Big Ol' Smitty

Yet these are probably the same pseudo-hippies that claim the death penalty doesn't perform the same thing... http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.ph...did=167#STUDIES Is there evidence that is does deter violent crime?

Another look...

What's the difference between a pile of stones and a pile of dead babies? You can't move a pile of stones with a pitchfork.

Although I agree with the anti-hate crimes crowd for the most part, I'll play devil's advocate: "Others support hate crime laws, stating that by enacting them individuals would face greater discouragement from committing hate crimes. They also point out that all laws are subjective, and that if society can determine that one crime deserves more punishment than another (i.e. murder vs. involuntary manslaughter) then it can also determine what motivations deserve harsher punishments. Some supporters reason that one who can be moved to violence by hatred of a class of people presents greater danger to society than one who merely hates an individual. They posit that if normal punishments are inadequate deterrents, then additional punishments may deter crimes motivated by hate. Other proponents of hate crime legislation consider that politically correct or socially sanctioned hate is a problem, and that legislation will need to explicitly cover those often deemed less worthy of protection, such as men. Another argument sometimes advanced by supporters of hate-crime laws is that violent acts motivated by political or similar reasons are characteristic of less-civilized, Third World countries, and must not be tolerated in a developed country, lest the developed country sink to their level. Proponents point out that it is not unusual to make thoughts or states of mind elements of a crime. For example, the distinction between first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and manslaughter depends on the degree to which the killing was deliberate or premeditated. The definition of fraud requires that the perpetrator knowingly defraud the victim." Source: wikipedia

This phD suggests that the exit polls might, as you so eloquently put it, "mean shit." http://www.legjoints.com/AmericanElectionF...lained-exit.pdf

Nope. The pollsters release data presenting male and female preferences seperately--this automatically weights sex appropriately.

What do you do when the dishwasher quits working? Slap the bitch and tell her to get back to work.

The Nobel Prize was for the Oslo Accords, which didn't really do anything. They were perceived to be historic at the time, though.

Oh no he dih-unt. Never listened to it. Live in my own apartment. You're the one making extremist, radical statements there, guy. You can continue to do so, but I will continue to point them out. P.S. Since we're on the subject of talk radio, have you read this?

Conservativism is a fungal infection.

This'll be kinda like the meal thread. List your workout for the day. We can give each other tips and advice, too. I'll start. 11/11-Weights Dumbell Military Press Upright Rows Tricep Kickbacks Skull Krushers Pullups and I walked around my campus a bunch

Yeah. Kinda like Rush and the whole drug thing.

The fuck do I care either way. Touche.

Yep. You're heartless. We're brainless.

Try some reduced fat cookies instead. Maybe you'll become a sexy hot thumbtack. You're a mean liberal Yeah. I hope nobody takes the stuff in this folder seriously. I really don't think you're fat, Thumb. I was just messin' around in the spirit of the Hardcore folder.

Not said anything? Or said.... Everything?

but you keep coming back for more

Man, my IQ just dropped 3 points after posting in this folder. It's like crack. Sorry, all.

Don't say stake. Chubby McFlab might hear "steak" and have a heart attack.

The killing fields where we laugh at all your jiggly flab.

Your mom gave me and Sub Animal a finishing blow. *rimshot*

Hey Fatty McFat Fat Thomas J Mayer is here! Everyone point and laugh!

You obviously haven't read the manual. *psht*