One thing I've noticed here is that there are so many threads based on politics, and I've been wondering what gets everybody so worked up about politics? I personally have very strong views that I would like to voice, but I don't know exactly how to jump in and how it will effect the way people view me on the site. I love a good debate, so I'd love to jump in. Any suggestions?

http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/bret-easton-ellis-interview

Amen, brother...

At least in the major film industries, you rarely see an actor in America who hails from a different country. Sure, there's the occasional British or Australian who comes along, and I'm sure we visit them from time to time, but in a 'Globalizing World,' are cultural boundaries still too powerful to withhold a type of entertainment that is enjoyed so universally? Any thoughts?

Has anyone encountered the issue of moving a fleet from Armenia to Moscow on the large world map? The map shows it should be possible, but no option to do it comes up in a drop down list.

http://webdiplomacy.net/board.php?gameID=136145

gameID=136005

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Take heart, you sad-sack Libtards! There ARE jobs for those of your ilk and intellect...

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/exclusive-national-clown-shortage-approaching-article-1.1616801

As above, below.

So, I've discovered airbnb.com when I want sleep somewhere for a very modest prize, I've discovered blablacar.nl when I want to travel there (hitchhiker's site), marktplaats.nl for second hand items and so on and so on. What website do you use to make your life cheaper and easier?

Seen on another player's profile (UserID can be PMed if a mod or admin requests):

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New Austria needed. In build phase after 1901.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6zrNPvAMWA

As title

But this denies the creation it's free will, and implies we are simply automatons, and thus all love is an illusion.

Free Jamiet99UK!!! Free Jamiet99UK!!! Free Jamiet99UK!!!

When new members join Web Dip they are ranked as "Political Puppets". Then as more points are gained the rank changes. I'm wondering what the different ranks are and how the system works.

Greece now holds the EU Presidency until June, when Italy takes over. Without doubt an unprecedented period of stability and competence awaits.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/olympics/sochi-2014/medals/

Who's ya daddy?

Here's the Team Canada roster. I need four forward lines, three defense pairings, and two goalies.

This is my first time as Russia in modern diplomacy 2 and any tips or advise would be helpful thanks. :)

Why would someone be banned from a game? Specifically?

http://www.shanghaidaily.com/national/Policeman-sentenced-to-death-for-fatal-shooting/shdaily.shtml

Here in 'Murica, you get paid leave...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oavMtUWDBTM

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/02/14/277058739/1-in-4-americans-think-the-sun-goes-around-the-earth-survey-says

I thought last week's survey was bad, but this is just ridiculous.
What are you THINKING, Americans? Damn, libtards.

This.

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso tells Scots that voting to leave the UK would open up a new world of EU pain with potentially disastrous consequences, before adding that he did not want to interfere.

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Chart of the Day: Bitcoin's rapid plunge http://www.cnbc.com/id/101423067

http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/list.php

It's shocking how one-sided political donations are in the US.

http://news.yahoo.com/kansas-bill-gay-same-sex-segregation-210533466.html "Gay rights advocates are outraged over a bill — passed by Kansas lawmakers earlier this week — that would allow businesses and state government employees to deny services to same-sex couples if “it would be contrary to their sincerely held religious beliefs.” ...Well, we can't get bipartisan agreement here over everything (just like Congress!) but come on...that's unethical, plain and simple!

http://www.guns.com/2014/02/16/mo-couple-faces-assault-charges-shooting-fast-food-worker-nerf-gun-video/

I now open the floor to the peanut gallery.