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03/11/2008 14:30 #43622
I am an idiot!Category: politics
03/06/2008 14:20 #43567
New York: The ZOMG 9/11, 9/11 StateSo, in the wee hours of the morning someone set off a small explosive in front of an army recruiting station in Time Square. No one was injured, and the door to the recruiter got smudged up.
The recruiters had been the site of many, many protests of the Iraq war. The logical thing to speculate was that the bomb was related to that. Come on, consider the location, its history, the political climate. Even take into account the magnitude of the explosion, or the lack there of, and the time chosen.
Then why have I heard three separate news casts, and read a smattering of headlines that assume this was an act of terrorism? Sure, it was a tiny act of terrorism. But from the way they made it sound Osama Bin Laden himself bought the ammo case at an army surplus store and stuffed it with fizzy 4th of July explosives.
If anything illegal, suspect, or even a little eccentric happens in New York it is automatically linked to the holiest day of the year, 9/11. The state of New York should change its moto from excelsior to "New York: the ZOMG 9/11, 9/11, 9/11 Never Forget, FCNY/NYPD 4EVAH!!!! State."
Can we get over it now?
The recruiters had been the site of many, many protests of the Iraq war. The logical thing to speculate was that the bomb was related to that. Come on, consider the location, its history, the political climate. Even take into account the magnitude of the explosion, or the lack there of, and the time chosen.
Then why have I heard three separate news casts, and read a smattering of headlines that assume this was an act of terrorism? Sure, it was a tiny act of terrorism. But from the way they made it sound Osama Bin Laden himself bought the ammo case at an army surplus store and stuffed it with fizzy 4th of July explosives.
If anything illegal, suspect, or even a little eccentric happens in New York it is automatically linked to the holiest day of the year, 9/11. The state of New York should change its moto from excelsior to "New York: the ZOMG 9/11, 9/11, 9/11 Never Forget, FCNY/NYPD 4EVAH!!!! State."
Can we get over it now?
jason - 03/06/08 15:31
Amen. Send the ejected non-violent bud merchants this way. ty
Amen. Send the ejected non-violent bud merchants this way. ty
james - 03/06/08 15:28
JBeatty: Awesome
MrMike: They can take the Governor's name off to put it on. When was the last time any of us were happy with the Governor when they were actually elected?
Jason: I hope who ever did it gets locked up. Period. While it didn't do any real damage it is still fantastically illegal and reprehensible. If there isn't enough room they can let a few pot dealers out to make space.
JBeatty: Awesome
MrMike: They can take the Governor's name off to put it on. When was the last time any of us were happy with the Governor when they were actually elected?
Jason: I hope who ever did it gets locked up. Period. While it didn't do any real damage it is still fantastically illegal and reprehensible. If there isn't enough room they can let a few pot dealers out to make space.
mrmike - 03/06/08 14:54
We'd have to add a lot of room to the nasty Welcome to New York State sign at the border. They only recent erased Cuomo's name off em.
We'd have to add a lot of room to the nasty Welcome to New York State sign at the border. They only recent erased Cuomo's name off em.
jbeatty - 03/06/08 14:26
Ok, but only if we can change the state flag to a roadwork sign.
Ok, but only if we can change the state flag to a roadwork sign.
03/04/2008 13:48 #43550
Gary GygaxCategory: nerd
It is amazing how you can never meet someone, or even be aware of them and still be greatly influenced by them. I had never met Gary Gygax, and didn't even know his name until I was 19. But his influence was very important to me and millions others.
Gary was the creator of Dungeons & Dragons. It was a game I first played in 1992 and with various people played until 1999. But even after that time his influence was still felt. In college I played other role playing games that wouldn't have existed if Gary hadn't created his. My best friends run different role playing games. Games that have no dungeons, no dragons, no dice but are role playing games that wouldn't have existed without Gary. Many hours of my life have been spent playing, enjoying, and thinking about this style of play. Some of my fondest memories are of role playing with my friends.
Gary Gygax died this morning. He had been in poor health for some time. He will be missed.
So long Gary, and thanks for all the Troglodytes
Gary was the creator of Dungeons & Dragons. It was a game I first played in 1992 and with various people played until 1999. But even after that time his influence was still felt. In college I played other role playing games that wouldn't have existed if Gary hadn't created his. My best friends run different role playing games. Games that have no dungeons, no dragons, no dice but are role playing games that wouldn't have existed without Gary. Many hours of my life have been spent playing, enjoying, and thinking about this style of play. Some of my fondest memories are of role playing with my friends.
Gary Gygax died this morning. He had been in poor health for some time. He will be missed.
So long Gary, and thanks for all the Troglodytes
theecarey - 03/06/08 11:58
I'm thinking that I never really knew anything about this guy. I feel so ashamed! Much loved D&D memories all through highschool, especially during a semester of french class with a sub that knew no foreign languages. Then in college it was the D&D Club followed by involvement in the live action stuff (D&D seemed to fade for awhile). I fondly recall dodging my graduation ceremony from UB to play a day of Vampire on campus instead.
wow, I need to dust off my dice and dig out my old notebooks and play/pay homage to the man who influenced so much of my free time back then..
I'm thinking that I never really knew anything about this guy. I feel so ashamed! Much loved D&D memories all through highschool, especially during a semester of french class with a sub that knew no foreign languages. Then in college it was the D&D Club followed by involvement in the live action stuff (D&D seemed to fade for awhile). I fondly recall dodging my graduation ceremony from UB to play a day of Vampire on campus instead.
wow, I need to dust off my dice and dig out my old notebooks and play/pay homage to the man who influenced so much of my free time back then..
james - 03/04/08 18:48
Joshua: If people haven't played it they have played a game that descends from it. It's impact on leisure culture has to be significant.
