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I saw Silent Sea available on Netflix and I have watched numerous non-English series before and I enjoyed them. But funny you mention it but the dubbing into American\UK english accents I sometimes find disconcerting and can detract from the overall entertainment. So I am going to do what you suggested and watch it with the English subtitles

Witcher s2 was great, I have never read the books but I am very happy with how the series is developing In fact I am more than comfortable to give it a solid 70/100 on the globally endorsed and followed " BruceVC TV series " rating system. And for those numerous members on this forum who avidly follow the " BruceVC game rating system " you will be happy to know my TV series rating system is equally as popular and accurate as that ...so in other words any score >50 is golden and you can have peace of mind that the series is good and worth watching. No need be concerned with other reviews One thing I found interesting and Im not sure its part of the books ?

@rjshae I just got reprimanded by my sister in law and mom for talking about this article and the virus on Christmas day even though I consider this is a good news pandemic story because it really suggests the new variant is less lethal as hospitalizations are down and suggests new variants could be the same . I even tried to play the " its not my fault, its an American who posted the story " card Thanks for getting me into trouble, why you posting links like this on Xmas !!! You a very bad boy

I have to agree, I know its not the fault of scientists and virologists but this article basically tells me " whats the point of taking a third jab if the efficacy only lasts less than .....2-3 months more or less " I can tell you now their is NO chance in SA we have the resources or public appetite to take boosters every 3 months or so The vaccine hesitancy people are going to have a field day with this. I assume the solution is to create dedicated Omicron vaccine but that will only last until the next variant like we seeing with Omicron ....maybe now that we have had 2 jabs the only feasible solution is to just let things develop naturally because hospitalizations are down really down and the article mentions The UKHSA report also estimates that someone infected with omicron is 50 to 70 per cent less likely to be admitted to hospital, compared with delta. This is based on a preliminary analysis of 114,144 omicron cases and 461,772 delta cases occurring between 22 November and 19 December. The difference is somewhat larger than suggested by a study published by Imperial College London on Wednesday, which reported a 15 to 20 per cent lower risk. Is that what we should take from this article ?

Mamie you havent asked me for my banking details so you can transfer money for my Christmas present.....when must I give it you? Remember Christmas is tomorrow so you running out of time !!!!

Thats a good discount for Disco so well done for taking advantage of the sale Let us know if you enjoyed it, its one of those games that seems people either loved it or werent that impressed I mentioned this before but one of my brothers told me that I had to play it because it literally changed his view on games because he loved it so much. I played it and wanted to love it but the setting wasnt fantasy and I just lost interest. But I think you will enjoy it because you enjoy games that arent necessarily about combat or just fantasy themes

My sister in law snapped this classic photo of Bentley ( the look on his face )one of the Rhodesian Ridgebacks, we brought them down to our beach cottage so they could have Xmas here....its been a bit hectic but worth it so the dogs are with us @Guard Dog I thought you would appreciate this

Do you mean the Anniversary edition ? If you only bought the SE edition upgrade it to the Anniversary. Its a small cost and well worth it and includes 500 Creation Club mods built in and then you can add additional Mods. I recommend the Nexus Mod Manager...you cant go wrong But since you investing in this game specifically for Mods the Anniversary edition makes sense

Im unsure about what you suggesting, are you saying E8 is not good ?

Gromnir its Christmas and the truth is I feel we have exhausted our different views and we not going to change each others minds. We can have another debate about BLM at a later stage, just not now Cute dog picture, Im a sucker for puppies

Im reading Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, its the sequel to The Shining and follows the life of Dan Torrence the little boy who was protagonist in The Shining King is such a talented writer, my favorite horror author. What creativity and brilliance to be able to write like him

