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GD, that question you asked me sometimes is framed a different way because some folks think I'm biased on certain topics but its normally from people who dont really respect the principle of debate so I wouldnt really be too concerned about responding But with you its different as I do appreciate your efforts you put into our debates ....I have learnt a lot from you. For example I have changed my view on gun control primarily on the way you made your point But of course on topics like this we differ but thats fine and normal So if it was Trump I would be convinced he had something to hide because I dont think much of his integrity But I wouldn't assume the FBI was incompetent and if they decided to not charge him I would assume it was because of lack of evidence. Thats the difference, I trust the FBI to do there job and if there was real evidence against her they would have charged her I dont see the system as rigged You really don't see an issue where the Presidential Candidate... the ONLY viable Presidential Candidate of a major political party is being investigated for criminal conduct by a DOJ controlled by that same candidate's political party? But the FBI are the ones who have decided not to charge her....surly we not saying the FBI is under the influence of the Democrats and they not doing there job properly?

Has anyone ever told you you have this wonderful habit of stating absurdly bold claims as fact and then not bothering to reinforce that idea with any evidence whatsoever? I mean you don't even live in the USA, the media is *insanely* biased in favor of Clinton, and yet you consider yourself in a good enough position to deduce that most of her critics surrounding this email scandal are "mostly people that don't like her." You feeling guilty LK? Yes I would be also if I was you. After all you have misread and been wrong about Hilary from day one, you were one of those that made absurd and belligerent comments like " Hilary will NEVER be president, its not possible. Anyone who thinks she may actually be president is utterly uninformed " Try to see it this way "The Clinton administration is inexorably coming like a slow-moving locomotive " Please ****ing quote me when I said Hillary will never be president. **** me man, let's double that down: please quote ANYONE here saying Hillary will never be President, because I'm super curious if your claim has ANY basis whatsoever or if you've completely invented this stance. I distinctly recall saying anyone that thinks she's trustworthy is blind as all hell, I do not recall for the life of me that I said she has no chance. I wish she has no chance, but she's far too much money backing her. Seriously though Bruce, do you pride yourself on being mentally retarded? I'm saying it again: please quote me, because I'm 99% sure you are falsely recollecting things I've said such as "It's obvious as hell Hillary subverted the law" or "you'd have to be blind to think Hillary is trustworthy" and somehow your brain has magically re-aligned this into me thinking she has zero chance of being president...? The only possible chance I ever said something along those lines would've been months ago. I'm seriously very very curious where the HELL you're getting this from. And guilty for what? For sake of argument, let's assume I did say she'll never be president. I should feel guilty for making that claim? I should feel guilty for being wrong? Let me connect the dots in that misfiring brain of yours for you: I believe you are trying to state people should feel guilty for accusing her of wrongdoing. If the point is that people accusing her of wrongdoing should be something we feel guilty about, well one, lol no it's not because hell yes people have a right to demand an investigation and potential trial, and two she has not been absolved of any guilt yet and you are already celebrating and calling it as if the FBI themselves publically announced her innocence and their opinion that we should all buy her a brand new car as an apology. None of that ****ing happened: they interviewed her under shady pretenses (not the FBI itself, but Bill's talk with Loretta is hella shady) and we must wait and see what comes of it. You are quoting an article with blatantly obvious bias, as even the wording they choose is clearly chosen to make the issue seem as non-controversial as possible (example, they call it "a discussion of her email arrangements" instead of a criminal investigation into her email scandal, call it a "voluntary interview" instead of "questioning," and then even PR as to why she won't comment further). Dude, no joke, you seriously worry me sometimes. The post you just wrote? Delusional. No joke, no hyperbole, no exaggeration: your post I'm quoting is 100% delusional. You've somehow convinced yourself that Hillary is hereby innocent and cased closed, that I've stated Hillary has no chance of winning, and what's more you have this childish attitude like you've "won" over Hillary's opponents. Dude it's a CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION!!! It's THE ELECTION FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!! If tomorrow there were some breaking story where Bernie smuggled 90% of campaign donations into Putin's Swiss Bank account, damned right me and every other damned American has an interest in seeing that matter investigated, because I want to know and understand the candidates I can vote for, lest I vote for someone I don't actually want. There is no "well hot damn, he's the candidate I stuck my claim in! I better childishly defend him to the death and immediately denounce anyone that dares claim that investigation is warranted" like you seem to think, because that would be childish and arguing in bad faith. This is serious business, and you're treating it like the Dallas Cowboys vs. the San Francisco 49ers. Grow the **** up or shut the **** up and don't bother us with your god awful uneducated opinions about politics. Bruce, for the love of God and for my sanity, please educate yourself for once in your life. It is PAINFUL to read this delusional **** from you and to see you argue politics so childishly. And before you say it: I'm not saying supporting Hillary makes you uneducated, I'm not saying supporting Hillary makes you childish. I'm saying you and your last ~3 posts make it crystal clear how little influence other's dissenting opinions have on your brain, and how you only seem to consult yourself on matters and even use your own confirmation bias to draw new conclusions completely out of left field, such as "Longknife said Hillary can never win." If the voice in your head told you that, kindly ask that voice to quote me, because I got news for you: Bruce's Mind Voice #2 might be full of it. Your response seems emotional, yes you were wrong. Its not my fault, I'm not sure why you venting on me? What more about this email scandal should I educate myself on? My view on this topic hasn't really changed, I said I doubt the FBI will ever charge her due to lack of evidence ?

