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Postby Roski » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:01 pm

Slavija Slovenska wrote:

Still considered shit beer compared to what Germany, Belgium, and England produce. Oh and can't forget Ireland. Irelands hard liquor same as Scotland's


280 people died and you are talking about beer.

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Postby Slavija Slovenska » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:01 pm

Napkiraly wrote:
Slavija Slovenska wrote:See thats okay…but if you specifically made a joke about the person or persons being hung then its not okay.

"Murderer James French has been attributed with famous last words before his death by electric chair: "How's this for a headline? 'French Fries'."

See, once again, depends.

If he said it himself it doesn't matter.
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Postby Slavija Slovenska » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:02 pm

Roski wrote:
Slavija Slovenska wrote:Still considered shit beer compared to what Germany, Belgium, and England produce. Oh and can't forget Ireland. Irelands hard liquor same as Scotland's


280 people died and you are talking about beer.

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Im talking about beer because I was talking to some one else. Don't act like I'm the only one getting off topic here Piggy
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Postby OMGeverynameistaken » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:02 pm

The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:
OMGeverynameistaken wrote:American football terminology. A "hail mary" pass is a long-distance throw down the field with a low chance of success. The idea here being that the rebels (in my personal speculation on the matter,) want to force Putin to support them.

There were Americans on that plane too. So cut the appeal to emotion, because I'm angry over it too. I just don't think that jumping to conclusions before being in possession of all the facts in a situation like this is a terribly brilliant idea.

At the end of the day, whoever shot down this plane, was an ill experienced force with an advanced air defence system, now there are only two options as a result of the geopolitical landscape of the area, either the Russians shot it down or PRO-RUSSIAN, RUSSIAN SPEAKING TERRORISTS shot it down. Now, no international independent investigation team can enter the area because the last time an international team went inside a Pro-Russian held territory of Ukraine, it didn't go well...


Once more, Russia has been distancing itself from Donetsk and the "pro-Russian" movement in Eastern Ukraine. It seems to me that Putin is eager to bring that whole thing to an end, and was probably quite happy that media attention was moving on.

Evidence as it stands would seem to indicate that the separatists are responsible for shooting the plane down, but they did so with equipment they took from a Ukrainian source. IE: Not provided by Russia.
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Postby Napkiraly » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:02 pm

Roski wrote:
Slavija Slovenska wrote:Still considered shit beer compared to what Germany, Belgium, and England produce. Oh and can't forget Ireland. Irelands hard liquor same as Scotland's


280 people died and you are talking about beer.

Americans

Yes, all the other Americans on this topic have been talking about nothing but beer and Kim Kardashian. And it's almost like I'm sure if you went to most places, people would go "Oh my gosh" then go about their day.

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Postby Empire of Symphonia » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:03 pm

Malaysia Airlines: Very good service, extremely bad luck. What's more is that they've already taken a beating from China because of the other flight as well, now they have to deal with this issue. :(
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Postby Roski » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:03 pm

Slavija Slovenska wrote:
Roski wrote:
280 people died and you are talking about beer.

Americans


Im talking about beer because I was talking to some one else. Don't act like I'm the only one getting off topic here Piggy


This was for you and that person.
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Postby Roski » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:04 pm

Napkiraly wrote:
Roski wrote:
280 people died and you are talking about beer.

Americans

Yes, all the other Americans on this topic have been talking about nothing but beer and Kim Kardashian. And it's almost like I'm sure if you went to most places, people would go "Oh my gosh" then go about their day.


That's what I said.
To the letter.
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Postby Slavija Slovenska » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:05 pm

Roski wrote:
Slavija Slovenska wrote:
Im talking about beer because I was talking to some one else. Don't act like I'm the only one getting off topic here Piggy


This was for you and that person.

and this
Piggy
was for you. So you want to get back on topic porkins? We can start by shutting up about what was 2 minutes ago. You think the Russians did it?
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Postby The Republic of Pantalleria » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:05 pm

OMGeverynameistaken wrote:
The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:At the end of the day, whoever shot down this plane, was an ill experienced force with an advanced air defence system, now there are only two options as a result of the geopolitical landscape of the area, either the Russians shot it down or PRO-RUSSIAN, RUSSIAN SPEAKING TERRORISTS shot it down. Now, no international independent investigation team can enter the area because the last time an international team went inside a Pro-Russian held territory of Ukraine, it didn't go well...


Once more, Russia has been distancing itself from Donetsk and the "pro-Russian" movement in Eastern Ukraine. It seems to me that Putin is eager to bring that whole thing to an end, and was probably quite happy that media attention was moving on.

Evidence as it stands would seem to indicate that the separatists are responsible for shooting the plane down, but they did so with equipment they took from a Ukrainian source. IE: Not provided by Russia.

And so? If ISIS took over Chinese nukes and launched it at America, is it the Chinese's fault? What's the point you're trying to make? It doesn't matter whose equipment they used, it's who used the equipment, period.
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Postby Roski » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:07 pm

Slavija Slovenska wrote:
Roski wrote:
This was for you and that person.

and this
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was for you. So you want to get back on topic porkins? We can start but shutting up about what was 2 minutes ago. You think the Russians did it?


