Korey

[font="Tahoma"]Mutually Assured Destruction has been around long enough that the world is already come to terms with the fact that WMD's can be in the hands of any outfit, whether it'd be official Armies or Guerrilla outfits such as Al-Qaeda. Now, lets not forget that the Cold War did a lot in the reduction of Arms between the CCCP and the United States and the United Nations has done many things to reduce the amount of nuclear weapons produced in the modern world.[/font] [quote=James May]Nuclear weapons are horrible. Abolishing all nuclear weapons would be an idealistic thing, but it is 100% impossible to abolish the knowledge to create them. Even if every country agreed to get rid of nuclear arms, a terrorist organization or a government could still find people to secretly build them. Like it or not, America is hated. The only reason we are practically unscathed is because we hold the biggest stick. There will always be bad people in this world and weapons will always be necessary. This sounds horrible, but America needs to be feared in order to keep peace. [/quote] [font="Tahoma"]I'm not quite sure what you mean. The US is one of the leading contributors in the global economy and it's not because we decide to aim our guns at our potential trade partners. Countries that we've waged war with in the past have become some of our leading allies and trade partners (South Korea, Germany, Mexico, Japan). Fear isn't what America uses in order to keep peace. That's what extremists and terrorist outfits use to instill that sort of chaos. America's initial reaction to the 9/11 attacks was justifiable self-defense and the resulting global war on terrorism is the international response to combating aforementioned "bad people". Even in America's own borders, fear isn't the motive used by police forces and public servants. We use weapons as self-defense, not as bargaining tools. Even now, the amount of non-lethal weaponry at the disposal of the United States military and the police force has grown leaps and bounds ("Don't taze me bro" comes to mind) as forms of self-defense.[/font]

[quote name='Jason' timestamp='1292681958' post='702908'] [font="Palatino Linotype"]Awesome podcast, guys. The roundtable thing is working really well. And Korey, what's up with your cockney accent? I'll have to show you how it's done. Shy, I think Adam took you to the same restaurant that he took me to. He's addicted to that place, I reckon.[/font] [/quote] [font="Tahoma"]Who're you? Do I know you :V[/font]

[font="Tahoma"]WTB Moar Cage Match questions, pl0x.[/font]

[font="Tahoma"]Congrats on the degree, man! [/font]

[quote name='Magus' date='10 December 2010 - 10:33 PM' timestamp='1292016797' post='702600'] Pink is like my kryptonite, along with soup and veggies. [/quote] [font="Tahoma"] Magus/Phenom (now we can't make fun of your name :V) just cemented his masculinity. So all the snow I was bragging about? Yeah, it's gone. Hallelujah[/font]

[font="Tahoma"] Bravo. Good work, sir.[/font]

Hmm, I like the gold font, but maybe if you made it thinner it'd be a little easier to read. Also, can I have a black stroke around the banner and av? Thanks, CaNz!

[quote name='James' date='07 December 2010 - 01:16 PM' timestamp='1291724208' post='702475'] [font="Palatino Linotype"]This was one craaazy podcast. I'm not sure what else there is to say, so I'll leave it there. (Actually, can you guys do a whole show with high-pitched voices? I know I might be alone in wanting that...) Also, you'll notice a new link under [b]Around the Network[/b] at the top of the page. Thanks for reminding me, guys. See, now you have real power.[/font] [/quote] [font="Tahoma"]Do we get cool swords and green tigers to run around on? [/font]

[quote name='Boo' date='01 December 2010 - 11:42 AM' timestamp='1291200134' post='702304'] Yo. So I was just wondrin' what you guys think is so TOTALLY OtakuBoards. It doesn't even have to exist/visit here any more! [indent]I say the Nifty Fifty is so TOTALLY OtakuBoards. Also, member Charles is so TOTALLY OtakuBoards, though he only pops in once a millennium. A lot of the most memorable things from here included Charles. So yeah. [/indent] Well, that's two examples. Now you! [/quote] Boo's is so TOTALLY Otakuboards.

[quote name='Shy' date='29 November 2010 - 12:37 AM' timestamp='1290987434' post='702237'] I don't know what I'm listening to. Why am I crying? What is going on!? How can I be a part of this? - Shy [/quote] Just PM either me or Boozorz and we'll be happy to accommodate you .

