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2321  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Who is More Evil? on: August 04, 2014, 12:41:05 AM
Voted USA because they have done the most shit, but Israel runs them so Israel is the choice.

AIPAC has some influence, sure, but to say Israel controls the US is taking it way too far in my opinion - rather, I'd say the US simply doesn't care, or agrees with most of what Israel does.
2322  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Is anyone following the Israel & Palestine Situation. on: August 03, 2014, 11:32:48 PM
Protests from all around the world..

looks like Isreal and France are the only countries where the protests have turned violent.. that gives me hope for humanity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbNAhH5VZ1I
Where is humanity I am in searching for this but not available because most of peoples sleeping or enjoying with this situation in palestine

Don't take what some users here are saying to mean people at large are happy with the situation: many of these accounts that show up and almost immediately start defending Israel's actions are most likely shills, and I'm sure there are a few bought Senior Member accounts as well among them.

That said, it's true that a lot more needs to be done for the situation to improve. If you can, join and spread the word about the BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions).
2323  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Dystopian reality: GameStop taking your fingerprints when trading used games on: August 03, 2014, 11:20:37 PM
Lost for words... Surely the costs of this outweigh any benefits to the store?

The NSA appreciates their efforts, I'm sure. And then, selling this information to other interested parties should bring in some more dollars.

The Pirate Bay for the win. Tongue
2324  Other / Archival / Re: Updated Overview of Bitcointalk Signature-Ad Campaigns on: August 03, 2014, 11:00:13 PM
It would be interesting to see if someone would have earned more switching from the highest paying campaign to an other than staying with PD for the last 3months or for the last 6months, bet he would have make more advertising PD which has been paying the most or close to the most every month

I guess it varies a bit, but tell that to the users that were advertising FXOpen: they were making somewhere between 30% and 50% more per post than us on PD, and the campaign was pretty stable while it lasted - of course it can be a risk, like in the case of UpDown. Tongue

EDIT: ...though, as bitcoininformation mentioned, even then most/all(?) were paid in the end.
2325  Other / Off-topic / Re: Answer the question above with a question. on: August 03, 2014, 10:54:46 PM
Don't you know it won't matter when the USD crash and people suffer?
Do you know that something is not a question just because you put a question mark at the end?

Do you think that perhaps, someone is leveling up all his accounts in the same thread?
2326  Other / Politics & Society / Re: The first thing to know on: August 03, 2014, 10:50:51 PM
It's true statement.
In some other post someone asked which country we hate the most.
There is no such things like evil countries or people, just bad governments which can be replaced with the people either in free elections or revolution (if they become to much corrupted over time).

I agree that we shouldn't conflate the two, but when you have a bad government supported by its people, shouldn't the people also take some responsibility for its government's actions?
2327  Other / Off-topic / Re: Answer the question above with a question. on: August 03, 2014, 10:39:04 PM
How could I tell that he/she/it is not?
Why don't you check for a penis?

Do you really need to check for a penis to determine what species Gleb Gamow belongs to? Tongue
2328  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Israel's Crazy Doctrine for Justifying Deaths of Over 1,000 Gazans on: August 03, 2014, 10:25:54 PM
This is, once again, a false argument, Recognized genocides by the UN doesn't apply to such rule you are mentioning, the rise of  population has nothing to do with the consideration of a genocide, and recent recognized genocides by the UN are exactly similar in terms of numbers and events chronology to what's happening right now in Gaza.

Systematically killing and targeting civilians is what's makes this genocide.
 
The population of Gaza is 1.816 million people. According to estimates 1600 Palestinians have been killed in a month of fighting. So in order for Israel to ethnic cleanse Gaza at that rate it would take 94.5 years assuming the population in Gaza stays static which isn't true, it's actually growing.

