Tech Note: LGF on Facebook

We’re in the book

LGFMay 2011 • Views: 46,726

You may have noticed those two shiny new buttons at the top of the right sidebar. The Twitter button leads to my Twitter profile, of course, but I’m also now on Facebook, only several years after the rest of the world.

With this post I’m testing the Facebook app I coded yesterday and today, to automatically update my Facebook wall whenever I post a new blog article. Let’s hope nothing blows up.

UPDATE at 5/29/11 2:51:54 pm

Auto-posting is working nicely, and I’ve also listed LGF in Facebook’s “Networked Blogs” application.

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203 comments

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 11:49:27am

As kicking and screaming we are dragged into the new age...

Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 11:50:34am

Auto-posting, she's a no work. Debugging time.

RexMundi Sun, May 29, 2011 11:59:45am

The sad thing is fb only allows 5,000 friends, you'll pass that quickly and have to make a fan page.

Killgore Trout Sun, May 29, 2011 12:01:25pm

Memorial day
Image: DWdmN.jpg

Stanghazi Sun, May 29, 2011 12:04:42pm

DANICA is in first! yay!

Killgore Trout Sun, May 29, 2011 12:04:45pm

Sarah Palin Joins Rolling Thunder Parade Today In Washington DC

Youtube Video

Notice the organizer trying to shoo away the press and then trying to block the reporters from interviewing Palin.

More here...

Youtube Video

I suspect that some of them were unhappy she was there at all but she kept fucking up the parade route by stopping for interviews.

Dark_Falcon Sun, May 29, 2011 12:06:45pm

Next up on the Stalker Blog: Facebook and Twitter: New ways for us to hate on Daddy!

/I wish I was kidding.

jaunte Sun, May 29, 2011 12:06:58pm

I'm still resisting giving anything to Facebook.

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 12:07:58pm

re: #6 Killgore Trout

Sarah Palin Joins Rolling Thunder Parade Today In Washington DC

[Video]I suspect that some of them were unhappy she was there at all but she kept fucking up the parade route by stopping for interviews.

she's an asshole for even being there...I'm beginning to cop a very bad attitude toward her....normally I don't give a crap what she says or does, but this stunt is just wrong

Dark_Falcon Sun, May 29, 2011 12:08:14pm

re: #6 Killgore Trout

Sarah Palin Joins Rolling Thunder Parade Today In Washington DC

[Video]I suspect that some of them were unhappy she was there at all but she kept fucking up the parade route by stopping for interviews.

If they wanted to be mean, they'd arrange for Rachel Maddow to corner Palin and force The Sarah to answer a non-softball. Result: Either Deer-in-the-Headlights Stare or Word Salad.

wee fury Sun, May 29, 2011 12:09:05pm

Facebook.
I am friendless.
:D

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 12:12:58pm

re: #11 wee fury

If you're not there, I'd be careful of stepping into the abyss. FB is one of the more evil companies out there.

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 12:13:38pm

these candidates and pseudocandidates being treated like nobles or royalty makes me utterly sick....doesn't seem like anybody has the balls to step up and take these fuckers out when they steal, cheat and lie...it makes asses out of all of us....they should be hounded into the dirt 24/7

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 12:15:32pm

re: #13 albusteve

Just wait a few months, there'll be tar enough to go around for everybody :D

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 12:17:11pm

re: #14 windsagio

Just wait a few months, there'll be tar enough to go around for everybody :D

there is no timeline to it...the voters are content to serve the elected

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 12:21:25pm

re: #15 albusteve

just kind of mind-blown that your position is 'candidates get given too much slack!' Ask McCain's (Adopted) daughter about that >>

Dark_Falcon Sun, May 29, 2011 12:21:48pm

BBL

Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sun, May 29, 2011 12:22:41pm

re: #8 jaunte

I'm still resisting giving anything to Facebook.

Agreed. All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't get negativ to Facebook again.

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 12:26:46pm

re: #16 windsagio

just kind of mind-blown that your position is 'candidates get given too much slack!' Ask McCain's (Adopted) daughter about that >>

my mind is not blown

Stanghazi Sun, May 29, 2011 12:29:17pm

Palin writes on her hand again at rolling thunder

She is so fucking stupid.

Stanghazi Sun, May 29, 2011 12:30:00pm

re: #20 Stanley Sea

Palin writes on her hand again at rolling thunder

She is so fucking stupid.

I'm guessing the word was Vietnam.

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 12:30:48pm

re: #20 Stanley Sea

Those are just "booty call" phone numbers she got from some of the bikers.
/

abolitionist Sun, May 29, 2011 12:35:40pm

From Julian Assange: Wikileaks Founder: Facebook is the most appalling spy machine that has ever been invented

According to Assange, it doesn’t stop with Facebook. He believes the social network is joined by Google, Yahoo and other major US organisations that have “built in interfaces for US Intelligence”
[snip]
The Wikileaks founder then warns Facebook users, stating that if a user adds their friend to Facebook, they are “doing free work for US Intelligence agencies, in building this electronic database for them”.

Somewhat ironic, huh?

Killgore Trout Sun, May 29, 2011 12:37:17pm

re: #20 Stanley Sea

Palin writes on her hand again at rolling thunder

She is so fucking stupid.

Another one here
Image: x910.jpg

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 12:37:26pm

re: #23 abolitionist

Why, I never would have thought the Silver Slug was also a conspiracy theorist.
/

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 12:38:09pm

re: #23 abolitionist

It's actually a common theme; they collect so much info, I suspect it wouldn't take much leaning from the gov't to get some of it.

