BruceVC

+1 As I've said before, while Svobada certainly aren't the most agreeable folks the Russians who say, without irony, "Little Russia should be one with Big Russia again" or that "Europe is due to feel what it's like to have a Russian boot on their neck again" are no better. The Russian nationalists who are that quick to denounce the entire Euromaidan movement as "fascist" ought to look at themselves in the mirror sometime. It's also funny that people will soil themselves at the though of "Russian boots on their necks again", but the strategy of systematic encirclement of Russia by NATO is, on the other hand, just fine. I've mentioned this several times but it has been ignored by people, the real reason for the Crimean annexation is that Putin wants a buffer zone around the borders of Russia. I can understand this as there is perceived idealogical threat from EU and NATO. But then in this debate lets acknowledge this, these spurious justifications that Russia moved into the Crimea because of the illegal removal of Yanukovych and the threat from Fascists are moot. Lets discuss the real reason the Crimean annexation

Ooof. I feel like a physics professor that got something from a student that says F= Emc2 / a2 + b2 and 2 + 2 = 7. You know some things, but they're quite jumbled and more than a bit off. As far as physics goes: E=mc2, F=MA, a2 + b2 = c2, and 2 + 2 = 4. As far as what you wrote above goes, that will take quiet a bit more. All but the last two of your bullet points could easily have a much longer post than this response fully disputing what you think many times over. The last two, easily could have long posts explaining to you in detail what's what about them. I don't have time for that, but I'll see what I can do in brief in the next day or two. In the meantime, do us all a favor and go read the U.S. Constitution in it's entirety, the Federalist papers, Anti-Federalist papers, and somehow become more familiar with U.S. history than you are, in particular what lead up to the American Revolution, why what's in the Constitution is there, and why it's important. Doing that should shed some light on some of what you're wrong about above, and why and under what circumstances Obama could and should be impeached, tried, and convicted. Because like him or not, he has purposefully broken a number of laws, Constitutional laws, and big ones. Thinking or saying otherwise is either naivety, ignorance, or delusion. In very short though, the girl is mostly right about what you think she's wrong about. She, an American, has a bit better understanding of what's gone on in her nation that you do. Not to say plenty of Americans also don't have a clue what goes on, many don't, and some foreigners have more than a good idea of what goes on here, you're just not one of them. Anon. I'll follow up later. So because I'm not an American I automatically don't know anything about the strengths and weaknesses of the Obama presidency, thats a new low even for you. But irrelevant to what I said. Her diatribe about why Obama has been the worst president in the history of the USA consists of a few truths, subjective opinions and factual untruths. You now need to go through each of my points and explain why I am so misinformed and why I need to read the American constitution in order to make what I posted relevant . Good luck with trying to redefine the truth in your book

How do you watch such a video and come away thinking she has an 'utter lack of understanding'? What exactly does she say that you think indicates she doesn't understand, and what is it she doesn't understand? Enlighten me, as I'm finding it hard to not think most of what she said and presented flew right over your head. That girl is no sage by any means, but she's a helluva lot more with it than most. More awake than most of the folks in this forum, Obama likers or dislikers both. You, and most of the people here could learn a lot from her. Edit: Congrats on watching a video! I'm glad you did. It's a start! I do watch some video's but not around serious political discussion because of the lack of valid information and information you can confirm...but lets see why she has no clue what she is talking about. I'll just focus on some of what she said she says "Obama shouldn't have bailed out the banks". Despite the fact that the USA banking institutions have recovered from 2008 and almost all economic experts agree that intervention from the federal government was necessary to prevent a global depression She is convinced of the failure of Obamacare, yet we still need to see the result She says Obama expanded Bush's wars, yet the USA is out of Iraq and has a deadline in Afghanistan. Obama has done a lot to reduce the military investment in various conflicts around the world and has avoided starting other wars, like in Syria and Iran She thinks killing known Al-Qaeda operatives is wrong She thinks people like Snowden are heroes, despite the fact he comprised and still does the security of the USA She thinks that Obama personally doesn't want to close Guantanamo Bay Where in the USA have protests been criminalized ? She says that Obama and his fellow politicians spread hate and she would rather spread love and not restrict people from achieving there potential. What does this even mean, where is the substance in what she is saying So yes in summary she has no clue what she is talking about and this video is just an uninformed attempt to get attention and its an epic fail

No on both counts. Okay, because you know there is nothing wrong with admitting you are scared about something. Thats one of the advantages of this new equality movement, its okay for men to show emotion. Men can cry and men can say " I'm scared about xx or yyy". This doesn't diminish your role in society

Kaine do you get scared when you watch shows with Zombies? Do you think Zombies are real so you prefer not to watch a series like TWD because you feel its tempting fate?

Holy Smoke, I don't know who Darquel is but I saw his\her post count and its an impressive number. Clearly a veteran of the forums

I get it, I also don't know the difference between the 2 games as I don't own a console. But the real point is " who cares about those 2 games, if they aren't on PC they dead to me " !!!!

