Darth Chaltab

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Join date: 21-Mar-2004
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Post: #310123
Topic: Deputy Dumps Man from Wheelchair to Check Disability
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/310123/action/topic#310123
Time: 13-Feb-2008 4:49 PM

Seriously, what is wrong with this woman?

Post: #309974
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309974/action/topic#309974
Time: 12-Feb-2008 10:17 PM

Mario Galaxy:

Is awesome. How could I ever have doubted you, Nintendo?

Post: #309972
Topic: Political compass: interesting test
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309972/action/topic#309972
Time: 12-Feb-2008 10:16 PM

Oh, look, he's figured out linear time! He's making such progress!

Post: #309884
Topic: Political compass: interesting test
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309884/action/topic#309884
Time: 12-Feb-2008 1:49 AM

Sweeny:

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/300/090206originalwaltonslu3.jpg

Wal-Mart started out as a mom and pop store. Actually, no, there was no mom. Just the pop.

Post: #309844
Topic: Political compass: interesting test
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309844/action/topic#309844
Time: 11-Feb-2008 10:35 PM

Sweeny, you can't be that stupid. It's not humanly possible.

Look at Microsoft for cripe's sake! Your personal opinion of Bill Gates aside, Microsoft's pursuit of profit motive has created thousands of new jobs, made personal computers easier to use, standardized computer language (even programs run on Mac OS open in what amount to windows), and given Open Source advocates a villain to unite against. When Microsoft breaks the law, they should be punished... but when they are pursuing their own interests within the boundaries of the law, they contribute to society. The same goes for any corporation.

On the new test:

Your true political self:
You are a

Social Moderate
(55% permissive)

and an...

Economic Conservative
(71% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Capitalist (71e/55s)

Yay capitalism!

Post: #309823
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309823/action/topic#309823
Time: 11-Feb-2008 8:13 PM

Wow, that sucks, Gaffer. I don't have any idea what to tell you, though. Have you tried examining the card in the PS2 main menu?

Post: #309736
Topic: Political compass: interesting test
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309736/action/topic#309736
Time: 10-Feb-2008 9:00 PM

I know Clinton is more Authoritarian than I am, but according to that, she's more economically right wing. She wants to make a national health care plan and she's economically right wing? Please.

As I said before, some of the questions don't make much sense. Just look at the first one.

If economic globalisation is inevitable, it should primarily serve humanity rather than the interests of trans-national corporations.

Why is this an either/or option? What's good for trans-national corporations is good for humanity in general because said corporations produce the goods and services that keep the world running. Now if any corporation is exploiting people unethically for their own ends, then they should be punished. But the question assumes that the profit motive of global companies is somehow intrinsically hostile to the good of humankind, which is ridiculous.

Answering that question and a few others the typically 'right wing' way changed my results from this:

http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=3.62&soc=0.31

To this:

http://www.politicalcompass.org/facebook/pcgraphpng.php?ec=7.00&soc=0.26

Post: #309683
Topic: Political compass: interesting test
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309683/action/topic#309683
Time: 10-Feb-2008 1:12 PM

Originally posted by: sean wookie

Originally posted by: C3PX
So, go with open source rather than piracy.

I do most the time, but sometimes there isn't an open source equivalent for everything.

50 Proprietary Programs We All Hate--and the OS Alternatives

That's a pretty useful list sean, thanks! Just goes to show you don't have to do illegal things to get free stuff.

Post: #309656
Topic: Political compass: interesting test
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/309656/action/topic#309656
Time: 10-Feb-2008 1:46 AM

Oh wow... I thought of making a chart pretty much exactly like this. I had no idea it was considered a legitimate spectrum.

Here's my results. Granted some of the questions I didn't have a strong opinion on and others I wasn't sure quite what they were asking. I think what put me slightly in the "Authoritarian" camp was mainly the fact that I'm opposed to abortion for reasons other than the mother's health. I tend to prefer that the government stay out of our business otherwise.

Post: #308592
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308592/action/topic#308592
Time: 30-Jan-2008 12:40 PM

Oh, it looks like there's one more SSB Brawl character besides those already mentioned:

SPOILER

Wolf O'Donnel, Starfox's non-floating head arch enemy.

END SPOILER

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Post: #308501
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308501/action/topic#308501
Time: 29-Jan-2008 3:33 PM

The full roster for Brawl has been leaked from Japan:

SPOILERS

-Mario
-Donkey Kong
-Twilight Princess Link
-Samus
-Kirby
-Fox McCloud
-Pikachu
-Diddy Kong
-Zelda
-Pit
-Meta Knight
-Pokeyman Trainer
-Ike
-Peach
-Yoshi
-Ice Climbers
-Dedede
-Bowser
-Wario
-Lucas
-Solid Snake
-Sonic the Hedgehog
-C. Falcon
-Luigi
-Jigglypuff
-Ganondorf
-ROB the Robot
-Mr. Game & Watch
-Falco Lombardi
-Ness
-Marth
-Lucario
-Olimar
-Wind Waker Link

Ridley is a boss in Samus' Sub-Space Emissary missions, however.

END SPOILERS

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Post: #308185
Topic: Scientology is going down.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308185/action/topic#308185
Time: 26-Jan-2008 4:10 PM

Originally posted by: Arnie.d

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab

Originally posted by: Arnie.d
Why does everyone hate scientology so much? What terrible things do these people do? What about freedom of religion, let everyone believe what he wants. Who cares...

It's not that simple. If Scientology was just about believing in Xenu and Thetans, I'd say, 'fine, be stupid.'

