bad_karma24

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Post: #261667
Topic: "Back and to the left"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261667/action/topic#261667
Time: 15-Dec-2006 3:16 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
This may be a bit too obvious, but I can't resist:

Ted Kennedy called it "dispicable."

What? And Chappaquiddick wasn't?

There's a great scene in Nixon (another Oliver Stone film, which is very well made although historically inaccurate) where Nixon raves about how Kennedy can get drunk and kill some poor girl, the public forgives him, while he's indicted for a third rate burglary some people under him committed and they tear his head off. Kind of puts things in perspective.

Post: #261664
Topic: Favorite Character
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261664/action/topic#261664
Time: 15-Dec-2006 3:14 PM

Wedge all the way. Fett's a close second.

Post: #261645
Topic: "Back and to the left"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261645/action/topic#261645
Time: 15-Dec-2006 1:31 PM

Originally posted by: ricarleite
Anyone remember the infamous "JFK Reloaded"? I think I still got a demo copy of it on the PC that's on my parents home. I've tried to do the shots and I've come quite close...

You can download it for free now. Interesting game, I've come sort of close, but not really. *shrug* Some pretty good moments though, even though Ted Kennedy called it "dispicable."

Post: #261605
Topic: "Back and to the left"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261605/action/topic#261605
Time: 15-Dec-2006 2:01 AM

Originally posted by: ferris209

Originally posted by: skyman8081
I think that a lot of the JFK CT's overestimate the KE of bullets, or they get their information from TV and Motion Pictures.

Bullets travel slow enough that we can use the formula E=1/2mv^2 to calculate. The rifle that Oswald used had a muzzle velocity of 700 meters per second, and used 128 grain ammunition. Plugging that into the KE formula we get E=(1/2)(0.00829 kg)(700 m/s). When we calculate that, the total Kinetic energy of 2.9015 joules. For comparison, 1 joule is equivalent to 0.000239 kilocalories, the unit of measure used to measure food.

You also seem to be forgetting about Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. Even if there was a 2nd gunman who shot Kennedy with enough force to visibly knock his head back, that same amount of energy would have also been exerted on the shoot as well. Meaning that your second gunman would have had a broken collarbone, and several ribs, if he had used a rifle roferful enough to exert enough energy to knock Kennedy back and to the left.

http://planetsmilies.net/confused-smiley-17432.gif

Uh?

No, he makes a good point. Again physics disproves the Grassy Knoll.

Post: #261552
Topic: "Back and to the left"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261552/action/topic#261552
Time: 14-Dec-2006 4:57 PM

Originally posted by: auraloffalwaffle
The cine footage seems to show JFK's face getting blown off, which would strike me as consistent with a bullet from behind his head.

I saw the documentary mentioned above and I agree, it does convince me that the injuries sustained by the occupants of the car could have been caused by bullets from the book depository.

But all that tells me is that a gunman from the book depository could have caused the injuries.

It by no means proves that Oswald was the gunman or that he acted without anyone else knowing about it, let alone anyone supporting him. I'm sure the documentary makers would agree, since their focus was purely on the gunshot wounds and where the shots that caused them could have come from.

Very good point; when I made the documentary I could have obviously gone on and on and made a whole mini-series about it, but time permitting...

In any case, it is most likely that Oswald did it (assuming all shots were fired from the Depository) because not only did people see him at the time, but his prints were found on the weapon.

Post: #261550
Topic: My First YAGE
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261550/action/topic#261550
Time: 14-Dec-2006 4:54 PM

I looked it up on Acronym Finder, but got nothing except that it means "Yet Another..."

Post: #261470
Topic: "Back and to the left"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261470/action/topic#261470
Time: 14-Dec-2006 3:48 AM

That having been said, I thought that JFK was one of Oliver Stone's best films and among the top 10 films in the 90s. Sure, the conclusions are bullshit but quite a lot of work went into recreating the events surrounding his death; just look at all of the news footage, etc that they made. I may not agree with Stone's theories, but the man knows filmmaking, thats for damn sure.

Post: #261430
Topic: "Back and to the left"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261430/action/topic#261430
Time: 13-Dec-2006 9:51 PM

Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins

Originally posted by: Obi Jeewhyen
Yes, I thought it was pretty well accepted that the Oswald "lone gunman" theory was pretty much discredited, by the evidence in your thread title - as well as so much more it has filled books and books of meticulous research..