Would bang, probably wouldn't call back. She is hot but I found it painful watching with her utter lack of understanding of politics or her perception of all the terrible things Obama has done.

Even if he did give evidence, what would be the point - you wouldn't believe it anyway. Malc I'm hurt that you would suggest such a thing, you know me... I do change my mind and agree with people. Produce the evidence and I'll review it and then get back to you http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/18/ukranian-tv-beaten-up-far-right-parliament_n_4988366.html http://nsnbc.me/2014/03/19/kiev-inspects-russia-for-alleged-military-buildup-while-escalating-violence-crimea-snipers-kill-2/ (read the part about Alexander Mamaj) http://rt.com/news/ukraine-kharkov-radicals-attack-982/ Took me a full five minutes to dig that up. How's that blindfold working out for you? I think it's pretty cool how, now that it's no longer possible to dispute the fact that nazis are part of the Ukrainian gov't, it simply doesn't matter as long as they don't go on genocidal rampages. Reminder: the actual, real deal, German nazis didn't go on ethnic hatred-fueled rampages either... until they did. Kristallnacht didn't happen until '38, but ol' Adolf was appointed Chancellor in '33. Ah, but I guess history, much like constitutional law, isn't our forte, right guys? Enjoy your doublethink! Hi 2133 I reject anything from RT due to its profound bias, I also reject the link about the TV chief getting attacked because its not in English and you can't possibly expect me to comment on something I don't understand That just leaves your final link, before I comment who is http://nsnbc.me/ anyway? I have never heard of them...are they credible? I am worried about where you get information from 2133, I don't want you to be influenced and manipulated by websites that have a some sort of anti-western agenda Hmm. So, basically, you reject anything that isn't delivered by Beeb. Okay bro. But, see, the problem is that that sort of hand waving works for everyone—I can just as easily dismiss everything everyone else has posted ITT as "profoundly biased" and driven by "some sort of anti-Russian agenda". And the accusation would be true in both cases! Beautiful, don't you think? I don't expect you to believe anything I post. But I do expect you to read the links and do your own research. You know, as opposed to just coming up with flimsy reasons to convince yourself that they aren't valid so you can feel better. But don't kid yourself, there are no good guys in this; only bad guys and "our" bad guys. Fair enough, I agree that if we just say " this website is bias" then we won't get anywhere to understanding different perspectives All I ask is that you don't post links from RT, thats not being unreasonable ? I did read the other link so I am not just dismissing all contrary opinions

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2014/03/19/project-eternity-release-date/ Some of you have probably read this but here is an interesting update on RPS around the Paradox partnership

I did not sign up and back this project for more publisher bullsh*t! If this is the way it's going to go Obsidian, you can take my signed copy right out behind the studio and toss it in the dumpster. I am GDS&T of publishers and their... crap. I have to deal with the atrocities of licensed commercial software all day long at work. I will not come home and deal with product activation and always-on bs and giving me crap about making mods. Seriously... I won't be back to kickstart anything you do, ever again. Don't make go pull Southpark off my wishlist. It sounds like you don't like Publishers, maybe you should be just be honest and admit this. I am finding your nebulous post a little hard to believe ....

Are you even listening to your self? OK, so you dismissed two of the links with "credible" excuses, and when you couldn't find a fault with the third one, you dismiss it just because. Damn dude, you really are brainwashed. I am merely questioning the source, how come the international news channels don't have this information. Send me a link that is similar to what 2133 posted but is from CNN, Sky, BBC or Al-Jazeera. They generally check and corroborate there information

Even if he did give evidence, what would be the point - you wouldn't believe it anyway. Malc I'm hurt that you would suggest such a thing, you know me... I do change my mind and agree with people. Produce the evidence and I'll review it and then get back to you http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/18/ukranian-tv-beaten-up-far-right-parliament_n_4988366.html http://nsnbc.me/2014/03/19/kiev-inspects-russia-for-alleged-military-buildup-while-escalating-violence-crimea-snipers-kill-2/ (read the part about Alexander Mamaj) http://rt.com/news/ukraine-kharkov-radicals-attack-982/ Took me a full five minutes to dig that up. How's that blindfold working out for you? I think it's pretty cool how, now that it's no longer possible to dispute the fact that nazis are part of the Ukrainian gov't, it simply doesn't matter as long as they don't go on genocidal rampages. Reminder: the actual, real deal, German nazis didn't go on ethnic hatred-fueled rampages either... until they did. Kristallnacht didn't happen until '38, but ol' Adolf was appointed Chancellor in '33. Ah, but I guess history, much like constitutional law, isn't our forte, right guys? Enjoy your doublethink! Hi 2133 I reject anything from RT due to its profound bias, I also reject the link about the TV chief getting attacked because its not in English and you can't possibly expect me to comment on something I don't understand That just leaves your final link, before I comment who is http://nsnbc.me/ anyway? I have never heard of them...are they credible? I am worried about where you get information from 2133, I don't want you to be influenced and manipulated by websites that have a some sort of anti-western agenda

I like you Keyrock, you are funny and friendly

Linux games are coming to GOG, thats the connection.

