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[DarienA]

As for the throwing the grenade from Chesapeake Silt, eh either way the man is a sissy girl. Maybe he knows the Govener of NJ...

While I have quietly read everything you've... said... in this thread and while I don't agree with most of it... I found the above to simply be uncalled for. That's not the way to get people to take what you are saying at face value.

 

[Hamfam]

Well, atleast he doesn't agree with them 99% of the time.

 

[videogamer]

I'm not a big fan of Bush but how can people blame him for the poor economy? Interest rates are low, taxes were lowered by him a while ago, he supports deregulation. That's all good for business and basically all that the president can directly do in terms of the economy without initiating massive New Deal-type job programs. Eventually the economy will sort itself out...or not but it isn't really under Bush's control and him getting the blame for a bad economy or praise for a good one is kind of stupid.

I actually belong to that same school of thought. However, keep in mind that he cut a lot of taxes for wealthier people, which do not benefit the poor as much.

Anyways, one thing I wwish I could blame Bush for are the high oil prices. Didn't he claim that he could influence the oil makers during the last election? One thing I remember from 4 years ago, aroudn October or so, is a man at my school saying that Bush would fix the high oil prices. Haha... that guy must be eating his words right now.

 

[fart]

That's actually a really good idea. Like, take a shot every time a speaker says "freedom". Though we may be dead of alcohol poisoning before they get to the keynote.

let's add family to that drinking game list.

 

[Triumph]

Dude, you had better be glad that I don't have the banstick. If I ever get it, that day will be known as "The Great Purge" and you will be first up against the wall.

Ok, maybe Cooter will be first. But you'll be second!

 

[Mandark]

jinx: Yeah, the GOP's definitely putting their centrist foot forward, stacking the lineup with pro-abortion Catholics. Rick Santorum's going to be speaking though, which personally has me looking forward to some hot, sweaty, man-on-dog slippery slope arguments.

Hournda: The tax cuts could and should have been aimed at lower income brackets to better increase demand, and Alan Greenspan could have been told that full employment was the government's goal. Whatever the limitations of the federal government in managing the economy, someone who thinks the economy is on the right track will do less to help it than someone who thinks it should be doing better.

Raise Havok, right now I wonder if you're a joke character. If you aren't, then it's a bad sign that I'm asking this question.

 

[HAOHMARU]

For those interested - Day-by-day schedule of GOP convention

The Republican Party has chosen "Fulfilling America's Promise by Building a Safer World and a More Hopeful America" as the overall theme of its 2004 national convention, which will take place Aug. 30-Sept. 2 in New York. MSNBC Cable will carry the convention live for eight hours each day, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. ET. Each day also has its own theme. Here's a day-by-day look at the agenda:

Monday, Aug. 30
"A Nation of Courage:" New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will open the convention and welcome delegates. Featured speakers that evening will be former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who will talk about the courage of Americans and New Yorkers on Sept.11, 2001, and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who will speak on the bravery of Ameriucan servicemen and women. Other speakers: Rep. Heather Wilson, Bernie Kerik, Rob Khuzami, Zainab Al-Suwaij, Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn, Sen. Lindsay Graham.

Tuesday, Aug., 31
"People of Compassion:" Featured speakers are first lady Laura Bush and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Others: Sen. Elizabeth Dole, Rep. Anne Northup; Erika Harold, Miss America 2003; Steven McDonald; Sen. Sam Brownback; Sen. Bill Frist; Elisabeth Hasselbeck; Secretary of Education Rod Paige; Lt. Gov. Michael Steele of Maryland;

Wednesday, Sept. 1
"A Land of Opportunity:" Sen. Zell Miller, a Democrat from Georgia, will deliver the convention's keynote address. The party says Miller "will speak about the land of opportunity created by President Bush's pro-growth, pro-American worker, pro-American entrepreneur agenda." Vice President Dick Cheney will be the featured speaker, addressing "the administration's record of creating opportunity for all Americans and the president's vision for spreading freedom around the world to ensure our safety at home." Others: Gov. Linda Lingle of Hawaii; Attorney General Brian Sandoval of Nevada; Secretary of Interior Gale Norton; Sen. Rick Santorum; Sen. Mitch McConnell; Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; Rep. Paul Ryan; Michael Reagan; Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey of Massuchesetts; Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts; Lynne Cheney.

Thursday, Sept. 2
"A Safer World, a More Hopeful America:" President Bush gives his acceptance speech. The party says he "will lay out his vision for the next four years — a vision that will help build a safer world and a more hopeful America. ... Drawing inspiration from the courage and compassion of all Americans, the president will talk about his plan for building a safer world by spreading freedom around the globe." Also speaking: Michael Williams; Gov. George Pataki of New York.

