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#17811 Re: The Sunset Strip » Daily Hot Celebrity Piece of Ass Pic of the Day Thread » 933 weeks ago
Yeah thats a great pic. I think she was pretty pissed when that pic showed up on all the tabloids. She may be an animal privately, but she always tries to be classy in public. Not on that day.:haha:
Traci Bingham
#17812 Re: The Garden » Momentum grows for Putin third term » 933 weeks ago
A 3rd Putin term would make sure the world doesn't descend into total chaos. I'm not joking. He plays a huge role in keeping the US in check, and also keeps China from as much influence they would have if Putin hadn't saved Russia from its economic abyss.
If Putin had never been president, the US would be fighting in about 5 or 6 different countries instead of two. Thats no lie. He is the only reason we are not fighting in Kosovo right now. He will be willing to go to war with us to keep us out of that region. We have minimal troops in the area, but he will never allow a conflict in the Balkans like what we did in the 90's.
Another way he keeps us in check is by all the energy deals Russia is making with a bunch of Euro and Asian countries. Not only does it help Russia, it helps many currencies, specifically the Euro. The longer the Euro remains the strongest currency, the easier it will be for the US to collapse into what the Soviets turned into in the 90's: Basically a third world country with a massive nuclear arsenal and a currency not worth the paper its printed on. The ONLY reason the dollar hasn't collapsed yet is the fact so many countries have tons of dollars in their reserves. If China, Saudi Arabia, Japan, or another country dumped the dollar, we would sink into a depression in the blink of an eye. As the dollar loses value each day, the chances of a mass dumping increase dramatically. Next time you go to the store, notice how each item went up a few cents since the last time you went to the store. Its not prices going up, its the dollar losing its value.
Putin is the only leader on the global stage who can prevent WWIII from happening, and if not, put a quick and decisive end to it.
#17813 The Garden » Momentum grows for Putin third term » 933 weeks ago
- James
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Calls for Vladimir Putin to remain Russian president beyond next year gained momentum on Friday night after a senior lawmaker said there were legal means for him to continue in office and rallies took place in several Russian cities urging him to stay.
Sergei Mironov, speaker of Russia's upper house, said the issue of a third term for Mr Putin had 'not been taken off the agenda' in spite of a constitutional bar on presidents serving more than two consecutive terms.
Mr Putin himself, speaking after an EU-Russia summit in Portugal, reiterated that he had no plans to change the constitution to allow him to stay after his second term ends in March.
However, Mr Mironov said he was examining legal methods that would allow Mr Putin to remain without breaching the constitution.
'In my view, Mr Putin legitimately remaining in his post would be a blessing for Russia,' Mr Mironov said.
'Spontaneous rallies are going on in the country with calls for Vladimir Putin to stay in his post and we as legislators . . . should think how we can legitimately Âsubmit this issue at least for examination by the Âpresident.'
At least five cities staged rallies this week calling for the president to stay on, with more reportedly planning to do so and several regional legislatures planning to issue similar calls. Volgograd in the south and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the far east organised meetings on Tuesday.
A day later, the Chechen capital Grozny held a 20,000-strong rally and two smaller Chechen towns held similar meetings.
Kommersant newspaper reported that 10,000 rallied in Tver, north-west of Moscow, calling for the 'continuation of Vladimir Putin's policy, the policy of national success and national pride'.
The Russian government newspaper last week published a letter claiming to represent 65,000 Russian artists, which pleaded for Mr Putin to remain in office.
Mr Putin told this month's congress of the pro-Kremlin United Russia party that he would head its ticket in December parliamentary elections. It was 'entirely realistic' he might become prime minister next year.
The remarks were seen as signalling he would step down as president but remain an important political figure.
The president on Friday deepened the mystery surrounding his intentions by saying he had no plans to change the constitution. 'As to my future job, I haven't decided yet in what capacity I will work. I don't think there is a need to change the structure of authority in Russia,' he said.
'The capacity of the Russian presidency will remain as it is, if it depends on me.'