[font="Tahoma"]Uh, I don't think there's a specific....day for that..... kind of thing.... [/font]

[font="Tahoma"]Hey there, guys! Another episode of the podcast here for you. This time we go multi-cultural and a few suprise guests come into the show. We also have singing, dancing and even discuss some topics along the way.[/font] [url="http://otakuboards.podbean.com/2010/11/26/ob-podcast-003-un-podcast/"]Otakuboards Podcast Ep.3: The UN Podcast[/url] [font="Tahoma"]If you like our podcast, [u][color="#0000FF"][url="http://otakuboards.podbean.com/feed/"]suscribe to us in iTunes[/url][/color][/u]. That way you automatically get the latest podcast without having to check the thread. Also, follow us on [url="http://twitter.com/OBPodcast"][u][color="#0000FF"]twitter[/color][/u][/url] to get the latest updates from the show. We'll tweet when we're looking for guests, questions and whatever else we cook up! [/font] [font="Tahoma"]If you want to be involved in future episodes of the podcast or you'd like to make a suggestion, feel free to either respond to the thread or PM Boo or myself. User feedback is what keeps the podcast rolling, so let us know how we're doing and what we can improve on![/font]

[font="Tahoma"]So, we got more Snow for Turkey Day! I'm glad when it snows on holidays, but mannnnn I do not like shoveling it now. Where's my desert?[/font]

[quote name='Anomaly' date='24 November 2010 - 10:08 PM' timestamp='1290632897' post='702140'] [font="Garamond"]We have snow. It has stayed on the ground for a few days now and it is very cold. I am not pleased, and more is on the way. I. Hate. Snow. Edit: oH GOD IT IS SNOWING RIGHT NOW. GODDAMNIT. I hate this dfgjkhakjhfg.[/font] [/quote] [font="Tahoma"]You're in the right place for it , dearie.[/font]

[font="Tahoma"]First! :D We got about 4 inches last night.[/font]

Dude, that's Satan...

[quote name='Anomaly' date='24 November 2010 - 05:05 AM' timestamp='1290571524' post='702089'] [font="Garamond"]I remember when I used to complain about high seventies and eighties in high school. Then I started university and my motto became "C's and D's earn degrees" C:[/font] [/quote] [font="Tahoma"]Alexa I love you. That banner/sig combo is just too good. Nice Nujabes reference too. Probably my favorite song from him.[/font]

[font="Tahoma"]My sample conversation with Clever bot Me: We're jumping onto White Base Cleverbot: No, we're finishing my story Me: Who's the main character in your story? Cleverbot: Master Chief. Me: What does he do? Cleverbot: He kills aliens like the covenant and the flood and the sentinal Me: Halo is a crappy game, though Cleverbot: Halo is a pretty cool guy Me: He shoots aliens and doesn't afraid of anything XD[/font]

[font="Tahoma"]It's fun when you have a friend to futer around with. [/font]

[quote name='Boo' date='19 November 2010 - 11:23 PM' timestamp='1290205394' post='701964'] Oh yeah: Also, another shout out to James for the lovely mic. I was so awestruck that I hardly was able to say more than a few "ha"s and "yeah"s mostly. Luckily I'm just there for the European accent comic relief. Oh yeah and I want AvalonAngel Korey to have Wigglytuff as his avatar, like this: [IMG]http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/1135/wigglyav.png[/IMG] [/quote] [font="Tahoma"]Ask and ye shall.[/font]

Ohay OBers, we have a new podcast! This episode we talk about RC cars, panties and other things that you'll just have to listen to! The cast also features some cameos from members that you may notice. [url="http://otakuboards.podbean.com/2010/11/19/ob-podcast-002-looking-into-the-futer/"]OB Podcast EP 2: Looking into the Futer[/url] If you like our podcast, [u][color="#0000FF"][url="http://otakuboards.podbean.com/feed/"]suscribe to us in iTunes[/url][/color][/u]. That way you automatically get the latest podcast without having to check the thread. Also, follow us on [url="http://twitter.com/OBPodcast"][u][color="#0000FF"]twitter[/color][/u][/url] to get the latest updates from the show. We'll tweet when we're looking for guests, questions and whatever else we cook up! If you want to be involved in future episodes of the podcast or you'd like to make a suggestion, feel free to either respond to the thread or PM Boo or myself. User feedback is what keeps the podcast rolling, so let us know how we're doing and what we can improve on!