Highlighted are each days main speakers. *note...didn't see any spot for Britney Spears (j/k)

 

[FnordChan]

The Republican Party has chosen "Fulfilling America's Promise by Building a Safer World and a More Hopeful America" as the overall theme of its 2004 national convention

Man, is that catchy as all hell, or what? I mean, it just rolls off the tongue.

Okay, dont' mind me, I'm just bitter they didn't go with my suggestion: "Fostering Harmony and Understanding Throughout America".

FnordChan

 

[FortNinety]

Okay, so maybe someone can answer this: what's the dealing with that huge-ass land bridge on 34th Street, between MSG and the public library. What the delegates don't want to dirty their feet on our streets? And I hear the Prez isn't even spending the night in NYC, he's just popping into town, doing his speech, and then leaving ASAP. That's fucked up. Even the mayor has voiced his disappointment.

 

[Raise Havok]

Dude, you had better be glad that I don't have the banstick. If I ever get it, that day will be known as "The Great Purge" and you will be first up against the wall.

Ok, maybe Cooter will be first. But you'll be second!

This is the problem with this forum. Whenever someone has a difference of opinion the Mods and Forum members are quick to quiet them down by either banning them, or threatening too. Keep in mind I live at a college campus, I've got access to millions of computers with different IP addresses, so ban me if you like, it doesn't mean it's over.

 

[Cooter]

Dude, you had better be glad that I don't have the banstick. If I ever get it, that day will be known as "The Great Purge" and you will be first up against the wall.

Ok, maybe Cooter will be first. But you'll be second!

I’m honored.

Just curious to know why you feel I deserved to be muted? Do you not agree with me or can you not take dissent.

I know for a fact that I always try and keep it civil so your wish seems a bit odd to me.

 

[Killthee]

Okay, so maybe someone can answer this: what's the dealing with that huge-ass land bridge on 34th Street, between MSG and the public library. What the delegates don't want to dirty their feet on our streets? And I hear the Prez isn't even spending the night in NYC, he's just popping into town, doing his speech, and then leaving ASAP. That's fucked up. Even the mayor has voiced his disappointment.

Any pics?

 

[Raise Havok]

A Tag eh? It's hilarious! Oh man, you Mods get me every time! YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP GUYS!!!!11

Just wondering though, how can I not read a calender? Because I wanted to RNC thread a few days early? Like the DNC thread was? I understand you are all Liberal... people... But you still need to be fair to both sides. And let's face if I'm a minority, so why don't you tag all the other minorities too... I thought that's what you guys were always fighting to save, and here you are catigorizing one in your own backyard. Pathetic.

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

I'm not a big fan of Bush but how can people blame him for the poor economy? Interest rates are low, taxes were lowered by him a while ago, he supports deregulation. That's all good for business and basically all that the president can directly do in terms of the economy without initiating massive New Deal-type job programs. Eventually the economy will sort itself out...or not but it isn't really under Bush's control and him getting the blame for a bad economy or praise for a good one is kind of stupid.

Jeez, I wonder? Bush cut funding for low income programs to give the wealthy tax cuts. Not once, but twice during his 4 years in office. Some of those programs include Medicare, Medicaid, and the student loans program (I'm fucking irate over this one). All programs lower income people in this country depend on. Bush also hasn't done shit to try and prevent the outsourcing of jobs to other countries. Yeah, let not do anything about corporations sending low income jobs away, but then lets cut funding on shit you depend on also. Bush has created a good economy for his rich cronies, while fucking over the average person.

 

[Killthee]

A Tag eh? It's hilarious! Oh man, you Mods get me every time! YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP GUYS!!!!11

Just wondering though, how can I not read a calender? Because I wanted to RNC thread a few days early? Like the DNC thread was? I understand you are all Liberal... people... But you still need to be fair to both sides. And let's face if I'm a minority, so why don't you tag all the other minorities too... I thought that's what you guys were always fighting to save, and here you are catigorizing one in your own backyard. Pathetic.

Wasn't the DNC Thread started the afternoon the convention began?

 

[Dilbert]

This is the problem with this forum. Whenever someone has a difference of opinion the Mods and Forum members are quick to quiet them down by either banning them, or threatening too. Keep in mind I live at a college campus, I've got access to millions of computers with different IP addresses, so ban me if you like, it doesn't mean it's over.

E. No posts should be made regarding your opinion of another user's actions or behavior. You may not discuss the rules and regulations of this board on the forum. Any and all discussions regarding these matters should be discussed by EMAIL ONLY.

If you have a problem with the moderation, feel free to drop an email to forum@gaming-age.com with your evidence that The Man Is Sticking It To You. However, you'd better realize that pithy comments such as "a man who has to shoot himself" (referring to Kerry) and "although I think the GOP is correct 90% of the time...I choose to place myself in the middle" are blatant trolls.

