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    Sanders: "Whites don't know what it's like to be poor"

    What you're missing here is that pre-1965 the Asian population in the United States was miniscule (roughly 400k). If you really look at immigration trends, the Asian population has only really exploded in the past twenty years or so. For most Asian-am's, the racism of the past is something...
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    Its official Megyn Kelly is a bimbo, according to Donald Trump

    I did, and I'll go ahead and quote an important excerpt of the text: In other words, migration patterns at the time convinced them that non-whites wouldn't really pose a demographic challenge. I realize I'm getting into the murky territory of reading people's minds, but I highly doubt the...
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    Its official Megyn Kelly is a bimbo, according to Donald Trump

    I don't really disagree with your analysis, but I think it's worth pointing out that while not explicitly stated, the 14th probably wasn't crafted with the idea that non-whites would ever attain citizenship in such massive numbers such that citizens of European stock would ever become a minority...
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    Greece about to default

    http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/scr/2015/cr15186.pdf Interesting IMF report for anyone still interested in this debacle.
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    Greece about to default

    I still can't get over the fact that Tsipras rejected an EU proposal, called for a referendum, and ultimately took a shittier deal. If he has any integrity at all he should resign for being a completely feckless leader. Personally, I'm not convinced this deal is really going to do anything...
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    Greece about to default

    Apparently Tsipras got the votes. So, let me get this straight.. Tsipras and co. spend weeks wrangling over austerity measures, even going as far as holding a referendum over an EU proposal...that he subsequently uses (for the most part) as his plan? This is supposed to be effective...
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    Greece about to default

    Congratulations to Greece for making a brave decision.
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    Obama wants community college to be free "for those willing to work for it"

    Cheap college isn't the answer. We're better off re-examining K-12 education so that our society can have some assurance that a high school diploma is actually worth a damn. Too many people are going to college as it is.
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    Civilization: Beyond Earth (was: New Firaxis game being announced tomorrow)

    I personally can't recommend the game to anyone at its current price point. $49.99 is totally unacceptable for what's essentially a Civ 5 mod.
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    What Did Asian Kids Do To Make The New York Times And Bill De Blasio HATE THEM?

    Not happening. With perpetual budget shortfalls plaguing universities international students are a gold mine for US colleges.
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    The unofficial Dota 2 thread + complete instructions for new players! [FREE INVITES]

    Nah, I'm sure Valve will deliver what was promised. Compendium sales for future Internationals depend on it. I suspect that they really did not predict that the dota 2 community would clear 6 million in a week and a half.
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    Community College Diversity Coordinator Bans White People from "Diversity Happy Hour"

    Lol. You don't want non-whites in America. That's fine and all, but don't hide that desire behind some bullshit attempt at empathy for other countries. You don't give a shit and you know it.
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    California school can ban US flag.

    Reposting the only sensible post in the thread.
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    [Action RPG] Path of Exile

    If you're going spectral throw, just buy a shiversting, geoffrey's baptism, and terminus est. Link LMP to spectral and you'll fly through hordes of mobs so quickly.
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    Conscripting Doctors - Next logical step

    How are doctors overpaid when they're going into debt and making a piss poor wage for 7-10 years of their life? Only an idiot goes into medicine to be rich. Competent engineers may not make as much as an attending physician, but they sure as hell earned considerably more while the physician to...
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    China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

    This whole situation is extremely puzzling. I have no idea what China was seeking to accomplish with this stunt.
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    China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

    Japan is still very economically and culturally relevant, it's just that they're no longer the only ones in the spotlight.
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    China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

    Firstly, what crimes are you referring to? As far as I know, air defense zone declarations are unilateral and as far as China's announcement goes, they're full of hot air. No one is going to just cede all that airspace to China just because they said so. Funny you mention Germany. You know...
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    China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

    Uh...trying to act like Japanese war crimes are on the level of domestic rapes/crimes that occur everyday is so laughable I don't even know where to begin on this one.
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    China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

    There's pretty much zero chance of Korea and Japan coming to any kind of serious collaboration. Both countries have solid relationships with the US and don't really need the other for their security interests. Of course, it would be great for us if the countries formed a unified front but...
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    China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

    Apparently they were informed prior to the announcement. http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/yonhap-news-agency/131125/china-informed-s-korea-air-defense-zone-over-east-china-se-0
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    China establishes 'air-defence zone' over East China Sea

