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Yar-El

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Posted in: Knights of the Old Republic – Allegiances
  Yar-El
02-17-2009, 6:49 PM
#8
Traveling through hyperspace can sometimes be dreary, but Nephthys enjoyed the sporadic moments of peace. Conditions on Gamorr reminded her of why this trip was important, and the long term struggles she had fought through. Living among Mandalorians...  [Read More]
Posted in: Knights of the Old Republic – Allegiances
  Yar-El
02-14-2009, 10:24 AM
#3
Gerris Hashthrak fought with the hologram for five straight hours, and the world outside seemed to fade away. Right in the middle of his battle, the alarm started to sound at the prison. Something exploded on one of the prison’s landing pads, a...  [Read More]
Posted in: Knights of the Old Republic – Allegiances
  Yar-El
02-13-2009, 7:53 PM
#1
Knights of the Old Republic – Allegiances Deep in the far reaches of the Outer Rim, the planet Gamorr and its moon reside eerily isolated. Forests and tundra occupy most of the planet’s surface; thus, covering up any evidence of a long forgotten...  [Read More]
Posted in: Free trade?
  Yar-El
02-18-2009, 10:17 AM
#11
I was looking at the WTO site, and I have seen some scary rules. http://www.wto.org/...  [Read More]
Posted in: Free trade?
  Yar-El
02-18-2009, 9:33 AM
#9
I wonder how free trade will be affected by companies going green. Most of the corporations out there still use oil....  [Read More]
Posted in: Free trade?
  Yar-El
02-18-2009, 8:36 AM
#7
Now that more and more countries are limiting free trade, I figured it would be a good time to hear everyones oppinion on free trade. Personally I'm in favor of it, but I'm interested in seeing what you think. Free trade is partly responsible for t...  [Read More]
Posted in: Absolute Fact / Universal Truth
  Yar-El
01-06-2009, 5:50 PM
#83
What is a "man-created fact"? I strongly suspect that whatever your response is, it will look strikingly similar to a model... I process information on both the left and right side of my brain; thus, you are correct in saying my answer is o...  [Read More]
Posted in: Absolute Fact / Universal Truth
  Yar-El
01-06-2009, 5:21 PM
#80
My curiosity couldn't resist this - Moving the goalpost. This isn't a discussion the "absolute nature of man's creations". It's a discussion as to whether or not facts exist. Please try to keep it on-topic. This subject was spawned from m...  [Read More]
Posted in: Absolute Fact / Universal Truth
  Yar-El
01-06-2009, 3:53 PM
#76
And your rebuttal is based on a lack of understanding the difference between a fact and a model. All of your examples are models of understanding. None of them are facts. "That bird is black" is a fact. "All birds are black" is...  [Read More]
Posted in: Absolute Fact / Universal Truth
  Yar-El
01-06-2009, 3:31 PM
#74
Perhaps I could better understand the argument if you could provide an example of a time where a fact was false. Not an example where we misunderstood a fact and had to revise our model after further observation, but where a fact was something other...  [Read More]
Posted in: Absolute Fact / Universal Truth
  Yar-El
01-05-2009, 10:20 AM
#30
Its kind of funny on how all this got started. Prior to this very discussion, I stumbled on this problem while in a mathematics class. I couldn't wrap my head around a science without reason. 1 + 1 = 2 was not the original problem. The original quest...  [Read More]
Posted in: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict MEGATHREAD
  Yar-El
01-14-2009, 10:07 AM
#158
Article - Bin Laden tape urges war on Israel, taunts Bush (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28652698/) Remember when I said there are no white flags in this war? Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden urged Muslims to launch a jihad against Israel and condemned...  [Read More]
Posted in: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict MEGATHREAD
  Yar-El
01-04-2009, 4:26 PM
#121
My plan was to make a statement about not taking things at face value. Facts presented in articles and newspapers shouldn't be taken as absolute. I translate articles by seeing through what is presented. I brought up math as a poor example. 1 + 1 = 2...  [Read More]
Posted in: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict MEGATHREAD
  Yar-El
01-04-2009, 12:54 PM
#113
My comments are focused towards jmac and Avery's posts. Everyone else just ignore my comments. I mean not to offend....  [Read More]
Posted in: Israeli/Palestinian Conflict MEGATHREAD
  Yar-El
01-04-2009, 12:12 PM
#110
Article - Israeli forces bisect Gaza, surround biggest city (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28404637/) You don't want to read through the lines? Here you go - The ground operation is the second phase in an offensive that began as a weeklong aerial onsl...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-23-2009, 3:24 PM
#152
Read up on Keynesian economics, though your question was strictly how to expand government without having the money. I was caught between two conversations. Sorry about my mix up. Thanks I will look into Keynesian economics....  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-23-2009, 1:32 PM
#150
By runing a defecit. I'm completely ignorant at this point. How does running a defecit cure the economy?...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-23-2009, 10:37 AM
#148
Okay, this is my last thread in this section for the day. I want others to share their articles, so I'm going to hold back on adding more today. I think this article is a good read; thus, I wanted to share it with you. This is not a Obama bashing thr...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-23-2009, 10:09 AM
#146
Did you people know some of the stimulus package will hit its peak in 2014? Newsweek Article - Obama's Stimulus: A Colossal Waste? (http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/02/obamas_stunted_economic_stimul.html) Look at the numbers. The Cong...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-23-2009, 9:34 AM
#145
:rofl: Hope, Change, and Obama will save your soul! Testify! What a joke. :rofl: I kind of thought Obama would have to embrace some of Bush Doctrine. Wait! Didn't he run and win an election taking a stance against Bush's policies? :lol: I agree wi...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-20-2009, 9:05 PM
#143
MSNBC Article - Obama: No rights for Bagram prisoners (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29308012/) Sides with Bush, says detainees can't challenge detention in U.S. courts WASHINGTON - The Obama administration, siding with the Bush White House, contended...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-09-2009, 9:02 AM
#142
Bernie Mac (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Mac) was an incredibly talented comedien who sadly died of complications from pneumonia and sarcoidosis last August. I doubt he had a lot to say in September when the banking meltdown happened. I made s...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-08-2009, 2:10 PM
#137
I must have crossed lines here. Regulating companies who benefit from a bailout is good; however, Bernie Mac and the Secretary of Treasury also made another comment. They feel it may be important to regulate and place a salary cap on all US companies...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Official Obama debate thread.
  Yar-El
02-08-2009, 11:51 AM
#135
Obama will fail at the whole wage caping. Why? Bilderberg will deal with him. The executive branch of the US government is no longer the top dog, and it hasn't been that way for years. Obama can make threats; however, he will face a very powerful set...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Ruin a Wish Foundation
  Yar-El
02-21-2009, 11:25 AM
#1305
Granted. But, there seems to be a feedback loop. I wish I could harness the power of the sun....  [Read More]