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Well, that's a function of being an attack lawyer. You don't get paid to consider the bigger picture, so you don't. Speaking of which does anyone see any likelihood of changes in corporate governance/management coming? Or are we going to stay stuck with the same old 'weasels first' system we have now?

ne thing I do think is funny is how the Reps big up McCain's genuine war service, but refuse to trash George jnr's disgraceful record on the same subject.

"A tiger? In Africa?" "Shhhhh"

I'll grant you his lyrics are well written. But I don't see why I should have to put up with his noise!

Like a week old orangutang dipped in lavender oil?

I'm sure we're all fans of the stylish resonances of the decayed 1950s look of Fallout, and the wrecked 1930s look of Bioshock. I've been doing a lot of commuting through London, recently, and was wondering why one couldn't have a hack at whatever the modern look is. I mean there must be one, and it seems to be appropriately gimcrack and polish to warrant subversion. I just wasn't sure what the icons were and so on. What might replace them? One idea I had was instead of decay, a post-Taliban look, with upscale areas being a retro Persian look, and the currently shiny city of London landmarks like Lloyds and the Stock Market faded out. Another thought I had was would the Net also become mildewed at the edges?

My parents were lazy and a bit ****. That's why I was sent to boarding school to be raised by professionals. Damn fine idea, in my opinion.

You're that pointless basketball on the recreation deck, right?

Tell your liver to stop being a prick! If it was then it's certainly going to have trouble metabolising stuff.

Abuse is a lot more prevalent than people were prepared to accept many years ago. Frankly I don't think you know what you're talking about. I've been a sponsor of the NSPCC here in the Uk for more than ten years and they give regular briefings. It's unsettling stuff. The basic point of abuse is that you have a position of trust and control which has associated minimum standards. To not cause physical harm, through intent or negligence for example. In this case Society, through the law, has agreed that children (all children) deserve a minimum access to education. they deserve it because without it they become mentally stunted just as a child who was starved would become physically stunted.

Getting hit by a train is a really weird way to go. You just get hosed out and put in bags. Bloody awful.

Bob Dylan? i suppose if you wnat to make sure you don't linger on this earthly plane then his whingeing atonal nonsense might help.

I missed two months schooling when I was about 14 due to a lung disorder. two months missed makes a massive difference. Voluntarily absenting your kids from school for that length of time is abuse. As for regarding schooling as an optional luxury I would encourage you to think again. Using some of that fine education you have.

I must say, I think I'm a little scared by what that's supposed to mean... And if that's what a man needs, what do I need? *ponders* He will also need bananas. For the potassium.

Goblin.

I have a lot of time for anti-censorship, but in my view teaching extremist views is LESS responsible than teaching your kids how to make bombs (for example). You are constructing a worldview that leads to violence. In any event in this country hate speech and the incitement of hatred is illegal and should remain so.

Well, I do read a lot, so if I find the time... And which Obi Wan? Alec Guinness? I don't like war movies, but I might give it a try. Might remind people that there's more to war than blazing away with an M60 from the hip.* EDIT: Sadly, because that would be awesome.

*hums Hearts of Oak* I still think it's shocking that the company has got away effectively scot free. It's not like they're currently short of a bob or two.

I forgot to mention the supersoakers.

Slept for ten hours. Personal best in many years.

My Dad reckons the Olymics construction has siphoned off fuel and backup from the Chinese agricultural sectors. When teh harvest fails later this year we could see riots during the games. Ironically, American would almost certainly try to help stabilise the Chinese economy if riots occurred, but US grain has gone into ethanol production. Ethanol production prompted because of Chinese efforts to destabilise and woo oil producers in the Mideast and Africa.

The computer thing is very interesting. Oddly my Dad just got given one rather than the free phone. I hadn't considered the fact that a laptop might be cheaper! Although I suppose that in this case the newest feature rich phones are more expensive than a cheap laptop. Consequences if this becomes common? The rise of Linux? Or will Microevil take action?

You certainly are if you're supposed to be a sorceror with CH 11!

Could you explain that again? I didn't follow you.

Repeat after me: "Back, and to the left. Back, and to the left."