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Maniac (189 D(B))
12 Jan 15 UTC
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Well that's annoying...
I was planning on going out tonight to Star City Casino in Birmingham, but just found out I have to convert to Islam first. WTF??

http://www.buzzfeed.com/jimwaterson/fox-news-said-non-muslims-dont-visit-birmingham-and-created
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Tolstoy (1962 D)
14 Jan 15 UTC
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Free Speech for Me, but not for Thee
France arrests dozens of people for speaking:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/france-arrests-54-in-hate-speech-anti-semitism-crackdown/article22442506/
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Lanium (100 D)
15 Jan 15 UTC
Reliability ratings?
How are they calculated?
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Sandman99 (95 D)
13 Jan 15 UTC
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Obama: The new Hitler?
Today, a member of the Republican party posted this to Twitter
"Even Adolph Hitler thought it more important than Obama to get to Paris. (For all the wrong reasons.) Obama couldn't do it for right reasons."
Discuss!
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Sh@dow (3512 D)
14 Jan 15 UTC
Epic Comebacks
Could people post links to games where someone has solo-ed after being down to 1-2 units?
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orathaic (1009 D(B))
13 Jan 15 UTC
New Black Panthers exercise Second Amendment rights...
Anymore on this? www.addictinginfo.org/2015/01/09/2nd-amendment-for-whites-only-conservatives-freak-out-over-new-black-panthers-carrying-guns/
Anyone feel Black people in America have more to fear from police brutality and militarizarion?
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obiwanobiwan (248 D)
13 Jan 15 UTC
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What Israel is For
http://news.yahoo.com/funeral-begins-four-jews-killed-paris-attack-101918527.html "The fresh violence has shaken the Jewish community in France, which numbers 500,000 to 600,000 people. French migration to Israel hit a record high last year of 6,600 people, and many believe the trend will accelerate after the Paris slayings." Say they're wrong in the West Bank--they are. Say the last war was miserable--it was. But THIS is what Israel is for in a world which is still hotly Antisemitic.
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Hannibal76 (100 D(B))
14 Jan 15 UTC
Pointless Question: Greatest military generals of classical antiquity?
Been puzzling me for a while. On the list there'd be Hannibal, Alexander, Scipio, Julius Caesar, Cyrus the Great. There are many I haven't heard of any names to add to the list?
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JamesYanik (548 D)
14 Jan 15 UTC
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Best yo mamma jokes? fess em up
my favorite:
yo momma so fat and yo momma so ugly, da only thing attracted to her be planets 'OOOHHHHHHHHHH'
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JECE (1248 D)
14 Jan 15 UTC
Issue with the new "Preview" feature big map
I know that the stand-off X's on a regular big map are often not accurate (and that issues with the big map aren't related to the order resolution code; see threadID=494283), but I'm surprised to see the stand-off X's turn up in random places in the big map of the "Preview" feature. Why would they show up for no reason?
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VashtaNeurotic (2394 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
Vash's Political Survey
Since the political compass is not the best tool for determining actual political allignment. I am compiling my own survey of the webDip community's political standings. Please take this survey (which is more accurate IMHO): http://politics.beasts.org/scripts/survey (should take about 15 minutes) and post your results in the comments. Also, please don't let this devolve into a political argument thread. Thank You.
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TrPrado (461 D)
11 Jan 15 UTC
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Political Alignment
Out of genuine curiosity, I wonder where people on here lie. I can get the gist of some people, but I want to know specifically. politicalcompass.org
If you wish to satisfy my curiosity, please take the test on that site and post the coordinate results on here so I can fill out a chart.
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TrPrado (461 D)
11 Jan 15 UTC
I just took Vashta's and got the following results:
Left/Right: -4.6252 (-0.2784)
Pragmatism: -1.0359 (-0.0624)
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
And an update (the link for it before seemed a little long):
http://bit.ly/14mdBaJ
Jamiet99uk (865 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
I took Vashta's test and got these:

1 left/right -7.9510 (-0.4786)
2 pragmatism -0.6114 (-0.0368)
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
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Too bad that site doesn't offer a chart for us to all look at where we stand compared to other people on the site.
Tolstoy (1962 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
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I'm a human being, not a label!

