3,173 Forum Posts by "Ted-Easton"
Well, I took this test two years ago and posted
At 9/20/03 05:42 PM, Ted_Easton wrote: The Political Compass
Economic Left/Right: -2.75
Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.33
I'm slowly sliding towards Hitler.
Seems I was wrong, as I just re-took it, and got:
Economic Left/Right: -6.88
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.10
I'm not-so-slowly sliding towards Nelson Mandela.
Does the fact that he stated on national television an idea which had already been circling for days in other media make him qualified to run a state or nation?
Is he at all capable of budgeting/social policy/international relations?
Or did he just say something shocking at the right time.
An idea with which to continue the debate:
In a system without corruption, would we then end with either a stagnation? Certainly it is impossible for all companies to be the top performer, so would we then have a set of corporations in their same positions?
Or would we then have an assembly-line economy of enterprises rising as the ideals of capitalism allow them all to succeed through hard work?
The idea is that corruption is necessary for them to step off the "assembly line" and take their company ahead of the game. Thoughts?
As far as the lack of telemarketing during dinner hours, etc.
There exists, in the U.S., a list to which you may have your number added in order to never be contacted by telemarketers. A similar idea is still in the committee phase in Canadian Parliament.
I'm of the opinion that any holiday, provided it celebrates values that are positive and for the betterment of society, should be celebrated. Christmas is referred to as the season of kindness/giving/sharing/love/charity, each values we should embrace.
If there are any other religions that wish to hold their holidays of positive ideals, I would be more than willing to respect the occasion.
Besides, most people celebrate Christmas as a secular holiday.
At 11/9/05 03:09 PM, BeFell wrote: The effect was purely unintentional I assure you.
Yet entirely too erotic for words.
At 11/8/05 02:43 PM, Imperator wrote: What WILL work?
First, a response to my earlier statement. To elaborate, not only do the groups succeed in attracting support through general and vague belief structures, but they last because of this. They do not aim simply for one goal, but a general aim which they can use as an umbrella for all they wish to accomplish.
For example, many lobbyist groups for same-sex rights don't necessarily call themselves "____ for same-sex marraige", they state their mandate to be "the amelioration of same-sex rights". This means that even once equality is achieved, they can continue to exist as a group for the continuation of the "struggle".
As for what will work, that's the question, isn't it? If we knew, every group would use it. It seems it has all been done before - large scale protests, mass mailings, advertising, lobbying, etc. What we need is a new way to engage the public interest.
I would suggest through a new medium, such as the internet, but by this would be inherently useless because the majority of people/users reached by an ad on any site would be outside the geographic area in question.
What is necessary is a way to pass along the information to people without inconveniencing people. I am certain that the general apolitical person would easily shift their own stance against a group based on nothing more than a phone call during the dinner hour.
But can we honestly expect a group to survive and garner any kind of support if they make such broad, sweeping plans?
The appeal of these protest groups lies in their simplicity. They demand one thing, and if they get it, one more, etc. If they don't, they continue to demand it or they disband. To ask them to formulate a cohesive plan for the future, based on what they would like to see happen, is not only uselessly complicated, it is unreasonable. It would render, in effect, these protestors, members of a quasi-political party. All they would lack is a budget.
The reason these groups have the support they do is because they can gain a large number of supporters who all agree on one specific issue. To ask them to do more would divide these groups as none could gain the same support, none could have all their members agree on all points.
At 11/7/05 04:20 PM, Proteas wrote: That's what I've been doing. I'm still bored.
So the honeymoon is already over?
Man, it was so cool at first to be modded. Then it just sort of becomes normal.
BeFell, I actually laughed at that. Specifically, the "six pounds lighter" bit. What does that say for my maturity?
At 11/6/05 09:33 PM, Empanado wrote: I'm a regular now.
And the envy of all your alternate personalities.
At 11/6/05 09:30 PM, LadyGrace wrote: But, granted, probably not.
It's always fun to see how long the hope can survive.
hellsgift: Tips
Proper punctuation and capitalization.
Post more frequently in politics.
Don't insult other users.
Don't take others too seriously.
Everyone has some initial resistance joining up. Improve your posting skills, gain some experience, and don't quit the forum. You will be a regular, provided you gain the respect of the other users.
It has been far too long to go without the "quasi-regular inductions" that I used to love so. It's because I see so many new, low-post people that I haven't been in Poli for a while.
I hope you all aren't slacking on your duty to thin the herd.
My favourite part. Same time, next year. I'll be sure to come back.
Am I too late for the reunion?
Nau, nau, fellahs. Let's plah nais.
Y'all no the lau 'roun here. Y'all wanna fiht, y'all gotta...strip down.
At 11/5/05 10:18 AM, Toxic28 wrote: no thats just my bad typing skills. its surpose to be teacher
In the given context, it should have been taught.
At 10/22/05 03:59 PM, BananaBreadMuffin wrote: I want there to be 500 dancing houses...
If he actually managed to make that, I would pay him myself.
I had no idea that's where the DAG Devil came from. Funk found the image, did he not?
Why are all these posts blank?
Is everyone posting nothing?
I'm so confused.
At 10/11/05 10:30 PM, Squatting_Dog wrote: Bastard! I was going to pick him. Well you also forgot to mention his nipple-less form. Mmmmmmmm.
How could I have fotgotten?
FUNKbrs.
Like, 350 pounds of American loving. Repeatedly, and with a farmyard soundtrack.
At 10/10/05 09:11 PM, iheartgheypr0n wrote:At 10/10/05 09:09 PM, FUNKbrs wrote: Never be unfunny again, you pathetic little....
Uh, lololol, wait a minute here. he has more exp than u. so don't diss him. If you ever become a mod you'll take your revenge on the noobs that insult you but not today k? loser
Um.
Nope. They are locked away for 99 years, after which point they become Public Domain.
It's tATu. That band that had the music video with the two "lesbian" schoolgirls kissing in the rain.
How do I know?
I cannot say.
As potentially shocking as this may be for some of you, it pales in comparison to this horrifying revelation:
<3 Ozcar
All I know of prepositions is that they are something you can't end a sentence with.
Much like I just did. Oh, the grammatical inhumanity
Coincidentally, our lounge and that of the Wi/Ht now both have the same number of pages.
Finally, I will now dissapear for an additional three months before I post here again.
You have indeed had your game messed with by someone else.
Reinstall it and it will work fine. I guarantee it.
Funk will weep to hear of it's deletion.
No one tell him. His tears are like acid to my sensitive skin.
