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by Braxter
May 10, 2023, 1:17 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: omg like..
Replies: 48
Views: 44250

Re: omg like..

Holy shit this was 20 years ago
by Braxter
July 7, 2009, 5:19 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Facebook: The Movie
Replies: 27
Views: 4483

Re: Facebook: The Movie

Hi. Read the "History" and "Litigation" sections of the Wikipedia article about Facebook. There's plenty of drama there for a film. If you disagree, you must not have enjoyed Pirates of Silicon Valley (86% on Rotten Tomatoes). The two films will probably prove to be similar, both...
by Braxter
March 24, 2009, 1:30 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Girl raped after accepting ride from stranger
Replies: 111
Views: 12008

Re: Girl raped after accepting ride from stranger

"forcing a woman to have sex against her will" is rape, regardless of whether physical force is used or not. period. So getting a woman drunk or high to have sex with you should be considered rape. In Texas, yes. I'm sure every other state has a similar provision. (a) A person commits an ...
by Braxter
December 20, 2008, 4:34 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Iraqi reporter throws his shoes at George Bush video
Replies: 41
Views: 4206

Re: Iraqi reporter throws his shoes at George Bush video

The point is moot. Maybe the guy would have used bullets if he had the opportunity. You have to wonder if he woke up that day thinking he was going to throw his shoes at Bush or whether seeing him in person made him so angry that he couldn't resist. But there's no way anyone is getting a gun that cl...
by Braxter
October 24, 2008, 8:17 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Berg case?
Replies: 8
Views: 1157

Re: Berg case?

Howdy, long time no post. Law school keeps me busy. More to the point, it also teaches me that if a claim looks bogus, it probably is. If it were this easy to establish something as fact, our legal system would be a joke (the argument could be made that it already is, but the scope of how big a joke...
by Braxter
July 27, 2007, 5:14 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law
Replies: 12
Views: 1059

Re: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law

Zaelath, which of my rights is being eroded by this decision? No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law ; nor deny to any p...
by Braxter
July 26, 2007, 10:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: North American Union?
Replies: 14
Views: 1206

North American Union?

The first I saw about this was on the zeitgeist video. I kinda shrugged it off at the time. But curiosity got the best of me so I looked into it some more. My current analysis is that it's a pretty big thing for me and pretty much everyone else I know to not have heard of it. From what I can tell, i...
by Braxter
July 26, 2007, 9:22 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law
Replies: 12
Views: 1059

Re: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law

Our constitutional rights protect everyone in this country, even people who are here unlawfully.

But that's irrelevant. The residents in question are the ones who do business with illegals, and they certainly qualify.
by Braxter
July 26, 2007, 8:59 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law
Replies: 12
Views: 1059

Re: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law

The claims in the suit were that the law infringes upon the federal government's ability to regulate immigration, and deprive residents of their rights to equal protection and due process. Though I haven't read the 206 pages, I agree wholeheartedly with the judge :D
by Braxter
July 26, 2007, 7:15 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law
Replies: 12
Views: 1059

Re: Court throws out city's illegal immigration law

There is a good reason the law was struck down. If small municipalities could do whatever the fuck they pleased without federal injunction, there'd be lynchings open to the public all over the south. The immigration problem can't be fixed by passing unconstitutional laws. If that happens, the U.S. w...
by Braxter
July 26, 2007, 7:03 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This outta generate some discussion
Replies: 100
Views: 9760

Re: This outta generate some discussion

hi. where are you getting this information?
by Braxter
July 26, 2007, 12:52 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Handguns
Replies: 318
Views: 37990

Re: Handguns

not very bright firing a gun at the dude when your dogs are on him and your kids are nearby, especially since she was evidently not that good of a shot (wtf did she have her eyes closed?). the dogs were seemingly taking care of the problem anyway. just pointing the gun at him would probably have bee...
by Braxter
July 25, 2007, 11:40 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: May God strike me dead if...
Replies: 2
Views: 520

Re: May God strike me dead if...