Trolling is considered to be the act of purposely being disingenuous to an active discussion. Negative commentary on given topics is by no means disallowed; however, such comments should attempt to be substantiated. No matter your supposed intent, if the forum administrators perceive you as a troll making unsubstantiated comments in an attempt to provoke the forum body, actions may be taken by the administrators.

Finally, can I just say that your threat to evade an IP ban helps your cause tremendously? You have a talent for accepting constructive criticism...I can just tell.

 

[Raise Havok]

Whoa buddy, shouldn't we be discussing this in e-mail format? I'm not lookin' to stir up trouble.

 

[Diablos]

Here's the schedule:

6:00pm - Opening Prayer

6:15pm - Supplementary opening prayer

6:30pm - Prayer in thanks of first two prayers

6:45pm - New energy policy presented by Exxon

7:00pm - Canonization of Reagan

7:15pm - Additional prayers

7:30pm - Opening remarks by Halliburton

8:00pm - Prayer for the safety and well-being of Ken "Kenny-boy" Lay

8:15pm - Additional remarks by Halliburton

8:30pm - Stoning of the first homosexual

8:45pm - New healthcare policies presented by HMO leader Kaiser Permanente

9:00pm - Invasion of Iran or North Korea (TBA)

9:15pm - Halliburton contributes 1.4 billion to Republican Party

9:30pm - Reagan elevated to savior; Holy Trinity now referred to as "the quads"

9:45pm - Bush undergos plastic surgery to look more like Reagan

10:00pm - Cheney runs in to Ron Reagan, Jr., tells him to go fuck himself

10:15pm - Recall of troops from accidental invasion of South Korea. Bush: "Damn, the SOUTH is our ally. My bad."

10:30pm - Burning at the stake of 16 year-old Jenny Willianms, who had an abortion after being raped by her cousin

11:00pm - Stoning of the partner of the first homosexual

11:15pm - New forestry policy presented by Weyerhaeuser

11:45pm - Thanking God for his wisdom in choosing Bush as president

12:00pm - Closing prayers (lasting until 2:00am)

2:00am - Hookers arrive for all delegates

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

Finally, can I just say that your threat to evade an IP ban helps your cause tremendously? You have a talent for accepting constructive criticism...I can just tell.

Hey, he is a decisive man like Bush. Havok has access to a million ips, so ban him. But he'll be back! Disagree with the Iraqi war? Bush has access to all of the intelligence he needs to bend and twist, so he can lie his way into war!

 

[Raise Havok]

I can't wait for 8:30pm, although 11:00pm looks good too. I've already set my TiVo, thanks man.

 

[Incognito]

The DNC thread didn't even start until a day after or so of the actual convention, you fucking idiot. So quit your useless fucking bitching.

 

[FortNinety]

Any pics?

I'll try to swing by the area and take some, though it will be tough since that street is now a "frozen zone".

 

[Boogie]

I can't wait for 8:30pm, although 11:00pm looks good too. I've already set my TiVo, thanks man.

Douche. Bag.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

thanks to CSPAN's live coverage of the RNC protests, i now know what two old fat dudes making out looks like. THANKS CSPAN!

 

[HAOHMARU]

thanks to CSPAN's live coverage of the RNC protests, i now know what two old fat dudes making out looks like. THANKS CSPAN!

[Nelson]Ha Ha![/Nelson]

 

[Lathentar]

thanks to CSPAN's live coverage of the RNC protests, i now know what two old fat dudes making out looks like. THANKS CSPAN!

And I know what a large crowd chanting BULLSHIT sounds like! Thanks for the entertainment!

 

[AstroLad]

And I know what a large crowd chanting BULLSHIT sounds like! Thanks for the entertainment!

Yeah, usually you have to be on the Senate floor to hear language like that!

 

[Raise Havok]

I like how I'm looked down upon for commenting on someones post that included stoning and burnign someone at a stake, I just mearly poked fun at him, and I'm the bad guy. You Liberal fags make me sick.

 

[GG-Duo]

Diablos' post = obvious comedy
your post = looks disgustingly homophobic

and iirc, Boogie is conservative, so uh...

 

[Goreomedy]

You Liberal fags make me sick.

http://www.ratcage.com/tv/mash/images/goodbye.jpg

 

[Raise Havok]

I like how his post was tasteful, but evidently mine was not, even though they had the same nature, and his even went farther. But in the end it doesn't matter.

 

[AstroLad]

I like how his post was tasteful, but evidently mine was not, even though they had the same nature, and his even went farther. But in the end it doesn't matter.

You have no brain.

 

[Hamfam]

hey , hey, just because most fags are liberal, doesn't mean most liberals are fags.

 

[Raise Havok]

You've got a point, I would like to edit my post to say "You Liberal fag lovers make me sick."

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[Hamfam]

Yup, that'd make more sense.