I spent 5 minutes doing an advanced search and I found the post I was talking about that you made in the 20 June where you suggested I thought BLM was an extremist group, I reread it and I even though I am not 100 % sure I still think that is what you were saying Here is the post and I quoted the part that you linked me to the extremist allegation You said in this post " during the summer your were defending the same argument as putin made at his presser and you don't realize it or are purposeful ignoring. for putin, the denial o' basic freedoms and rights is okie dokie 'cause the people being prevented from running for office or who were detained during the recent widespread protests in russia were affiliated with dangerous extremist organizations. is exact same argument made by barr, trump (and bruce)" You state that Bruce is making the same argument as Barr and Trump that people in BLM who were arrested are affiliated with dangerous, extremist organisations. And I never said that is why people should be arrested, I have always maintained people must be arrested who break the law during any protest. Not because they an extremist group I hope this clears this up?

Yes you definitely said I thought BLM was an extremist movement but I have no interest in finding that post because this debate we having is not about BLM as I mentioned And when you say other forum members also have certain views about what I think about BLM I dont see how that changes what I actually think about BLM, their is a saying I like " a thousand wrong people dont make one right person wrong " A persons opinion doesnt change because other people have a perception about that persons motives....its like their are many examples of absolute truths in life and no amount of spin and propaganda will change that. And you know this because of some comments and views that Trump has that you have raised So if you want to give me different perspective dont worry what other people think about me. Just say what you think, I respect you more than enough to change my view and acknowledge it if you right

Basically yes, I dont think either of you is being disingenuous and I think some of Gfted1 comments have a valid point but made in joking way So for example when he says " I want you to buy me a TV". That is something I would sometimes joke about because the humor is you have resources and you can afford to buy anyone a TV if you want. But lets say you decided to send Gfted1 a PM asking for his banking details so you can transfer money for his new TV I am not sure he would really accept it? I would because I have no issue if people want to buy me things or give me money but thats just me So in other words sometimes people joke about topics but their is a real point to the broader debate and I think Gfted1 is opposed to much of this suggested state sponsored stimulus ( 4 s words in a row, not bad BruceVC) on some levels which I agree with And I know this is generally something you dont do as we all have our own debating etiquette but its important to accept we all make points and engage in different ways and sometimes the way we make points gets misunderstood For example you once said I consider BLM to be a extremist movement but I have never said that BLM is an extremist movement. I think they are a well meaning SJ movement with some activists who have hijacked reasonable objectives to support their own anti-white agenda. But thats not the same thing as me thinking BLM is an extremist movement or that everyone who supports BLM is anti-white or doesnt have valid objectives that I do support I am just using this as an example to make my point, I dont really want to get into a BLM debate. I hope this makes sense ?

Thanks, I will watch this later Its not nice when people assume you have an ideological view that is not true, I dont know if you really a socialist. I was just framing my point in the same way you sometimes do to me when you say Im a fascist. But you made me laugh when you said " unicorn of war "....I have to assume thats directed at me and it was funny But more importantly than you and I having some incorrect views of each other is the fact, as I mentioned previously, that you put the time and effort to sometimes respond in detail and I wouldnt want you to stop doing that even if you disagree with me Because you know whats much worse for me than being called a fascist or a Colonialist? Its being ignored and no one ever commenting. That would lead to me becoming bored and ultimately posting less and less and since I enjoy debates I dont enjou echo chambers

Gromnir I am going to be honest, sometimes I misunderstand what you talking about it. Not often but sometimes and the same thing applies to me and how people misunderstand me and of course sometime I am just wrong with my views. Its rare but it happens So in this regard, I never joke about my ideological views when it comes to topics like the War on Terror or the threat of well meaning but insidious left wing influence in all our countries. So I wasnt joking about my post I also think I understand what you referring to now and correct me if I am wrong. You believe Gfted1 is being hypocritical because he says " I like UBI " but he also says " I am opposed to Communism " and UBI and is form of socialism\Communism But I dont think Gfted1 is being serious when he says " I want to live off UBI and not work anymore"? Of course any of us would love to not work anymore and live comfortable lives off state sponsored stimulus but I dont think he is being completely serious as he has raised several times valid concerns about this type of socialism Anyway I may be wrong and maybe Gfted1 does really believe in the ideological objective of this type of thing and I am sure he can clarify if he wants to So in closing, I think he is joking with you about being opposed to Communism\socialism yet supports UBI. That is what I found funny as I am aware their is an inherent contradiction to these 2 views

