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No I am not suggesting prison time unless its warranted ...but I would like to get your opinion as another non-American. You live in Germany right...where do you live in Germany if you dont mind sharing?

Yes this is the impression I picked but what do you mean guy who started it ? But also I am aware you guys dont live in Portland.....but what has that got to do with being concerned about a protest lasting 100 days, I know people are limited around what you can realistically do? In SA we deal with some violent protests that have been going on for years and it started in the mining sector 2008 and it to a massacre where police were thrown under the bus .... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marikana_massacre You realize that prolonged violent protests need to be addressed and not allowed to continue as it becomes worse and I am interested in why were most members werent too concerned about the length of the protests, some members did comment. Hurlshot basically said in his town the protests were not violent so he wasnt too concerned. That isnt an answer I was expecting but its a valid answer

Hi Gromnir, can you comment on my general question below, its come up as a SA outcome and I just need some input Thanks for sharing this information, I consider you a very knowledgeable and authentic reference for understanding the history of Native Americans and its not just your lived experience but what you have studied and have been involved in And that brings me to a question, I have watched several TV series where the reality of life on the Native Americans reservations is portrayed and in some tribes there seems to be a debate around "what is the most effective way reservations should be utilized to ensure culture is preserved but there is also economic transformation " Some tribes have built casinos as a source of legitimate revenue generation and I always thought this is genius and makes sense. I use to be a gambler and casinos offer restaurants, movie theaters, shows and become conference centers ...apart from the gambling which is great fun but there are rules about not abusing gambling which must be adhered to Yet I have seen there is some push back from some tribal spokesmen because they see casinos as undermining culture and basically corrupting the tribe And this surprises me that a legitimate business could be seen so negatively. A casino creates jobs and income and has much ancillary business benefits. For example this also leads to transformation like people that own or work in casino restaurants Whats your view on the benefits and or negative of casinos on reservations ?

I must say you make me laugh sometimes But I am enjoying our chats since you have got back and if you dont mind me asking where did you go and are you prepared to share your voting choice and why, I would guess you voting Trump? Dan is voting Trump and his reasons make sense, Dan feels Trump is better at ensuring law and order. I have to agree with that considering the protracted and violent levels of strikes we witnessed for months ....I am truly surprised how very few of our American members were concerned about this event and how long it went on for? Then he is concerned with Biden going a far left and or socialist path.....last year I would have said " its not possible " but I have become more aware of a real risk from far left polices What do you think is the best way forward to address groups like Antifa, would you arrest them. Surly the law needs to be enforced?

I mentioned to you I also purchased this game, I like gelatinous cubes, there is a Mod for Skyrim that creates a cube as a monster..this particular Modder is a genius and he has created dozens of interesting mods https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/102874 ...I use to DM about 12 years in the AD&D 2nd Forgotten Realms....it was my favorite world so you can imagine my love of any PC games in this world So I have updated and bought the EE edition for BG1&2, NWN1 &2 and IWD 2 ...what should I play first, I am thinking IWD because its more action based

Mamie, I have your back,,,,,I will buy this game just to support your country I am planning a visit to all east countries as I have never been to any and we always go the UK and central Europe , I want to visit Czech and Slovakia first .....when I come visit you guys can I count on to set me with some hot, Slovakian women? And you welcome to tell how I have supported your economy....patriotism is a good thing 🍻

I didnt find anything significant but can I suggest you post a general query on the Nexus forum and see if there is something else to be done....I dont like to think this problem is immutable, what if I experience it?

You cant possibly be serious.....can you give me 3 reasons why you would do that, just 3?

What happened in the UK was due to the USA doing a deep analysis of how China had stolen certain IP from some of there corporations That was when the nature of the Huawei backdoor access was identified, from what someone told me it was a very clever and intricate software hack\access They then shared this reality with the UK who were busy with there 5G implementation and the last thing the UK wanted as to stop using the Huawei kit but once the risk was understood they cancelled all the 5G kit at a great cost but it was necessary Elerond you cant keep making excuses for the Huawei security exposure ,,,,,yes China is involved in creating this problem for Huawei but it is a now tarnished there name forever Elerond !!!! Why are you being racist,,,,the UK is going through pressure due to BREXIT and the virus....they are allowed to take insurance for Irish deal in a fair way ?

Its done really well and sometimes I think " am I watching a teenagers movie " because I wouldnt be so entertained if it was But I always carry on watching so as you mentioned its a combination of things, I wonder if we would still enjoy it if we had never seen the Karate Kid ....that movie was a cult classic for us and everyone loved it 📺

Damn, sometimes a game issue is just not common enough so there might not be a mod, let me check some other Mod websites because Nexus is normally the best place but I also bought DA:I and will be modding it anyway once I am done with Mass Effect Andromeda

