If I posted in wrong category, apologies!  I was not sure which category is the best.  Admist of all the civilian demostrations we have had this year (concerning bringing troops home among other issues), it got me wondering. \n\nWhat is the use of having public demos if it (imho) accomplishes little excepting gaining some attention...which may not always be positive attention?\n\nWhat exactly does public demos accomplish or could accomplish other than getting attention (negative or positive)?\n\nDoes demostrating actually backfire?   e.g. Many Wiccans demostrated against the movie "The Craft" years ago....but it backfired---people got curious to see why Wiccans hated the movie, so "The Craft" made MORE money than it would have without the demo.  Plus a man demostrated against a chick flick "Waiting to Exhale".  I got curious and rented the movie to see what he was bellyaching about.  Demos don't work, do they?
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Public demonstrations, particularly ones that garner news coverage, are an important way for the public to state their views.  It is an important part of our political system.  One thing it does is to force the decision makers to publicly state the reasons for their actions.  This is called public debate and it is crucial for our society.
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My argument usually is, how does the government or whoever is starting the conspiracy identify every single person who was on VA Route 110 nearest the Pentagon, or I-395, or the other jam-packed rush hour routes, AND all the people in the office buildings, and get them ALL to keep the conspiracy quiet?\n\nA conspiracy really only works if two or three people know about it. More than that and sooner or later someone starts talking... so a conspiracy of several thousand people is just kooky.\n\nBetter get that tin foil hat ready!
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Don't worry....they had that hidden camera installed in back of the picture of Colonel Sanders the week before the incident. Not possible to argue with the video. Good luck with that, hope they aren't too harsh on you.
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Sorry, but I think this is just damned funny. The left screamed to high heaven about the right using "scare tactics" to try to win the election, but the draft was a DEMOCRAT scare tactic. My, my - the chickens have come home to roost, now haven't they? Kinda makes the whole M-tv "Vote or Die" a little foolish in retrospect.....
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The article you linked certainly raises a question, in my mind, of how and why, exactly, this association relies on support from ANY private companies to the extent that they'd base decisions upon their fear of reprisal from such supporters. However, I do think it's a valid point that, if they were to accept these videos, they'd be setting a precedent; how could they then, say, NOT accept other videos? You could argue that they could determine which videos to accept based on the scientific validation of each video, but I'm guessing this association is pretty happy doing whatever it already does, and is not looking to change course and get into the business of validating scientific content in videos.
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I completely feel you on this...I've seen that movie myself, and a few others.  There are so many questions, I don't understand how people can just ignore it...and in fact get mad at you for questioning it!  Isn't that the point of democracy, being allowed to examine what's going on and make an educated decision?  Don't let the mean remarks that you will inevitably get bring you down...you are a thinker, and that is to be commended!\n\nEDIT: Nikki, here is the link:  http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7218920724339766288&q=loose+change
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what did you expect? they got beaten like rented mules...let 'em vent...look at it this way...the sooner they get it out of their systems, the sooner they can attempt to contribute some ideas that might be helpful...in the meantime, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show!
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Sad to say not many people will watch such things as this. They are too busy on the phone with the likes of mike moore talking about how soldiers kill babies.\n\nI did sit through Fahrenheit 911. I can say he used a nice camera to film it, and thankfully just about every one who had a hand in it is suing good old mike.\n\nBut very few people understand what is going on in Iraq. Unless you were there, Fought in a war or are the spouse of a trooper, America's views are filtered through the evening's Infotainment that was once called journalism. \n\nNow don't get me wrong, if you don't like what I say but are a capable journalist than that's great. But far too often we are being feed the Fonda party line.\n\nIf you read and keep up on world events than a movie such as this is redundant. Knowing that our President (If you don't like him vote next time.) is doing what must be done. We ARE safer today than we were in 2000. \n\nIf the public would only visit a library, talk to someone who you respect on such matters that would shed some light on it for you. Ask a veteran what they did down range. Get the news from the source. Ask questions and learn something. We would all be better off.
