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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/07/18 3:27:24 AM
#389
So now we have a fucking GOP senator suggesting that we should consider lifting sanctions on Russia???
https://twitter.com/OKnox/status/1015373071241367553

Fucking disgusting
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TopicSo i'm playing Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon *SPOILERS*
LordoftheMorons
07/07/18 2:37:15 AM
#10
I only played a few chapters; I think I remember it being okay but not great?

I thought Echoes (remake of Gaiden) was really good, though.
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/06/18 11:30:05 PM
#191
SMT IV: beat the Minotaur without any issues (supposedly hes where the game will really punish you if youre not playing correctly?)

Some of my suspicions about whats going on with the world are looking pretty good now too
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TopicSHAD IS A DAD EVERYONE Come and celebrate!!!!!!!
LordoftheMorons
07/06/18 2:29:04 PM
#26
Congrats!!
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/06/18 2:22:04 PM
#375
HaRRicH posted...
Not only is this article old, it may be the oldest full article posted in this topic series...but I just read Hunter S. Thompson's obituary for Richard Nixon and holy shit he throws it down.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1994/07/he-was-a-crook/308699/


Some people will say that words like scum and rotten are wrong for Objective Journalism -- which is true, but they miss the point. It was the built-in blind spots of the Objective rules and dogma that allowed Nixon to slither into the White House in the first place. He looked so good on paper that you could almost vote for him sight unseen. He seemed so all-American, so much like Horatio Alger, that he was able to slip through the cracks of Objective Journalism. You had to get Subjective to see Nixon clearly, and the shock of recognition was often painful.


Seems applicable today...! (Well, not the 'good on paper' part, but you get the idea)
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TopicKingdom Hearts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! rules
LordoftheMorons
07/06/18 12:02:27 AM
#102
LeonhartFour posted...
I guess I'm weird in that I don't mind slow-paced prologues. I don't have a problem with Persona 4's either.

Sounds like you should play DQ VII...!

(Though they streamlined it in the 3DS version)
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/05/18 3:59:41 PM
#348
JonThePenguin posted...
Pruitt resigns.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/energy-environment/wp/2018/07/05/embattled-epa-chief-scott-pruitt-resigns/

Haha get fucked Scott

Hope hes fully investigated and prosecuted if theres a case there (which I strongly suspect there is)
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TopicPunny's journey to earn his Nintendo Switch
LordoftheMorons
07/05/18 3:08:25 PM
#72
One of the things that really amazed me about Odyssey is that I went through it getting most of the moons and felt like I had probably played for 60-70 hours, and then I went and checked my playtime and it was actually like 35.

Thats some dense content!
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/05/18 2:48:13 PM
#179
Bought SMT IV because it was on sale and played a few hours. Gameplay is fun but something about the art style of the humans is a bit jarring to me for some reason.
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TopicLes Miserables
LordoftheMorons
07/05/18 1:22:31 AM
#7
Great musical
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/04/18 8:05:15 PM
#173
KH1: Sephiroth beated/Journal done
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TopicWhat RPG has the worst final dungeon?
LordoftheMorons
07/04/18 4:41:38 PM
#46
No, that was the version I played. It was definitely still there
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TopicWhat RPG has the worst final dungeon?
LordoftheMorons
07/04/18 3:43:36 PM
#43
Oh, I see my question was answered
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TopicWhat RPG has the worst final dungeon?
LordoftheMorons
07/04/18 3:42:30 PM
#42
tcaz2 posted...
FF3 almost for sure is the worst.

Doesnt this one not have any save points? Or at least it has a boss before the first save point? I remember playing the final dungeon for an hour or two,l without saving, dying to a boss, and then never playing again
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/04/18 5:20:51 AM
#317
Yeah Roe might survive a swing justice Roberts, but if Trump gets a second term and the swing justice is Alito it's definitely dead.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/04/18 2:30:09 AM
#300
Mr Lasastryke posted...
on the other hand, imagine if trump got bored of the job, stepped down, and religious nutcase pence became president and immediately banned abortion.

He literally couldn't. That isn't how the US government works.

The president doesn't make laws, and even if he got Congress to pass a law banning abortions the precedent would be that that law was unconstitutional. The judicial branch is the only one that can overturn Roe.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 9:15:09 PM
#289
Corrik posted...
Suprak the Stud posted...
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/justice-kennedy-wasnt-a-moderate/

More data showing the hero Kennedy was essentially almost identical to Roberts based on his actual voting record.

