Hurlshort
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The weird thing is the US has a pretty big arms deal with Taiwan, so this whole issue about a phone call is dumb.
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SW: The Old Republic - Episode VIII (May RNG Be With You)
Hurlshort replied to Blarghagh's topic in Computer and Console
Arcann is a companion? Thanks for the spoiler. -
SW: The Old Republic - Episode VIII (May RNG Be With You)
Hurlshort replied to Blarghagh's topic in Computer and Console
Is it necessary to get fully geared though? -
Raiders are just crazy in the 4th quarter.
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Calisodom, that's clever. I suppose we can put together some Texas insult that combines heart disease with drive-through liquor and gun stores.
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I've got episode 5 up, Christmas ales this go around. My wife had a few drinks before this episode, so it's a bit of an adventure. ;-)
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Texas is two thirds desert and one third swamp, I'd rather get rid of them.
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I don't know, I think we are in better position for a recession than we were the last. What are actual economists saying on the subject?
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Wonder Woman was the best part. They merely hinted at a complex backstory for her, and I think that was for the best. Unlike Superman and Batman, whose backstories are thrown around like a sack of bricks. Poor Batman and his dead parents, lets show his mom get killed twice, show the gravestone of his parents over and over again, etc. Audiences have terribly short memories, so we need to get them emotionally invested over and over again. Also lets have Superman talk to Kevin Costner on a mountain for some reason. The movie works too hard to try and create an emotional impact. It lacks charm and any sense of fun.
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California has a balanced budget. As long as we stick with fiscally conservative governors, we should be more than fine.
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The worst part about the evil kid is probably the feeling you have done something to get them to that place.
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Licketysplit seems to have a serious case of envy. Ah yes, things are terrible here in the Bay Area. All these crazy people keep innovating the world and starting massively successful companies. Keep your distance, it may be contagious!
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SW: The Old Republic - Episode VIII (May RNG Be With You)
Hurlshort replied to Blarghagh's topic in Computer and Console
I've never understood the rush. The next expansion won't come out for at least a year, shouldn't people try and pace themselves? -
I've got this interesting routine that has been happening lately. My wife has a close friend who has been going through a divorce. Every Friday night this friend wants to go out. Friday is chosen because that is apparently the one night she can get her ex to watch the kids. She wants to go out and meet men, and my wife has become the designated wingman. These nights typically consist of her friend drinking too much, complaining about her ex, and complaining about the dating scene as a 40 year old woman with kids. I could go out on these excursions, but: 1. It sounds terrible 2. I'm tired 3. childcare is a hassle to arrange So I stay home and take care of the kids and get them off to bed. Then I usually fall asleep for awhile. My wife comes home late with a couple drinks in her and an immense appreciation for me as a husband. As you can imagine, this works out well for me. I hate to sound like I'm taking advantage of the situation...actually that's a lie. This is great.
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Seems like a lot of paperwork. Although I do like the idea of a CA-OR-WA-BC state because we'd have awesome beer and some decent hockey teams.
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I'm pretty sure she'd burn both, except that she's no longer with us. Geez man, you are frighteningly pro-government sometimes.
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I agree with you Volo. I thought my statement would get our little contingent of "Men are stronk, women are weak" folks to look at it differently, but that is probably silly wishful thinking.
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I'm watching whatever was on HBO. I've never liked Superman. Also when did Batman start shooting so many people? I mean he killed a ton of folks in this movie.
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I am watching Batman v. Superman, which is not great, and has taken me a couple sittings to get through. But I did have a funny thought when Lois Lane picks up the Kryptonite Spear, she's gotta be thinking, time to take back some control in the bedroom.
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Matriarchal societies, while rare, certainly did exist. Ghana comes to mind. Now certainly the fact that men tend to possess more strength has given them the edge when it comes to dominating a society, but the idea that we need to maintain that status quo for the future seems fairly ridiculous. Next we will be bringing back feudalism.
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It's rooted down to basic biology. At the most base level, women are birth and life and men are war. There exceptions to the norm as you pointed out, but that's another story. Historically, women have dealt with different trauma than men. Going off to war is one thing, carrying a child for 9 months and then raising it in an age when infant mortality was incredibly high is another thing entirely. Men may have a physical edge through history, but women have it mentally. Maybe women should handle only command roles, while men do the grunt work.
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And I'm sure you know everything there is to know about war and that 'meat grinder'... I drew that conclusion from the cavalier attitude towards it Hurlshot was displaying. I read a lot about it although obviously that's not the same as experiencing it for yourself. Sorry, it's just that men are natural cavaliers.
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Would you send your wife to war while you stayed home with the kids? She's a much better shot than me. I'm also a great father. The reality is we would both be willing to sacrifice our lives to save the other and protect our kids. The idea that the government needs to decide who is the better fit for that is silly. OK, so if she's drafted and your daughter is drafted, and you stay home in safety that's fine with you? I'd probably enlist.
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Would you send your wife to war while you stayed home with the kids? She's a much better shot than me. I'm also a great father. The reality is we would both be willing to sacrifice our lives to save the other and protect our kids. The idea that the government needs to decide who is the better fit for that is silly.