You didn't understand his point: you don't classify it as genocide only if the entire population is killed off - look up the definition. Then, take a look at this interview with Michael Ratner on the subject: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE_IIoIdZGA (it's about 8 minutes long).
2329  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Israel's Crazy Doctrine for Justifying Deaths of Over 1,000 Gazans on: August 03, 2014, 09:56:24 PM
Israeli official motives for the most recent blockade (there were others, in other forms) are security related - it helps limit attacks by Palestinian forces, and prevents them from acquiring weapons; so far so good. But how does this then turn into a "let's leave the Palestinian population there in a state close to a humanitarian crisis" due to the actual conditions imposed? Isn't this just a way to ensure the further radicalization of the population, instead of helping to solve the conflict?
I don't buy the fact that the blockade would prevent Hamas from acquiring weapons, let's assume there was no blockade, Gaza is in the middle of nowhere surrounded from everywhere by land controlled by Israel, and the only why I could see them getting weapons would be by air but that again is very doubtful. Also with the blockade, it was proven that Hamas can built tunnel to by pass it, So at the end it's pretty much the civilians population that is suffering the most and they are not in the verge of an humanitarian crisis, they are in a crisis, when you don't have access to electricity, water and even swage sevices when morgues are full and hospital are fulls and when you have hundred of thousands of refugees .........it's hard not to qualify this as a humanitarian crisis...

Yes, the officially stated reasons for the blockade are for the most part a poor excuse, as I stated. And unfortunately you're right: thanks to the escalation of the conflict and Israel's attacks on vital infrastructure, they are now deep into an humanitarian crisis, where besides the shortages you mentioned, many people also find themselves without refuge, and if things continue, soon without food as well.
2330  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Israelis chanting “There’s no school tomorrow, there’s no children left in Gaza" on: August 03, 2014, 09:19:49 PM
This looks like FUD to me (aka propaganda). Palestine has made many of these types of videos praising the death of Jews, but to my knowledge Israel has not made these kind of videos, nor have they done what the OP is claiming.

It says this video is private. wtf

You can still download it with SMPlayer or something like that - it usually bypasses Youtube's limitations. But here's a better video (at least it offers more in the way of context): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa9lTvEr32w (about 10 min long). It's probably good to stress that this doesn't represent the whole Israeli society, fortunately; but the sentiment seems widespread. So, don't be too quick to assume only Palestinians make these kinds of videos - Israelis are just as capable.

2331  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Is anyone following the Israel & Palestine Situation. on: August 03, 2014, 08:30:29 PM
[...]
the real enemies of Isreal are the racists who live inside Isreal and push for constant war and conquest.
these people will lead to the destruction of Isreal because they are a dirty minority that manipulate the masses into doing their bidding.

"im sorry we have to kill innocent women and children it is for our own survival.."

this kind of mentality is extremely dangerous.
do you know why?

because it is the exact same mentality used by Islamic Extremists.
It is also the exact same mentality used by the Nazis.

the very moment you try to justify the killing of innocent people because of your own deep seated fears.. this is the moment you lose your humanity.

I mostly agree with you there, but I wouldn't say they are a small minority anymore. Take this video on the pro and anti-war demonstrations in Israel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa9lTvEr32w (about 10 min) - these would probably be among the worst and more vocal examples, sure, but the mentality seems widespread.
2332  Other / Off-topic / Re: Who would you be? on: August 03, 2014, 08:00:35 PM
I'd love to be a caveman while retaining my intellect.  It would be an interesting experience. I could conquer the world. Then again I dunno about the women. Then again I'm not sure I'd go that far back...

I'd love to go back during the Roman times.  Possibly be an emperor.  I'd be a god.  I love those grand architectures and their impeccable craftsmanship.  It's just remarkable what those people built.  And I can only imagine how marvelous it must of looked when it was new.  

But there is a flaw with this. How much of the world now do you know insofar as inventions go that you know the inner workings of? Building all that from scratch is almost impossible and all the conveniences that you take for granted will also not be there. Ofc,if there was a time machine that you could keep going back and forth from,that would be a viable option...

You're mostly right; and further, he would need to build all/most of the infrastructure to build on to "conquer the world". But you have to remember it isn't only inventions that would get you far back then: simple things like basic hygiene, and how diseases are transmitted would already be a great advantage. Then, simple projectile weapons/gunpowder wouldn't be too difficult to build; steam engines aren't that difficult either; etc.
2333  Other / Beginners & Help / Re: Games on: August 03, 2014, 07:03:24 PM
Hello

Where i can find games?

