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Forum: USA Politics 2nd November 2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3,600
Views: 155,324
Posted By Giz
Fallacy of the excluded middle. You can protest...

Fallacy of the excluded middle. You can protest without the burning and looting.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th October 2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 12,727
Posted By Giz
That’s your take away from this atrocity? Equal...

That’s your take away from this atrocity? Equal blame for all monotheistic beliefs? Catholics and ISIS should both be abhorred?
Forum: USA Politics 18th October 2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 507
Views: 18,995
Posted By Giz
Bunch of proto fascists here, explaining why it’s...

Bunch of proto fascists here, explaining why it’s ok to use violence against the enemy within.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 11th September 2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,157
Posted By Giz
It passed the council 18 to 2. Presumably that...

It passed the council 18 to 2. Presumably that indicates some degree of popularity? Or are the council members all pawns in thrall to unionist HQ?
Forum: USA Politics 1st September 2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,558
Posted By Giz
Hmmm, lots of collusion in this thread. I...

Hmmm, lots of collusion in this thread.

I suppose it’s to be expected. The only proven foreign collusion in 2016 was Hilary getting the Steele dossier
Forum: USA Politics 1st September 2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3,581
Views: 171,073
Posted By Giz
One of those gradual day by day immediate...

One of those gradual day by day immediate existential dangers?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th August 2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2,029
Views: 34,533
Posted By Giz
Presumably all the windows are broken

Presumably all the windows are broken
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd August 2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,297
Posted By Giz
I would respond, but what if you are that “end is...

I would respond, but what if you are that “end is nigh” sidewalk guy? Maybe we shouldn’t engage.

(You know the ISF is social media, right?)
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th July 2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,888
Posted By Giz
Jeremy Corbyn accused of unleashing wave of legal...

Jeremy Corbyn accused of unleashing wave of legal claims that could bankrupt Labour
A shadow cabinet minister told The Telegraph: 'This is the Corbyn legacy. People should be angry'
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd July 2020, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,601
Posted By Giz
That’s funny. It’s merkel who is comprised by...

That’s funny. It’s merkel who is comprised by Russian fossil fuels. The USA has actually been warning Germany about it.
Forum: USA Politics 17th July 2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,996
Posted By Giz
The law was presented to Floridians to vote on,...

The law was presented to Floridians to vote on, as:

Quote:
“During oral argument before the Florida Supreme Court on whether the initiative petition could appear on the ballot, the attorney for...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th July 2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,533
Posted By Giz
This response is based on emotion and trauma...

This response is based on emotion and trauma rather than reason.

In criminal courts, sentences are passed by a judge rather than the victims of the crime in order to avoid such responses.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 5th July 2020, 06:58 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,818
Posted By Giz
Nelson wasn’t a big innovator, “his” tactics were...

Nelson wasn’t a big innovator, “his” tactics were in use by the Royal Navy before he became prominent. What he did was implement them in the most dramatic way.

To quote:

“ There was nothing...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 25th June 2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,888
Posted By Giz
I doubt she hadn’t read it. Most likely it was...

I doubt she hadn’t read it. Most likely it was the anti Semitic part that she liked and made her retweet it.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th June 2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 70,964
Posted By Giz
Previous generations did raise monuments to...

Previous generations did raise monuments to pharaohs to honor and exalt them and displayed them prominently.

#pyramidsmustfall
Forum: USA Politics 9th June 2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,774
Posted By Giz
Reform of The Minneapolis police is nothing to do...

Reform of The Minneapolis police is nothing to do with the GOP. It’s a dem mayor, with a dem city council, with a dem state Legislature with a Dem governor. Why wasn’t it fixed? Note: the answer...
Forum: USA Politics 9th June 2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,774
Posted By Giz
If the majority of state, city council and mayor...

If the majority of state, city council and mayor positions are dem held and have been for several decades... why have they not appointed police chiefs in line with their goals? Why blame the GOP for...
Forum: USA Politics 9th June 2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,774
Posted By Giz
Once again, Hasn’t Minneapolis been Dem...

Once again, Hasn’t Minneapolis been Dem controlled for 40 years and the state for 90 years?
Forum: USA Politics 9th June 2020, 02:53 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 5,774
Posted By Giz
Hasn’t Minneapolis been Dem controlled for 40...

Hasn’t Minneapolis been Dem controlled for 40 years and the state for 90 years?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th May 2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 15,404
Posted By Giz
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rise_of_Victim...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rise_of_Victimhood_Culture
Forum: USA Politics 12th May 2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1,381
Views: 73,925
Posted By Giz
You mean the news program that admitted their...

You mean the news program that admitted their mistake?


“ the "Meet the Press" Twitter account posted: "You’re correct. Earlier today, we inadvertently and inaccurately cut short a video clip of...
Forum: USA Politics 12th May 2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 157,647
Posted By Giz
It’s also not what he has championed in section...

It’s also not what he has championed in section IX. Judged under his preferred section IX standards , he’d be found guilty.
Forum: USA Politics 12th May 2020, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 157,647
Posted By Giz
“for a woman to come forward in the glaring...

“for a woman to come forward in the glaring lights of focus, nationally, you’ve got to start off with the presumption that at least the essence of what she’s talking about is real — whether or not...
Forum: USA Politics 12th May 2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1,381
Views: 73,925
Posted By Giz
Just to quote the mea culpa from the liars: ...

