Kent

I think this idea of two girls is such a cliche and I am just sick of it. Sorry, maybe Im weird, but I dont have "use" for two girls since there is only one of... you know what. But I do want to make the point that girls having "gay" sex is just slightly different from guys specifically because of the actions taken. Go look up sodomy in the dictionary. It means oral or anal sex. Although I will not get into my personal feelings about those, I can say for certain that when guys have sex together, there is a whole lot more... lets say, sodomy, than when girls do it. I dont care if guys or girls wanna be homosexual. I dont like to have it waved in my face, but then again, I dont like any display of pubic affection, straight or gay. I also wanna mention that a part of homosexual life that is often ignored in the public eye is the part about honest descriptions of what goes on in a sexual manner between many gay men. It always makes me wonder what society would say if we were to just say for once that these two guys were... you know, the offensive descriptions for sodomy. I hope this hasnt offended anyone too much, but hey, Im a blunt guy at times, and due to my comfort with my own sexuality and other peoples choice about sexuality, I feel I can speak bluntly and honestly. Sorry again.

Well thats sweet jinzouningin-17, good job, although Im not sure about the after death thing... I think it actually mean one of two other possibilities... either "year of the lord" or "1 donomination" I dont know for sure besides the latin words of anomo or ano, domoni.(spelling in english is hard enough for me... forget latin.) I also want to stress the view that jin-17 made about the animation of riegn. Ive been watching just so I can have that under my belt for discussion reasons, plus I dont really care to watch much else that is on at the time. But I did notice one historically correct thing... the phalanx. Does anyone know what that is? I will give the answer after you guys give it some guesses. I also wanna stress a point that hasnt really been made, but this show is straight up perverted. True its not hentai or anything, but in alot of ways the themes and depictions of those themes are just as bad.

Well I can say that the motivations of guys are often suspect to myself and anyone else who knows what men are like. Not all guys are bad or anything... I personally dont mind being friends with girls, but I would rather be their boyfriend than a boy who is a friend. I think the first variable in your situation to take into account is the ages of these fellas. You said they were between 20 and 35, when you are 19 that can make a world of difference. 20 year old who dont wanna be your friend are either punks who are just jerks with their own selfish reasons for not being friends, or they are sore about not getting closer to you in a romantic way. Then there are the older fellas, these guys will either say they think of you as a little sister because they are descent guys that are honest and caring, or they are pervs that are just trying to prep you by reminding you of how they are older than you. Ive met all of these types I speak of, unfortunatly that includes the pervs that try and act like they think of a girl as the innocent younger sister and then a little while later they are trying to put the moves on the same girl. I think that any fella who is really worth being friends with will be your friend regardless of age or sex. However, you gotta remember that guys over 21 just might be at a different point in their lives and they might not be interested in having "best friend" in the form of a 19 year old girl who cant exactly engage in the same social situations. (that especially goes for fellas over 25) I also wanna say that if I was in the shoes of these guys, I would also have a little problem with the idea of hanging out with a girl all the time simply because every other girl that looks on might get the wrong idea, and us fellas are always on the look out for romance. Oh yea, I would be happy to be your friend... Im a 21 year old male. (if that makes a difference.) I simpathize with your situation and good luck. Just keep an eye out for hidden motives in some of these guys. Men dont always just come out and say what they are thinking. (you girls will learnt that one day... I hope.)

I wanted to bring up reign... It was brought up in the inu yasha thread and someone said something about alexander the great and his exploits. I believe that if a true history scholar had made "reign" instead of a fella who was looking for a story to make a show about. (ran out of ideas when aeon flux failed) I believe the conquest of alexander the great could easily be amazing. The innovations of his father and the large scale battles of his military campaigns could easily serve as a back drop for a fictional story based on hitstorical facts. Oh well, I guess we will never get anything the exact way the average otaku board member wants... ehhh, who would expect that anyway. I must say that my deepest fears of this show have been confirmed. The historic inaccuracy can be over looked by others but not by myself. I have had a love for history even before my love of anime. Only one point need be made in this thread and post... The sturrup... This invention was brought up in a recent thread about tech advances and oddly, it comes up again now. The sturrup was invented in the middle ages. Alexander the Great lived long before the middle ages and infact lived before common era. Side note I have just thought of: does anyone know what b.c. and a.d. stand for? They just might not be what you think. Please answer soon, Im dying to tell.

