Senators Emeritus
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- Ghost Rider
- Spirit of Vengeance
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- Spyder
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I am intensely curious. While often in disagreement, I always found your point of view interesting.For the record, for all our differences (and I'm sure we have more in some areas, and far less in others, over the course of the past year and a half--my political thinking has changed rather drastically, as I understand some of you know, but that's not all bad)
- Chris OFarrell
- Durandal's Bitch
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- The Duchess of Zeon
- Gözde
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*giggles* God, Spyder, I thought there was a thread about this earlier. I'm a fossilized reactionary monarchist at this point. OTOH, even the Bourbons provided free food to their poor, something that modern "conservatives" insist in a socialist innovation. I've more or less given up on the hypocrisy and confusion of modern politics.Spyder wrote:
I am intensely curious. While often in disagreement, I always found your point of view interesting.
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In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
Welcome back. I hope to get to know you somewhat; you seem like a very interesting person.
A Government founded upon justice, and recognizing the equal rights of all men; claiming higher authority for existence, or sanction for its laws, that nature, reason, and the regularly ascertained will of the people; steadily refusing to put its sword and purse in the service of any religious creed or family is a standing offense to most of the Governments of the world, and to some narrow and bigoted people among ourselves.
F. Douglass
- The Duchess of Zeon
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I remember you.Surlethe wrote:Welcome back. I hope to get to know you somewhat; you seem like a very interesting person.
Who did you bribe to get into the Senate?
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In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
He actually got nominated and lost the vote two months running before beating the competition the third time around. He had widespread support, the problem was that so did some of the others.The Duchess of Zeon wrote:I remember you.Surlethe wrote:Welcome back. I hope to get to know you somewhat; you seem like a very interesting person.
Who did you bribe to get into the Senate?
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Why is it so goddamned hard to get little assholes like you to admit it when you fuck up? Is it pride? What gives you the right to have any pride?
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Why is it so goddamned hard to get little assholes like you to admit it when you fuck up? Is it pride? What gives you the right to have any pride?
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GOP message? Why don't they just come out of the closet: FASCISTS R' US –Patrick Degan
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*laughs*Edi wrote: He actually got nominated and lost the vote two months running before beating the competition the third time around. He had widespread support, the problem was that so did some of the others.
Sheesh, Edi. I've never had a problem with Surlethe. I'm just having some fun here.
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In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
Hey, I know.I do, after all, have a sense of humor. Figured I'd just tell you how his entry to the Senate did go down.The Duchess of Zeon wrote:*laughs*Edi wrote: He actually got nominated and lost the vote two months running before beating the competition the third time around. He had widespread support, the problem was that so did some of the others.
Sheesh, Edi. I've never had a problem with Surlethe. I'm just having some fun here.
Warwolf Urban Combat Specialist
Why is it so goddamned hard to get little assholes like you to admit it when you fuck up? Is it pride? What gives you the right to have any pride?
–Darth Wong to vivftp
GOP message? Why don't they just come out of the closet: FASCISTS R' US –Patrick Degan
The GOP has a problem with anyone coming out of the closet. –18-till-I-die
Why is it so goddamned hard to get little assholes like you to admit it when you fuck up? Is it pride? What gives you the right to have any pride?
–Darth Wong to vivftp
GOP message? Why don't they just come out of the closet: FASCISTS R' US –Patrick Degan
The GOP has a problem with anyone coming out of the closet. –18-till-I-die
- Dalton
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"Sea Skimmer" removed from the group, as per his demand.
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Should I be flattered or embarrassed?The Duchess of Zeon wrote:I remember you.Surlethe wrote:Welcome back. I hope to get to know you somewhat; you seem like a very interesting person.
I apologize, but I'm afraid divulging that information would irreparably damage national security.Who did you bribe to get into the Senate?
A Government founded upon justice, and recognizing the equal rights of all men; claiming higher authority for existence, or sanction for its laws, that nature, reason, and the regularly ascertained will of the people; steadily refusing to put its sword and purse in the service of any religious creed or family is a standing offense to most of the Governments of the world, and to some narrow and bigoted people among ourselves.
F. Douglass
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Welcome back. A monachist eh? I always knew you were sensible.The Duchess of Zeon wrote:Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, I do believe that this discussion has reached a point of irrelevance.