(not saying they do necc, but a ton of people believe it for sure)

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 12:38:40pm

re: #24 Killgore Trout

Palin is so agonizingly fake, it makes my head hurt.

abolitionist Sun, May 29, 2011 12:40:12pm

re: #25 Slumbering Behemoth

Why, I never would have thought the Silver Slug was also a conspiracy theorist.
/

Ha. 35 Million Google Profiles Captured In Database
A security researcher was able to collect information from Google Profiles and save millions of files in a SQL database in about a month.

Targetpractice Sun, May 29, 2011 12:40:59pm

re: #24 Killgore Trout

Another one here
Image: x910.jpg

"Look at me! I can be a biker too!"

*shakes his head*

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 12:41:39pm

re: #28 abolitionist

Man, the thing with that is intentionally giving them info.

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 12:48:09pm

I guess you can't say it never happens.

Wounded Iraq war veteran, Republican, stands up for gay marrige.

Rep. Kriesel's Full Speech On Gay Marriage, Bucking The GOP

Youtube Video

Representative John Kriesel is one of the few Republican legislators to oppose a Minnesota constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. He explains how he came to that position even though it does not jive with most other Republicans.

Obdicut Sun, May 29, 2011 12:49:09pm

I'm surprised this story in the pages hasn't gotten more comments.

Reporter returns to hometown devastation in Joplin

Why?

This is the first paragraph:

This is where I fell in love with pineapple and Canadian bacon pizza. It's where I went to shop for jeans and music at the mall. It's where I worked at a grocery to help pay for college.

Killgore Trout Sun, May 29, 2011 12:49:15pm

re: #27 windsagio

Palin is so agonizingly fake, it makes my head hurt.

I wonder what's written on her hand. She speaks in a jumble of buzzwords. I can't imagine what she thought was so important.

ProGunLiberal Sun, May 29, 2011 12:52:50pm

re: #29 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

She looks like a total idiot.

Eclectic Infidel Sun, May 29, 2011 12:52:57pm

Off topic:

Found on FB via a friend's post:

God's Facebook page has 2,116,669 "likes." Kim Kardashian? 5,227,541. I think we're done here, folks. See you in the blood-filled streets

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 12:56:03pm

re: #35 eclectic infidel

Well if god had an ass like Kim's, it might be a different story.

Obdicut Sun, May 29, 2011 12:56:34pm

re: #35 eclectic infidel

Ignorances I am proud of:

1. I know nothing about Justin Bieber.

2. I know nothing about any of the Kardashians.

3. I know nothing about any of the Jersey Shore cast members.

Eclectic Infidel Sun, May 29, 2011 12:58:03pm

re: #36 Slumbering Behemoth

Well if god had an ass like Kim's, it might be a different story.

As another FB friend mentioned...

To be fair, I've/we've seen Kim's tits. And there's no way god's got a better ass.

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 12:58:49pm

Are Our Politicians Stupid or Evil?

Apparently, government service seems to attract intelligent men who can’t tell the difference between right and wrong, or what is wise and what is stupid. To think that the greatest, richest, most inventive and productive nation in human history could be so suicidally mismanaged by its elected political leaders boggles the mind.

[Link: www.thenewamerican.com...]

Targetpractice Sun, May 29, 2011 12:59:33pm

re: #34 ProLifeLiberal

She looks like a total idiot.

Ayep. Perhaps to top this, she'll ride around in an Abrams tank, helmet firmly on head, and smile for the cameras.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:02:23pm

re: #39 albusteve

everybody loves trumped-up cynicism

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 1:04:51pm

re: #41 windsagio

everybody loves trumped-up cynicism

they also love trumped up politicians

Killgore Trout Sun, May 29, 2011 1:07:08pm

re: #39 albusteve

That's from the John Birch Society.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:08:15pm

re: #43 Killgore Trout

HEY-OOH!

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 1:08:18pm

Trump's trumped up presidential bid trumps tramp.
/no idea what that's supposed to mean, it just sounded funny in my head

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 1:09:48pm

re: #43 Killgore Trout

That's from the John Birch Society.

I know it, but I liked the generalized blurb anyway

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 1:10:18pm

Damn it, Steve...

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:10:48pm

re: #45 Slumbering Behemoth

I was trying to think of something like that too, glad you came throuhg :D

Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 1:11:47pm

All right - auto-posting to Facebook is now operational.

Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sun, May 29, 2011 1:15:03pm

If someone could teach me how to direct-link to "tweets" (VOMIT!) under the new Twitter interface, I'd be grateful.

Meanwhile:

@jonronson
Sean Hannity is apparently in all seriousness using my book to diagnose Obama as a psychopath on Fox. Thus confirming the morality tale.

---

What book, you may ask?

[Link: www.jonronson.com...]

From the author of The Men Who Stare at Goats, which I consider to be required reading for everyone.

You thought General Jack D. Ripper was a laughable, satirical character, because you are unaware of General Albert Stubblebine.

A proponent of psychic warfare, Stubblebine was involved in a U.S. military project to create "a breed of 'super soldier'" who would "have the ability to become invisible at will and to walk through walls". Stubblebine reportedly attempted to walk through walls himself, without success.

He is also an often-cited 9/11 Truther.

zora Sun, May 29, 2011 1:15:21pm

from balloon juice:

commenter responses for titles for palin's new movie.

From Here to Inanity
Citizen Vain
Red Yawn
The Aleutianist
The Scum Also Rises
Lost in Translation II
We’re Just Not That Into You
Chariots of Liar
Also Too: Electric Boogaloo
Brainspotting
Mentl
From Within Sight of Russia With Love
Not-Hur
The Devil Wears Mukluks
Swindler’s List
Juneau II: Post Partum
Mooseferatu
Dopey’s Choice
John McCain’s a Series of Unfortunate Events
The Lyin’, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Driving Miss Crazy

the list goes on.

