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So, why use the word invent? Why not quote what he actually said?

No it's not, because he never claimed to invent the internet. What you are trying to do is exactly what is written in your link: "What's really interesting is that everyone from blogs to respectable news organizations repeated the quote using the word "invented" which was misleading and inaccurate. It's like a huge game of Chinese Whispers (Telephone)."

Exactly. "When I read this in context and as quoted, it certainly seems like a far less absurd statement. Sure, it's still a politician taking more credit than he deserves, but it's also a far cry from saying, "I invented the Internet." What's really interesting is that everyone from blogs to respectable news organizations repeated the quote using the word "invented" which was misleading and inaccurate. It's like a huge game of Chinese Whispers (Telephone)." Now you know

I've never heard that it was true that he made the claim. Perhaps you can show me where he said "I INVENTED the internet?"

Are you telling me you didn't understand what he meant? I can't believe people still bring this up. There are a lot of things to criticize Gore for, no need to make stuff up.

The hostages were freed on the same day that Reagan was inaugurated. Surely Reagan doesn't get the credit for freeing them?

Bullied by who? Other scientists? Wouldn't that imply that those other scientists who believe that global warming is true are in the majority?

Yes Link

I'll throw in a third, Preston Manning.

good point

Not so long as there are people preaching that homosexuality is a sin (I'm not referring to you of course). Why/How is bisexuality an anomaly? Of course not, that's why I asked what your opinion was on the matter. Are you trying to suggest that homosexuality is destructive and unhealthy? No it's not. The population has grown incredibly quickly in recent times: Link Number 1 Link Number 2 There is a limit to how many people the earth can sustain. I don't know what that number is, but there is certainly a limit. Anyways, if you are concerned about population growth, perhaps we should be doing more to alleviate hunger and diseases in third world countries?

Kinda makes me wonder what's in it for those people. I can understand and respect your point of view...but I don't understand why some people defend the Conservatives even when they act more "Liberal" than the Liberals.

Exactly! Just like homosexuality vs. heterosexuality... Homosexuals are still able to adopt or have children through in vitro fertilization (or other methods)...Homosexuals are not infertile. The exact same way that homosexuality interferes with your ability to produce offspring...because neither lead to offspring. And homosexuality is only "bad" if that is all you do your entire life. I take it you don't think bisexuality is an anomoly? But heterosexual sex with a condom is? and yet you said "instead of telling them that "its ok to be gay" we should instead develop a cure for it" So you don't think we should be telling them it's ok? do you think we should tell them it's wrong? Anyways, you might not bring the bible into it, but fact is many people do. Fair enough...but I don't think we have to worry about going extinct from everyone becoming gay.

Well, in order to produce offspring, the sperm has to enter the vagina. Kind of hard to do with masturbation, just like it's kind of hard to do with gay sex.

From a Texas Republican? That's gotta say something...

What difference does that make? I don't give a damn if your favourite color is blue, or green. I also don't give a damn if you chose that as your favourite color, or you were born with it as your favourite color. So does masturbation...but no one seems to call that an abnormality. I've brought up this point several times on this forum, but everyone seems to ignore it. Yeah, I'd rather tell them how wrong it is and how they are a sinner, and then watch them commit suicide over it If being gay is a choice, then being straight must also be a choice. I'm guessing you wouldn't impose restrictions to ensure children are not indoctrinated into being straight?

it might be nice to have a question to go with your poll...

I gotta agree with Kimmy on this one... Wikipedia is a great starting point. The nice thing about wikipedia is they usually provide references/links to more reputable sites. I wouldn't assume anything on wikipedia is correct without checking the references first...although from personal experience, I have found wikipedia to be correct at least 99.9% of the time.

Just like in 2005

I don't know much about this case...does that mean Radler is not guilty either?

I don't know about you, but I certainly don't base my vote on who is the best looking.

Yes, it's strange that there aren't many examples. I just figure if HSBC can do it, what is stopping everyone else?

HSBC?

Foreign competition is a good thing...but don't we have that already?