GD, that question you asked me sometimes is framed a different way because some folks think I'm biased on certain topics but its normally from people who dont really respect the principle of debate so I wouldnt really be too concerned about responding But with you its different as I do appreciate your efforts you put into our debates ....I have learnt a lot from you. For example I have changed my view on gun control primarily on the way you made your point But of course on topics like this we differ but thats fine and normal So if it was Trump I would be convinced he had something to hide because I dont think much of his integrity But I wouldn't assume the FBI was incompetent and if they decided to not charge him I would assume it was because of lack of evidence. Thats the difference, I trust the FBI to do there job and if there was real evidence against her they would have charged her I dont see the system as rigged

Has anyone ever told you you have this wonderful habit of stating absurdly bold claims as fact and then not bothering to reinforce that idea with any evidence whatsoever? I mean you don't even live in the USA, the media is *insanely* biased in favor of Clinton, and yet you consider yourself in a good enough position to deduce that most of her critics surrounding this email scandal are "mostly people that don't like her." You feeling guilty LK? Yes I would be also if I was you. After all you have misread and been wrong about Hilary from day one, you were one of those that made absurd and belligerent comments like " Hilary will NEVER be president, its not possible. Anyone who thinks she may actually be president is utterly uninformed " Try to see it this way "The Clinton administration is inexorably coming like a slow-moving locomotive "

I always knew she wouldnt be charged There was no substantial evidence against her to begin with , it was mostly just allegations from people who dont like her

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/hillary-clinton-voluntary-interview-fbi-emails-campaign/story?id=40301595 It appears at last the email scandal is coming to an end

Guys I am still on my first play through and I have just got through the battle at Kaer Morhen and I'm level 30 I want to buy both expansions but how this impact my current game? Will it just open up other potential quest options that are optional, so for example could I complete the 2 expansions and then return to the main quest or will this make me too powerful?

You white people in America...life is far too easy

And how so exactly? And how so exactly? He put down his helmet, it will be obviously oral abuse, he will be reading poems to her Chilloutman ...this must be one of the funniest things you have said, good one You can add to this, he puts down his helmet and " starts lecturing her about how she has betrayed the SJW code of Kings Landing " @ Fighter Its all the innuendo about rape that has convinced me she does indeed get raped. For example Cersei wants the worst punishment for her Gregor removes his helmet, the act of rape symbolically always involves a man taking his clothes off as he " prepares" The way Gregor is standing and the way she is lying on her back with her legs towards him Gregors entire personality is about someone who has used rape and other vile deeds as what defines his personality Gregor lacks refinement or subtlety, if she wanted someone to just torture that women she would have used someone like Qyburn who could have kept her alive for weeks and used his science and alchemy to make her really suffer...no this was about a more simple but brutal punishment....days of rape

the bugs could eat mammal brains to steal memories and intelligence and the horror they might inspire would still pale compared to the gut-churning revulsion we suffered when reality tv celebrities evolved back in the early 1990s. we spit on your centipedes. we laugh at them. there were articles in the freaking nyt and washington post telling us 'bout the conflict between some grimy bike messenger and a kid with aids... with comments from president clinton? freaking surreal world. bring on your sooper bugs and antibiotic-resistant diseases and chuds. our capacity for shock and awe died when paris hilton became a celebrity. HA! Good Fun! Sometimes you really funny Gromnir

?? 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 disagee, everything in the scene says he raped her But cant someone just confirm this....you guys must have access to forums or links to confirm this. What are other people saying?

Great! Now I have coffee all over my monitor! That would be funny if only you were joking. Hillary Clinton does not want to destroy the US. I don't think she thinks she could. Hillary Clinton is only interested in the glorification of Hillary Clinton. If she happens to help a few people along the way that;s great. If she happens to ruin a few people along the way then f--k them. And yes she can certainly win this election (God help us all) . Oh and by the way there was not gay marriage bill. The Supreme Court found that there was ALWAYS a right to gay marriage as an "equal protection" issue. Or more accurately the court found that prohibiting it was actually prohibited. And by the way, Barack Obama was OPPOSED to it before the SCOTUS took it up: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/3375059/Barack-Obama-marriage-is-between-a-man-and-a-woman.html. Yes Obama did have reservations about gay marriage but he changed his mind and so did his administration, we allow people and politicians to acknowledge mistakes GD. We believe people can reflect on past opinions and then change what they said dont we? http://edition.cnn.com/2015/03/06/politics/obama-nationwide-same-sex-marriage/index.html

