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by Somali
November 28, 2007, 4:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Strike to cancel Debate? ...why?
Replies: 31
Views: 1809

Re: Strike to cancel Debate? ...why?

Do you honestly believe that employees would have no rights if not for unions? I won't argue that there will not be times when employees of a company would need to come together into an impromptu "union" to fight against an unfair policy. I do not support ongoing unions that constantly int...
by Somali
November 27, 2007, 7:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama inhaled
Replies: 30
Views: 3552

Re: Obama inhaled

Am I th only one that took a while to read Winnows post or look at the beers?
by Somali
November 19, 2007, 4:21 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: IPCC 2007 Report is out
Replies: 18
Views: 1604

Re: IPCC 2007 Report is out

Actually. Isn't control one of the reasons the UN was established? I won't argue that control is a bad thing, but don't you think that control of people and establishing acceptable limits on human behavior is one of the end goals of the UN? What else would you call sanctions and interventions? Edit:...
by Somali
November 19, 2007, 3:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recent searches list on Advanced Search page
Replies: 20
Views: 1708

Re: Recent searches list on Advanced Search page

wtf is blumpkins?
by Somali
November 19, 2007, 3:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: IPCC 2007 Report is out
Replies: 18
Views: 1604

Re: IPCC 2007 Report is out

/shrug The worlds top scientists disagree. So you are in turn disagreeing with the worlds top scientists yourself. We have contaminated data points we use to derive information, a lack of understanding and to top it off we have political agendas on both sides that seek to drive the arguments. What I...
by Somali
November 19, 2007, 2:40 pm
Forum: Ryyysfemorrrr!
Topic: Silva and the rest
Replies: 18
Views: 7412

Re: Silva and the rest

Well from a fight perspective I'd go with joint locks and grapples being the key differentiators. At some point a punch is just a punch and a kick is just a kick. After that, its a matter of whether you punch/kick is faster/stronger than your opponent's ability to block/dodge/counter. Understanding ...
by Somali
November 19, 2007, 1:29 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Rape at 8, 9
Replies: 4
Views: 686

Re: Rape at 8, 9

How the hell do 8 and 9 year old gets it into their heads to rape someone in the first place. Don't girls still have cooties when you are 8? But I agree, rape is rape. I'm not sure the same penalty should apply to an 8 year old as an 18 year old or even a 14 year old, but the act is equally destruct...
by Somali
November 16, 2007, 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chili Pepper Cultivation - Help Arb!
Replies: 19
Views: 1956

Re: Chili Pepper Cultivation - Help Arb!

No Pherr. Those friends grow their plants indoors so they can't be seen from helicopters. :P The other friends with "plants" might get them from places no speaky english so well.
by Somali
November 12, 2007, 1:19 pm
Forum: Ryyysfemorrrr!
Topic: Silva and the rest
Replies: 18
Views: 7412

Re: Silva and the rest

You could be correct. I still maintain that the ones I believe might actually be competetive with MMA style martial arts would not seek out a fight with them. There is obviously a difference in smacking the shit out of a student and "the real thing"TM. I won't argue that, but I also won't ...
by Somali
November 12, 2007, 12:47 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather Channel Founder on Global Warming
Replies: 105
Views: 6575

Re: Weather Channel Founder on Global Warming

You guys are all asking for science that may reinforce the point of view that man made global warming isn't all its cracked up to be. I posted a link to a good source of info for these arguments earlier. You are accusing Mid of being blind to the other argument and disregarding the other side> Have ...
by Somali
November 8, 2007, 3:23 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather Channel Founder on Global Warming
Replies: 105
Views: 6575

Re: Weather Channel Founder on Global Warming

http://www.theglobalwarminghoax.com/ Dismiss it all as propaganda if you will, but some of it is an interesting read. Some of the scientists who have retracted previous global warming thoughts/statements. http://epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Minority.Blogs&ContentRecord_id=927b9303...
by Somali
November 6, 2007, 7:44 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Smoking bans in apartments
Replies: 49
Views: 3371

Re: Smoking bans in apartments

Smoker's aren't so bad. It's kind of entertaining to watch them go through hoops to smoke a cigarette. It makes for good entertainment sometimes in an "Office" sort of way. Instead of complaining, smoking areas should be setup within view of office windows, with an obstacle track between ...
by Somali
November 6, 2007, 7:37 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Smoking bans in apartments
Replies: 49
Views: 3371

Re: Smoking bans in apartments

I am more bothered by the smell of Menudo cooking on the weekends than any "cancer sticks" being burned in someone's apartment. Mmmm. Tripe. Personally I don't care if people smoke in restaurants/bars whatever so long as they adhere to whatever rules the various establishments make regard...
by Somali
November 6, 2007, 7:05 pm
Forum: Halloween
Topic: Just fucking say it!!
Replies: 7
Views: 4158

Re: Just fucking say it!!