No not at all, this is not about punishment ....forget Trumps comments. Dont think this is about Trump, he is just the one raising the one issue which is just about Tiktok but Tittok is about the overall serious security risk,,,,but yes its the principle of the data being accessed unlawfully that should concern you Does it not concern you that China has unrestricted access to your Tiktok data? But Elerond this is exactly what is happening in places like the UK and other countries that are banning Huawei and this will continue in countries and most institutions that require security which is all banks and majority of listed companies globally https://androidrookies.com/list-of-countries-which-have-banned-ousted-chinas-huawei-from-their-5g-infrastructure/ Huawei will still be sold in China and other companies where this type of security risk is not a business concern. For example the company I worked for last year there was a product manager I worked with who was responsible for the Huawei and he had a very good relationship with Huawei in South Africa, he closed a Huawei sales deal with one of the SA mines and he won the deal because Huawei went in with 3 % margin and there engineers did an excellent job at installing the network infrastructure But they will lose lots of business and Tiktok has the same risk but the data is not that important but as I mentioned most people are very concerned with the idea of illegal data access

Okay but Elerond these developments are not the same degrees of risk and dont have the same intent Yes Facebook was accused of companies getting access to peoples data, it was acknowledged it was wrong and Facebook has made several apologies and changes to there data privacy ? But the Tiktok risk is completely different, the Chinese government can at any time with no legal way to stop it gain access to all user data ....and this is the same risk there other software products and devices can pose. You cannot really compare a country that is known for cyber -espionage with the reality of Facebooks mistakes ? What I am concerned about is after this discussion you may be chatting to friends about how Tiktok is a real risk and they will say its the same as Facebook,,,,now you can explain the difference Remember this is about a very serious situation where China has been silently stealing some IP from companies for years. I am sure you are critical of any kind of theft of IP https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/28/1-in-5-companies-say-china-stole-their-ip-within-the-last-year-cnbc.html And we still like China, it has a very important role around the global economy but there ability to sell Huawei and other software products to countries that dont want to be professionally hackd has to addressed and stopped

How do you feel about this, please be very honest and emotional ....we go back a long and I hope you think of me as someone you can confide in You know I always give you prudent advice, lets be honest... you have never disagreed with me therefore its real advice that has clearly benefitted you

Elerond I respect your opinion on these discussions because you have a very reasonable and understandable view of privacy and peoples right. Plus you live in Finland which means you respect the EU and the positive things it brings to all countries. You also a software developer, which I never knew, so you understand how most software components work so I can get straight to the technical point....but reading your post I need to explain it differently But can we first agree on where the issue lies, the link below is what Facebook is accused of , Is the same thing you are talking about ? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/facebook-gave-some-companies-preferential-user-data-according-to-uk-parliament/

Its so coincidental but I also started watching that series about 2 weeks ago and it really is appealing, I think part of it is reconnecting with all the old characters ....its great how it integrates the old story

On a serious note TikTok should be banned because it is definitely a security risk around data protection. I am not joking, part of my work is we have to be updated on real and potential new ways of hacking and how data can be comprised. Now TIikTok by itself is a very clever and well design application but what Trump is suggesting does have a valid point even if he just making this announcement as part of his " distraction to somehow blame China for the virus " . Please ignore what Zora was suggesting that Tiktok has no less risk of data being compromised or copied than any other similar product in the USA ...that is not even remotely true and if it was true than this decision would be inconsistent. Firstly the company that designed Tiktok, like all similar Chinese companies including Huawei that has real security issues, are the same as all other clever companies that created this social media app that really has a global audience so it resonates with many young people. My nieces both use Tiktok and they seem to love it, I also believe the owners never intended their tool to be a security risk But the datacenter and replication sites exist in HK and another location but the reality of all and any Chinese " private " sector companies is that the CCP can at any time demand and make any additional tweaks or fundamental changes to a products core software code to allow levels of access ....this means you can penetrate any network in the world but you go through the OSI level 2 and it then connects upwards. https://www.cpomagazine.com/tech/u-s-shares-evidence-of-huawei-backdoor-access-to-mobile-phone-networks-with-uk-and-germany/ This is highly unethical and it does comprise the overall security features of the product in any environment as you can imagine and there has never been any evidence of this type of backdoor existing in the worlds current routing companies that have dominated the world for the last 20 years or so. So what has this got to do with Tiktok, everything basically because the CCP can at anytime request data access to anyone form Tiktok and all personal information will be provided So the only real question we should ask is a simple one "are you comfortable with the CCP being able to access your Tiktok data ? Yes it is a young persons tool and the data is almost all innocuous but the principle should be a major concern that you cannot guarantee data security with Tiktok

This is exactly why you need to Mod a game like this, I have included the list of Mods that could address.. You just need to use the Frosty Mod Manager to install relevant Mods There is no need for your gaming experience to be negative because of this type of design flaw. Let me know if you get stuck with the Mod Manager https://www.nexusmods.com/dragonageinquisition/search/ You know what we say in the Modding community ..." never accept the unacceptable "

Thats a very interesting and yummy meal...was the main meal the asparagus and bacon because those are normally starters ? ,Did you enjoy the carpaccio.....interestingly enough you have raised another important difference between Ostrich and Chicken and I forgot to tell Gfted1 around his expected question of " does it tastes like Chicken, you right as the Ostrich meat is not related to Chicken meat in any real way...its like eating a Venison steak In SA its very common for people watching calories and training at gym to eat Ostrich regularly as it has no fat https://www.northforkbison.com/ostrich-meat/ I have eaten it plain and it definitely can be done but I have eaten far too much hot food and my taste buds have been cauterized by years of eating hot sauces and hot food....so I always require a good sauce with any meat but especially game and venison

