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quote: America has been "nation-building" for more than 225 years, and in all that time, no U.S. campaign has ever approached the level of the "Final Solution". To equate GWB and Co. (or U.S. Foreign Policy in general) with Hitler and Co., does more to illustrate your fundamental knowledge of world history, then anything else... lol there is just a couple of MINOR difference, in all NATION building schemes of the PAST, and that which we are so readily trying to equate with this cherade. In the PAST, EVERY time we were involved in overthrowing another country's government, or tried to FREE others from that government's domination.....Those who we attempted to help, were ALL READY in the process of succeeding from their present governing body, or their government had ALL READY committed out-right attack on the U.S.(and without justifiable provocation I might add) point 1: IRAQ had NO majority of their population willing, nor ready to succeed to our form of democracy! point 2: IRAQ's government, posed NO threats to the united states, nor any other country, in their present condition prior to us INVADING them, and had committed NO attacks on the U.S. point 3: Looking objectively at the position they were in, and WHY they were in such a position, may have some justification as to their position in hating the united states. be it, no other than our idolotry, and lack of morality in conjunction with their religeous beliefs, or the cowardly, murdering, double standards, our country's foreign policies have demonstrated throughout the years. I would like nothing more, than to BELIEVE, we were right, and that we are doing some great service for humanity, but I was in Kewait the FIRST time we went there. I can assure you: dessimating their CULTURE, is equivilant to someone KILLING your only child. The more you fight it with guns and bombs, the more innocents die, and the more hate it will breed. quote: When I say ideology, I'm talking about religion. Do you think those suicide bombers would be so fast to kill themselves if they knew that God is just a construct of our minds to keep us from going mad about death. No afterlife glory, no heaven, no hell, no green fields to run through when ya pass on. Nothing, absolutely nothing. When you are dead, that's it. If people had that kind of mind set, I bet if someone approached them to sacrifice themselves for their god or the person issuing the request they'd say "You want to make a point, you do it yourself". And, if there be NO GOD, NO AFTERLIFE, and NOTHING worth dying for....? do you honestly believe, the united states would exist today, if the founding fathers were not willing to die for what they believe? again..a double standard in philosophy is quite apparant. quote: 2: Don't kid yourself with that. These people would not be able to exist without taking refuge in other peoples back yards or given safe haven there. No one in the world would be able to exist, without help from people who share their ideologies. If you were the only one on the planet who believed that DEMOCRACY is established through killing those who do not agree with you, you would not survive either, but as long as you have a powerful army, ready to inforce your ideals ,you will feel safe to make such assertions(wheather they be true or false, right or wrong) My point is, that to turn such a situation into an all out war between ideological beliefs, is one of the stupidest things any PRESIDENT could have done These people fighting our military today in IRAQ, are not what the news is proclaiming them to be. THEY ARE NOT BATHIST, NOR ARE THEY AL QUEDA. They are people(like you and I)who believe in their RIGHT to govern themselves, and their RIGHT to raise their children in their own beliefs, and who have COMMON reason to fight( to the death, if need be)the AMERICAN INVADERS! I would do the same, if MY country were overthrown, even if I were not particularly pleased with my present government......WOULD YOU? ------------------------------------------------------ quote:4: Again, don't kid yourself. We just got lucky with that. Do you think that Hitler would have gone as far as he did if we intervened sooner in that mess. Hitler was a terrible genius, in his military applications. And his terrible agenda, became quite horrible, in the later stages of the war. Mostly due to a few small mistakes and the power which rose within the internal ranks of the german government(i.e. the SS). Thus the Atrocities atributed to him personally(i.e. the holocost etc.) HOWEVER!!!! the political situation throughout the unified GERMANY, 10 YEARS prior to his ELECTION,(if anyone would care to READ concerning it) is running so parrallel to the political agendas manifesting themselves HERE(USA) today, it is really quite AMAZING to me, the amount of people who refuse to accept or acknowledge the parrallels.(Bush's need to mess with the constitution is just one prime example of such:FIRST thing hitler did was start messing with the constitution to enforce the NAZI parties hold within their government)Every Gun law passed since the FIRST bush administration is almost duplicate to EVERY gun law passed prior to the NAZI's taking final HOLD of the german political arena. and these are just examples of a couple of the HUNDREDS of obvious parrallels(if one would but read about them) One last thing concerning this, and this thing concerning the so-called PRISON ATROCITIES. WOW, is anyone so nieve, as to think that this does not go on during EVERY WAR, Just another example of people buying into this clean media perspective of a WAR. Its not just a FEW bad apples. THOSE will be the ones sacrificed to save face. REALITY IS: it goes on in our prison system ...HERE...TODAY....STATE SIDE!!! let alone, in a prison out in the middle of a DECLARED WAR ZONE. We, as AMERICANS, have an obligation to WAKE UP, and Acknowledge what WAR is! We have an obligatiion to look at the WHOLE picture, to INSURE our leaders are honest with US, as well as the rest of the world concerning the TRUTH of our agendas. We,as a people, have allowed and accepted, our governments willingness to lie to us, and hide things from us for so long, we have forgotten what it is to be in a REAL "FREE DEMOCRACY" When we, as a people, Take control of our governing bodies, and SHOW the world, TRUE morality, and show the SAME democracy we preach, is truly something to be praised...THEN, and ONLY THEN, will we be trusted, and not deamed murdering back-stabbing liers, by the populations within the third world communities. I say to you....THIS is what TERRORIST are fighting. They are fighting that which TERRIFIES them!!. And they are using the ONLY MEANS we have allowed them. If we continue to classify any who dissent, and hold their way of life as "worth dying for", as TERRORIST and enemies of the state...keep hunting them. Locking them in cages,and blatantly killing with NO chance for reconciliation through diplomacy: They will hide and become more elusive, their numbers will continue to grow. Their ideology will become as set in stone. One prime example, is with the persecution of the christians. They fled, went underground, and grew to an enormous size, in a few short centuries, with a very very small established beginning. OPPRESSED muslims(or terrorist), will rise up faster, and be more formidable, AS there are a HUGE number amongst the world population, and they ARE willing to give up their lives for what they believe. When their number becomes strong enough,and they integrate within your own ranks.... then and only then will you see the TERROR they are willing to unleash. If they ever become strong enough from within to overthrow, those who have designated them as terrorist, they will designate like term and like policies upon their oppressors. If you do NOT give a person, a way out through diplomatic means, HE HAS NOTHING TO LOOSE. HE becomes your WORST CONCEIVABLE enemy. We as a people need to WAKE UP to the reality of what we are doing, and make the proper adjustments to our methodologies. [ 05-10-2004, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: street ]