My score is:
Economic Left/Right: 2.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -4.21

but I think tests like this are silly. You cannot define someone's whole worldview by a few dozen vaguely worded questions like this.
dipplayer2004 (1110 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
Economic Left/Right: 2.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.97
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Yoyoyozo (65 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
A better way to organize this would be to provide short scenarios and ask if you agree with a specific sentiment about the scenario
LeinadT (146 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
Econ (Left/Right): 3.00
Social (Lib/Auth): -4.31

So, Libertarian basically. That's about right.

Some of those questions were crazy, though. A lot of them seemed to be phrased in a way that looked for a certain answer. As Yoyo said, the ones that said "always" or "never" or whatnot were hard to answer "agree," because we know the world doesn't work like that. Case-by-case basis and whatnot.

A couple I had issue with:

"A significant advantage of a one-party state is that it avoids all the arguments that delay progress in a democratic political system."

Yeah, that's true. But it doesn't mean I want a one-party system. It's a fact that that's an advantage, but I feel like "agree" means I agree with one-party systems. I do not.

"Mothers may have careers, but their first duty is to be homemakers."

Why does the government have to have an opinion on that? As I said, I'm generally libertarian, so I don't advocate the government having any say on families. I assumed it was trying to determine if I was a traditionalist, but why not just ask me that?

In other words, I think it should be more straightforward and less confusing. Then again, it got it mostly correct with me, but I still wish they would to it better.
2ndWhiteLine (2606 D(B))
12 Jan 15 UTC
Ugh. Its internet political quizzes like this that keep Ron Paul on the presidential ticket.
pangloss (363 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
Economic Left/Right: -7.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -6.05

I get a slightly different position every time I take the test, but this is about right.

I'll try Vashta's test later.
Took the regular political compass one. Interesting results compared to my other one.

Economic Left/Right: -2.62
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -1.38
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
""A significant advantage of a one-party state is that it avoids all the arguments that delay progress in a democratic political system."

Yeah, that's true. But it doesn't mean I want a one-party system. It's a fact that that's an advantage, but I feel like "agree" means I agree with one-party systems. I do not." This doesn't seem accurate to me. If there's only one party, there are sure to be divisions within that party since not everyone is sure to agree with everyone else. If they do and diverse opinions are kicked out of the party, it doesn't seem very democratic to me.
LeinadT (146 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
@2WL; Yeah, I understand the whole internet libertarian stereotype, but I honestly seem to agree with those ideas much more than (US definition) conservatism and liberalism.
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
Vashta: That's because the entire grid on this one combined makes up the left/right dimension on the other one.
LeinadT (146 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
@TR; yeah, there's still going to be divisiveness, but if they're all "loyal" to the same party I'd imagine there would be less petty infighting. I think "party loyalty" is a problem. That should've been a question, I think.
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
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And here's an update:
http://bit.ly/1IgkIRh
LeinadT (146 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
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It's funny to compare our chart with the international politicians chart on the site. None of us our in the conservative square on the upper right, but that's where most of the world leaders are.
LeinadT (146 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
Correction: I meant to say "are" in the second sentence.
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
webDip to modern world leaders: Fuck you!!!
Yoyoyozo (65 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
I'm sure its because the younger generation (under 30) is generally more liberal. How many of us are over 30?
LeinadT (146 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
I'm under 30 by a good bit. Yeah, I agree that most younger people are either liberal or libertarian. Most conservatives seem to be older (e.g. my parents).
goldfinger0303 (3157 DMod)
12 Jan 15 UTC
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Yay for being the most authoritarian person on the site.

