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Kamui4356 · 2011-05-20, 02:33

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Originally Posted by bladeofdarkness

I really don't get what makes this a change.
unless I'm missing something, this is EXACTLY the formula that was being talked about all decade.
a final border based on the 1967 armistice lines.

Welcome to American politics. Truth doesn't matter, only what you can convince people is true. In such an environment, restating existing US policy becomes an attack on Israel.

bladeofdarkness · 2011-05-20, 02:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kamui4356

Welcome to American politics. Truth doesn't matter, only what you can convince people is true. In such an environment, restating existing US policy becomes an attack on Israel.

I've been reading more about it since.
I think it has something to do with the idea that saying "1967 lines" means limiting the extent of the negotiation room.

also, by calling 1967 lines a border, you validate the false claim that the 1967 lines WERE borders in 1967 (they were armistice lines).

Ithekro · 2011-05-20, 03:23

Not entirely sure if this is updated information or not, but it seems the Israeli PM isn't entirely pleased with Obama's wording.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43103603...new_york_times

The wording (by the media at least) is "pre-1967 borders". Which doesn't mean much aside from the entire West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem (is it just the Eastern part of the city, or the entire city?). The Golan Heights is not considered part of any State of Palestine and thus would not be part of the negotiations.

However it seems that one condition directed at the Palestinians is that they have to answer the question on, "How can one negotiate with a party that has shown itself unwilling to recognize your right to exist?"

SaintessHeart · 2011-05-20, 03:25

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Originally Posted by Vexx

Really, you'd have to have a strategic resource map of the area to answer that question (water sources, arable land, minerals, etc). In some respects, its more about that than "religion" or "ethnic groups".

But in Israel/Palestine/ME, it is about "my ancestor was here and owned your ancestor's ass, therefore this land is mine" mentality ON BOTH SIDES. These people can't seem to let go of the past and progress into the future, and they are dragging the rest of the population down with them.

Screw the border disputes, let whatever is left on either side rest and start building the damn economies already - most Arab states funded so much into the ME insurgency that they don't even have enough to feed their own people.

ganbaru · 2011-05-20, 05:00

Confusion surrounds North Korean visit to China
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...74J0IO20110520

DonQuigleone · 2011-05-20, 05:31

Obama did indicate some flexibility. For instance he said there could be "land swaps".

So I would presume that would mean that gives a way for Israel to obtain all of Jerusalem, and it also means Palestine will get something in return.

I think Obama is being pretty reasonable, all things considered, and he's got ammunition against domestic dissent with the resolution of Bin Laden. He's timed this well.

ChainLegacy · 2011-05-20, 09:31

A little late but this article covers a very interesting subject:

Judge's decision in your court hearing may be based on when they last had something to eat

Shows once again (imo) how we can't always be so sure of our convictions on these matters.

ganbaru · 2011-05-20, 10:25

China's 'great firewall' creator pelted with shoes
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011...r-pelted-shoes

flying ^ · 2011-05-20, 13:24

A possible violation of Swedish child pornography law means Nintendo 3DS game Dead or Alive: Dimensions won't release there, or Norway, or Denmark.

Distributor Bergsala capitulated without a fight and pulled the title, not wanting to stoke the national fire that raged recently when a manga translator was charged with being in possession of child pornography.

"Nintendo of Europe have decided not to release the game in Sweden, for various reasons. However, they do not want to list any details regarding their decision," said Nintendo and Bergsala in a joint statement to Eurogamer Sweden.

"We are sorry for how this impacts the Swedish fans of Dead or Alive. Thankfully, it's extremely unusual that these things happen."

The case stems from a forum poster who noticed that three Dead or Alive: Dimensions characters - Kasumi, Koroke and Ayane - violated Swedish law by being under 18 and in a pornographic situation. The pornographic situation in this case being the Figure Mode, where the posing girls can be photographed from every angle.

The author of the report had no intention of outlawing the game. The aim instead was to highlight why the child pornography law should be changed. The author took his report evidence to the police who dismissed it as "lacking" in evidence. Underage girls in thongs, the police concluded, do not equate to porn.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...release-ruined

Vexx · 2011-05-20, 15:20

Never mind they're FICTIONAL DRAWINGS.... some days I feel like I've gotten up in a broken looking-glass world of righteous morons.

flying ^ · 2011-05-20, 17:22

not that i'm complaining but IMO that game shouldn't be released on childrens platform like nintendo!

can't they wait for the latest Sony NGP???

here's why it's worth waiting for NGP...

1. download games without going to brick and mortar stores and devs don't have to worry about red tape
2. OLED screen quality FTMFW!
3. touchscreen... and of course... in 3D!

Xellos-_^ · 2011-05-20, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by flying ^

not that i'm complaining but IMO that game shouldn't be released on childrens platform like nintendo!

can't they wait for the latest Sony NGP???

here's why it's worth waiting for NGP...

1. download games without going to brick and mortar stores and devs don't have to worry about red tape
2. OLED screen quality FTMFW!
3. touchscreen... and of course... in 3D!

4. no buying USED games for a fraction of the original price, you will be paying full price for every single game.

bladeofdarkness · 2011-05-20, 17:35

Macho Man Randy Savage Killed in Car Accident
http://kotaku.com/5803998/macho-man-...n-car-accident
sad day

synaesthetic · 2011-05-20, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by flying ^

not that i'm complaining but IMO that game shouldn't be released on childrens platform like nintendo!

can't they wait for the latest Sony NGP???

here's why it's worth waiting for NGP...