I always appreciate and enjoy in MMO and online games where the developers integrate holiday themes like Halloween and Christmas

Just to clarify, I agree the " war on Christmas " is real. So my earlier post when I said " I consider it misplaced and unnecessary " I meant the criticism towards Christmas, not you raising this. When I went back to read my response I can see how my comment wasnt necessarily clear In many countries some people on the left do attack and criticize Christianity for unfathomable reasons under the auspicious of " freedom of speech ". I have no issue with normal, constructive criticism of any religion but their is an element of people that mock religion as opposed to just raising valid issues. Personally on this forum I think the criticism towards Christianity is reasonable and fair in almost all examples I can recall where we have debated this topic But GD do you want to know something ironic, in the UAE and specifically Dubai they put up Xmas trees in certain malls and recognize the Christmas spirit. And yet the UAE is a Muslim country so you can easily ask " why would a Muslim country recognize Xmas in their malls " ....its because they respect and appreciate the large number of expats and foreigners in their country that are mostly from Western countries who are Christian https://lovin.co/dubai/en/sponsored/mall-of-the-emirates-unveils-a-fabulous-christmas-tree Yet in the USA, or in some states, they dont put up Xmas trees in certain malls anymore for reasons I have never understood or agree with. At least that is what I believe, it may not be true? Anyway their is an irony when a Muslim country can recognize Xmas but a Christian country has less emphasis on its primary religion And for interest sake I was trying to find a link that highlights how in the US its true some states have less recognition for Xmas but I found this interesting link about the historical " war on Christmas " instead which I found pertinent https://www.livescience.com/32891-why-was-christmas-banned-in-america-.html Did you know Christmas was once banned in Boston?

Gromnir you misunderstand me, I laugh when people say funny things and make humorous posts Its not such a serious reason but more based on humour. We dont have to be so serious all the time and sometimes we must appreciate levity as it has its own charm and purpose A sense of humor is a strange thing and we cannot and should not try to define it in a specific way But yes their is a real time for serious debates but not all the time

My sister has been dating her boyfriend for 6 years, he is great. Very different to me and my brothers, he doesnt talk much but if you ask him something he normally responds constructively and makes sense ....unlike me When I moved to Cpt him and I have been drinking by ourselves and he is great fun and very agreeable and he loves his social drinking...like me so we get on very well Anyway he proposed to my sister today on the beach and in the rain and it was very romantic and sweet. So we all very happy and I have a new brother in law and I can go to another wedding which I love because at most weddings I attend nowadays their are always single women, great food and free alcohol ....what could be better

Gromnir its normal and expected to anyone like you and me who were born during the Cold War to be opposed to Communism and old school Socialism. And when I say expected its because the "stinking Commie subversives " created an ideology that is a proven failure ....the Cold War was lost by USSR and Red China....as in lost.The West won And Im sorry that this historical fact doesnt suit the false narrative of our socialist forum friends like Majestic, Comrade and Pidesco but the lessons of history are immutable. Dont shoot the messenger and I know you know this So when people espouse these stimulus socialist initiatives like UBI, that has never been successfully implemented anywhere in the world except for limited pilot projects, we should be wary. And yes we were raised to be opposed to " bad commies " not because we bigots and right wingers but because these systems dont work and dont lead to sustainable governments and economic transformation And what surprises me the most is generally people who criticize all our Democracies, on forums like this, all live in first world countries that are Democracies that embrace and benefit from Capitalism\Free Market. You must see the irony ? So I dont see how pointing out the truth of what ideologies work and what doesnt work is somehow a lack of education...its not if its true

