starkiller

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Post: #163036
Topic: Should Stanley Tookie Williams have been executed?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/163036/action/topic#163036
Time: 13-Dec-2005 6:38 PM

1. In regards to the 4 specific murders, he described to others the gurgling sound his victims' bodies made after he shot them. The shotgun shells were shown to be fired from a shotgun he had purchased. 2 deaths were robberies. 2 deaths were him getting rid of witnesses.

2. As a co-founder of the crips, he could be considered responsible for the thousands of deaths in crip-related violence over the years.

Post: #162947
Topic: Should Stanley Tookie Williams have been executed?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162947/action/topic#162947
Time: 13-Dec-2005 10:02 AM

Originally posted by: ricardo
i honestly think he'd do better if he were alive, committed to his message of nonviolence and anti-gang literature. This will probably sound callous and harsh, but he can do good in death, by showing the people that if you need to suffer the consequences of your actions. No one in this world seems to want to take responsibility for what they do.
I smoked for 40 years. Now I have lung cancer and I'm going to sue the cigarette companies for allowing me to smoke.
I ate McDonalds food daily, now I'm a 500 pound blubber ball. McDonalds is to blame!

Originally posted by: sybeman
That guilt will stay with him.

Interesting, they said on the news today that he showed no remorse.

I have the feeling I'm going to hear from all of you for this:

I am for the death penalty. In fact, I'm for making executions public (don't know exactly how...pay-per-view could help repay the state for the cost of incarceration) and for speeding the processing of death row inmates.

The death penalty should be a deterrant. By putting it behind closed doors and prolonging it by 20-30 years, the public feels detached from the crimes and the person that committed them. I think a lot of people simply don't understand the consequences because they don't see what things are like. Scared Straight had affects on a generation.

'Tookie' here was convicted in 1981, when I was 1 year old, the year Empire Strikes Back came out. It took almost 25 years for this to happen. I had never heard of the guy until recently when they started talking about this execution. Does his death mean anything to me? No, not really.

Post: #162738
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/162738/action/topic#162738
Time: 12-Dec-2005 2:23 PM

I would just like to take this moment to briefly praise the display of intelligence on the part of Mike Sherman when he argued that Samkon Gado was out of the pocket when he was wrongly charged with intentional grounding. Saved the Packers from a safety and the loss. Kept the game tied so that we could win the game in the overtime.

I'd also like to thank Sean Rogers, DT of the Detroit Lions. If he hadn't thrown Gado to the ground when they were both already out of bounds, we wouldn't have gotten that extra 15 yards and first down in the overtime.

Post: #160812
Topic: Movies you enjoy even though you know they're bad
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/160812/action/topic#160812
Time: 5-Dec-2005 3:23 PM

Maybe not bad, more like obscure:
Murder By Death

Post: #159477
Topic: What do you use to d-load music?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/159477/action/topic#159477
Time: 30-Nov-2005 9:43 AM

I get music the old fashioned way. I Google it. I also found that a site called alltheweb.com that has a special audio search.

No P2P sharing for me.

Post: #159273
Topic: France
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/159273/action/topic#159273
Time: 29-Nov-2005 6:23 PM

I suppose I'm willing to give this a try.

Suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.
I walk about 0.3 miles to work every day, so its really hard for me to see homeless people there. At work, oh, I'm sure that some of the people that walk into the library are homeless, but I don't ask. I can only think of one person that looked homeless in the library.

However, if I have to drive into downtown Cleveland, I see a fair number of homeless. I'd have to say they are mostly 30+ years old. I don't recall ever seeing kids.

Post: #159139
Topic: Building a PC!!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/159139/action/topic#159139
Time: 29-Nov-2005 10:32 AM

That GeForce sounds like the same video card I have.

The last I heard, nividia chips tend to have more power than the comparable ATI chips, but I don't know if those two are comparable.

Post: #158396
Topic: Get rid of the internet!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/158396/action/topic#158396
Time: 27-Nov-2005 4:29 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab

Originally posted by: starkiller
Sean, I believe I can top that for lunacy:

VHEMT- The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement

I saw a news article online about them just over a week ago.

Oh. Em. Eff. Gee.

That's a pretty good Woody Allen impression...

Post: #158335
Topic: Another prequel vs. OT Discrepancy
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/158335/action/topic#158335
Time: 27-Nov-2005 9:04 AM

Let me know what you think...

PALPATINE: I thought not. It's not a story the Jedi would tell you. It's a Sith legend. Darth Plagueis was a Dark Lord of the Sith, so powerful and so wise he could use the Force to influence the midi-chlorians to create life ... He had such a knowledge of the dark side that he could even keep the ones he cared about from dying.