So..... tempted.... must.... resist.... arguing.... with...... peabrain.....

I don't know if I'd put it like that exactly, but as the video I made demonstrates that Oswald fired the fatal shot through elementary physics.

Post: #261400
Topic: "Back and to the left"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261400/action/topic#261400
Time: 13-Dec-2006 6:23 PM

This is for any conspiracy theorists' in the house. Does anyone here really believe that there were multiple shooters, etc involved in the assassination of JFK? I made this documentary (that's part I of III btw, the rest are on YouTube too) to put to rest most theories. But I was wondering if anyone here had any rebuttels and additional info and such.

Post: #261380
Topic: R.I.P. Peter Boyle
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261380/action/topic#261380
Time: 13-Dec-2006 3:52 PM

How sad

! I just watched TBS' two hour Everyone Loves Raymond block and was thinking, man, that guy just keeps going! He will be greatly missed...

Post: #261255
Topic: Do you have a gun?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261255/action/topic#261255
Time: 12-Dec-2006 5:30 PM

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: auximenies

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: JediSage
There are also some areas in which owning a gun is mandatory.

Really? Mandatory how? And where?

The town next to mine: Kennesaw, Georgia.

And it isn't backwoods as one would think. It is a suburb of Atlanta.

I thought you would show me one of those old laws that told people should have a gun to keep the King of England away or something... I'm amazed this sort of law was passed on a city that based on it's population and location dosen't seem to be handling with crime problems as other cities around the world. Reminds me of Quake 3 Arena Deathmatch for some reason...

Well, according to Wikipedia, it was an ordinance so its perfectly legal for them to pass it. And it does say that there is no penalty for violation, and no one has ever been charged with violating it. It seemed to me more that it was in reaction to another law that was passed, and not something that was expected to be taken seriousy (sort of like all of those joke laws that get passed when law makers are bored).

Post: #261252
Topic: Favorite Game and Movie
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261252/action/topic#261252
Time: 12-Dec-2006 5:26 PM

Movie: Lawrence of Arabia

Game: Half-Life

Post: #261202
Topic: Do you have a gun?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261202/action/topic#261202
Time: 12-Dec-2006 1:55 PM

Originally posted by: Stinky-Dinkins
Forcing citizens to own firearms is just as absurd as banning them.

I disagree, as long as its down right. We're not talking about just having a stockpile of weapons for citizens to sift through, most lawmakers are intelligent enough to educate people as well. Look at Switzerland; their mandatory firearm law has made it one of the safest and peaceful countries in Europe.

Post: #261018
Topic: Do you have a gun?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/261018/action/topic#261018
Time: 11-Dec-2006 1:25 PM

Well, in Europe it depends on the country. Obviously Switzerland will have different laws then say, Germany.

And machine guns aren't illegal in the US, as long as you have a Class III Licence. I know plenty of people who own .30 calibar machine guns (Browning M1919s) that they use for both reenacting as well as just target shooting.

EDIT: Most people use the term machine gun very broadly. It's usually defined as a squad type defense weapon, such as the M1919, M-60 or a SAW. M-16s are classified as assault rifles or automatic weapons.

Post: #260911
Topic: Do you have a gun?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/260911/action/topic#260911
Time: 10-Dec-2006 6:28 AM

The media is partly to blame, what with all their fear-mongering. We here all the time about guns being used to murder people, but we never hear stories like that old wheelchair-bound lady in New York who shot a thug attempting to rob her.

Post: #260866
Topic: Do you have a gun?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/260866/action/topic#260866
Time: 9-Dec-2006 2:18 PM

You think the US has freedom with regards to firearms? It depends on the state, but where I live (California) I cannot even begin to tell you all the restrictions placed on firearms, both extreme and understandable laws.

If you want freedom of firearms, just look at Switzerland. Target shooting is just as common for their high schoolers as baseball and football are to ours. Not to mention the fact that the government issues an assault rifle and ammunition to you on your 18th birthday...

Post: #260647
Topic: Do you have a gun?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/260647/action/topic#260647
Time: 7-Dec-2006 2:02 PM

Originally posted by: Arnie.d

Originally posted by: C3PX
I am going to assume that is a shot-gun since you were shooting at clay discs, looks like it might be something around a 16 - 20 gage. Am I wrong?
It's a shotgun but I don't know what gage

(it's not my gun, I don't own any).

