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selenta
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Yes, if you study his personal life at all you realize he's little more than a delusional and hypocritical political terrorist. Honestly, I was pretty surprised myself, but I took a couple Indian history classes... Gandhi's real philosophy and role in history is not explained at all in the US, they just treat him like some great historical leader, he wasn't. A "leader" yes, but the only thing he was "great" at was spouting hypocritical and religious rhetoric to play off of people's fears and religious beliefs. |
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Redbeard 101
Oscar the Grouch
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Well hell, considering my whiskey and scotch collection from around the world I should own ANN then lol.  (That's really just a joke so any staff please don't get offended)
I wanted to just respond in awe and disbelief at you. I mean this is "Ghandi" we're talking about. However, seeing as how you've taken Indian history classes and came to this conclusion through education on the subjectI think I want to do some research myself. This surprises me and I want to find out more myself. Are there any recommendations for books, beyond school text books I'd obviously not be able to get, you might remember that would be helpful? |
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SLL
 Posts: 2 Location: Linköping, Sweden |
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Hejsan allesammans!
That's Swedish for Hello everybody! My name is Marcus and I'm 30 years old. I live in Linköping which is the fifth biggest city in Sweden, with my girlfriend and our two "critters" aka children...
I work in the medical service department (psychiatry). On my sparetime I like to just sit back and relax together with friends and family. I also like to see a lot of good anime and to read loads of good manga. Once in a while i also like to read some Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Horror literature and watch countless of movies. I have had my affection for anime and manga since the first time I saw the studio ghibli movie Grave of the Fireflies on Swedish television way back in the days. And that's pretty much when my interest for anime, manga and Japanese popular culture started. It hasn't faded since. I can't come up with anything more to write right now, but if there's anything that you want to know, don't hesitate, ask me. 
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selenta
Subscriber Posts: 1774 Location: Seattle, WA |
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There's no better source to see how serious his issues are than to read what he wrote and swore by until his death. Here's a copy of his Hind Swaraj, I advise you to read a good deal of it before you start to judge him, assuming you can stomach his writing style. This link should work. http://files-upload.com/files/483554/gandhi.pdf |
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BrothersElric
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Alright, so I just decided to go ahead and update my profile with a new pic!
 This time it's one with the new-look me, with all of that long hair chopped off! 
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Redbeard 101
Oscar the Grouch
Forums Superstar Posts: 16939 |
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Thanks Selenta. I assume by your words it's a long read so I'm going to wait til later to read it when I have more time to devote to it and actually "read" it and concentrate. I'll also try and remember your advice and keep my thoughts neutral until I've read a good portion of it.
Like the new doo BrotherElric. Saw it on ANN-FF and forgot to comment on it. The slightly darker color works remarkably well actually I think. Nice look.
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Aromatic Grass
 Posts: 2424 Location: Raleigh, NC |
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Nooo, BrothersElric, you cut off your hair!
 Ah, you look great either way.
I updated my picture, too. |
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larinon
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I just noticed when I clicked on the links to your favorite anime and manga, it doesn't specify a user so it defaults to my own (which don't exist as it happens). Just letting you know in case you want to fix it. Also, looks like you have some unruliness going on with your hair there, is it the weather? It's been abnormally humid here, so every day when I'm a half hour into a lecture I'm already dripping with sweat. It's annoying! |
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BrothersElric
Posts: 1996 |
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Thanks. It's actually the same natural color it always has been though. It probably has something to do with the lighting maybe.
Yeah, I know!  I didn't want to do it at all, but unfortunately there were certain people who wouldn't stop bugging me about it until I did.  Thanks for the comment though, I guess I'm good either way myself.
BTW once again you look very cute in in your new pic AG!
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Aromatic Grass
Posts: 2424 Location: Raleigh, NC |
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Oh, thanks for letting me know! I accidently copied the link from my login. I hope it works now. As for my hair, it's a completely new style, so I'm trying it out. Like I said, though, I was tired...  (At least it looks better during the day, and even more so than it was originally.)
