Everything posted by metadigital
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Gaza Strip
Well, it was his idea for the war in the first place ...
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The U.N. is ridiculous, seriously ridiculous
It isn't supporting democratic reform or human rights reform, it's supporting a political message. [1] ... It's there to help get free elections and human rights. Not to help people say political messages. That's their own job once they get the rights. Maybe they should have had the message: Now that you have Gaza back, you should hold free elections to allow those in Gaza to have a say in goverment.[2] [3]it's Simple: The UNDP spent money carelessly and thus it ended up being spent incorrect. That was wrong. They didn't, as far as I can tell, do it with the intent to over reach their stated agenda tho. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1. I think you are splitting hairs. If the group is unrepresented (or inappropriately represented) then printing their message may be the only way to broadcast it. This may not be the case in this situation, but your generalisation is dangerous. Think of it this way: the message wasn't "Kill every Jew". It is entirely plausible that the message was of hope for a peaceful settlement in Jerusalem, as the next step in the road map. 2. No issues there; I would suggest that is a good idea. 3. I think there is no doubt that the result has been far from what was anticipated, when the funds were originally disbursed. So there is no argument that there was a lack of care.
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Obsidian Forums Diplomacy Game 1 (OBS-1)
Poor planning on your behalf does not make for an emergency on our behalf. Sign on the IT Services Desk at my university "
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Resurrection Of Evil
The review was about 75%, after the original received a standing ovation and 96%. It's just more of the same, so if you played and liked the original, you already know what you're getting. (Plus a nerfed gravity gun, of course.)
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A Thought on MMORPGs
- KotoR 3: Ideas and Suggestions
So isn't killing Revan closed enough for you? Death = closure. Boy, one minute you're a Revan fanboy, next you want no mention of the character! Make up your mind ...- The last good thing on Gamespy is dead
Oh! That's okay then! All is forgiven! Not!- Who do you thing we'll play in KOTOR III?
No, the point is YOU are flouting the netiquette here. Be adult and civilised enough to own up to your mistake, and delete the thread before the Mods have to do it for you.- Gaza Strip
1. Leaving the Gaza strip is an act of faith in the peace process. There are likely to be some evil people who try to turn it to their advantage, but the gesture must be made. (If only to facilitate a justifiable virtuous anger.) 2. There will be two seperate states with a wall between them. One day, the wall may come down. 3. There are just as many vocal Jewish hardliners wanting all Palestinians dead. Here's a thought: I seaw an interview with some Jewish residents of Israel who thoguth that they should give the country back. They quoted scripture to support their argument, that the homeland was more a precursor to armageddon than a Good Thing. What are the values of religion? Faith, Hope and Charity ?- Gaza Strip
You are forgetting the particular scenario of WW2. The US didn't just say "Oh screw it, lets just kill all the people so there's noone left to fight!", they were dealing with a real issue or propaganda. The Japanese government was telling the population that they were winning, that they needed a few more people to keep the war effort going, and that no-one should ever surrender, lest they be treated worse than they could possibly imagine (torture, etc). Remember Iwo Jima ? There was a real and significant loss of allied life to weigh against the dispicable lack of respect for (Allied and Japanese) human life by the Japanese Emperor. You would have a better argument against the bombings of German cities in 1945 ...- Gaza Strip
Ender: 1. The Jewish people overstepped their mandate when they "occupied" what is now Israel. Sure, maybe they would have got it eventually, but at the time it was a land-grab. I don't condone the Araab response, but there are no winners here. Only degrees of loss. 2. You are caricituring all Palestinians. They are not all the same. There are, in point of fact, quite a significant number, although small percentage, who are Christian, for example. There are extremists on both sides of the political argument. It was a right wing Jewish fundamentalist who shot Rabin and started the last round of violence.- The U.N. is ridiculous, seriously ridiculous
I volunteer to oversee the overseers' overseer.- Iran, North Korea get a new partner
North Korea got it from Pakistan. "Dr Death" or whatever his moniker was, the dude in charge of the Pakistan nuclear programme, gave out nuclear secrets to everybody and their dog (or pregnant bitch) ...- Nostalgia Ain't What It Used To Be
I'm not.- The U.N. is ridiculous, seriously ridiculous
It's a message of peace and goodwill, isn't it?- Computer Fiddling
Don't tell me the Swedes have stolen a French word! Quick, call out the search party! Release the hounds! On behalf of France: I surrender!- Nostalgia Ain't What It Used To Be
Touchie, Mr Kumkwat ...- SHADOWRUN
That's not true. I understand where you're coming from with that, but no. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I must confess that I have little (no :D) knowledge of the spcifics ... I was just making a cynical overservation of what the worst case scenario is ... I meant no disrespect to any developers that are honestly trying to re-animate an old classic, or even kickstart their own development studio with an homage to a classic. Let's face it, if they think a classic is worth their effort then they must be of like mind ...- The last good thing on Gamespy is dead
VERITAS ODIUM PARIT- Jack Thompson
Well, you kinda are an advocate, of sorts ...- Jack Thompson
Ditto. Whether or not I'd perform a gay marriage ceremony depends on whether or not it fits the doctrine of the church I'd be working at at the time. After all, it'd be kind of stupid to get a doctorate via seminary, be all ready and rearin' to go make a difference in the world, and get fired over a silly controversy. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Um, isn't that backwards? Shouldn't you join a group that agrees with your own sense of morality, not adopt theirs?- Obsidian Forum Diplomacy Game 2 (OBS-2)
Yeah, even if it's just hold every unit, at least you don't risk civil disorder. ...- A Thought on MMORPGs
- Who do you thing we'll play in KOTOR III?
... Except that if one person can make one, then so can everyone else. And that's the point. No special circumstances for dopey, here.- Cat vs Dog!
Maybe you should address the underlying cause of the problem ... I mean, there must be a reason that cats have such a perjorative opinion of you ... " - KotoR 3: Ideas and Suggestions