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05 Mar 13 UTC

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were all of clintons girls overcompensation?

i just read he had a stint with partial veganism.

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Which Winnie the Pooh Character are you most like?

I'm firmly of the belief that they have most personalities covered pretty well. I, for example, am firmly a Rabbit. What about YOU!?? Don't mix and match, and don't pick that little dicknob Christopher Robin unless you are a man and enjoy penises that don't belong to you.

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***The Fox with the Dragon Tattoo Tourney***

Details below

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Ghost Ratings updated

http://tournaments.webdiplomacy.net/theghost-ratingslist
http://tournaments.webdiplomacy.net/theghost-ratingslist/ghost-ratings-by-category

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Cardinal Keith O'Brien sorry for sexual misconduct

That's nice .... if there were real justice in this world he would get the opportunity to tell a judge in a court of law how sorry he was, I wonder how sorry he was before he was 'outed' as a paedophile.

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Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Lets take a look at what Luther actually stood for...

"Be a sinner and sin boldly, but believe and rejoice in Christ even more boldly for he is victorious over sin, death, and the world. As long as we are here in this world we have to sin. This life is not a dwelling place of righteousness"

"No sin can harm me"

"Whenever the devil harasses you, seek the company of men or drink more, or joke and talk nonsense, or do some other merry thing. Sometimes we must drink more, sport, recreate ourselves, and even sin a little to spite the devil, so that we leave him no place for troubling our consciences with trifles. We are conquered if we try too conscientiously not to sin at all. So when the devil says to you: do not drink, answer him: I will drink, and right freely, just because you tell me not to."

"The Jews deserve to be hanged on gallows, seven times higher than ordinary thieves"

"your sin cannot cast you into hell"

"I shall give you my sincere advice: first to set fire to their synagogues or schools and to bury and cover with dirt whatever will not burn, so that no man will ever again see a stone or cinder of them."

The apostles would be so proud...

Draugnar (0 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Pope Sergius III and Pope John XII were given their position because they had powerful families who made donations to the church, not because of piety, faith, and a particular guidance from God.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Luther was a heretic, an anti-semetic, and a disgusting and evil man. Why would anyone want to follow him?

Draugnar (0 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Yes, Martin Luther was anti-semitic. So was most of Christendom at the time (Including the official stance fo the RCC). Today the RCC is homophobic despite estimates from within their own ranks that as many as 50% of all priests are gay.

He was human. He had flaws. "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God".

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

I havent been able to find a reputable source for your claims regarding those two popes. Remember, Protestants and Anti-Catholics invented many tales about the papacy (i.e. Pope Joan).

There have been many many holy and great popes. A few that come to mind are Peter, Clement, Pius I, Fabian I, Leo IX, Pius V, Pius IX, Leo XIII, Pius X, Benedict XV, Pius XI, Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, the two John Paul's, and the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Draugnar (0 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_and_antisemitism

You want anti-semitism?

In the Middle Ages, religion played a major role in driving antisemitism. Though not part of Roman Catholic dogma, many Christians, including members of the clergy, have erroneously held the Jewish people collectively responsible for killing Jesus, through the so-called blood curse of Pontius Pilate in the Gospels, among other things

Sbyvl36 (439 )
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"50% of all priests are gay" More like 1%.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

You admit it was not part of Catholic dogma. There ya go. It doesn't matter what the laity think.

Draugnar (0 )
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I hold Pope John Paul II in the highest regard. It's BEnedict, may his sould rot in hell, you I have contempt for. Covering up pedophilia at the highest levels. He is Pope Pedophile I. That is all there is to it. I hope whoever they put in has the common sense that God gave him to reverse much of the damage Pope Pedophile I did.

Draugnar (0 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Read the "members of the clergy". Clergy ain't laity. Clergy are clergy. Duh!

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

And what about some of Luther's other ridiculous claims, like that no sin can harm him, and many others. He was also an idolater.

Remember, all these Protestant "churches" broke away from us for one reason or another. Their loss. They can't get into heaven.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

@Draug. Once again, you're wrong. As Prefect of the Holy Office, he ratted out (for lack of a better term) dozens of bad priests. He has made the most progress in this. Of course, you have to resort to ignorance rather than discuss this papacy intelligently.

Benedict's papacy was successful in all respects, and people like you need to stop using false legends to try to derail us.

Draugnar (0 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Sbyvl. Assuming you actually make it there, perhaps you will see when you get to Heaven that you were worng in determining anyone who isn't Catholic can't get there. For He is willing that none should perish but all have everlasting life. Jesus sacrificed himself for all people from all of time, including those who went before but never had the opportunity to know him in life. Therefore, anyone who accepts him as Lord and Savior *will* go to Heaven. To say otherwise is to deny scripture and deny Christ's own words and, in so doing, deny Christ Himself.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Facts are facts. You can't dispute that His Holiness has made amazing progress in cleaning up this scandal, both as Pope and as Prefect of the Holy Office.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

@Draug: Do you have the Biblical quote, as I am quite interested in that.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

But have you noticed that only Catholics are praying regularly for Christian unity?

And by the way, we are also the largest religion in the world (17.4%). Closest to that are the Sunni Muslims at 15.3%

Draugnar (0 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

2 Peter 3:9 is the "none should perish". Now, Peter was the first Pope, right? Then that should carry all the merit in the world with you.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

Here's the full quote:

The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.

We get a much different picture once you pull the whole thing up.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

See, Protestants rely on lies and legends to try to prove their points. It's the same every time I encounter one.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

I declare to have won this debate.

ulytau (541 )
04 Mar 13 UTC

An unsurprising result.