    Seems like a pointless announcement to me. China can declare an air defense zone all it wants but neither Korea nor Japan are going to acknowledge it.
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    Hearthstone

    I've played arena twice and went 3-3 on the first go and 6-3 on the 2nd. On the 3-3 result I got: 45 dust + 1 pack On the 6-3 result I got: 95g, 45 dust, 1 pack Honestly, for a 150g entry fee, I feel that the arena is well priced. Even a mediocre 3-3 result nets you a pack + dust.
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    The unofficial Dota 2 thread + complete instructions for new players! [FREE INVITES]

    I like the recent passive gold increase. You can actually afford stuff as a support now.
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    WoW revenue down 54% in seven months

    Let's be real here. LFR has never been about seeing the content, it's always been getting maximum purples for the time invested. These people don't want to make any commitments, don't want to actually bother to be good at anything, but by god they're going to get their purpz. Blizzard might...
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    WoW revenue down 54% in seven months

    The response to the op wasn't about inviting a random, he was asking about how his friend could "catch up". Most guilds (even the top guild on my server at the time), relaxed recruiting standards markedly for players referred to them by members of their active raiding roster. After reading the...
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    WoW revenue down 54% in seven months

    Just bring him into the main raids. For any moderately successful raiding guild, getting a reliable new member is far more important than having him geared from the outset. Getting good raiders is hard, the gearing is far far easier to do.
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    **OFFICIAL** FFXIV:ARR Thread

    Those are some sick crafting levels! Care to share any tips for leveling alchemist? I'm working on it myself and I'm a mere lvl 23 alchie.
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    The unofficial Dota 2 thread + complete instructions for new players! [FREE INVITES]

    Yep. I enjoyed all the holiday events. Like you I hope they return.
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    The unofficial Dota 2 thread + complete instructions for new players! [FREE INVITES]

    Yep. MoM is a bargain at 1900g considering how well it ties in with greater bash (frequency and damage). Pick up a bkb after that and you're set.
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    **OFFICIAL** FFXIV:ARR Thread

    Ifrit encounter is fun. That is all.
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    Diablo 3 Expansion announced!

    Inferno was dumb and uninteresting, and the game pretty much trolled you constantly with retarded affixes on items. Haven't touched it in over a year, and this expansion can suck it.
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    **OFFICIAL** FFXIV:ARR Thread

    I've been having fun working on culinarian. I think it's going to be a better idea for me to go back to working on my primary jobs though, I've hit the point where I can't skill up culinarian with the raw materials sold by the guild.
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    **OFFICIAL** FFXIV:ARR Thread

    Posting an email I got an hour ago. Hopefully this helps others: Thank you for prepurchasing FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (NA) from Green Man Gaming. You are receiving this email because your game will be available for download on 26 Aug 2013 at 00:01 UTC. Please note the...
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    **OFFICIAL** FFXIV:ARR Thread

    I've been playing on Aegis, and have had no issues since the start of Early Access. Strange.
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    blizzard's hearthstone, more epic pay2win failure

    As someone who was lucky enough to get a beta invite, Hearthstone is a pretty fun casual game. It's not something I would ever replace my normal pc gaming time, but if I'm away from my computer on a tablet or something I could definitely see myself knocking out a few games. I will say this...
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    The unofficial Dota 2 thread + complete instructions for new players! [FREE INVITES]

    There's also some serious incompetence going on if three people TP into a tower that can't even be salvaged. We're completely ignoring the possibility that you end up getting ganked and the tower denied. But in general, I don't believe it's worth the slight gold lead to be down 5v4.
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    The unofficial Dota 2 thread + complete instructions for new players! [FREE INVITES]

    What you're describing is somewhat of a complex problem because there's a lot going on in a situation like that. Even though it seems like it's a great idea to just knock down a tower and suicide, its profitability declines greatly if your opponents choose to counterpush and take a tower of...
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    The unofficial Dota 2 thread + complete instructions for new players! [FREE INVITES]

    The ability to move 600 units in combat is tremendously powerful. Judging by how often it gets picked up, it's not in any need of a buff. No, force staff does not cancel channeling abilities. This includes black hole. From my recollection of my dota playing days in 2005-2007, silences did...