Shame Nonek, I feel bad for you now. Why do you say " Bioware doesn't care for you "...the fact that they have active forums and take fan feedback seriously, like Romance, tells me they most definitely do care But you right its unlikely you will receive presents from Bioware but don't mistake that for a lack of genuine affection. But don't you think there is such a thing as gratuitous and unnecessary criticism..so in other words not all criticism is good?

Even if he did give evidence, what would be the point - you wouldn't believe it anyway. Malc I'm hurt that you would suggest such a thing, you know me... I do change my mind and agree with people. Produce the evidence and I'll review it and then get back to you

Yeah I thought as much, you won't be able to find evidence of fascist attacks against Russian speaking Ukrainians because its not true. I'm not attacking you personally Fighter, I'm just highlighting how ridiculous part of the justification from Russia is around the annexing of Crimea. Lets just be honest, Russia wants a buffer zone between it and EU\NATO friendly countries and Crimea is part of that. This situation has NOTHING to do with a threat from fascists and persecution of Russian speaking Ukrainians

Do you have a credible reference that those Neo-Nazis are on a rampage throughout Ukraine? That they are implementing "self defense" brigades that are targeting ethnic Russians? Preparing to commit genocide or ethnic cleansing? Because so far, Crimea is the problem. And Tatars fear further problems. Furthermore, if Russia really wanted to protect Russians, it would not invade and occupy Ukraine, pressing the berserk button of a nation long oppressed by Russia. Also just to reiterate this point, even up to yesterday during Putin's speech the Russian stance has been about " needing to protect the Russian speaking Ukrainians from fascists and attacks and persecution" Okay we get that, Russian speaking communities in the Crimea and Ukraine are besieged by aggressive Neo-Nazi's. Now can we get some evidance....just one or two sources outside of RT.

You remember that Chuck Norris video.. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/04/chuck-norris-obama-reelection-1000-years-of-darkness-mitt-romney_n_1854309.html

Malc I don't want you to worry, the influence of Neo-Nazi's in Ukraine is no problem and is overblown. Its just Russian propaganda, these are the facts

... n.... no? Where did I ever say that? I... I said the exact opposite of that. Is Obama rounding citizens up and having them executed in concentration camps? Is he locking foreign tourists up because he suspects them of being gay? Is he refusing food, water, and basic quality of life materials to his citizens? Is he personally overseeing every horrendous crime in America? You're responding to Calax as if their post had been directed towards you. Sure, but it does get a little frustrating when we keep hearing what a terrible president Obama is and how he has destroyed the fabric of American society and how " there is a thousand years of darkness coming " when he was re-elected I'm not saying Calax is saying this at all , its just the general sentiment from some people on these forums Well I don't know about the destroyed fabric of society or the thousand years of darkness but I do have little positive to say about his Presidency. As you know my two biggest concerns as far as the federal government goes are fiscal responsibility (little argument he has done poorly there) and personal liberty (in other words adhering to the Constitution) and he has taken the worst transgressions of the Bush Administration and doubled down on them. I, for one, can't wait for 2017 so we can see the back of him for good and all.. My only hope is the Dems lose both houses of Congress this year so he will be safely neutralized for the rest of his term. Now I know I post a lot of things with tongue firmly in cheek but the truth is I have nothing against the man personally but he does not value freedom and liberty as I do and his vision of what the US should be is not mine. Thats a reasonable perspective GB and you always take the time to explain your dislike of Obama which even though I may not agree with I do respect your view

They are going to take a cut from every copy sold which means less money for Obsidian, which means they need to sell more games. Unless they made a contract whit a fixed amount of money, which I doubt. But there would be distribution costs if Obsidian did it themselves, in fact I would argue it would more expensive as Paradox has the relationships with various distribution partners and its easier for them to negotiate discounts

Damn, I really thought they were gonna self publish. Well this puts even more pressure on the game to succeed. Why do you think self publishing is better? I would think a development company like Obsidian doesn't want to get involved in the distribution of PoE or the marketing around the distribution. This just adds logistical work to the project, let Obsidian focus on the actual development of the game?

... n.... no? Where did I ever say that? I... I said the exact opposite of that. Is Obama rounding citizens up and having them executed in concentration camps? Is he locking foreign tourists up because he suspects them of being gay? Is he refusing food, water, and basic quality of life materials to his citizens? Is he personally overseeing every horrendous crime in America? You're responding to Calax as if their post had been directed towards you. Sure, but it does get a little frustrating when we keep hearing what a terrible president Obama is and how he has destroyed the fabric of American society and how " there is a thousand years of darkness coming " when he was re-elected I'm not saying Calax is saying this at all , its just the general sentiment from some people on these forums