Rockpile233

Where did I say that? I'm actually in favor, despite being a "liberal", of stricter border security and immigration. I just think the border issue, in relation to radicalization, is nowhere near as large a part of the problem as recruiters targeting susceptible individuals online. I don't know where you could possibly pull "all or nothing" out of what I posted.

You're trying to drag my argument down into absurdity. Comment on the analogy of the firearm manufacturer specifically.

Ok, fair call out. Replace with Violent tendencies. He absolutely was. I've pointed out elsewhere we have white suburban Americans falling victim to radicalization online. My point is closing the borders will not stop radicalization at home. We are too connected.

All manufacturers of firearms and/or ammunition are morally bankrupt scumbags. They know full well that for every dad and son shooting clay pigeons, there is a poor sad individual planning a spree killing or holding up a gas station. While I'm not debating their right to manufacture these instruments of violence, I'm calling them out to be the scumbags they are. ...now I most certainly don't really believe or argue this, but it's definitely in the same vein. There is a tremendous demand for social media or platforms to post user content. I don't participate in social media, but I'm in the minority. I just think you can make an argument like this towards most businesses.

Superbad

The hatred of western culture will still prevail among the radicals even with full withdrawl. The belief structure has been so perverted. While I'm not an open borders guy, securing the borders will accomplish little considering the growing problem is homegrown terrorists easily accessible with social media. I fail to see how you can prevent that without more government monitoring of our citizens, which most of you will also hate. I still argue that won't make the dent you anticipate in the issue. We have white suburban Americans turning radical Islamist in some circumstances. I agree with those who argue it's a sociopathic tendencies taking a specific form. Take it away and their tendencies will express in a different form.

The Manchester incident is yet another homegrown terrorist LA, unless you are arguing his parents should have never been let in as refugees in the first place.

Solid jackalope reference. You don't see that everyday.

I have always understood the sword verse to be the platform upon which the delusions are built. I think most reasonable people understand that it's not the religion itself, but generations of brainwashing susceptible individuals. I think the US style gang analogy someone pointed out is a pretty good one, but the differences in the groups' overarching goals lend to these tragic murders of innocent people. I don't have a good answer for what to do. It's important to put things in proper perspective and not stoop to your enemies level. So anyone who wants to just wipe out the Middle East is way off base, but I don't think ignoring it is the way to go either. As with most things it will take time, but I would focus on improving relations with the young disenfranchised muslim community at home. In many cases their situations make them prone to radicalization from recruiters. I'm sure this will be labeled a weak response.

It's a very complex issue. What do you allow? How far do you let it go? What legal basis is there for various forms/subject matter of content. What are the various legal differences between countries? It's essentially in uncharted territory and some confusion is expected. The cynic in this situation says they are adjusting to maximum profit, but I buy the excuses of confusion and limited resources. I don't get that cynical read from their leadership. I plan in business every day, but that plan needs to be adjusted once reality starts. It's hard to even begin having a conversation about what should be censored by moderators. There are very few things that are universally rejected. Now try writing a consistent code of ethics for however many millions of users they have.

Where are you getting the bottom quote from and how do they even quantify that? Personally, I think this an interesting subject for debate. I completely buy the excuse that resources for watching/reviewing user content has not caught up with traffic. I don't have an answer to what "should be" censored. I feel like they are damned either way with a group of people.

When you elect a reality television star you reap what you sow....constant, unhinged entertainment.

You guys are really high strung on a Friday.

Have to pass on another one.

This has been the absolute worst NBA season I can ever remember. Hopefully the big payoff at the end is worth it. The great thing is that we can do it all over again next year.

You can be a funny guy when you want to be.

Must be quite the site with your arm around the woman you met on farmersonly.com

I thought I was a cynical jerk. Some of you have raised the bar.

The Starbucks near my house probably has a 10% success rate with my order. I'm forced to go, as the significant other loves the lates and all that, but keep my expectations low. They messed up a large hot coffee with cream three times in a row on me. It isn't even called a coffee, but rather a "Pike Place" or something stupid like that. Now I just drive to Horton's a little further away and make an extra stop for my girl's drink after.

Thanks for freaking me out. Glad it's a nonstory in May.

Invasion? It only ran one season, but I remember my sister watching it.

Tim Horton's almost every time. Dunkin is usually good at night because I'm pretty sure they automate their coffee dumping/brewing fresh every 15 minutes or whatever it is. With Tim's you have to rely on a teenager making fresh coffee and dumping the stuff sitting around, which usually doesn't happen. I hate getting a stale cup when I need a post dinner pickup. Tim's coffee fresh is superior.

Lavar Ball can't do any real damage, except to his son's career before it even begins. I would love for LA to pass on him.

It was a mid level use of irony, that elicited a mid level "HA" from me. 7.5/10 I have grown to love the energy of Trump and the comedic hilarity that ensues. Hilarious for all the wrong reasons.

We were first time buyers last year (June 16) in North Buffalo. It was a very stressful few months with several disappointments. Anything we looked at had multiple offers the day of the open house. Finally got lucky putting in a full price offer the day of the open house and encountered sellers who needed to move quickly to get into the new house they found faster than they expected. I wrote a sappy letter and everything. Fast forward a year and I see now that we actually had it easy. My freinds are getting beat up worse and losing out with offers significantly above asking. So much competition and absurd prices. Comparables where we bought are now 25-35k more than what we spent 11 months ago and they are selling immediately. Great time to be a seller.