LeonWalras is stepping down from the mod team due to lack of time. Please join me in thanking him for his service.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article136940273.html

This is the story from Rachel Maddow a few days ago, talking about the Russian jet parked next to Trump's jet in Charlotte just before the election. The Russian is a billionaire, part owner of Bank of Cyprus. Of course, you recall that Wilbur Ross is an investor in the Bank of Cyprus. Maybe it's just a coincidence. Maybe it's MURDERRRRRRRR!

Are we hardwired to be conservative or liberal or do we have complete freewill? Nature or nurture?

Is this the real life?

Do the same talents lend themselves to both venues?

I dont know what to do

For those who haven't heard, The Diplomatic Pouch is now back online:

http://www.diplomatic-pouch.org/

https://youtu.be/iX9pDI9o6IQ

Ok, the discussion is based on a book...

How is RR determined? As I figure it by NMR/Moves it should be 99. if by CD/Finished it should be 97. Either way it should be above 95. Even the average of the two would be 98. CD: 5. NMR / received: 46/4783
RR: 95% breakdown. Total (finished): 202

I compiled the data of 51 finished games with press and compared how well the different powers did.

https://newmatilda.com/2017/02/23/mothers-basic-income-case-urgent-intervention/

"Mothers undertake the bulk of the unpaid care work, without which our society would cease to function. [...] As a society is it acceptable that we free-load on this care?" (As case for Universal Basic Income)

Sorry if this is a weird question but I'm interested in hearing other's perspectives. Is it determined by their potential for happiness, intelligence, and/ or other talents? Does the value of someone's life fluctuate as they get older/ gain experience/ relationships, and/ or based on their actions? Are human lives worth more than other animals and if so why? Does a life inherently have value? Discuss.

This thread is for bae.

Confirmation that I'm a fuddy duddy, I don't understand how a company that produces what ? can instantly be valued at $44 billion

Sorry if this is a weird question but I'm interested in hearing other's perspectives. Is it determined by their potential for happiness, intelligence, and/ or other talents? Does the value of someone's onions fluctuate as they get older/ gain experience/ relationships, and/ or based on their actions? Are oniin lives worth more than other veggie folk and if so why? Does a life inherently have value? Discuss. Also are we all inherently bi?

With all the hospitals to choose from, isn't it wasteful to prop up the VA which is so fraught with problems? Conservatives, you hated the public option when the ACA was being legislated. Why is it ok for veterans? Is it just welfare for conservatives?

Manafort, Flynn, Carter Page, Jeff Sessions, KellyAnne Conway, Wilbur Ross, Rex Tillerson all have Russia ties...

On the subject of German strategy and tactics, there are plenty of fronts to consider—the Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Fronts. Each front asserts different commitments, and offers different opportunities. It is important to consider each one before deciding . . .

If you don't know the tragic story of how Ireland dealth with women who had sex and ended up pregnant without being married. Or the consequences for their children - or the abuse the faced at the hands of the Church - then this may shock you.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2017/feb/24/irelands-forgotten-mixed-race-child-abuse-victims-video

Is the Known World 901 map no longer available? It shows on the variant page, but you can't create a game with it.

Another month flies by...

The Windy City Weasels, Chicago's face-to-face Diplomacy club, is holding a 3-round tournament April 8-9 in the western suburbs. Check out codcon.windycityweasels.org for more information (or PM me).

The club's signature tournament, the Weasel Moot, will be 4 rounds and will be held June 23-25 in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago. More info at moot.windycityweasels.org (or PM me about that one, too).

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=193174

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=193167

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=193169

sign up right here: http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=193169

I'm looking to join a game with players that will actually play. I haven't played for a couple of years and was quickly reminded why I stopped when in Autumn 01 3 people failed to submit orders in my first game back. My RR is 96% (I'm still ashamed it's not 100% - I CD'ed once before RR was visible and didn't know it would negatively affect my stats). I prefer to play classic. Other than that, I'm not too bothered on rules or phase length. Also, I love players that "ready" often.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dNbWGaaxWM

Against political correctness - Slavoj Žižek

Ancient Med Live - don't leave us hanging http://www.webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=193149

What's the latest? How much money has been raised, and what is it being spent on?