Well, that very much depends on what type of games you're looking for: if it is games where you can bet and win btc, give PrimeDice a try. Smiley For other types of games that might pay in btc, the rest of this thread mentions a few.
2334  Other / Off-topic / Re: Who would you be? on: August 03, 2014, 06:46:14 PM
You do realize that Atlantis was, in all likelihood, a mythical place, right? It was intended as either a cautionary tale, or as a reference to the Sea Peoples. Tongue

They thought that Troy was a mythical place too

True, but I think Troy hasn't really been considered a mythical place since the 19th century, though the most likely candidate place for the city was only identified as such some 30 years ago. Now, Atlantis could have been meant as a reference to other real, ancient seafaring peoples, as I mentioned; but surely not with all the fantastic elements that have come to be associated with the tale, and which I assume Counter was referring to.

Though, to be honest, it would be pretty cool if the most fantastic interpretations of Atlantis were true.
2335  Other / Off-topic / Re: Answer the question above with a question. on: August 03, 2014, 06:13:34 PM
On the internet, how can one know the biological classification of anyone else?

Are you suggesting that Gleb Gamow is actually a domesticated fowl? Smiley
2336  Other / Off-topic / Re: What Song are you Listening To? on: August 03, 2014, 06:02:31 PM
I was listening to the opening music of Serial Experiments Lain, Duvet, by Bôa (by the way, that is an old, but very good anime).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDAeOatiooM.
2337  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Zionist shills on reddit on: August 03, 2014, 05:56:46 AM
I knew this shit would attract flies, looks like at least 40% of the post were from paid shills. Keep in mind, all I did was state a very clear observation without an opinion and the thread still managed to derail.

From what I've seen, I wouldn't say you're wrong, but you have to consider a couple things: the way you framed this could have been viewed as being biased - they'll argue the other side is probably doing the same; also, you can't ignore that the situation, serious as it is, will illicit strong reactions from a lot of people - no reason to believe money is the only incentive here; they might genuinely believe what they're saying.

Being traders and speculators we should be able to remain objective.

Sure, but don't forget that no one here is a machine (I think Smiley), and in these situations you're going to get a lot of people upset about it. That said, I've also noticed a lot of new accounts and even (probably bought) senior accounts suddenly show up and immediately start repeating all of the propaganda you see on the media.
2338  Other / Off-topic / Re: Who would you be? on: August 03, 2014, 03:37:36 AM
I'd be scholar and I'd be in Atlantis with all the best minds from all over the world learning and sharing all the knowledge of our world and speicies.

and then you would die in a terrible flood Cheesy

That gave me a good laugh.  But I would know what is coming and I'd leave before such events took place.   Wink  I don't think everyone body went down with the ship or we wouldn't know about it today, right?

You do realize that Atlantis was, in all likelihood, a mythical place, right? It was intended as either a cautionary tale, or as a reference to the Sea Peoples. Tongue
2339  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Zionist shills on reddit on: August 03, 2014, 02:38:34 AM
I knew this shit would attract flies, looks like at least 40% of the post were from paid shills. Keep in mind, all I did was state a very clear observation without an opinion and the thread still managed to derail.

From what I've seen, I wouldn't say you're wrong, but you have to consider a couple things: the way you framed this could have been viewed as being biased - they'll argue the other side is probably doing the same; also, you can't ignore that the situation, serious as it is, will illicit strong reactions from a lot of people - no reason to believe money is the only incentive here; they might genuinely believe what they're saying.
2340  Other / Off-topic / Re: What video games do you guys play on your own? on: August 03, 2014, 02:04:56 AM
Oh I see, that's what "playing on your own" means - thanks. My engrish keeps improving everyday. Tongue

And last I checked, you can play League of Legends in "single player", just against bots; you're not going to get a lot out of it though.

That's still not single player, you have 4 other people playing with you. Just not your friends.

It has been over a year that I've played League of Legends, but unless they've removed that feature in the meantime, you can create a custom game with bots only. So, you could start a game solo against 5 bots, for example, or assign bots to your team as well, in any number. Again, it didn't make for a very interesting game, but could be useful for testing stuff out.
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