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by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: DirectX 11 OTW
Replies: 27
Views: 1672

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Duper wrote:You can't run vista on Dx9
I think you've been drinking too much Duper, your sentences are backwards.
by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Chalk another up for \"global warming\"
Replies: 53
Views: 4889

Woodchip, are you trying to suggest that we should set more forests on fire?
by TIGERassault
Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: The Defamation of Religion Act
Replies: 45
Views: 5046

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Tiger, if this was solely about religious hate crimes and encouraging peace, I'd be all for it. However, as it stands, this act goes too far by encroaching on the freedom of speech built into our Constitution. Yes, of course there are times people say incredibly moronic things, and the religious rh...
by TIGERassault
Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Enemies at the gates? Try already inside-
Replies: 13
Views: 1211

Question: why can't he get a visa?

Also, I'd think that an immigrant would have to be pretty god damn sneaky to be killing people and selling drugs without being arrested, let alone when he's still being monitored for welfare benefits!
by TIGERassault
Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:06 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: DirectX 11 OTW
Replies: 27
Views: 1672

Halo2 and Shadowrun are really classed more as Vista-exclusive than Dx10 exclusive.
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:28 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: DirectX 11 OTW
Replies: 27
Views: 1672

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Sirius wrote:Pretty sure Bubbalou wasn't being serious there.
Yeah, but I was just getting really fed up with the big-companies-like-to-take-advantage-of-customers jokes and stereotypes.
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:22 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: The Defamation of Religion Act
Replies: 45
Views: 5046

Well I'm all for it! While it is primarily there to put an end to the West making a bad reputation of Islam with it's media (and E&C Forums, *cough*ahem*), it also helps in many other parts of the world, as being against a religion isn't just about Islam there. And no, this is neither going to a...
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:40 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Wasn't this settled by JFK?
Replies: 34
Views: 2435

Meh. Since the Cold War was pretty much a dud, with neither side initiating a proper serious attack, most people just don't perceive Russia's actions as much of a threat anymore.
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:38 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: DirectX 11 OTW
Replies: 27
Views: 1672

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Well, you can't say anything bad about a new DirectX being released! Except for DirectX turning Vista-exclusive. But I sincerely doubt there'll be anyone still using XP and expecting to be able to run all the new games once they start only using post-Dx9 properly. So does this mean when windows 7 co...
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:34 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: A \"calling\"...
Replies: 39
Views: 4001

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Bet51987 wrote:I'm going to wait until he does before I go out with someone else.
Umm... I don't quite see why you want to do this... but here's to hoping that he isn't thinking the same way you are; otherwise, you're gonna be stuck for a while!
by TIGERassault
Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: The Dark Knight
Replies: 30
Views: 2956

I have honestly never heard of the movie before this thread.
by TIGERassault
Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:51 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Batman
Replies: 15
Views: 2125

Hmm... I'd say Bruce Wayne.



*runs*
by TIGERassault
Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:44 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: What do you score?
Replies: 17
Views: 1987

Okay, lets see what ones I did get right: * Followers of the two major branches of Islam are seeking political control in Iraq. One branch is the Shi'a, whose members are known as Shiites. Can you name the other one? * Since the start of military action in Iraq, about how many U.S. military personne...
by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: FARC and CHE
Replies: 12
Views: 1523

Stop the presses! Revolting people respect revolutionary leaders! Front page news!
by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 19, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Zondervan under fire.
Replies: 19
Views: 1590

It's a tough issue, because it's not clear whether the actual line does mention homosexuality as a sin or not. As for other matters, yes the publisher is partially legally responsible for what the books they publish say. And Will, they aren't being held directly responsible for the attacks other peo...
by TIGERassault
Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:51 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: T. Boone Pickens to the Rescue.
Replies: 37
Views: 3454

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Tiger. Not here. We've had a number or rallys and the like by activist trying to stop wind mill farms for various reasons. ie. visually polluting the landscape, killing birds. you name it. I've lived in the northwest nearly ALL of my 43+ years. And quite frankly I'm more than ready to send everyone...
by TIGERassault
Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:11 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: T. Boone Pickens to the Rescue.
Replies: 37
Views: 3454

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Duper wrote:or kill birds with wind mills (yeah, right)
Duper, that is one heck of a ridiculous strawman you made there. Especially as those "tree huggers" specifically WANT more windmills as the alternative to fossil fuel-powered electricity.

You should feel bad.
by TIGERassault
Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:02 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Forumers who play Descent
Replies: 45
Views: 4664

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Sirius wrote:(I'd pick physics, really)
Nowadays videogame developers don't make their own physics engine, they buy a pre-made one.
by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:08 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Inspiration to find alternative fuels...
Replies: 10
Views: 1318

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[Imports of Oil tnto the US by Country of Origin]
In terms of crude oil, the countries that export the most to America are:
Canada (59k)
Saudi Arabia (44k)
Mexico (38k)
Will Robinson wrote:Canada, Mexico and Argentina are our top three suppliers I believe.
Argentina? Where'd you hear that from?
by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic:
Replies: 14
Views: 2071

Re:

Will Robinson wrote:I'm allowed to consume as much food as I can afford,
Actually, you'd be well and truly dead if you tried that.
by TIGERassault
Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:17 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Inspiration to find alternative fuels...
Replies: 10
Views: 1318

Considering that Canada is the country that exports the most oil to the US...
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Self Government?
Replies: 11
Views: 871

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Nobody represents here because there is no longer any money to be had in it. Being internationally politically correct has put any foreign interests before all domestic ones. We must satisfy the rest of the world before we can tend to our own issues or we are selfish and evil. But at the same time ...
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Why I Love Black Folk
Replies: 26
Views: 1982

Umm...