I dont mean to rain on the parade... especially since I really do like to hear about who everyone is. I actually really like to hear about people who are not the same as me in race, creed and all that crap... But this exact topic and topic title are at the bottom of the page here in the lounge. Please talk to a mod and see what can be done to combine this one into the other. The other one has 4 or so pages and should not be ignored. This will be closed, I garuntee, so try to get something done with this and dont let your quality post about yourselves be lost.

Dude, oh my god. I just saw that crap with the subtitles... hot damn, Im not gonna say what that was because of the younger people here, but I damn well know what was going on and it wasnt the run of the muck kissing. That girl is a nasty slut and she will do anything she can to get with joe. I think that she will get thrown for that slutty crap all alone. No chance that hoe is gonna ignore that. Infact, if it were me, I would lose her on that reason alone. I mean... damn, if you cant see what Im saying at this point, dont bother trying to figure it out. And damn, Joe said... "did you get that breast in paris, umm ummm, dress in paris." That brings back memories for me. I was driving a date around and she had her window down... I wanted to ask if she wanted to put her window up. (you know how that can mess up a girls hair.) Well I said... "do you wanna put your shirt up"? She caught it, but it had the same result as what happend with joe, just a laugh.

I dont know about how or when he learned, but it isnt a new thing. Actually, I know that he atleast did it during the cell games when gohan got his clothes from piccolo in the same way. I think that he just has the ability to materialize objects. I dont think they bother going into it. In light of the post below mine and new memories coming to mind, I remember when pic. went to fuse with Kami and specifically remember his flying to the tower and then right as he crossed onto the tower, his cape and "uniform" materialized on him. This would indincate that either piccolo had the ability, Kami had the ability, or, my most likely theory, the nameks in general have this capability.

I think you put your dreams on hold for 30 peices... By that I mean that you dont have to forget your dreams, but in the mean time, atleast your gonna make alittle money. Truth is, most of us that actually get to our dreams make it their one of a couple ways. Either the big gamble wit lots of hard work... Or the hard work way with something else, which allows you to go to your dreams when you have the freedom of a comfortable life. It is true that some or most of us dont get to our dreams. But I believe that if you work and never forget your dreams, there is no chance that you are merely gaining thirty peices of silver. I think your just setting yourself up for a life that will hopfully allow you to persue other things- your dreams.

I would like to see this stuff, but just like most anime, I will not get to see it... See I have a pretty big hang up about buying anime since there is very little selection in my area and since the people in my area who do sell it will take either an arm or a leg or an equivilent amount of cash. However, if I by the grace of god, got the chance to see this stuff, I would love to watch it. Even if its not gonna all be straight anime.

I dont really think these topics are allowed. It may be an advantage to you to go read the rules. But thats not why Im posting... Im posting in defense of my man yajarobe... Yea hes fat, ugly and rude, but he loves to eat (like myself) hes smart enough to know when to run (unlike myself) and hes the only one in the whole damn series besides roshi that rocks any facial hair.

Although I lived in Virginia for the first 18 years of my life, I have never done any of these activities. Any time it snowed I would just be happy with the occasional sleding. My question is... which of these would be considered the hardest? And on a side note, and a really odd coincidense, I had a dream I was snow boarding the other night. I actually managed to get the hang of it too. Really odd though that you would bring this up after I had a dream about something I have never done. Hope you had fun on that trip.

Vegeto put up an energy barrier that blocked the normal process buu uses on his victims. Its in that 1 ep. you missed.