Thats funny. Did you tell her, "Like, not until you say the Magic words. Whatever..."
by Somali
November 5, 2007, 7:05 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Smoking bans in apartments
Replies: 49
Views: 3371

Re: Smoking bans in apartments

I don't believe second hand smoke has much of an effect. If I'm actually inhaling the entire drag, processing half of it, and blowing the rest into open air... you're getting the tiniest of fractions of what's left over. I'd love to see some actual research. Those people who feel so affected by it ...
by Somali
November 5, 2007, 12:29 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: NIC
Replies: 14
Views: 1740

Re: NIC

You can also check: http://www.anandtech.com/showdoc.aspx?i=2865&p=11 If you don't like the answer of I haven't heard of it so it must be "meh." If I haven't heard of a particular new gadget that comes out for PCs. I generally check AnandTech, SharkyExtreme, or Toms Hardware and see if...
by Somali
November 2, 2007, 4:25 pm
Forum: Ryyysfemorrrr!
Topic: Silva and the rest
Replies: 18
Views: 7412

Re: Silva and the rest

I've seen a few little 65+ year old 4.5 foot chinese dudes that I would bet on against any MMA fighter if he was willing to step in the ring. The last one I saw teaching moved faster than anyone I've ever seen and he _launched_ a 6' 245lb student that was going through Iron Shirt training accross th...
by Somali
November 2, 2007, 3:24 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Saab - Aero X
Replies: 3
Views: 2870

Re: Saab - Aero X

It does look pretty. I agree. The canopy design looks pretty sweet as well, though I wouldn't want to have to get in or out of the car if it was raining hard.
by Somali
November 1, 2007, 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fall Out Boy - Sugar We're Going Down
Replies: 43
Views: 7297

Re: Fall Out Boy - Sugar We're Going Down

The fallout vid was funny. The indian vid was better imo. "pee on us tonight" I swear that really is what it sounded like. lol
by Somali
November 1, 2007, 2:03 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

It certainly makes more sense than "pro-life" when most of them are also pro-capital punishment, pro-war, etc. As to servitude: ser·vi·tude (sûr'vĭ-tōōd', -tyōōd') Pronunciation Key n. - A state of subjection to an owner or master. - Lack of personal freedom, as to act as one chooses. If ...
by Somali
November 1, 2007, 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the post above yours way too seriously
Replies: 86
Views: 7547

Re: Take the post above yours way too seriously

You fucking post nazi. Who the hell cares what Siji does with his posts.
by Somali
November 1, 2007, 10:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas
Replies: 53
Views: 4716

Re: Texas

Come on Aabi.. You can't say the other 98%. We all know that Miami is officially part of Cuba.
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the post above yours way too seriously
Replies: 86
Views: 7547

Re: Take the post above yours way too seriously

We? Since when did any of us associate with your Canadian ass. Everyone knows you Cannuks are a bunch of moose humping isolationists.
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 4:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the post above yours way too seriously
Replies: 86
Views: 7547

Re: Take the post above yours way too seriously

How you doing Pot? Been a while since I've seen your hypocritical ass.
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the post above yours way too seriously
Replies: 86
Views: 7547

Re: Take the post above yours way too seriously

And you make your living by giving yourself to ass bandits. Just because you like it doesn't mean we have to approve.
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 4:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas
Replies: 53
Views: 4716

Re: Texas

Texas is just Texas.
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 4:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the post above yours way too seriously
Replies: 86
Views: 7547

Re: Take the post above yours way too seriously

An example like that is exactly the reason that Texas is only in the US because of its oil. Its not that you are proud to live in your state. Its that th rest of the world has tried to brainwashing you into thinking Texas is so good so you'll never leave. If not for your oil we'd have given your ass...
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the post above yours way too seriously
Replies: 86
Views: 7547

Re: Take the post above yours way too seriously

You bitches need to quit posting shit before I can hit the fucking post button. And how the fuck would people in texas know what diapers are. you bitches are so backwoods I'd expect you to be wearing loincloths or something.
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Take the post above yours way too seriously
Replies: 86
Views: 7547

Re: Take the post above yours way too seriously

Wait. So if Arb kills Xouqoa, you'll off yourself?
Do it Arb. Its such a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things.
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 2:42 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Does International Law trump US Criminal Law?
Replies: 39
Views: 2027

Re: Does International Law trump US Criminal Law?

People are already pissed off about cops asking people if they are illegals or not. What would the respose be to adding it to the Miranda Rights? If the person says they are illegal: They call the consulate; they go on trial; if found innocent, they are deported; if found guilty, they are sentenced...
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 2:25 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Burma Massacre
Replies: 281
Views: 13385

Re: Burma Massacre

Well, if I'm being overly moderate, I'm usually trying to further develop my own opinion, rather than actually make a point. I try to criticize the arguments of others from a moderate position in order to see where I think they hold up and where they fail. This means that I'm more often in the role...
by Somali
October 31, 2007, 1:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

Yes, for as long as pro choice people continue to not bother to read any philosophy. Or to respect the rights of people already actually existing on the planet who have a better grasp on whether a possible life is worth having. The whole sanctity of life argument is ridiculous. It's a chemical reac...
by Somali
October 25, 2007, 6:43 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

I understand you point Ash. I'll reiterate my previous stance though. I believe the primary reason there is an argument about this is that they two groups have a fundamentally different view of what constitutes life. I believe that everyone who supports the pro-life movement believes that they are d...
by Somali
October 25, 2007, 2:44 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

