Link | 2,712 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 47 minutes ago, Kguillemette said: The only Varg I am aware of was the the black metal dude who murdered his bandmate and burned down churches. Not exactly someone I'd want to be compared to! That’s the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,811 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Hammerfestus said: So yeah I understand the folks whose comments amounted to buy stuff = money. Point being you are not going to even begin to move the needle on manufacturing. Nike goes American made only? Nike goes out of business. Not that I don’t think that they shouldn’t. Thanks to all knowing capitalism our economy has become based on usury. You know, I'm really not convinced that's the case. What I am convinced is Nike goes made in the USA only, Nike upper echelon of overpaid executives lose millions = and that is why it won't happen Yeah, New Balance is expensive, but given that it's about the same price as Nike (especially when on sale Next sneaker I purchase will be from New Balance (although I haven't worn sneakers in a long time) Edited July 5, 2020 by avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino | 105 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 11 minutes ago, avatar! said: You know, I'm really not convinced that's the case. What I am convinced is Nike goes made in the USA only, Nike upper echelon of overpaid executives lose millions = and that is why it won't happen Yeah, New Balance is expensive, but given that it's about the same price as Nike (especially when on sale Next sneaker I purchase will be from New Balance (although I haven't worn sneakers in a long time) New balance is much better quality than sh!tty Nike. Remember when Zion broke his shoe? That was a Nike shoe. The only shoe I've ever had a problem with is Nike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,811 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Rhino said: New balance is much better quality than sh!tty Nike. Remember when Zion broke his shoe? That was a Nike shoe. The only shoe I've ever had a problem with is Nike. Oh for sure! I mean, Nike is all about advertisement. They pay players millions to wear their shoes and then rake in the dough. Quality is not a consideration, it's publicity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californication | 1,477 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, avatar! said: While undoubtedly the USA, like China, Russia, and numerous countries, "meddles" in the affairs of other countries (sometimes very unfortunately), you have not shown any evidence for your claim! You said "he U.S. is one of the biggest sources of violence and death in the world" and I pointed out what are the leading causes of violence and death in the world. I think it's pretty clear how that relates to the conversation you started. By the way, just to be clear, simply stating "the U.S. causes violence and death around the world" without any facts and evidence is asinine. I know that China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and some other authoritarian countries would agree with you, but many countries would very much disagree with you as well. Lmao. Have you heard of the Iraq war? The Palestine-Israeli conflict? The Syrian war? If we are not directly killing people with troops or bullets and boms we are supplying governments like Israel and the non-government Syrian rebels with weapons. We kill people through sanctions in Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. We are a source of death and deatruction across the world. No need to attack me. I haven't even gotten rude yet. Edited July 5, 2020 by Californication 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californication | 1,477 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Rhino said: You should look up what Russia does regarding wars and weapons. You'll have a good read. Honestly, I could care less. I made a simple, uncontroversial point, that it doesn't make sense to complain about one country's human rights violations because we have so many human rights violations and are allies with many people that commit human rights violations. To base your argument on a hypocritical stance is silly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,811 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Californication said: Lmao. Have you heard of the Iraq war? The Palestine-Israeli conflict? The Syrrian war? If we are not directly killing people with troops or bullets and boms we are supplying governments like Israel and the non-government Syrian rebels with weapons. We kill people through sanctions in Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. We are a source of death and deatruction across the world. Nice appeal to emotion fallacy while showing NO evidence for anything you are purporting. Oh, don't get me wrong, I think many people would claim that the last Iraq war was a "mistake" in many ways. Of course, I'm sure you know how brutal Saddam Hussein's dictatorship was? DO YOU?? Or do you not care that he killed hundreds of thousands to millions... And, how exactly do you blame what's happening with Israel and the Palestinians on the USA? I'm guessing you have absolutely no clue on the matter. I have read books on the subject, and in college studied the conflict in detail, and I have a friend who did his PhD on the conflict, so yeah, the way you're trying to simplify it is laughable. We kill people through sanctions in Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. We are a source of death and deatruction across the world. I want to see some sources on how we "kill people through sanctions". By the way, did you know that Russia, Iran, and Venezuela have their own sanctions! How about that. Guess in your book they're murderers all of them... but of course, you just hate the USA. Because, there are people like you that simply hate the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californication | 1,477 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, avatar! said: Nice appeal to emotion fallacy while showing NO evidence for anything you are purporting. Oh, don't get me wrong, I think many people would claim that the last Iraq war was a "mistake" in many ways. Of course, I'm sure you know how