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brainbomb (295 D)
30 May 17 UTC
Battle in Texas over Sanctuary Cities
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/29/us/texas-lawmaker-scuffle/index.html
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brainbomb (295 D)
27 May 17 UTC
Is Trump secretly movong left of center?
Just noting that between the promise to send a manned mission to mars which will cost a fortune, and the recent hint that the US may stay tye course with Paris Climate accords; is Trump actually going left?
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
30 May 17 UTC
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Nothing to see here, move along
https://aheadofthe.news/media-ignores-20-million-muslims-who-march-against-isis/

Millions march against ISIS
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Zmaj (215 D(B))
29 May 17 UTC
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You go, girl!
Merkel is finally flexing her considerable muscle.
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Ogion (3817 D)
28 May 17 UTC
Another terrorist attack kills two
How many more of these do we need to have before we start deporting these people or locking them up?

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/may/27/portland-double-murder-white-supremacist-muslim-hate-speech
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Player needed
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=198628&msgCountryID=0&rand=31979#chatboxanchor
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Hauta (1618 D(S))
26 May 17 UTC
Should Jared Kushner security clearance be suspended?
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/335243-dnc-suspend-kushner-security-clearance-amid-fbi-scrutiny

The DNC, for political purposes obviously, wants to suspend Jared Kushner's security clearance. What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty? I'm sure there's a perfectly good reason by Jared secretly met with the CEO from VEB, the Russian state-owned bank.
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ND (879 D)
26 May 17 UTC
Cryptocurrency discussion
http://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-bitcoin-the-cryptocurrency-explained-2017-5
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Hauta (1618 D(S))
24 May 17 UTC
First advertiser pulls ads from Sean Hannity show
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/cars-leaves-sean-hannity-dust-pulls-advertising-article-1.3193120

Cars.com just pulled their ads from Hannity over the Seth Rich fake news propagated by Hannity even after Fox retracted the story. Corporate censorship of the press? Nope.
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Hippopankake (80 D)
21 May 17 UTC
James Bond
If James Bond is the worlds most famous spy
Doesn't that make him the worlds worst spy?
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Valis2501 (2850 D(G))
27 May 17 UTC
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Need F2F player (Skype?) Right now urgent
Our 7th flaked need a warm body in Boston or someone who can telecon ASAP, PM or email me if available in next 20 minutes
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JimTheGrey (968 D(S))
27 May 17 UTC
#MootAbides
Weasel Moot XI--the premier tournament of the Windy City Weasels Diplomacy club and past host of two WDCs--will be June 23-25 at the Diversey River Bowl in Chicago.
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Hauta (1618 D(S))
26 May 17 UTC
WSJ article about collusion between GOP and Russians
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-alleged-russian-hacker-teamed-up-with-florida-gop-operative-1495724787

