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pRick Grimes (0 DX)
15 Nov 16 UTC
Join quick!
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=185532
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MichiganMan (5126 D)
12 Nov 16 UTC
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Every F$&@ing Game Ruined!!!!
Every f$@&ing game ruined by NMR/CD's ... and then the D Bags who get the advantage won't cancel the game! Pathetic guys! You know who you are, and you're freakin' pathetic point grubbing thieves! You can't play win a straight up fight, so you resort to playing when you've got an unfair advantage.

Can we PLEASE create an "auto-cancle" feature so this stops happening?
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pRick Grimes (0 DX)
15 Nov 16 UTC
Join Game Now!!
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=185532

Rip Glenn & Abraham
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DemonRHK (100 D(B))
17 Oct 16 UTC
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MAFIA XXIV: Webdiplomacy's Tom Clancy's The Division
See inside for details
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leon1122 (190 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
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What is...
your least favorite part of the Constitution?
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CAPT Brad (40 DX)
13 Nov 16 UTC
we could do it like the queen in alice in wonderland: 'off with their heads!'
leon1122 (190 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
"How would you redefine it to ensure all people who should get equal protection do get it?"

I would give citizenship to all children born of two US citizens.

principians, Native Americans were given citizenship through a separate act of Congress, not the 14th Amendment.
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
@leon, so what would happen if a women who was a citizen was pregnant and gave birth with a non citizen. What would happen to the child?
principians (881 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
maybe the girl should have got a permission for having that children, otherwise, she and the children should be jailed
principians (881 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
*child
DeathLlama8 (514 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
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I agree, let's put newborn children in prison!
leon1122 (190 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
I don't know. Maybe the father should have thought about that before coming here illegally.
TrPrado (461 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
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What about the ability to marry a citizen and through that become a citizen?
Lethologica (203 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
leon's construction would render that clause useless for its intended historical purpose. Of course, we had birthright citizenship in common law before the 14th Amendment, but thanks to Dred Scott v. Sanford blacks were conveniently locked out.
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
"I don't know. Maybe the father should have thought about that before coming here illegally."

He was here on vacation legally for a week and they had sex. He has no desire to stay/doesn't know. So what is the woman supposed to do? This is a perfectly reasonable scenario that would need to be covered by any proposed change.
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
Or he's here on a work visa for a year but isn't a citizen. Or she goes overseas on a work visa and has a baby. Should she not be allowed to bring the child back to the USA when her work visa is done in the foreign country?
Jamiet99uk (1307 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
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@jmo1121109: "He was here on vacation legally for a week and they had sex."

If they are NOT MARRIED then they should not have sex and the baby is an ABOMINATION in the eyes of the LORD and should be BURNED.
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
"If they are NOT MARRIED then they should not have sex and the baby is an ABOMINATION in the eyes of the LORD and should be BURNED."

Oh yeah, silly me.
leon1122 (190 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
First scenario, that's call sex tourism, and it should be illegal. Second scenario, the father should apply for permanent residency, then citizenship.
LeonWalras (865 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
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I do not think that means what you think it means.
TrPrado (461 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
So if you're in a country for the sake of visiting a country and HAPPEN to meet a nice and attractive person, it should automatically be illegal for sex to take place between them?
leon1122 (190 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
If you aren't planning to have a permanent relation, you shouldn't participate in activity that can result in a child. If you are planning on having a permanent relation, then you should be responsible and actually move to the country before committing into a relation that could cause impregnation.
Lethologica (203 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
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I'm not sure which is sillier, leon's moralizing, or the way he fumbles with sexual terms like he's afraid he'll 'cause impregnation' by saying the wrong word.
leon1122 (190 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
I'm not trying to avoid the word "sex". I'm emphasizing the consequences of one's actions.
KingCyrus (511 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
And you call yourself a libertarian...
leon1122 (190 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
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When did I ever do that?
KingCyrus (511 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
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My bad, you just have the most unusual political beliefs.
jmo1121109 (3812 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
@leon, I'm not trying to shred your argument unlike a few others here. What I am trying to do is highlight that the current law covers a variety of weird situations that will always occur. Before changing it, we'd need something absolutely better. And the change you mentioned has just as many problems as the current one.
leon1122 (190 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
I believe that deterrence is more important than the child's rights.
TrPrado (461 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
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If they continue to live in a different country, then there's nothing to deter in situations like the ones in the above scenarios. In terms of illegal relocation, fathers don't benefit from anchor babies anyway, and for mothers I personally have doubts that the ability to have a child citizen is in itself a real form of incentive (the same goes for the father anyway too, but even less so).
TrPrado (461 D)
15 Nov 16 UTC
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Serves as even less of incentive, that is. I can guarantee the fourteenth amendment had precisely zero to do with my family coming here in the first place. Children weren't even a thought for the next 15-20 years.


