Natmus
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Jul 18, 2007 18:12:59 GMT
Post by Natmus on Jul 18, 2007 18:12:59 GMT
Not even remotely close. Did you even look at the names of my O2 isles? ;D Send us the pics! Which reminds me: when have you last made some online albums with the skulkrins?
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Arminius
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Sol
Jul 18, 2007 20:00:09 GMT
Post by Arminius on Jul 18, 2007 20:00:09 GMT
Not even remotely close. Did you even look at the names of my O2 isles? ;D My parents are going on holiday to Bornholm next week.
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Natmus
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Jul 18, 2007 20:58:40 GMT
Post by Natmus on Jul 18, 2007 20:58:40 GMT
Not even remotely close. Did you even look at the names of my O2 isles? ;D My parents are going on holiday to Bornholm next week. Oh, that's also a nice isle to go to. Remind them to see the ancient stone etchings at Madsebakke. Actually, these years more and more of these things are found on the northern part of the isle. It's generally held that these carvings are tied in with the religion of the Scandinavian lands at this time.
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Shendemiar
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Jul 18, 2007 21:11:09 GMT
Post by Shendemiar on Jul 18, 2007 21:11:09 GMT
Today i bought a bottle of Sol. (2.39 €) Not cheap ;P Was worth it thou
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Jul 18, 2007 21:12:52 GMT
Post by Shendemiar on Jul 18, 2007 21:12:52 GMT
Which reminds me: when have you last made some online albums with the skulkrins? Oh not in a while... Must be half a year at least.
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Sol
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Jul 19, 2007 22:24:45 GMT
Post by Sol on Jul 19, 2007 22:24:45 GMT
Question: how does the XXL schedule work? I seem to schedule my isles to build stuff, but when I check the isles nothing is building? Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
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Jul 19, 2007 22:45:03 GMT
Post by AeroS on Jul 19, 2007 22:45:03 GMT
Why study in the U.S. if you have such a distaste for it? And if the U.S. is so horrible then why doesnt some other country have illegal alien problems with all the americans flooding over their borders? It doesnt matter what america does, the world just loves to hate us. A short opinion from a short american.
XXL starts it build in about 10 minutes and you have to have enough resources to build everything you have in queue.
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Natmus
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Jul 19, 2007 22:58:01 GMT
Post by Natmus on Jul 19, 2007 22:58:01 GMT
Why study in the U.S. if you have such a distaste for it? And if the U.S. is so horrible then why doesnt some other country have illegal alien problems with all the americans flooding over their borders? It doesnt matter what america does, the world just loves to hate us. A short opinion from a short american. Classic false-assumptions rhetoric. The opinion may be short, and the line of thought behind it equally short. If this is anything but a rhetorical question, and you really wonder how this is so, what is your own thoughts on an answer to it? (A clue: Do you really think the U.S. is the only country that has problems with illegal aliens? What do you think draws in illegal aliens? And if you manage to get a working answer to that question, how do you think it could be solved? And if the U.S (and I admit we now are in fantasy territory), do you think it would be so terrible?) And just because it's late and empty loud rhetoric provokes me so: Would that describe the ongoing tragedy that once was called Iraq?
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Sol
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Jul 19, 2007 23:26:18 GMT
Post by Sol on Jul 19, 2007 23:26:18 GMT
Why study in the U.S. if you have such a distaste for it? And if the U.S. is so horrible then why doesnt some other country have illegal alien problems with all the americans flooding over their borders? It doesnt matter what america does, the world just loves to hate us. A short opinion from a short american. I study in the US to learn the enemy's ways. On a more serious note. I've been living in the US for more than 10 years now. And maybe because I am a minority, but I've often been mistreated because of who I am. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying ALL Americans are horrible. That is not the case at all. I will tell you right now that I am not an extremist. My parents decided to send me to the US because they thought I would get a better education here...and some would argue that I did. After all, not everyone gets accepted into ivy league schools. I guess I'm really hurt because I've been insulted by many white people. Some have gone as far as calling me half a person and telling me what I can and cannot do. And it often feels like I've worked twice as hard to get to where I am. But no one said life was fair. ::)Perhaps I have a different perspective on things since I do come from a poor country. I won't say that Mexico is the best country in the world because it's not. As for your question about illegal immigration. Some come to the US because they have no other option. One, there is major corruption in mexico that has sometimes been inspired by foreign policy. For example, take a look into NAFTA. Ever since that was passed illegal immigration in the US has increased because the US practically destroyed agriculture and other jobs in mexico. Many illegal mexican immigrants in the US don't really come from big cities, they come from smaller towns where agriculture and small businesses used to uphold the economy there. Because of things like NAFTA many people lost their jobs. So they really have no other option, either starve or cross the border. It's not nice like other countries where the gov takes care of their people. The mexican gov doesn't give a Merda!. The funny thing about NAFTA is that its a free trade agreement, but it does not tolerate free labor between countries. I often have a good laugh at Americans saying that illegal immigrants steal their jobs...I find it hard to believe that Americans want to pick strawberries in the south. Hehe I also love the accusation that illegal mexicans are responsible for crimes. Ahah seriously, if people stopped watching the bullshit FOX spills out and tried finding their own evidence, they will find that the majority of state prison inmates are Black (40.5%), followed by whites (35.2%), then Hispanics (18.2%), and other with (6.1%). And these numbers come straight from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. I've had people ask that if Mexicans love Mexico so much, why did they leave in the first place? <lol> It's a reasonable question. And I would say that Mexicans love their country. But there is a difference between love of culture and love of their government. Ask any Mexican immigrant if they love their gov. and they will tell you that they hate it. It's their culture they love when they speak of their love for Mexico. But anyway, I think this rant has been too long. There are many other reasons why I dislike the U.S., but seriously, I don't want to make enemies because people disagree. It is just my point of view and I will not declare war on anyone just because they believe in something else.
