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Other / Off-topic / Re: How much bitcoin are you sitting on? [Anonymous Poll]
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on: June 09, 2014, 08:15:55 PM
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3 people have voted for 50k-100k btc. Interesting...
if i had 50-100k btc, i wouldn't even vote for it in a poll.. probably people just clicking on it just for the fuck of it. Probably ? There is no probably LoL. But if u think about it there are alot of early adopters on this forum maybe some of them are rly that rich with bitcoins... NAHH... No way . Way! There are a lot more whales than you think. And most prefer to stay anonymous. Probably haven't voted on the poll, or even saw this thread. those who stay as anonymous as possible are smart to me. you don't want no BTC target on your back.
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Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: [News] Win the Bitcoin Car or $10,000 in Bitcoins!
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on: June 09, 2014, 08:01:37 PM
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cool, i think i'd take the car over the $10,000.. either way, you'd have to pay capital gains taxes, and the car is probably worth more than $10k.
Is it though? it seems like one of those fuel efficient cars, so it'll hold its value just fine. you could always re-paint the car if you don't like the way it looks.
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Other / Politics & Society / Re: CNN national poll: Rand Paul 13%, Bush 13%, Ryan 12%, Huckabee 10%, Christie 9%
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on: June 09, 2014, 07:59:22 PM
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It would be hilarious if the GOP nominated Rand Paul. Oh my god the entertainment factor would be through the roof!
Stay crazy Republicans.
The USA Constitution (which can be amended) is the law of the land and should be followed, not ignored. What is so "hilarious" about finally having a major candidate who speaks those words? probably because rand sees an opportunity for appeal to sanity.. because, you know, his party is so batshit crazy. he's the next chris christie - say what people actually want to hear, but do otherwise.
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Other / Off-topic / Re: TV Series Recommendations...
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on: June 09, 2014, 07:57:44 PM
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I've watched through Friends for like 5 times, still one of the best comedy series there is.
really? it never made me laugh that much, though i did watch the show.. i get more laughs from big bang theory or everybody loves raymond.
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Other / Off-topic / Re: Game of thrones is on in 20 minutes!!
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on: June 09, 2014, 07:56:56 PM
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does it feature some sort of blockchain or what's the deal with posting that here?
this is an off-topic subforum.. it should be here instead of general discussion or anywhere else.
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Other / Politics & Society / Re: CNN national poll: Rand Paul 13%, Bush 13%, Ryan 12%, Huckabee 10%, Christie 9%
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on: June 09, 2014, 07:22:06 PM
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i'm sure it's a complicated story, but i'm sure israel is no innocent party here. they control all the utilities, which include electricity, water, internet, etc.. and they just use it to the advantage to fuck over the palestinians. and then the worse thing they do is.. they call that "protecting our right for security." american politicians do a lot more "business" with them, so if anyone speaks up against israel, they will be labelled an anti-semite.
I'm comfortable with my understandings of the terms 'Israeli', 'Likud', 'Zionism', 'Jew', etc. I know why I hold the various opinions I do about the affairs in and around Israel, and more importantly to me as an American, why I feel as I do about our entanglements in that sphere of influence. This level of comfort leads me not give two shits if someone calls me an 'anit-semite'. In the same way it doesn't bother me at all when someone calls me a 'communist'. The two terms have been equally abused and are equally ending up in the pathetic joke category that reflect much more on the person making the assertion than he who against whom the assertion is made. yeah, the problem is that people are quick (even people here) to point at you if you don't follow along their ideologies.. that's extremism to me. i don't like it.
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Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: [News] Win the Bitcoin Car or $10,000 in Bitcoins!
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on: June 09, 2014, 06:46:34 PM
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cool, i think i'd take the car over the $10,000.. either way, you'd have to pay capital gains taxes, and the car is probably worth more than $10k.
the terms and conditions estimates the value of the car to be 24,000 Canadian. well then, shit.. you'd be a fool to take $10,000 over a $22kish car.. sell it for $13k and come out on top.
