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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
We're one step closer to getting rid of AIDS!
edited 3rd Mar '13 3:29:58 PM by Lascoden
boop
Our politicians would rather invade Canada then beg for foreign aide.
edited 3rd Mar '13 3:41:36 PM by DeviantBraeburn
Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016Speaking of age of consent, what is the reasoning behind letting states set their own local ages of consent instead of instituting a nationwide one via the federal government? Getting arrested for having sex with your boyfriend/girlfriend while visiting a neighbouring state with him/her just because there's difference between the two states' ages of consent and your boyfriend/girlfriend is still below the host state's legal age despite being legal under you two's home state's laws is ridiculous IMHO.
@Deviant
: ... I have no words to describe this case of Too Dumb to Live.
4 Navy air wings grounded, 8 deployments canned
: Basically, that means the US is, in effect, down four carriers. And:
One frigate has even had its current drug-interdiction operation cut short.
edited 3rd Mar '13 3:58:28 PM by Greenmantle
Keep Rolling OnI'd imagine Congress is shitting itself now that its actions actually have consequences.
@DG: that news
is totally off topic, but WOOHOO!
Geez, talk about getting the short end of the stick.
◊ I haven't gotten any free stuff yet.
You didn't get the memo? All you have to do is dedicate an abortion in Obama's name. Fed Ex will deliver everything within 24 hours.
Please tell me I don't have to tag that as a joke.
Writing a post-post apocalypse LitRPG on RR. Also fanfic stuff.

Yeah, they'd best find someone else to represent New London. The sexism (no female interns, ever!) is icing on the cake.
edited 3rd Mar '13 3:22:58 PM by RadicalTaoist
Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.