Huntsman if I had to pick a republican. He seems the most moderate, worldly and sophisticated; so hopefully more rational.

Who do I want to run against Obama? Bachman or Perry. Neither is electable. I will probably donate a few hundred to help Bachman along. I may also register as a republican to vote in a primary.

As far as Ron Paul goes, you guys are delusional. Yes, he has some laudable positions, especially on the foriegn affairs, but on economics and domestic policy, he is a fruitcake who would turn this country into a bastion of state-level fiefdoms and widespread discrimination. Maybe most of you think you can live with that, but can you live with that when most of the country is non-white, and it may work against you?

Aside from that, Mr. Paul is in his 70s. He would never last out his first term. Same problem with McCain. This is a job that will age you 3 years for every real year.

Lastly, since most of his positions are on the fringe of what his fellow legislators like, Ron Paul would be an impotent President, hamstrung by Congress in a greater fashion than Obama is now.

I thought I was playing Bastion again with a new narrator. Turns out this new guy's pretty good. Blunt, but good. The Redneck Skateboarding Announcer Brigade™ would have picked him up in half a heart beat, except for his drinkin' problems.

/sorry, too much playing

Human rights are the most well meaning of political machinations that the West uses to assert its dominance over the rest of the world. Based on Western ideals of politics, freedom and welfare it embodies the "we know best" attitude that kept colonialism alive for so long. Ignored locally, as witnessed by Australia's refugee policy, the USA's refusal to ratify the Social and Economic Rights Covenant and Geneva convention, it is used by Western powers both left and right to assert their interests in international relations. This was witnessed in Afghanistan where we saw ex-post facto arguments concerning women's "right" to education as defense for invasion, an excuse not used in any other patriarchal nations where there is not a national interest at stake, and Saddams' torture chambers, only to be occupied and used in the same albeit lesser manner by the Coalition of the Willing. Human rights are demanded by the populace but exploited by the powerful all under the pretense of spreading "freedom". However, this freedom is liberalism and with it comes all the pitfalls of liberalism.

Furthermore, to call them rights means that there must be someone you can appeal to when they are violated. As the video said, there are 26 million people in slavery. We know where most of them are yet do nothing to rectify the situation as they are in poor Eastern European and West African nations that have no profitable resource to entice the powers that be. Is the West not violating their human rights by not intervening when they have the capacity to do so? Are you not violating the human rights of starving people when you buy that 2nd television? The argument might be given that they are not within your jurisdiction. To that I say the declaration is UNIVERSAL. The obligation is also universal. Chances are that there are people in your very city that are going hungry, with no shelter. To what extent are you violating their human rights?

Another example of the Westernisation of the human rights regime is article 23 and 24 of the charter. 23:Everyone has the right to work, for equal pay, for just renumeration and join trade unions.
How often are these violated in nations that are the bastion of rights such as the USA and France? Women still get 75% of the pay FOR THE SAME JOB. This is hard to get your head around as it wont occur in the same workplace but read into it and you will find out it works.
24: Everyone has the right to paid leave.
USA .. no such right despite signing on. So, you are violating human rights. Furhtermore, how does an agrarian society conform to this type of system? How can there be paid leave when there is no wage system? This is further evidence of the Westernisation of the human rights system.

So, despite these criticisms human rights are crucially important to the wellbeing of millions of vulnerable populations. But don't for a second think that there is no work to be done nor is the concept anywhere close to a "truth" about the world. It is a Westernised, historically contingient set of principles that are only adhered to when it is convenient to the powers that be. Adherence to human rights can liberate many but also enslave.

>> ^mgittle:

He didn't just like one game...he liked two...in the same episode.
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See his review of inFAMOUS vs Prototype...same thing there

>> ^mgittle:

He didn't just like one game...he liked two...in the same episode.
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SELLOUT!!!!

Your video, Zero Punctuation: Bastion and From Dust, has made it into the Top 15 New Videos listing. Congratulations on your achievement. For your contribution you have been awarded 1 Power Point.

Being too short is my fear. This, From Dust and Bastion were the Summer of Arcade titles I wanted to check out. Bastion's demo failed to impress me. Nice concept, and at half the price I probably would bite. From Dust I really enjoyed, but again fear it would be too short. I just tried the demo for ITSP and found it very enjoyable as well. Not sure yet which of the two will get my money...

EDIT: It may depend on which the 7 year old wants. He hasn't tried the demo for ITSP yet, but he does want From Dust already, which also has a better Meta Critic score, then again it's been out longer to gather more reviews...

>> ^ponceleon:

Game was awesome. The only criticism I had was it was way too short.

Someday, at the end of days, when humanity's greed has left of society all but a speck of its former glory this will be displayed as the quintessential and hilariously ironic bastion of our consumption-mongering excesses.

>> ^GenjiKilpatrick:

Explain to me. How does ticketing & arresting people for dancing promote safety?
Explain how raiding the houses of War Veterans with para-military police, instead of just serving warrant promotes safety.
Explain allowing an officer to walk free after murdering a helpless older citizen promotes safety.
>> ^bareboards2:
Oh my god, thank you for posting this, blankie!
I had no idea how much of an idiot this guy is. "The police force in America does not exist for public safety." This is so laughably stupid.
Even The Stranger, a bastion of alternative news weeklies and no fan of "the man", vigilant at calling out the cops -- and in Seattle, that is a full time job -- recently ran love letters to the police who are there to help.
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/cops-we-have-loved/Content?oid=820

5798


So.. wait.

