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So... I'm 9 years younger than my sister and she told my parents she didn't want my brother and I around for her sweet 16 party, so my we had to stay the night at my grandma's. She took us to a video store to rent something to watch, so we chose two rent three things: A season of Captain Planet, the 5 episode evil green ranger saga from power Rangers and my grandma picked The Little Mermaid.

She put it in the VCR and we realized it wasn't the Disney Little Mermaid that we remembered, but a live-action Little Mermaid... with titties everywhere. It wasn't porn, but they were all topless and my grandma almost fell over trying to run across the living room to snatch the remote from me.

That's my only live action Little Mermaid experience lmao.

Vampire_Chicken posted...

And just how much "cultural influence" did she actually exert upon Colonial Office or Foreign Office policy through informal back channels? What were the issues on which she directly intervened, what policy changes were made in accordance with her expressed wishes, which prime ministers did she successfully bend to her will?

And please, let's not have any of this airy-fairy "Oh, but her influence was so all-pervading that it was intangible, the evidence for it is nowhere because it was everywhere, so I'm sorry but I can't actually offer you any specifics" guff, either. I'll tell you what's "intellectually dishonest": feeling convinced that you don't need to persuade anyone with bothersome old facts because your opinions are too self-evidently correct to require corroboration.

No doubt she had her own opinions and wishes on a variety of issues -- who doesn't? Your job is to demonstrate when, where and how these were actually translated into concrete action and had an impact on policy. Not only that, but to offer more than one or two examples if you want prop up this notion that she supposedly spent her whole life on the throne plotting how to repress, culturally rape, loot and genocide native populations.

But if, on the other hand, all you can say is that she owed a blood debt for the crimes of Britain's colonial past simply because of the family she was born into, and because of the crown that got plonked on her head back in 1952 -- then be careful, because that's a dangerous argument with uncomfortable implications. Because it can be argued that in a democracy, the people, the electorate, are morally accountable for the foreign policies of the government they voted into power, just as much as any elite might be. That's certainly the way Al Qaeda saw things: that every adult American was a legitimate target who somehow deserved to pay the price of past governments' follies. Let's not buy into that "guilty by association" logic that reduces people to symbols and stereotypes to justify their death.

If whoever sits on the throne is guilty of the crimes of whoever's ass was on it back in 1903 because that kind of responsibility goes with the job title, then whoever sits in the Oval Office today is equally guilty of whatever's been done in Uncle Sam's name since 1782. Sound fair enough?

The Queen has the power to select the Prime Minister and has the power to get rid of them. Is that not literally influencing the political direction of the UK? On top of that, it's not like she can't call in favors and get the desired result. A happy example is when she spoke up and let Snoop Dogg stay welcomed in the UK after they tried to kick him out. Elizabeth's influence on the UK is a mixed bad and you gotta take the good with the bad, but I definitely don't need to come up with a bunch of examples just to support ONE argument lol. The examples I used are strong enough to support themselves by being factual. That's the only criteria that needs to be met lol.

The "opinion" of a monarch cannot be downplayed or equated to that of a commoner. She's literally the Queen and spoke up on more than a few occasions in her lifetime. She's not Chelsea Clinton. This is another example of that intellectual dishonesty I was talking about, and why I'm not going to be strung along while you pretend to think it's up to you to decide what the criteria should be.

One of my heroes suggested that we judge people not by appearance, but by the contents of their character. We're all a mixed bag, but again, we gotta take the good with the bad. Are one's actions/inaction not a direct indicator of their character? Are the ideologies and policies that one pushes not an indicator of character? If you take on your father's rhetoric and continue his traditions, you will be criticized and judged for the same reasons he was. Americans struggle with this concept too lol.

Elizabeth was complicit in the crimes of the UK during her lifetime and she reaped the benefits from nations under British rule. Stolen jewels are just one thing people talk about. She's "charitable" because it's good for public relations and public image, but I can't recall her speaking out against the UK or it's allies extorting African nations. Even the Island of Haiti is still being extorted by France, but both America and the UK don't seem to mind it's allies crimes against humanity. You learn a lot about one's character by what they're willing to speak out against versus what they remain silent about.

Anyway, sorry I kept you waiting. I don't post every day anyway, but I truly did intend on responding to you that day lol. I just got caught up in a busy week. But I said what I said, I made my point clearly and I'm not interested dragging out the discussion.

Vampire_Chicken posted...

And just how much "cultural influence" did she actually exert upon Colonial Office or Foreign Office policy through informal back channels? What were the issues on which she directly intervened, what policy changes were made in accordance with her expressed wishes, which prime ministers did she successfully bend to her will?

And please, let's not have any of this airy-fairy "Oh, but her influence was so all-pervading that it was intangible, the evidence for it is nowhere because it was everywhere, so I'm sorry but I can't actually offer you any specifics" guff, either. I'll tell you what's "intellectually dishonest": feeling convinced that you don't need to persuade anyone with bothersome old facts because your opinions are too self-evidently correct to require corroboration.

