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It's happening all over Europe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44vzMNG2fZc Those not in favor of this approach are fascists. The key word was we, as in the U.S. And I meant anyone here.

So they're making up the freedom of the press problems in Russia? I know several Russians who have moved here and have told me how it is there. Also, the 2nd link I showed has the U.S. ranked 23rd. There are definitely differences in the way that Putin handles his country than what is deemed acceptable in the West and there are definitely corruption problems. My point was that Putin's support is something that Western politicians can only dream of and that what Eastern and Western cultures consider to be the traits of a strong leader are different. My point was he does not have the kind of support you're saying he does. It's all a fantasy. When you destroy dissenting opinions it's funny how everyone suddenly seems to like you. Reports of his approval are likely made up as well. Putting a muzzle on a number of media outlets doesn't translate to him not having very high support or approval. I read somewhere on this board (maybe 500 times?) that correlation doesn't mean...hmmm...let me think about it for a while. Why are the reports likely made up? Just because the regimes clamps down on media that is deemed to be destructive to operations and values of the country? This is derailing the thread, though. Anyone is free to get things back on track. The more dissenting opinions you shut up or murder, the higher your approval rating will be. This shouldn't be as hard to see as you're making it. It's pretty clear from your recent statements that you are anti democracy. They weren't shut down because they were destructive to Russian values and operations. They were shut down because they were anti Putin. How would you like it if anyone who talked bad about Obama was put out of business or assassinated? I guarantee you his approval rating would skyrocket though. You're incorrect, to a degree regarding the reasons for the media to be shut down. As I said earlier, it comes down to a misunderstanding of most of the West of the values and the general culture of many Eastern peoples. It is interesting, in light of this topic (the Paris attacks, remember?) how people are quick to shame those who would speak out about the cultural differences of the the areas/nations where the perpetrators of the crimes are from, yet it is perfectly acceptable to disparage the cultural differences of the "bad people" in "bad Russia". Regarding my being "anti democracy", this is true to some extent. There are some cultures that are unwilling to take on the responsibility that such a system requires and are unwilling to accept secularism. I don't think that democracy (or the more common republic) is compatible or the most effective form of government in these circumstances. Aristotle probably wasn't totally wrong...right? No one in this thread is talking about cultural differences in Russia. They are not okay with their news being filtered/biased and reporters being assassinated and shut up, as much as you want to claim they are. I live with a Russian, know lots of others and have a Russian professor. All anecdotal evidence of course, but I really don't see a big cultural difference here where Russians want to be ignorant. Many of the comments are definitely, whether directly or not, referencing (and denouncing) cultural differences. I'm glad that you've met some Russian people. Again, I think that it is more appropriate to get back to the thread topic. The cultural difference you're implying is they like their media controlled by the government so they can remain ignorant of opposing viewpoints. There is literally no other potential cultural difference that we've discussed. You're just making sh#t up now.

So they're making up the freedom of the press problems in Russia? I know several Russians who have moved here and have told me how it is there. Also, the 2nd link I showed has the U.S. ranked 23rd. There are definitely differences in the way that Putin handles his country than what is deemed acceptable in the West and there are definitely corruption problems. My point was that Putin's support is something that Western politicians can only dream of and that what Eastern and Western cultures consider to be the traits of a strong leader are different. My point was he does not have the kind of support you're saying he does. It's all a fantasy. When you destroy dissenting opinions it's funny how everyone suddenly seems to like you. Reports of his approval are likely made up as well. Putting a muzzle on a number of media outlets doesn't translate to him not having very high support or approval. I read somewhere on this board (maybe 500 times?) that correlation doesn't mean...hmmm...let me think about it for a while. Why are the reports likely made up? Just because the regimes clamps down on media that is deemed to be destructive to operations and values of the country? This is derailing the thread, though. Anyone is free to get things back on track. The more dissenting opinions you shut up or murder, the higher your approval rating will be. This shouldn't be as hard to see as you're making it. It's pretty clear from your recent statements that you are anti democracy. They weren't shut down because they were destructive to Russian values and operations. They were shut down because they were anti Putin. How would you like it if anyone who talked bad about Obama was put out of business or assassinated? I guarantee you his approval rating would skyrocket though. You're incorrect, to a degree regarding the reasons for the media to be shut down. As I said earlier, it comes down to a misunderstanding of most of the West of the values and the general culture of many Eastern peoples. It is interesting, in light of this topic (the Paris attacks, remember?) how people are quick to shame those who would speak out about the cultural differences of the the areas/nations where the perpetrators of the crimes are from, yet it is perfectly acceptable to disparage the cultural differences of the "bad people" in "bad Russia". Regarding my being "anti democracy", this is true to some extent. There are some cultures that are unwilling to take on the responsibility that such a system requires and are unwilling to accept secularism. I don't think that democracy (or the more common republic) is compatible or the most effective form of government in these circumstances. Aristotle probably wasn't totally wrong...right? No one in this thread is talking about cultural differences in Russia. They are not okay with their news being filtered/biased and reporters being assassinated and shut up, as much as you want to claim they are. I live with a Russian, know lots of others and have a Russian professor. All anecdotal evidence of course, but I really don't see a big cultural difference here where Russians want to be ignorant. The ones actually living inside of it don't know what's going on because internet is being censored as well.