[font="Tahoma"]Chapter 2 begin It had been a long trek through Mt. Mortar, and the refugees from Ecruteak were worn down, for lack of a better word. They had been on edge since the last ambush from the Azalea forces, constantly in fear that they would suffer the same grisly fate as those who fell victim to the cruelty of the League. Supplies were dangerously low. Meals had to be cut back to one per day, and the priority went towards the women and children. Water was almost gone and the medical supplies were getting that way as well. To be attacked right now would spell the death of the party. But Mahogany town was only a few hours away, and the group looked forward to a warm place to stay and a good meal. "Why did they attack us?" One refugee finally spoke. There had been a long silence during the trip. Most of the refugees were still in shock from the attack that they hardly had time to think for themselves. "I mean, there must have been a reason. No one just attacks just because. Maybe we are wrong and should have given in to the League. I mean, we wouldn't be like this if we had just listened." he continued. "ARE YOU KIDDING?!" Another one snarled. "They attacked us because we didn't want to be enslaved to their 'ideal society'. We didn't do anything wrong by wanting to be free. What they're doing is wrong. Didn't you see what they're willing to do in order to get their way? They killed innocent people! They.....killed my brother." The voice belonged to a little girl, no older than 12 years old. She had lived in the Kimono House and was studying to be a Kabuki dancer. She collapsed in her teal Kimono and began to cry, the tears smudging the makeup on her face. Two adults immediately swept her up and began to comfort her as she sobbed into their shoulders. Mahogany Town couldn't be more of a welcome sight for the group. But as they neared what was supposed to be route 42, they were met by a chilling wind and a blanket of snow. While this was usually characteristic of Mahogany Town, it was about 2 months too early for this kind of wintery weather to be happening. As the party neared the opening to Mahogany Town, they were met with the sight of Ursaring guarding the edge of the town. They stood on their haunches and growled at the party as they approached the makeshift guard station that looked to be just recently erected. Terry emerged from the group to speak with the soldiers. He had assumed leadership over the group, a decision that had been made without question after his headlong charge into the ambush party. His eyes had the icy stare that could freeze a Pokemon on first glance and his usually indifferent demeanor had since changed to give off a sense of hostility. "Not one step further!" one of the men from the group shouted from the tower. "Who are you?" "We're refugees from Ecruteak." Terry said, his voice devoid of emotion. "We were just attacked by Azalea and our city was overrun. We are just trying to find somewhere to stay and rest." "Then you'll have to look somwhere else. Price's orders. We're not to allow anyone into the city." "But we're running low on food and medical supplies. At least let us in for that." Terry said, his voice suddenly rising in ire. "Sorry. We were just assaulted by the League ourselves and we can't afford to allow anyone in." "Sir! Surely we can let them in! The Pokemon Center is already treating the wounded from the attack. We have more than enough supplies to at least allow them to go on their way." A voice clamored from behind the soldiers. The voice belonged to a pink haired woman who stood in her long winter coat and snow pants. A Chansey stood next to her, wrapped in a scarf and holding out a tray of warm drinks for the sentries. The woman was Nurse Joy, one of many physicians who worked all over Johto. While not the biggest proponent of the League or the resistance, Joy was steadfast in her mission to heal the sick and injured. "The Gate guard sighed and motioned for the gate to be opened. The caravan entered the confines of Mahogany Town. Once known to be a haven for Ninja, the Town looked more like a Whirlwind had blown through the city. Windows were boarded up where glass had shattered and shingles had been blown off of rooftops. Debris lay scattered all over the ground, tossed about in every direction from the recent raid. "So, where do you suggest we go from here?" Terry asked one of the guards back at the gate. "Only two places, I reckon. You can head up to the Lake of Rage and fight with your backs to the Water or you can try risking going though the Ice Cave and get to Blackthorn. Either way, your group has it rough. I don't think anyone can really stand up to the League at this point. We're barely holding on here as it is." Terry sighed and collected his things and went to rejoin the caravan. How can Pryce just turn a blind eye to what the League's done? Staying out of the conflict already got his town assaulted. So if anything, the only way to survive was to resist, not to simply defend. [/font]

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