Repeating earlier promises that his second presidential term would be his last, he said: 'I'm not going to change the constitution to serve my own needs. In accordance with the law, I will not run for the presidency for a third term.'
His remarks appeared to play down one possible Âscenario under which Mr Putin would swap the presidency for the prime ministership and then increase the premier's powers.
Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2007
#17814 Re: The Sunset Strip » Post your favourite song lyrics » 933 weeks ago
Soundgarden- My Wave
Take, if you want a slice
If you want a piece
If it feels alright
Break, if you like the sound
If it gets you up
If it brings you down
Share, if it makes you sleep
If it sets you free
If it helps you breathe
Dont come over here
And piss on my gate
Save it just keep it
Off my wave
Cry, if you want to cry
If it helps you see
If it clears your eyes
Hate, if you want to hate
If it keeps you safe
If it makes you brave
Pray, if you want to pray
If you like to kneel
If you like to lay
Dont come over here
And piss on my gate
Save it just keep it
Off my wave
Keep it off my wave
Keep it off my wave
Keep it off my wave
My wave
Cry, if you want to cry
If it helps you see
If it clears your eyes
Hate, if you want to hate
If it keeps you safe
If it makes you brave
Take, if you want a slice
If you want a piece
If it feels alright
Dont come over here
And piss on my gate
Save it just keep it
Off my wave
#17815 Re: The Garden » The NFL 2007-08 Season thread » 933 weeks ago
The league is just going to have to deal with it. This is a machine like the 86 Bears, 88 49ers, and 99 Broncos.
I feel sorry for AFC wild card teams this year. Not only do you have to win your first game, then you have to go win in Indy and NE to go to the Superbowl.
I'm predicting a 42-10 Pats win over the Colts. If they're not feeling lazy, they might score 50.
#17816 Re: Guns N' Roses » Stuck Inside » 933 weeks ago
I neither like nor dislike the song
I didn't know Bill Clinton was a member here.:haha:
#17817 Re: Guns N' Roses » Stuck Inside » 933 weeks ago
So.... back on the subject of Stuck Inside and the quality of it:
I like it alot and I agree that it's better then most of whats on rock radio these days. Bach's never been a great lyricist and I think that's the songs weakest point. Also, while I think Axl sounds great on it, I find him to be a distraction in the song. Like it almost would've been better with just Bach on this one.
I agree. His presence is out of place. He comes in at about the middle point, and the song doesn't really do anything or go anywhere. Its like it just exists for the purpose of existing. I do think its Baz's best solo track though.
As far as the lyrics, there was a reason that he wasn't a primary songwriter in Skid Row.:haha:
#17818 Re: Guns N' Roses » Stuck Inside » 933 weeks ago
The obvious:
1) Baz is washed up.
2) Baz used Axl to sell albums for him.
3) Axl's performances on the songs are below the standards he's set for himself when he last released albums.
4) The album will fail.
5) The media will lump Axl is with Baz when the album fails.
6) Axl's already fragile ego will take another hit which will not help the possible release of CD.
7) The few vocal fans that support Axl no matter what he does will blast me for this post.I'm sure there's more, but this is all that jumps out at me at this time.
1. of course
2. No doubt, but clearly Axl doesn't have a problem with this.
3. Its not a GNR album, so standards aren't high. He probably spent a day or two on this project, if even that.
4. No doubt. It will be extremely lucky if it sells ten thousand copies its 1st week.
5. A definite possibility, and is the only reason I had reservations about this project.
6. If the failure of the record becomes more associated with Axl, I would agree.
7. I don't think anyone is going to "blast" you, but if people enjoy the songs, they are going to enjoy it.
#17819 Re: Guns N' Roses » Stuck Inside » 933 weeks ago
Whats the "obvious"? Even people who like this will admit its more stale than a 20 year old loaf of raisin bread. I haven't seen anyone claim its mindblowing either. If they do think that, I would like to recommend some music to them that will truly blow their mind.
People are just glad to hear Axl on some new music. It helps tide people over until an album comes out.
#17820 Re: The Sunset Strip » "What Are You Listening To" Thread » 933 weeks ago
Smithereens- A Girl Like You
