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How about the totalitarian Left? Huh?

China has decided to cash in on Buddhists that are re-incarnating by licensing them...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20227400/site/newsweek/

Aug. 20-27, 2007 issue - In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission. According to a statement issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, the law, which goes into effect next month and strictly stipulates the procedures by which one is to reincarnate, is "an important move to institutionalize management of reincarnation."


No more Dalai Lama, I guess. Not unless he's paved the way by getting the proper permits.

How does one enforce something like that, anyway?

How about the totalitarian Left? Huh?

China has decided to cash in on Buddhists that are re-incarnating by licensing them...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20227400/site/newsweek/

Aug. 20-27, 2007 issue - In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission. According to a statement issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, the law, which goes into effect next month and strictly stipulates the procedures by which one is to reincarnate, is "an important move to institutionalize management of reincarnation."


No more Dalai Lama, I guess. Not unless he's paved the way by getting the proper permits.

How does one enforce something like that, anyway?

You're about two weeks and three threads too late on this, old chap.

You're about two weeks and three threads too late on this, old chap.

Oh well...that's typical.

Oh well...that's typical.

*shrug* no harm, no foul.

When did China become the left? If anything, they're running pretty close to laissez-faire capitalism with a totalitarian central government. That they call themselves communist is sort of irrelevant--I can call myself the Yogi Maharana but I still can't get into a lotus position without dislocating at least two joints.

When did China become the left? If anything, they're running pretty close to laissez-faire capitalism with a totalitarian central government. That they call themselves communist is sort of irrelevant--I can call myself the Yogi Maharana but I still can't get into a lotus position without dislocating at least two joints.

It's really not that hard. And I'm overweight.

When did China become the left? If anything, they're running pretty close to laissez-faire capitalism with a totalitarian central government. That they call themselves communist is sort of irrelevant--I can call myself the Yogi Maharana but I still can't get into a lotus position without dislocating at least two joints.

China's a fucked up place. All they care about is MONEY. The environemnt, schooling, healthcare, old age pensions, law and order and all of those other things are being forgotten. Kind of like being a libertarian, I suppose.

My aunt lived there a few years ago and she said it's basically a hell hole.

You're about two weeks and three threads too late on this, old chap.

Not to mention unnecessarily loaded.

It's really not that hard. And I'm overweight.

Yeah, but are you overweight and pushing 39? ;)

Yeah, but are you overweight and pushing 39? ;)

No. Are you disabled and about to turn 40? (sorry, Nazz. Couldn't resist):D

So, China gets to be "The Left" because they call themselves so. Mmm...

My name is João Lucas. I am a level 20 Wizard, level 20 Chronomancer, Level 10 Fatespinner, Level 10 Blood Mage, Level 20 Sorceror, Level 20 Bard. Nice to meet you.

So, China gets to be "The Left" because they call themselves so. Mmm...

My name is João Lucas. I am a level 20 Wizard, level 20 Chronomancer, Level 10 Fatespinner, Level 10 Blood Mage, Level 20 Sorceror, Level 20 Bard. Nice to meet you.
Lost you after the "João Lucas" part. I still hear the stories about the "old" China -- Mao's China, if you will from the people that escaped it. Those days were certainly Communist and Communist is certainly politics that are leftist.

Yeah, but are you overweight and pushing 39? ;)
Pal, you need to do what you can now. I gained almost 30 pounds after I left the Marines and finally lost the last of the 20 I set out to lose. It's a lot harder after 50 than it is before.

You'll feel a hell of a lot better...I'll bet that fancy country club that you work at has a gym. Lift some light weights once in a while, too. We're not talking Charles Atlas, just enough to stay limber. It keeps the joints from aching when you sit a little too long.

Lost you after the "João Lucas" part. I still hear the stories about the "old" China -- Mao's China, if you will from the people that escaped it. Those days were certainly Communist and Communist is certainly politics that are leftist.

Those days - new law...just a little outline to help out.


And why am I not as worried? I don't live there. In principle, yeah, that sucks. I cannot elect officials nor be directly effected by their laws so I'm understandably not as up in arms as I am by the ones that affect me close to home.

So, China gets to be "The Left" because they call themselves so. Mmm...

My name is João Lucas. I am a level 20 Wizard, level 20 Chronomancer, Level 10 Fatespinner, Level 10 Blood Mage, Level 20 Sorceror, Level 20 Bard. Nice to meet you.

I'm Batman.....and Spartacus

Lost you after the "João Lucas" part. I still hear the stories about the "old" China -- Mao's China, if you will from the people that escaped it. Those days were certainly Communist and Communist is certainly politics that are leftist.

So the totalitarian gov't of China equals the liberal democratic left of America how, exactly? And If I hear one bloody word about how Democrats are Communists, You're on my ignore list. Period. Do not pass go, etc.

When did China become the left? If anything, they're running pretty close to laissez-faire capitalism with a totalitarian central government. That they call themselves communist is sort of irrelevant--I can call myself the Yogi Maharana but I still can't get into a lotus position without dislocating at least two joints.

<------------ he beat me to it

I'm Batman.....and Spartacus

No I'm Spartacus!

No I'm Spartacus!

Oh stuff it and get in the crucifixion line. It’s on your left, one cross per customer.

Oh stuff it and get in the crucifixion line. It’s on your left, one cross per customer.

I'd prefer to save some money on the the impending doom. Could we get a two person cross?

I'd prefer to save some money on the the impending doom. Could we get a two person cross?

what, two people on one cross? This is madness!

what, two people on one cross? This is madness!

Madness? THIS. IS. 409(ISH)-YEARS-APART!

:p

Madness? THIS. IS. 409(ISH)-YEARS-APART!