Well Lady Mac, I know this has been horrible for you. I think that you should be able to move on and begin relationships again if you are ready to in your head and heart. Ethically, I believe it is alright because it seems that you have come to terms with the idea that your relationship with this man is over for good as well as the fact that society would recognize your relationships ending. (Note that the idea of ethics is an extremly difficult one to deal with in the "divorce situation.") If you were going through the divorce process and your heart was still with the man it would be different. But due to the fact that you feel its time to move on and since society would feel the same, I would think ethically it is just fine.(as well as morally) There is a difference between being married and being seperated. When seperation has occured and divorce is on the horizon, the last thing you should concern yourself with is whether or not it is ethically right to date a man you find who is everything you want and need. Of course, this would all be different if your heart was still with your "former" husband, but you arent with him anymore, and it seems you are ready to move on. I think that finding a good person you can have a relationship with is so rare that if you were to find a man of that caliber now, you would be a fool not to persue a relationship with him. With this new phase of your life, I believe you have the chance to start over. Your own problems with self worth are what bother me about this situation the most. I know that we have never met, but I can tell from every little interaction we have had that you are a really beautiful person. I know you are worth far more than what your ex valued you as, and I know that there are men out there who will feel the same way as I do. Usually in these sorts of threads I am very condensending because of my own grudge for women who choose bad men, but for this exact situation and you, I feel that would be wrong. I believe you need support and most of all encouragment. The encouragment to move on with out looking back. Remember, you will have to look forward to finish your relationship with the ex, not look back. (this sort of thing is always easier said than done, so I am sorry for that) I just want to stress above all else that it is alright for you to move on and begin with new relationships again, And even more importantly, you are worth far more than you are giving yourself credit for. You didnt fail in any way and you are not at fault in any way. Men are sly foxes sometimes. (and remember, the fox is a dog) If a man wants to trick you and not show you the horrible person he is, its not your fault for not seeing it. I hope you can feel better soon, but I know this is gonna be a hard time for you. Please take my most sincere regards and know that I, as well as everyone else on the boards, cares deeply for you. good luck and god bless

Well if it counts for anything lady mac, I would be far too exicted to go out on a date with you. Of course, I am a year or 3 younger, but I can still go to the bars (meaning Im over 21) so age shouldnt matter too much. Thing is, we are probably a million miles apart, and that doesnt even begin to address the idea of you accepting that offered date. Either way, I ask all of you lonely ladies to be my valentine. And hey, if things work out, youll get to see my pic shortly and that just might change your mind... in a bad way or a good one. (hard to say from my side)

I must say though... A lot of flaming has come to harry and although he went about this post in a way I would not have done, I do think that the reason he suggest this is not because of his "disgust" with these people... Its because he wants to help them. You cant give people things and hope that changes things for the rest of their lives. Thats a bandaid for a bullet wound. We need to help these people help themselves. Since that problem is so hard to address, its no suprise that I will admit (maybe it is a suprise to some) that I can not offer a solution. But I ask again, Can we make someone work? I can tell you from my own experience that if you try and force me to do something I will only hate it more. So what do we do... I suggest we leave this to the really genious minds and the truely caring hearts. If we can all work together on problems like this, we might make a difference. Although I did like the fact that someone mentioned all the damn foriegn aid america gives out, yet we cant take care of our own. Sad thing is, most of the people complaining about foreign problems are the same ones asking to take care of the homeless. Its a horrible cycle, do we take care of the homeless or the foreign people. I believe it wouldnt be bad to start at home... ****, if we could strengthen our own country we could have more effect on the rest of the world. But like I said, some people would throw a fit when we stopped foreign aid, so there is nothing that can be done for now.