 

[GG-Duo]

his post was "hey stereotypical conservatives are probably gonna do this: *irony ensues*"
your post was "yeah i want to watch homosexuals die"

sigh

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

Well, he'd actually have to be a member. That much is obvious. But people still define themselves as Republican, solely because they believe in the party. So given this comment:

"After all this DNC crap I've been forced to see on every channel, it's good to finally hear some people who know what they are talking about."

I'm surprised that he'd object to being called as such, unless he means that he just isn't a card-carrying member.

I still disagree, and this is a part of why I dislike the two party system. Just because he disagrees with the Democrats and agrees with the Republicans on most issues, you think he's being facetious in saying he's not a Republican. But I likewise agree with the Democratic stances over Republican ones msot of the time. However, I think they're too willing to compromise or roll over on issues and are too willing to kick down third party candidates, so I'd rather not be known as a Demcrat.

 

[HAOHMARU]

You Liberal fags make me sick.

Well...stars that shine twice as bright, last half as long...so long Rase Havok. (possibly futami-incarnate?...you be the judge)

 

[Raise Havok]

I don't like to think of myself as a party member because let's think back some odd years. Republicans were the Liberals and Democrats were the consevatives. All because of the economic veiw the Repiblicans had, now the Democrats ahve a "newer" (And I use that loosely as it's new, but not like it just came out last month) way to deal with the economy. I prefer to stand by the coices I agree with. Things like Minimum Wage and Abortions and things that I agree with the Republicans. But in 40 years who is to say they will still believe that. I know I will, because it is want I believe now, and frankly I'm not seeing me decided that because some college hussy makes a choice to have a baby, she is allowed another choice to get rid of it. I argee with the Pro-Choice slogan, but it is for the wrong party. It shoudl be the difference of Pro-Choice and Pro-Choices.

 

[Manabanana]

I don't like to think of myself as a party member because let's think back some odd years. Republicans were the Liberals and Democrats were the consevatives. All because of the economic veiw the Repiblicans had, now the Democrats ahve a "newer" (And I use that loosely as it's new, but not like it just came out last month) way to deal with the economy. I prefer to stand by the coices I agree with. Things like Minimum Wage and Abortions and things that I agree with the Republicans. But in 40 years who is to say they will still believe that. I know I will, because it is want I believe now, and frankly I'm not seeing me decided that because some college hussy makes a choice to have a baby, she is allowed another choice to get rid of it. I argee with the Pro-Choice slogan, but it is for the wrong party. It shoudl be the difference of Pro-Choice and Pro-Choices.

what

 

[videogamer]

what

yeah clarify your post. it's hard to follow

 

[Matlock]

Man, is that catchy as all hell, or what? I mean, it just rolls off the tongue.

Okay, dont' mind me, I'm just bitter they didn't go with my suggestion: "Fostering Harmony and Understanding Throughout America".

FnordChan

I like it.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

I don't follow everything Raise Havok says, but the part I understood, paraphrased:

The stances of political parties change. Mine don't. So why align myself with a group that will probably be very different in a matter of decades?

 

[Raise Havok]

Yeah that is the basic idea, the end was more of an example of my reasoning.

 

[Socreges]

I don't follow everything Raise Havok says, but the part I understood, paraphrased:

The stances of political parties change. Mine don't. So why align myself with a group that will probably be very different in a matter of decades?

You understand it. But do you actually think that's anything less than retarded? I just think he knows that he'd be more favourably received if he projected himself as an independent, despite the fact that he's clearly a Republican through and through.

 

[Manabanana]

This is what I don't follow

I know I will, because it is want I believe now, and frankly I'm not seeing me decided that because some college hussy makes a choice to have a baby, she is allowed another choice to get rid of it. I argee with the Pro-Choice slogan, but it is for the wrong party. It shoudl be the difference of Pro-Choice and Pro-Choices.

 

[Hamfam]

I think basically, he's just randomly throwing in his opinion on abortion, with little relevance to what he said previously.

And on his abortion stance, he's basically saying that with pro-life, women still have a choice......whether they have sex or not, but they can't then have another choice whether to have the baby or not.

 

[Manabanana]

I think basically, he's just randomly throwing in his opinion on abortion, with little relevance to what he said previously.

And on his abortion stance, he's basically saying that with pro-life, women still have a choice......whether they have sex or not, but they can't then have another choice whether to have the baby or not.

Ah, I thought that's where it might be going. Has abortion been brought up at the convention or are we just begging for a 40-page debate on a subject that won't be touched on for years?

 

[xsarien]

I was going to post a clever reply, but despite all my searching, I can't find that "lol what" dog gif.

Still, I admire your ability to actually comprehend that particular post.

 

[Kobun Heat]

Angie Harmon

Holy shit, what? As in the hot chick from Law and Order? Awesome.