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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable          Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| They used to test people to vote... it was one of the ways they kept blacks from voting in the South after it was illegal to keep them from voting due to race.
You know what you do to learn? Watch debates, which are broadcasted on *gasp* CNN and other news stations! You read that big booklet that comes before the election with information on people and propositions, and the debates for and against them that are written in newspapers. Instituting a test would decrease voter turnout, not because of people failing, but due to people going "fuck that, I just won't vote." Human apathy is a powerful opponent. So yeah, I don't think you're idea would work at all. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| Why bother repeating that which has already been said for years? But if you want...
I don't think it is right to force people to join if they do not want to. If there had been no draft in the 1960s then the Vietnam war would have ended much earlier because there would not have been enough troops. Hence why they got rid of the draft later. The only time that the draft really comes into play is during a time of war... so let's say I get drafted. I'm Wiccan, right there we have two major problems: 1) Major religious discrimination that I can do almost nothing about. 2) Conciencious (sp?) objector... which people get bitchy over. I don't like dealing with bitchy people. Sure, technically I would be immune to the draft since I'm a college student... provided that they didn't take that part out. But what about loved ones and friends that are not? I don't want someone that I care about shipped off to a place where I may never see them again, especially if it was not thier choice. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| In which way do you mean? What the people think about the test? The candidates? What the candidates think? The people arguing for or against a proposition? You need to make yourself a bit clearer.
And that same statement can be applied to the first post in this thread. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| So I got the CD... there are only two tracks that I don't like. Fiona Apple's cover of Sally's Song has really nice music... but her voice has me picturing Sally at a bar, drunk and sulky whining to the bartender. And then there is She Wants Revenge's cover of Kidnap the Sandy Claws... monotone singing sucks. Gets stuck in my fucking head though.
The four songs by Danny Elfman are awesome... though Oogie Boogy comes across as gay with a high-pitched voice, which isn't helped by a deep-voiced Santa asking what he's going to do to him. It's insane to hear This is Halloween or Making Christmas though... freaking insane! And of course, Marilyn Manson makes me happy. I'm such a fangirl! Oh yes, and kudos to Fallout Boy and Panic at the Disco, both of thier songs were just awesome and I love them! |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| This movie is surprisingly cute, with good music, and really funny moments. Robin Williams is hilarious as always and...
Spoiler:
Dancing penguins save the world Anyone else have opinions on this cute little movie? |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| *looks at her post for mention of people's thoughts on democracy*
... *doesn't see a reference to it* But, if I get what you mean, you are asking if it matters what people think in a democracy then the answer is yes. It should at any rate, since it is supposed to be governed by the people, so I would hope that what people think matters. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| My definition of "not right" in this case is relates to being forced into something you may not want to do. It goes against that whole "freedom" thing that people think America is so great for.
And if his bill means that everyone is eligible for the draft there is going to be major problems. Conciencious objectors aside, members of the Jehovah's Witness faith have always been exempt from military service because it's against their beliefs to serve in the military at all. Amish have been excluded as well for their old ways. And they can't stop you from leaving the country unless you have actually been drafted... I woudn't give them that chance. Move before they get me, that's my plan. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| I think Robin Williams doing a Latin penguin was just hilarious... especially the singing part... oh dear gods.
And the birds... heh heh, alien abduction. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| *Morrighan glanced up at Shane's confused face*
"Amnesia, huh? Tell me Shane, did any records of what the government was using you for survive? Do you remember anything at all?" |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| Click on the link a lot... that is all it takes to be number one: the most hits. | |||
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| That was different... and it appears that they even digitally removed the nipples. It's like watching a real life Barbie. | |||
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| Whoo hoo, birthday margarita and a cookie! Thank you guys!
I shall now go and do my best to enjoy myself. Aging elf, heh heh. |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| "Chimera... hmn...."
*Morrighan glanced at the hostilities going on between the men. They didn't understand the situation, and neither did Shane it seemed* "Look, based on my observations and what I know about the shit those bastards used to do, I believe that Shane has some sort of subliminal programming. I don't know what it is, other than to apparently attack non-humans. Medical has been informed about it, though I don't know if they've found it or not. What happened on the last mission was not Shane's fault." *She gave Shane a look of understanding, like the one she'd often given Dalit when he was younger, then looked again at Harry* "However, some sort of knockout plan or device would probably be good to have as a backup in case Medical didn't find and erase the programming." |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| Thanks all of you, the birthday was fun. Free dinner from family is always nice. And gaming with friends.
... and nifty Harry Potter bookmarks and D&D books. Whee!! |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| *Motioning for Alex to hold on for a second, she addressed Harry*
"I suppose that a taser version would be the wiser choice. Subliminal tampering or no, we are going to need him if things with the Clawbloods turn ugly... and I don't fancy carrying dead weight for hours on top of that. The armory should have most of the parts you need, and if not they would be in engineering. Work fast." *Morrighan looked Alex in the eye* "You're faster than a normal Wiccan, I will give you that... but the slowest Type 3 could out run you anyday. I suppose that, being in Britain at the time, you didn't see much of what the old government did. We were engineered to be the strongest and the fastest, the only thing faster was a government Werewolf; and none of those survived the Rebellion to our knowledge." *The scorn for her "creators" practically oozed from her voice, and her hair seemed to stand on end slightly as thought by static elecricity. Morrighan took a deep breath and let it go, giving Alex a small smile* "However, the trick with the electricity is a good one, I think I will try it myself should the opportunity present itself. Now, off to the armory with all of you! It takes a bit to get everything fitted properly." *She looked at Kevin, then at Shane - giving him a sympathetic look * "I will see you both in an hour I suppose, I'll be in my quarters if you need me." *She turned and headed towards her room* |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| It is sad when a banned member makes new accounts or recruits buddies to get them unbanned. Isn't it? | |||
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| 4F? I know that I am going to regret this, but what is 4F?
Logos, if I might ask, are you this condecending to everyone? Where on the doll did the people touch you? |
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Elara Divine Mamkute Dark Elf Goddess Chaos Imp Penguins Fan Ms. Invisable Since: 08-15-04 From: Ferelden Since last post: 234 days Last activity: 234 days |
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| *Marin wheeled around, grabbing her case and vanished down the corridor to sector 2, she wondered what was going on there. Silent as a gentle breeze she made her way down corridor after corridor, evading all who were scurrying about until she could get to a secluded room halfway to her destination. Once inside the small room she opened her case to see what was inside*
"Hmn, these should prove useful* *She pulled out her new equipment: two curved daggers, a sword, and a pistol. Along with them were sheaths that belted to her thighs for the daggers, a hip holster for her pistol, and a sword belt to go across her back. Seems that they kept her handicap in mind by keeping the firearms to a minimum. Smiling she equipped her gear, leaving the case behind, and continued to the R&D lab* (Last edited by Elara on 12-04-06 05:46 AM) |
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