Nope.
I haven't actually stated an opinion, I've been calling it like I see it.
I'm some 17 year old psuedo-libertarian who leans to the left in social terms, is fiercly right economically, and centrist in foriegn policy. Unapologetically Pro-American, Pro-NATO, even if we do fuck up (a lot). If you can find real sources that disagree with me I will change my opinion. Call me IHOP cause I'm always flipping.

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Postby Slavija Slovenska » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:07 pm

The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:
OMGeverynameistaken wrote:
Once more, Russia has been distancing itself from Donetsk and the "pro-Russian" movement in Eastern Ukraine. It seems to me that Putin is eager to bring that whole thing to an end, and was probably quite happy that media attention was moving on.

Evidence as it stands would seem to indicate that the separatists are responsible for shooting the plane down, but they did so with equipment they took from a Ukrainian source. IE: Not provided by Russia.

And so? If ISIS took over Chinese nukes and launched it at America, is it the Chinese's fault? What's the point you're trying to make? It doesn't matter whose equipment they used, it's who used the equipment, period.

EXACTLY! and the question is…who used the equipment? Have the separatists been supplied by the Ruskies?
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Postby Greed and Death » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:07 pm

Roski wrote:
Slavija Slovenska wrote:Still considered shit beer compared to what Germany, Belgium, and England produce. Oh and can't forget Ireland. Irelands hard liquor same as Scotland's


280 people died and you are talking about beer.

Americans

295, 280 passengers, 15 crew members.

Why do the Europeans always forget about the help?
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Slavija Slovenska wrote:
The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:And so? If ISIS took over Chinese nukes and launched it at America, is it the Chinese's fault? What's the point you're trying to make? It doesn't matter whose equipment they used, it's who used the equipment, period.

EXACTLY! and the question is…who used the equipment? Have the separatists been supplied by the Ruskies?

I wonder what weapons most the separatists are using? They sure aren't American...
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Postby The BranRiech » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:08 pm

Besides CNN postponing The Sixties to cover the same thing for at least 6 hours straight, which has pissed me off beyond belief as I was looking forward to that episode, I've been interested in the news. Of course, those people didn't deserve to be caught in the crossfire, but it will certainly be interesting to see what this does to the conflict.

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Postby Roski » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:09 pm

greed and death wrote:
Roski wrote:
280 people died and you are talking about beer.

Americans

295, 280 passengers, 15 crew members.

Why do the Europeans always forget about the help?


I'm not European, and I didn't post an exact number. Shoot me.
I'm some 17 year old psuedo-libertarian who leans to the left in social terms, is fiercly right economically, and centrist in foriegn policy. Unapologetically Pro-American, Pro-NATO, even if we do fuck up (a lot). If you can find real sources that disagree with me I will change my opinion. Call me IHOP cause I'm always flipping.

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Postby Costa Fierro » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:10 pm

The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:
Slavija Slovenska wrote:EXACTLY! and the question is…who used the equipment? Have the separatists been supplied by the Ruskies?

I wonder what weapons most the separatists are using? They sure aren't American...


Soviet-era equipment and whatever they smuggle from Russia or salvage from Ukrainian military stockpiles.
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Postby OMGeverynameistaken » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:10 pm

The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:
OMGeverynameistaken wrote:
Once more, Russia has been distancing itself from Donetsk and the "pro-Russian" movement in Eastern Ukraine. It seems to me that Putin is eager to bring that whole thing to an end, and was probably quite happy that media attention was moving on.

Evidence as it stands would seem to indicate that the separatists are responsible for shooting the plane down, but they did so with equipment they took from a Ukrainian source. IE: Not provided by Russia.

And so? If ISIS took over Chinese nukes and launched it at America, is it the Chinese's fault? What's the point you're trying to make? It doesn't matter whose equipment they used, it's who used the equipment, period.

My point is the separatists are not Russia, no matter how "pro-Russian" they may be. Their actions do not reflect Russia's foreign policy or intent. Hell, it even seems that the separatists didn't shoot the plane down on purpose. Some untrained militiaman probably saw a blip on the radar and shot the thing off without bothering to think what he might be targeting.

It's a tragic, insane accident. It's not cause to start WWIII because "the West" decides to rush in and beat up Russia over a group of Russian fanboys being dumbasses and playing with toys they don't know how to use.
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Postby The Republic of Pantalleria » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:11 pm

Roski wrote:
greed and death wrote:295, 280 passengers, 15 crew members.

Why do the Europeans always forget about the help?


I'm not European, and I didn't post an exact number. Shoot me.

*shot* Yay, I'm an American now! :lol:
But on a more serious note, it's actually 298 people.
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Postby Roski » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:12 pm

The BranRiech wrote:Besides CNN postponing The Sixties to cover the same thing for at least 6 hours straight, which has pissed me off beyond belief as I was looking forward to that episode, I've been interested in the news. Of course, those people didn't deserve to be caught in the crossfire, but it will certainly be interesting to see what this does to the conflict.


