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Reply to Oprah Bans Palin in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I'm not saying that she can't write about what she feels, more of a message to try and stop overreacting about the decision of a show host. On the same note, you're asking me to not offer my opinion that she should just let it go, why should I give it a rest? We can go in circles with that stance all day long, but in the end, we all have our opinions. Oprah, KFC, you, me, we've all just put them out there to either be accepted or rejected. I won't feel bad if she doesn

Reply to Oprah Bans Palin in Current Events Stardock Forums

It's Oprah's show, she can have who she wants on and talk about what she wants. Give it a rest.

Reply to My Favorite Classic Game in Console Games Stardock Forums

Ah, Punchout!! Another great one! I could only ever beat Tyson by decision, and that was rare. You needed to be quick with those buttons once you made it to that final level [e digicons]:O[/e]

Reply to Michigan drivers vs. California drivers in Automotive JoeUser Forums

[quote]in Illinois the car entering the highway is the one that has to yield. I find it odd that it is different elsewhere. [/quote] That's why Illinois drivers bug me on the road around here. That and they tend to drive much, much faster than drivers from other states in the area. Of course we are just speaking on a general level, but everyone around should follow the rule that a person should merge for those getting onto the interstate off of a ramp. Unfortunately

Reply to Look, It’s a Turtle! in Wildlife Stardock Forums

I want one just to have wandering around my home! They move so slow :D

Reply to My Favorite Classic Game in Console Games JoeUser Forums

Thanks ID! Ugh, I spelled "spoiler" wrong, and I hate spelling errors. I'll just leave it... The game has that X-factor I guess. It's not quite clear to me what makes it better than most of the other games I've played, I just get into it easily and find myself engulfed in the story and gameplay.

My Favorite Classic Game in Console Games JoeUser Forums

Here we are with another small bit of writing by kurtin for your reading pleasure. This post was inspired by a recent comment I made by having to reflect on video games I've been addicted to. See this week's Friday Five , by Boudica to get involved and get to know more about community members in little pieces. My response to that question about video game addictions ha

Reply to Friday Five in Blog Communities Stardock Forums

1. Kumquats -- it just feels strange to eat the rind and all; can't get over it easily 2. Unique, creative, carbon-based life form 3. Wow, so many -- I'll just list some... Crystalis, Dragon Warrior, Dark Clouds, Final Fantasies, Diablo, Starcraft, DoTA, GTA, Guitar Hero 4. Having the social structure in the public schools 5. It depends on the shoes. My casual shoes I lace up so I

Reply to Palin's Religious Rights in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Christianity is a set of truths to be believed as well as a life to be lived.[/quote] I'm sorry, but that is a crock, in my opinion. They are not truths. If you are trying to tell me that everything in the Bible happened exactly as written, then I feel you should wake up to the world around you. The story is meaningful, the messages are of positive intent, and good can be spread by having that ability to recognize human flaws and trying and amend errors.

Reply to Liberals Make My Head Hurt in Democrat JoeUser Forums

[quote]What a great Idea[/quote] I'm with ya' Moderateman...oh, wait....you were being sarcastic. Gotta love science! Hey, could you be a little more graphic for us as if that stuff happens? Do you understand what stem-cell research actually is all about?

Reply to Palin's Religious Rights in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]but by his 100% pro-abortion voting record, he doesn't walk the Christian walk.[/quote] You need to pick and choose what is important to you of the teachings in your religion. Those who let religion dictate exactly how they think and feel about everything , I believe, are numbing themselves with a false reality at this day and age. The morals and guidance that following a religion can provide are second to none, because the message is powerful and pur

Reply to Liberals Make My Head Hurt in Democrat Stardock Forums

We're like antidepressant medication :D We say we can work and help out with problems, but no one really knows for sure, and there are quite a few side effects. We can make people warm and fuzzy because we might be able to fix them or make them feel like complete crap enough to have suicidal tendencies :P I constantly feel the damage from being involved with other members of the same party (the yahoos, the extra strong stuff if you will). Overdose is eminent if the bi

Reply to McCain outlines same old failed policies in Democrat JoeUser Forums

Yep, you'd think at this point we would have a Congressional Committee on Sports with all of the nonsense time they put into these unimportant issues. [e digicons]o_O[/e]

Reply to Would you vote Obama for CEO of your company? in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]Getting hired isn't an accomplishment.[/quote] Since when? I understand your perspective regarding a personal record of achievement after a person obtains a position, but one should also not rank a life of achievements based only on political agenda and progress. He has been a senator for only a couple of years. I definitely believe he has had the means to do more in that time period...but let's face it, all of our senators get stuck around the mundain and uni

