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seansezso
You probably have no idea what is smoked in a hookah. Until the ash in the burn bowl is examined, or he admits to using it for marijuana, you have no business assuming its weed.
Posted in: Russian sumo star arrested in Japan for marijuana
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seansezso
Yes. I usually try to find the owner and hand it to them myself. We don't trust cops in the west. If they are not trying to get your for pick-pocketing in such a situation, they are trying to nail the other guy for little MJ. Its too bad the cops could not be satisfied with the ID card, and had to go through the whole darned wallet.
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seansezso
Assuming these girls are underage, take a minute and consider where their skills will be in four years. They are only going down hill from hear. Its silly to keep them out when they are at their peak. In fact, its dangerous to them.
Posted in: IOC asks for investigation of China's gymnasts
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seansezso
That too would be less. Given other gymnasts, there is no guarantee they would have even scored a bronze in all those gymnastics competitions, and there were several.
Posted in: IOC asks for investigation of China's gymnasts
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seansezso
Not at all. If they are not 16 then their scores should be made unofficial. I know most would take the medals away, but I would let the girls keep the medals, congratulate them on their perfomances and simply remove their wins from the record and pass out new medals to the new winners. I see no reason to punish the girls for what the adults have done.
But calling a silly rule silly is hardly missing the point. There can be no greater point when such a silly rule gets violated. That is because until the rule is changed its just going to keep happening forever. We have our eye on the future, no just today.
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seansezso
If you see squirming, then you have quite the imagination. What I see is acceptance of Biden as a good choice of running mate.
Posted in: Obama picks Biden for running mate
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seansezso
Helter_Skelter
How do you figure that??? It would be more apt to say Biden has flip flopped on Iraq, but still misguided. In truth, Biden has flip flopped on his confidence and trust in the Bush admin, just like anybody with any sense.
The Bush admin swore there were WMD in Iraq. Have they flip flopped? Or do they still insist there are WMD in Iraq?
Being as "flip-flopped" is one of a Republican's favorite words, I would think you would learn to use it accurately by now. Adjusting one's course to cope with new information and realities is not flip-flopping, and I suspect you have misapplied the term with most of the accusations you made, and not just about the Iraq war. But anwser my first question, because its about the most ridiculous accusation you have made.
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seansezso
Betzee, excellent backhand.
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seansezso
LFRAgain wrote:
Wrong. Its not the competitions. Its the training. The rule will not change the ages that training begins in this sport. Therefore, it is pointless.
You are glossing over the fact that the under 12 league was not meant to be the pinnacle of achievement.
Posted in: IOC asks for investigation of China's gymnasts
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seansezso
Are you kidding? China put forth their best and in at least one competition it took a wonky tie breaker for them to beat out Nastiya. They most certainly did have to have the team they put together to get those medals.
The IOC needs to realize this age restriction is unfair to the gymnasts. It throws their best years down the toilet.
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seansezso
Prefectural law sets the age of consent at 18. That is why he was arrested. If he paid or not is pure speculation at this point, as the article does not say he was arrested or charged with the specific violation of paying a minor for sex.
marvenp wrote:
Not just Japan. Its common enough everywhere. And the desires are just about universal and exist on both sides.
It most certainly does not.
Posted in: Agricultural Ministry employee arrested for having sexual relations with high school girl in Kanagawa
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seansezso
No. The article does not say she was raped for five days straight, or even a number of times. It says the rape occurred on one of those five days. Maybe she cannot remember which.
I take that to mean that no sexual relations occurred except for this one time he coerced her by threating her. That is rape.
The article says she works in a sex related business. Could be a lot of things, including things I would not consider to be sex related, like an escort service or a hostess club.
Posted in: 45 year-old 'psychic' arrested for raping 21 year-old woman in Nagoya
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seansezso
It seems he just gained some experience!!
link or direct quote please. We are all aware of your wonky parapharasing.
I am more worried about computerized voting machines. We know which party they are programed and moved about to favor. Its the party of Diebold. We all know what will happen in Florida especially.
Just because he did not do well in the popularity contest does not mean he is not fit. If you are going to now say its all about the popularity contest, then I remind you that you legitimize Obama.
Link or direct quote please. Again I suspect wonky paraphrasing.
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seansezso
One reason GWB is still alive today is because of who would replace him if he died in office. Obama choosing a white man as VP is sort of like painting a target on the back of his head if he wins the presidency. But I hope I am wrong.