1. download games without going to brick and mortar stores and devs don't have to worry about red tape
2. OLED screen quality FTMFW!
3. touchscreen... and of course... in 3D!

Since when is the DS a children's platform?

Anime's only for kids, right?

</potcallingkettleblack>

ganbaru · 2011-05-20, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

Never mind they're FICTIONAL DRAWINGS.... some days I feel like I've gotten up in a broken looking-glass world of righteous morons.

Righteous morons, beliving to be right and to have the right/duty to impose their moral value to others.

SaintessHeart · 2011-05-20, 23:22

Then isn't it our moral duty to get rid of such people? *sarcastic*

Xellos-_^ · 2011-05-20, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Then isn't it our moral duty to get rid of such people? *sarcastic*

we will wait then against a duck and if they weight the same as a duck. we will burn them as a witch.

SaintessHeart · 2011-05-21, 02:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xellos-_^

we will wait then against a duck and if they weight the same as a duck. we will burn them as a witch.

Just the male ones. We will force the female ones into a contract with a magical feline so as to stave away the heat death of the universe - at least they'd make witches that serve a purpose instead of those who just concoct stories of "spells and hexes".

flying ^ · 2011-05-21, 03:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by synaesthetic

Since when is the DS a children's platform?

Anime's only for kids, right?

</potcallingkettleblack>

we only started seeing more T & M-games for nintendo handhelds when publishers decided they'll rake in more $ when they do a multiplatform release.

ganbaru · 2011-05-21, 06:11

China's Wen signals easing of Japan imports ban
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...74K0RU20110521

Quote:

(Reuters) - China is willing to increase agricultural imports from Japan, provided they meet safety standards, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Saturday while visiting the Japanese region battered by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident in March.

Given all the story of counterfeit food, passiing those thest should be easy...

2011-05-20, 03:23	Link #13803
Ithekro Gamilas Falls Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 46	Not entirely sure if this is updated information or not, but it seems the Israeli PM isn't entirely pleased with Obama's wording. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43103603...new_york_times The wording (by the media at least) is "pre-1967 borders". Which doesn't mean much aside from the entire West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Jerusalem (is it just the Eastern part of the city, or the entire city?). The Golan Heights is not considered part of any State of Palestine and thus would not be part of the negotiations. However it seems that one condition directed at the Palestinians is that they have to answer the question on, "How can one negotiate with a party that has shown itself unwilling to recognize your right to exist?" __________________

2011-05-20, 05:00	Link #13805
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	Confusion surrounds North Korean visit to China http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/...74J0IO20110520 __________________

2011-05-20, 10:25	Link #13808
ganbaru books-eater youkai Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Betweem wisdom and insanity	China's 'great firewall' creator pelted with shoes http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011...r-pelted-shoes __________________

2011-05-20, 15:20	Link #13810
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Never mind they're FICTIONAL DRAWINGS.... some days I feel like I've gotten up in a broken looking-glass world of righteous morons. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2011-05-20, 17:35	Link #13813
bladeofdarkness Um-Shmum Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: at GNR, bringing you the truth, no matter how bad it hurts Age: 39	Macho Man Randy Savage Killed in Car Accident http://kotaku.com/5803998/macho-man-...n-car-accident sad day __________________

2011-05-20, 05:31	Link #13806
DonQuigleone Knight Errant Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Age: 35	Obama did indicate some flexibility. For instance he said there could be "land swaps". So I would presume that would mean that gives a way for Israel to obtain all of Jerusalem, and it also means Palestine will get something in return. I think Obama is being pretty reasonable, all things considered, and he's got ammunition against domestic dissent with the resolution of Bin Laden. He's timed this well.

2011-05-20, 09:31	Link #13807
ChainLegacy 廉頗 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Massachusetts Age: 34	A little late but this article covers a very interesting subject: Judge's decision in your court hearing may be based on when they last had something to eat Shows once again (imo) how we can't always be so sure of our convictions on these matters.

2011-05-20, 13:24	Link #13809
flying ^ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010	A possible violation of Swedish child pornography law means Nintendo 3DS game Dead or Alive: Dimensions won't release there, or Norway, or Denmark. Distributor Bergsala capitulated without a fight and pulled the title, not wanting to stoke the national fire that raged recently when a manga translator was charged with being in possession of child pornography. "Nintendo of Europe have decided not to release the game in Sweden, for various reasons. However, they do not want to list any details regarding their decision," said Nintendo and Bergsala in a joint statement to Eurogamer Sweden. "We are sorry for how this impacts the Swedish fans of Dead or Alive. Thankfully, it's extremely unusual that these things happen." The case stems from a forum poster who noticed that three Dead or Alive: Dimensions characters - Kasumi, Koroke and Ayane - violated Swedish law by being under 18 and in a pornographic situation. The pornographic situation in this case being the Figure Mode, where the posing girls can be photographed from every angle. The author of the report had no intention of outlawing the game. The aim instead was to highlight why the child pornography law should be changed. The author took his report evidence to the police who dismissed it as "lacking" in evidence. Underage girls in thongs, the police concluded, do not equate to porn. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...release-ruined

2011-05-20, 17:22	Link #13811
flying ^ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010	not that i'm complaining but IMO that game shouldn't be released on childrens platform like nintendo! can't they wait for the latest Sony NGP??? here's why it's worth waiting for NGP... 1. download games without going to brick and mortar stores and devs don't have to worry about red tape 2. OLED screen quality FTMFW! 3. touchscreen... and of course... in 3D!

2011-05-20, 23:22	Link #13816
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	Then isn't it our moral duty to get rid of such people? sarcastic __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.