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SilentScope001

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Posted in: Crazy CA
  SilentScope001
10-15-2007, 8:48 PM
#14
Any other conclusion is illogical and merely sticking one's head in the sand/willfully ignoring the obvious. Not really. You see, there is a thing known as discrimnation that makes sense (alright fine, it's a term I made up, but it's based off the...  [Read More]
Posted in: Crazy CA
  SilentScope001
10-15-2007, 12:03 PM
#9
Reason Reuters won't care about this is because this is a tempest in a teapot. From prelimnary research, don't be fooled by that report. What this bill does is simply state that books must be NPOV towards "protected classes", such as sexua...  [Read More]
Posted in: God video games: sacrilegious?
  SilentScope001
10-18-2007, 12:33 PM
#23
Since this is turning into another religious debate, I'm moving it to Kavar's /shakes head. Erm. Um. tk, is it possible to move it back to Ahto.. or maybe spiltting the topic... not the cleanest split, but done ~tk If you'd like me to argue those...  [Read More]
Posted in: God video games: sacrilegious?
  SilentScope001
10-17-2007, 9:06 PM
#17
Er...to better example Rev7's ideology: Think of it this way. By pretending to be God, you can do stuff that, well, the real God wouldn't do. You could say, "Oh, the real God is moronic for not doing A, so I'll do A." Playing as God theref...  [Read More]
Posted in: God video games: sacrilegious?
  SilentScope001
10-16-2007, 11:24 PM
#13
Uh, ED, opinons are just that, opinons. They don't need to be justified. I'm okay with Rev7 says....  [Read More]
Posted in: Al Gore wins Nobel peace prize
  SilentScope001
10-13-2007, 6:22 PM
#4
"Peace". Uh......  [Read More]
Posted in: Hmm.....may make some people's blood boil
  SilentScope001
10-13-2007, 6:57 PM
#9
"Silentscope001's blood boils to 8 degrees Celisus." "Silentscope001 realizes that the true victim are the animals selthers, due to the fact that they are too stuffed already." "SilentScope001 realizes that the way to preve...  [Read More]
Posted in: Purpose and Functions of Government
  SilentScope001
10-13-2007, 1:22 AM
#10
call it a thought experiment. We would obviously have to strike a balance between liberty, equality, and order. Hm. I think that most governments in the past focus solely on the Order part. Libery and equality are relatively new concepts, and for th...  [Read More]
Posted in: Purpose and Functions of Government
  SilentScope001
10-12-2007, 10:42 PM
#8
I suppose after we get initial thoughts out of the way we may try and create an ideal form of government. Erm. That might be a bit futile, considering we all have different forms of ideals, and none of us run any country. :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: Purpose and Functions of Government
  SilentScope001
10-12-2007, 8:49 PM
#6
What do you think is the primary purpose of government? To control a group of people, and guide that group of people to, well, uh, do something. Also, what do you think are the proper functions of government?(As in, what should Government be allowe...  [Read More]
Posted in: Two words: Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
  SilentScope001
10-11-2007, 9:54 PM
#3
Two words: Super Smash Bros. Brawl. That's Four Words... And in other news, EA has just signed an buyout agreement with Nintendo....  [Read More]
Posted in: EA to acquire BioWare
  SilentScope001
10-12-2007, 1:17 PM
#46
One thing to note: Is this an actual good business idea? http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/5208720.html However, analysts said the video game maker is paying too much for the two studios, which produce action-adventure games. Evan Wilson o...  [Read More]
Posted in: EA to acquire BioWare
  SilentScope001
10-12-2007, 12:21 PM
#38
From the depths of the blogsphere comes this gem that actually represent my view on the matter quite well: "I don't really see this as a bad thing. The worst thing I can say about EA is they have a serious tendency to stick to what they know wi...  [Read More]
Posted in: EA to acquire BioWare
