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Omnivorous
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Message 151 of 337 (646575)
01-05-2012 11:46 AM
Reply to: Message 144 by cavediver
01-05-2012 2:45 AM


Re: One very cool frog
Heh...
I watched and was thinking he is pretty cool, but it's hard to out-cool something that flies...and then he hit the finger. I like that.
I'll call it a tie, but only because the Pacman frog has the advantage of tech. If the flying frog had Bluetooth, it would be no contest.

"If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you can collect a lot of heads."

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Larni
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Message 152 of 337 (646579)
01-05-2012 11:55 AM
Reply to: Message 22 by Shield
01-03-2012 2:55 PM


Re: SWTOR
Just got Rage.
I totally see what you mean about it being a clone: a good clone.
The visuals on the 360 look stellar and sometimes I enjoy not having to worry too much who I'm butchering.
Thanks for the recommendation, I'm really enjoying the ride.

The above ontological example models the zero premise to BB theory. It does so by applying the relative uniformity assumption that the alleged zero event eventually ontologically progressed from the compressed alleged sub-microscopic chaos to bloom/expand into all of the present observable order, more than it models the Biblical record evidence for the existence of Jehovah, the maximal Biblical god designer.
-Attributed to Buzsaw Message 53
Moreover that view is a blatantly anti-relativistic one. I'm rather inclined to think that space being relative to time and time relative to location should make such a naive hankering to pin-point an ultimate origin of anything, an aspiration that is not even wrong.
Well, Larni, let's say I much better know what I don't want to say than how exactly say what I do.

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Dogmafood
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Message 153 of 337 (646584)
01-05-2012 12:53 PM
Reply to: Message 149 by jar
01-05-2012 9:04 AM


Re: Iran best watch its step
jar writes:
Do you know how much oil the US buys from Iran?
jar writes:
So we buy no oil from Iran.
jar writes:
It really sounds more like "the US better watch its step".
jar writes:
So tell me how Iran is a threat to the US and what a nuclear Iran has to do with oil?
Is it me or you flip flopping around?
Iran is a threat to the US and the world because they are threatening to close the straight of Hormuz. They are threatening to do this because of sanctions aimed at forcing them to comply with international agreements regarding nuclear proliferation. 20% of the worlds oil moves through the straight of Hormuz. Can you see the connection there? The danger is not that they will close the straight because they wont do that for any length of time. The danger is that they will start a shootin war. Yes they will lose and yes it will be their fault. That wont help the dead people much though will it?

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Dogmafood
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Message 154 of 337 (646585)
01-05-2012 12:56 PM
Reply to: Message 150 by nwr
01-05-2012 10:45 AM


Re: Iran best watch its step
Personally, I support sanity over insanity.
What part of letting Iran close the straight and gain nukes is sane?

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jar
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Message 155 of 337 (646587)
01-05-2012 12:58 PM
Reply to: Message 153 by Dogmafood
01-05-2012 12:53 PM


Re: Iran best watch its step
And almost 100% of Iran's income is generated by selling oil, a source of income they would lose should they close the strait.
Where is the threat?

Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

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Dogmafood
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Message 156 of 337 (646589)
01-05-2012 1:19 PM
Reply to: Message 155 by jar
01-05-2012 12:58 PM


Re: Iran best watch its step
Well they have been known to shoot themselves in the foot before.
The threat is to the fragile stability that exists in the region and the world economy. Even more so if Iran is allowed to aquire nuclear weapons. The sanctions should be enforced and Iranian beligerance
should be met with force.
But yeah, there is no danger that the US will lose. There will just be lots of dead Iranians most of whom will have been innocent pawns.

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jar
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Message 157 of 337 (646590)
01-05-2012 1:23 PM
Reply to: Message 156 by Dogmafood
01-05-2012 1:19 PM


Re: Iran best watch its step
There would be no dead Iranians unless the US acts similarly to the stupidity exhibited by the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.
But I still do not see a threat to the US from Iran having nuclear weapons or any reason that the US should have a position on that subject.

Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

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nwr
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Message 158 of 337 (646592)
01-05-2012 1:43 PM
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01-05-2012 12:56 PM


Re: Iran best watch its step
Dogmafood writes:
What part of letting Iran close the straight and gain nukes is sane?
No starting an unnecessary war against Iran is sane.
Letting Iran do foolish things and making themselves a hated nation is sane.
Not doing stupid things ourselves, and not making us a hated nation is sane.

Jesus was a liberal hippie

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Dogmafood
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Message 159 of 337 (646594)
01-05-2012 1:56 PM
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01-05-2012 1:23 PM


Re: Iran best watch its step
But I still do not see a threat to the US from Iran having nuclear weapons or any reason that the US should have a position on that subject.
I couldn't disagree more. Is there any country that you would say should not have nuclear weapons?