The organization behind Scientology has a well-documented history of suing anyone who tries to make the details of the faith known--the very premise of the 'religion' is a copyrighted work of science fiction. People who were big in the 'church' and got out have wound up dead. They charge members for their services and you MUST pay or you're not a member of their little cult. They basically brainwash their members over and over again until they think that the honestly have to pay out the yin-yang to be happy and mentally healthy, and these people don't even realize that exactly the opposite is happening. (Yes, they were stupid for getting into it in the first place, but it's not an excuse.)

If you want to know more, look it up here: Operation Clambake

I believe I read recently that Scientology was banished from Germany because it didn't fit the criteria of a religious organization.

Well, if you put it like that it sounds like a criminal organization.

Well, yeah.

Post: #308127
Topic: Scientology is going down.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308127/action/topic#308127
Time: 25-Jan-2008 8:58 PM

Originally posted by: Arnie.d
Why does everyone hate scientology so much? What terrible things do these people do? What about freedom of religion, let everyone believe what he wants. Who cares...

Post: #308079
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308079/action/topic#308079
Time: 25-Jan-2008 7:33 AM

Originally posted by: C3PX
For all you know Chaltab, I could be reading your memory card at this very moment.

Dun Dun DUNNNNN!

Post: #308059
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308059/action/topic#308059
Time: 24-Jan-2008 11:07 PM

Originally posted by: C3PX
Don't have a Wii so I don't keep up on that stuff. Still don't think Snake really fits the game so well. It kind of brings his character down to have him fighting against characters like Kirby and Pikachu.

Snake's own games have ridiculous plot lines! He fits in just perfectly with Kirby and Pikachu.

(For crying out loud, Snake fights a boss that can read your memory card. How can you take him seriously?)

Post: #308033
Topic: Scientology is going down.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/308033/action/topic#308033
Time: 24-Jan-2008 6:08 PM

I'm not fond of the type of person who tends to do these things, but I'm rooting for them this time. Down with the copyrighted 'religion'!

Post: #307995
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307995/action/topic#307995
Time: 24-Jan-2008 1:10 PM

Whoa, man, where you been!

Snake was announced for Brawl when the game was unveiled at E3 2006!

Post: #307694
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307694/action/topic#307694
Time: 22-Jan-2008 10:13 PM

Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Yeah, when I saw Ness's name on the list I was about to be so happy since I'd heard so many rumors that Lucas was completely replacing him. But then I noticed Geno on the end of the list, and I just don't buy it. It'd be nice, but I somehow doubt it. Did you get this from SSBB Dojo?

No, it's not up there.

Though Ness, JigglyPuff, and Lucario have been confirmed, accidentally, by Nintendo of America. Geno, Krystal, Ridley, Falco, Game and Watch, Ganondorf, Bowser Jr, Black Shadow, Marth, Midna and Mewtwo, however, have yet to be confirmed.

Post: #307625
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307625/action/topic#307625
Time: 22-Jan-2008 2:52 PM

Originally posted by: sean wookie
Spoiler
Final Roster for Brawl.
Not so sure of its validity but it sounds real.

The Final Roster
-Mario
-Donkey kong
-Link
-Samus
-Kirby
-Fox
-Pikachy
-Diddy kong
-Zelda
-Pit
-Meta knight
-PKMN trainer
-Ike
-Peach
-Yoshi
-Ice Climbers
-Dedede
-Bowser
-Wario
-Lucas
-Snake
-Sonic
-C. Falcon
-Luigi
-Jigglypuff
-Ganondorf
-Mr. Game & Watch
-Mewtwo
-Falco
-Ness
-Marth
-Bowser Jr.
-Black Shadow
-Krystal
-Lucario
-Olimar
-Takamaru
-Ridley
-Midna
-Geno

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4959/1200981735260tc9.jpg

Geno and Krystal? Yeah, that seems really friggin unlikely. Geno is obscure and Krystal sucks. Falco is unlikely unless he's completely revamped, and if Bowser Jr. is in this game, I will punch a wall. There's no way Bowser Jr. deserves to be in the game more than any of the elder Koopalings.

Post: #307236
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307236/action/topic#307236
Time: 20-Jan-2008 4:02 PM

I have a similar opinion to C3PX, I guess. I've not bought a game guide since... Geez, probably Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, back in 2000*. They're just too expensive when the internet is there for free. I understand if you're trying to find everything in a big complex RPG it's nice to have the book there so you don't have to run back and forth to the computer, but otherwise, it's not worth the money.

*Well, I also have the Starcraft guides, but those came with the BattleChest--both games and both guides for ten bucks.

Post: #307025
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307025/action/topic#307025
Time: 19-Jan-2008 1:00 PM

In that case, I guess the lesson is "If you see that Wal-Mart has screwed up, exploit it."

Post: #307002
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/307002/action/topic#307002
Time: 19-Jan-2008 11:36 AM

"Don't be an idiot and you'll save ten dollars."

Post: #306918
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/306918/action/topic#306918
Time: 19-Jan-2008 1:39 AM

Yeah. It's just the price of running my Wii on such a large HD screen.

It still looks great when I take my mind off the visuals and just play, though. And it's really not that much worse than the aliasing in Assassin's Creed in 1080i.

Post: #306888
Topic: Video Games - a general discussion thread
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/306888/action/topic#306888
Time: 18-Jan-2008 7:24 PM

Woo. Finally got Super Mario Galaxy. Now at twelve stars and counting.

This game is fun, and a good deal harder than the reviews I saw made it out to be. My only real complaint at the moment is the copious amounts of jaggies.

Post: #306842
Topic: RIP: Bobby Fischer
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/306842/action/topic#306842
Time: 18-Jan-2008 12:27 PM

Over the years, Fischer gave occasional interviews with a radio station in the Philippines, often digressing into anti-Semitic rants and accusing American officials of hounding him.

He praised the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, saying America should be "wiped out," and described Jews as "thieving, lying bastards."

Eh, I say good riddance.