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 1:15:44pm

Hamas simulates raid on flotilla
As part of preparations towards arrival of Turkish flotilla next month, Hamas forces hold maneuver in Gaza por

looks like Hamas is planning on more resistance this time around....wonder what will be on board the shops?

[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]

Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 1:16:26pm

re: #50 negativ

If someone could teach me how to direct-link to "tweets" (VOMIT!) under the new Twitter interface, I'd be grateful.

The timestamp is a link to the individual tweet.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:25:02pm

Downtime music

Youtube Video

Good song, wonderfully cheesy video.

Kronocide Sun, May 29, 2011 1:26:30pm

How many pictures exist of Palin where you can see writing on her palm?

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:27:28pm

re: #55 BigPapa

That actually demands a photomotage. Somebody with photoshop and a modicum of skill should get right on it!

Stanghazi Sun, May 29, 2011 1:29:19pm

re: #55 BigPapa

How many pictures exist of Palin where you can see writing on her palm?

[Link: www.oliverwillis.com...]

Kronocide Sun, May 29, 2011 1:29:42pm

re: #56 windsagio

That actually demands a photomotage. Somebody with photoshop and a modicum of skill should get right on it!

I concur. I'm much better at making suggestions and getting people to work than I am at actually doing work.

Kronocide Sun, May 29, 2011 1:31:37pm

re: #57 Stanley Sea

Yeah, that's the second shot of this same event. KT's photo above showed it as well.

I'm sure somebody had dedicated a website to it. I'd happily send a link to it next time I see the cheapest of smears 'Teleprompter President.'

ProGunLiberal Sun, May 29, 2011 1:32:53pm

re: #50 negativ

How the flying hell did that man get to be a General in the Military?

prairiefire Sun, May 29, 2011 1:33:18pm

OT ~ This is a video tribute a fellow put together of the Joplin tornado victims:[Link: www.kspr.com...]

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 1:34:18pm

re: #60 ProLifeLiberal

How the flying hell did that man get to be a General in the Military?

it's called the Peter Principle

Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 1:34:20pm

re: #59 BigPapa

I wonder what the Teleprompter in Chief has done to destroy America today?

/now get to linking!

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:34:49pm

re: #60 ProLifeLiberal

Its often more about discipline than briliance >

Know people and always keep your shirt tucked in, and you can be a general too :D

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:35:11pm

re: #8 jaunte

I'm still resisting giving anything to Facebook.

Resistance is Futile.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:35:13pm

re: #64 windsagio

misspelling 'brilliance' is pretty funny >

prairiefire Sun, May 29, 2011 1:35:58pm

re: #65 marjoriemoon

Resistance is Futile.

"Permission to allow Facebook to suck your brain?"

Kronocide Sun, May 29, 2011 1:36:08pm

Sarah Palin: Read My Palm 2012

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:38:38pm

re: #67 prairiefire

"Permission to allow Facebook to suck your brain?"

My brain yes. My wallet no.

Obdicut Sun, May 29, 2011 1:39:40pm

Krauthammer ties himself in rhetorical knots in order to attack Obama.

[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]

For 21 / 2 years, the Obama administration has refused to recognize and reaffirm these assurances. Then last week in his State Department speech, President Obama definitively trashed them. He declared that the Arab-Israeli conflict should indeed be resolved along “the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps.”

Nothing new here, said Obama three days later. “By definition, it means that the parties themselves — Israelis and Palestinians — will negotiate a border that is different” from 1967.

It means nothing of the sort. “Mutually” means both parties have to agree. And if one side doesn’t? Then, by definition, you’re back to the 1967 lines.

I can't tell if Krauthammer actually believes his own bullshit here, or not. Why he's decided that 'by definition' it means the 1967 lines instead of the obvious 'then the resolution can't proceed', I have no idea.

Why he's decided that this statement only means this now that Obama has said it, rather then when Bush said it, I have no idea.

This manufactured outrage is weakening US-Israel ties. That is dangerous to Israel. I cannot for the life of me understand what these people attacking Obama are thinking.

Why isn't his firm call for the Palestinians to recognize Israel's right to exist, his callout of them as having nothing to negotiate from if they don't accept Israel's existence, being celebrated by those on the right?

Have they really just bought into their own bullshit about Obama being anti-Israel?

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:40:38pm

Is there such a thing as too much social networking?

Targetpractice Sun, May 29, 2011 1:41:21pm

re: #65 marjoriemoon

Resistance is Futile.

"We are Facebook. Lower your safety and surrender your information. We will add your personal and social distinctiveness to our own. Your cultural views will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile."

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:42:22pm

re: #71 marjoriemoon

Philosophically? Oh yeah :D People don't like the idea of their personal info being collected for others profit (and at essentially no personal gain).

I mean we're fucked anyways, but we can rage against the dying of the light ><

Obdicut Sun, May 29, 2011 1:42:40pm

re: #71 marjoriemoon

I figure you get diminishing returns after awhile.

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:43:02pm

re: #72 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

"We are Facebook. Lower your safety and surrender your information. We will add your personal and social distinctiveness to our own. Your cultural views will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile."

/

Oh yea, I just forgot that first part.

Actually, you have more security with The Facebook than with The Twitter, but of course they do different things.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:43:03pm

re: #70 Obdicut

orders have come down that this is the line to take, and he's just doing his duty.

Virginia Plain Sun, May 29, 2011 1:43:25pm

re: #23 abolitionist

From Julian Assange: Wikileaks Founder: Facebook is the most appalling spy machine that has ever been invented

Somewhat ironic, huh?