:p

Stop, Stop, this has gotten very silly, I'm shutting this whole thread down.

Oh stuff it and get in the crucifixion line. It’s on your left, one cross per customer.

Nah, they said I hadn't dun nuffing, so I could go live on an island somewhere.

Lost you after the "João Lucas" part. I still hear the stories about the "old" China -- Mao's China, if you will from the people that escaped it. Those days were certainly Communist and Communist is certainly politics that are leftist.

The "old" Germany - 1939 - was rightist. So was the old Chile and the old Brazil. Did you know my country exported torture technology in the 70's? We have to thank the Right for that.

Nah, they said I hadn't dun nuffing, so I could go live on an island somewhere.


sorry, fresh out of islands, we're expecting a new shipment by monday.

Like I said in the original thread, the Tibetans will eventually get around that law by learning how to Regenerate.

Like I said in the original thread, the Tibetans will eventually get around that law by learning how to Regenerate.

LMAO!!!

I guess the reason of this silly law is to try to "call the bluff" of people who claim to be reincanations? But I guess if somebody either is or truly believes they are a reincarnation it really wouldn't make much of a difference.

Yeah, but are you overweight and pushing 39? ;)

Lol Nazz, I figured you for a bit younger. Didn't know you were in the NSG senior league.

what, two people on one cross? This is madness!

Nah, just have one facing one direction, one on the other side, facing the opposite direction.

Pal, you need to do what you can now. I gained almost 30 pounds after I left the Marines and finally lost the last of the 20 I set out to lose. It's a lot harder after 50 than it is before.

You'll feel a hell of a lot better...I'll bet that fancy country club that you work at has a gym. Lift some light weights once in a while, too. We're not talking Charles Atlas, just enough to stay limber. It keeps the joints from aching when you sit a little too long.Never liked the weights, but I walk between 1.5 - 3 miles a day and swim every day now that I live in a place with a pool. I'm overweight, but not unhealthy.

Lol Nazz, I figured you for a bit younger. Didn't know you were in the NSG senior league.

I'm young at heart. ;)

Besides, I work with college freshmen and sophomores. I have to keep up with pop culture to some extent just to be able to speak to them.

I'd rather pay a reincarnation tax than be beaten or killed for something lie extra-marital sex, as is prescribed by Jewish, Christian and Muslim law.

I'm young at heart. ;)

Besides, I work with college freshmen and sophomores. I have to keep up with pop culture to some extent just to be able to speak to them.

"So, we were, like, hanging out and listening to Fallout Boy, and, you know..."

Nazz walks in.

"Sup?"

*room goes silent*

"So, we were, like, hanging out and listening to Fallout Boy, and, you know..."

Nazz walks in.

"Sup?"

*room goes silent*

Dude, even I know Fallout Boy sucks ass. :D

Dude, even I know Fallout Boy sucks ass. :D

They're all right, but Pete Wentz needs to be punched repeatedly in the face with a Katar.

this right and left thing is mostly a play with words. fanatics of any extreme are all the same the thing, however they may differ over their excuses.

naturally the corporatocracy has a bias against anything that refuses to kiss the ass of little green pieces of paper. one i do not see the bennificence of anyone else supporting. nor do i see one, in ANY concept of 'conquest'.

=^^=
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How about the totalitarian Left? Huh?

China has decided to cash in on Buddhists that are re-incarnating by licensing them...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20227400/site/newsweek/

Aug. 20-27, 2007 issue - In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission. According to a statement issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, the law, which goes into effect next month and strictly stipulates the procedures by which one is to reincarnate, is "an important move to institutionalize management of reincarnation."


No more Dalai Lama, I guess. Not unless he's paved the way by getting the proper permits.

How does one enforce something like that, anyway? China ain't left, and the Dalai Lama is a dick anyhow.

They're all right, but Pete Wentz needs to be punched repeatedly in the face with a Katar.

Doesn't that make it more of a stab?

:p
http://xark.typepad.com/my_weblog/images/letmetouch.jpg
:p

Not really -- katars are in the same category as brass knuckles and iron claws, as all of them are designed to augment punches.

How about the totalitarian Left? Huh?

China has decided to cash in on Buddhists that are re-incarnating by licensing them...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20227400/site/newsweek/

Aug. 20-27, 2007 issue - In one of history's more absurd acts of totalitarianism, China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission. According to a statement issued by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, the law, which goes into effect next month and strictly stipulates the procedures by which one is to reincarnate, is "an important move to institutionalize management of reincarnation."


No more Dalai Lama, I guess. Not unless he's paved the way by getting the proper permits.

How does one enforce something like that, anyway?

Most of us lefties don't agree with China, y'know. ;)

This is why they should dump the terms "left" and "right" or at least add some more like "top" and "bottom" -- they're trying to represent two dimensions with only one.

This is madness!

...madness? (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/Luporum/0e9c6ad8.jpg)

Not really -- katars are in the same category as brass knuckles and iron claws, as all of them are designed to augment punches.

Aye, augment it with slicyness.

When did China become the left? If anything, they're running pretty close to laissez-faire capitalism with a totalitarian central government. That they call themselves communist is sort of irrelevant--I can call myself the Yogi Maharana but I still can't get into a lotus position without dislocating at least two joints.<------------ he beat me to it
Me too.

When did China become the left? If anything, they're running pretty close to laissez-faire capitalism with a totalitarian central government. That they call themselves communist is sort of irrelevant--I can call myself the Yogi Maharana but I still can't get into a lotus position without dislocating at least two joints.
At one point in time, China was leftist and totalitarian. Now it is just authoritarian. I'm not sure I would even call them conservative, the government is just opportunist.