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*Thinking this is almost an exact duplicate of a question from someone that got banned/suspended earlier today* Though you left out "cravenous worm"...\n\n1st quit taking my name in vain\n;cP\n\nAfter a lil looking into their posts I swiftly realized the specific person was being very immature and politely told them so in another post. Dunno if they read it as they got banned soon after. But my main point was "This is not a contest about being better. YAnswers is about helping people. Anyone who cannot understand that shouldn't be here."\n\nAs far as what to do bout such things, since this place is for helping, I'd do my best to get the misguided soul to understand exactly that. Even if it means befriending them and helping them see the light.\n\nIf that did not work, I'd simply ignore the person as such things are not worth my time...
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Hahaha - share your pain.  While stranded up in VT over the winter, my guy and I rented a VCR and The Aristocrats to watch back at the hotel (yes, we PAID to use a VCR ick).\n\nWe were enjoying some bubbly and were a bit giddy - yet did not find it the least bit amusing.  At first we thought we were missing something - like there was something inherently funny about it, but we were missing a piece of information about the punchline.  We couldn't finish watching it!\n\nFriends of ours watched it as well and while they found it funny that Bob Sagget was talking so dirtily, there was nothing actually funny about the joke.\n\nIt's too bad, too b/c I would like to have enjoyed it, given all the hype I read about it.
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Can someone explain to me the satisfaction gained in "proving" what is known to be untrue and can only be "proved" by disguising the deception involved. Is it the appeal of "Magic" conjuring tricks? \n\nDividing by zero is simply a sleight of hand which any half-educated person knows is not a legitimate move you can make. So all such "proofs" are at pains to disguise that is what they are doing. And once spotted, are revealed to be a hollow sham.\n\nTHIS DOESN'T SEEM A USEFUL WAY FOR ANYONE TO SPEND THEIR TIME, TO ME!
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Ya know, I was going to ask that very same question-- but you beat me to it! :)\nI've noticed a multitude of negative postings- not inasmuch as real questions, but merely rantings- about the President. Now if they could only put some basis of fact behind their rant, it might be construed as a good debate. But negative criticism-- which the left deplores when used in the school system or the job place, but seems to enjoy using in politics and in the media as a tool-- is never a positive stepping stone to any type of political argument, is it? How about a little constructive criticism for a change? Or has Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi outlawed anything with a positive tone from their constituents in such matters?
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I think that it is a good question and that you are going to be totally trashed for asking it.  You will also find that many people won't answer but will instead tell you about some white guy they saw doing the same thing.  I would answer but I am really tired of being trashed today for my opinions (which I'm obvioulsy not allowed to have unless it agrees with the PC freaks).  Good luck!
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Where you are going wrong is by missing the intent. Did you take notice of who is talking about the "newly" discovered munitions?? Its people within the party trying to make personal gain in thier re-election bid. Most of us conservatives.... and I usually vote split ticket, see this sudden news flash for what it is... cantidates trying to raise thier poll numbers.\n\nAnd the mustard and seran may be degraded, but they are still quite effective.... check out Janesdefense.com
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Censor?  I didn't realize that any participants on YA had the capability or power to censor.  Turn in, report, inform on, promulgate, I'm sure there is lots of that being done.  But not by me. I just dropped in to see what all the fuss was about.
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its a publicity stunt to compare the two and to make sure that she is not looked down upon. I personally don't care what the girl does. she is a regular person that got pregnant. difference is, she could make many religious people not watch it and hurt budget because she is a teen that got pregnant. whats the plan to save the movie.... she is just like Mary. like i said... it doesnt effect me in any way, shape or form. will i see the movie? who knows. will it be because of this stunt, not likely.
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Say what You will on the Yahoo, I'll always support freedom of speech no matter the content and how much I agree or disagree; it's a right of free People to voice themselves! I've had many violations because someone doesn't like my spiel, too bad for me; but so what? Look where we are and consider how little this crap really impacts anything, it's all just so much chatter anyway! Try and have fun with it, if Your truly a serious Person this is probably not the medium to enlighten or learn upon; it's full of People like me; who really don't give a flying rat's donut one way or the other. God Bless Missy!!