363 Forum Posts by "ASKDodge"
At 8/10/11 08:34 AM, Armour wrote: Its sort of starting up in Norwich.
Yesterday PC World. Today people were just trying to throw shit at the police and break in to shops.
Not as bad as it is in any other area though, a lot more quite as the police are geared up and ready.
PC World was fine, it was just a couple of kids kicking off near Anglia Square. Great Yarmouth is looking to be a bit of a shithole (even more so...) tonight. I work part time in a bar in Norwich, and we've been given police contingency plans just in case of any flare ups.
Martin Van Buren was a pretty shit president, but then again he didn't try to enact healthcare reform to help the poor, only an absolute bastard would do that...
Invading China is stupid, as is invading the US. Neither would win. If the US threatens China, China dumps their dollar reserves onto the world market, wrecking the US (and hence the world) economy. In turn, China cannot export to a world in the economic "shitter" and thus loses revenue, bankrupting themselves in the process.
In terms of conventional forces, both have pro's and con's, the US leaning towards offensive operations (force projection) and the Chinese on defensive (local forces operating in a much smaller sphere of influence). The US would stalemate in China, and the Chinese would stalemate on US soil. It would essentially be reduced to the global conflict equivalent of two guys kicking each other in the balls until either gives up. It won't be smart, it won't be pretty and, regardless of who wins, both of them are going to wonder why the fuck they did it when they wake up the next day pissing blood.
At 3/17/10 07:53 PM, SuspiciousPenguin wrote:inb4 Norwich is the most miserable place in the country
Great Yarmouth in Winter is the most miserable place in the country.
At 3/16/10 06:34 PM, robin1232 wrote: if I had a time machine, I would tell the Brits that Satan lived on that big island across the Atlantic...
If you timed it right, they would probably make you king, just like they did with this crazy Dutch bastard.
At 3/16/10 06:07 PM, EvilerBowser1001 wrote: This generation's been nicknamed "The Pussy Generation"
Trust me, it's not just England.
Looks like we need another world war to sort the men from the boys.
Right, so same teams as last time (Germany Vs World), or new teams with America and China as captains?
Not to my taste, but to each their own. If I had to go with an American car I'd probably choose a mustang.
At 3/1/10 07:25 PM, Ragnarokia wrote: It makes you feel happy and enjoy being with them. Of course when it breaks apart which is a high possibility in all love it hurts deeply though if you indeed were very emotionally attached.
And what that shows is how capable humans are of compassion. To feel such a sense of loss must mean there was something there to be lost.
And besides, a world without love would be a shit world indeed.
Nothing like the spirit of the Olympics to bring people closer together...
At 2/28/10 05:58 PM, thenewbies wrote:At 2/28/10 04:49 PM, dx5231 wrote:Dis r teh sevrlee retardidAt 2/28/10 04:32 PM, shabbo wrote:Retarded severely is the OP.At 2/28/10 04:31 PM, mushroomn wrote: this is severely retarded!This is retarded severely!
Yoda agrees.
Given how many good flash projects she has been a part of, not just as a voice actor but also a writer, I would say that she has had a overall positive effect on NG. It's up to the authors of the flash in question to choose their voice actors and if you don't like it, leave some constructive criticism for the authors instead of heading to the BBS to moan and whinge.
At 2/26/10 05:35 PM, VGmasters wrote:At 2/26/10 02:56 PM, 111122223138 wrote: the hell's a "cricket" and "rugby" game?I actually mean both Cricket and Rugby. I did it that way what I'd say would fit the title box.
fuck it... ill just go play football with a soccer ball...
The US does have a cricket team. They got knocked out during the qualifying stage of the cricket world cup by Afghanistan.
At 2/26/10 01:11 PM, Saxturbation wrote: Could he receive his money after the flight? If so, he is so stupid.
He could have done, but as he ate his ticket he was no longer able to claim his prize.
How angry do you have to be to eat a winning scratch card? About this much apparently.
Died; Michael Jackson
Murderer (Probably); This Guy
At 2/25/10 06:38 PM, JKMonkey wrote: wonder why im in school when im 22
This, and then probably leaving very quickly as acting out activities of a sexual nature in front of young kids is generally frowned upon.
At 2/24/10 09:33 PM, SadisticMonkey wrote: different countries exist and maintain sovereignty for a reason.
Completely different cultures, ideals, languages and systems of government are why nation states exist.
Much of the Commonwealth share a mutual historical path. Our military rank structure is the same, our judicial processes are nigh on identical, we have parliaments with the Queen as head of state, English is an official language throughout and most of us are already strongly linked via treaties both in trade and mutual defence. I'm not suggesting an empire ruled from England, but a union built on the ideals of parliamentary democracy.
At 2/25/10 04:47 AM, mikailus wrote: For Canada, no monarchy and no Commonwealth.
As constructive as that argument is, all I can say is that Canada is not a republic, and with the people of Canada being comfortable with the system as it is now, I doubt that will change any time soon.
At 2/24/10 09:07 PM, gamewiz202 wrote:At 2/24/10 08:57 PM, ASKDodge wrote: I suspect the '26 users will be complaining about all the '30ers. Heh, the more things change, the more they stay the same I suppose.and all of us who are still here will have SOO many more people to complain about
I'll still not have a sig and there will be users who've been on for less than a year with more posts than me. Well, at least my word-to-post ratio will be good. My bullshit-to-post ratio won't be mind you..