I dont have anyone, but Im not sad. I only hope that I can find someone again, valentines day or not... I did meet a girl in my math class the other day and she has the most amazing green eyes. I had never seen a set of honest green eyes until that day, and now all I can think of is how am I gonna get this girl to talk with me? Im gonna do what I would suggest to everyone else on the boards that came up with the same problem. Be myself and be open. Im gonna ask her questions I want to know the answers to, and Im gonna tell her what I feel. I hope things work out, but if they dont, then I will just have to move on. I guess thats the key... dont let it get you down, just keep truckin.

I dont really know what to say about an idea like this... Its a question that takes far more thought than I could put up in the time it takes to elaborate during a single post. The real question in this that needs to be asked.... Can you force someone to work for their own good? Since I try to be honest no matter what the situation, Im gonna have to let everyone down who is expecting me to give some hard core right wing opinion... Im in the middle and this sort of question takes too much thought for an honest person, no matter what the background is.

I dont think anyone besides the occasional comment by cloricus has been so far fetched as the one I just read. I gotta say, it was absolutly great. I mean, how brilliant and educated is that... nuke mad people but didnt get the chance. Let 50,000 people live... doing everything daddy wants... I gotta say that daddy thing is an odd one coming from a dude with "who do you hold honor for? for myself...who do you hold honor for? for MY FATHER!..." Thats just amazing, it really has brought the educational debating level of this thread to a new level. Sorry, but I gotta tell you... I have very little patience for this kind of crap.

Well, like I said before... The Iraqi citizens must drive T-82 soviet tanks and live in anti-aircraft sites, because those are the objects that American JDAMS will be directed to. I know exactly what you meant with not killing innocents. I just happen to think about the innocents that Saddam kills everyday and will continue to kill until someone sticks up for those people. Innocents dont have to be lost, or killed, but saddam must be. I also gotta say that when you blast an anti-war agenda and then talk about how much you wanna see Saddam have his genitals dealt with in the way you mentioned, it has a very..."odd" effect. I mean, talking about how bad Saddam is, and how bad he treats his people, and then wanting to let the sucker off with nothing but a slap on the wrist... I would think that the best way to protect innocents wouldnt be to get rid of Saddam. The innocents of Isreal, Iraq and all surrounding areas should be saved from Saddams wrath. They shouldnt be kept in the line of fire so that we can feel like we are saving them. Fact is, by leaving them to Saddam, they are in more danger than the possibility of dealing with mis-guided bombs. I dont want innocents to die... what kind of *** does? But I know that if we dont deal with Saddam, for any of the multiple reasons which have been presented, there will be more innocents lost to him, than any war ever could do. Everyone here knows that Saddam is a huge Stalin fan. (right? you guys know that he has a library dedicated to stalin alone) (on a side note, stalin is estimated, by some, to have been responsible for the deaths of 50 million people. Yes, 50 million. That is also one of the higher estimates) So what would make you think that Saddams secret police would be respectful and loving to the people of Iraq? Why would we be so ignorant to believe that Saddam is gonna turn around and be a nice guy? Why should we leave the people of Iraq to be on their own against saddam just so we can feel better about "saving" them. I think it has nothing to do with them, I think it has to do with personal problems with the current administration. But either way, we should save the people of Iraq and not leave them to die. Fact is, if we dont deal with Saddam, more innocents will die from his persecution of resisters to his regime, than the American war against Saddam. Not to mention the fact that over 10,000 people have "disapeared" in Iraq due to Saddams secret police in the last 10 years. (but thats only if you will accept the evidence presented on the international level to the u.n. security council by Secratary of State Colin Powell) I guess I just dont buy the whole "dont go to war so we can save the innocents" exscues. I dont see anything besides a backwards ideology in that.

Dont forget her, just forget him. Shoot man, one dance is not that much, nor is it worth getting upset and forgeting the girl. (especially when your not even going out) I would suggest jumping on your chance next time with no hesitation. I also suggest getting a big set of balls before you try the above suggestion. (they always help) I also wanna remind you that sometimes people have an odd attitude when it comes to liking people and giving someone a chance. For example, if there is a girl that I dont like all that much, but then she walks up and says... "hey, I wondered if you would like to go get a cup of coffee or something"? Suddenly I will look at her in a different light and will most likely give her atleast a chance. This could be just one of many reasons that homegirl went and danced with the other sucker. Good luck and dont give up just yet.