They were warned to stay out of that particular spot of airspace.
Nobody listened of course.
They are now, because the jet was shot down.

Fucking people man.

"Oh, that warning is bullshit"

"OH FUCK SOMEONE GOT SHOT DOWN BECAUSE WE DIDN'T LISTEN TO THE WARNING CRY CRY CRY"

That actually legitimately pisses me off, that airliners will risk their passengers safety just for a couple bucks.
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OMGeverynameistaken wrote:
The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:And so? If ISIS took over Chinese nukes and launched it at America, is it the Chinese's fault? What's the point you're trying to make? It doesn't matter whose equipment they used, it's who used the equipment, period.

My point is the separatists are not Russia, no matter how "pro-Russian" they may be. Their actions do not reflect Russia's foreign policy or intent. Hell, it even seems that the separatists didn't shoot the plane down on purpose. Some untrained militiaman probably saw a blip on the radar and shot the thing off without bothering to think what he might be targeting.

It's a tragic, insane accident. It's not cause to start WWIII because "the West" decides to rush in and beat up Russia over a group of Russian fanboys being dumbasses and playing with toys they don't know how to use.

Oh please, that's what the Russians said about the Korean Airlines flight back in the 80s...
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Roski wrote:
The BranRiech wrote:Besides CNN postponing The Sixties to cover the same thing for at least 6 hours straight, which has pissed me off beyond belief as I was looking forward to that episode, I've been interested in the news. Of course, those people didn't deserve to be caught in the crossfire, but it will certainly be interesting to see what this does to the conflict.


They were warned to stay out of that particular spot of airspace.
Nobody listened of course.
They are now, because the jet was shot down.

Fucking people man.

"Oh, that warning is bullshit"

"OH FUCK SOMEONE GOT SHOT DOWN BECAUSE WE DIDN'T LISTEN TO THE WARNING CRY CRY CRY"

That actually legitimately pisses me off, that airliners will risk their passengers safety just for a couple bucks.


Airlines have been flying over conflict zones for decades. They have systems onboard aircraft that clearly show that it is civilian in nature. You don't fucking shoot civilian airliners down for shits and giggles (unless you are the Soviet Union and the airliner happens to be Korean).
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Postby Greed and Death » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:14 pm

The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:
OMGeverynameistaken wrote:
Once more, Russia has been distancing itself from Donetsk and the "pro-Russian" movement in Eastern Ukraine. It seems to me that Putin is eager to bring that whole thing to an end, and was probably quite happy that media attention was moving on.

Evidence as it stands would seem to indicate that the separatists are responsible for shooting the plane down, but they did so with equipment they took from a Ukrainian source. IE: Not provided by Russia.

And so? If ISIS took over Chinese nukes and launched it at America, is it the Chinese's fault? What's the point you're trying to make? It doesn't matter whose equipment they used, it's who used the equipment, period.


Lets fix this analogy.

1st We are dealing with a separatist faction domestic to the country. So instead of ISIS nuking the US, lets say the New Confederate states of America Nuked the US.

2nd The weapons were not taken from Russia they were given. So instead of the Confederate states of America invading China to get nukes to nuke the US, China gives the nuclear weapons to the confederate state of the US.

So yes if China gives nuclear weapons to the confederate states of the US, China would have a degree of moral responsibility for the use of those nuclear weapons.
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Postby Roski » Thu Jul 17, 2014 6:15 pm

greed and death wrote:
The Republic of Pantalleria wrote:And so? If ISIS took over Chinese nukes and launched it at America, is it the Chinese's fault? What's the point you're trying to make? It doesn't matter whose equipment they used, it's who used the equipment, period.


Lets fix this analogy.

1st We are dealing with a separatist faction domestic to the country. So instead of ISIS nuking the US, lets say the New Confederate states of America Nuked the US.

2nd The weapons were not taken from Russia they were given. So instead of the Confederate states of America invading China to get nukes to nuke the US, China gives the nuclear weapons to the confederate state of the US.

So yes if China gives nuclear weapons to the confederate states of the US, China would have a degree of moral responsibility for the use of those nuclear weapons.


Replace the United States with Malaysia.
Then the analogy is perfect.
I'm some 17 year old psuedo-libertarian who leans to the left in social terms, is fiercly right economically, and centrist in foriegn policy. Unapologetically Pro-American, Pro-NATO, even if we do fuck up (a lot). If you can find real sources that disagree with me I will change my opinion. Call me IHOP cause I'm always flipping.

Follow my Vex Robotics team on instagram! @3921a_vex

I am the Federal Republic of Roski. I have a population slightly over 256 million with a GDP of 13.92-14.25 trillion. My gross domestic product increases each year between .4%-.1.4%. I have a military with 4.58 million total people, with 1.58 million of those active. My defense spending is 598.5 billion, or 4.2% of my Gross Domestic Product.

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