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Jul 19, 2007 23:34:55 GMT
Post by AeroS on Jul 19, 2007 23:34:55 GMT
There is really nothing I can say to you Natmus. It is clear you are upset with what I said and I didn't mean to offend anyone which is why I used a short obtuse comment that was more directed at a common disliking of america. 1. My comment of illegal aliens was not in the belief that america is alone in this issue. It wasn't even about the immigration issue at all. I was trying ot say that although we are general disliked and many times hated, we have a love for our country and we are not fleeing to other countries in the millions.
2. I am tired of being defined by Iraq. We have had our failings but so has every other country in the world and in history. I won't defend what is happening in Iraq but all of it is still placed on American shoulders when we were not alone going in and not alone even now. I am writing without anger and I hope that I don't provoke anger again. I would just like people to understand that although we fail, we also succeed. When words are spoken about my country I try to respond evenly and still show my love for my country. I think you would do the same.
sorry.
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Sol
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Jul 19, 2007 23:38:21 GMT
Post by Sol on Jul 19, 2007 23:38:21 GMT
Would that describe the ongoing tragedy that once was called Iraq? And the rest of the Middle East you mean? Take a look at the history of Israel, Palestine, Kurdistan, and so on and tell me that the US and other powerful countries didn't Chiavata! it up for their benefit. Divide and conquer! RAWR Ok I'll stop now...I'm getting out of hand. Sorry.
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Jul 19, 2007 23:48:52 GMT
Post by Sol on Jul 19, 2007 23:48:52 GMT
1. My comment of illegal aliens was not in the belief that america is alone in this issue. It wasn't even about the immigration issue at all. I was trying ot say that although we are general disliked and many times hated, we have a love for our country and we are not fleeing to other countries in the millions. Like I said, its poverty or survival (which means going to the US). Which would you choose? If americans were in poverty or their gov sucked, I bet they would move elsewhere...oh wait...they did...remember when the pilgrims, founding fathers, and all those other people came to america escaping the wrath of the english monarchy? hehehe Thats very true. The Middle East crisis also needs to be blamed on France and Britain. Take a look at the Sykes Picot agreement. And...yes, I'm not angry either. I'm just pointing out my views too...heehe There is no need to apologize. Either way, arguments should sometimes be welcomed because it helps us understand each other. I have nothing against you lol
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Shendemiar
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Jul 19, 2007 23:51:32 GMT
Post by Shendemiar on Jul 19, 2007 23:51:32 GMT
Defining americans by actions of their goverment is just as racist than defining someone by their skincolor.
And remember, all nations suck in some way ;D
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Jul 19, 2007 23:52:36 GMT
Post by AeroS on Jul 19, 2007 23:52:36 GMT
I also just noticed that I was responding to something you posted on your first page. So if I had not been dumb enough to click page1 instead of page5, I would not be responding to post that was months old. Just 1 more reason to hate america ;D jk
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Jul 20, 2007 0:01:35 GMT
Post by Shendemiar on Jul 20, 2007 0:01:35 GMT
Defining americans by actions of their goverment is just as racist than defining someone by their skincolor. How much single citizen is reponsible if their goverment fucks up? It must be more than zero. If you allow wrongness to happen, are you part of the crime? Where is the limit how much of yourself should you commit setting things the way you feel is right? How to measure ones right for someone elses right? Are they equally important? I think we should held Sol responsible for the poor state of affairs in Mexico, while AeroS is to be held accountable for the crimes Americans have committed! There is only one way setting things right. Mudwresting!
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