ANAKIN: He could actually save people from death?

PALPATINE: The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.

ANAKIN: What happened to him?

PALPATINE: He became so powerful . . . the only thing he was afraid of was losing his power, which eventually, of course, he did. Unfortunately, he taught his apprentice everything he knew, then his apprentice killed him in his sleep. (smiles) Plagueis never saw it coming. It's ironic he could save others from death, but not himself.

ANAKIN: Is it possible to learn this power?

PALPATINE: Not from a Jedi. Now, from A New Hope:
VADER: He is here...

TARKIN: Obi-Wan Kenobi! What makes you think so?

VADER: A tremor in the Force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master.

TARKIN: Surely he must be dead by now.

VADER: Don't underestimate the power of the Force.

Now, maybe its just me, but does that sound like Vader is implying Obi-Wan Kenobi could extend his life by using the Force? But we just read the extending one's life with the Force is a Dark Side thing??

Post: #158334
Topic: Get rid of the internet!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/158334/action/topic#158334
Time: 27-Nov-2005 8:56 AM

Sean, I believe I can top that for lunacy:

VHEMT- The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement

I saw a news article online about them just over a week ago.

Post: #158017
Topic: Shadows of the Empire - a TV show idea?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/158017/action/topic#158017
Time: 25-Nov-2005 10:40 PM

I've never played the game, I wonder how closely it follows to the book.

If it was done right (that must be empahasized), I would not be opposed to seeing some of the books translated into a CGI TV show.

Post: #157714
Topic: Can someone explain to me Star Wars: Galaxies?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/157714/action/topic#157714
Time: 24-Nov-2005 9:57 AM

Before you begin SWG, take a look at the Star Wars Combine.

Its far more realistic, browser-based and FREE.

Post: #157236
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/157236/action/topic#157236
Time: 22-Nov-2005 1:46 PM

Originally posted by: Bossk

Originally posted by: starkiller
The Fumble (1988 AFC Championship against the Broncos). In the Wikipedia.
The Drive (1987 AFC Championship against the Broncos). In the Wikipedia.
The Shot. (1989 NBA playoffs against the Bulls). In the Wikipedia.
The Shot II. (1993- Jordan sinks it again in the playoffs to beat the Cavs).

All symptoms of the same curse.

I'm proud knowing Chicago is responsible for two of those.

And I would just like to say "Eat me" to Brett Favre and the Packers for not beating the ViQueens last night. WHY DIDN'T YOU BLOCK EDINGER!?!?!?!?! THE BEARS WOULD'VE HAD A THREE GAME LEAD IN THE NORTH!!!!

You cannot assign credit to Chicago. You can only assign credit to Michael Jordan.

There is another item of the curse, but it doesn't have a specific name.
1997 World Series: Jose Mesa blew the save, allowing game 7 to be tied in the 9th. In the 11th, a single by...Edgar Rentaria, drove home the winning run for the Marlins.
The engraver in the back already had the name 'Chad Ogea' on a plate for the World Series MVP award.

Post: #157058
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/157058/action/topic#157058
Time: 21-Nov-2005 8:13 PM

Originally posted by: Warbler
And I have a theory that Philly is forever cursed with never win another championship.

Cleveland hasn't had a major champion since the 1964 Cleveland Browns.

Welcome to the club.

The Cleveland curse is referred to the Curse of Rocky Colavito, named for a very popular baseball player that was traded from the Indians to the Detroit Tigers in 1960. Originally it is ONLY applied to the Indians, but is has slowly grown to encompass all sports. You can read about the curse in Wikipedia.

The Fumble (1988 AFC Championship against the Broncos). In the Wikipedia.
The Drive (1987 AFC Championship against the Broncos). In the Wikipedia.
The Shot. (1989 NBA playoffs against the Bulls). In the Wikipedia.
The Shot II. (1993- Jordan sinks it again in the playoffs to beat the Cavs).

All symptoms of the same curse.

Post: #156895
Topic: Bengals fan wore an orange and black stormtrooper costume at today's game!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156895/action/topic#156895
Time: 21-Nov-2005 9:50 AM

Originally posted by: JarHead413
Thats totally awesome......cool. And he's body surfing over some old(ish) people.....old people are just funny in and of themselves. They existed when star wars owned the world.

Also, it is really weird because not once in my life before this have I seen a non-white stormtrooper......i'd like to see other soloors...maybe photoshopped. (on second thought...those black ones and gray ones in Battlefront and ESB)

Well, technically the ones in ESB are not actually Stormtroopers, those are the specially trained AT-AT Drivers. The helmets are very similar to stormtrooper ones.

