vote for you.
ARTHUR: You don't vote for kings.
WOMAN: Well, 'ow did you become king then?
ARTHUR: The Lady of the Lake,
[angels sing]
her arm clad in the purest shimmering samite, held aloft Excalibur
from the bosom of the water signifying by Divine Providence that I,
Arthur, was to carry Excalibur.
[singing stops]
That is why I am your king!
DENNIS: Listen -- strange women lying in ponds distributing swords
is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power
derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical
aquatic ceremony.
ARTHUR: Be quiet!
DENNIS: Well you can't expect to wield supreme executive power
just 'cause some watery tart threw a sword at you!
ARTHUR: Shut up!
DENNIS: I mean, if I went around sayin' I was an empereror just
because some moistened bint had lobbed a scimitar at me they'd
put me away!
ARTHUR: Shut up! Will you shut up!
DENNIS: Ah, now we see the violence inherent in the system.
ARTHUR: Shut up!
DENNIS: Oh! Come and see the violence inherent in the system!
HELP! HELP! I'm being repressed!
ARTHUR: Bloody peasant!
DENNIS: Oh, what a give away. Did you here that, did you here that,
eh? That's what I'm on about -- did you see him repressing me,
you saw it didn't you?
She's just asking for another letter:
"Dear Princess Celestia,
When, in the course of Pony events, it becomes necessary for one group of friends to dissolve the political ties that bind them to another..."
Now I need to write my MLP/American Revolution fanfic. Applejack would be Wasington, Dashie is Jefferson, Twilight would be Franklin, Rarity is Von Steuben, and apparently Big Macintosh is Thomas Paine.
"Dear Princess Celestia,
When, in the course of Pony events, it becomes necessary for one group of friends to dissolve the political ties that bind them to another..."
Now I need to write my MLP/American Revolution fanfic. Applejack would be Wasington, Dashie is Jefferson, Twilight would be Franklin, Rarity is Von Steuben, and apparently Big Macintosh is Thomas Paine.
The thing is, absolute monarchy is the default form of human government. Whenever we we retrograde, (that is, go backwards for any reason) it springs up.
Only advanced people like the American founding fathers, Jefferson in particular, move beyond this to a Republic. America is retrograding right now, back to absolute monarchy in the person of the President. Jefferson is actually more advanced than anyone alive right now, and that's a shame.
This is my thesis on Marxism, that it is a designed retrograde movement that deliberately expels all human progress in government and goes back to an absolute monarchy, Castro, Kim Kong Il, Ho Chi Ming, Stalin, Robert Mugabe and soon Julius Malemba etc, while lying furiously about it the whole time. The entire thing is a scam and anyone who believes in it is a fool and is being used.
Because absolute monarchy is the default human behaviour, it speaks to something very old in us, and very old means it's important because it is one of the reasons why were are still here and not extinct. Terry Pratchett is very good at explaining this in his books.
Of all the forms of government, only monarchy induces great emotions so all the stories are about that, not elected officials. Star Wars, for example, wouldn't work if she were *President* Leia. President Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is a non-starter.
Absolute monarchy, *with a worthy monarch* can be great. But a *bad* one is so bad that the crown itself seldom survives.
Revolutionaries in their writing often complain that the Kings, Princes etc are worthless corrupt balls of crap. But suppose they weren't?
One thing about MLP is that Celestia is a truly superior being, wise, powerful, compassionate etc....
Human beings (and the ponies (and all furs) are human beings only slightly removed), are tribal, hierarchical and territorial.
The ponies seem to have four races, ordinary, Unicorn, Pegasus and the ruling class, unicorn-Pegasus.
They have a racial ruling class which is very old school and politically incorrect yet speaks to the something old in use again, Princes etc.
This needs a lot more thought. Let's see if we can make some progress without our Marxist friends bringing their stone-age bovine scatology into it.
Politics (and economics) never saw their Newton, that's the problem.
Only advanced people like the American founding fathers, Jefferson in particular, move beyond this to a Republic. America is retrograding right now, back to absolute monarchy in the person of the President. Jefferson is actually more advanced than anyone alive right now, and that's a shame.
This is my thesis on Marxism, that it is a designed retrograde movement that deliberately expels all human progress in government and goes back to an absolute monarchy, Castro, Kim Kong Il, Ho Chi Ming, Stalin, Robert Mugabe and soon Julius Malemba etc, while lying furiously about it the whole time. The entire thing is a scam and anyone who believes in it is a fool and is being used.
