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if you can't put together a sentence without cussing, perhaps you could pay a visit to www.dictionary.com to expand your vocabulary.

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Discussion is encouraged - blatant arguing is not

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All of these have been violated.

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Secondly, bring another Saddam to power? Are you that blind and young to even know what he's done in his reign of tyranny? He's killed millions, and without us Israelis, he would have continued to cause your precious country more trouble than you could imagine. We foil these arab tyrants and madmen's plans, we are your barrier against this arab evil. You should thank us for saving your "pussy" lives.

But it's ok. You are probably American, and probably not older than 15 years, otherwise you would keep your mouth shut with anything regarding Israel.

Thank you, thank you. I wasn't going to touch that one because of the complete lack of understanding he displayed, it wasn't worth the time. Not all of Americans are like that though.

Edit: Out of curiosity, could you give sources or information regarding what Israel has done to lessen the extent of evil in the middle east? I am interested to see beyond what the American news has to offer.

It is quite refreshing to see someone who can formulate a sentence, and I'm willing to guess you took the time to read over your post before submittal, which is also a fresh breeze. Most people you will find here lack any notable education level in English. I myself am also a writer of short stories, and you may be interested in the literature thread we have floating around here somewhere. Once again, thank you for showing yourself capable of being thought reasonable and intelligent. You'll have a good time here.

and i hate people comparing McCain to Bush, they arnt the same, Mac hates wars and wants to end the current one for good, but he also isnt a hippie and sees that if the US pull out without establishing a rock solid interim government, a great mess may arise in the immigration of terrorist cells to an area with little control, I.E. a corrupt, possibly weak Iraqi gov't if we just leave them be (The New Security Dilemma!!). understand that the US needs to be there and the UK has also suported them, so there goes your "oh we just hate muslims or we need oil ideas", even though the US BSed a national security threat sanction attempt, Sadam was a cruel and corrupt leader doing terrible injustices to his civilians and he needed to be taken out.

I think if anyone has the reason to hate war, it's a ex-POW. As you can tell from my user name, I'm in the military. I don't want to leave my family to go to the middle east, but I will if I have to. People often forget that a nation is man-made, and that really... we're all here on the planet together. I don't feel that because someone isn't a part of our country, that we shouldn't fight and die if needed for they're rights as well. Obviously the rebuilding of a country and the creation of a new form of government for them is a huge tasking, on that will take years and blood. Was it not the same way for the US?

I don't know anything super-special about the war that the general public doesn't, but I have for example, been through a live chemical agent chamber. I know what the things he dropped on his people do, and I've lived my life around them for almost 3 years now. I don't believe for a second that he didn't have WMDs (Which chemical weapons fall into), and I don't believe he did not have terrorist connections. But, even if he didn't... did his tyranny and ruthless murdering of his own population deserve the stand without the slightest questioning?

Nuclear weapons, to a realistic mind, are not as good as biological weapons. A biological weapon, while hard to release and pinpoint the attack area, will simply leave the area clean afterwards. All the riches are then yours to have. Chemical weapons will still contaminate the surface, and sink in to certain materials for years. Saddam also had biological weapons. Does it honestly make sense to anyone that he didn't have connections?

Irregardless, we are there now and to leave the job unfinished would be to have sacrificed all our service men and women's time and lives in vain, and the efforts of so many hopeful Iraqi citizens. They want us there, they even stage bombings so that we think it is a terrorist attack and will stay, because they know if we leave... they are not going to become stable.

By the way, applesoffury, your British soldiers are pretty damn cool (I got a feeling your British, but I couldn't find it anywhere in your text, so maybe I'm wrong).

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Hey. Have fun, and don't be stupid like the majority.

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there are examples of many countries that have outlawed guns completely, and are doing much better in terms of crime rate. Germany, England, Japan are all countries that restrict firearms and theyre crime rates/murder rates are lower than the US's. now im not saying this will be the case if bills are passed, but they are examples of results.

so if guns were banned from civilian purchase/use then what do we need protection from that non-lethal weapons cannot do?


he was raised by a single mother for a breif period, moved to jakarta, then his mother dies. he goes to oxy then xfers to colombia. thats a hard working man. and im pretty sure jakarta is not northern by any means. hes not rags to riches but he wasnt like Bush or other prez candidates u see; well off at an early age. but in McCains defense, he did goto vietnam.

First I'd like to thank you for the overall respectful tone you chose, and the lack of any offensive or overly emotional wording that many others have chosen to display. It is my belief that due to the second amendment, we simply have a right that other countries do not, and it should stay that way.
As for the other countries crime rates, I do not doubt they are lower but I do have to question if they're population or they're level of organized crime plays a factor in this. Those countries surely still have weapons in them illegally. It is also my belief that people kill, and not guns. So, that brings in the education system, and the culture.