Yeah, I know that the WSJ is not conservative enough for some of y'all, but it is intriguing nonetheless. You know, the way journalists connect dots and shit.
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ntrung670 (0 DX)
27 May 17 UTC
LIVE
JOIN QUICK!!!
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lalaland (0 DX)
26 May 17 UTC
One spot left live game
http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=199465
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Jamiet99uk (1307 D)
24 May 17 UTC
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US intelligence leaks compromise UK terrorism investigation.
After the Manchester bombing, US intelligence has repeatedly leaked confidential information about the UK's investigation. Seems like US officers are taking after Trump.
Could you just fuck off instead please?
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RLH (132 D)
25 May 17 UTC
FtF Tournaments
Hello webdippers. Some of you know me already, but for those of you who don't, I'm an active FtF player, tournament-goer, and on the board of the North American Diplomacy Federation (NADF), which seeks to encourage FtF play, at both house games and tournaments, throughout North America.
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MajorMitchell (1605 D)
21 May 17 UTC
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US politics is now the best & worst "reality show" around today.
It's damaging the credibility and reputation of a once great nation
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Lex1 (45 D)
20 May 17 UTC
New game
Hey guys I'm going to start a new modern diplomacy game soon. If you want to sign up then please write your username followed by I WANT TO SIGN UP in all caps.
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Jamiet99uk (1307 D)
21 May 17 UTC
Who would you kill?
I was having a deep and thoughtful conversation with a beautiful friend and, to my slight surprise, they mentioned that they would be happy to assist with the killing and disposal of several individuals we both know.
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Chaqa (3971 D(B))
25 May 17 UTC
Need replacement for team game
Hey everyone, Team MOAB needs a replacement for Spain in gameID=197073. The only requirements are:
1. Use Google Hangouts
2. Be willing to drop MOAB on enemy
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Hauta (1618 D(S))
24 May 17 UTC
Time to end Obama era sanctions on Russia?
Would it be better to let job creating trade flourish rather than hurting both countries economically? Can Russia be our friend?
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
25 May 17 UTC
The Phillipines
Just because i've been away for a few days, somehow there is no thread about this... One news headline (paraphrased) 'ISIS captures city in Philipines!' Is rather click baity... But goes in to refer to the 'Most Catholic country in south east asia'.
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Carebear (100 D)
25 May 17 UTC
ODC @ PDET - Assignments Out
The assignments went out 24 hours ago and some of you all have not yet picked up your messages. Please come on over and join your games. :D
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Refusing to draw in established stalemate
Is there a rule that if stalemate is made and it lasts for 3 years with no changes in a sc count, draw can be forced, or something like that?
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
25 May 17 UTC
On dna databases
http://www.nature.com/news/china-expands-dna-data-grab-in-troubled-western-region-1.22033

This is what colonial/state oppression looks like. As far as anarchist are concerned they are one and the same, the state oppresses its own people, the colonial empire oppress other peoples. In China they have this lovely grey area...
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brainbomb (295 D)
23 May 17 UTC
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Why is Terrorism the only time people feel a visceral response?
I noticed recently there was an incident where a man crashed his car into multiple people injuring many and killing someone. But because it was not terrorism, people did not seem motivated in the same manner against alcoholism as they would have if he were a terrorist. If he had indeed been from any Muslim country at all, and also under the influence of alcohol, one has to wonder if people would just automatically assume it was a terror plot.
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Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
American reporter arrested for asking questions to Trump HHS Secretary
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/business/media/reporter-arrested-tom-price.html

Freedom of the press is an integral part of the 1st amendment. Just wondering how rightwing media handled or ignored this story about Dan Heyman, the reporter that was arrested for asking persistent questions to Tom Price, HHS Secretary.
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
22 May 17 UTC
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The charges might be ludicrous, but if he actually gave a damn about getting answers to his questions, he wouldn't be trying to push through security guards and yelling while running past government offices.
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
The charge was for "willful disruption of state government processes". If he tried to push through security guards, wouldn't the charge be assault? Seems like a rather exotic charge...just sayin'.
bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
22 May 17 UTC
I don't know what he did or didn't do, but it is obvious that he was yelling down the hall during a government session at two people who had security. Security told him to bug off and he didn't. Charging him with anything is stupid, but that's not how you get answers from someone to your questions.
DammmmDaniel (100 D)
22 May 17 UTC
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Fascinating, another article from the prestigious non-biased NY Times. We can definitely judge it on fair grounds right?
ND (879 D)
22 May 17 UTC
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Of course DD! Everything that the NY Times and CNN says is absolute truth my friend. They tell it like it is! So true! /sarcasm