No doubt she had her own opinions and wishes on a variety of issues -- who doesn't? Your job is to demonstrate when, where and how these were actually translated into concrete action and had an impact on policy. Not only that, but to offer more than one or two examples if you want prop up this notion that she supposedly spent her whole life on the throne plotting how to repress, culturally rape, loot and genocide native populations.

But if, on the other hand, all you can say is that she owed a blood debt for the crimes of Britain's colonial past simply because of the family she was born into, and because of the crown that got plonked on her head back in 1952 -- then be careful, because that's a dangerous argument with uncomfortable implications. Because it can be argued that in a democracy, the people, the electorate, are morally accountable for the foreign policies of the government they voted into power, just as much as any elite might be. That's certainly the way Al Qaeda saw things: that every adult American was a legitimate target who somehow deserved to pay the price of past governments' follies. Let's not buy into that "guilty by association" logic that reduces people to symbols and stereotypes to justify their death.

If whoever sits on the throne is guilty of the crimes of whoever's ass was on it back in 1903 because that kind of responsibility goes with the job title, then whoever sits in the Oval Office today is equally guilty of whatever's been done in Uncle Sam's name since 1782. Sound fair enough?

I'll get back to you later. Just acknowledging your post.

Oh, the intellectually dishonest...

Power of political authority =/= power of cultural influence.

She was STRONG with the latter and people with political authority respected her enough to show her favoritism, especially amongst colonized nations. She got her way often, even at other's expense. Making an enemy of Lizzy was making an enemy of the UK. She was a symbol for multiple reasons and she played her role, even if unofficial. Since when does anything ever need to be legitimate when colonists are involved? Write a piece of paper and violate it all they want, lmao.

But sure, keep downplaying her and pretending to not be the newest link in an old chain of rhetoric. Pretending to have a level of insight that others don't have, but also can't recognize the nuance when it comes to power and influence lol.

Dishonesty is part of her legacy.

The title made me picture someone throwing an EMP grenade to still it.

I highly recommend it. I binged 7 episodes last night on Peacock and I think I like it even more now. Before I think it was the fights and toys that sold me the most, but this is really well-written for a cartoon lol. Especially one made in the early 90's.

I'll try to see if I can finish season 2 by next Saturday lol.

Nobody should have to pretend or hide their true feelings about the Queen, her enablers and those who praise her despite the roles she played in politics. Pointing out the double standards may piss people off when they know they fit the description, but that's reality. Facts over feelings.

But America is still fighting against telling the truth with proper context in schools, so it's no wonder folks hit adulthood trying to punish those who speak out lol.

Damn this cartoon is so politically heavy with moral dilemmas lol. I understood basic concepts of why they were fighting but there's levels to this I wouldn't have fully processed as a kid.

I use the Norton now but I was using Nord at one point.

I just found both seasons on Peacock, and it's free lol. I don't want nostalgia goggles messing with my perception, but I've got a feeling that I'm still going to love this lol. Maybe even moreso now.

It was amusing.

I'm jealous! He was a fan favorite and those toys were expensive lol. Marsala was my favorite character, but I never could get one myself back then. Toy sales were huge for cartoons.

Anybody remember this cartoon?
https://youtu.be/rR7ktkOEeFw

It was one of my favorite cartoons growing up. I feel like only Batman the animated series and Gargoyles were the only cartoons of this time to rival this show from a storytelling standpoint.
https://youtu.be/UtLePVNzMI8

I feel creeped out that the same demographic that celebrated Gaddafi's murder is upset at jokes about Elizabeth who was allowed to die naturally.

Creeped out, not surprised. Nobody educated is surprised lol.

I'm still using the original LG ThinQ, and I was being picky when I picked it. I was deliberately looking for a phone with an aux port and this was it lol. The newer version looks awesome too but I don't have reason to upgrade. This thing doesn't die fast, it doesn't randomly restart or any of the "time for an upgrade" signs.

Hopefully Apple finally makes a product meant to last someday lol. My last Apple device was an iPod Nano. I still have it but the screen is dead lol.

My last physical album was Napalm by Xzibit.

Great album, btw.

Cable news networks are just waiting with a smirk and a "I knew you'd be back" speech.

iwasapoetonce posted...

has there no one selected the username "Adam" since November of 1999?

A lot of people were elite snipers, otaku, or some type of bad was back then.

I'm in the middle of the room and I want all the air flowing at me from two directions lol.

Sounds dirty without context. Yet, even with...

SiO4 posted...

Yes, I would say so.

My energy company used to send green status off with their bill and I was close to the top as possible.
The other places were probably unoccupied but still had power. I use a reasonable amount of Solar power.
And I tend to use rainwater to water my plants. I put a tarp under the eves to both catch the water and stop it from going near the basement walls.
Plus I use my yard wagon to collect water as well.
~Waste not, want not.

I cannot recall the last time I saw rain. All of that sounded awesome but the rain must have a restraining order against certain parts of San Bernardino County lol...