Hmmm, I wonder if I will be kicked off Facebook if I post this to my wall to warn my Facebook friends. Or will I simply get burned for it by someone who can't handle the truth.

zora Sun, May 29, 2011 1:44:02pm

re: #61 prairiefire

OT ~ This is a video tribute a fellow put together of the Joplin tornado victims:[Link: www.kspr.com...]

absolutely heartbreaking.

Renaissance_Man Sun, May 29, 2011 1:44:14pm

re: #70 Obdicut

Have they really just bought into their own bullshit about Obama being anti-Israel?

Can you name a single core belief of the modern Conservative cult that isn't total fantasy, requiring those that believe it to actively convince themselves of something that is not reality?

The modern American Right requires a willing suspension of disbelief, or none of it would make sense.

albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 1:44:46pm

re: #71 marjoriemoon

Is there such a thing as too much social networking?

depends on how much attention one needs....these days it's a lot, obviously

Targetpractice Sun, May 29, 2011 1:45:13pm

re: #75 marjoriemoon

Oh yea, I just forgot that first part.

Actually, you have more security with The Facebook than with The Twitter, but of course they do different things.

I heard enough stuff about Facebook for the longest time, accounts being hacked, personal information just gleaned off pages, and so forth that I refused to sign up. Then I found out that my mother's side of the family had pretty much migrated there and decided to join up just to keep track of things.

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:46:21pm

re: #80 albusteve

depends on how much attention one needs...these days it's a lot, obviously

Or how bored you are.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:46:29pm

re: #75 marjoriemoon

the problem is your info isn't that secure from facebook itself :p

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:51:41pm

re: #83 windsagio

the problem is your info isn't that secure from facebook itself :p

They have virtually nothing on me that you can't get out of the phone book. Much less in fact.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:54:36pm

re: #84 marjoriemoon

That's the good way to do it, of course the problem isn't traditional information, but rather the plethora of items about what you like, what your friends like, who you know and don't know, and other demographic stuff.

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:54:46pm

re: #81 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I heard enough stuff about Facebook for the longest time, accounts being hacked, personal information just gleaned off pages, and so forth that I refused to sign up. Then I found out that my mother's side of the family had pretty much migrated there and decided to join up just to keep track of things.

I pretty much refrain from political posting. Once in awhile I'll throw something up, but I have friends and family from so many places and beliefs, it would just end in a terrible fight with people not speaking over nothing. So yea, I use it to keep in touch, share photos, etc.which I think it's great.

I used to play the games which was fun, but don't buy anything.

prairiefire Sun, May 29, 2011 1:57:16pm

re: #86 marjoriemoon

Yeah, I'm going with cute baby and animal videos from here on out.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:57:20pm

More 80s synthpop

Youtube Video

So many good forgotten songs.

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 1:57:30pm

re: #85 windsagio

That's the good way to do it, of course the problem isn't traditional information, but rather the plethora of items about what you like, what your friends like, who you know and don't know, and other demographic stuff.

They have my name, city and a faux age. True, if that bothers you, then FB is not for you, but then you probably shouldn't be posting anywhere.

Obdicut Sun, May 29, 2011 1:57:48pm

re: #79 Renaissance_Man

Honestly, nothing is coming to mind. When I think about the bills that the GOP have been passing or attempting to pass, the majority of them, by far, are either anti-science, anti-gay, or require believing that somehow senior citizens can obtain insurance on the open market. I guess the anti-union ones don't specifically involve magical thinking or fantasy, they're just stridently ideological.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 1:59:12pm

re: #89 marjoriemoon

Just read too many stories about how aggressive they (FB) are with it >>

Of course I also use google, so its already fucked.

windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 2:00:14pm

re: #90 Obdicut

its the fantasy that the best thing to do with our economy is to trust the goodwill and benevolence of corporations.

What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 2:00:18pm

re: #87 prairiefire

Yeah, I'm going with cute baby and animal videos from here on out.

My husband puts atheist stuff up so my sister-in-laws are always yelling, "We're telling mom!" lol

PhillyPretzel Sun, May 29, 2011 2:12:29pm

I am not on facebook and I do not "tweet." I do not think I am going to do either very soon.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, May 29, 2011 2:14:00pm

re: #70 Obdicut

Krauthammer ties himself in rhetorical knots in order to attack Obama.

[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]

I can't tell if Krauthammer actually believes his own bullshit here, or not. Why he's decided that 'by definition' it means the 1967 lines instead of the obvious 'then the resolution can't proceed', I have no idea.

Why he's decided that this statement only means this now that Obama has said it, rather then when Bush said it, I have no idea.

This manufactured outrage is weakening US-Israel ties. That is dangerous to Israel. I cannot for the life of me understand what these people attacking Obama are thinking.

Why isn't his firm call for the Palestinians to recognize Israel's right to exist, his callout of them as having nothing to negotiate from if they don't accept Israel's existence, being celebrated by those on the right?

Have they really just bought into their own bullshit about Obama being anti-Israel?

If there are no mutually agree land swaps, then there is no agreement being made at all-in which case Israel holds on to the West Bank.

Krauthammer's deliberately acting as though Obama is telling the Israelis they have to give up all the land they hold except what they can negotiate for, rather than describing what will have to happen to create a border for a peaceful two-state resolution.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, May 29, 2011 2:14:33pm

re: #70 Obdicut

Krauthammer ties himself in rhetorical knots in order to attack Obama.

[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]

I can't tell if Krauthammer actually believes his own bullshit here, or not. Why he's decided that 'by definition' it means the 1967 lines instead of the obvious 'then the resolution can't proceed', I have no idea.