Yeah, people saying the court is somehow fucked with the change are just doomsaying and world is falling people. Even if it is 7-2 / 8-1 there is very little chance gay marriage is falling and at worse abortion would go to states rights but even that is highly unlikely.

Conservatives mostly rule based on past precedent. The precedents are set.

Abortion going to the states would be a huge change. Some large fraction of the states (over 30 I think?) have trigger laws to immediately outlaw abortion if the Supreme Court were to rule that it wasnt protected.
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TopicChris' political topic. Where Chris posts super casually about political stuff.
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 9:12:26 PM
#228
I think they were optional when I did them too, but he understanding I had was that they were likely to help you unless you bombed them (especially if you looked borderline on paper)
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TopicChris' political topic. Where Chris posts super casually about political stuff.
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 9:08:25 PM
#226
pyresword posted...
I don't think college interviews are really a thing anymore. I applied to 5-10 schools both for undergrad and for my PhD and never once had to do an interview.

I'm sure they still exist somewhere, but I don't think it's at all common.

I will say that my applications were mostly, but not entirely to public schools. I also think I only applied to schools in the midwest or the west coast.

They're a thing (or at least were a thing 10 years ago when I applied?) for undergrad at the top private schools. I didn't have to interview for the one public school to which I applied.

For grad school I'm under the impression that it varies by field. I did none for physics, but I think my friends applying for bio-ish degrees had to do them.
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TopicPunny's journey to earn his Nintendo Switch
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 4:13:54 PM
#20
Go for some Dragon Quest imo
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 4:02:37 PM
#274
Makes sense if you really dont think about it...!
https://twitter.com/steventdennis/status/1014237188727476224
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TopicChris' political topic. Where Chris posts super casually about political stuff.
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 3:57:57 PM
#196
They're pretty correlated, but there still exist disparities even when you account for socioeconomic factors.

Honestly though there's a ton of subjective bullshit in college admissions that has nothing to do with race, though. For example, admissions essays are typically weighted very heavily (which is what I think sunk my apps to the top tier schools; looking back on them they were not great). There's also a lot of emphasis in many colleges on "building a class" where they want a diversity of interests, etc.
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TopicChris' political topic. Where Chris posts super casually about political stuff.
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 3:34:19 PM
#186
I used to be extremely against AA, but now Im only slightly against it. It still doesnt sit right with me and I would prefer other solutions, but I do think its addressing a real problem.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 3:24:47 PM
#273
Great thread on the history of the Democrats becoming the part of civil rights (old thread, but brought up today by Dinesh DSouza in a self-own):
https://twitter.com/kevinmkruse/status/991131180593541121
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Topiclights/Holly Earl | The Greatest Smile On Earth [Elite 8]
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 2:36:00 PM
#4
Should be the finals tbh
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TopicAnagram Plays Persona 5: Expensive Overleveled Personas Editions (spoiler)
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 2:33:25 PM
#68
Oh did you not get Fortune 7? It's super helpful.

On the other hand, Fortune's Mementos boss was probably the hardest fight in the game for me.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/03/18 5:16:59 AM
#266
Why does this fucker still have a job
https://www.cnn.com/2018/07/02/politics/scott-pruitt-whistleblower-secret-calendar/index.htm
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/02/18 6:23:58 AM
#221
Good news for South Korea:
http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/07/01/0200000000AEN20180701000951315.html
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TopicRandom Confession: I have never played a Kingdom Hearts game.
LordoftheMorons
07/02/18 6:12:54 AM
#182
Seph is kicking my ass too (can't seem to deal with heartless angel fast enough...)

I did beat Xemnas, though
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TopicAnagram Plays Persona 5: Expensive Overleveled Personas Editions (spoiler)
LordoftheMorons
07/02/18 3:18:31 AM
#10
LeonhartFour posted...
Akechi's final scene is a mess but man Robbie Daymond really brings it with his voice acting

This happened in another game I played recently too. I guess evil meltdowns really allow VAs to go wild!
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 10:55:31 PM
#137
KH: Phantom beated
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TopicRandom Confession: I have never played a Kingdom Hearts game.
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 10:55:07 PM
#173
Thanks, beat him
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 9:28:54 PM
#219
redrocket posted...
I actually think Obergefell itself is safe. I don't think Roberts/SCOTUS is willing to wade into the nightmare that would be flying in the face of public opinion


I really, really don't see Roe vs Wade being overturned for the same reason. I'd personally put it at less than a 5% chance no matter who is confirmed to the court. Of course, it's still possible for abortion rights to be subtly eroded/undermined from the current status quo without outright overturning Roe vs Wade.