I just keep confusing myself because being economically liberal counts as being conservative.
arborinius (173 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
-8.62, -5.59.
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
goldie: the site accounts for that by making neo-liberalism the Economic Right. There's an Analysis page if you're curious.
ssorenn (0 DX)
12 Jan 15 UTC
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The under thrifty crowd usually is more liberal till they actually get out from under their parents and pay their own bills.
ssorenn (0 DX)
12 Jan 15 UTC
Thirty^
pangloss (363 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
I object to the word "liberal" being used to mean "left". It's only left-wing in America--and barely so.
TrPrado (461 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
I've thought too far ahead (bills and everything included) to change very much. Though, I expected to be much closer to center on here.
ssorenn (0 DX)
12 Jan 15 UTC
If we only all could come to the center, things would actually get done and better.
Yoyoyozo (65 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
I've already decided thqt I'm going to rich and successful when I'm older so I shouod stay center regardless

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thomas dullan (422 D)
13 Jan 15 UTC
Did you see that US commentator on Fox News talking about Birmingham UK
He told the world in all seriousness that Birmingham UK was populated entirely by Muslims and it is a no-go area for non-Muslims.
Someone really should tell him to cancel his subscription to the Daily Mail,
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Hannibal76 (100 D(B))
13 Jan 15 UTC
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2 Games as England
I joined 2 games, one is 3 days long and the other 4. BOTH ARE AS ENGLAND! I don't want to play as England for probably at least two months for 2 games. The games are both still at the first turn. Is anybody interested in taking my place? Before you guys start if no one comes forward I will continue playing I made a commitment and I understand that. That being said, PLEASE GET A GAME OF MY HANDS!
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steephie22 (182 D(S))
13 Jan 15 UTC
Mathematics question
h(x)=xe^x^2=xe^u with u=x^2 so u'=2x
So far so good. Now I thought the next step would be: h'(x)=(x+1)e^x^2*2x
Apparently it should be: h'(x)=x+e^x^2*2x
Why doesn't x get multiplied with the rest?
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
12 Jan 15 UTC
Tipping
Why are people assholes?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2072667/Religious-diner-leaves-REAL-tip-waiter-Some-things-better-money.html
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College Football Playoff Final
I'm rooting for the buckeyes but damn the ducks up tempo offense is something else.
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floto (409 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
3 players required
Hi, 3 players required here : gameID=153515
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jmo1121109 (3812 D)
02 Jan 15 UTC
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Small Site Update
Winner Take All is now the default choice upon making a new game. If you wish to change the game to points per supply center open the advanced settings.
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bo_sox48 (5202 DMod(G))
12 Jan 15 UTC
Hi
I an drunk. Sup diplofucks.
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Top Player game
Normally I would suggest using wta gr but since that's dead any player that thinks they are good is free to join. Just looking for a good wta classic game. semi anon/non-anon, 36 hours, 50 bet. Details up for negotiation.
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mrkyle7 (271 D)
11 Jan 15 UTC
Surrender option
Not sure if this idea has been mentioned before, but a surrender option would be useful.
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Stans8 (100 D)
12 Jan 15 UTC
ONLY 2 PEOPLE NEEDED IN 10 PERSON GAME: gameID=153460
JOIN QUICKLY
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fiedler (1293 D)
11 Jan 15 UTC
Political bias in the forums
So am browsing /b/ and read a comment from this astute fellow:
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Jamiet99uk (865 D)
09 Jan 15 UTC
Russia bans transsexuals from driving
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30735673

What the utter fuck is wrong with Russia's politics, that anyone would consider this backward policy acceptable. Ignorant peasants.
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__mariola__ (183 D)
11 Jan 15 UTC
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odgovori
sta kao niko ne zna srpski?
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__mariola__ (183 D)
11 Jan 15 UTC
igra
kako se ovo igra?? sta je ovo koji k?
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misomiso (137 D)
08 Jan 15 UTC
World Diplomacy ix strategy
Hello
Can anyone point me in the direction of a strategy guide for all the different countries of World Diplomacy ix?
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goldfinger0303 (3157 DMod)
11 Jan 15 UTC
Flight MH17 Report
Its from a German site I had never heard of before, but it seems to be a well-investigated report from my point of view. I thought some here might be interested.
https://mh17.correctiv.org/english/
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Strauss (758 D)
11 Jan 15 UTC
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Licklider's Bequeathal

..... beep ..... beep ..... beep ..... beep .....
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