Umm no, he asked a question: "Would you say that it was safer for a woman to have a regulated safe abortion or a back-alley abortion?" in an effort to lay a l33t Somali tardtastic logic trap; i.e. that the WHO would be complicit in faking raw data on abortion rates because they favour &qu...
by Somali
October 25, 2007, 2:18 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Rappelz
Replies: 457
Views: 110077

Re: Rappelz

Yeah pricing has gone absolutely crazy. I resubbed EQ2 since I never saw anyone playing either. I do have a 50 Evoker, 52 Assassin, and 57 Champion though. I will likely still play each of them from time to time.
by Somali
October 24, 2007, 6:32 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

My initial response to the information in the study.... Fuck a duck they aren't very helpful. As expected it seems they made an attempt to compensate for erroneous data gathering. Then again it always makes me feel warm and fuzzy when a study starts off by saying that the integrity of the data provi...
by Somali
October 24, 2007, 3:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Buchanan on Global Warming
Replies: 11
Views: 831

Re: Buchanan on Global Warming

But tell me, being as China and all of the factories there are probably hands down the largest contributor to this issue Guess again. True Nick. Right now Studies show that the US is definitely ahead of China in the production of "potential" environmental impact from CO2 emissions. I woul...
by Somali
October 24, 2007, 3:27 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

Yeah I clicked the links in the article. The one you posted was one of them. Unfortunately, its horribly vague when it comes to how they manipulated the data. As for my intellectual capacity and ability to deal with information, I feel confident that I could understand the logic used to manipulate t...
by Somali
October 24, 2007, 2:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Buchanan on Global Warming
Replies: 11
Views: 831

Re: Buchanan on Global Warming

Global Warming is happening (the only issue open to debate is to what degree humans have/are impacting it). Actually I have a few other questions to posit in addition to your own. Is global warming bad? Can we effect a notable impact on global warming without financial risk that would endanger our ...
by Somali
October 24, 2007, 12:55 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

Let me start by stating I would prefer to believe that the study was correct. For someone who is against abortion, I would be overjoyed to know that people are predominantly making the "right" decision without having said decision forced upon them by the constructs of the law. I simply exp...
by Somali
October 24, 2007, 12:14 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Veeshanvault channel
Replies: 18
Views: 4226

Re: Veeshanvault channel

I shot you a tell, but you were afk.
by Somali
October 23, 2007, 9:54 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Veeshanvault channel
Replies: 18
Views: 4226

Re: Veeshanvault channel

I'm on Perma as a 21 Bruiser named: Ungawa
I also have a lvl 8 WE Swashy named: Mythlon
by Somali
October 23, 2007, 10:58 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Downloads?
Replies: 61
Views: 15940

Re: Downloads?

Sweet I'm all about teh Pyramids.
by Somali
October 23, 2007, 10:57 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Veeshanvault channel
Replies: 18
Views: 4226

Re: Veeshanvault channel

In a few hundred thousand hours after I finish patching (I just resubbed) I'll also join the channel Anyone got gimps around lvl 21 that wants to party with a nub Bruiser? lol
by Somali
October 22, 2007, 3:55 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

It's not that I would refuse to accept the statistics so much as I would prefer to make the judgment based on all the data rather than the summary of it. While I might be slightly more rigid in this particular instance because of my feelings toward the given subject, I would like to think that under...
by Somali
October 19, 2007, 12:13 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

They're good questions and I can't answer them. I'm sure the study is available, although it's likely that you'd have to pay for it. But I give it some benefit of the doubt because it's a pretty heavy duty study-- conducted by reputable organizations, published in one of the top medical journals in...
by Somali
October 19, 2007, 11:56 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Middle School to offer contraceptives
Replies: 40
Views: 2087

Re: Middle School to offer contraceptives

Ok I'll speak up on this. "Kids are going to have sex no matter what. (Most kids)" I would argue that ever amidst peer pressure this is largely a matter of parenting and values instilled within the child. With that said, the increased availability coupled with the peerpressure, which will ...
by Somali
October 17, 2007, 12:45 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abortion
Replies: 92
Views: 6257

Re: Abortion

Abortion rates are similar in countries where the procedure is legal and in countries where it is not I believe this study supports my consequentialist defense of abortion. If it's true that banning abortion does nothing to reduce abortion rates, while simultaneously drastically increasing the heal...
by Somali
October 12, 2007, 4:47 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Hellgate London trailer - honest edition
Replies: 9
Views: 1575

Re: Hellgate London trailer - honest edition

After playing more of the beta...
I have to give this a thumbs down for now.
Holy F'ing repetitive levels batman. I hope to hell they have a lot more maps lined up for the official launch.
by Somali
October 12, 2007, 4:42 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Burma Massacre
Replies: 281
Views: 13385

Re: Burma Massacre

Is ignorance a sign of weakness, or are they unrelated? I would say that ignorance can be a weakness but that weakness depends upon context. Ignorance is nothing more than a lack of understanding of a given subject. We are all ignorant when it comes to the details of this war. Some of us may be mor...