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seansezso
Rules are great and everything, but its necessary to have rules that are workable, enforceable and that make sense. This 16 year old age requirement meets none of those tests for this sport.
Gymnastics is a seriously dangerous sport, so I understand the desire to make sure the athletes are mature enough to make the decision to participate. But all this rule does is keep the youngsters from participating in the Olympics. It will not prevent them from training at the young ages they already do, and that is where most of the serious injuries occur anyway. The age at which training starts simply cannot be increased without lowering the level of the sport and actually making it more dangerous for gymnasts as the younger one starts the more proficient they can become. So that won't be done no matter what age rules these competitions have.
Also, consider the fact that puberty seriously affects a female gymnast's performance for the worse. A few years after 16 and they are finished. That means that they will usually get one, and only one shot at the gold with this rule! Its silly. These girls train for most of their lives, and you give them only one shot! Of course countries are going to break this rule! It used to be the girls had two or three good shots and could compete during their peak, which was before 16. You cannot try to just take that away and expect perfect compliance.
The age rule only encourages cheating and disrespect for the rules, while providing next to nothing that is positive. It should be abolished, at least for this sport.
Posted in: IOC asks for investigation of China's gymnasts
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seansezso
An idealist like this will always be disappointed in life. We all have some secrets and have told some lies. It does not make our relationships meaningless.
Affairs may not be for everyone, but forcing an idealistic one-size-fits-all outlook on everyone is certainly going to leave a lot of people disappointed and dissatisfied with life.
I do talk with my wife. And I do remember why I married her. And I do love her. She is my best friend. She is just not my only friend and I don't feel the need to limit myself like that. But I on the other hand, I am also far from a social butterfly in this or any other aspect.
And FYI, most of my posts here are about the word "furin", not defending myself. You are grasping at straws with that as well your childish corruption of my user name. What has gotten under your skin? Too much fidelity?
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seansezso
Does't fly. You just have just quoted the Old Testament, which is full of God himself ordering violence on both a large and small scale. He apparently does not understand his own commandment, so we cannot expect more of McCain. Better to stick to the New Testament, but even that can be problematic.
Posted in: Obama, McCain reach out to Christian voters
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seansezso
Maybe he is well aware of the fact, hence his disbelief? Who knows what the politiburo is telling him.
Posted in: Olympic opening uses girl's voice, not face
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seansezso
For all those who think this man's protest was inappropriate, I have to ask, what would you like?
Immediately after the match, his behaviour was confrontational, but no real violence occurred. I find it debatable, but forgive him as it was after a violent contest, and especially if he truly was ripped off.
At the ceremony though? Totally peaceful and tasteful protest there (despite the outrageous headline for which JT should be utterly ashamed. Did they mean "throw away"???) This is the only way the guy can protest and get any attention to that protest. Filing papers in the backroom won't do anything. I am always happy to see people stand up and refuse to be a chump for authority, especially if they do it peacefully. Even if he is wrong about the call, he has done nothing wrong. NEVER give up your or another's right to protest, or be labeled a complete fool.
And the judges and many at the IOC are regular drama queens. The guy can't be stripped of a medal he disposed of himself. The term is that the medal was rejected or refused. Its not rocket science. His peaceful protest insulted none but the judges and the IOC, and their trying to extend the insult to others is another mark of a drama queen. And if he is banned for his protest, that is also the work of a drama queen who can't take criticism.
Great comments by flammenwerfer and Naruki Oni. This guy has my support. The IOC needs to buck up and find the testicular fortitude to take criticism and tolerate peaceful protests.
Posted in: Swedish wrestler stripped of bronze for throwing medal
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seansezso
Revealing the number of Americans completely out of touch with reality. 12 percent and they still have not figured this out? The question should be asked to people attempting to vote, and if the answer wrong, should be sent packing.
Showing us a church with a lot of religious but stupid people, even with regard to thier own religion. I wonder how much of Obama's clearly worded and intellecual religious statements just went right over their little heads?
McCain gets more applause, and the reasons are pretty obvious. McCain is more Christian by the default of simple minds, no matter how much Obama proves that he is actually the more religious.
You got to hand it to McCain. Good and true answer and proof that he puts his fellow Americans ahead of himself, unlike the current administration.
I just want to know how Obama answered this question.
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