It could be argued that if people think there is nothing wrong with bringing refugees over here without figuring out who they are first could fall into the same category. Blindly trusting this situation could result in more attacks here. How would those of you feel, that support bringing the refugees here, if an attack did occur, and it was found out they were part of the refugees that came over here? I don't support the idea and I see it from my perspective as I'm the one seeing the problem along with those who don't support this move. The ones that are blind are the ones who support it in my opinion. My bleeding heart ran out a long time ago considering all the issues we're facing as a country. No, I'm not going to break those down, but some of the moves we've made as a country are pretty concerning. He was talking about the Putin conversation.

Is anyone actually saying we should just let refugees in without figuring out who they are? I really doubt that was ever the plan.

You are being incredibly obtuse about this. The article in the Migrant topic would be against the law if this were Russia. You called me ignorant in that thread for talking about the article being biased. Imagine how ignorant we would all be if our news was filtered to only say good things about the president. No more badmouthing Obama.

So they're making up the freedom of the press problems in Russia? I know several Russians who have moved here and have told me how it is there. Also, the 2nd link I showed has the U.S. ranked 23rd. There are definitely differences in the way that Putin handles his country than what is deemed acceptable in the West and there are definitely corruption problems. My point was that Putin's support is something that Western politicians can only dream of and that what Eastern and Western cultures consider to be the traits of a strong leader are different. My point was he does not have the kind of support you're saying he does. It's all a fantasy. When you destroy dissenting opinions it's funny how everyone suddenly seems to like you. Reports of his approval are likely made up as well. Putting a muzzle on a number of media outlets doesn't translate to him not having very high support or approval. I read somewhere on this board (maybe 500 times?) that correlation doesn't mean...hmmm...let me think about it for a while. Why are the reports likely made up? Just because the regimes clamps down on media that is deemed to be destructive to operations and values of the country? This is derailing the thread, though. Anyone is free to get things back on track. The more dissenting opinions you shut up or murder, the higher your approval rating will be. This shouldn't be as hard to see as you're making it. It's pretty clear from your recent statements that you are anti democracy. They weren't shut down because they were destructive to Russian values and operations. They were shut down because they were anti Putin. How would you like it if anyone who talked bad about Obama was put out of business or assassinated? I guarantee you his approval rating would skyrocket though.

So they're making up the freedom of the press problems in Russia? I know several Russians who have moved here and have told me how it is there. Also, the 2nd link I showed has the U.S. ranked 23rd. There are definitely differences in the way that Putin handles his country than what is deemed acceptable in the West and there are definitely corruption problems. My point was that Putin's support is something that Western politicians can only dream of and that what Eastern and Western cultures consider to be the traits of a strong leader are different. My point was he does not have the kind of support you're saying he does. It's all a fantasy. When you destroy dissenting opinions it's funny how everyone suddenly seems to like you. Reports of his approval are likely made up as well.

I'm guessing that was what was on Armstrong's mind

So they're making up the freedom of the press problems in Russia? I know several Russians who have moved here and have told me how it is there. Also, the 2nd link I showed has the U.S. ranked 23rd.

It might not make the season a success but it is a good start to the next season.

Marco Rubio is a pandering joke. Honestly who cares what we call it? I'd rather not attach muslim to it, but that is what it is. And I'm not going to fault POTUS for not attaching the word either. After all it ks his job to be diplomatic. Nope, it's the presidents job to wave guns, the flag, and kick a$$ of anyone who doesn't believe in democracy, jesus, and capitalism. Or that's the narrative of some. Who said that? Well, it was a common narrative after 9/11. (at least the having guns and waving them part). Bush was heavily criticized for being flown to SAC Air force Base to be in the bunker. They, for some reason thought he should have been flown directly to NYC, to be there to lead/fight whom ever our enemies were going to be there on the ground. It was a pretty stupid attitude. But, hey....in any situation like that and now this with ISIS, the people who don't like the President will come up with some really really really stupid arguments. Like, hey, he should emulate Putin. 'Cause Putin is such a bad ass. He hunts bears while shirtless. He also has the amount of respect from his people that any Western politician could only dream of. Additionally, the preferences of Eastern cultures and ideologies are far different than what we deem "bad ass" in much of the West. Many of those people prefer a traditionally masculine leader over one fills out NCAA Tournament brackets. "Having marginalised print media, Putin turned his attention to Russian television. Broadcasters that once carried lively debates were turned into stultifying Kremlin instruments. As state-controlled TV stations began to spout increasingly convoluted theories to demonstrate their loyalty to Putin, Russian propaganda entered the realm of the absurd – so much so that Soviet propagandists would hide behind their Putinist counterparts." http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/the-internet-was-the-last-free-zone-in-russian-society-now-putin-has-it-in-his-grasp-9332153.html It's pretty easy to get that kind of respect when you rank 176 out of 196 for freedom of the press. https://freedomhouse.org/sites/default/files/Global%20and%20regional%20tables.pdf Being a tough guy does not make you a good leader. We were fighting ISIS before Russia was, yet suddenly Putin is a bad ass and Obama should be like him? Stupid.