Every single time I hear of someone getting struck by lightning I think of The Great Outdoors Bartender: He's been struck by lightning... how many times has it been now, Reg? Reg: S-s-s-s-s-s-s-six... Chet: Six times? Reg: S-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-s-six-sixty-sixty-six times. In-n-n-n-n-n-n-In-n-n-n-n-n-n-In...
by Braxter
July 25, 2007, 11:13 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Dogfighting
Replies: 12
Views: 1087

Re: Dogfighting

While I agree............................................agree...................................agree with the senators position on dogfighting I have to ask: How much are we paying this senile fucking milkshake? This guy is at least 5 years past needing to be in a nursing home, and how come every...
by Braxter
July 25, 2007, 10:59 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This outta generate some discussion
Replies: 100
Views: 9760

Re: This outta generate some discussion

the melting point of steel is irrelevant. the integrity of the frame would be compromised long before turning into a liquid. I asked not because of the molten metal that was found afterwards, but because of the molten metal that could be seen exuding out of the building in the video. Your point is ...
by Braxter
July 24, 2007, 5:19 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Why haven't we impeached this asshole yet?
Replies: 16
Views: 1321

Re: Why haven't we impeached this asshole yet?

So if someone speaks out against the war or tries to pass bills that are counter to the current policy on Iraq, are they threatening the stability of Iraq? I think you're missing the point. Any law that grants unchecked power is a bad law. It's not that they will haul you off for speaking out, it's...
by Braxter
July 24, 2007, 5:04 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This outta generate some discussion
Replies: 100
Views: 9760

Re: This outta generate some discussion

There are essentially three things wrong with conspiracy theories: first, they rely on faulty arguments because their ultimate goal is to prove the unprovable. Not only that, but they compound faulty logic with more faulty logic, like a house of cards. When each stage of theory necessarily relies on...
by Braxter
July 23, 2007, 3:14 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This outta generate some discussion
Replies: 100
Views: 9760

Re: This outta generate some discussion

Just got done watching it. Not sure what to make of it just yet.
by Braxter
July 23, 2007, 12:58 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Tammy Faye Dead
Replies: 11
Views: 1012

Re: Tammy Faye Dead

God gave her cancer :(
by Braxter
July 23, 2007, 12:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Kids are the same everywhere
Replies: 6
Views: 788

Re: Kids are the same everywhere

A while back I heard something on NPR about scambaiting so I looked into it on the intarweb. I came across a website called 419eater.com where people (scambaiters) go out of their way to play mean tricks on the scammers in hopes that wasting their time will keep them from stealing other people's mon...
by Braxter
July 20, 2007, 4:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Kids are the same everywhere
Replies: 6
Views: 788

Re: Kids are the same everywhere

Fash wrote:Oh no!! they might actually learn something!!!

God damn... why the fuck do we spend so much time and effort trying to keep kids in the dark?
I'm all for sex education, but I hardly think that unfiltered access to pornography is going to teach them anything useful.
by Braxter
July 17, 2007, 10:56 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!
Replies: 83
Views: 6595

Re: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!

eerie resemblance!

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by Braxter
July 14, 2007, 10:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!
Replies: 83
Views: 6595

Re: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!

Although mid did start with the snide remark nick did attack him later in the thread. What i dont see is why braxter said this: I started this with my personal views of Fox and Friends. Mid challenged me on it and I said I'd back my statements up tonight, which I'm now doing. I was a little snide i...
by Braxter
July 14, 2007, 7:00 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!
Replies: 83
Views: 6595

Re: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!

I started this with my personal views of Fox and Friends. Mid challenged me on it and I said I'd back my statements up tonight, which I'm now doing. I was a little snide in my comments, but that show really chaps my hide. Mid, sorry for being rude to you. However, I won't apologize for my comments a...
by Braxter
July 13, 2007, 7:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!
Replies: 83
Views: 6595

Re: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!

Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote: Wow. You must be one of the intelligent discourse folks I've heard about.
Yes I am. These people are notorious for making shit up. This story is no different...I just got off so I'm heading home, but I'll contribute my findings later tonight for your edification. You can thank me then.
by Braxter
July 13, 2007, 6:36 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!
Replies: 83
Views: 6595

Re: Old Topic! Fresh evidence!

those snakes on fox and friends are a far fucking cry from anchors, newscasters, or journalists. they're racist talking heads with no moral center and a propensity to belittle shit rather than discuss it. if you press pause at just the right time when one of them is talking, you can actually see a v...
by Braxter
July 13, 2007, 4:17 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Are you in favor of a Fresh Start in the CE Forum?
Replies: 43
Views: 3039

Re: Are you in favor of a Fresh Start in the CE Forum?

I voted no. I don't partake in the flaming (though they're fun to watch), so a 'yes' vote from me would be my affirmation that I want to see you people change your behaviors. Truth is, I don't. Not only because your behaviors are entertaining, but also because I don't think it's possible. The way I ...
by Braxter
July 12, 2007, 5:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Midnyte has destroyed this forum.
Replies: 286
Views: 17168

Re: Midnyte and Funkmasterr have destroyed this forum.

Kilmoll: No true scientist ever purports that what they believe is factual. The defining characteristic of science is narrowing down the number of possible explanations of a phenomenon to one. But even if we get to that one, we can't be sure that it's THE explanation, because there may have been oth...
by Braxter
July 11, 2007, 6:51 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Midnyte has destroyed this forum.
Replies: 286
Views: 17168

Re: Midnyte and Funkmasterr have destroyed this forum.

The idea that you would physically attack me if we were having a conversation centered around some political disagreement and I tried to use logical argument is lunacy. I understand that you're using hyperbole here, but I'm honestly stunned that you typed that. By all means, correct me if I'm wrong...
by Braxter
July 11, 2007, 12:37 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Nothing to Hide
Replies: 4
Views: 640

Re: Nothing to Hide

exceptional read. he put the argument in a way that does justice to the complexity of the issue. the problem of course is that such arguments don't have an audience because the average american's attention span is too short to really understand the issue. he needs to wrap it up in a soundbite for it...
by Braxter
July 10, 2007, 7:01 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Herpes vs Cancer, Herpes a favorite?
Replies: 4
Views: 631

Re: Herpes vs Cancer, Herpes a favorite?

This was inevitable. We were using parasites in medical treatment long before we knew about microscopic beings. But getting the viral agent to recognize and target tumor cells is pretty fascinating. I'm sure the risk factors are going to be relatively high too, given that viruses are so good at muta...
by Braxter
July 9, 2007, 6:23 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Transformers Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 5995

Re: Transformers Thread

I went in expecting it to be shit, and loved it. Which is pretty much the opposite of my friends and a few people here. I even noticed some good ol' fashioned stereotyping. Anyone else notice the only autobot to die was the 'black' one? I noticed that too. My friends and I were laughing about it af...
by Braxter
July 6, 2007, 3:24 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Everyone look at Midnyte's faggot spam
Replies: 46
Views: 2072

Re: Everyone look at Midnyte's faggot spam

Off topic request: Mid, can you please put the stuff in the first post in the Spoiler tag so those of us that have looked over it don't have to scroll past the whole thing again?
by Braxter
July 6, 2007, 1:38 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Unenforceable nonsense or slippery slope for probable cause?
Replies: 131
Views: 23972

Re: Unenforceable nonsense or slippery slope for probable cause?

Businessweek's compiled list of laws concerning cell phone use while driving. This is taking away my rights of freedom and I don't like it. Everyone is different. Some people are incapable of walking and chewing gum and most can. Should we ban chewing gum and walking? Just because a small minority ...
by Braxter
July 5, 2007, 5:22 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Transformers Thread
Replies: 83
Views: 5995

Re: Transformers Thread

Overall, incredible movie. You just have to remember that the movie was made with the audience in mind. Some of the dialogue was and plot devices were juvenile, but that's okay. In anticipation of seeing this movie, I watched some of the old cartoons online and the same was true...we were just too y...
by Braxter
July 4, 2007, 5:30 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush commutes Libby sentence
Replies: 131
Views: 6825