Why he's decided that this statement only means this now that Obama has said it, rather then when Bush said it, I have no idea.

This manufactured outrage is weakening US-Israel ties. That is dangerous to Israel. I cannot for the life of me understand what these people attacking Obama are thinking.

Why isn't his firm call for the Palestinians to recognize Israel's right to exist, his callout of them as having nothing to negotiate from if they don't accept Israel's existence, being celebrated by those on the right?

Have they really just bought into their own bullshit about Obama being anti-Israel?

Dunno. I think a lot of them have.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, May 29, 2011 2:15:54pm

re: #86 marjoriemoon

I pretty much refrain from political posting. Once in awhile I'll throw something up, but I have friends and family from so many places and beliefs, it would just end in a terrible fight with people not speaking over nothing. So yea, I use it to keep in touch, share photos, etc.which I think it's great.

I used to play the games which was fun, but don't buy anything.

I got briefly excited about using it as a political tool, but frankly, I have too many different sorts of friends, and relatives and whatever--so low key.

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, May 29, 2011 2:17:03pm

re: #95 SanFranciscoZionist

If there are no mutually agree land swaps, then there is no agreement being made at all-in which case Israel holds on to the West Bank.

Krauthammer's deliberately acting as though Obama is telling the Israelis they have to give up all the land they hold except what they can negotiate for, rather than describing what will have to happen to create a border for a peaceful two-state resolution.

He's also ignoring the fact that Obama told the Palestinians loud and clear not to go to the UN to try to force the issue this fall.

Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 2:19:13pm

Whoa, I just checked my FB account and I already have a few dozen friend requests.

Another thing to keep up with...

100

TedStriker Sun, May 29, 2011 2:20:57pm

re: #97 SanFranciscoZionist

I got briefly excited about using it as a political tool, but frankly, I have too many different sorts of friends, and relatives and whatever--so low key.

Couldn't you just set up another FB account for political purposes?

101

Obdicut Sun, May 29, 2011 2:21:11pm

re: #96 SanFranciscoZionist

Dunno. I think a lot of them have.

I think so too. It's sad.

102

Stanghazi Sun, May 29, 2011 2:21:43pm

re: #94 PhillyPretzel

I am not on facebook and I do not "tweet." I do not think I am going to do either very soon.

I'll say my piece again. Facebook is to interact with your family, friends & friends of friends. Twitter = strangers.

I like strangers more!

103

SanFranciscoZionist Sun, May 29, 2011 2:22:53pm

re: #100 talon_262

Couldn't you just set up another FB account for political purposes?

That's another possibility...

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Interesting Times Sun, May 29, 2011 2:23:52pm

re: #99 Charles

Whoa, I just checked my FB account and I already have a few dozen friend requests.

Let's hope they're not from the stalkers - do you have it set up so that, even if you accept someone as a friend, they still can't see who else is on your list?

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Sol Berdinowitz Sun, May 29, 2011 2:24:49pm

re: #99 Charles

Whoa, I just checked my FB account and I already have a few dozen friend requests.

Another thing to keep up with...

as a rule, I restrict my FB friends to people I know from Real Life (TM) and wish to remain in social contact with.

so I will not attempt to friend you, even though I wish to remain in virtual touch via this blogsite

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Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 2:26:32pm

re: #104 publicityStunted

I have 'See your friend list' set to 'Only Me'.

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What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 2:26:54pm

re: #102 Stanley Sea

I'll say my piece again. Facebook is to interact with your family, friends & friends of friends. Twitter = strangers.

I like strangers more!

Do I know you??

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What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 2:28:14pm

re: #106 Charles

I have 'See your friend list' set to 'Only Me'.

Working great.

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 2:30:47pm

FB has a feature called "networked blogs" that automatically update to FB when you post on your blog. That's what I do with my main blog. It's another way to get subscribers.

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 2:32:07pm

re: #106 Charles

Smart move.

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What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 2:35:02pm

re: #105 ralphieboy

Virtual touching is ok. Virtual groping is right out.

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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sun, May 29, 2011 2:37:26pm

re: #72 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

"We are Facebook. Lower your safety and surrender your information. We will add your personal and social distinctiveness to our own. Your cultural views will adapt to service us. Resistance is futile."

/

hawt
Image: borg-queen.gif

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 2:39:08pm

re: #111 marjoriemoon

Ah, I'm glad you said that. I was starting to think the lack of gropes received had something to do with my appearance or smell.

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What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 2:39:49pm

re: #113 Slumbering Behemoth

Ah, I'm glad you said that. I was starting to think the lack of gropes received had something to do with my appearance or smell.

Well... I wasn't going to say anything... but now that you mention it....

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darthstar Sun, May 29, 2011 2:40:07pm

Just 'friended' you Charles...I'm the one standing next to Lou Seal in a blue tshirt with the Obama logo in a Grateful Dead SYF...I call the shirt "Steal Your Hope"

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 2:41:34pm

re: #114 marjoriemoon

Well... I wasn't going to say anything... but now that you mention it...

Don't say it's my weight, because as everyone knows, that just means there's more of me to grope.

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What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 2:44:15pm

re: #116 Slumbering Behemoth

Don't say it's my weight, because as everyone knows, that just means there's more of me to grope.

hehe I wouldn't want to wake you.

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Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 2:48:54pm

re: #109 Irenicum

FB has a feature called "networked blogs" that automatically update to FB when you post on your blog. That's what I do with my main blog. It's another way to get subscribers.

I just listed LGF in NetworkedBlogs:

[Link: apps.facebook.com...]

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TedStriker Sun, May 29, 2011 2:51:54pm

re: #117 marjoriemoon

hehe I wouldn't want to wake you.