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meatbun
 Posts: 3 Location: playing mahjong with Sanzo party |
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Name: Just call me "meatbun"
Sex: female Blood Type: 0+ Location: Virginia USA Marital Status: married for 13.5 years, no kids (we're a childless by choice couple) Age: OLD enough Ethnicity: Filipino-American Religion: None. Was raised a Catholic if that means anything. Pets: None. Drink/Smoke: No. Likes: friendly people of all ages and backgrounds, the sound of rain Dislikes: phoney people, bigots, racism, spiders, extreme heights Favorite anime: Saiyuki (all of them), Ghost in the Shell (all), Samurai 7, Hellsing, Pokemon, Lucky Star Favorite Manga: the Saiyuki series Favorite Books: State of Denial: Bush at War, Part III by Bob Woodward , New Rules by Bill Maher, Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism by Cornel West Favorite game: Doom, Quake, Half-Life, hidden object games Favorite TV shows/Movies: Real Time with Bill Maher, Dexter, Ghost Hunters, any ghost/paranormal and prison documentaries Favorite Drink: I don't drink Non-Alcoholic Drink: water, coffee Favorite Foods: any Indian Food, french fries are my kryptonite, ramen noodles Favorite Sites: Animenewsnetwork, eBay, animecrave, angrygirls Favorite Sport (to watch):Formula One Racing, NFL Football Favorite Sport (to play): None. I do work out daily (running, elliptical) Favorite Music: anything really except country and teenie-bopper music Job Demographic: licensed pharmacy technician Hobbies: making my own anime Saiyuki messenger bags, travel, shopping, politics, my husband, exercising Fun facts about Meatbun: I've been collecting Pikachu cards since 1996 Favorite Quotes: "You Saying I'm Corrupt?" Genjyo Sanzo of Saiyuki |
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GlowInTheDarkSoul
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A little about me-
Name- Shawn Sex- Male Blood Type- Dunno Age- 33 Location- Dallas, TX Marital Status- Happily Married Ethnicity- White American Mutt Religion- Christian Pets- Three cats: Crow, Callie and Coco. Hooray for alliteration. Drink/Smoke- Yes/No. Likes- Stuff Dislikes- Stuff Favorite Anime- Cowboy Bebop, Niea_7, Galaxy Express 999, Genshiken, Zeta Gundam Favorite Manga- Berserk, Deathnote, Bleach, Please Save My Earth, Priest Favorite Books- Our Band Could Be Your Life, the works of Chuck Klosterman, lame sci fi stuff Favorite Games- Resident Evil, Resident Evil 4, Super Metroid, Grim Fandango, Space Quest I-III Favorite TV Shows- The Kids in the Hall, Futurama, Carnivale, Deadwood, Dr. Who, The Office, My Name is Earl Favorite Movies- The Star Wars Saga, Spinal Tap, Rushmore, High Fidelity, various music and sports documentaries Favorite Drink- Beer, I'm not too picky. A good microbrew is nice, but I'm just as happy with a Lone Star or Miller High Life Favorite Non Alcoholic Drink- 7 Up, Dr Pepper Favorite Food- Mexican, Sushi, Whataburger Favorite Sport (to watch)- College and pro football, auto racing (NASCAR is my favorite, but I also like Formula One and IRL) Favorite Sport (to play/participate)- Skateboarding, Golf (seriously), Mountain Biking Favorite Music- Metal (Slayer, Nile, Iron Maiden, etc...) 80's Indie/Alternative (New Order, The Smiths, My Bloody Valentine, etc...) Garage Rock (The Greenhornes, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Brian Jonestown Massacre) and all kinds of other stuff Job- Non Profit Hobbies- I've pretty much already discussed them Fun Facts- They may be facts, but they ain't fun. |
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jsscax3rchard
 Posts: 3 Location: californiaa<3 |
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hi all!(:
Name ;; i go my jessica(: Sex ;; i am a GIRL.
Blood Type ;; O Location ;; sunny san diego. Marital Status ;; taken. boyfriend(: Age ;; i am.. 15. -________- Ethnicity ;; i'm mestisa(: half filipina; half white. Religion ;; i believe in god? Pet ;; i love my dog<3(: Drink/Smoke ;; not gonna lie, i've tried both but i don't smoke. rarely drink. Likes ;; kickit parties<3, late night hang outs. i like to have fun. Dislikes ;; annoying things.c[: Favorite Manga ;; my heart belongs to fruits basket<3(: Favorite Books ;; elfstones of shannara. Favorite game ;; i like rpg type games! ds lite &psp<3
Favorite Movie ;; a walk to remember!
Favorite Drink ;; i'll down boba &a smoothie no problem!
Favorite Foods ;; i'll survive off of fruit. then meat(< Favorite Sites ;; myspace!
Favorite Music ;; i like hyphy &hip hop. slow jams &rnb(: Fun facts ;; -- i get in trouble too much for texting.-___- &staying out too late. -- i surprise too many of my classmates because i play wow &360 games. -- i've lost too many in my short lifetime."/ -- I LIKE TO PARTY!(: -- the few things i can't have fun without are :: kickbutt friends, iPod, cellphone, camera. dslite &psp<3 Pictures ;; my boyfriend(: my bestfriends<3 |
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Redbeard 101
Oscar the Grouch
Forums Superstar Posts: 16939 |
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Welcome GlowInTheDarkSoul, jsscax3rchard, and meatbun to ANN where anime is not just a hobby, but a source of addiction and social outcast.
There's no going back now, you're stuck here with us.  As part of your welcome it's my job to give you your mystery welcome bags for joining us. ::hands them each a brown bag:: Today we have such wonderful items as a handful of pits from some black olives, a small collection of various zippers varying in size, labels from a dozen different water bottle companies, scrapings from a dozen slices of burnt toast, and as a special gift a small container for each of you each containing pieces of Bill Belichick integrity (he won't need it). May you cherish these gifts forever. While you enjoy yourselves here don't forget; Diplomacy is the art of saying "nice doggy" until you can find a rock.
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Ashez
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saying hello but I'd rather skip the surprise bag psycho, I'm guessing your the one filling em...
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