lol.!! Now, THAT is funny! quote: You know, I just KNEW Universal Combat reminded me of another game. Battlecruiser 3000 A.D., that was the name of it! It's uncanny! Obviously DS just ripped that classic old game off line by line, I'm sure the original developer of Battlecruiser 3000 A.D. would be appalled by this obvious theft of intellectual property and code! For SHAME, Derek. HOW Could you....SC?

quote:When you start believing that all are guilty of the crimes of a few, that you can abuse whomever you wish because someone else once did something bad to you, then you go against all that our country, our laws, and our freedoms stand for. THIS is why I stood against the whole idea of invading IRAQ in the beginning. and This is exactly the lynch-mob mind set which allowed the ferver for invasion to succeed. And NOW WHAT? We listened to, and allowed ,an idiot, bent on revenge, to take us into this delimma. Give that idiot 5 more terms in office, and he will NOT succeed in his ambitions. Every move He has made, does nothing but breed that which, He and the rest of this country, FEARS. It takes a DIFFERENT kind of strategy to eliminate the kind of threat, which has NO physical, governmental BODY, And NO specific PHYSICAL location. It takes an INTELLIGENT mind, NOT a powerful military, to have victory in this arena. Every conquoring army, throughout the ages, failed in their aspirations, when they attempted to control the MINDS of their enemies through cohersive and brutal force Even Germany's great military machine, and their SS were no match for the spirit of the underground. I am one who laughs everyday when watching the news. (street thinking:)"And what exactly, did ole (ADOLPH) Bush, really think would happen....Everyone gonna say "thank you for the new nightmare, it's much better than the old nightmare?"......YEAH RIGHT!!! In my opinion, the whole episode concerning IRAQ, in fact, goes against all that our country, our laws, and our freedoms, stand for.!!!

quote:"Beware of Wolves in Sheeps clothing." lol, Yeah!!! everytime I hear those cronies mention GOD, I cringe inside, and feel like I'm going to PUKE. Sorry all, can't help it. MY whole being GROANS!

