SIR_Sergeant

It isn't at the forefront of public attention often but domestic violence is such a huge issue. Women, kids, men, anyone can be a victim.

Single. Might try to change that this semester but haven't tried anything yet. Might try for this one girl in my English 101 class.

It makes sense that they would choose the 747, but I like the look of the A380. It has a space shuttle look to it.

Don't put him on the spot but be direct. If it was me being asked any other way I'm sure I'd screw it up.

This is relatively old news but still upsets me greatly. Another casualty of the war on drugs.

No real opinion on it. I like Robert Lewandowski, great striker.

They opened us late today, 10AM. I got to miss my math class, so I'm not complaining.

Most schools in the US have "no-tolerance" policies, so had any of those kids tried to help, they would probably get suspended or face some kind of disciplinary action. Kids get in trouble for defending themselves in fights. Couldn't be a much more broken system.

I saw some videos of gatherings like that. Terrible stuff. That's incredibly self-destructive for a country to experience. I'm not one for nationalism and overzealous patriotism but that kind of division within a nation definitely isn't good for it.

Cookies and cream or chocolate.

Thanks for the response. Do you think this is something specific to the Netherlands or is more universal? I'd say it counts. Definitely a different perspective from the other regions of Europe. Do you think there is an association with all Muslims because of the Chechens? I saw a thing on TV about a movement called "Britain First" or something like that. Are these kind of nationalistic groups gaining significant support? Obviously the remarks come with severe bias but a member interviewed expressed concern about immigrant Muslims winning seats in Parliament. Is the kind of situation you described in your region of England consistent throughout the country. For example, I know guys that live in Nottingham and Sunderland. Would they be observing similar effects? This seems to be the case in a lot of places. It puts a bad light on the entirety of immigrants when only some cause the problems. This was seen in America decades ago when it came to organized crime. Italians were stigmatized because of the Mafia but were on the whole hardworking, respectful people. Which of the two types you described would you say makes up the majority?

Hard to tell, it seems to go back and forth between laying and melting here. Been walking around in it all day though

I'm looking for a topic to write about throughout this semester for my English class and this topic to mind. As greater numbers of immigrants from the Middle East come to Europe, there seems to be a bit of clash between native European society and the Muslim immigrants. How do you feel this trend is affecting Europe's (or just your own country's) economy or society? I am not looking for a debate or argument on this post and would appreciate replies from Europeans only unless you have something legitimate to contribute. Also, if any moderators read this, would it be appropriate for me to repost this in the French, Dutch, and German boards?

I see the militia is already adopting scare tactics. That discrepancy tho

I highly doubt any of this will even happen, but if it does, it will only end badly. The media would have a field day. "Convicted felon (as you keep telling us) organizes black militia in Philadelphia."

I wish the author had given a more detailed response. Oh well. I don't really have a response as I don't know where they derived the number from.

And only 50 permanent, most reports seem to say. As to jobs created by extension, I don't know. Regardless of however much Gulf Coast refineries would benefit, I can't see a significant number of lasting jobs. Do you have a source on the $3.4 billion figure?

Fracking has definitely caused some serious issues nationwide. People shouldn't be able to light the water coming out of their faucets on fire.

What about the project do you like or why do you support it?

With the final vote in the Senate soon approaching, I was curious to see how others felt about the legislation. I'm not a supporter. Any oil moved through this pipeline to the gulf will be going overseas, and the profits to Canadian oil companies. I don't see how it is anything but a handout to these oil companies. It barely creates any jobs, certainly not a number worth the cost of undertaking such a project. Not to mention the fact that constructing this pipeline would require the use of eminent domain to steal land from private citizens, something I'm very strongly opposed to. An amendment was proposed (unfortunately tabled by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell) that would have prevented a foreign company from seizing private property to build the pipeline. Source. I know Breitbart is a bad source but it works for cursory information. I'm highly disappointed that such an amendment won't be making it into a bill that has the numbers to pass, and prevent a filibuster. Anyway, your thoughts? edit: Here is the link: http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/01/23/sen-rand-paul-democrat-amendment-on-property-rights-key-step-in-reversing-kelo/ My Breitbart comment should make more sense now.

Been a while since anyone has talked about whether or not there should be a politics board...

What makes it immature? I'm 18 and I still enjoy playing the same Pokemon games I did as a kid. I still enjoy shows I watched when I was younger. Not to mention that some cartoons are meant for adults, or at the minimum older kids. Family Guy, South Park, etc...

Anime is Japanese... It may not necessarily be produced there but the genre is considered Japanese.

I've watched a few episodes of Attack on Titan but other than that I don't have any real interest in it. You seem to be implying that some people can get too wrapped up in it it, which can be true for anything. What makes it absurd? How is it different from any other type of show?

It always comes back to "this is the internet so it doesn't matter" and "I'm no longer care enough to continue discussing the topic." Every time. It is true that there are plenty of political forums out there, but by having a politics board on the site, it provides a place for people with common ground (GTA/LCPDFR) to discuss things outside of their common interest. The same thing can be said for the entertainment board. Is it related to LCPDFR? Of course not, but it is a perfectly valid board to provide for site users.