Peter: Exactly! Everyone and their grandmother has played a role playing game like Final Fantasy. They are taken directly from D&D. Before the Final Fantasy series there were a ton of D&D video games.
Joshua: If people haven't played it they have played a game that descends from it. It's impact on leisure culture has to be significant.
Peter: Exactly! Everyone and their grandmother has played a role playing game like Final Fantasy. They are taken directly from D&D. Before the Final Fantasy series there were a ton of D&D video games.
metalpeter - 03/04/08 18:39
I played it once but I was a beginer and so Never really played again. But there is another angle to this. Do you think games like Final Fantasy would have been created in the Video Game world with out him. They are basicly the same thing except they are one person who controls the party and as you get stronger you get more power and new spells and your ablities go up?
I played it once but I was a beginer and so Never really played again. But there is another angle to this. Do you think games like Final Fantasy would have been created in the Video Game world with out him. They are basicly the same thing except they are one person who controls the party and as you get stronger you get more power and new spells and your ablities go up?
joshua - 03/04/08 15:41
Ooh - nice one (e:jim)!
Dungeons & Dragons - I wonder how many people *haven't* played it at least once or at least has a familiarity with what it is.
Ooh - nice one (e:jim)!
Dungeons & Dragons - I wonder how many people *haven't* played it at least once or at least has a familiarity with what it is.
jim - 03/04/08 14:40
He will be [rolls d20] ... missed!
He will be [rolls d20] ... missed!
03/02/2008 22:07 #43533
Job InterviewCategory: job
I have a job interview tomorrow for the Smoking Cessation hotline at Roswell. Not because I have any passion concerning smoking or cancer or junk. I just feel bad about (e:Jim) leaving Roswell. We can't let estrip's control over Roswell slip!
I interview well. But I can't get this wry look of awkwardness off my face when wearing a suit. So, I am going to have to put the suit on and pose in front of the bathroom mirror saying things like "never get a job with a tie man, a tie is a noose!" Just to get it out of my system.
Wish my luck.
I interview well. But I can't get this wry look of awkwardness off my face when wearing a suit. So, I am going to have to put the suit on and pose in front of the bathroom mirror saying things like "never get a job with a tie man, a tie is a noose!" Just to get it out of my system.
Wish my luck.
james - 03/03/08 10:28
Thank you every one for your kind wishes. ^_^
Thank you every one for your kind wishes. ^_^
trisha - 03/03/08 10:25
ahahah...... well, if it has to be a noose, make it silk at least. you know, in your gilt cage and all that..... ;)
ahahah...... well, if it has to be a noose, make it silk at least. you know, in your gilt cage and all that..... ;)
jason - 03/03/08 09:16
Best of luck, James. Treat yourself to a brandy or something afterwards.
Best of luck, James. Treat yourself to a brandy or something afterwards.
fellyconnelly - 03/03/08 07:44
will you get a cubicle at roswell? you can dress it up with a bit of fur~!!
will you get a cubicle at roswell? you can dress it up with a bit of fur~!!
paul - 03/02/08 22:33
Good luck. I said about ten funny things in comments I decided not to post.
Good luck. I said about ten funny things in comments I decided not to post.
mrmike - 03/02/08 22:14
Best wishes, we'll have the place named Roswell Peep yet
Best wishes, we'll have the place named Roswell Peep yet
02/29/2008 20:44 #43513
Rocket Man done rightCategory: assignment
A classic.
Part of the margharita assignment challenge.
How drunk are YOU!
Part of the margharita assignment challenge.
How drunk are YOU!
james - 03/02/08 22:16
Of course he isn't smoking it zobar. He doesn't want to harm those angelic vocal cords of his.
Of course he isn't smoking it zobar. He doesn't want to harm those angelic vocal cords of his.
metalpeter - 03/01/08 13:52
Oh my 3 shatners. It is ok it comes off kinda like a DR. Seus book but that is ok.
Oh my 3 shatners. It is ok it comes off kinda like a DR. Seus book but that is ok.
zobar - 02/29/08 22:19
I saw that for the first time when I was in college, and this whole time I cherished the thought of William Shatner getting high … as a kite on the good juju all over national TV. I mean he's got the mellow, he's got the paranoia, he's got the fear, and then he's got the gigglies.
So I'm showing it to (e:dragonlady7) tonight and he's barely even started before she goes, 'it's too bad he's not really smoking it.'
DAMMIT!
- Z
I saw that for the first time when I was in college, and this whole time I cherished the thought of William Shatner getting high … as a kite on the good juju all over national TV. I mean he's got the mellow, he's got the paranoia, he's got the fear, and then he's got the gigglies.
So I'm showing it to (e:dragonlady7) tonight and he's barely even started before she goes, 'it's too bad he's not really smoking it.'
DAMMIT!
- Z
flacidness - 02/29/08 22:13
oh yes i love that! It's absolutely fantastic.
oh yes i love that! It's absolutely fantastic.
Joshua: Don't blame the party. New York has been governed by either party about half the time and have made this great state the steaming ruin it is today. Put both Spitzer and Bruno in a cannon and I think we might get something done next year. Though I will note our government got more done in the first year of the Spitzer administration than it had in decades.
Felly: I do it for my peeps.
i knew you would dig up some gem...
I voted for him. This is the last time I'm going to be conned by a Democrat so-called reformer. Its fucking crap - this state is going down the tubes and the state government is utterly unreformable. This state is fucked.