DennyMala, I personally am beginning to think, it is an inside joke...keep it turned up to ten, and something bad might happen. "maybe it blows out the solar panels when ship is under heavy bombardment...LOL quote: quote:Originally posted by theta-ops: Of course, can we "overclock" our Solar Reactor !? quote: quote:Originally posted by SC: LOL!!! street<------>(Paranoia creeping in)!

quote:Hey, maybe when Knightblade comes out you'll be able to do that. I was hoping UCedge to edge, would allow that..lol I like the flexability of games run on the PC. xbox/ps2 etc. are just not my cup of tea. if 3000ad could get half UC into an XBOX game, I would be not only be amazed, I would reconsider my stance; however, I would buy anything 3000ad releases for the PC. BCMG and UC (all the patches and long term support) have litteraly sold me on their product line.

quote:Is this conservative enough? @ El Che, Now that's a good one!!! Straight from a conservative publication..LOL!! I have voted republican for almost 30 years, but when I point out something I disagree with today, I am immediately classified a liberal, and accused of following liberal propoganda....!! One thing this administration is doing VERY well, and that is undermining the legitimacy of ANY who disagree with THEIR actions, by debasing their character and labeling them ANTI-Patriotic or radically Liberal. As a REPUBLICAN, I was offended, that my own president would refer to me(and about HALF the American people)in such a way, and the other half would blindly reflect such an opinion. It literally behooves me, that my fellow countrymen,let alone my own president, has placed such a designation on anyone's head, who DENOUNCES the most horrible and immoral of all crimes toward any.(i.e. KILLING ON A MASS SCALE(i.e. WAR)) It has also really surprised me to see the amount of CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS(here in TEXAS), who literally hate everything this Administration has done. In presenting itself, as perfect and blameless. Most EVERY Republican I know, feels betrayed, by this president and many of our peirs. The sad truth, is that EVERY American should see the betrayal, but many will not see it until it is too late.(IMHO)

Its an ADVENTURE!! Take it slow, savour every moment of life. Dont be intimidated by death, but embrace it, when that inevitable moment comes. oh, and SAVE GAME ....alot!!!

quote: SC how long to I got to beg to be able to space crewmembers out the airlock! now THAT is something, I would "pay twice" to be able to do!!

I wondered what happen to the enthusiasm. I looked at the date of the last post, and thought.."Now, Ill never know what happened". I still think a book would be neat.

quote: John Ashcroft is the devil? Wow, he'd be amazed to hear you say that, considering he's a christian. He has the same faith as the President, and so far has not abused his power at all, unlike our old Attorney General. Mass murdering people in their homes, taking children from families with automatic machine guns, and covering for one of the worst and most immoral presidents that we have ever had. If ANY Attorney General Could be called the Devil, it would be Janet Reno. My definition of "CHRISTIAN" Does not include, Liers...(politicians)PERIOD. I have yet to see a REAL: "CHRIST LIKE" political figure. Devil's are bred to aspire toward immorality...as are POLITICIANS. Christians, and politicians, are a contradiction in terms, and CANNOT be referred to as: "one and the same"(IMHO)

Here is a link which would describe a definate collision, or intrusion; between western christianity's beliefs concerning THE MARK, and a country's political innitiation of I.D. tagging. http://netscape.com.com/Japan+school+kids+...&tag=mynetscape As for gay marriage: you know, I guess, I am one of those people, who can say: "I am not FOR gay marriage; yet, I am not AGAINST it either". The fact is: "To me, it does'nt make, a hill a beans of difference." You know what I DON,T LIKE: "Other PEOPLE who appear to have this GREAT NEED, to dictate, what others can and cannot do. These, are the SAME people, who would have you crushed, merely for existing with a view different from their own." I think the thing that astounds me the most:"is that these same people, can look you straight in the face and insist that using FORCE, is a justifiable means to achieve their version of a FREE SOCIETY." [ 07-13-2004, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: street ]

quote:Watch it El Che Bush has done a hell of a lot more for this country than ANY president has since the presidence was formed Even YOU, can't possibly believe that!! kalshion quote:You have, no right, to dictate what I can die for here in my country. Let ME put it this way, then: "You can go kill and be killed, but YOU won't be dying for ME, and MY country. My America has a whole different view as to what is termed offensive agression, and what is termed defence" You would be DYING for your AMERIKA." Nothing personal kalshion, But there are literally hoardes of americans, who feel the way I do. This country IS divided almost "right down the middle" on the whole war thing. And EACH of us on this side, see a "blind LYNCH mob mentality", following this President's methodology. Please, Excuse those of us, who would SPIT on him; were it legal to do so. [ 05-07-2004, 03:35 PM: Message edited by: street ]

quote: This spiritual hippy will not try to take your food, so when you see the dumb red-headed guy walk up your driveway, don't shoot, he's just checking to see how you're doing (being the good socialist brother that he is) That hippy, better be, more than, bullet proof!. (street--> running in yelling wildly; all the while, slamming the door, in one swift and final motion):"There's CRAZIES out there.......I need something BETTER than a little ole GUN!!"