I've seen a jet-black stormtrooper in a TV show (i.e. it was fan armor).

Post: #156784
Topic: Best. Firefox. Extension. Ever.
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156784/action/topic#156784
Time: 20-Nov-2005 9:30 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
What is Hammertime? Sounds like something from Mario.

My god, it really IS just like that commercial.

"Can't Touch This" is the song that gave rapper MC Hammer his 15 minutes of fame.
I found a 30 second sample...
Can't Touch This

Post: #156706
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156706/action/topic#156706
Time: 20-Nov-2005 3:50 PM

Originally posted by: PSYCHO_DAYV
NICE BLADE RUNNER REFERENCE.

That's where I heard it...

I know the expression, and I've heard it before, but I can never seem to remember where.

BTW: Giants are leading Philly 20-17 with 7:33 left in the game.

Post: #156684
Topic: Was the Frankenstein Walk Shortened in ROTS DVD?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156684/action/topic#156684
Time: 20-Nov-2005 2:46 PM

Originally posted by: 20th Century MarkI agree! Personally, I was dissappointed with ALL the deleted scenes. I was hoping for one of Yoda 'talkin' to Qui-Gon. I also think the '1138' easter egg is lame. Where is the blooper reel? I love all the other blooper reels and I was looking forward to seeing one for Sith.

By leaving ta blooper reel off this disk, Lucas has something to entice us with later.

Post: #156672
Topic: Merry Christmas!
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156672/action/topic#156672
Time: 20-Nov-2005 1:58 PM

Someone who has too much time on their hands...

Post: #156642
Topic: NFL
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156642/action/topic#156642
Time: 20-Nov-2005 10:22 AM

Originally posted by: Warbler
yes, the team is pretty much falling apart. They are no longer motivated. They have lost focus. The dumb, stupid mistakes made by Reid and Mcnabb have cause the team to loss alot of respect and trust in them. They team no longer has confidence in Reid and Mcnabb. I don't see any way possible for Reid to be able to fix this. I can't believe it. This was supposed to be the year the Eagles finaly won a Superbowl, and this s*** happens.

How could they have fallen apart this fast?

The candle that burns twice as bright lasts half as long.

Post: #156425
Topic: is there any Star Trek Enterprise fans here?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156425/action/topic#156425
Time: 19-Nov-2005 10:16 AM

Originally posted by: skyjedi2005
speaking of quantum leap, what about the episode of enterprise that has the late dean stockwell as a villain. Quantum leap reunion?

Season 1...that's all I can remember from memory.
*checks imdb
Episode 1.21, Detained, character was named Colonel Grat

Um, FYI, he doesn't appear to be dead. I'm sure he's been late for many things in his life, but I don't think he's 'late' in that respect.

Post: #156152
Topic: is there any Star Trek Enterprise fans here?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156152/action/topic#156152
Time: 17-Nov-2005 10:32 PM

Originally posted by: MST

I think Berman just said that mainly because it freed him to mostly overlook the previously established timelines and "sexify" the show with the half nude shots of T'Pol in the decon chamber.

Half nude you say...I think I must have missed that episode, damn! I really liked Scott Bakula as Captain Archer, but maybe that's just a throwback to my Quantum Leap days.

That was one of the first episodes of the show. T'Pol and Trip get exposed on a planet, and they don't know what kind of alien bacteria might have come up with them, so they have to straight into decon, where they slather themselves (and each other if I recall) with this anti-bacterial paste.

Post: #156093
Topic: is there any Star Trek Enterprise fans here?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156093/action/topic#156093
Time: 17-Nov-2005 6:28 PM

Originally posted by: JediSage
I thought Voyager's characters had GREAT potential. With the exception of the Doctor, Neelix, and Seven...none of them lived up the hype.

In terms of character, I may have to agree.
However there was a...different hype surrounding the addition of Jeri Ryan, and I don't think anyone would dispute that she DID stand up to that hype just fine.

Post: #156034
Topic: Silly Pics
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/156034/action/topic#156034
Time: 17-Nov-2005 3:40 PM

Originally posted by: Adamwankenobi

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a12/Adamwankenobi/Skybush.jpg

The verdict of history gets an early edition...

When did Dan Rather start working for SkyNews??

Post: #155415
Topic: What the Hell is Going on in France?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/155415/action/topic#155415
Time: 15-Nov-2005 3:32 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
What about F?

f. has no idea what the words he's using mean

Personally, I think thats covered under 'b. is a complete moron' but that's just my opinion on it.