Aww...



*sniffle*
*tissue*



Now whose ball are we going to play with?

You can play with George's.

"Son, it's not racism in New Orl-ans. Now, just turn and cough. As a part of our new free health care (like Canada), we can't afford doctors. So I'm here to give you a checkup. They all said I was the most qualified when it came to matters of sex-u-al health, I dunno why. Show me your balls."

Ok, let's not allow this topic to become one of personal attacks and disrespect towards one another. Make your points but please do so without the personal insults.


Don Cardi

Castro has offered 26 tons of aid and also 1,500 doctors, according to CNN.

Sri Lanka has offered $25,000

Afghanistan $100,000

China $5 million

Greece has offered 2 cruise ships as shelters and also aid workers

Belgium has sent doctors ...

25,000 means MUCH more to Sri Lanka then it does to the United States relief effort. I wouldn't accept that money from them, it's the thought that counts and that country can use it more.

You know what? At this point, I think we should take them all up on their offers. Let's see how serious they all are, and if they are, that's great.

Though it seems controversial, I think I'd have to agree with Pat. I'm not anti-America, but I respect Castro as an individual, but not a political figure. I've read about him. Now trust me, politically I do not like Castro because of his hate for this country (clashes with my love for this country). However, the way he can lead a successful revolution, and win the approval of his people (unlike what our president can do in this country, not comparing, just stating an observation) is somewhat respectable.

However, I will not be moving to Cuba any time soon.

For fuck's sake, Castro is a fucking dictator who jails people with the wrong opinions and who has murdered thousands. Why debate if he was worse or better than Batista? Is there any interest in who is least ruthless or least brutal? No point at all.

Gustav - holy shit! Good to see you mang, at least back here.

BTW - are you ready for NHL 2K6 to come out or what?

Also, Castro's history isn't relevant to some people on this board, despite the fact that we have at least two members who know firsthand of his actions, and have posted about such. He's still a "good" guy. So don't try and reason, 'Stav.

I'm afraid I don't like that series anymore. In recent years, EA Sports' games has been very unrealistic and when it comes to sports I want realism. NHL 2004 made me tired of it. Sadly, there is no real alternative if you want to play NHL games on the PC.

'Stav - not EA's arcadey garbage...

SegaSport's/2K Sports/Take Two have been the hockey sim kings since 2003.

I don't know if you can get ahold of a PAL version of this, but it superb. It really is the best sports simulation of any sport.

IGN Review: NHL 2K6 by Sega Sports

Oh yes, I know about that series, but its not available for PC (the earlier versions weren't at least) and I dont have any consoles

BTW, Pro Evolution Soccer, or Winning Eleven as I believe it's called in USA, is another great sports simulation that widely beats EA's counterpart.

I'll have to check it out...is there a PS2 version?

Yes, it's for XB, PS2 and PC. http://ps2.ign.com/objects/752/752960.html

The most recent version should be called Winning Eleven 8 in the US.

I know you're not talking about me, at least I hope you aren't. I don't want my message to be misinterpreted.

Castro's a nice guy?

Let's see here. I live in Miami. I pass by the immigration building who's lines are 3 blocks long (NOT joking.) Most of which are Cuban refugees trying to get papers desperatley to NOT be sent back to the Nice Guy. Hmm, even Tony Montana, who is the protaginist in a film which many like here, WAS A CUBAN REFUGEE. If Fidelito was such a nice guy, why didn't he stay? "I kill a communist for fun." I wonder where that hate came from... :rolleyes: The images you see in the beginning are real, folks. Those are 125,000+ escaping from the "Great Individual".

I know you're not talking about me, at least I hope you aren't. I don't want my message to be misinterpreted. [/b][/quote]No, mang, I'm referring to our resident left-wing apologist who forgives Cuba for aiming nuclear missiles at us and threatening absolute nuclear annihilation.

Who on this board is pro castro? I havent seen anyone making posts like that. Double J do you have a leg to stand on?

Don Cardi

I never said I was pro-Castro. I'm certainly not anti-Castro, but pro? DC, learn to understand things before you post them. "You can learn better if you just listen!" :rolleyes:

How about "Long live Fidel. I truly admire this man." You did write that. Some folks may confuse "admire" with pro. And wishing him a long life might also have the same affect. But, yes you never used the word "pro" as meaning support for or agreeing with Castro. :rolleyes:

Correct my friend. Never did use pro. And there's a bunch of political figures I'm not 'pro' or 'anti' of. Some examples would be Tony Blair, Hugo Chavez, and Howard Dean. I'm going to assume you voted for Kerry. Does this mean you're pro-Kerry? I know I'm certainly not.

I don't know what evidence would lead you to that assumption.

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Entry Word: admire
Function: verb
Text: to think very highly or favorably of Synonyms appreciate, esteem, regard, respect
Related Words acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise; delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor; dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love; adore, deify, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship; cherish, prize, treasure, value


Main Entry: pro
Function: noun
1 : an argument or evidence in affirmation
2 : the affirmative side or one holding it


Admire seems to be stronger than Pro
You may want to reconsider

I admire George for his efforts, but he always fails. Am I pro-Bush now?

You don,t need to be Pro Bush, just keep on admiring him.
That will do just fine

I don't know what evidence would lead you to that assumption. [/b][/quote]It is just to make an assumption, it doesn't have to be true. It is just to make a start to what he really wanted to say.

How about "Long live Fidel. I truly admire this man." You did write that. Some folks may confuse "admire" with pro. And wishing him a long life might also have the same affect. But, yes you never used the word "pro" as meaning support for or agreeing with Castro. :rolleyes: [/b][/quote]I'm not pro-you, cause I don't know you in person, but I still wish you a long life.