brutal Saddam Hussein's dictatorship was? DO YOU?? Or do you not care that he killed hundreds of thousands to millions... And, how exactly do you blame what's happening with Israel and the Palestinians on the USA? I'm guessing you have absolutely no clue on the matter. I have read books on the subject, and in college studied the conflict in detail, and I have a friend who did his PhD on the conflict, so yeah, the way you're trying to simplify it is laughable. We kill people through sanctions in Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. We are a source of death and deatruction across the world. I want to see some sources on how we "kill people through sanctions". By the way, did you know that Russia, Iran, and Venezuela have their own sanctions! How about that. Guess in your book they're murderers all of them... but of course, you just hate the USA. Because, there are people like you that simply hate the USA. How do you remember how to tie your shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,318 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Californication said: How do you remember how to tie your shoes? For what it is worth Hitler used to tie his in little knotsies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,811 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Californication said: How do you remember how to tie your shoes? Bravo, I was wondering how long it would take before you gave up any semblance of an actual argument and decided to be childish and call names or resort to other childish tactics because you really have nothing to add. Edited July 5, 2020 by avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,779 Administrator · Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I really like my pair of Nike shoes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino | 105 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Californication said: Honestly, I could care less. I made a simple, uncontroversial point, that it doesn't make sense to complain about one country's human rights violations because we have so many human rights violations and are allies with many people that commit human rights violations. To base your argument on a hypocritical stance is silly. Could or couldn't care less? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,811 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Gloves said: I really like my pair of Nike shoes. Have you tried New Balance? To me, there really wasn't that much distinction between most sneakers, although I do think NB shoes are superior quality in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californication | 1,477 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Rhino said: Could or couldn't care less? Guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,779 Administrator · Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Rhino said: Could or couldn't care less? They are, by dictionary terms, synonyms. Pedantics is literally the last thing this thread needs. Especially when you are patently incorrect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,779 Administrator · Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 minute ago, avatar! said: Have you tried New Balance? To me, there really wasn't that much distinction between most sneakers, although I do think NB shoes are superior quality in general I have not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,544 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Gloves said: I really like my pair of Nike shoes. I've been having bad luck with Nikes lately. I go from a pair that lasts me 3 years with heavy use down to less that 6 months when things begin to fall apart with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,846 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I personally kind of have a thing for asics. Definitely goes back to all those pairs of wrestling shoes about 1000 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctornick | 419 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 14 minutes ago, Gloves said: I really like my pair of Nike shoes. You and Canada are the real enemy here. Also this thread is hilarious, please don't shut it down yet master gloves! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,779 Administrator · Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Doctornick said: You and Canada are the real enemy here. Also this thread is hilarious, please don't shut it down yet master gloves! Finger is literally hovering over the button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerfestus | 3,846 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) That’s dedication to this site folks. The man has installed a ban hammer button in his house. Edited July 5, 2020 by Hammerfestus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctornick | 419 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Gloves said: Finger is literally hovering over the button. I honestly admire the restraint you guys (the staff) show. I hope the people in this thread in particular do to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,318 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 4 minutes ago, Doctornick said: I honestly admire the restraint you guys (the staff) show. I hope the people in this thread in particular do to. They are kinda like the staff at a mental hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,544 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I honestly never owned a pair of New Balance. They always seemed so middle class white suburban dad style. Of course, that eventually became an accurate description of me. Might as well be who I am. Minus the low-key racist of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,779 Administrator · Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Just now, Kguillemette said: I honestly never owned a pair of New Balance. They always seemed so middle class white suburban dad style. Of course, that eventually became an accurate description of me. Might as well be who I am. Minus the low-key racist of course. I knew a guy who once he got a pair of NB he was basically told exactly this - those are "such dad shoes". Kinda turned me off of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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