Ryan McAvoy said:
georgec said:
George Lucas said:
"I have not spoken to J.J. I’m sure that he’ll let me know when he’s got some questions."
*Beeeep* "You have no new messages" *Beeeep*
Lol
TPM was screened on UK TV yesterday and I tried to watch it. Just basically because there was literally nothing else on. And still after all these years I can't do it. It's painful, and brings back so many bad memories. Akin to (unwittingly) bumping into an old girlfriend who was nothing but a pain in the arse and ultimately got on your nerves.
Theatrical version and nothing else.
Star Wars doesn't exist as a hexology to me. If the ST is good then it will. But until that time exists, it will remain a trilogy.
If I'm gonna watch Star Wars its usually a lazy Sunday where I've nothin planned. And then the whole day is planned around them.
Late morning after breakfast and a shower, Star Wars
Mid afternnoon after roast dinner and the beers are cracked open, Empire
Early evening (7ish) ROTJ
Bliss. :)
This.
CP3S said:
They are the same price in the UK for new games.
New games cost 40 quid in England, that is about the equivalent of $60, give or take a few bucks with exchange rate fluctuations.
Played The Last of Us at a friend's place last night, then finally dropped by Gamestop to pick up my reserved copy this morning. Absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait to play more of it.
Yeah that does look very good. Looking forward to Battlefield 4 and Watchdogs personally.
Woah! $60 for a 360 game??? Ouch.
adywan said:
So America are now prepared to arm the Syrian Rebels because they say that the president has used chemical weapons. I'd be very wary of this. It was a very small amount used. Doesn't this ring alarm bells with anyone? Top experts have warned that these weapons were used by the rebels (the UN's investigator Carla del Ponte informed them about this after her investigation), in order to get the support of other nations and they were not used by Assad. But what's more worrying is that it is known that Al Qaeda is fighting alongside the rebels (same thing as what was happening in Lybia). So, if America start providing this military support, they are in danger of arming those they are supposed to be fighting against.
There are some terrible things happening over there, but is it all that we are being told it is? Rebels executed a 15 year old boy in front of his parents because they claimed he used the profit Muhammad's name in an offensive manner. And we've seen the pictures of the rebels eating one of the government soldiers hearts. Is this really the type of people that we should be helping? Also videos of Rebels training to use chemical weapons surfaced.
I'm hoping the Uk stays well out of this but the chances of that happening are slim to none. Shouldn't we be listening to those independent investigators instead of brushing their reports to one side without any evidence to refute their reports?
And, before any one suggests that this is another Anti-American post by a Brit, it isn't. I'm curious to know what you guys over there think about all this.
It's already starting, and with China, Russia and Iran supporting Assad. Oh boy. This will undoubtedly end in tears.
Brilliant post Adywan.
I was in fact replying to the implication that 1st word countries actively seek out skilled people from over countries so they can benefit their own. If skilled workers want to come and contribute then good luck to them and they will be welcomed. Not those out for a free ride off the back of working people in that country who've contributed into the system that pays for it. A few years ago I fell out of work due to redundancy and every benefit I received as a result of that was justified because I'd payed into the system for 20 years+. Why should I be content with unemployed migrants from wherever,whose sole purpose is to come to my country and enjoy the benefits its system offers without at least knowing the basics of the language and willingness to integrate with the local community? Are we all just supposed to say,"Well ya know, life was probably tough and they only want a better life." Bullshit I'm afraid. You don't get nothing for nothing. And that is the harsh reality of life. And your a deluded fool if you think otherwise. Just my opinion.
Bingowings said:
Loved Kenny
TheBoost said:
imperialscum said:
Okay again.
I do not see benefits of lax immigration policies. I support selective immigration. If a country is in need of a few skilled individuals that is completely okay. But to just accept anyone, especially to do less paid jobs (or even worse, to let them live on the state's social support) just because your own people do not wish to do it, that is stupid and could be even considered as an exploitation.