I was going to respond in detail but I realize your view of me is wrong on so many levels it would take time to refute everything you have mentioned. I will just summarize my points because I dont consider this a debate I want to commit time to because if you were serious about it you would know my real motives....this doesn't mean I dont appreciate your input because you have put your time into this post and that is the foundation of all debates In summary, I have never considered the US to be perfect and faultless in geopolitical decisions, they make mistakes the same as every country. But the US represents the balance, foundation and agency of all Constitutional Democracies when it comes to military and economic influence and especially Western countries Without the US contributing military resources to most UN missions these missions either fail or other countries, like the EU, simply dont do anything and we are beholden to the political machinations of Russia and China. Imagine a world where Russia and China were the most influential? The EU is a trade union and not a military union and lacks the political will and commitment to address the hegemony of Russia and China. So you being an EU citizen should be supporting the US as your future living in a Constitutional Democracy has nothing in common with Russia or China unless you dont care about freedom of speech, free media, transparent courts and your government being accountable Snowden is a traitor as he broke his NSA contract, publicly revealed highly confidential information and fled to China and then Russia...I am not sure how in any legal definition you can call him anything else? Maybe in Austria you guys dont believe in people signing binding government contracts about state security but that would make you unique compared to the rest of the world as every country has laws pertaining to confidentiality and what people can and cannot say in public Assange is not a traitor but a criminal and alleged racist, I always find it ironic when people like you defend him around his attacks on the US but you conveniently ignore his sexual assault charges, I guess rape doesn't fit your narrative so its not a big deal? And I do believe he will get a fair trial in the US but since he is guilty IMO of espionage in the US he will be found guilty and imprisoned ..we should be happy when the rule of law and order is practised ?He faces " 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse linked to WikiLeaks’ publication of thousands of leaked military and diplomatic documents " . Here is good link so you can familiarize yourself with this case https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/nation_world/uk-court-permits-assange-extradition-to-us-on-spying-charges/article_d32dca96-e27c-5fa0-8621-02d0d2412111.html And finally the ME is a complicated place with historical ideological conflicts. I am aligned with the group that offers the current best way forward to ensure stability for the region and will ensure the oil supply that the whole world needs is not disrupted . I dont understand how you can suggest Saudi Arabia is the greatest destabilizing factor when its been an ally of the US and other countries since 9/11 and has played a key role in fighting Islamic Extremism. Saudi Arabia has been targeted on numerous occasions by AQ and ISIS and they are are reason for the violence we see linked to extremism...not Saudi Arabia or the Gulf States And the conflicts in places like Syria and Yemen are proxy wars between Iran and Saudi Arabia, its takes 2 sides to sustain these conflicts so its unhelpful to blame only one side

Before we go to our beach cottage for Xmas I am staying at my dads place. They bought this house before my sister was born who is 30 so they lived here for about 35 years. My dad since retiring has dedicated his life to conservation and has turned the garden into a 100% indigenous environment where literally every tree and plant is local to SA and their is no alien vegetation. Here are some photos of the garden, the house and the dogs waiting at the gate

Its interesting you raise how some people have " a war on Christmas" , I consider it misplaced and unnecessary. In SA we are a country that is 70% Christian and yet every year a small number of people, and its a small number but consistent, phone in on Talk Shows to complain about " being forced to take public holidays over the Xmas period but they not Christian so why must they " ? Except for basically all South Africans, including non-Christians, the end of the year is where businesses and public sector close down anyway and South Africans take end of leave anyway So in other words 95% of the country plans their holiday period at this time irrespective of the reason for the public holiday. I find the " war on Christmas " in SA to be more about attention seeking and complaining for the sake of complaining because people have nothing better to do Christmas doesnt have to be about religion, its where you have the opportunity relax and spend time with friends and family and thats what matters

Today will be the final 21st day of the 21st year of the 21st century Makes you think