I was of this opinion until recently, but last week the Court overturned a precedent from just a few years later (saying that unions can no longer take fees from non-members in the represented class).

Now, I dont think Roberts will definitely overturn Roe, but I am worried about it.
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 9:00:50 PM
#124
I've played Abyss, Symphonia, Symphonia 2, Phantasia, and Eternia/Destiny II.

I think I'd probably rank them Abyss > Symphonia > Phantasia > Symphonia 2 > Eternia.
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 8:46:27 PM
#122
I think the last Tales game I played was Abyss (which I loved)

I have a couple of the newer ones (maybe Xillia and Graces or something?) because I bought them on sale, but I doubt I'll get around to them anytime soon.
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TopicRandom Confession: I have never played a Kingdom Hearts game.
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 8:23:39 PM
#169
I just beat KH1 last night myself (though I had previously played all of the other games besides BBS and Re:Coded). Still need to do most of the optional bosses, though.

How do I stop sucking against Phantom?
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 6:17:22 PM
#118
Guess I'll probably restart and do hard/casual then
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 6:02:57 PM
#115
Oh hrm, from what I'm reading FE Awakening 'normal' mode is more like an easy mode and 'hard' is more like normal mode from other games in the series. Is that correct?

I typically don't like to play on high difficulties these days, but I don't want to make the game a joke either.
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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 4:37:17 PM
#209
Eddv posted...
So Susan Collins just came out and said shes not going to vote for any justice that's hostile to choice.

*openly hostile

I hope I'm wrong and she won't vote for anyone who doesn't explicitly say that they will honor precedent, but I'm sure Trump's nominee won't be dumb enough to explicitly admit that they plan to overturn Roe v Wade.
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TopicPost Each Time You Beat a Game: 2018 Edition (topic #2)
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 7:52:35 AM
#54
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (PS3)
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 7:50:10 AM
#108
Kingdom Hearts 1 beated

It improved a lot from the really slow beginning, but I think I probably preferred DDD and maybe even 358/2 Days to it (and II, of course; it was better than CoM, though!)

I apparently didn't get the best ending since I still need to beat a few secret bosses to finish the journal. Kurt was easy but I failed hard when I attempted Phantom; I haven't tried the other two besides accidentally dying to Seph earlier

Also what's the point of giving Ansem's last form EXP if you can't save after the credits

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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 2:59:19 AM
#107
Hades Cup beated
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 2:01:39 AM
#105
Went with FeMC since I could make her design better than either gender of the kid
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TopicThe year is halfway over, Game of the Year so far?
LordoftheMorons
07/01/18 2:00:10 AM
#32
MZero11 posted...
I'm going to cheat a bit and say Dragon Quest XI, since we usually go by NA release date here

Im sure it will be my GotY...!
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
06/30/18 11:31:21 PM
#103
10 seconds into FE Awakening and I already have to make a choice, ugh

Normally Id make Robin female without much thought, but apparently the avatars kid is the opposite gender, so now I have to consider that too...!
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TopicThe year is halfway over, Game of the Year so far?
LordoftheMorons
06/30/18 11:11:07 PM
#23
LeonhartFour posted...
pretty sure Kirby Star Allies is the only 2018 game I've played so far

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TopicPolitics Containment Topic 183: For HARDCORE POLITICAL PUNDITS
LordoftheMorons
06/30/18 10:59:59 PM
#193
Forceful_Dragon posted...
Jakyl25 posted...
Now weve only got 10 HOURS LEFT until our goal, and we still need to raise $245,270. This is your last chance to help make a contribution to post our best report EVER.


Is that the implication? That the money is specifically needed so they can say they posted their best report of donations?

Also how exactly does campaign finance work? There are limits right, so when does that reset? If trump is already campaigning for 2020 does that mean people who donate now could hit their cap and not be able to donate in 2019/20?

Its per election but apparently primaries and the general are considered separate elections.
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TopicSave My Favourite Anime Series 5: Round 65[SMFAS]
LordoftheMorons
06/30/18 9:45:49 PM
#123
F/Z (free)
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TopicIn your opinion what's the most recent film release that was a 9.8+/10?
LordoftheMorons
06/30/18 7:45:13 PM
#32
Boyhood
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TopicSaveEstelle/LeonhartFour in Different Houses: Best Smile Edition [SELF]
LordoftheMorons
06/30/18 6:35:23 PM
#96
Accidentally activated the Sephiroth fight in KH2

Got two shot
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