So... the unwashed masses are okay, as long as we need their skills. So if another country educates and prepares them, us 1st world nations should sweep in an take them and the benefits they create away, consequently taking a job from a skilled native worker? That's not exploitation?
But the economically disadvantaged of another country can't come here and work jobs we wont do? It's exploitative to have them come here and work, that even at the worst levels provides a better lifestyle than they could often hope for in their countries, but that is exploitative?
Sweep in and take them? What the hell are you on? Lol. Immigrants CHOOSE to come to the UK (as an example) they aren't forced. If (as an immigrant) you want to come here, do nothing, reap all thebenefits (free healthcare, education for kids, welfare) then fucking pay into the system beforehand (5 years at least) through tax and national insurance contributions and THEN you are entitled. Your not just naturally entitled. That's taking the piss.
Name me a free (or peaceful for that matter) 'Muslim' country on this planet? Where the religion of fundamental Islam has a stronghold and the people therein such a society are truly free?....tumbleweed...
TV's Frink said:
But he's right. You're so focused on "racism" as a word that you're ignoring what he's actually saying.
impscum is doing the same.
I'm not intolerant of all religions. Just Islam. I'm not racist, homophobic, intolerant to other cultures. I just don't like Islam. You can harp on about moderate Muslims all you want. You don't live in London. Moderate Muslims are what are known as 'sleepers'. They can preach about peace and so forth but if the fundamentals take hold (which they increasingly are) they will fall into line and adhere without so much as a whimper. And make no mistake about that. This is the point you are NOT getting. There will be no protests, no non conformity. Nothing. And let me inform that that is not scaremongering. You live in America, you have absolutely no idea of the reality of the situation in London.
CP3S said:
Race is a very arbitrary attribute. What it all really boils down to is being different. This difference can be skin tone, anatomical differences, cultural differences, generational differences, differences in sexual preferences, etc.
All these things go by different names, often ending in "ism", but they are all part of the same thing and spawn from the same way of thinking, and there are any number of rationales to justify them (some more reasonable than others).
I give up. You won CP3S.
^^lol^^ :p (Frinks post)
No. When you mentioned intolerance to those who are different from you, race implies intolerance or prejudice to those of the human race who are physically different from you. Be it Chinese, those from the sub continent, black, whatever. I'm talking about Religion. I have no problem with Judaism, Hindus or Sikhs, Taoism or any other. Just Islam. And that ain't down to fucking road signs in Arabic. Pardon my french.
So someone sounds like a racist? They are not racist but they sure sound like one. What? So what are they then? Someone who is against an inherently violent, repressive religion isn't a racist, but SOUNDS like a racist? Is that what you mean? If so, then don't bring that word into the debate. Because race and religion are two words that have no connection to one another. Has anyone ever regarded Muslims as 'the Muslim race'?. I don't think so somehow.
100 % correct Adywan. As for the Burka? This was just a matter of time.
A religion doesn't define it's followers by race. Any member of the human 'race' can follow any religion. A religion is a set of ideologies and beliefs that followers of that religion live their life according to. A 'white' Muslim or a 'black' Muslim is a misnomer. They are a Muslim.
race n. 1 each of the major divisions of humankind, each having distinct physical characteristics.
so disliking the religion of Islam is NOT racist.
Okay. What I'm trying to say is,why if I have a problem with the nasty influence the religion of Islam is having in UK cities am I called a racist? If you were to view my facebook page you would see i have black friends, indian friends. shit one of my best friends was black until he died from testicluar cancer 2 years ago (RIP Richie) calling me a racist is like calling Frink funny (just joshing lol)
Who's being silly? Me?
You misunderstand. My beef is not about race. Here is a little taste of what's going on in London at the moment.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/8570506/Police-covered-up-violent-campaign-to-turn-London-area-Islamic.html
Religion is not racial. So texans disliking Mexicans is ignorant because the last I looked, Mexicans pray to Jesus.