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Dogmafood
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Message 160 of 337 (646596)
01-05-2012 2:04 PM
Reply to: Message 158 by nwr
01-05-2012 1:43 PM


Re: Iran best watch its step
I think that one should turn off the fan before the shit hits it.
Iran is already a pariah and the mullahcrats already hate the West. What is the point of having an enemy if you can't give him a good beat down when he really deserves it. How far do you let them go?

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New Cat's Eye
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Message 161 of 337 (646599)
01-05-2012 2:57 PM
Reply to: Message 131 by hooah212002
01-04-2012 7:00 PM


Is it trolling?
Too often you end your posts speculating on the motives of the person you're replying to. For example:
Message 310
quote:
don't try and downplay just to save the face of religion.
I wasn't trying to save the face of religion at all, I did have an actual point to make.
Its things like: "You're just saying that because..."
It totally unnecessary and against the rules. Its impossible for you to know my true motives for posting what I do, and there's no reason whatsoever for you to try to guess why it is. I consider it trolling because the only purpose it serves is getting a rise out of your opponent, although, it could just be a case of being too big of an idiot to understand what you're doing.
But lets see how you like it:
You're such a jerk to everyone because you're pissed off at the world because you fucked up your life up so much that you can't even afford to play the latest MMO.

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hooah212002
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Message 162 of 337 (646602)
01-05-2012 3:12 PM
Reply to: Message 161 by New Cat's Eye
01-05-2012 2:57 PM


Re: Is it trolling?
Too often you end your posts speculating on the motives of the person you're replying to.
Perhaps I do. However, you should look up the definition of troll (as I have done for you guys already) and you shall see that anything I do could not be construed as troll-like behavior in any sense of the common usage of the term. Except, perhaps, for those who are woefully ignorant of the term. But to that extent, i could just as likely accuse you of being a chinaman.
I wasn't trying to save the face of religion at all, I did have an actual point to make.
Then, pray tell, what was your point in trying to take religious motivation out of the Jim Jones massacre if not to try and take religious motives out of it?
You're such a jerk to everyone because you're pissed off at the world because you fucked up your life up so much that you can't even afford to play the latest MMO.
Yes. Great analogy because so often I personally attack other members. Have I done it? Sure. Is it a staple of my character???? Just because I call you out when you make assertions that are completely false and can be easily shown to be wrong, doesn't mean I am attacking you personally. I know it hurts to be proven wrong, but a personal attack it is not.

Mythology is what we call someone else’s religion. Joseph Campbell

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New Cat's Eye
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Message 163 of 337 (646605)
01-05-2012 3:43 PM
Reply to: Message 162 by hooah212002
01-05-2012 3:12 PM


Re: Is it trolling?
However, you should look up the definition of troll
I know what trolling is... its when you post something to make the other person mad.
and you shall see that anything I do could not be construed as troll-like behavior in any sense of the common usage of the term.
Dude, you troll people. Its obvious.
Shall I offer some examples?
quote:
it is really only the pigheaded buffoons who say otherwise.
quote:
whatever is in that goo you call a brain. Crack open a book buddy. Try, for once, to learn a thing or two.
You're such a jerk to everyone because you're pissed off at the world because you fucked up your life up so much that you can't even afford to play the latest MMO.
Yes. Great analogy because so often I personally attack other members.
Where did I say "personally attack other members"?
Just because I call you out when you make assertions that are completely false and can be easily shown to be wrong, doesn't mean I am attacking you personally.
It has nothing to do with calling people out for the wrong stuff they say. Its the other stuff... like I said: speculating motives n'stuff.
I know it hurts to be proven wrong, but a personal attack it is not.
I didn't say it was a personal attack, and I don't think it hurts to be proven wrong.

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hooah212002
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Message 164 of 337 (646607)
01-05-2012 3:52 PM
Reply to: Message 163 by New Cat's Eye
01-05-2012 3:43 PM


Re: Is it trolling?
I know what trolling is...
No, you obviously do not.
Dude, you troll people.
I guess since we are making up definitions or using words in an uncommon way, I'll say that you are a homosexual. And you like santorum smeared on your chest.
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it is really only the pigheaded buffoons who say otherwise.
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whatever is in that goo you call a brain. Crack open a book buddy. Try, for once, to learn a thing or two.
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Here's a hint: I am an asshole, not a troll. Get on the internet more and learn the difference between troll and asshole.
Where did I say "personally attack other members"?
You didn't. But what you DID type was a personal attack.
Edited by hooah212002, : No reason given.

Mythology is what we call someone else’s religion. Joseph Campbell

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jar
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Message 165 of 337 (646608)
01-05-2012 3:54 PM
Reply to: Message 159 by Dogmafood
01-05-2012 1:56 PM


Re: Iran best watch its step
I think it would be best if no country had nuclear weapons and would be in favor of the US setting an example by eliminating all of ours.
The problem with nuclear weapons is that it is a tool that a Nation State cannot really use without every other nation on earth turning against them. Since we can't use the damn things, why not set an example by getting rid of them?

Anyone so limited that they can only spell a word one way is severely handicapped!

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