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[snip] (...) Ah, I see. [snip] (...) Well if 5 Arab armies had not attacked them they probably would not have. (...) *If* it meant peace then yes I do think Israel would hand back the West Bank. That was why Barak was elected and offered peace to (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Let me begin my "pro-American" Rant by saying that I do truely love Canada, in my heart it is a very close second to the nation of my birth, so please do not construe my remarks as "anti-Canadian", as that is not how I intend them. But I certainly (...) (22 years ago, 14-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I just can't help myself... Urge too irresistible... Must quote _Full Metal Jacket_... ARGH! Forgive me... --- Pogue Colonel: Marine, what is that button on your body armor? Private Joker: A peace symbol, sir. Pogue Colonel: Where'd you get it? (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I love the smell of napalm in the morning. :-) Bruce (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I believe that the most un-American place in the world right now is America. If this 'wonderful' country was founded on 'freedom' and the 'Pursuit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness', it ain't showing right now. 'America-Love it or (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes, I know it's a big IF! Scott A =+= Have you inspected Arthur’s Seat yet? (URL) reasonable man adapts himself to suit his environment. An unreasonable man persists in attempting to adapt his environment to suit himself. Therefore, all (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The incident in chat motivated me to post, yes, but it was just the straw that broke the camel's back. People can only take so much abuse, and I reached my limit. (...) I personally find the rampant castle bashing, and that image especially, (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) lol. A very adult statement! (...) Thanks for your view! (...) On Israel's terms? (...) ...and the way to cut-off Hammas is with the education of their support, not killing civilians. But remember, there are extremists on both sides... and (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I see. I suppose my problem is that I don't view this as a "conservatives" v "liberals" issue. (...) Hmm. That sounds a little vague. Her reporting appears very selective to me. (...) Perhaps they should never have invaded in '67? *If* it (...) (22 years ago, 13-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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In lugnet.space, Jeff Stembel writes: <SNIP> (...) Jeff your post is mainly motivated by an incident in BrickLUG chat, and I'm sorry you felt the need to bring it up here. I'm sorry you think the "distasteful and mildly offensive" nature of one (...) (22 years ago, 12-May-02, to lugnet.space, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Grow up. (...) Do you really think so? I really don't. The Intifada is a result of (...) What we are talking about here are two separate issues, which have been uniquely intertwined by Islamic extremists. First, you have the issue of autonomy (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) side (...) The statement was a validation of Mona Charen not mindlessly accepting Government Propaganda from either side of the issue. (...) Primary source research, not the "News." (...) they (...) 18 months of suicide bombings will have that (...) (22 years ago, 11-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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I'm gonna conclude this discussion over in .off-topic.fun! (Cause we’ve already done ‘nuff damage to .starwars…) (...) Actually, I'm sorry to say that the geekey tendencies inherent in your *field of study negates any ‘extra-credit-bonus’ you’d (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.people)
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(...) I'm a full-blown, stinkin' English major, so 6 points. (I read the book 4 times, so do I get extra credit for that?). I'm convinced my SW LEGO addiction is a subverted manifestation of my love for classic literature... *mo ducks to avoid the (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) Uterus jokes are hysterical! Dave! (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) For those of you (like me) who are only vaguely familiar with the literary works of Edward Morgan Forster here’s a link of explanation: (URL) looked this up cause the whole reference ‘just went over my head.’ Well, we all don’t have *brains as (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) E.M. Forster would be rolling in his grave - "womb with a view." With only four months to go, gotta get me one of those ;). mo www.galacticbrick.com (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.starwars)
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(...) I donot disagree, just found the news interesting how fiction and reality are very very close on this subject. =) -Ahui <snip> (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) That is *not* what I asked (...) Not "the facts", just the "facts at hand"? What are her information sources? AIPAC? (...) They may not be the "evil oppressors Palestinians portray them to be", but they are still evil oppressors. Just take a (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) subject (...) Well I have been reading her articles for about 2 years now. She does not side with either conservatives or liberals all the time. Her opinions (and I do understand it is an opinion) are formed with the facts at hand. The simple (...) (22 years ago, 10-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Thanks, that means alot to me. Better to do the right thing. One other thing, I used peoples names to make some of my points, this was kinda not cool after I thought about it. My appologies in using peoples names from the Mecha group to solidify my (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Eric, I know how you feel. I once posted content that would have better been kept to myself, and I got slammed. It felt like everyone was attacking and I had no help. Since then I have learned to examine the content from all points before posting (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Thanks Tom, I really don't want you to be mad at me. I hope you except my appologies as well. Good luck. Sincerly, Eric Sophie (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) But did everyone else? Was this a private email, or a post that others can look up? (...) Understandable. (...) Perfectly understandable ;-) (...) Ohhhh, DEFINITELY. If all your requests were via private email, rather than posts, how the heck (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Dave, I got the point from Eric's posts in .debate. I can't help the fact that he NEVER mentioned that you (and others) were actively attempting to become curators. He simply stated noone would step up to a curator position. That's quite different (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well now, THAT is a legitimate complaint. Then again, this is the first mention of that in .debate. I'm curious as to why Suz took the time to update the links, rather than just take the time to set you up as curator. Perhaps you need to ping (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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(...) More objective reporting from Mona. Has she ever criticized Israel? Even if every word were true, and the reality were worse, it does not justify what the Israeli’s are doing. As my granny used to say: two wrongs do not make a right. I would (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Dave thanks for the support and thanks for being so cool about this whole thing. I still promise to be more careful. Hugs Eric (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) It was a simple misunderstanding, Eric, that's all. (...) Eric, you knew long ago that I'd asked for the curatorship of .build.mecha. You also knew of my frustration watching as other curators were named, but not for .build.mecha. When I (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Becasue I care about the community I'd like to give myself and everyone another chance at promoting a better understanding. Let me start by saying, I'm sorry for all the hassle. I should have posted within my Lug group asking and encouraging a (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) No, Eric expected the curator of .build.mecha to update the links. That's a tough thing to request when no curator has been named. If the curator doesn't do the job then go to the next higher source. Locical? yep. (...) and again I point out (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Really? When did this process start? Suz appoints the curators last time I checked, not the groups themselves. I've had quite a few people ask when I am going to update .org.us.lugola. I have to point out that I'm not the curator. (...) Some (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Darn right! Far too many times has info been 'given' by one of LUGNET's policemen (myself included), only to be corrected by Suz at a later time. I learned my lesson long ago to let the 'official' source answer rather than to incur the wrath (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.admin.curators, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) The link now refers to the April 26th article, the May 3rd is worth reading too. (URL) only ignoring the problem would make it go away) -Mike Petrucelli (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) This statement alone is more than enough to TICK ME OFF! There is no laziness involved at all. I have the FTX knowledge and gumption to get the job done. Funny thing about the .build.mecha page though...when I go to it, I see no discernable (...) (22 years ago, 9-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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(...) don't. Eric: Your use of creative energy has been all wrong. Basically, you whined to get your way. You spent a lot of time whining and rejecting the helpful advice of others who know whereof they speak. You say you don't have time to do a (...) (22 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Alright already, stop being so mean. (URL) (22 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Goodbye. (22 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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To Eric: The way you went about this whole issue was wrong. Your comments left a bad taste in my mouth. I, along with most others, respect Suz commitment to us but understand the she isn't Superman and can't do all. Trying to keep up my own pages (...) (22 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yeeesss, you seem to understand this... (...) Yeeesss, you seem to understand this... (...) Oh dang, you were doing so well there for a moment, but then you lost the logical conclusion... (...) The help is out there. It's called FTX docs and (...) (22 years ago, 8-May-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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