He's a Slumbering Behemoth...if you grpoed him, he'd just continuing slumbering or something ;-P

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TedStriker Sun, May 29, 2011 2:52:09pm

re: #119 talon_262

*groped, even

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 2:53:30pm

re: #119 talon_262

He's a Slumbering Behemoth...if you grpoed him, he'd just continuing slumbering or something ;-P

Or at least pretend to keep slumbering. It would depend on how good the groper was.

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 2:55:35pm

re: #118 Charles

Saw that. Cool.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 3:03:09pm

Former Liberty University Graduate Warns Us About What the Religious Right Wants

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Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 3:11:32pm

I also noticed that someone had previously listed LGF in NetworkedBlogs -- it had about 40 followers. I claimed the blog as owner (by installing their widget and verifying it), and deleted that listing.

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researchok Sun, May 29, 2011 3:11:41pm

re: #118 Charles

Keeping the little green flame of investigative blogging alive.

Nice

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TedStriker Sun, May 29, 2011 3:12:24pm

re: #124 Charles

I also noticed that someone had previously listed LGF in NetworkedBlogs -- it had about 40 followers. I claimed the blog as owner (by installing their widget and verifying it), and deleted that listing.

Wonder if it was any of the Stalkers?

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 3:13:00pm

re: #124 Charles

I remember seeing that too. I never linked to it b/c of the stalker threat.

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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sun, May 29, 2011 3:14:14pm

If you search for "LGF" on Twitter, you'll find out that there are some people who really need to see a doctor.

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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sun, May 29, 2011 3:17:14pm

re: #128 negativ

and/or "Little Green Footballs".

Example:

[Link: twitter.com...]

And here I thought my life was empty and boring. It must really suck to be that person.

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 3:17:37pm

I just noticed when I searched networked blogs for LGF, two versions show up and DofD shows up too. Ugh.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 3:18:45pm

re: #128 negativ

Unless there's a new medical procedure I haven't heard of that cures stupid, I'm not sure seeing a doctor would help.

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researchok Sun, May 29, 2011 3:19:10pm

re: #128 negativ

If you search for "LGF" on Twitter, you'll find out that there are some people who really need to see a doctor.

And long term, residential treatment.

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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sun, May 29, 2011 3:19:28pm

re: #131 Slumbering Behemoth

Unless there's a new medical procedure I haven't heard of that cures stupid, I'm not sure seeing a doctor would help.

Palliative care, then.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 3:23:12pm

re: #133 negativ

Why do y'all always insist on making hit the dictionary sites? You work for Webster's or something?

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TedStriker Sun, May 29, 2011 3:23:42pm

re: #131 Slumbering Behemoth

Unless there's a new medical procedure I haven't heard of that cures stupid, I'm not sure seeing a doctor would help.

Yeah, it's called a boot-up-their-asses-odectomy.

///

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 3:24:22pm

re: #132 researchok

And there are these lovely sweaters they can wear that help them hug themselves real tight!
///kinda

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prairiefire Sun, May 29, 2011 3:24:30pm

re: #106 Charles

I have 'See your friend list' set to 'Only Me'.

Yep, it no longer shows the "now friends with" with names. Hee, I saw some familiar faces.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, May 29, 2011 3:26:21pm

re: #126 talon_262

Wonder if it was any of the Stalkers?

Sounds like them.

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Mostly sane, most of the time. Sun, May 29, 2011 3:27:25pm

I noticed that Drudge is whining about the cost of Michelle's dress.

She really can't win. If she had picked an inexpensive dress, she's disrespecting the royals. If she picks an expensive one, she's being insensitive during the recession.

Kate? Kate cannot currently do wrong. She would have to stand in the middle of London, screaming racial epithets and kicking little old ladies and babies before public opinion turned against her.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, May 29, 2011 3:27:30pm

re: #133 negativ

Palliative care, then.

Coupled with heavy doses of pain meds for the butthurt. Because the Stalkers have it bad.

[waves to the Stalkers]

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Dark_Falcon Sun, May 29, 2011 3:30:23pm

re: #139 EmmmieG

I noticed that Drudge is whining about the cost of Michelle's dress.

She really can't win. If she had picked an inexpensive dress, she's disrespecting the royals. If she picks an expensive one, she's being insensitive during the recession.

Kate? Kate cannot currently do wrong. She would have to stand in the middle of London, screaming racial epithets and kicking little old ladies and babies before public opinion turned against her.

Kate is the pretty, white, middle-class girl who married a prince. Michelle is the hard-core liberal black woman who married a Socialist out to destroy America. That's a big difference, you see.

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Vicious Babushka Sun, May 29, 2011 3:33:04pm

I just bought this convection oven and made pizza.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 3:33:18pm

re: #139 EmmmieG

What puzzles me, and there used to be a few of them here, are the men who obsess over Mrs. Obama's wardrobe. What kind of man does that? I couldn't give two shits about her fashion sense.

Kate? Kate cannot currently do wrong. She would have to stand in the middle of London, screaming racial epithets and kicking little old ladies and babies before public opinion turned against her.

Now that? That I would pay to see.

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 3:38:53pm

Well it's gawgeous outside gang, so I'm heading outside. Have a great Memorial Day y'all! And it you see a vet, thank a vet!

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Charles Johnson Sun, May 29, 2011 3:39:16pm

Hmm. I'm not going to use the Networked Blogs feature to auto-post to my wall, though. That's what the code I just wrote does, and it gives me more control than just dumping everything from the RSS feed.

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Irenicum Sun, May 29, 2011 3:40:44pm

re: #144 Irenicum

Gah. "if" you see a vet, thank a vet!