How does anyone have any confidence in Clinton. She has never not made a mistake. Everything she does and wants is wrong all the time. It's almost comical. I have absolute confidence in her as she offers a future for the USA that is ideologically aligned with a more tolerant and equitable society and she supports the eponymous " Obama Legacy " I can understand valid criticism of aspects of the Obama legacy but end of the day the various outcomes and changes of the Obama legacy , like the gay marriage bill, are more positive and constructive than bad I believe Hilary Clinton has the best overall interests of the USA at heart and so do most Americans and I'm hoping we can move on beyond this whole " Clinton wants to destroy the USA and she cant possibly win the election " after she does indeed win the election in November You Americans are fortunate to have such a wide range of competent potential leaders

Self flagellation? I'm no "liberal" (in the American sense of the word) but I'm not watching them. If I want to see leftist hypocrisy I'll just watch the news. Also most of this guys videos are not based on fact, he generalizes and uses lots of hyperbole I generally find him to be offensive and fatuous

I can completely understand a degree of annoyance about people in other countries ostensibly getting involved in the affairs of the USA because they have concerns over events in the USA ..when they should be more concerned with the state of there own country But thats a reality of the importance of the USA, the sustainability and stability of the USA is inextricably link to the sustainability and stability of the Western world and certain global dynamics like the financial market So people outside the USA will always have a vested interest in the USA ...and sometimes this is meant to be positive and constructive and sometimes its negative where people want the USA to fail

Excellent account of your holiday trip as usual As GD said people vicariously follow your family trip with great attention

Yes he did rape her....and the rape would have lasted days But his character seems different to the books, in the TV series he seems to have more sentience after he is resurrected So he would be capable of an erection in the series making this punishment by Cersei particularly vile and repugnant

Less likable than Trump? Is that possible?

Not exactly "elderly", but during my teenage years, I had a few half-uncles (mothers half-brothers), one of which was a heroin addict. Long story short, for a short time, my parents were the legal guardians after the home they stayed in got closed by the police after it came you that the kids were both sexually abused, subjected to physical torture of the kind you see in horror movies (held down in bath tabs with icy cold waters to the point of drowning etc.). They ended up there in the first place after their mother died from cancer and their father committed suicide shortly after, so off to a bad start in life. In any case, my parents trieed their best to take in another few kids besides their own and it was just a task too big for what was then very young parents. When the oldest of them got the withdrawal symptons, he would run off to the local pushers and get his "fix". We usually knew which geneneral area to comb through the hangouts of needle users at the time. Under bridges, abandoned backyards, public toilets (this was the 80's train stations and similar places didn't have controlled access to their toilets). Few things beat kicking your way through white, clammy corpses lying on the ground, blood having trickled from ruptured veins, covered in vomit and an all penetrating smell of old urine and feces. I still remember touching the "flesh" of my relative when hoisting him uup and started dragging him out into the open and back home. Incredibly, he lived for another few decades before dying from OD (I suspect he lived so long because he spent most of that time in jail). Still, it leaves an impression on a 15 year old when you see that much human misery up close and I still can't stand being around "bodily fluids", so no desensitizing there So because you had to look for your relatives as a 15 year old in places that forced you to search through locations with " white, clammy corpses lying on the ground, blood having trickled from ruptured veins, covered in vomit and an all penetrating smell of old urine and feces " now you find yourself a little squeamish about body fluids Thats a very unreasonable perspective to have Gorthie....dont you think you are overreacting

http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/conventional-wisdom-was-firing-his-campaign-manager-a-turning-point-for-trump/ Guys here is an interesting link that a forum member sent me through PM , not sure if this has been posted before

Oh my hat the final episode was brilliant Cersei Lannister takes the cake as one of the most diabolical villians IMO, I cannot believe she massacred everyone in that Alchemists Wildfire attack !!! And the fate of that one women being left to the cruel sexual deprivations of the Mountain ( that must be a fate worse than death ) But Daenerys Stormborn ( my favorite female character ) is coming to reclaim her throne ....there will be a reckoning

Why would you possibly say Cameron is a loser? You dont understand the reality Cameron promised the UK he would have this referendum, he kept his word and he understandably stepped down when Brexit won, he isn't required to now navigate the UK exit He is a man of his word and he has integrity, do you see that as a weakness?

Yes of course I'm proud of my British legacy. I know the British did some questionable and cruel things in there empire. We accept this of course but the British did more good than bad and they often unfairly judged And of course what matters the most is what they like now? And thats an easy one to answer, they considered a real success story

Volo that is an utterly scurrilous and defamatory comment.....you really should be embarrassed. This information below is directly from the EU charter ....I would not be surprised if the EU forum members demand an apology from you...of course the EU cares !!! Article 1 Human dignity Human dignity is inviolable. It must be respected and protected. Article 2 Right to life 1. Everyone has the right to life. 2. No one shall be condemned to the death penalty, or executed. Article 3 Right to the integrity of the person 1. Everyone has the right to respect for his or her physical and mental integrity. 2. In the fields of medicine and biology, the following must be respected in particular: the free and informed consent of the person concerned, according to the procedures laid down by law, the prohibition of eugenic practices, in particular those aiming at the selection of persons, the prohibition on making the human body and its parts as such a source of financial gain, the prohibition of the reproductive cloning of human beings. Article 4 Prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.