Germany's culture is extremely friendly, and not even so much as litter can be found. The neighbors take care of each other, and the overall sense of pride and productivity. The level of Japanese discipline is astounding, and they're schooling is very difficult. I've found England's traits to be similar to the others. Now, I do not have a statistic or report to back this up directly, but various knowledge gained from experiences has led me to this belief. If you choose not to follow it, very well.

Edit: Germany does not have a complete ban on guns, as seen by it's Schützenverein, or in English, Rifle Association.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics states that 80% of the sources for firearms comes from family, friends, a street buy, or another illegal source. Whether or not we are allowed guns legally does not play as large a factor as some people make out in consideration to crime. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/guns.htm

Someone bent on committing a crime with a weapon, or achieving a weapon illegally is not likely to consult the law before doing so. A person who has gone through the proper legal procedures and training to get a firearm shows concern for the law, and is proven to not be a significant percentage of those who commit crimes with guns.

Regarding non-lethal weapons, I see no problem with them. I think it should be a choice to the person who decides to carry a defensive weapon. Although, there is always the realistic option to aim for the legs, or arms. A killing shot is only necessary in the most extreme of circumstances.

It is the people of this country who need to change, the respect, the knowledge, the personal responsibility, and the discipline of the culture.

This is not internet viable.

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- he has little substance?
how?
- anti-american for not wanting to go to war in afghanistan?
did we find osama? guess obama was right all along. besides if terrorist exist (which we know they do, no question) in middle eastern countries, is it not NATO and such groups to handle such a situation, i really dont think our founding fathers had in mind the idea of policing the world.
- he refuses to place his hand on his heart during the anthem?
LOL were did you hear that fox news? get a clue
- same goes for the pin ^
- banning semi-automatic weapons and wanting to open free talks with terrorist groups.
unless you are from texas, whats wrong with banning guns? what good ever came from a gun? and do you even know why terrorist attacked america in the first place... becuase they felt like it? and dont say becuase they hate our free culture thats ubsurd. America was a bad bad boy to the middle east. go read a book
- and hes a communist?
....maybe your gay. i think i have the right to state that if you can define any given person as a one thing or another. maybe your just an apalachian mountain red neck who knows absolutly nothing? probably

i vote independant becuase america sucks, our public school systems suck, our lifestyle sucks, and our politics suck

Obama has little substance because he has little background, and little to say.
Yes, anti-american and defeatist for not wanting to go to war in Afghanistan. Yes, completely. I'll stand by that 100%. NATO doesn't do anything, they're a bunch of goons who are too politically correct to take a stand, and believe money will solve the problems.

You can see a picture of Obama's participation in the national anthem here: http://pal2pal.com/BLOGEE/images/uploads/obama-national-anthem.jpg

I'm from Massachusetts, a very liberal area, and I love guns. I like the science, and I think it is fun to shoot. Banning semi-automatics takes away many families defense against burglars, criminals, what have you. Guns have actually done much good, and saved plenty of people from being victimized. You made the silly mistake of associating geographic location with a ideal/side-of-an-issue. You only show ignorance and closed-mindedness when you take this approach. As a side note, I am quite sure I've read plenty more books than you, and of a wider array of topics.

I feel Obama is a closet communist because his ideas relate closely to socialist theories and practices.

As for LinkX:

Sadly, at the time of conversation Explorer and I brought up Islam and continued to talk about it. We had found something we both agree upon, so it suited us just fine. We all know that Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all closely related, nobody is denying that.

You'll believe what you'll believe, I'm just trying to educate. However, painting me a Christian when you have no idea what I am is blatantly a mistake. If you mistakingly meant a holy scripture from any religion, please specify because they are not all called "bibles".

As far as real arguments go, you decided to pounce on us and you have failed to deliver. I don't care what you've said to other people as they have the job to defend their own words, but as for me and the people involved with my conversations, you have made no points worth debating, only shooting down.

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That is an extremely simplistic way of thinking.

I'm definately pro-choice, by the way. I also have to laugh at religious zealots playing Diablo..

Please explain why it is a simplistic way of thinking. If you are using the term "religious zealots" to describe anyone on these forums who have expressed they're right to disagree with abortion, that is a stereotype and a generalization which makes you look silly. If not, why would you make that statement? It has no logical place in this topic or on these boards, nor does the wording which is obviously meant to offend belong here.

Please do not type out thoughts that have no coherent backing to them, or try to undermine those of a different opinion with such careless displays of childish behavior.

Why thank you. =)

Here is a normal one of me:

This isn't very bad at all, actually. The boring squares of each act's wilderness in D2 were ugly and silly, while a detailed and natural looking wilderness will be much appreciated. This, once again, goes well with plot elements while still leaving us with an unknown feeling towards the area each game. I fully approve.

Uh, considering that they're not only maintaining the core mechanics of the last game but are actually improving it to make it MORE randomized as far as events and encounters to ensure replayability...how are they not respecting the franchise?

PS, I love the grammar in your signature. How's remedial 2nd-grade English treating you?

Thank you, thank you.