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The kittens will be cringing.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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General Chat in General
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There was nothing right about that chat. I accept full responsibility for that.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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medieval times or modern times? in General
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Oh hell, I last saw this topic with 0 replies, and had hoped it would stay like that.

t Kel - Try the Russ Dunn translation of Rihla if you are interested in the 13th century Muslim world.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Originally written by the benalizer:

I don't seem to recall TGM's picture. Or the one that was appropriate anyway.
Your implants will not need to be updated.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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I found his lack of fear decidedly refreshing and un-American.

Yet another reason to choose Australia/New Zealand for a vacation.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Eep! Christians! (Split from Christian Radio) in General
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Originally written by Prometheus:

If you practice moral calculus, you've already lost. I mean, simply based on the odds that you'll become another Hitler, I could justify killing any number of you. A "final solution" to the "Hitler question," if you will.
You've got $400 billion to spend. You could either cure one disease for all time, or improve life quality of all Africans for the next 1000 years by 50%.

Please apply your moral calculus.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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The Conservative Shift in General
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What about the aboriginal americans? Nah, they get picked on enough throughout history.

Just because it sounds pretentious, both sides of my family have ancestors who landed at Plymouth Rock on the Mayflower. Some fellow named Standish was one of them.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Originally written by Thuryl:


* Starting from immediately in front of me and going clockwise:
- a large window (covering most of the wall to my right, and providing a view of part of the front garden)
- a door, allowing convenient entrance and egress

1. Is that clockwise from your perspective or our perspective?
2. Single, double, or triple glazing? Your answer will be used to calculate deflection, absorbtion, and fracturing, and possibly weight.
3. At a hurried pace, how quickly can a person leave your house (back and front entrance) from your doorway?

In advance, thanks.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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It really depends on the geology of the area. Certain types of rock structure make good shock absorbers for earthquakes. Also, the types of buildings found in that area may be less damaging to humans, and it sounds like they all knew how to react to the danger. Not like in the US of A where they have told us for years to brace ourselves in a doorway. It turns out that was the wrong answer.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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cats or dogs? in General
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I would have chosen a different three words, sampled in one of my favorite 2 Live Crew cuts.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Okay, so if the eradication of disease isn't a desirable goal even in principle, what's the ideal amount of disease that should exist?

You have not been cleared for that information.

If you can save 1,000,000,000 people for $40 each would you do it?

How about 1,000,000 people at $4000 each?

Or 1000 people at $400,000 each?

What if you could only pick one of the above?

It is not a wise use of resources to eradicate all illness. See Σίσυφος for more details.

[ Wednesday, February 22, 2006 23:41: Message edited by: Jumpin' Salmon ]

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Last thing you ate: Sirloin steak and salad
What you're wearing right now: Jeans, long t and hoodie, fleece slippers
Describe the room you are in: Spare bedroom, closet, three bureaus, oriental carpet, dog, three trees worth of paper, nav charts on the wall, 1 door, 1 window.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Originally written by Slartucker:

Salmon was just talking about the complete eradication of illness, not its amelioration or the reduction of suffering.
Yes.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Actually, childbirth used to be the leading cause of death for women of childbearing age. Modern medicine, while admittedly not the best system, has drasticly reduced this. Having worked in a hospital, I understand your concern about pathogens in that setting. Life (and death) happens and people get sick. Not everyone gets better. Nothing can be done to eradicate illness, not should there be.

The mysteries of death, and gradual acceptance thereof, is actually one function of clergy that I hold in esteem. (Topical)

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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cats or dogs? in General
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They both have their positives and negatives. I've found that when shooting dogs they tend to run straight at the shooter, reducing the range and making for a smaller and closer target. Cats tend to freak out and hide, which makes them a much more satisfying target. Dogs are better swimmers, but cats really do try. Dogs have a harder time climbing out of a tree. Cat skeletons are much less creepy when found in unexpected places.

So, in summary, they each have their proper place.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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To have this news appear so quickly here must mean it is not as earthshaking an event as "Hanged."