Because absolute monarchy is the default human behaviour, it speaks to something very old in us, and very old means it's important because it is one of the reasons why were are still here and not extinct. Terry Pratchett is very good at explaining this in his books.
Of all the forms of government, only monarchy induces great emotions so all the stories are about that, not elected officials. Star Wars, for example, wouldn't work if she were *President* Leia. President Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is a non-starter.
Absolute monarchy, *with a worthy monarch* can be great. But a *bad* one is so bad that the crown itself seldom survives.
Revolutionaries in their writing often complain that the Kings, Princes etc are worthless corrupt balls of crap. But suppose they weren't?
One thing about MLP is that Celestia is a truly superior being, wise, powerful, compassionate etc....
Human beings (and the ponies (and all furs) are human beings only slightly removed), are tribal, hierarchical and territorial.
The ponies seem to have four races, ordinary, Unicorn, Pegasus and the ruling class, unicorn-Pegasus.
They have a racial ruling class which is very old school and politically incorrect yet speaks to the something old in use again, Princes etc.
This needs a lot more thought. Let's see if we can make some progress without our Marxist friends bringing their stone-age bovine scatology into it.
Politics (and economics) never saw their Newton, that's the problem.
TL;DR.
jk.
One of the problems is that the fundamental laws of physics (which still have exceptions to them) are much more easily defined and readily observed than any fundamental laws governing sociopolitical behavior in humans. And even then, it took a revolutionary scientifically minded genius to observe them.
jk.
One of the problems is that the fundamental laws of physics (which still have exceptions to them) are much more easily defined and readily observed than any fundamental laws governing sociopolitical behavior in humans. And even then, it took a revolutionary scientifically minded genius to observe them.
He wants democracy and is very upset by cutie marks- he's sort of wanting everybody to have every possible option available to them all at once. The idea of cutie marks narrowing down pony horizons bugs the heck out of him, even if they're accurate, because they're limiting and he's coming from a place where having all your options totally open is more important than what you actually do.
Most apropos for one whose cutie mark is dissecting an apple to see what's inside
Also not surprising from one who wants to keep all his options open because he doesn't actually do very much.
Poor guy seems to also think you CAN get the consent of every pony governed... but he IS adorable, so...
Most apropos for one whose cutie mark is dissecting an apple to see what's inside
Also not surprising from one who wants to keep all his options open because he doesn't actually do very much.
Poor guy seems to also think you CAN get the consent of every pony governed... but he IS adorable, so...
Your comment about Cheerilee reminded me of this cute story: http://www.fimfiction.net/story/299.....miling-Flowers
His accent when he actually speaks, (I think there might be two episodes where he says more than "Yeep" and "Nope") is Ozarkian, as opposed to Apple Jack who has a texan/western accent, and Apple Bloom, who is straight southern.
Ozarkian is also the hardest southern/western accent to do properly.
I researched accents once for a western game.
here's the quick wiki.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ozarks
Interistingly enough, this is where Dorthy is from in the Wizard of Oz, and in the book there are a lot of small parodies of Ozarkian and American culture at the time.
Ozarkian is also the hardest southern/western accent to do properly.
I researched accents once for a western game.
here's the quick wiki.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ozarks
Interistingly enough, this is where Dorthy is from in the Wizard of Oz, and in the book there are a lot of small parodies of Ozarkian and American culture at the time.
It's pretty hard to read, but only because he's writing in an incredibly stilted, passive voice that's extremely defensive. The actual ideas are interesting in that this is a pony who's prepared to abstractly challenge ANY thing about reality and hold it up against his concepts of what's right or wrong.
He's assuming that every possible thing about himself and other ponies is constructed as an act of thought, sort of like coding a program from the ground up, perhaps even to the point that he considers basic physical and mental traits all subject to will. To this pony, thinking makes it so and you can be ANY possible thing if you don't get sucked into believing the cutie mark or the race of pony you were born in. He'd have unicorns herding clouds and pegasi directing magic from their wings, just to show it could be done.
I'm not sure he's right, but it's a fascinating re-imagining of why he's so quiet.
He's assuming that every possible thing about himself and other ponies is constructed as an act of thought, sort of like coding a program from the ground up, perhaps even to the point that he considers basic physical and mental traits all subject to will. To this pony, thinking makes it so and you can be ANY possible thing if you don't get sucked into believing the cutie mark or the race of pony you were born in. He'd have unicorns herding clouds and pegasi directing magic from their wings, just to show it could be done.