Just to quote the mea culpa from the liars:

“ the "Meet the Press" Twitter account posted: "You’re correct. Earlier today, we inadvertently and inaccurately cut short a video clip of an interview...
Forum: USA Politics 12th May 2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 157,647
Posted By Giz
When did “believe all women” turn into “believe...

When did “believe all women” turn into “believe twitter detectives”?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 11th May 2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 15,404
Posted By Giz
That seems like a great rule of thumb for life in...

That seems like a great rule of thumb for life in general, but rather destroys the purpose of rigorous university study. Goodbye philosophy department- hello axioms!
Forum: USA Politics 10th May 2020, 05:33 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 157,647
Posted By Giz
Yes, with such luminaries as Ted Kennedy, Bill...

Yes, with such luminaries as Ted Kennedy, Bill Clinton It is the grossest calumny to suggest that a Democrat could be an abuser.
Forum: USA Politics 10th May 2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,162
Posted By Giz
On the other hand, the Cuban missile crisis only...

On the other hand, the Cuban missile crisis only happened because JFK had come across as weak to Khrushchev when they’d had the Vienna summit, leading Khrushchev to think he could push jfk around. ...
Forum: USA Politics 9th May 2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,162
Posted By Giz
Is TDS blinding ? I said nothing about trump...

Is TDS blinding ? I said nothing about trump deserving a higher spot. What I did say is that a number of other recent presidents seem to be too high.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 9th May 2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 15,404
Posted By Giz
A university should be intellectually...

A university should be intellectually challenging. Even if you are only learning about something in order to refute it.

As Dawkins put it:

“Richard Dawkins, a professor at Oxford, said: 'So...
Forum: USA Politics 9th May 2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 8,162
Posted By Giz
Yeah. And ghw bush too. Silly poll is...

Yeah. And ghw bush too.


Silly poll is silly.
Forum: USA Politics 6th May 2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
As far as i'm concerned, the deal breaker on...

As far as i'm concerned, the deal breaker on Georgia's approach is:

"You can get an unofficial version of state law for free from LexisNexis' website, but LexisNexis' terms of service explicitly...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
The issue is that the free version is: ...

The issue is that the free version is:


“The copyright status of the annotated code matters because the state doesn't publish any other official version. You can get an unofficial version of...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
I’m saying that Georgia shouldn’t have done what...

I’m saying that Georgia shouldn’t have done what they did. As a result, they should now compensate LN. As it is mandatory , I suggested eminent domain.

I agree that there are many shady uses...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
The. Georgia should employ eminent domain and...

The. Georgia should employ eminent domain and purchase the annotations from LN
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
Yes, I think the state of Georgia was wrong on...

Yes, I think the state of Georgia was wrong on this one.

I think that being able to access a complete, accurate copy of the laws that a citizen lives under, should be available to all citizens. ...
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
Perhaps the taxpayer should pony up to have a...

Perhaps the taxpayer should pony up to have a workable copy of the law available to all citizens ?
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
Ha! Alito. Darn auto correct!

Ha! Alito. Darn auto correct!
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
I have an opinion on their opinion. I have no...

I have an opinion on their opinion. I have no opinion on your opinion.
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
I have no opinion on that

I have no opinion on that
Forum: USA Politics 3rd May 2020, 06:40 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,119
Posted By Giz
Supreme Court Versus Georgia

Interesting split from the court (I agree with the majority):

The Supreme Court ruled Monday against the state of Georgia in a copyright lawsuit over annotations to its legal code, finding they...
Forum: Trials and Errors 2nd May 2020, 07:46 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,626
Posted By Giz
Maybe... but I generally tend to think a...

Maybe... but I generally tend to think a combination of risk-aversion and incompetence (I.e. “Theresa May syndrome “) is more likely than willful sabotage.
Forum: Trials and Errors 1st May 2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 14,626
Posted By Giz
Wait, you think sturgeon is a unionist saboteur?

Wait, you think sturgeon is a unionist saboteur?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 1st May 2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 14,324
Posted By Giz
Indeed. Such as when an under 15’s team beat a...

Indeed. Such as when an under 15’s team beat a USA national soccer team 5-2. Whether it was the USA men’s or women’s soccer team doesn’t change how impressive it was.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 5th April 2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,527
Posted By Giz
Well, Michael foot was a kgb agent who wrote the...

Well, Michael foot was a kgb agent who wrote the longest suicide note in history . Corbyn was an anti-west terrorist sympathizer. Tony Blair was relatively sensible and moderate.

That Blair...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 4th April 2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,527
Posted By Giz
Too funny. Corby spoke at hate rallies, laid...

Too funny. Corby spoke at hate rallies, laid wreaths on terrorists, etc etc... and when the media report it, you cover your eyes.

You do Labour no favours with your partisan spin. Labour needs to...
Forum: USA Politics 31st March 2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3,773
Views: 157,647
Posted By Giz
Surely the Russians would want to use an agent...

Surely the Russians would want to use an agent that hadn’t blown her cover?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th March 2020, 12:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,611
Posted By Giz
Maybe if he was just trying to wing him

Maybe if he was just trying to wing him
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 27th February 2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 11,804
Posted By Giz
But was she punching up?

But was she punching up?
Forum: USA Politics 27th February 2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,822
Posted By Giz
Or this is just pearl clutching hysteria.

Or this is just pearl clutching hysteria.
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