Almost always. I'm practically a stranger on my main board, too.

My activity makes it so I'm better off not even making threads because I don't usually come back to check lol. I've had more activity this week than I have in months.

Mine was pushing $250 last month. I gotta figure something out lmao

Kim_Seong-a posted...

Hell, there's even a perfectly usable window of time where the kid could've been conceived. Remember when she wiped his memories? >__>

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/0/2/AAe6eNAADpIW.jpg

Magic practitioners and their secrets...

Zatanna!

She'd be like, "Ecurb, pu bulc eht toohs!"

I'm in sunny Southern Cali and I just wrapped up my 2nd and final shower for the night and I'm already feeling miserable again lol. I watered my grass this evening too and I guess I'm not supposed to do it again for a while after today.

I turned the AC off earlier around 4pm but I'm probably turning it back on in about an hour.. Which will be 10pm. Trying to sleep last night was some straight up BS though, lol. I woke up more times than a stubborn Cosby victim and more sweaty than Satan's speedo.

Right now I have two fans on opposite sides of the room and I'm okay as long as I don't move lol.

Tyranthraxus posted...

Roman Empire never fell in this universe.

Lmao

If only he were consistently rational like that. Too bad.

Let's look at facts like math... Show us the work. Not just the answer.

I also always wonder why Trump supporters think they can make Biden voters upset by calling him names. Biden has no love anywhere lol. He's just a means to an end. Many Biden voters don't even respect Jim Crow Joe lol. He and Trump could be buddies if they weren't political opponents. Similar values passed down by their fathers were taught and they exercised their "values" within their own respective realms.

Which is why it's so damn scary that Dems, displaced 'Publicans, low integrity Conservatives and goalposts moving Libs won't use this precious time to urge other Democratic politicians to step up. Can't be a Republican until they're no longer Trump influenced, and there is no foreseeable end date to that. They still love Ronald Escobar Reagan, so... Lol.

I think I made myself sad.

Seriously though, Americans are stuck in an identity crises and doesn't have the discipline to overcome it. People still immigrate believing the "land of the free, home of the brave" rhetoric even when contradictions happen every day.

Reminds me of Californians thinking their problems will be solved by moving to Texas, Arizona and the South lol. Better research before you move, lmao.

Frosted_Midna posted...

I will bite...what makes him better than any choices so far?

I'd love to know the thought sequences that led to this too, lol. Better to ask than to speculate, after all.

The unraveling of America was always in the foreseeable future, lol. The ideologies of its founders could never work in the long-term. When seeds of lies, treachery and selfishness are sewn, what grows from it should be no shocker.

Fast forward... A twice impeached, reality star ex-president is mishandling Federal documents, responsible for an insurrection that cost blue lives, etc...

Welp!

I've been single for three years now and have been dating different women ever since. I want a committed relationship but I got really picky after the last one. I decided that I'm not settling down with any woman having an identity crises, which automatically makes it slim pickings. But women over 30 usually have it more figured out than those under 30.

They are irritating, but I think the "just saying" types are worse.

The aforementioned may say some jerk shit, but the latter don't even want to be held accountable for the jerk shit they say. They'll say the most ignorant nonsense and be like "just saying," as if it erases the status effects.

I wouldn't do it.

Definitely cannot be passive while Rights are being taken from other citizens, even if it's mostly directed at demographics you also have contempt for.

But if you do, stay silent. You deserve to be called out if you dare to open your mouth to say something hypocritical.

George Zimmerman has more Rights in Florida than many people have across America lol

My ego would never let me call the cops on my wife unless I felt lives were actually in danger lol. I'd rather just leave for a while.

Good thing the Egyptians left their movement patterns on walls so youth in the 1970's could walk and dance like them later on.

Has Hunter Biden, Obama or Chicago been deflected to yet?

They're going to create a super villain's origin story doing this to the wrong one.

This about Yakuza hostess clubs?

aurlen posted...

Jaws > all

Jaws memes > Jaws > all

DirkDiggles posted...

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/9/1/3/AAam6dAADaup.jpg

The ol' classics!

I feel like statements like "drama queens" and "lefty mods trying to silence" might be a red flag for that place to not want you there, lol. Assuming a place like that even existed.

Arcanine2009 posted...

Fire a hail of 90 bullets on a black man's back as he is running away from you, but take custody without incident of a white mass murder who picks people off from a rooftop with a rifle. SMH. Culture problem here with cops.

Culture is a scary thing to talk about.

No offense to anybody in this topic, but somebody is probably wearing a shirt with a gun on it while reading this topic right now lol.

Certain types of people have to be desensitized to other people to just not flip out.

So if that says anything...

None. Too much of what I say is gold, and you'd be robbing yourself of wealth by ignoring me.

Nah, j/k. I'm probably not active enough to have made any ignore list in the past 5 years though.

I don't mind the fireworks. I grew up in a household with shouting women and completely tuning them out was the only way to watch TGIF in peace. I'm the same with sports and video games.

It's the bullets that's got me annoyed.