  SilentScope001
10-11-2007, 9:23 PM
#18
I really cannot picture EA's logo on KotOR III. Who knows maybe Obsidian will make it? It's expected that Obsidan WILL make K3 regardless, but again, this merger has good news in that now people want it that way. :)...  [Read More]
Posted in: EA to acquire BioWare
  SilentScope001
10-11-2007, 6:08 PM
#10
Finally, this will put a stop to the "K3 is made by Bioware" rumor. I am happy about the new merger. This showcases that EA is serious about innovation...by buying out innoviate companies and letting them do their own thing, and then takin...  [Read More]
Posted in: Calif. bans smoking in cars with kids
  SilentScope001
10-14-2007, 10:31 PM
#35
Why would someone bother to avoid smoking when my kids are in his car when he doesn't with his kids in the car? Because you asked nicely. Smokers can be nice people, you know....  [Read More]
Posted in: Calif. bans smoking in cars with kids
  SilentScope001
10-11-2007, 4:39 PM
#10
Sounds like a way to make extra cash. "Citizen, you were endangering the life of others by driving at 100 MPH, and breaking many traffic laws. But, OMG, you were smoking with kids in the car! YOU MUST PAY A FINE!" And if you are a good dr...  [Read More]
Posted in: Candidate Quiz
  SilentScope001
10-11-2007, 8:49 PM
#15
Thanks for the information. Now I have to figure out if I’m a left-wing nut job (Hillary Clinton) or a right wing nut job (Tom Tancredo). I’m so confused. :nut: I always considered Clinton to be a neo-liberal (actually, Authoritarian, but the su...  [Read More]
Posted in: Candidate Quiz
  SilentScope001
10-11-2007, 4:26 PM
#10
Lol, yes! Now that guy would have my vote. :D Sounds like he actually has something below his belt. Knowing what I believe, I'd likely be strongly against the guy. :) But it is rather unlikely that he will actually win. I think his support is only...  [Read More]
Posted in: Candidate Quiz
  SilentScope001
10-11-2007, 12:41 PM
#6
Without the Sliders: 1. Hiliary Clinton (Who's Clinton?) 2. Barack Obama (Erm...I don't actually like Obama.) 3. Joseph Biden (Ah, he's a smart guy. Not going to win the election) However, that only assume that I actually care about gay marriage the...  [Read More]
Posted in: Alliance Beteween Turkey and USA May Collaspe If Genocide Bill Passes
  SilentScope001
10-10-2007, 11:51 AM
#7
*facepalms* Do anyone actually cares what Turkey says about the events in Anatolia and Armenia? Turkey claimed that Greece was trying to take over Pontus, after all... Uh, RobQel-Droma, the wikipeida article states that it was being done in the 192...  [Read More]
Posted in: Alliance Beteween Turkey and USA May Collaspe If Genocide Bill Passes
  SilentScope001
10-09-2007, 11:03 PM
#1
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071009/ap_on_re_mi_ea/turkey_us_genocide ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey's president warned the U.S. government Tuesday that their longtime ties will be harmed if Congress passes a resolution putting the genocide label on the ma...  [Read More]
Posted in: Court rejects alleged CIA kidnap victim
  SilentScope001
10-09-2007, 2:25 PM
#4
Anyone concerned that El-Masri may be a liar? Unlikely, but hey, it's possible in this day and age. Governments aren't all that saintly, but then again, they aren't all devils either....  [Read More]
Posted in: Online Community Makes Strides Towards Democracy After Allegation of Corruption
  SilentScope001
10-09-2007, 10:40 PM
#5
Examples like this exemplify the workings of a democracy, and other avant-garde styles of "government," like the adhocracy, can be implemented in an online world. Prehaps more conterverisally, it allows for evil/immoral actions to be exper...  [Read More]
Posted in: Oblivious to the Nines
  SilentScope001
10-17-2007, 4:06 PM
#76
...Must aid Stoffe, the new god of chaos... Ahem. There is a new offical and free Obivilion plugin (for PC currently) that allows you to take over your very own kingdom and have your own private army. I hereby offer this to you, stoffe, so that you...  [Read More]
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