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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45  Posts: 605/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Sounds a lot like The Neverending Story, yah. It's actually a trilogy, but the second movie is crud, and I've heard the third is even worse (haven't seen it). The book is great, though. | |||
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 606/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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22nd for the world, one day later for North America. The official release date is the 22nd. Oh, and one may add that to the list of "Why it's better to be a European Nirvana-fan", right next to Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip.  Now, the damned people who were supposed to ship from Oslo to Troms |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 607/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Calm down, now, Ralphy Boy, I'm just joshing around with you here, no reason to be hostile. And yes, I do know that it's not a big deal that Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip was on the European versions of In Utero and not the American, but it's just the principle of things, y'see... Now, anyway, I'm off to claim my t-shirt! |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 608/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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Originally posted by Ralphy BoyOriginally posted by The SomerZ You seemed quite hostile in your last post, that's the way I interpreted it, anyway. If not, then never mind.  |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 610/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Today is the World AIDS Day. According to a pamphlet handed out at school today, more than 10 000 are infected with HIV/AIDS every day. Despite of the astounding number, despite the fact that AIDS is becoming the new black plague, parents of schoolchildren in many countries refuse to let their kids have sex ed, thinking everything will be alright if they never learn how to protect themselves. In African countries, where the problem is the biggest, Catholic leaders ban condoms from being used, saying it is offensive to God. All over the world, people are infected, without even knowing it. The only way to battle AIDS is by teaching safe sex, and practicing it, yet this seems to be offensive to some, for reasons I cannot fathom. (edited by The SomerZ on 12-01-04 09:51 AM) |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 611/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 612/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Well, Legion, the USA is among those state that gives the least in foreign aid relative to the state's GDP. The way the aid is given is also questionable, it seems as if it is given to help America broaden its influence over weak states, not to actually help those who need help. Then ad all the questionable and downright shitty stuff the USA has done in international politics over the last 50 years (while trying to disguise their doings as good and noble deeds), and I don't really see why it's so surprising that people dislike the US of America's foreign policies so much. (edited by The SomerZ on 12-03-04 07:32 AM) |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 613/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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Originally posted by |+Legion+| You can argue with me whether the US foreign policy of the last 50 years has been questionable and shitty, but you cannot argue with me that the reason why a lot of people dislike US foreign policy is because they hold the view I just presented. Also, what happened to debating the issue, not the person? I don't see what saying stuff like What a load of shit. But this is you we're talking about. I expect it from you. brings to this discussion. Also, as Ziff says, humanitarian operations are international and through the UN, and not exclusive to the US. Anyway, the UN has set a target for all western states to give 0.7% of their GDP to foreign aid. By today, only four countries, the Scandinavian countries and the Netherlands, meets this goal. I believe the US is at 0.2%. And hhallahh, though I'm fairly sure you don't agree with me on this, I say that the western states have a moral obligation to aid 3rd world countries, because Europe and North America got their wealth through the exploitaition of other countries during the Imperialist era. Even states that never were empires and never had a single colony benefited from this era and the system that was in use back then, thus, the view that you should Take what you get, like it, and don't ask for a cent more is morally wrong, I believe. |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 614/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Yes, imperialism is history, but today's western societies benefit from the imperial ages, just as the third world countries lost a lot during the same period of time. To me, the obvious way to go would be to help eradicate the differences, to help create a more just world (and yes, you've stated your point quite clearly, your definition of justice is not the same as mine. There is no need to try to bring that up, as, obviously, we don't see eye to eye on that). The children who die of starvation in third world countries today could have the potential to do something great for all of mankind, but they will never fulfill their potential because they're living in areas where they have troubles meeting the standard requirements on step one of A. Maslow's pyramid. Liberty for all of mankind (I'm here talking about positive liberty, as explained by I. Berlin) can only come when all of mankind has fulfilled all levels of the pyramid, and reached self-actualization (note that I am now tolking theoretically, I'm not a fool who cannot see that the possibility for all of mankind to reach this point is rather low). This will also be to the benefit for society, since everyone will be able to reach their potential, thus helping science and such push forward. Again, reaching this is most likely impossible, but the closer we get, the better for everybody. As for my debate with you, Legion, why should I bother debating with you when you obviously won't bother to be serious? |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 615/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| The "Don't bump old threads" rule is still operating, no? (*agh* Can't close it, fix so we get our powers back, already!) |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 616/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| I just now realized the bump itself was a month old. However, I do believe this was high up on the list of threads when I posted in it. Which brings me to two conclusions, a) I don't visit this forum very often, and b) This forum has way too few threads. | |||