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PhillyPretzel Sun, May 29, 2011 3:41:33pm

re: #146 Irenicum
Preview is my friend.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, May 29, 2011 3:41:49pm

re: #144 Irenicum

Well it's gawgeous outside gang, so I'm heading outside. Have a great Memorial Day y'all! And it you see a vet, thank a vet!

You're lucky to have good weather. It's been raining cats and dogs up here in Chicago. Sorry, Reine, but given the amount that fell you're going to be seeing a good bit of that rainfall in June when it gets down there. :(

Out to dinner, back later.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 3:44:56pm

So, gamers, which one(s) of you will be getting this when it comes out?

*VIOLENCE AND GORE WARNING*

Youtube Video

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reine.de.tout Sun, May 29, 2011 3:49:33pm

re: #148 Dark_Falcon

You're lucky to have good weather. It's been raining cats and dogs up here in Chicago. Sorry, Reine, but given the amount that fell you're going to be seeing a good bit of that rainfall in June when it gets down there. :(

Out to dinner, back later.

It would be OK by me to get that rainfall in the river, IF we could somehow move it to our yard.

Absolutely zero rain here, for weeks. Our grass isn't even growing. A yard that needs to be mowed, usually, twice a week in the summer, got mowed today for the first time in 3 weeks. We have all that water sittin' there in the river, pressing against the levee, and we have to use hoses to water our yards. Everybody's aggravated.

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Kragar Sun, May 29, 2011 3:49:55pm

re: #149 Slumbering Behemoth

So, gamers, which one(s) of you will be getting this when it comes out?

*VIOLENCE AND GORE WARNING*

[Video]

Well, yeah.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 3:50:28pm

re: #150 reine.de.tout

such a strange weather year.

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Targetpractice Sun, May 29, 2011 3:51:16pm

re: #149 Slumbering Behemoth

So, gamers, which one(s) of you will be getting this when it comes out?

*VIOLENCE AND GORE WARNING*

[Video]

Not I, but that's because I could never get into 40K. I'm more of a steampunk/post-apoc kinda guy. Plus I've got a stack of games that I have yet to sit down and actually play.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 3:53:07pm

re: #153 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

kind of tired of Warhammer >

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 3:54:32pm

re: #154 windsagio

Heretic.

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 3:56:01pm

re: #155 Slumbering Behemoth

Heretic.

Monopoly

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Obdicut Sun, May 29, 2011 3:57:53pm

re: #156 albusteve

Monopoly

Mornington Crescent.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 3:58:52pm

re: #155 Slumbering Behemoth

That I did play.

Youtube Video

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Kragar Sun, May 29, 2011 4:01:11pm

re: #154 windsagio

kind of tired of Warhammer >

You are dead to me.

Youtube Video

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 4:01:34pm

re: #157 Obdicut

Mornington Crescent.

had to google it....
"intentionally incomprehensible"
those silly Brits

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 4:04:12pm

re: #156 albusteve

Monopoly

DUKE NUKEM!

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prairiefire Sun, May 29, 2011 4:04:20pm

The President in Joplin today:[Link: www.reuters.com...]

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Kragar Sun, May 29, 2011 4:04:43pm

re: #161 Slumbering Behemoth

DUKE NUKEM!

I'll hold out for the next Battletoads.

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What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 4:06:14pm

re: #159 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

You are dead to me.

[Video]

Waiting for Diablo to come out.

And no, that's not an End of the World reference.

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 4:06:31pm

re: #161 Slumbering Behemoth

DUKE NUKEM!

"come get some!"

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 4:07:55pm

re: #164 marjoriemoon

That one actually looks pretty cool (didn't much care for the first one, skipped the second), but I doubt my lowly little PC could handle it.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 4:09:17pm

re: #165 albusteve

"come get some!"

"Your face, your ass, what's the difference?"

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Kragar Sun, May 29, 2011 4:09:30pm

Actually, my next big game purchase will probably be The Old Republic

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What, me worry? Sun, May 29, 2011 4:09:59pm

re: #166 Slumbering Behemoth

That one actually looks pretty cool (didn't much care for the first one, skipped the second), but I doubt my lowly little PC could handle it.

Yea, everything is pretty high end these days. Loved the old Diablos.

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 4:11:34pm

re: #168 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I want to pick up The Witcher: 2, but...

1. New game, full price, low cash flow
2. New game, notoriously buggy, DRM(?)

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Kragar Sun, May 29, 2011 4:13:01pm

re: #170 Slumbering Behemoth

I want to pick up The Witcher: 2, but...

1. New game, full price, low cash flow
2. New game, notoriously buggy, DRM(?)

Yeah, looked tempting, but I'm holding off. The new DLC for FO should hold me the next few months.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 4:14:34pm

re: #170 Slumbering Behemoth

Apparently that one is really pretty/great.

Also eats up processor power like nobody's business.

The only game I"m waiting for is Guild Wars 2, other wise its just more Mortal Kombat

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 4:15:01pm

re: #171 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

WUB all of a sudden fell into fallout (lol pun)

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 4:17:53pm

Pong..
where it all began, hard to believe

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 4:18:21pm

re: #172 windsagio

I got the first one, which was great, but I waited, waited, waited, until the Enhanced, Director's Cut Edition was $19.99.

At that point, it was as fully patched out of the box, with the DRM left out off.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 4:19:30pm

re: #174 albusteve

(hate to be this guy)

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 4:20:11pm

re: #175 Slumbering Behemoth

haha yeah just about >

I like the idea of an un-MMO. The standard experience isn't for me anymore.

