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You stretch things out far too long. I mean, seriously, has anyone actually bothered to read his posts? And do you think that taking the time to write all that is going to change anyone's mind, or political stance even one iota?
quote:Originally posted by David Sands: Jason, forgive me, but it's been a long time since I read the Fantastic Four. (And it's still 5 weeks until the movie comes out.) Could you explain the metaphor?
Reed's the smartest guy in the Marvel universe, but sometimes uses three words istead of one to convey a point.
I do read your posts though- and Cartman's replies.
I also look forward to more on-topic remarks from that new firebrand Wagner Vieira.
What? ...oh.
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Jason: if being that smart means I get to date and marry Jessica Alba, there are worse fates. Thanks for reading. Probably haven't changed any minds, but I've learned from you all. And it is the Flameboard where we come for "frank exchanges of views."
Lee: Part of what makes them long is that I write on Word before pasting to the reply field. Easier to edit. And fewer mistakes. I'll make efforts to shorten them. But I also hate having to go back and clean up when things aren't explained the first time.
Yeah, we going to hear back from this guy?
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quote:Originally posted by Jason Abbadon: I cant agree: it's a war (declared or otherwise)- of course the military has more funding.
And for the past decade, when there hasn't been a war (declared or otherwise)? Anyone got a "military expenditure by GNP" graph handy?
quote:Originally posted by Sol System: Well, but what post couldn't that criticism be applied to?
We seem to have worn down Omega over the years...
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Our task is not complete untill Omega's a regular at Vegas, call-girls know him by name and liquor stores keep his credit card number on file for call-in service.
Only then complete will his training be.
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Guys. Think about this. If Hitler had been voted in a fair and free election (as fair and as free as elections can be), then proceeded to do his business in Poland and Western Europe, but THEN, 4 years later, let's say, was removed by a fair and free election, who would be responsible for his atrocities?
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Displaying flags everywhere is fascist? I always considered it a sign of patriotism and pride. I've never been to the UK, but they also seem proud of their flag as well.
There's a good reason why the military is getting more funding. Aside from the obvious reason of having to build new tanks, jeeps, jets, helocopters, etc...especially to replace the ones that have been lost since this whole ordeal started.
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"Displaying flags everywhere is fascist? I always considered it a sign of patriotism and pride. I've never been to the UK, but they also seem proud of their flag as well."
Have you ever seen UK politicians wearing little Union Jack pins on their clothes at all times?
Displaying flags when and where appropriate is patriotic. Displaying flags everywhere is nationalism of a borderline dangerous variety.
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Actually, there's been an explosion in the flying of St. George's Crosses in recent years, and it's often tied to far-right oganisations like the British National Party.
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And aren't the BNP nationalists of a dangerous variety? Most of their prominent membership have criminal records. Even the tories, who've been trying to recapture the image of being right wing ever since the orange-faced twonk Robert Kilroy Silk opened his mouth again have denounced them as bunch of thugs masquerading as a political party.
The difference between flag flying in the UK and especially England compared to America is that we don't have the Union Flag over a single school, very few private buildings ever have even a small Union Flag or St. George's Cross. I've seen more Indian flags being displayed in this country than I have St. George's Cross.
Maybe in Wales and Scotland people are a bit more patriotic with the St. Andrews Saltire and that dragon flag the welsh have (dunno what the flag's called) but I've never been to, or seen much of either part of the country so I can't comment on their local patriotism compared to in England.
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