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Other / Politics & Society / Re: CNN national poll: Rand Paul 13%, Bush 13%, Ryan 12%, Huckabee 10%, Christie 9%
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on: June 09, 2014, 06:40:50 PM
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considering what they've done to the palestinians, i'm thinking "national security" is just a euphemism for "fucking over the poor people." it's like how we enter other countries, depose their government, and call it "the defense industry."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJCrWmtpNrMThe suggestion that anything Israel does is A-OK because other Middle Eastern countries do shitty things is weak sauce. Especially because we give more money to Israel than probably all those countries combined. It pisses me off to no end that an American citizen was executed in cold blood by Israeli commandos on the deck of the Mari Marvera and not a single one of our politicians had the guts to say jack shit about it. In international waters carrying only humanitarian aid and with only unarmed civilians aboard. The thing that blows my mind is the strategy of starving the people of Gaza for protein through import restrictions. Then destroying the sewage treatment plant so raw sewage is dumped into the ocean. The forcing the fishermen to stay within the contaminated zone for their catch. The Palestinians who survive are going to be some strong and tough people through the process of survival of the fittest. There is a special place in hell for those who thought up and implemented such a strategy, and Himmler will have to scoot over to make some more room. The whole world knows what Israel under it's stream of right-wing leaderships are up to and what Zionism is all about. Fewer in the U.S. due to the extra level of propaganda effort among other factors, but plenty even here know the score. We (the U.S.A) give more money to Israel because they are our staunchest ally in the Mid-East. We participate in war games, elite tactical training, and counter-terrorism techniques. The U.S. is the only country in which Israel shares their covert information. I would be in complete favor of cutting off all foreign aid, including that to Israel. No reason to continue going deeper into debt when our country is broke. But, to not understand why Israel receives the majority of our aid in that region is ludicrous. This American citizen that was "executed" was participating in an act of war against Israel and Israel (any country for that matter) has every right to protect itself. You can find the full clips on Youtube (you know, the non edited ones) showing the terrorists on the flotilla attacking the Israeli soldiers that were only protecting their waters, as any country has the right to do. Also, a few years back, there was another American citizen that jumped in front of a bulldozer as it was demolishing a terrorist's home in Gaza. That American citizen died as well. It's insane to blame Israel, you can't jump in front of a 30,000 pound vehicle and expect to walk away unscathed. What person in their right mind does these things? It amazes me how up in arms people become over Israel wanting to be secure. I believe every country deserves the right to protect itself. The only reason Israel receives the criticism and hatred that it does is because it is the only free country in the Middle East. They allow freedom of press. Freedom of organized rallies. Yes, once religion is involved, those become more inflamed than anything we see in the United States. In addition, it seems to have become a political issue in the United States. Liberals hate Israel, Conservatives love Israel. As political rhetoric in the U.S. steps up, so do views towards their agendas. Obviously, it has less to do with the foreign entity, more with the division happening in the United States. Only focusing on the shortcoming of this one democracy in a region filled with apartheid states and brutal regimes seems less to do with Israel itself and more of political posturing (or something more deep seeded). i'm sure it's a complicated story, but i'm sure israel is no innocent party here. they control all the utilities, which include electricity, water, internet, etc.. and they just use it to the advantage to fuck over the palestinians. and then the worse thing they do is.. they call that "protecting our right for security." american politicians do a lot more "business" with them, so if anyone speaks up against israel, they will be labelled an anti-semite.
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Other / Off-topic / Re: NBA Playoffs - Which team are you rooting for?
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on: June 09, 2014, 08:16:26 AM
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is it me or does it seem like more people hate the heat than they like them? when the lakers were at their peak, i know a lot hated them, but it just seems like more people hate the heat than you would hate a dominant team like theirs.
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Other / Off-topic / Re: What type of gamer are you?
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on: June 09, 2014, 06:34:50 AM
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i only play 1 game.. heroes of newerth on PC. don't like console games anymore, not since ps2 vs. xbox days.
Haha HoN? You should switch to dota 2 man. Much better game and community. i tried it back then, but the graphics were bad (dota 2).. might have been a video setting or something. i guess i'll check out the youtube videos. are heroes as imbalanced on dota 2 as they are on hon?
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Other / Off-topic / Re: Game of Thrones dragging on? :(
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on: June 09, 2014, 06:26:46 AM
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I was watching Game of Thrones since season 1 so I am used to it, but the thing is, the pacing was great, slow is good, but when you slow it down too much that means it takes the show forever to get to the point, anyway.
i don't know how people can complain about this season being slow.. there's been a lot of action, especially compared to the previous seasons. you might be wanting a lord of the rings type show, but that's not what game of thrones is though. it's about the drama. the dragons and mystical creatures are just the bonus.
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Other / Politics & Society / Re: Watch What You Say, The New Liberal Power Elite Won’t Tolerate Dissent
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on: June 09, 2014, 06:25:11 AM
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The Obama administration has been, by far the worse of any presidential administration in history about targeting people who do not agree with them.
It is progressively getting worse, with passing time. I don't know how much power Obama has in reality. He just seems to be a puppet at the hands of the oligarchs, bankers and corporates. yeah, i blame the system and the people behind it instead of the puppets calling the shots. hate obama if you want, but the problem is not him. he's doing shit that someone else is ordering.
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Other / Off-topic / Re: NBA Playoffs - Which team are you rooting for?
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on: June 09, 2014, 06:23:41 AM
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wade looks gassed out.. the wear and tear has got to take its toll on your body when you played 100+ games for 4 seasons straight, plus the olympics.. even if the heat win this game, i'm thinking that if this goes to 7, miami will end up losing.
Im out in Vegas right now. EC Twins were playing at Marquee Pool at Cosmo, so was prtying all day. Say the tail end of the game, but passed out for a minute right at the end congrats, you are from this point on the favorite. lebron is just too damn good. also, i have no idea what EC twins are.
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Other / Off-topic / Re: Game of Thrones dragging on? :(
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on: June 09, 2014, 05:41:00 AM
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what makes game of thrones great is not the action scenes.. it's about the depth in the characters, so it will feel slow if you're not used to the kind of format. FYI, tyrion's issue will be resolved by the next episode, so it'll be over soon. There are no fillers in Game of Thrones, only 10 eps per season, average budget per episode is 6 million dollars.
Today's episode was an amazing battle, probably costed more than average.
felt like i was watching a 1 hour movie.
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Other / Off-topic / Re: Please stop killing my parents
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on: June 09, 2014, 02:31:44 AM
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man, i really feel for your parents.. having to deal with a problem child like you who doesn't even understand the strain he puts on his parents. you seem like one of those kids who hate their parents because they didn't get a new ipad for their birthday.
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