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 617/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| iPod photo 60GB with my name engraved on the back. I oredered it a couple of days after Apple annouced it, and got it a few weeks later. I absolutely love it. |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 618/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Drugs. Hm. Well, I now smoke so much that I can't really say that I'm "just a social smoker" anymore, though I like to think that I can quit at any time, should I have to. As for alcohol, I'll have a beer whenever I have the occation and money to have one, simply because it tastes good and it's relaxing. As for getting drunk, though, it happens occationally, during some periods more than once a week, during other periods there can go months. Then, as for illegal drugs. I've never tried it. I would have liked to try marijuana, but I've never had the opportunity to. Also, considering that I have a personality that makes me easily addicted to things, I don't know how wise it would be for me to try marijuana, but I guess I'll cross that bridge if I ever get to it. |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 619/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| To get it? Well, it wouldn't be too hard. I have "a friend who knows a guy", however, my friend is currently not where I am (since I moved because of studies). I have talked to some people where I live now, and I'm fairly sure they could get a hold of some if they really wanted it. As far as price goes, it's probably going to be expensive. Then again, everything is expensive in this country, because of our high taxes (not that taxes effect the prices of illegal substances, of course ). As for strictness, according to the website ung.no (a government-operated site with information targeted towards Norwegian youth between 14 and 20), Norway has one of the strictest drug-laws in Europe. Basically, the definition of the word "drugs" is at all times decided by the government, and a list, "the narcotics list" exists, showing what substances are considered illegal drugs. As for penalties, posession and usage of drugs can give up to a maximum of 6 months in prison. Production, smuggling, storing and distribution will normally give up to 2 years in prison. However, the big offenders can be given a penalty of a maximum of 10 years in prison. And in extreme circumstances, one can be charged with a life sentence, which in Norway is 21 years in prison (you cannot be charged with more than 21 years in Norway). Laundering of drug money is considered as bad as producing and distributing drugs, and can in extreme circumstances give 21 years. All that being said, the youth party (Unge Venstre) of one of the parties currently in the government coallition (Venstre), a social-liberalist party, wants to, afaik, legalize the use of marijuana. So the situation in this country may very well change some day. |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 620/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| So, what's everybody's schedule for the upcoming Spring 2005 Semester, eh? (for those of us still in an institution of learning, of course ) This year, I'm taking 3 subjects, the following: Political Theory: Democracy and Politics in light of Idea-history Public Politics and Administration: Institutions and Processes in Norwegian Politics Comparative European Politics: As for my schedule: Monday: 12.15-14.00: Public Politics and Administration, 14.15-16.00: Public Politics and Administration Tuesday: 10.15-12.00: Political Theory, 12.15-14.00: Political Theory Thursday: 12.15-14.00: Comparative European Politics Friday: 10.15-12.00: Comparative European Politics I'm quite happy with this schedule. It's quite organized, and gives me time to focus on the upcoming lecture, without worrying about other subjects. All in all, I think I will have quite a nice next semester. |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 621/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Back in the days when I wore buttons I had one that said "Why do we kill people who kill people to show people that killing people is wrong?". Banal? Yes, I would have to admit so, but it still sums up my general viewpoint on the death-penalty (which I know will be perceived as quite banal, but meh. ). I've heard people talking about the cost of keeping people in prison vs. the cost of executing them. I find this to be a cynical way of thinking. Everyone has a right to life, even so-called scum like McVeigh, and I don't quite understand how anyone can believe they are allowed to decide who lives and who dies. This is basically also my one main problem with utilitarianism; no matter what the economical or social gain for society, killing is wrong. Oh, for those of you who speak French, the Belgian artist Franquin made a good one-page comic about the death penalty once. It's the one in the top right corner on this page. |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 622/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| I would say Noel Gallagher is God, but that would be blasphemy, Noel Gallagher is much more than that. Oasis is the be all, end all of music, that's that. | |||
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 623/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Queen. Not that there's anything wrong with Jimi Hendrix, but, well, he's no Mercury. | |||
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 624/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| Zarathud, killing a person in the scenario you presented would probably be what I would do (given that I would have a gun, and the knowledge of how to use it, neither of which I actually have). However, this would be an action based on emotion and self-defence, not on rationalism and morals. In a life-threatening situation, people tend to forget reason and forget their morals. The reasonable (from my moral persepective) thing to do would be to try to neutralize the shooter, without actually killing him. However, the scenario presents a situation where emotions take control, and morals and reason are forgotten. If this person were to be aprehended, though, he would no longer pose a threat, and thus one should again be able to think morally and reasonably, and not sentence the person to death. Oh, and Capital Z, damnit.  Originally posted by Zarathud ... and thank you, though it is a little late, I have been studying different philosophical directions for quite some time now.  |
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The SomerZ Summer, yay! Level: 45 Posts: 625/862 EXP: 618182 For next: 41982 Since: 03-15-04 From: Norway Since last post: 2 days Last activity: 3 hours |
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| So far in 2005: CD Neil Young - Greatest Hits Neil Young, one of the most influential rock-artists of all time, and this great collection. I can listen to this over and over again. Hey Hey, My My is one of the greatest songs ever made. Suede - A New Morning To be honest, I haven't had much chanse to listen to this yet, but it certainly seems like it has some nice songs, with the Suedeish touch we all love. DVD October Sky (Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Directed By: Joe Johnston) A very touching story about a boy's fight to get out of a town with no future and a career-path that will lead to his death. I've seen this movie twice, and I've cried at the end both times, not many movies are able to touch me that much. Donnie Darko - Director's Cut (Ltd. Edt. 3d packaging) (Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Directed By: Richard Kelly) What is there to say about this movie? I just hope I'll be able to actually understand it if I get it and watch it some more times Dogma (Starring: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Directed By: Kevin Smith) This movie is simply hilarious. The best movie in the "New Jersey Trilogy". Besides, I haven't seen it for ages, so it was about time I got my hands on it. Divorcing Jack (Starring: David Thewlis, Directed By: David Caffrey) Basically, this newspaper columnist, Dan Starkey, finds himself in the middle of a political game in explosive Northern Ireland, where he must try to appease both terrorists and corrupt politicians, while also trying to survive and save those he loves. Dark British Comedy at its best. |
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