I mentioned before I am enjoying debating with you because we dont often seem to keep new members on Off Topic for long periods and I am not sure why but people sometimes leave and then we never hear from them ....when I first started reading your posts I misread you completely around what I thought you were interested in and what you believe around the US electoral system. And Im not being condescending its just on certain topics I am always happy to accept I may be missing something and often its more about a different perspective but I need details to understand the point, basically how you respond or links help to highlight an example. Thats the art of debate, its not about necessarily agreeing but rather sharing information. Its normal to disagree on certain topics like the importance of who to vote for, as I mentioned I share your opinion but you will get to know peoples views as time goes on. You and GD will share many common views but he has always been consistent in his rejection of the principle of " you must vote for the 2 main parties " but he will always give reasons why. He can correct me but he feels the parties are similar in how they dont really offer solutions to absolutely real problems that the country should be dealing with....like the debt clock So I suppose for GD its not that he is jaded or uncaring about voting, he stands by Libertarian views because they do represent consistency? I am sure you are use to debating interesting topics on forums but dont get put off if sometimes people disagree with you, you haven't interacted with all other forum members like volo and sometimes peoples posts may get misunderstood. For me these are really complex topics based on previous things like the last election and how Trump won and the reasons why many Americans will vote for Trump again and it is because he represents certain policies that do matter to them....they are not going to be swayed by reasons I could give for certain Trump inconsistencies and its not enough to say " Trump is a racist and a sexist " for example because sometimes these views are based on a reaction to Trumps mannerisms and this not the same as believing Trump is really a bigot. This is quite important to accept and what has exacerbated this view is the unfair perception that can exist that the " media " is biased and you cannot believe what certain news channels say about one party or the other and sometimes the media does exist in a certain view and can be seen as "anti-Trump " "pro-Trump " Anyway do you mind sharing some information just so I know your general views, no need to share anything you feel is personal. But for example , where do you live , what is your general view on the state of the USA , what do think about the protracted and violent protests we see due to Antifa and other activists and any other titbits of relevant news like ....what is your favorite food ....and please dont tell me you are Vegan because that is definitely unpatriotic

You raise a good point how ideological differences could lead to possible years of a certain influence in the SC and what that could mean for possible changes to laws that most of us support like freedom of choice for abortion and gay marriage ...this was a valid concern for many considering Trumps populist comments he made Also you naturally saw the appointment of people like Kavanaugh which added to this anxiety But then recently we has this ruling which was not to Trumps favor, which is a good outcome because it tells me that the SC are making rulings on the law and not person https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/09/politics/supreme-court-trump-financial-records/index.html

I hear you but something to consider, I think the 2 candidates have vastly different views on many core policies But I dont see how either candidate winning could fundamentally lead to a collapse or real harm to the USA because you still have other checks and balances that can prevent real damage done by flawed new laws. You have independent courts, votes in the house and senate and then you can have individual states opposing federal directives But both parties offer certain choices that I can agree with both on somethings and disagree with others. But if I could vote I would Democrats because my concern with possible negative outcomes from a Biden victory I dont see as relevant as another 4 years of Trump and this constant and unnecessary rejection of the virus and its influence ....the recovery time for the USA around the virus is a real concern to me

But Malc you are unintentionally validating something that would be incongruous for how this type of history should be taught The stated objective of 1619 is a real, recreation of the entire story of the contribution and you dont need to create a project where only a certain race can write about it ....its bizarre and makes no practical sense to separate the two as if they are alternative views...they should not be explained like this ? Considering how the Trump initial winning strategy was decimated by the virus lockdown and the global economic impact this is something any Trump political strategist will focus on and embellish And if you someone who doesnt want another 4 years of Trump these seemingly inconsequential BLM outcomes just add to his support ...so for me they are harmful to a Biden victory and it would be much better if this type of project was never initiated

Yes I agree that actually even raising 1619 as an example of how the Dems want to recreate history is pure Trump grandstanding but its where he can be very convincing as he is able to add to peoples real concerns and irrational views If you look at who is behind this idea of 1619 its just a relatively small group of historians/activists and some people who believe this somehow matters but it has received serious and fair criticism from other historians on numerous levels. So it should not get the attention is has received....but I also am cognizant of how these types of events get added up and used as a political point to vindicate why you should vote for Trump And this election has been characterized by both sides making certain hyperbolic points which seem to be misplaced on how both parties should be gaining support

I agree with the view that this election should only be a choice for the 2 main parties unless a person can justify they have no concerns if either party wins But just on this forum alone in the last election many US forum members were critical of both parties and decided to vote for Libertarian or not vote because of disillusionment with general party outcomes. This is always something I have never really understood but sentiment that actual citizens have matters so it was clear to me my view was not reflective of the US political choices and reasons you should vote