Wrath of Dagon

“There is evidence to support a conclusion that any reasonable person in Secretary Clinton’s position… should have known that an unclassified system was no place for that information,” Comey continued. How is what Petraeus had done any worse than this?

So gross negligence that causes harm to national security is no longer a crime?

Hadn't come up. It was drab. Once an American naval ship put in for a visit. To me the Americans looked like pudgy pink piglets. To them we must have looked grey and cadaverous. WOD this is a huge development. I cant believe you only raising this now , this changes or adds context to everything you have said around politics....this is a huge update. You have had debates with our friends in the EU and I always assumed your knowledge was just about Texas but this really adds to the narrative But if its okay I have many questions but not now, do you mind answering questions at a later stage? I don't mind answering questions, but depending on what they are you might PM me, as not everyone may be interested in that kind of exchange.

Hadn't come up. It was drab. Once an American naval ship put in for a visit. To me the Americans looked like pudgy pink piglets. To them we must have looked grey and cadaverous.

We call this Freedom. WOD I have a suggestion that you have probably considered but then thought it was silly You have always been honest about your issues with the current state of the USA but what your view may be unintentionally missing is maybe you just need a change of scenery for a while. Now I respect your open patriotism to Texas but I am talking about a sabbatical for 6-12 months. But you need to go somewhere like California, somewhere where someone like Hurlshot lives who is positive about the USA I think 12 months living in California will change or maybe lesson some of your negative views? Now tell me honestly, are you stoned right now? I don't need to live in California, I spent first 13 years of my life in the Soviet Union.

http://www.forbes.com/forbes/1999/0405/6307082a.html article date is 1999. HA! Good Fun! ps w/o emotes some o' you folks don't get sarcasm, so just pretend we included whatever is the current snark tag. "In so doing, the newcomers would attach themselves to the dynamic U.S. economy, leaving behind the stagnancy and depressing statism of Europe." Too late, we've been fundamentally transformed.

We call this Freedom.

This whole discussion will probably become moot once the FBI announces their findings, which hopefully will be soon.

First of all the FBI has decided nothing of the sort. And they can't charge her. All they can do is recommend a charge to the United States Attorney General. Who just had a "secret" meeting with Bill Clinton which no reporters or photographers were allowed to see. Do you REALLY think they were talking about their grandchildren? Except that it's not how it works. The FBI (or any other Federal law enforcement agency seeking a federal indictment) works together with the prosecutor (U.S. Attorney's Office) who presents the evidence to a federal grand jury --which makes the judgment to indict based on whether there is enough evidence for the accused to have committed the crime. The Attorney General is not part of the process and it would not be ethical for her to be involved with the process, and she has EXPLICITLY stated that she will not be part of the process. That's contrary to everything I've read on the subject. She would decide if the case was presented to the grand jury to start with, no? Which begs the question from where and from whom have you read regarding the subject matter? Look, we have senior career FBI agents, analysts, other specialists, and their supervisors making sure the investigation is done by the book and as thorough as possible. To which they are working directly with the jurisdictional U.S. Attorney's office -- led by a career senior Assistant U.S. Attorney (if not the chief of the division), and a team of AUSA's and paralegals, and with support of the U.S. Attorney. The U.S. Attorney General is not going to overrule her U.S. Attorney. These guys and gals know what they're doing and don't mess around. If they believe there is enough evidence of criminal wrongdoing, they will present it to the Grand Jury seeking an indictment. Federal cases going to court have a 92% conviction rate. If they don't believe they have enough evidence, neither the FBI or the USAO will seek an indictment. Pure and simple. The AG is not part of the decision making process. What makes you so sure? Why wouldn't the AG get involved in all high profile decisions? I certainly wouldn't make any major decision for my company without checking with my boss first. What you're claiming is very hard to believe in this politicized and weaponized DOJ. Lynch has said on numerous occasions she doesn't have to follow the law, in particular with respect to Lois Lerner she specifically told Congress she didn't have to do what the law required her to do in plain language, because of "prosecutorial discretion".

First of all the FBI has decided nothing of the sort. And they can't charge her. All they can do is recommend a charge to the United States Attorney General. Who just had a "secret" meeting with Bill Clinton which no reporters or photographers were allowed to see. Do you REALLY think they were talking about their grandchildren? Except that it's not how it works. The FBI (or any other Federal law enforcement agency seeking a federal indictment) works together with the prosecutor (U.S. Attorney's Office) who presents the evidence to a federal grand jury --which makes the judgment to indict based on whether there is enough evidence for the accused to have committed the crime. The Attorney General is not part of the process and it would not be ethical for her to be involved with the process, and she has EXPLICITLY stated that she will not be part of the process. That's contrary to everything I've read on the subject. She would decide if the case was presented to the grand jury to start with, no?