You're taking her point the wrong way, she never said ticketing and arresting people for dancing promoted public safety, she was making fun of the people who think that cops exist solely to antagonize people.

The rest of your post is irrelevant, the law is in place so that people can't be disruptive in a place of A) Respect, B)Reflection, and C) a tourist spot. The law is there so people aren't disturbed in a public place, not to mention that those that DID protest, did so without a permit.

I'm not taking the time to respond to the other two "Explain to me" questions, because you seem to just be trying to pick a fight unrelated to the topic at hand. Good day, sir.

Explain to me. How does ticketing & arresting people for dancing promote safety?

Explain how raiding the houses of War Veterans with para-military police, instead of just serving warrant promotes safety.

Explain allowing an officer to walk free after murdering a helpless older citizen promotes safety.

>> ^bareboards2:

Oh my god, thank you for posting this, blankie!
I had no idea how much of an idiot this guy is. "The police force in America does not exist for public safety." This is so laughably stupid.
Even The Stranger, a bastion of alternative news weeklies and no fan of "the man", vigilant at calling out the cops -- and in Seattle, that is a full time job -- recently ran love letters to the police who are there to help.
http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/cops-we-have-loved/Content?oid=820
5798

Oh my god, thank you for posting this, blankie!

I had no idea how much of an idiot this guy is. "The police force in America does not exist for public safety." This is so laughably stupid.

Even The Stranger, a bastion of alternative news weeklies and no fan of "the man", vigilant at calling out the cops -- and in Seattle, that is a full time job -- recently ran love letters to the police who are there to help.

http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/cops-we-have-loved/Content?oid=8205798



>> ^blankfist:

Ah yes! Cracked.com. That stalwart bastion of Natural History information and knowledge. I'm glad they are finally taking their rightful place as Sifters goto guys in this dept over BBC and Nat Geo.

Timtoner, you Sir, have made my day!
>> ^timtoner:

My understanding is that they'll do it for the calcium in order to grow antlers. http://www.cracked.com/article_19126_5-adorable-anim
als-that-are-turning-to-dark-side.html It's what happens when you severely curtail their historical range.

100% of the world used to think that it was flat and at the center of the universe...people are ignorant until taught otherwise>> ^shinyblurry:

>> ^KnivesOut:
Your personal epiphany is in no way credible evidence to anyone living outside of your brain.
Your personal epiphany is in no way "verifiable".>> ^shinyblurry:
>> ^ponceleon:
Option a) guy hallucinates/dreams because of severe pain
Option b) buncha magic shit happens that is untestable, unverifiable, nonsensical
Hmmm....

It's not really just personal..or unusual. 80 percent of the world believes in a Creator..33 percent believes in the judeo-christian God. This experience is instantly understandable to anyone who has experienced anything spiritual, what so ever. This bastion of unbelief here is what is unusual. It's also confirmed by the bible and other historical evidence. Yet, I'll let the man speak for himself. If this doesn't open your mind a little, I doubt anything I say will..

Well... I guess the other 20%, should give up their "research" and live in fear for their remaining days while they ponder an eternity in hell. It's only logical right?

I forgot which texts are a "historically accurate" depiction of "hell" and which were just written off as old fairy tales. I need to know what to expect.

>> ^shinyblurry:

>> ^KnivesOut:
Your personal epiphany is in no way credible evidence to anyone living outside of your brain.
Your personal epiphany is in no way "verifiable".>> ^shinyblurry:
>> ^ponceleon:
Option a) guy hallucinates/dreams because of severe pain
Option b) buncha magic shit happens that is untestable, unverifiable, nonsensical
Hmmm....

c) it really happened, is verifiable..every Christian in the world has testimony that verifies this testimony


It's not really just personal..or unusual. 80 percent of the world believes in a Creator..33 percent believes in the judeo-christian God. This experience is instantly understandable to anyone who has experienced anything spiritual, what so ever. This bastion of unbelief here is what is unusual. It's also confirmed by the bible and other historical evidence. Yet, I'll let the man speak for himself. If this doesn't open your mind a little, I doubt anything I say will..

>> ^KnivesOut:
Your personal epiphany is in no way credible evidence to anyone living outside of your brain.
Your personal epiphany is in no way "verifiable".>> ^shinyblurry:
>> ^ponceleon:
Option a) guy hallucinates/dreams because of severe pain
Option b) buncha magic shit happens that is untestable, unverifiable, nonsensical
Hmmm....

c) it really happened, is verifiable..every Christian in the world has testimony that verifies this testimony



It's not really just personal..or unusual. 80 percent of the world believes in a Creator..33 percent believes in the judeo-christian God. This experience is instantly understandable to anyone who has experienced anything spiritual, what so ever. This bastion of unbelief here is what is unusual. It's also confirmed by the bible and other historical evidence. Yet, I'll let the man speak for himself. If this doesn't open your mind a little, I doubt anything I say will..