[CreepingDeth]

Ok, so here's a stupid little game. Let's say you were going to run for the President.
What would be your stance on issues, and what would be the focus of your campaign. If ya want, top it off with a really bad slogan. Then you debate.

But here's the catch: You cannot use the following words in discussing the topics:

Republican
Democrat
Vietnam
Halliburton
quagmire
Jewish conspiracy
vast right-wing conspiracy
vast left-wing conspiracy
Big oil

And words you can't use to describe your opponents:
Conservative
Liberal
Right-of-center
Left-of-center
Communist
Green
Fascist
Dictator
Hitler
Puppet
flip-flopper

Absolutely no conspiracy theories.


Then, if there are a couple good candidates, let's see how long they can debate before they use any of the above words.

My guess is that it might last…oh…20 or so posts be fore someone ****s up.

Who wants to play?

[aberdeenwriter]

Originally posted by CreepingDeath:
Ok, so here's a stupid little game. Let's say you were going to run for the President.
What would be your stance on issues, and what would be the focus of your campaign. If ya want, top it off with a really bad slogan. Then you debate.

But here's the catch: You cannot use the following words in discussing the topics:

Republican
Democrat
Vietnam
Halliburton
quagmire
Jewish conspiracy
vast right-wing conspiracy
vast left-wing conspiracy
Big oil

And words you can't use to describe your opponents:
Conservative
Liberal
Right-of-center
Left-of-center
Communist
Green
Fascist
Dictator
Hitler
Puppet
flip-flopper

Absolutely no conspiracy theories.


Then, if there are a couple good candidates, let's see how long they can debate before they use any of the above words.

My guess is that it might last…oh…20 or so posts be fore someone ****s up.

Who wants to play?

I don't think it's a stupid game at all. In fact, I think it is a daunting task. Were I more than a two issue voter (WOT/Peace through strength) I'd throw my hat in the ring.

[CreepingDeth]

I'm not sure I can really do it since I'm kinda like the host.

[aberdeenwriter]

Originally posted by CreepingDeath:
I'm not sure I can really do it since I'm kinda like the host.

I would be surprised if ANY of the Fuzzies tried it.

[Isaac]

http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.p...31#post2249483
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I've noticed that alot of people here use alot of abbreviations that usally take me abit to figure out... so... WOT?

[CreepingDeth]

First Law of MacNNation:

Any poll conducted in the Political Lounge is open to spamming, votes by people that have different nationality, and numerous votes by a single person, thus rendering their credibility and point in discussion useless. Never click "Create a new poll."

Second Law of MacNNation:

People who quote dubious sources aren't likely to take the criticism. Don't engage in the discussion of sources.

Third Law of MacNNation:

Don't mention religion. It will incite a flame war of massive proportion, especially by people holding double standards. If a religious topic is inevitable, be careful not to make remarks someone sensitive might take serious. Wear flame-retarded armor.

Fourth Law of MacNNation:

Identities are anonymous. You can pretend to be anything you desire and get away with it. People can lie about experiences to get a point across, act like they personally know the climate in a country/region, and never be questioned. If there is suspicion, it's likely that he or she is acting like someone who knows about the topic personally and trying to influence the discussion by keeping anonymity. Question their identity if necessary.

Fifth Law of MacNNation:

Reference of dictators is a popular tactic. If your actions resemble a dictator in history, even if it a falsity, they will keep saying it. If it is likely that the topic will head of on a topic regarding the insult, attempt to keep the topic focused on the referenced issue in the first post. If the dictator references become more frequent, report the individual to the moderators. If nothing works, call him a ****ing asshole who needs to get the **** knocked out of him. It is proven to work.

Sixth Law of MacNNation:

Reposting items from previous threads is regarded as very foolish. It is likely they have already seen your thread, and reposting the full text is likely to annoy the readers. Don't post items from other threads. Stuff posting your **** than nobody wants to read.

Please refer to law 6.

[aberdeenwriter]

Originally posted by Isaac:
http://forums.macnn.com/showthread.p...31#post2249483
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I've noticed that alot of people here use alot of abbreviations that usally take me abit to figure out... so... WOT?

War on Terror