Reply to Would you vote Obama for CEO of your company? in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]What precisely has Obama accomplished in his 47 years?[/quote] Harvard Law, US Senate, wife and children, urban community involvement...those are basic enough. Are you implying that Barack Obama is an unaccomplished citizen in some respect? [quote]But seriously, as far back as you go in Obama's record, he seems to always have focused on how to get up the next rung in the ladder rather than trying to do whatever he was doing well.[/quote] Sounds like a product

Reply to Politics and When Does Life Begin? in Current Events Stardock Forums

[quote]Technically, yes. It starts to become an organism at that point rather than an extention of another. Now how come you trust scientists in this case but when it comes to evolution and the idea of an old earth it's "OH NO! That's wrong!"? *sigh* Christianity: supporting science only if it supports their beliefs. So disappointing...[/quote] Amen, Zoo. [e digicons]:grin:[/e]

Reply to Governor Palin is proof the left is wrong in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]A senator has no experience in running things of import while a governor does.[/quote] This is true, but it does not mean that a senator does not recognize the means to facilitate such a position. Presidential races, I believe, cannot be summed up and determined based on whether or not there are senators or governers running for positions. Experience in an executive position does carry some degree of credibility, and people see that. However, there is quite a

Reply to The Surge is not working in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Terrorism has a play book and rules. Successful terrorism only happens if the terrorists can get the government to give up in the first five years. After that time period the terrorists lose.[/quote] 5 years, huh? That's when they just decide to throw in the hat? I seem to remember one terrorist plotted WTC bombing in the early 1990s and then the big one in 2001. I guess terrorists don't always like to give up attacking Americans. I agree they should be

Reply to McCain outlines same old failed policies in Democrat JoeUser Forums

Your own legit place indicates a 96% voting with party rate for Obama, not your 100% claim. Stick to your "legit place", it will help with your "peoples' arguments". http://www.cqpolitics.com/cq-assets/cqmultimedia/flash/votestudy/index.html It also mentions McCain voting 81% with his party over the years of the current President Bush with 90% presidential support.

Reply to The Surge is not working in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote]Once again, the US military had to win a war against an armed enemy plus our own politicians and news media.[/quote] I like the once again and the had to parts of that sentence. You think we would learn to not haphazzardly get involved in such an intense situation without a proper course or strategy. Hey, war powers are fun though, especially when used in those non-immediate threat scenarios. I'm proud my senator supported my

Reply to Governor Palin is proof the left is wrong in Politics JoeUser Forums

[quote]The best person for the job on their side would have been Senator Lieberman[/quote] Now that is laughable [e digicons]:rofl:[/e] I just LOL'd a bit. Hilary was a wonderful candidate and would have been a great leading lady. When it comes to down to her views and Obama's there were subtle differences that made me lean to Barack, but it was never an issue of "woman or black guy". [quote]The last time a senator was elected president w

Reply to McCain outlines same old failed policies in Democrat JoeUser Forums

The 12 bills in 2006-2008, you mean? Take a look at some of his statements regarding the vetoes that were overridden. You can see where the Congress can actually do some good to help the people when they work together to get things changed for the better. I don't agree with this whole, change things to "Democrat" because it is better; sounds kind of self-absorbed. I agree with change in how government acts and reacts with the nation and between parties. Luckily b

Reply to McCain outlines same old failed policies in Democrat JoeUser Forums

A majority of 51/49 in the Senate really doesn't help to get legislation passed after veto. 2/3 votes is a little tough to come by with the partisan bickering. I agree that the new seats in Congress have done little to change how things are happening, but regardless, there needs to be more compromising in the houses and less complaining to the tune of "our side is right, your side is wrong". Also, we could all do without the ridiculous provisions trying to be snuck into ever

Reply to Governor Palin is proof the left is wrong in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Palin “Opposes Sex Education” Palin “Wants Creationism Taught in School”[/quote] Yes, we know...it's kind of pathetic isn't it? :)

Reply to Not So Empty a Suit in Politics Stardock Forums

It just gets me how many people complain about bias in the media, yet they continue to watch and complain. If you don't like it, change the channel as the saying goes, right? I've always thought that an intelligent person can tell which news programs and reporters are reporting the actual facts and which are just supporting the ramblings/opinions of lunatics. Unfortunately, the leaning tendencies of the media will not stop and will probably worsen over time. Daiwa poin