Profile for Volourn
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| Displayed name | Volourn |
| Member number | 3247 |
| Title | Apprentice |
| Postcount | 19 |
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| Registered | Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, August 13 2003 15:48
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I can honestly say I've been playing dnd and other rp games for close two decades; and I have yet to kill a cat. Yet being the key word.  - Influences Players Opinions_files/wink.gif) -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 31 2003 19:47
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OMG! I spell like the Nazis! Woopity do dah. I also poo like Ba'ath party members - doesn't mean I'm one of them either. And, no, I didn't know that; not that it's relevant. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 31 2003 15:36
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Someone who live sin the same province as I do; doesn't know where Kanada is? Odd.. Anyways, seriously, I just like to use k's in my countries' names. ie. Kanada, Amerika, Kuba, etc., etc. Not intended as offense, or confusion; just for my own personal and weird fun. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, July 30 2003 18:26
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LOL, Or Kanada which I believe is actually more wasteful per capita than the US is. Sometimes, we evil westerners don't know how well we got it. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, July 28 2003 17:19
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Did I say that? It was more the undoing of the Iran-Iraq war of the 80's. You do realzie that 8 YEARS of war tends to have much longer lasting effects than a 1 month war? i sure hope so. Why did they have food supply? Because each family was given about 3 months food supply in preparation of the war by the Iraqi gov't. This was made a big deal of by Saddam pre war as an 'example' of how much he 'loved' the Iraqi people. In fact, if most families were starving; it was because many of them trading their food for other items. Why do you think there wasn't a major epidemic there? Because of that. It is mainly getting clean water, electricty, and harnassing the security situation that is most important. Food is not a problem in Iraq, whetehr you like it or not. This is from the various Humanitarian Agencies in Iraq. War disrupts food supply; however the people had supples for 3 months, the war lasted a month. Do the math. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, July 28 2003 13:20
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Morgan, that's where you are wrong. Iraqis had enough food for three months. They even had access to water; mind you not very clean water - then again their water hasn't been that clean since the 80's. No one in Iraq has died of starvation during, or after the war. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, July 28 2003 07:30
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The ME will not side with NK. It won't happen. NK has gotten on the nerves of almost ever country including their traditional allies, the Chinese. Many of the ME gov't are too busy trying to keep power away from those who want to see them lose it inside their own boders - Saudi Arabi, and Iran are the big two here. NK, as long as they ahve the ruler they do, will probably have almost zero support if they got to war with the US - just like Saddam. No governemnt risked one of their soldiers for Saddam's government's safety. I wonder why... -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Sunday, July 27 2003 13:46
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Just to let you know, I'm not too worried about Bush's reasons for the war. Just my reasons. As for Isreal goes; yup, they have committed some horrible deeds. No doubt about it. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Saturday, July 26 2003 14:25
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I think the main reason why Iraq was picked, and not Iran, Syria, or even North Korea is ebcause of Hussein's history. All of these countries don't have the cleanest of rulers with regards of how they treat their own people. However, Hussein's regime has the history of doing the following: using WMD, conquering a neighbour (Kuwait), starting a bloody eight year war with another neighbour (Iran), and breaking UN resolution after UN reslolution. That's why it was attacked; and the others weren't. Hussein put a bullseye on his back; played chicken; and subsequently lost. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Saturday, July 26 2003 12:04
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LOL I, for one, don't beleive that Iraq had tons of WMD. I think it is obvious that was exaggerated. Then again, I never supported the war because of that fact. I supported it because of one less Hussein like regime the better. btw, Don't say if people are going to go after one 'evil' regime; they should go after all 'evil' regime. While; that would be great in a fantasy world; it doest't work in the real world. Rentboy, of course Saddam and Osmaa are alive. I never disputed that fact. However, Saddam's regime in Iraq is very likely over. As for your question. It's simple. I'll use a question to answer your question. Why didn't Iraq use WMD against the Coalition in 1991 when the forces were jammed on their boarders? Answer that question; and you'll know why they may have not used them this time as well. That said, like I said before, Iraq probably has no WMD; but I'm glad it was left alone for the mystery to continue which is one Hussein wanted. X, sorry, that's not my best argument. My best argument are the mass graves, the unjustifed attack on Kuwait, the gasisng of the kurds, and the simple fact that if elft to his own devices he'd do it again once he got the oppurtunity. US has a mixed history when it comes to reconstruction - just liek the UN. Good examples - Japan, Germany, & South Korea Bad examples - I'll let you'll find them; they're all over the place. btw, Bash the President & Vice-President all you want. I'm not worried about them. As a Kanadian, I wanted Gore to win; not Bush. And, I don't care too much about a few of their policies - Guatamo which is very sad indeed, the Patriotic Act, and the stupid tax break that the Amerikans have to suffer through. So, bash them all ye want. I'll help. :D This war was needed inspite of them; not because of them. [ Saturday, July 26, 2003 12:06: Message edited by: Volourn ] -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Saturday, July 26 2003 09:34
