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  1. quote:

    Originally posted by Jaguar:

    First of all, the democrats barely have a majority, so it is called gridlock, and I mean, nothing gets done.


    Exactly and most of the democrats that did win the new seats are conservative democrats so there's going to be democratic in fighting as well. Wall street just loves what's happened.

  2. quote:

    Originally posted by aramike:

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    I have no clue what he's apologizing for because he's right.

    He's not right in any way, shape, or form. You're not "stuck" into going into the military if you do not do well in school (which is what he SAID). In fact, the military probably won't even take you under those circumstances.


    You're right. I'm pretty sure the military has gotten pretty tough in that respect.
  3. quote:

    Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr:

    Anyway, he's right. If you don't want to be drafted (or end up in) into a pointless war, go to college. Simple enough I think.


    Actually, I find it's a bit more complicated than the way Kerry put it. You'd have to examine the social economic reasons why that's true. I know a lot of people use the military as stepping stone to get to college. Either because they don't have the funds nor the family to afford college. Then you'd have to examine what is the cause of this. Then you have the people that go into the military because there are no other opportunities for them in the civil arena. Then you just have the people who just plain drop out of high school for one reason or another.

  4. quote:

    Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr:

    . Kinda makes sense and Sony were well within their rights to enforce this.

    True, but does it make sense in terms of maketing. Granted, they own their rights but when one alienates their customer base

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    SonyÔÇÖs being doing a lot to tarnish their image for this upcoming generation, and it seems like they just donÔÇÖt care. The average joe isnÔÇÖt going to care about their attitudes to their customers, but theyÔÇÖve been making plenty of enemies of avid gamers who follow the news, and have essentially offended an entire territory.

    That just doesn't make sense from a company perspective. Unless they drastically change their attitude they'll be the next big one to fold.

    This pretty much sums up the feeling all across the internet on this:

    http://makeadecisiondamnyou.ytmnd.com/

  5. quote:

    Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr:

    uhm, no. Most people won't even think of buying something from someone on eBay in the US, let alone someone across the pond.

    Yeah that's true. But I did bid on a japanese playstation one with a box load of japanese games. The game list was fairly extensive and a really good collection. True, I'd have to learn japanese but then that's half the fun. I lost the bidding though. I go there from time to time and have never won a bid.

  6. I got the flu shot last year and still I still ended up getting sicker than a dog. Happens to me every year no matter what. I think I'm coming down with something now. I got a burst of energy yesterday (which is my usual MO before I fall flat on my face) and I didn't wake up today 'till 3pm and I went to bed early. I'm starting to sound raspy and a slight headache. Damn, I'm not looking foward to this again.

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