Via money Europe could become political in five years" "... the current communities should be completed by a Finance Common Market which would lead us to European economic unity. Only then would ... the mutual commitments make it fairly easy to produce the political union which is the goal"
Jean Omer Marie Gabriel Monnet
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Jean Omer Marie Gabriel Monnet
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No, I'm completely insane, and probably the reincarnation of Yukio Mishima, but I'm really a nice person, so who cares?Stuart Mackey wrote:
Welcome back. A monachist eh? I always knew you were sensible.
The threshold for inclusion in Wikipedia is verifiability, not truth. -- Wikipedia's No Original Research policy page.
In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
In 1966 the Soviets find something on the dark side of the Moon. In 2104 they come back. -- Red Banner / White Star, a nBSG continuation story. Updated to Chapter 4.0 -- 14 January 2013.
- The Wookiee
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SeaSkimmer wants to be in the Senate now?
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I'm just confused...Surlethe wrote:SeaSkimmer wants to be in the Senate now?
To Absent Friends
"y = mx + bro" - Surlethe
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mod you so hard, you'll wish I were Dalton." - Lagmonster
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- Sea Skimmer
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I did ask to be removed from the senate… over one year ago. I wasn’t reading the mains forum, I wasn’t satisfies with some recent decisions and it seemed pointless to be part of it and have a vote that was being counted for majories and such. Democracy is supposed to be informed and all that. Things have changed since then and I intend to remain a part of the SDN community. . I wasn't expecting to actually be removed without explicitly asking someone, so I didn't think much of what was going on recently.Surlethe wrote:SeaSkimmer wants to be in the Senate now?
"This cult of special forces is as sensible as to form a Royal Corps of Tree Climbers and say that no soldier who does not wear its green hat with a bunch of oak leaves stuck in it should be expected to climb a tree"
— Field Marshal William Slim 1956
— Field Marshal William Slim 1956
The reason I ask is because a few months ago, when I was playing Senate Whip for a new Senator vote, I received a PM back from him thusly:
I don't know if he's changed his mind.From: Sea Skimmer
To: Surlethe
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 11:59 pm
Subject: Re: New Senator Nominations Quote message
I dont give a shit about the senate and in fact I asked Rob Wilson to remove me from it some time ago because I do not wish to be seen as part of its decisions. But he never did and I dont care enough to followup.
A Government founded upon justice, and recognizing the equal rights of all men; claiming higher authority for existence, or sanction for its laws, that nature, reason, and the regularly ascertained will of the people; steadily refusing to put its sword and purse in the service of any religious creed or family is a standing offense to most of the Governments of the world, and to some narrow and bigoted people among ourselves.
F. Douglass
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I did; took about forteen months but I’ve realized I’m around enough to participate and it’s pointless to cut myself out of the loop. That’s what democracy is about though isn’t it, incoherent changes of heart affected by incalculable variables resulting in a confusing outcome?Surlethe wrote: I don't know if he's changed his mind.
If anyone has further questions you can drop me a PM.
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— Field Marshal William Slim 1956
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So now with Sea Skimmer back in this gives us 51 eligible voters with 52 different posters. (Again Rob is the tiebreaker). We also have 1 temporarily inactive (Zaia). I won't recap the voting majorities like last time but the one thing I will say is that quorum for bannings and rules is now 26 votes.
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ASVS Vet's Association (Class of 2000)
Former C.S. Strowbridge Gold Ego Award Winner
MEMBER of the Anti-PETA Anti-Facist LEAGUE
"I put no stock in religion. By the word religion I have seen the lunacy of fanatics of every denomination be called the will of god. I have seen too much religion in the eyes of too many murderers. Holiness is in right action, and courage on behalf of those who cannot defend themselves, and goodness. "
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Ok, Ill drink to that.The Duchess of Zeon wrote:No, I'm completely insane, and probably the reincarnation of Yukio Mishima, but I'm really a nice person, so who cares?Stuart Mackey wrote:
Welcome back. A monachist eh? I always knew you were sensible.
Via money Europe could become political in five years" "... the current communities should be completed by a Finance Common Market which would lead us to European economic unity. Only then would ... the mutual commitments make it fairly easy to produce the political union which is the goal"
Jean Omer Marie Gabriel Monnet
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Jean Omer Marie Gabriel Monnet
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