They are a pack of liars.
DammmmDaniel (100 D)
22 May 17 UTC
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No ND! It is obviously fair when you bring on a Republican Correspondent and surround them with 4 democrats right? And when it is the Republicans turn to speak? Oops! Time to cut to a commercial break
JamesYanik (548 D)
22 May 17 UTC
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@Hauta

if you're wondering what fake news is, it's misleading threads like this.
ND (879 D)
22 May 17 UTC
Oops!
Randomizer (722 D)
22 May 17 UTC
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Trump was calling for the arrest if journalists by FBI.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/17/politics/comey-memo-press-jailed-trump/index.html
Zmaj (215 D(B))
22 May 17 UTC
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"American reporter", Hauta? In what perverse way would it be OK if the reporter was from another country?
Zmaj (215 D(B))
22 May 17 UTC
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BTW I just staked all my savings to join a 1800-point game. That's certainly more important than the arrest of a pesky journalist.
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
@Zmaj, if I said Dan Heyman in the title, no one would click the bait/thread. The name isn't important, but that it occurred in America IS.
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
So, if it happened fer realz, it'd be a problem, right? Also, if it's not real, what punishment should the NYTimes suffer? After all, we don't want newspapers just making shit up. One more thing, if Obama's HHS secretary did this to a hard hitting journalist, any problem? Thoughts?
CAPT Brad (40 DX)
22 May 17 UTC
If! If! If! If! If the earth fell into the sun it would be the end of us all!

If! If! If! If! What the hell with all of this mindless conjecture. it either is or is not!! No If!
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
ok, let's all hide our head in the sand and declare the NYTimes is fake news. They need to be punished or at the least sued for libel. Where is that lawsuit? Lock them up!
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
http://nypost.com/2017/05/10/journalist-arrested-for-yelling-questions-at-tom-price/
Is the NY Post fake news too? They reported the story as well.

Here's one from the Blaze: http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/05/10/reporter-claims-he-was-arrested-for-yelling-questions-at-kellyanne-conway-police-say-not-so-fast/

And don't forget Breitbart: http://www.breitbart.com/news/reporter-arrested-after-questioning-hhs-secretary/

So stop the denial bullshit and answer the questions...
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
@Brad, consult with someone smarter than yourself before posting. I can see you are already in over your head.
ND (879 D)
22 May 17 UTC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poz6W0znOfk

@Hauta: "IF" lol
CAPT Brad (40 DX)
22 May 17 UTC
there is no one smarter than myself. if i choose to be silly, mean or confrontational it is for my entertainment
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
@ND, thanks. I just lost 2 IQ points. Now I'm 3 shy of a perfect 100.
Hauta (1618 D(S))
22 May 17 UTC
@Brad, go back to the shallow end of the pool.
CAPT Brad (40 DX)
23 May 17 UTC
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You are also a hand short of a full deck, Hauta
Hauta (1618 D(S))
23 May 17 UTC
Trump administration just solved the "press problem":
http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/21/media/saudi-arabia-tillerson-press-conference/index.html?category=media

They banned American journalists from covering Tillerson's press conference. Only foreign journalists allowed. Where are the conservative free speech guys on this forum? Crickets?
ND (879 D)
23 May 17 UTC
That's fine. The American journalists are 90% or more aligned with the Democratic Party. They have a monopoly on information and basically run the Democratic Party so either Trump needs to disallow CNN, NYT, MSNBC, etc from having press passes to his administration and include more alternative sources like Breitbart, Blaze, etc or just discontinue press briefings to American journalists and hand out a daily press statement to them.

They are a raving bunch of liars and disinformation propagandists for the Democrats. Time to do something different.
Hauta (1618 D(S))
23 May 17 UTC
ND, but trump didn't even let in American media from the right. You don't care if conservative media is disallowed access but Tass is allowed?
DammmmDaniel (100 D)
23 May 17 UTC
I fail to see how these sources help your situation Hauta for every conservative news outlet there are 4-5 liberal ones...... All I am trying to say is that pulling a source from a liberal network having us tell you it shouldn't be validated then pulling 4 more stories from 4 more liberal news networks really isn't solidifying your point. Can you not understand the frustration of having almost all of the media after your skin? I very well understand that most of the time Trump makes less than ideal choices. But for every time he is wrong the media crucifies him. You cannot deny that.
bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
23 May 17 UTC
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Anti-Trump person: gives opinion, citing an article from the New York Times, which is highly respected among anyone that isn't clueless, though it sometimes leans left, especially so when the leader of the right is constantly attacking its very existence.