I'm not sure he's right, but it's a fascinating re-imagining of why he's so quiet.
spike you insensitive piece of purple dragon poop, and your supposed to be a scribe, a royal one at that. i would rather have big mac write the letters to the princess not some dragon that can't appreciate a good read. i mean even in the VERY first episode you got huffy at twilight for spending to much looking in SILLY books. i think you should have a journey like another purple dragon, then you might learn some respect for the written word, you ignorant arrogant, little scaled, piece of "I'm to good for reading" poop (it's in a general audience thing so i had to make it clean----er)
is it really so hard to read a well thought out and well written letter?
I'm with Mac on this one...nothing is more annoying then writing up a long and well thought out letter/report/comment ect ect ect...and only have it shot down with..."TL:DR"
So its safe to say...you have time to write, but not time enough to write at a socially acceptable level?
I bet Miss Celestia reads picture books because regular books are deemed: TL:DR
I'm with Mac on this one...nothing is more annoying then writing up a long and well thought out letter/report/comment ect ect ect...and only have it shot down with..."TL:DR"
So its safe to say...you have time to write, but not time enough to write at a socially acceptable level?
I bet Miss Celestia reads picture books because regular books are deemed: TL:DR
While I don't like monarchy in rl, I must say that in Equestria, it seems we have a pretty good working plato's republic/meritocracy.
Or, in meme form:
http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.c.....to-bronies.jpg
Or, in meme form:
http://chzbronies.files.wordpress.c.....to-bronies.jpg
Well, it seems to work in Equestria. :P
But just for the sake of curiosity, what is your gripe with Platos enovisioning of a republic? Despite a few things that I disagree with, I think Platos concept was good (that is the concept, I don't think you could ever really bring such a republic to life.)
But just for the sake of curiosity, what is your gripe with Platos enovisioning of a republic? Despite a few things that I disagree with, I think Platos concept was good (that is the concept, I don't think you could ever really bring such a republic to life.)
In all Honesty a Monarchy can be better than a Republic, but that is entirely dependent on the Ruling Monarchy's beliefs and Execution of their power.
A Republic is just as corruptible as a Monarchy is, more so in fact since the Republic is paid to represent the people. It's also less effective since it's a collection of representatives voting on things that effect the people themselves and said voting could imbalance the scales of Justice, or bring more profit to the representatives. The Monarchy can do the same, but with less hassle as there is no call to voting on a subject.
But I would prefer a Monarchy. Why? Because you don't have to go through a cloud of paper work to impeach a King, you just gather up your friends and kill the King.
*TO NOTE: This is not an angry script back at you, or a Flame. Just a topical notation and debate laced with no malice or hate.*
~ Allester E. Darkflame
A Republic is just as corruptible as a Monarchy is, more so in fact since the Republic is paid to represent the people. It's also less effective since it's a collection of representatives voting on things that effect the people themselves and said voting could imbalance the scales of Justice, or bring more profit to the representatives. The Monarchy can do the same, but with less hassle as there is no call to voting on a subject.
But I would prefer a Monarchy. Why? Because you don't have to go through a cloud of paper work to impeach a King, you just gather up your friends and kill the King.
*TO NOTE: This is not an angry script back at you, or a Flame. Just a topical notation and debate laced with no malice or hate.*
~ Allester E. Darkflame
Quite actually, Big Macintosh is considered a Genius Bruiser by TV Tropes so your assessment is quite apt.
Seen here in the television animation section http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.p...../GeniusBruiser and here in the ponies specific section for supporting characters http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.p.....eFamilyMembers.
Seen here in the television animation section http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.p...../GeniusBruiser and here in the ponies specific section for supporting characters http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.p.....eFamilyMembers.
My beloved subject,
I have received your letter of complaints though I find them both confusing and troubling, as such I will discuss your concerns until you are satisfied using my many years of life and experience beyond that of other ponies.
On my authority, it is because of the will of my subjects that I serve as your guardian and protector. It is the purpose of myself and my sister to lead and guide our subjects and keep them safe. I have done everything in my power to help my beloved little ponies be all they can be, to help them reach their goals and dreams as far as they wish to take them. I have instructed many over the years that have then used their talents to help others, and ponies helping ponies is what I have sought all these years. In many ways I am more servant then ruler, having even sacrificed my my own desires for my subjects.