Bad_karma, the M1 Garand, is that the rifle that throws out the clip when the last round is fired?

The gauge is the diameter of a shotgun barrel. Oddly enough, the calibar increases inversely to the gauge (i.e., a 12-gauge is higher calibar than a 20-gauge).

Yes, the M1 carries an 8-round clip that shoots itself off with a distinctive "ping" when the last round is fired. Probably the only disadvantage of the rifle...

Originally posted by: Luke Skywalker
You wouldnt happen to know of any place to get them do you?

I haven't seen very many gun stores that carry them. Are you in the states? If you are, you could try www.auctionarms.com, which is basically like eBay for guns, or you could get one through the Civilian Marksmanship Program (www.odcmp.com). They can get pricey though. I bought mine for $500, as did a friend of mine, but nowadays they're about $1000 or so...

Post: #260552
Topic: Some Amateur Films
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/260552/action/topic#260552
Time: 6-Dec-2006 8:29 PM

Or just one for now, currently working on getting some more up. Let me know what you guys think of it, I really had fun working on the squibs and such, I think those turned out pretty well given the circumstances. So anyways... here it is...

Post: #260551
Topic: Do you have a gun?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/260551/action/topic#260551
Time: 6-Dec-2006 8:26 PM

Being a WWII reenactor, I currently own an M1 Garand, which IMO is one of the best rifles on the market as far as durability, shooting power, etc go. Very good one rifle all around. Here's a picture of it (and me as well):

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/badkarma24/4b4ed2dc.jpg

Post: #260480
Topic: James Bond 007 Goldeneye "Royale cut"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/260480/action/topic#260480
Time: 6-Dec-2006 2:45 PM

Originally posted by: Stamper
I finished act one and will compress it and post soon.

I'm currently working on act 2, and I'm missing a music cue to complete a transition, if anyone knows where I can obtain the soundtrack, pm me ! Also I will try to include, if possible, Serra original score on the tank chase, but I don't have the CD right now, and I definetely need it. I've been browsing used stores in my area to no avail.

I have the soundtrack and would gladly PM you... but you need to turn them on first

Post: #259938
Topic: About the cave on Dagobah...
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/259938/action/topic#259938
Time: 3-Dec-2006 3:36 PM

Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
In the Zahn trilogy, Luke theorizes that a "dark Jedi" lived in that cave before Yoda arrived, and, upon arriving, Yoda killed him. But the existence of a strong presence of both the light and dark side of the force neutralized each other, thus making it a perfect hiding place from the Empire, and it also explains why Luke wasn't able to sense Yoda.

That's exactly the explanation. Though I'll admit I don't know how Kenobi stayed hidden...

Post: #259937
Topic: "Banning of OCPMovie"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/259937/action/topic#259937
Time: 3-Dec-2006 3:35 PM

You pretty much have both sides of the story. OCPMovie wasn't banned for his hand in preserving classic films, but for his pirating of others movies. It's not like you still can't contact him through his website...

Post: #259863
Topic: 4:3 to 16:9
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/259863/action/topic#259863
Time: 3-Dec-2006 3:27 AM

Are you talking about taking a full 4:3 frame and cropping the top and bottom? Premiere does it easily... you just go to the title creator and select a pre-made matte. I'm sure other video programs would have the same thing.

Post: #259818
Topic: "Banning of OCPMovie"
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/259818/action/topic#259818
Time: 2-Dec-2006 10:28 PM

I enjoy his work too, I think he has done some rather great stuff for the community. Though I do have to say I had no intention whatsoever of dropping $20 for the 2.0 CE... I'll wait for the torrent thank you very much. As for his hostility towards the X0 project, well, I'll be honest here and say that I do agree with him somewhat on the outcome of the project (though I don't know why he would think it was a publicity stunt) I don't agree with him taking it on them like that. My 2 cents... whatever... I have bigger things to worry about right now.

Post: #259625
Topic: Left-Handed Explanation for accents in the PT
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/259625/action/topic#259625
Time: 1-Dec-2006 4:02 PM

Originally posted by: Gaffer Tape
Yeah, I find it more interesting that it seems every alien race can interpret any other language thrown at them.

It seems to me that that the vast majority simply speak their native language, but they all understand Basic (which, AFIAIK, is foreign as well, its just translated to English for our ease). When I went through Europe I was hard pressed to find someone who didn't understand English (useful... as I only know German).