Trump drone: THE NEW YORK TIMES IS TOO LIBERAL, I NEED SOMETHING CONSERVATIVE TO READ OR ELSE I CAN'T FUNCTION.

Anti-Trump person: provides other credible sources, including one from an openly conservative site.

Trump drone: NO I STILL NEED MORE CONSERVATIVE FEED ME SEYMOUR FEED ME
JamesYanik (548 D)
23 May 17 UTC
@bo

the problem was the OP

"Freedom of the press is an integral part of the 1st amendment. Just wondering how rightwing media handled or ignored this story about Dan Heyman, the reporter that was arrested for asking persistent questions to Tom Price, HHS Secretary."

this post draws a straight line between Dan Heyman asking questions, and the government arrested him for doing so.

except he was arrested for barging past security.

there is freedom of press in public areas, but in places restricted from the public, you must be cleared before you can enter. furthermore, some places where you are legally allowed to be, have a different standard of conduct, of which if you violate it, you will be expelled from the building.

the fact that he was arrested seems excessive, i'll be the first to admit, and Trump wanting to redefine libel law is a horrifying political prospect, but for this situation, there is only smoke, and no fire.

the charges:

"Heyman was jailed on the charge of willful disruption of state government processes"

they're not attacking what he did, but the context in which he was acting. arrest seems too much, but apparently they had already been “forced to remove him a couple of times from the area,”

all in all the washington post perhaps is more to the left, but they've given us facts the facts here. they'll interpret them one way, but frankly this is an extreme non-issue.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/05/10/west-virginia-journalist-arrested-after-asking-hhs-secretary-tom-price-a-question/?utm_term=.f668cc3dfcd0
Hauta (1618 D(S))
23 May 17 UTC
@DammmmDaniel, I don't deny that the MSM crucifies Trump, although "crucifies" is an odd choice of words of course -- Trump is no Jesus. Many of his wounds are self-inflicted as you alluded to.

If the issue is subjective, then it sure does seem unfair why one side is so favored. But if the issue is *objective*, there needs to be ONE TRUTH. And that is where I have a real problem with the right wing.

Example: Remember that Paul Ryan story a few days ago where someone said that they though Trump was being paid by the Russians and these top Republicans all had a laugh over it and then Ryan said something like, "No one talks about this conversation, ok?". Well, when Ryan was first confronted with the story, he flat out denied it. Then the reporter said that they have the transcript -- So, Ryan no longer denied the story but he did say that the transcript was wrong. Then the reporter said, "well, we have the audio too" -- So, Ryan said, "Oh, that was a joke [what we said on audio]". It's that kind of dishonesty that infuriates me.

Now, you can hate Hillary all you want, but her lies are so much more discrete than this example.
Hauta (1618 D(S))
23 May 17 UTC
@DammmmDaniel, another example just occurred. Fox News has finally retracted the Seth Rich story. So, for days they peddle a lie in the face of MSM opposition, and then after the damage is done (by misinforming the right wing), they retract the story. What a disservice to the nation!

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JECE (1322 D)
11 May 17 UTC
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On how PPSC scoring does not encourage players to throw games
In our recent discussion (threadID=1432961), many mods and fellow pillars of the community claimed that when you have two Great Powers in a game that have between 12 and 16 supply centers, one of these Great Powers has a (D) points-incentive to throw the game. I disagreed and this puzzled my fellow users, but only Lethologica took the bait when I explained my position. Here it is again:
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Oztra (30 DX)
25 Mar 17 UTC
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Bump
Because I'm a new pleb, I'm not sure what bump means.
I've been seeing people use it a lot, and am unsure of the context and meaning behind this phrase
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