Uh dude, I dont know if that is reverse psycology or your just trying to get me out. I gotta say, thats just about the first time you've really made me think during these discussions. I could also say that the same goes for you, but I woulnt bother with the obvious. I would say though, that you must have done something to confuse yourself because the Americans have been very, very, consistant about considering the kurds enemies of saddam and allies of our own. My real wonder is... what exactly was the point of your last post? Were you trying to deal with me and get me to leave the debate? Or were you just trying to restate the obvious about Saddams own actions of killing the kurds during the 8 years war? I also want to remind you that I never assumed anyone liked my opinions. Infact, based on the fact that I am usually by myself in these threads and out numbered by yourself and several other people who hold your views of anti-Americanism. That is why I said what I said early about feeling comfortable leaving this alone, it became obvious over the past 4 or 5 pages that I was not alone in feeling it was nessacary to express the other side of this issue. (as well as just about any other political issues you feel the need to opine on.) I also dont really have the tendancy to repeat myself anymore than what is nessacary to combat your own "interesting" opinions and as you put it "facts you have availible to you." By the way, I, just as everyone else, have the right to post when and where I want, just as you do. (I dont know if thats good or bad?!)

Well I like how you try to draw me in, although based on my opinion expressed in my last post, I dont think Im gonna be letting you get the better of me. (start me into flaming or passionate discussion) I think I only want to point out one thing... Kurds are recognized by America as being an enemy of Saddam and not an allie. I believe you are probably confusing the kurds themselves and the Terrorist poison training camps in the kurdish areas of Iraq. (although you dont even accept that evidence as being true) The American government very much recognizes the kurds to be enemies of Saddam. This is shown by the American led efforts to patrol that little area Im sure you've heard of... the no-fly zone. (but Im sure you know why we do that, so I dont need to remind you... right?) So I guess thats it, I can sort of rest easy now that other vocal people have raised their voices and pointed out all of the holes in your argument. But I do love how you try to bring me back in with statements like "gokents take note." I just want to remind you that I dont waste my time with conspiracy theories. Although I will give you credit for atleast dropping that issue about korea once you got to learn about the nuclear non-proliferation treaty of 1994. (kinda makes me wonder exactly how much you are willing to talk about without knowing the facts, as seen with this example)

I sure hope they start up inu yasha again soon. I am dying to see what the rest of this season holds. (or atleast the next episode after kagome is kidnaped) which reminds me, what happens? Im sure that kagome gets back to inuyasha, but what all happens to bring it around... do they have to kill the wolf demon? Thanks

I personally hate to say this sort of thing, but long distance relationships rarly work. When your just being friends they can. But romantically they never do because someone else will catch your eye before the next time your with your far away friend. I only say that because of a story I was involved with that you might be able to find on the boards. Its called "that closure I needed" and you can probably find it on the boards. Its only a week or 2 old, so if its not on the first page just look back a ways. Its started by myself, so if you look for the thread starter you would have a better chance of finding it. good luck with your situation. -kent

I really dont have the desire to take part in these debates anymore. It gets old to have to restate everything just because someone comes up and says that everything is a lie, the media is lying, the world is being misrepresented, America is evil and Iraq has absolutly nothing to do with the terrorist of the middle east. That sort of argument, no matter how well stated, has no wieght anymore simply becuase it is the obvious ranting of someone who will never accept what everyone else takes as facts. For some people, no amount of evidence will be enough. It seems like there is nothing that cant be written off using one of the many generalized statments I posted in the above paragragh. With all that in mind, I think it would be a waste of time to sit here and try to convince a person who isnt willing to let themselves be convinced of anything besides what they already take as "the truth." It just gets old really fast.