Octavious (2802 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

I didn't really have an opinion on Catholics until I went to the Vatican. The disgusting displays of vast wealth combined with the Swiss Guard slapping down an elderly American woman and smashing her camera when she dared to take their photo hardened my opinion somewhat.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

I declare to have won this debate.

Sbyvl36 (439 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

@Octavious: So you're going to judge 1.2 Billion people because of what a few soldiers did?

bo_sox48 (5202 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

People do that all the time. Ever heard of those darn "Muslim terrorists?" Glad people start complaining when it's Catholics that get judged.

bo_sox48 (5202 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

I'm not defending anyone. Doesn't make it right, nor you wrong. Judgmental words should be a problem around more than Catholics though.

Octavious (2802 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

@Sbyv

No, but I will judge them based on the regard they show for an institution that preaches charity and a humble life whilst hoarding vast wealth and hiring mercenary thugs (which is what the Swiss Guard have always been) to guard it.

Invictus (240 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

The Vatican has less money than some major universities, and much of that is tied up in art that, while valuable, can hardly be sold or, in some cases, even moved. When you hear about the vast sums of money the Catholic Church has that's referring to all the wealth of individual dioceses, orders, charities and the like.

NigeeBaby (100 )
05 Mar 13 UTC

I liked Luthers early stuff, but in later years that whole album about pick up trucks and delivery vehicles was totally 'van dross'

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Complex Rules Question

Inside

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05 Mar 13 UTC
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Calling SYnapse's Mom.

If I call SYnapse's mom, the chances are 50/50 of getting either head or tail.

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04 Mar 13 UTC

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Flipping a coin

If I flip a coin the chances are 50/50 to getting either heads or tails.

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04 Mar 13 UTC

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Does a convoy equal a support move?

Would someone have to support hold a unit that an enemy is trying to convoy to?

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04 Mar 13 UTC

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if you owned a banking cartel how would you get rich

any good ideas?

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04 Mar 13 UTC

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Simple Rules Question

Say I'm convoying an army to Tunis from Naples, and an opponent manages to disband the fleet that was doing the convoying. Can that fleet retreat to Tunis (assuming no other units move in)? Or is it blocked by the attempted convoy?

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04 Mar 13 UTC

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whats up with jon stewart

i thought the conflict with woodward was because he pointed out that the sequestration came from the presidents office
but i just saw stewart discuss the matter it went something like this
woodward accused them of moving the goalposts. boring! lets move on.
so... does stewart still have any credibility?

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03 Mar 13 UTC

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World Diplo IX - not year 1

What year is the World Diplomacy IX set Definitely not year 2000, by then America was united. No countries have ever existed in Antarctica, and the last empire to rule Germany, Italy and France was Napoleon. Only India can claim some legitimacy on that map.

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05 Jan 13 UTC
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Falkland Islands

Recently, many South American countries closed their ports for boats from Falklands to support Argentinian claim to the islands. Since Falklands' economy heavily relies on fishing, not being able to dock, resupply and stuff hits them pretty hard.

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04 Mar 13 UTC
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Playstation 3

What are some things to make fun of about Playstation 3s.

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04 Mar 13 UTC

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One more player needed.

Need one player for world game. Bet is 15

, and the game ID is http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=111246. The phase is 1 day.

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03 Mar 13 UTC

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info on tournaments?

I know that such webdiplomacy tournaments exist yet there is not much talk about them in the forum. Where can i go to join, find out more info, etc?

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03 Mar 13 UTC

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Social Mobility Thread

Recent events have gotten me to think about this topic. Let's discuss social mobility. I have no agenda for this discussion (contrary to my habit of always putting out some thoughts on an issue I raise) but I'm happy to hear everyone else's and will participate in debate.

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02 Mar 13 UTC

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COUNTRY MUSIC

How awesome is country music?

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02 Mar 13 UTC

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media against obama?

i noticed the media is setting the groundwork for a potential reversal on obama. are they that desperate for a scapegoat that they are crucifying their own messiah? thoughts?

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02 Mar 13 UTC

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Marx Madness

NCAA College Basketball Pool

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01 Mar 13 UTC

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Diplomacy Forum

Why is the Diplomacy forum half full of topics unrelated to the game of Diplomacy? If you want to discuss politics or religion, it would seem to me like there are better websites for that.

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03 Mar 13 UTC

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Ryan Kelly

I was watching the UM/Duke game and I was just thinking to myself how incredibly Kelly played... can that game, given the circumstances, go down as one of the greatest in program history?

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03 Mar 13 UTC

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Classic, ancient Mediterranean

Who wants to get a ancient Mediterranean or a classic game going preferably classic Annon bet 20?

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28 Feb 13 UTC

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Fiction Review

Working on a story. You guys all hate me...what better critics. This is a First Draft of a *partial* story. I thank Abge for pushing me back to virtual reality, which will play a major part of the end-game in this story. DO YOUR WORST...open to criticism.

https://www.box.com/s/59qz60t2e5h3wcwva44v

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Need players for World Game.

Join The First Mountain King. It's a world game, 10

a bet, 13 spaces left, and only 3 1/2 days until it starts. The game ID is
( http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=111247 )

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The Ancient Med - not year 1

What year is the Ancient Mediterranean set? Definitely not year 1AD, by then the Med was a Roman Lake. Carthage was destroyed in 146BC, Egypt fell to Rome in 47BC, Greece had been Roman for centuries. Only Persia can claim some independence on that map.

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HAPPY TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY

177 years of independence

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And now for a truly original thread topic!

Last Person to Post Wins!!!!!

And we can play some Ankara Crescent while we are at it.

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ADVERTISE YOUR LIVE GAMES HERE

Utilize this thread by posting new live games here and only here.

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