I offer no apologies.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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From the desk of Mitt Romney: in General
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He would have looked better in an Aquaman costume.

As a fiscally conservative, socially liberal independent, I have found the slate of Democratic candidates to be an embarassment for the past 24 years. Prior to that I was not interested in politics. Perhaps lack of alternatives is what is pushing the electorate in the direction it is supposedly moving?

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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From the desk of Mitt Romney: in General
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Before you go all crazy praising the politicians from my home state, add in the other ones, like Kerry, Dukakis, and the Bush family. I realize that people like to get all dreamy about the Kennedy family, but realize that they got their inheritance from their smuggling operations. All told, the generation mentioned did a lot more good than bad, but they aren't saints. Not many willful politicians are saints.

And stop aborting the topic by talking about abortions. It's not on the agenda.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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buying of avernum 4 in Avernum 4
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I think Jeff has never announced sales figures. Go figure.

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Registration in Tech Support
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Email Jeff Vogel (link at bottom of web page) with your request. Include the name and address you used to order the games originally and the codes for the demo version you just finished downloading. He's good about replacing codes.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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The Conservative Shift in General
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Snappy comeback notwithstanding, a software install took my computer into restart while I was smartifying my original response.

a. No unifying cause isn't all the problem. There are too damn many causes asking for our attention. Save the [insert creature or environment] or stop [imminent disaster] and leave the planet in better shape for our children. Hell, if a person did all that stuff they would have no time to eat, breathe, or lock their doors to keep out the meth freaks. Information overload, insane time crunches, and inflexiblity in the space-time continuum all play a part. Inevitably it becomes easier to let some other take some of those responsibilities of our shoulders. It is a shame that more moderates (social and fiscal) aren't willing to shoulder the burden. Perhaps they...

b. Don't SHOUT! Please. There has got to be some sort of topical survey on the voting pamphlet which flags uninformed voters and tosses out their vote. It is oft-repeated that the candidate or cause that saves the most advert dollars for the last 5 days before voting will always win the election. With all the junk in an average life, hearing the name "Joe Quimby" 50 times the day before voting might just win him the election.

Since we've experienced the best, or most qualified, candidates not even making the primary cut, it is certain that existing political parties are out of touch with regular Americans. As such, one can not expect a viable government in this country. The social contract exists only at the level of the IRS.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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The Conservative Shift in General
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Originally written by Alec:
Grrrrr!!!
Out of curiousity, how do you really feel?

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Exit Strategy (Realized) in General
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Anyone that asks of the turtles does not need to worry about the turtles. They are "essentially harmless."

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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Census of Spiderweb community in General
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Physical Age - 38
Mental Age - 22
Sex - Twig 'n berries
Sexual orientation - Hetero
Marital status - Nearly
Highest educational degree completed - BS Forestry
City/metropolitan area where you live - near PDX
Racial/ethnic origin - Whitey McWhite of the White Clan
Nationality - Red Sox
First/primary language - Englush
Religion - raised UU, not a participant in religion at this time
How long you've been a Spiderwebber - since Exile 3, lurker until last April
Whether or not you're a septuagenarian eskimo - Yes, except for the age and ethnic parts.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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David Irving Jailed in General
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Originally written by Lt. Sullust:

How do you know we didn't just pop into existence five seconds ago and have all these memories imprinted into our heads?

EDIT: Not that I am in favor of such a view though.

I popped into existence after the eugenically motivated treatment of non-Aryans. I suspect most people on this board did so as well. I would think that since we didn't experience this stuff, the memories have indeed been imprinted into our brains. The Irving question is if we should collectively allow misinformation to be imprinted, and it is a troubling issue.

It reminds me of the creation/I.D./evolution debate vis a vis schools and biology class. This is by no means an exact comparison, as there are living people which experienced the hatred themselves, and actual events are different than theories of anything.

Anyway, two days ago I would have said "Who's he?" in response to inquiries. Now I know more.

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Originally written by Kelandon:

Well, I'm at least pretty sure that Salmon is losing.


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