And what if she is? It's happened more times than you can imagine. I worked for a criminal defense law firm while I was in college and saw more than a handful of false accusations that absolutely ruined the life of the accused even though it was proved that the girl was lying. I'm not saying that's the case here but it's certainly believable. How do you know what I can imagine? I have no opinion on whether she's lying or not. Armstrong talking to a reporter implying she's lying because someone (his friend) told him it was consensual is not a good idea.

Because hopefully he has nothing to hide. It's still idiotic to talk to a newspaper about it right now. It looks like Armstrong spoke to the police, who then released his comments to the newspaper. No, he talked to the newspaper (in addition to the police). He said police told the three that they wanted to hear their side of the story about what might have happened. “After talking to us, (the police) said you guys should be fine,” Armstrong said.

Marco Rubio is a pandering joke. Honestly who cares what we call it? I'd rather not attach muslim to it, but that is what it is. And I'm not going to fault POTUS for not attaching the word either. After all it ks his job to be diplomatic. Nope, it's the presidents job to wave guns, the flag, and kick a$$ of anyone who doesn't believe in democracy, jesus, and capitalism. Or that's the narrative of some. Who said that? Well, it was a common narrative after 9/11. (at least the having guns and waving them part). Bush was heavily criticized for being flown to SAC Air force Base to be in the bunker. They, for some reason thought he should have been flown directly to NYC, to be there to lead/fight whom ever our enemies were going to be there on the ground. It was a pretty stupid attitude. But, hey....in any situation like that and now this with ISIS, the people who don't like the President will come up with some really really really stupid arguments. Like, hey, he should emulate Putin. 'Cause Putin is such a bad ass. He hunts bears while shirtless.

Because hopefully he has nothing to hide. It's still idiotic to talk to a newspaper about it right now.

Really don't like that Armstrong is talking to a newspaper and implying that the accuser is lying.

I don't get why Armstrong would agree to answer their questions right now.

6-21 against Top 10 opponents at one point... probably would have been fired for not winning enough games that matter. Pelini wasn't only fired for not winning enough games that matter, but keep telling yourself that.

Wait...what am I missing here? Riley beat a Top 10 team in Michigan State... It's a little confusing. Michigan Dad posted how many games were played each year against top 10 teams and how many were won. LoMS posted the respective coaches actual records. The only stat that means anything is zero. Zero championships in US football. So we should have hired someone who'd already won a national championship. Got it.

The problem is that I think you will need to throw it in order to move the ball on us consistently. Our rushing defense doesn't tend to give up grinds. We will give up a 10-12 yard play but then we will stuff the next two and force a 3rd and long. The only thing you'll be stuffing is your crying faces with walking tacos and Maid-Rites! And this is why most people are smart enough to not try and have an intelligent conversation about a game on opposing fan boards and you end up with just the $%^&*( trolls from the other team for the most part. He's not a troll you just have no sense of humor.

What a shock.

huskers15, I don't know why your post was moved, but you read way more into everything than you should and misinterpret most of it. I have no problem with France wanting to keep their identity. I don't have a problem with their policies for foreigners. They make them clear before anyone comes there. If you want to live in France you need to attempt to become a real French person. I don't want everything to become globalized and all the same. The policies don't make sense for the U.S. because we've always been from all over. As for my comment about you being delusional, I made it because you were commenting on a post by The Dude where he pointed out some facts about France. He literally made no comment about his own opinion in it. It wasn't even possible for him to BE delusional in that post.

I think we'll win.

America has done much to destabilize the region and help facilitate that rise of terrorist groups including ISIS. America bears some responsibility for why the Middle East is the quagmire that it is today and it is easy to understand why many have hostile attitudes toward America. I know several Muslims that are here on student visas working on a Ph.D. I will pass along the message that Muslim foreigners are no longer welcome here and that they should conduct their groundbreaking research for some other country. I guess 1400 years of terrorism doesn't define a religion, yet 200 years of Western slavery defines whites. Who's saying that? Seriously, your posts make no sense. At least I can attempt to have a conversation with Coach, heh.