I suspect the '26 users will be complaining about all the '30ers. Heh, the more things change, the more they stay the same I suppose.
At 2/24/10 05:41 PM, FurryFox wrote: Do you guys have this same problem or I'm I that one guy who seems to attract idiots?
Ah yes, the race card...
At 2/24/10 04:42 PM, Jon-86 wrote:At 2/24/10 04:30 PM, ASKDodge wrote: All states are susceptible to corruption. A federation made up of democratic states was the fundamental architecture for the United States. Would it therefore be safer for the US to break up into its constituent parts?Less safer for who? You have thrown security into the middle of it their. I honestly dont think america would be as safe without its military. I don't see anyone invading the colloection of states because they could just band together.
I meant would they be safer from corruption if they were broken up into their constituent parts.
Would it help reduce the effects of corruption and reach that has in a centralised government, certainly would.
Corruption is much more a consequence of the apathy of a people and of a system of government with ineffective checks and balances.I think if people believe they can get away with something, and it benefits them personally they will do it. Whatever that may be. Could be fraud or theft or theft via fraud and thats just for starters.
I agree, but I again argue that is more an issue related to the checks and balances of a given system rather than how centralised the system is. I feel that a large federal democracy is no more susceptible to corruption than a small federal democracy, especially since the government in question will be made up of small democracies who retain national parliaments.
As an aside, we appear to be creating another formidable wall of text...
The BNP are the British National Party, a far-right political group that was formed after the break-up of the old National Front (Which itself was a reformation older Nationalist parties). Within the last few years, the party has undergone attempts to distance itself from racism, homophobia and holocaust denial, but really the leadership are still as bigoted as ever.
Unfortunately, as a result of voter apathy and the perceived influx of immigrants has caused the parties vote share to spike in certain parts of the UK. This means that they are gaining seats in local government and also within the EU parliament.
Basically, they have gone from not registering on the political radar to appearing on political shows like Question Time and actually having a greater effect on voters.
At 2/24/10 04:40 PM, JKMonkey wrote: i read this as "Shampoo is a Killer"
Ditto, I think I need to go to the opticians...
All states are susceptible to corruption. A federation made up of democratic states was the fundamental architecture for the United States. Would it therefore be safer for the US to break up into its constituent parts?
Corruption is much more a consequence of the apathy of a people and of a system of government with ineffective checks and balances.
At 2/24/10 04:00 PM, Jon-86 wrote:At 2/24/10 03:54 PM, ASKDodge wrote: By centralising, you allow a greater deal of planning and coordination. This in turn allows you tackle large problems by giving you access to more resources, manpower and expertise. Also, by amalgamating the way in which those resources can be accessed and used, you allow for a greater degree of efficiency.Sounds a bit like communism to me....
It's more just stealing a few concepts from centralised planning. Its similar to the idea that the majority of tax revenue goes to Westminster rather than to local councils. A central government is better placed to see the bigger picture.
At 2/24/10 03:58 PM, Jon-86 wrote: The treasury is a joke.
I absolutely agree with this.
Sorry, forgot to answer your question.
By centralising, you allow a greater deal of planning and coordination. This in turn allows you tackle large problems by giving you access to more resources, manpower and expertise. Also, by amalgamating the way in which those resources can be accessed and used, you allow for a greater degree of efficiency.
National parliaments would still exist too, so not all power would be given to the Commonwealth Parliament.
At 2/24/10 03:40 PM, Jon-86 wrote: It doesn't need to be a monarchy! Anyone who feels they are better me and have to run my affairs for me because they think they were born into a privileged position can take a hike also! With the exception of trade and being able to source supplies like food or raw materials when problems back home make them hard to come by.
What benefit if any dose it bring if your looking to centralise things making it easier for elitists to try and take control?
Well, the representatives are elected, so it's a democracy rather than an absolute monarchy. The royalty in this instance act as a figurehead to sit at the top of the government. They don't technically wield any real power, much like the queen's role within the UK parliamentary system.
At 2/24/10 02:39 PM, Jon-86 wrote: Its the case for all commonwealth countries they have to be loyal subservient to the British royal family (and the empire) or they wouldn't be in the commonwealth!
Fuck that!
Yes Jon, I know you don't like the monarchy. I'll put you down as a "no" for the idea.
At 2/24/10 02:54 PM, Der-Lowe wrote:
:Horrible idea. The economies of the Commonwealth are not linked tight enough to make a monetary union. They're even in different continents! When a crisis hits Australia and the UK booms, the Commonwealth won't adjust neither for the UK (appreciation to lower exports and therefore pull demand down) nor Australia (depreciation for the opposite effect). Heck, even Europe lacks this bond!
:I have no objections with regards to the rest of the bullet points.
That was more of a long term suggestion, possibly after some degree of economic policy integration between the members. Perhaps the development of a pan-national Commonwealth bank that could advise on interest rates and other financial issues across the entirety of the Commonwealth.
As for Defence Integration, are there any thoughts closer joint operations, for example a Frigate manned by members from different Commonwealth states?