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Killgore Trout Sun, May 29, 2011 4:31:16pm

re: #170 Slumbering Behemoth

I want to pick up The Witcher: 2, but...

1. New game, full price, low cash flow
2. New game, notoriously buggy, DRM(?)

It didn't look terribly appealing to me. I might pick up Dead Island when it comes out this summer. Looks like a nice open world zombie game. I just hope it's not too graphics heavy. My computer is getting a little old.

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Targetpractice Sun, May 29, 2011 4:31:47pm

Think the only game purchase I'll be making in the next month will likely be the Old World Blues DLC for New Vegas. I might bet on the Duke later, but I wanna take at least a week to let the critics rightly weigh in (aka cut its bollocks off).

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 4:32:17pm

re: #178 Killgore Trout

Looks like a nice open world zombie game.

0_0

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Targetpractice Sun, May 29, 2011 4:33:43pm

re: #178 Killgore Trout

It didn't look terribly appealing to me. I might pick up Dead Island when it comes out this summer. Looks like a nice open world zombie game. I just hope it's not too graphics heavy. My computer is getting a little old.

I heard fall of this year, possibly even winter. After seeing the gameplay trailer the other day, I'm definitely interested now.

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 4:34:00pm

re: #179 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Think the only game purchase I'll be making in the next month will likely be the Old World Blues DLC for New Vegas. I might bet on the Duke later, but I wanna take at least a week to let the critics rightly weigh in (aka cut its bollocks off).

critics can't stand the Stones...what use are critics?
I think for myself

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 4:34:22pm

Random for those who care,

SF2 super turbo tournament on right now

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 4:46:17pm

re: #178 Killgore Trout

It didn't look terribly appealing to me. I might pick up Dead Island when it comes out this summer. Looks like a nice open world zombie game. I just hope it's not too graphics heavy. My computer is getting a little old.

Oh boy. I may have to break one of my cardinal rules and sell some of my stuff when this drops.

*VIOLENCE AND GORE WARNING*

Youtube Video

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ProGunLiberal Sun, May 29, 2011 4:57:42pm

Hey, look what Serbia's doing.

At least 10,000 people protest in central Belgrade against the arrest of Ratko Mladić.

I think we should have been harsher during Bosnia and Kosovo.

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 4:57:53pm

re: #184 Slumbering Behemoth

Oh boy. I may have to break one of my cardinal rules and sell some of my stuff when this drops.

*VIOLENCE AND GORE WARNING*

[Video]

looks too easy...

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 5:00:42pm

re: #186 albusteve

looks too easy...

It does, but as noted in one of the comments, this is likely from early in the game before the difficulty ramps up and the action really gets going.

Of course, I'll rent it first.

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PhillyPretzel Sun, May 29, 2011 5:03:15pm

Watching National Memeorial Day Concert. It is on PBS.

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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Sun, May 29, 2011 5:06:10pm

re: #184 Slumbering Behemoth

Dammit so much. That, along with the upcoming final(?) installments of Assassin's Creed and Bioshock are making it hard to continue refusing to buy an Xbox. Especially since the industry has made it completely clear that they don't give half a shit about PC gamers.

The upside is that I will then no longer have any use whatsoever for Windows.

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researchok Sun, May 29, 2011 5:06:33pm

Now on National Geographic channel

Extreme weather of 2010

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PhillyPretzel Sun, May 29, 2011 5:07:56pm

National Memeorial Day Concert just honored SEAL Team 6.

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 5:10:43pm

re: #191 PhillyPretzel

National Memeorial Day Concert just honored SEAL Team 6.

not sure I condone that...grisly business, killing people, and I cannot imagine any Seal wanting to be honored for their wet work, they dodge recognition like the plague...very strange

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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Sun, May 29, 2011 5:13:42pm

re: #192 albusteve

Just following orders, I am sure.

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albusteve Sun, May 29, 2011 5:20:04pm

re: #193 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Just following orders, I am sure.

I don't like it...it's not a thing to celebrate past a certain point...let it go and move on

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 5:25:45pm

re: #189 negativ

The upside is that I will then no longer have any use whatsoever for Windows.

Civ IV isn't on the XBOX.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 5:33:21pm

re: #195 Slumbering Behemoth

not a big fan of 5? I've been playin' that a lot lately.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 5:36:12pm

re: #189 negativ

PC for indie games!

Youtube Video

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 5:38:10pm

re: #196 windsagio

not a big fan of 5? I've been playin' that a lot lately.

What's your take on it? I picked SpaceJesus's brain about it, and he had a lot of reasonable complaints that I could identify with.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 5:39:35pm

re: #198 Slumbering Behemoth

I enjoy it more than 4 I think (alhto its been a while), the combat is way more interesting and strategic.

It's a very different beast tho', actual empire management is a lot more complex/harder (freakin' net empire happiness).

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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Sun, May 29, 2011 5:45:26pm

re: #199 windsagio

The new combat aspect does intrigue me, but there were some other flaws that SJ touched on (which I can't recall off the top of my head right now) which convinced me to wait for the "Civ V: Epic Ballbuster Enhanced Super Mega Gold Edition With All The Expansions And A Kitchen Sink" to hit the $29.99 price point.

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windsagio Sun, May 29, 2011 5:46:24pm

re: #200 Slumbering Behemoth

haha to be honest, its been so long since I played civ 4, its hard to remember comparisons ;)

And yeah wait till its on Steam for 50% off, and yer golden.

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wiffersnapper Sun, May 29, 2011 8:05:56pm

Charles on the 'book! Great success!

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wiffersnapper Sun, May 29, 2011 8:08:31pm

I wonder how many angry nutjob friend requests Charles has gotten on facebook already?

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