My input?..I enjoyed reading them, maybe you should get together with SC and write a 100 page book and publish it through Bantum Press. (split the profit) only cost about $1000.00 for 500 or so. sell them through 3000 A.D. Put a $9.99 price tag on em. Hell ,they could develop into a classical series. lol

I did some of that type of positioning, while experimenting, after a certain battle and I was trying to stay alive. Using all the mines, up that fast, was a little exasperating, but they saved my butt...for awhile. The chips were down and there was little else I could do; no iridium, engines damaged, along with almost everything else. The second wave hit me after the mines expired. OUCH!! I dont want to think about it. The memory still hurts.(They were, such a good crew)

I just use the mines to distract the enemy, when being attacked by multiple cruisers or carriers, They seem to be more interested in the mines, and I become secondary. This buys me time. I have seen the crabs do a little firing, but have never SEEN the leach do anything effective.

quote:Originally posted by Andrew Presby: The BCM manual does not mention a battery. Yet I've lost my reactor, been on the dark side of a planet and seemed to have power, It would appear that this is the ultimate answer, but I have not been able to duplicate his findings, and have yet to establish a correlation between the settings, 5-10 on the SR, or any variation of influences based on the different settings. If ANYONE, finds a definative answer,as to the various SR settings, It would still be appriciated. I have about two more things to try. If neither of them verify any significant answer, I will resolve the settings, from 5-10 are NOT relevant, and move on.

quote: I'm one of those window 98SE die hards and so are alot of people I know that have used XP and went back to 98. I knew it was only a matter time until developers would buckle under the pressure Me too! Hey, let me know if it works under 98SE.

...you print an 8x10 glossy, of your Battle Cruiser MK1, and proudly hang it on the wall, in your office, at work. (who cares what the underlings think!)

quote: Im starting to get ill of reviews that says "non-intuitive keyboard layout","too many keys to memorize". Really!! now lets see...I want to fly the biggest, baddest, life like...most advanced...space battle cruiser, ever imagined....."and I want to do EVERYTHING with 4 buttons,a joystick, and a mouse!!!" hummm.............with BC/UC, I CAN do that, if I choose! "...but...but...learning is sooooo hard!"

Pssssssst!!! SC, Do ya think that we could clone YOU!!. Just look at the possibilities!!!! quote: Originally posted by Supreme Cmdr: For $19.99 you think I'm your personal developer? Gimme a break. ( QUICK..someone trick SC to medbay. And make sure the Medical Officer is on duty. Oh, and better have a couple marines around, just in case he isnt agreeable to the idea) [ 05-05-2004, 04:53 PM: Message edited by: street ]

quote:I just found out how Bush is going to pay for this and I am mad as hell now!! What did you expect??? LOL I have more than ONE bone to pick with this administration. They may as well, keep stacking them up. ---->(sarcasim)---------->"I love MY country!

quote: True and that was part of my point. I said so up top of this page. It would ruin me even if I had "privileges". I showed the article to support my assertation that the TV is a form of crowd control. I couldnt agree more,but:"a form of crowd control", is really putting it mild. There were a whole slew of Bio-feedback experiments in the mid to late 60's ;financed by the U S Government, which point to the Television, as a very effective tool for inducing the ALPHA brain state in human beings.(i.e. the Alpha Brain State is the identical state induced in sessions of hypnosis, and is also identical to the state between asleep and wakefulness. The "sleep/awake" state which the old tibetin monks would attain when reaching their meditative state." According to the books, I read, it had something to do with the refresh rate of the screen.

quote:Does getting kicked out count?? I would think so, Litvyak!!! Hell, What kind of military would it be, if EVERYONE was stupid enough to follow orders, without question??? 6 years United States Navy >>>6 Captains Mast and 3 demotions later.....lol Honorably discharged E-6,w/Honorable conditions. And I have been told:"You still scare the hell out of them."(my old Team)"