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(...) So, by your "logic", was FDR 135 times worse than OBL? Or were you merely trolling? :-) JOHN (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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"Dave Schuler" <orrex@excite.com> wrote in message news:I3osE0.EJL@lugnet.com... (...) 1,000th US (...) Laden, (...) thousands (...) sake of (...) mention (...) The main difference is that soldiers are asking for it. They are paying for bad US (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Now that (URL) George W. Bush has killed> his 1,000th US citizen in Iraq, does that make him approximately 33% as bad as Osama bin Laden, who killed about 3,000 people in the WTC? Oh, wait--Bush has killed thousands more than that, when you factor (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) "Once"? :-) But they could still be Communists regardless of acceptablity. -->Bruce<-- (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well, this is quite the discussion, isn't it? Seeing this post, and the link to that Brickshelf gallery, I feel compelled to shed some light on the whole situation of the builder. That gallery belongs to my friend, Eric Anger. The models he's (...) (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) …but communism was once less than acceptable in the "Land of the Free". Scott A (20 years ago, 7-Sep-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Hi Bruce, AFAIK the only way to cancel posts is via a newsreader (if your newsreader client supports it). I think a way to cancel posts via the web would be a nice enhancement :) ROSCO FUT: .admin.general (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) It's hard to say on the face of it. The person might be just indulging in a typical historical "what if" scenario. Does it trivialize what happened? Not necessarily. Then again, he/she/it may be looking for DNA material to clone Hitler with (...) (20 years ago, 6-Sep-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Simply put: The job of the moderators is not to expunge content YOU may find politically inappropriate or in poor taste. They merely enforce the content and usage guidelines set forth by BrickShelf. As for the "Iron Reich" glorifying Nazism, (...) (20 years ago, 19-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.build, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Chris, either you are being facetious, or your friends are listening to too much talk radio. ;-) BTW What is a neo-hippy? Scott Arthur PS A t-shirt I saw the other day: The USSR had Pravda; the USA has Fox News. (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure who you mean, exactly. But I work with a bunch of Bushites who hate Moore and they do pretty commonly assault the (liberal, commie, pinko, neo-hippy, etc.) bias in the US media. Is that what you mean? Chris (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Having watched a goodly portion of the speech, I can categorically declare it the lowest nostrum in modern history, conventional or otherwise. Dave! (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Bruce, you failed to mention perhaps his greatest achievement. When he delivered his speech, it was from the "lowest rostrum in modern presidential conventional history". (what about unconventional history?). I've not seen the pictures, but it (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) If Moore causes issues to get debated which would otherwise lie quite, I think that’s a good thing. It amazes me how those interested ‘the truth’ attack Moore night and day whist saying nothing about the bias in the US media. I wonder why that (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Because I care more about you guys than I do the Republican conventioneers? Man their speakers do drone on, don't they? (...) See above. (...) Agreed. But besides the point I was making, which is that Moore damages his causes merely by being (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Why are you telling US this? Why aren't you on the podium at the Republican convention? For a party that detests Moore, they are bigger liars and prevaricators (and True Liarnators) than Moore. :-) -->Bruce<-- (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) What?!? Would you have them run on their record? Thousands murdered while they stood around, still haven't found the guy responsible, went after the wrong guy for the wrong reasons, and Their Number One Guy still can't account for where he was (...) (20 years ago, 3-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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I happened to find an interesting cite. I think it's germane to the section of the post below I haven't trimmed away (...) This is an op-ed piece written by Ellen Goodman: (URL) found this para particularly relevant: "Moore described his movie as an (...) (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Now, now. It's not nice to make sport of someone's height just because you disagree with his name calling and flag waving. Dave! (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Talking of policies, does the Republican Party have any? The short experts I have seen so far have been 50% flag waving and 50% name calling. Scott A (20 years ago, 2-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Excuse me, but you're interrupting my feisty rant with logic and citation. Please wait until I'm finished expostulating before injecting rational discourse, okay? (...) Well, fair enough! Dave! (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) (URL) Reuters editorial policy> forbids them to use those words. But you can still use them if you like. Don (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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Brad Karger has been (URL) arrested> in connection with the pipe-bombing of a medical research company. Nowhere in the article to I see the word "terrorist" or "terrorism." I note also that Mr. Karger was charged last year for attempting to blow up (...) (20 years ago, 1-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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Hello! (...) That's an optimistic view on people's behaviour. I wished I was that optimistic (no sarcasm intended). However, everybody including me should always be aware of what impression one's particular behaviour, fashion or whatever makes on (...) (20 years ago, 27-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) OK. Show me your evidence. (...) Indeed, he wanted it his way. He suggested* /dictated* / demanded* / intimated* / decreed* / commanded* / requested* / ordered* that the world should spin just the way he wanted. (*) Delete as appropriate. (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I think that originally, there was the possibility to set negative, as well as positive ratings on a post. However, this was soon removed, to avoid the negative carma associated with rating a post down. Fredrik (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Do you feel that your intial listing was outside of the ToS? If not, why change it? I find it notable that neither you or Dan have posted your full e-mail exchange. I know from personal experience and the testimonials of others that you (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Chris, if I'm so wrong, maybe you could tell me what you think. Scott A (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Does "suggesting a change" really seem to you to be the same as "dictating?" Seriously? Maybe you think it's just a matter of spin, but your first (unfounded) claim is simply incorrect (based on all the evidence I have) and your most recent (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I'm not clear on what the distinction is; was he not suggesting a change in the way BL operates rather than bring his listing within the ToS? Does that not imply that he wanted the ToS changed? Or do you mean he wanted the wording to remain (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) Which gets me thinking, why not also have a "un-spotlight" function? Not to remove a spot light I've previously set (which I can already do), but to subtract from the spotlights of others (subtract 100 or whatever from its points value). So if (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.general) !!
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(...) Top news stories are member-selected. Paid LUGNET members can highlight or spotlight posts which causes them to be listed in the top stories. So, the post is at the top of the list because enough LUGNET members thought it was important for (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Can somebody PLEASE tell me why this crap deserves to be a "Top News Story"?!?! Is it because it is Larry and he is "such a valued AFOL"? Give me a break. Keep issues as stupid as this one between whoever had a shop closed and the Bricklink admin. I (...) (20 years ago, 26-Aug-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.market.brickshops, lugnet.off-topic.debate) !
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(...) I confirm that was the exact wording. Too terse? Yes. Refusing to abide by the ToS? No. Asking that it be altered? No. (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) To be fair, his response was "How about you implement bulk correctly instead? Seems a better solution to me." (according to Dan). That doesn't suggest that ToS be altered, rather that (as Lar saw it) a feature be (re-)implemented correctly. (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) I'm not sure from your writing if you simply don't know what dictate means or if there is some less transparent explanation for your mischaracterization of the events that you accurately quoted. Maybe you can shed some light on this? Chris (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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(...) The "world against the USA" paranoia aside, your argument does have some merit. That said, your post brings two points to mind: Bush should have renegotiated the treaty instead of ripping it up. How do you think we should protect the (...) (20 years ago, 25-Aug-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, FTX)
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