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brainbomb (295 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
Magic the gathering encourages children to practice Necromancy
Studies have shown that children who play Black decks tend to perform human sacrifice on animals. One child saw the art on the card goblin ski patrol and he began killing squirrels.
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yassem (2533 D)
12 Nov 16 UTC
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So I found this image...
http://files.abovetopsecret.com/files/img/zv582606a2.jpg
...and was wandering whether it was just the most retarded argument in favour of the most retarded para-democratic voting system in the world.
Thoughts?
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Octavious (2802 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
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Supermoon Kills Science
So tonight there is going to be a "supermoon", which to those of you who don't know is what we in astrophysicist circles refer to as a "moon". It will not look any different to any other full moon you may have seen...
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Beaumont (569 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
Non Live Game Players Needed
Looking for 2 players. Low bet high quality game.
gameID=185324
pw: backstab
please let me know when have joined.
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Fluminator (1500 D)
12 Nov 16 UTC
Extra Terrestial Influence
So I think most of the world is in agreement that the universe is so big that life almost definitely exists on other planets. That question is kind of boring though. The real question is, have aliens had contact with earth in the present or past.
The results are in, and the evidence points to a resounding yes!

discuss
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Jamiet99uk (1307 D)
14 Nov 16 UTC
Tell us again how climate change is a myth
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37949877
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MonsieurJavert (214 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
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Cheating
Why is there such an epidemic of cheating? I've had several games be paused and irreparably damaged by cheating investigations. Can anyone explain why people are so invested in winning that they won't abide by the rules?
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Pompeii (653 D)
12 Nov 16 UTC
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Trump's Victory was not because of White voters.
Despite what message the media may be sharing with you about how Trump only won because the white vote watch this video and see if it changes your mind or perception at all.

https://youtu.be/yhUXSX3ZnpE
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David Ridley (257 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
Rulebookpress
Could some body explain what exactly games played under rule book press means in practice, please.
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Hazael (7 DX)
13 Nov 16 UTC
What is RR?
Just wondering what RR is? And how does one achieve it? I want to join the live game but it won't let me because I need 30% RR? Also, it won't let me join other games in the new games section because I don't have a certain percentage?
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Jamiet99uk (1307 D)
12 Nov 16 UTC
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Maniac 2020
Recent appointments to high office have created controversy among progressive, intelligent people. I'm talking about two things, of course. First of all, the election of Donald Trumpf as Leader Of The Free World (TM). Secondly, and no less controversially, the selection of a new Moderator who was not Maniac.
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
13 Nov 16 UTC
The Jack Vasel Memorial Fund Auction - 2016
https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/215192/jack-vasel-memorial-fund-auction-2016

Last two days!
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JamesYanik (548 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
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At Least Trump got SNL to Shut Up
If anything good can be taken out of this one...
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brainbomb (295 D)
08 Nov 16 UTC
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Hillary Clinton Victory Party
POTUS baby. CHECK TO THA MATE YO
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Yoyoyozo (95 D)
13 Nov 16 UTC
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LeonWalras' Thread
Take it away, Walras!
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Question
If I make a thread about politics will a lot of people discuss it ?
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TrPrado (461 D)
10 Nov 16 UTC
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A Divide
I've seen horrible reactions these past 24 hours. Some celebrate that they have a champion, thinking he will bring this country to its greatest times. Others panic, fearing the same man will erode their rights and encourage persecution which will endanger their lives. Those whose views don't fall into that binary shirk away, fearing their voice is no longer welcome. This thread is about the lofty goal of uniting a further dividing nation.
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Hellenic Riot (1626 D(G))
11 Nov 16 UTC
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Mod Team Announcement
See Inside
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wildwolf (1214 D)
10 Nov 16 UTC
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Remembrance Day November 11 - LEST WE FORGET
Remember to take 2 minutes of silence at 11 am in honour of those who have fought the wars that we like to play from the safety of our computers

http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/exhibitions/remember/flandersfields_e.shtml
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Octavious (2802 D)
11 Nov 16 UTC
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American Pie
https://youtu.be/GLG9g7BcjKs

Says it all :)
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
11 Nov 16 UTC
Refugees and Asylum seekers
So i had a thought, under international law, those seeking asylum are entitled to protection if they have reason to fear for their life. Thus pretty much anyone fleeing the Syrian war should probably automatically be granted asylum.

What about LGBT folk from the US, fearing political repression and violence in the streets. Should we (europeans) open our borders?
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peterlund (1310 D(G))
10 Nov 16 UTC
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The reputation of the USA in the world (cont)
I am sad to remind you, but do you remember my posting Oct 4?
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Jamiet99uk (1307 D)
11 Nov 16 UTC
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I had a fairly ordinary day at work
Maybe I should post a thread about this.
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Merirosvo (302 D)
11 Nov 16 UTC
CGP Grey's Followup Video on the Electoral College
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3wLQz-LgrM
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JEccles (421 D)
11 Nov 16 UTC
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Mods Check E-mail Please
Could you please check e-mail soon? A slightly urgent request. Thanks.
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