On cuties marks and race, I have this to say. Ponies have many paths in which they could follow, many times they have come onto a path that goes beyond their race. A cutie mark is simply a natural and visible expression of a pony's potential, of what they can become, often showing that which they are most inclined towards. This is actually something that can be effected by one's environment, family, and even one's subconscious. Ponies have complete freedom, more then they realize, and my sister and I do all we can to guide our subjects to discover what their lives can bring. Your words of lack of freedom surprise and trouble me, making me wonder would have lead you to believe such a thing. Just because a race of ponies have certain inclinations does not them bond to a certain path. Miss Fluttershy is a perfect example of this, who's talent and desires have lead her to live life on the ground. Miss Pinkie Pie, who seems to have very odd abilities for an earth pony indeed, having chosen her own path so different from others.
One's race does not have to dictate completely one's path, more it effects and helps guide one down their path. Each race have their purpose, which is used in harmony with the others can bring about beauty and joy. Earth ponies such are yourself, have a natural affinity and bond for the land, a strength that would see themselves through any challenge. Pegasus have a natural affinity and bode to the sky, which allow them to effect and even control the elements and weather. This is something they have been able to do before my sister and myself came into power, thus we do not control it. Unicorns have an affinity with what could be called the heart, able to tap into the energies around them when others races can only be effected by it. With their often unused intelligence and ability to use magic they can do that which the others cannot, filling a void that would otherwise prevent complete stability. What many ponies do not seem to realize is that they cannot fully be and do all they have the potential for without others. Ponies choose their own path, make their own choices and I as their ruler will not stop that.
I hope this has answered your questions and put your concerns to rest, I always do love hearing from my subjects. I will also bring your concerns to the Council, to see if they agree with what you have said.
--Princess Celestia
I have received your letter of complaints though I find them both confusing and troubling, as such I will discuss your concerns until you are satisfied using my many years of life and experience beyond that of other ponies.
On my authority, it is because of the will of my subjects that I serve as your guardian and protector. It is the purpose of myself and my sister to lead and guide our subjects and keep them safe. I have done everything in my power to help my beloved little ponies be all they can be, to help them reach their goals and dreams as far as they wish to take them. I have instructed many over the years that have then used their talents to help others, and ponies helping ponies is what I have sought all these years. In many ways I am more servant then ruler, having even sacrificed my my own desires for my subjects.
On cuties marks and race, I have this to say. Ponies have many paths in which they could follow, many times they have come onto a path that goes beyond their race. A cutie mark is simply a natural and visible expression of a pony's potential, of what they can become, often showing that which they are most inclined towards. This is actually something that can be effected by one's environment, family, and even one's subconscious. Ponies have complete freedom, more then they realize, and my sister and I do all we can to guide our subjects to discover what their lives can bring. Your words of lack of freedom surprise and trouble me, making me wonder would have lead you to believe such a thing. Just because a race of ponies have certain inclinations does not them bond to a certain path. Miss Fluttershy is a perfect example of this, who's talent and desires have lead her to live life on the ground. Miss Pinkie Pie, who seems to have very odd abilities for an earth pony indeed, having chosen her own path so different from others.
One's race does not have to dictate completely one's path, more it effects and helps guide one down their path. Each race have their purpose, which is used in harmony with the others can bring about beauty and joy. Earth ponies such are yourself, have a natural affinity and bond for the land, a strength that would see themselves through any challenge. Pegasus have a natural affinity and bode to the sky, which allow them to effect and even control the elements and weather. This is something they have been able to do before my sister and myself came into power, thus we do not control it. Unicorns have an affinity with what could be called the heart, able to tap into the energies around them when others races can only be effected by it. With their often unused intelligence and ability to use magic they can do that which the others cannot, filling a void that would otherwise prevent complete stability. What many ponies do not seem to realize is that they cannot fully be and do all they have the potential for without others. Ponies choose their own path, make their own choices and I as their ruler will not stop that.
I hope this has answered your questions and put your concerns to rest, I always do love hearing from my subjects. I will also bring your concerns to the Council, to see if they agree with what you have said.
--Princess Celestia
Sorry, Mac! You get to live in a matriarchal monarchy that will never experience political upheaval because the head of state possesses ultimate secular power and is also a GOD. Your profession is determined when you are very young, and you are never allowed to change it. If someone ever does manage to impersonate the leader, the overriding fear of that leader will prevent anyone from ever asking questions, and due to your birth, you possess neither the ability to fly or use magic, so you are essentially an animal without opposable thumbs!
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