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Sure. Critcism are warranted. The whole habaloo with WMD sould really be poked at. No doubt about it. But, sorry, anytime one can get rid of someone like Hussein, I'm for it. As for "not doing it sooner'; or "why didn't you do it before"; or 'why did youhelp him in the 80's". Well.. Who are directed that at? I hope it isn't the cureent WH sicne they've only been around for not even 4 years - not much they could do in the 80's. And, it wasn't uniateral. Last I checked there were more than one country involved in this war. It wans't just the States. This was a multilateral war that didn't have the approval of the UN. There's a difference. As for WMD, very few countries before the war denied the fact that Iraq proabbly ahd them or the means to make more. Not even France. However, they were against the the use of force no matter what. Bob, more facts? How 'bout the fact that more Iraqis every day are giving tips to the Coalition to track down weapon caches, and the like withoiut the promise of pay. People also seem to forget that the vast majority of trouble is occuring in the relatively small (compared to the entire country) Sunni Triangle. Now, admittedly, the US screwed up in a lot of ways like not taking more time to get the UN on board (an almost impossible task), or planning much better for the inevitable fall of Baghdad. Sloppiness, indeed. However, it should be pointed out that as far as wars go; this was a relatively "clean" war. Still, it would have been nice to avoid it if it was possible but Saddam wanted to play games. As far as Hussein's ties to terrorism goes you are way off. He admitted to ties with terrorists when he gave money to terrorists' famlieis after they committed suicide bombings. See. No make beleive connections. H edid it as he hated Isreal, and wnated to see them suffer; just as hated Amerika and wnated it brought down to its knees. He couldn't fight them face to face so he most likely would use the next best thing. Do the math. P.S. To clear things up, I am not Amerikan, and don't blindly follow them patriotically. In fact, it's a fact that the US has done some really awful things - ridding the world of Saddam is not one of them. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Saturday, July 26 2003 05:19
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... Iraq had WMD. They had an entire list of them that they gave to the UN. That much is a known fact. Those WMD have not all been destroyed. Even as lat as '98 were they known to have them. Just recently, the former president stated that he ddin't know if his bombing of Iraq was successful at all. People forget that it was up to Iraq; not the US or UN to prove they still had them. Instead, Hussein wanted to play games. Unfortunately, he lost. At the very least they ahd plans to create more WMD (their programs still existed for the most part); at worst they have WMD somehwere. I figure it's inbetween. Hussein laughed at the UN for a decade; and would have continued laughing if something wans't done. It is a fact that as a matter of policy that Hussein's regime killed, imprisoned, and tortured any who dared to look at him funny. The gassing of the Kurds, and the slaughter of the Shi'ites are just more proof this. The invasion of Kuwait, and war against Iran (admittedly with semi subtle approval of the US for the latter) continues this theory of his wickedness. It is known that Hussein paid terrorists off in Palestine, and it is also known that he hates the US so ter eis no doubt he'd do anything - including providing weapons to terrorists - to strike at the US from behind the scenes. Heck,t eh Us is certainly guilty of just that with their enemies in the past; so I surely wouldn't put it past him. Saddam's regime was an enemy to the US, to the world, to the ME (no country; not even Syrira or Iran really liked him), and most certainly to the Iraqis. The world is much better off without him. Now, as far as the iraqis hating the Coaltion. This link refutes that theory: http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/205/nation/Study_Iraqis_oppose_attacks+.shtml As you can see, most Iraqis want the US to stay, and the avst amjority oppose the attacks; though most still have an innate mistrust of the Amerikans ( due to the mixed of Amerikan screw ups & anti Ameriakn propraganda) so gotta watch out for that. It should also be noted that there is no food shortage for the most aprt, most Iraqis have clean water, and electricity is on a good protion of the time. Lack of jobs, and security (mainly do to all thsoe criminals Hussein left out of their cells just before the war) are the main issues facing the Iraqi people right now. As for Amerikans accused of war crimes aainst Iraqis. They should be fully investigated, and is found guilty then dealt with harshly depending on the crime if found guilty of the crime. The problem is peole expected it perfection from the Amerikans - as in no casaulties, perfect handling of the aftermath, and on, and, and on. People forget that the soldiers and the leaders are only human, and many soldiers are barely in their 20s so mistakes of all sorts will happen. This will be a long, and bumpy road. P.S. Gah. That's too long. :confused: [ Saturday, July 26, 2003 05:21: Message edited by: Volourn ] -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 22 2003 05:28
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Sound svery good. Now, if only it didn't sound too god to be true; I'd take your word for it. You all sound like you've been paid to say these things!  Seriously, thanks for the word of good aith. Sounds like it's a worthwhile endeavour to order these games.  Thanks.  -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 22 2003 05:24
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Baldur's Gate series, Fallout series, Planescape series, Neverwinter Nights, Arcanum, NHL 2003, Madden 2003, and Final Fantasy series. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, July 21 2003 13:07
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That sounds VERY good. -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, July 21 2003 12:15
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Hi, I just downloaded and tried out the Avernum Trilogy demos; as well as the Geneforge (haven't tried that one yet though). I like them okay enough that I think they'd be worth the purchase. However, I have never ordered on-line before, and am concerned about about that for obvious reasons. It does seem that the Spiderweb developers do a good job in this regard so I'm thinking I should forge ahead with ordering. Has anyone had a bad experience with this; if so please tell. Also, I am looking to preoder the Avernum Trilogy on disc (along with the instruction manual) on disc, and wondering how long it would take from when the order is made and when it arrives in the mail. Thanks for any help. Volourn. P.S. This isn't in any way accusing Spiderweb of anything underhanded; I just like to temrinate all doubts on my part before hand if I can. P.S.S. The moon may have been one ghiant step for mankind; but ordering on-line is one HUGE strp for Volourn Kind!  [ Monday, July 21, 2003 12:30: Message edited by: Volourn ] -------------------- Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Posts: 19 | Registered: Monday, July 21 2003 07:00 |