My response is only going to make you angrier.
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:44 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Self Government?
Replies: 11
Views: 871

In other words, you're just here to say \"watch out for corrupt governments\"? Or am I missing something?
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: 100 times my current broadband speed? Yes please!
Replies: 8
Views: 1370

Actually, that's all relative to Australian internet. Speeding that up by 100 times would still produce an end connection slower than broadband.
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:38 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Pat Buchanan, Nazi
Replies: 9
Views: 928

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Duper wrote:heh, there is only one race. the Human race.
Aw crap, I've been duped! Somebody sold me tickets for a horse race!

:D
Duper wrote:different peoples and cultures are not technically "races".
Yes they are. Words can have more than one meaning y'know.
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:25 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Reason for the food crisis..
Replies: 40
Views: 3847

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MD-1118 wrote:What would you call a person whose diet primarily consists of dairy products?
Fat.
Seriously though, regular milk has a ridiculously high amount of fat in it. It's really something you need to watch out for.
by TIGERassault
Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:22 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Pat Buchanan, Nazi
Replies: 9
Views: 928

Gee, talk about a misleading thread! Those comments are taken entirely out of context, Buchanan isn't particularly racist and isn't trying to form some sort of master race. Wikipedia said it best: 'Buchanan says he supports \"equal justice under law,\" and opposes \"reverse discrimina...
by TIGERassault
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:43 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: So what does this say about Pres. Bush?
Replies: 35
Views: 3201

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I think we already deduced enough that Bush was a bad president. Compared to what President that was good? Just about all American presidents other than Nixon were better than he is. He is not American, he is from Ireland. He just likes to think he is. :roll: This is an American forum, any threads ...
by TIGERassault
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:41 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Boys get detention..
Replies: 21
Views: 1507

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I'm not talking about learning about other religions/cultures/etc. (that's common in the US as well), I'm talking about students being forced to participate in religious acts. Like I said, often considered acceptable, as long as it's not overdone. Is your school Alsager High School in England, the ...
by TIGERassault
Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:35 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Reason for the food crisis..
Replies: 40
Views: 3847

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Oh, as a side note: my mom was shopping the other day and bought some generic-brand honey nut cheerios (wheat and oats, although it does contain some "modified" corn starch, whatever the hell that means), and she said that the generic-brand corn flakes were actually cheaper ! I think that...
by TIGERassault
Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Yellow Cake
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

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Lothar wrote:"The cake is a lie" to "the whole yellow cake thing was a forgery" is a bit of a stretch.
Yeah. I was wondering whether it was some sort of clever rephrasing or whether it was entirely coincidental.
by TIGERassault
Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Yellow Cake
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

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Who died and made us God, the only ones 'allowed' to dictate how the world is run? I never hear about Lithuania making a world-changing decision, or Chile's protests concerning global warming. I never heard of the phrase "Lithuania: World Police" before. Which pretty much sums it up. Smal...
by TIGERassault
Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: So what does this say about Pres. Bush?
Replies: 35
Views: 3201

I think we already deduced enough that Bush was a bad president.
by TIGERassault
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Boys get detention..
Replies: 21
Views: 1507

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Do they dare force the Muslim students to participate in christian religious activity? I bet they don't. Yes they do. In fact, my own school had an "all students must attend religion classes" rule. Now, what did we learn about making baseless accusations? Wait a sec, you guys are claiming...
by TIGERassault
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:33 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Yellow Cake
Replies: 21
Views: 1350

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Ferno wrote:the whole yellow cake thing was a forgery.
Jumping the bandwagon again, eh Ferno? :D
by TIGERassault
Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:30 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Greets from Disneyland!!
Replies: 6
Views: 660

I've been to Disneyland Paris twice. It didn't really appeal to me.
by TIGERassault
Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:43 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: What does America stand for?
Replies: 24
Views: 1788

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Note: she said, "letting me”. Well for that, I can't actually think of a country that doesn't let you do that. Unless somebody's been listening to TB's rants and now believes all Muslim-run countries are anti-puppy. When was there an era where an animal was part of the family? :? I always figu...
by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:34 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: What does America stand for?
Replies: 24
Views: 1788

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Thanks America, for letting me ... see a puppy as an equal part of a family. Wrong era Bet. Animals, including puppies and kittens and whatever other ones people generally feel more sympathetic to, are still seen as not as 'living' as humans. There's no way they'd be majorly considered an equal wit...
by TIGERassault
Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Boys get detention..
Replies: 21
Views: 1507

$10 says that this is just the Daily Mail's way of making an incident that's really just disobedience for the teacher look like the teacher's a religious nuthead. Teaching about other religions is common practice in European schools. And it didn't even do a very good job either. I mean, \"my da...