Well, I don't think I can beat the final boss in Underrail. And the entire final area was quite a grueling slog, I'd never know what to do in a million years without a guide. IMO the rest of the game is still well worth playing though. Started Technomancer as a consolation.

The predecessor game, Mars : War Logs is $3.74 on Steam right now. Combat should be similar, I guess you can return it if you don't like it. It used to have a demo, but I can't find it any more. Come to think of it, you should be able to return Technomancer, not sure.

You mean we shouldn't worry about opinions of English major college dropouts who think Mass Effect is the greatest RPG ever made?

Are you sarcastic or serious? The reviews mostly haven't been good, but Spiders/Cyanide RPG's never get good reviews, I'd be kind of worried if they did.

American press is also deeply biased, and constantly prints misleading/biased information, most often through lying by omission or emphasis. But most "respectable" sources at least have the standards not to put a patently false heading on a photo.

May be not a joke, a Secret Service agent claims something like this already happened: http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/07/01/exclusive-soft-intimidation-secret-service-agent-says-bill-clintons-loretta-lynch-summit-fits-pattern-silencing-threats/ Justice Department already walks back Lynch's promise: http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/07/01/doj-walks-back-loretta-lynchs-promise-to-honor-fbi-recommendations-in-clinton-investigation/

Your benevolent government at work : https://pjmedia.com/parenting/2016/07/01/shocking-disabled-teen-returning-from-st-judes-hospital-bloodied-and-arrested-by-tsa/ Edit: Finally! Hilzilla to be questioned by the FBI. http://dailycaller.com/2016/07/01/exclusive-hillary-clinton-scheduled-to-meet-with-fbi-on-saturday/

It's just trickery, notice she will claim the prosecutors who work for her made the decision. If she really meant it she would recluse herself.

?? Merkel is one of the most respected leaders within many circles of the EU Germany is an excellent example of how a country can recreate and redefine itself despite a troubled past and jingoistic military history Germany was able to assume economic dominance in the EU through hard work and prudent economic views, they didnt have to do it through military means Merkel has made some mistakes but her overall leadership and outcome from that leadership should be recognized, respected and praised. Germany is a one of the core foundations of the EU and the EU is an economic success story considering the nature of the union and the countries involved So to say you think Merkel is worthless you must be saying the EU is worthless? I didn't call Merkel and EU worthless, re-read my post. Merkel and EU are far worse than worthless, they're catastrophically destructive.

The opinion of anyone who has high confidence in Merkel is obviously worthless. Edit: Austrian election annulled because of fraud: http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/07/01/presidential-vote-annulled-anti-mass-migration-candidate-gets-second-chance-postal-vote-fraud/ Could never happen here despite of massive fraud in almost every election.

OK, then Daily Express published a misleading photo. I don't really know which British papers are reliable. I expected French to check his sources, good thing he didn't run for president. Edit: Actually more than misleading, the photo is clearly labeled "the stockpile of weapons found near the mosque".

Hollande is the one who's dangerous, and he's teaching us? https://pjmedia.com/blog/statist-france-collapsing-it-simply-no-longer-works/

Again, you're trying to critique. I only stated what I preferred and why. If that's not good enough for you, I'm sorry I don't meet your high standards.

... you realize that what you said makes zero sense. *shrug* as for not having thought enough to discuss general principles without using an indie fallout clone with a handful o' sales as your only example, you were making general statements on the subject in any number o' earlier posts. is a smidgen amusing, no? is particular guffaw inducing as this all started 'cause you were utilizing wasteland 2 as your example o' level progression done right... a game which at release only had % skill increases at level-up, and as such no possibility o' such game-changers anyways. am suspecting if we respond further, PETA is gonna be giving us a call for our savage inhumanity directed at equine dead. HA! Good Fun! I only mentioned "game changing" in passing. I was arguing that a level up system should have noticeable effect at every new level, which W2 does. I brought up Underrail as an example because I'm playing it now and it's brilliant, and because those are the two most addictive games I played in a long time. So I was analyzing what makes them so addictive, not trying to argue with you about nitty-gritty of RPG mechanics, which in truth somewhat bore me. I evaluate a game as a single whole, not system by system.

Interesting that perpetrators were from Russia or former SU. Totally outrageous Germany still hasn't banned full-auto rifles and rocket launchers: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/437313/germany-really-needs-give-some-thought-banning-rocket-launchers