Re: Bush commutes Libby sentence

Yeah, and they're (we're?) just asking..."how is it relevant?" It is relevant. The presidency is more than a man - it is an institution. Every individual who takes on that role has a responsibility to carry out the duties of office with the interests of the nation in mind. Presidents of t...
by Braxter
July 3, 2007, 10:26 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush commutes Libby sentence
Replies: 131
Views: 6825

Re: Bush commutes Libby sentence

even authors of the bill protecting undercover operatives (from '82?)has said that she did not fit the profile of an undercover agent under the law. Besides, her covert status has nothing to do with Libby's conviction. He was not charged with outing her as an agent. People want him to be held respo...
by Braxter
July 2, 2007, 7:01 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush commutes Libby sentence
Replies: 131
Views: 6825

Bush commutes Libby sentence

link WASHINGTON - President Bush commuted the sentence of former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby Monday, sparing him from a 2 1/2-year prison term in the CIA leak case. Bush left intact a $250,000 fine and two years probation for Libby, according to a senior White House official, who spoke ...
by Braxter
June 16, 2007, 6:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Woman dies on ER floor after 45 minutes of people ignoring h
Replies: 44
Views: 3521

Re: Woman dies on ER floor after 45 minutes of people ignoring h

who knows whether it's reliable info, but here's a wiki article that compares the health care systems of the u.s. and canada.

good read...
by Braxter
June 15, 2007, 3:36 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: That's a whole lot of Wang!
Replies: 7
Views: 773

Re: That's a whole lot of Wang!

It's an interesting problem that the Chinese government did not foresee when they started regulating reproduction a few decades ago. They made the bearing of more than one child so expensive that the vast majority of people cannot afford it. This led to some generations of "only" children ...
by Braxter
June 4, 2007, 4:37 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Mother hangs herself, 4 children; infant found alive
Replies: 47
Views: 3740

Re: Mother hangs herself, 4 children; infant found alive

I haven't been an active poster in current events for some time, but felt the urge since math is involved. Isn't heritage a right-wing think-tank? Yes: The Heritage Foundation is a conservative public policy research institute based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. Heritage's stated missio...
by Braxter
May 17, 2003, 3:06 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: More torturous brutality!
Replies: 8
Views: 1434

And yes, he does feel bad about it. He’s been crying over it ever since last night.
only because he got caught.
by Braxter
May 15, 2003, 11:23 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: OK please Die IRL
Replies: 24
Views: 3481

He probably met the corporate lawyers of Phillip Morris and decided he's in way over his head. Those guys would eat him alive and shit oreos for a month.
by Braxter
May 13, 2003, 11:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New 20 Dollar Bills
Replies: 70
Views: 16918

Andrew Jackson had scoliosis?
by Braxter
May 10, 2003, 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Pure Assbeat!
Replies: 18
Views: 2249

lol the cops just drove by
by Braxter
May 9, 2003, 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: [Contest] - Limericks [done!]
Replies: 54
Views: 6236

HI VESHANVUALT MY NAEM IS BRAX
YUOR MEGAHURTZ I WILL HAX
BRITTNEY IS GAY
OR BI NE WAY
HE LIEKS LICKING MANGINA SACKS!!1!

ROFLL
by Braxter
May 9, 2003, 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: [Contest] - Limericks [done!]
Replies: 54
Views: 6236

There once was this druid you know
Who came here from solusek ro
And spammed us with gay
Polls and anime
Till we told him GTFO.

But he still had the FoH site
To spam with all of his might
And Furor to stalk
Whose virtual cock
The dr00d had his lips around tight.
by Braxter
May 9, 2003, 10:41 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Who's the biggest homo?
Replies: 13
Views: 1996

I believe all five listed are heterosexual.

Also, this thread is retarded.
by Braxter
May 6, 2003, 6:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Jews get uppity about Coca-Cola Nazi-bot
Replies: 104
Views: 12836

this was by no means a solo project. Many bright minds worked tirelessly to create Dimechadic 5000 (Dicephaloid Mechanized Dictator). I was simply the engineer that gave Dimechadic its physical form.