Zennie

I'm a Satanic-Buddhist. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

And the greatest documentary of all time... "This Is Spinal Tap" - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3856861.stm - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

You still gonna try that double-gainer-birdman-snowboard jump from 250 that you've been talking about? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Well if this crummy weather would let up for... oh... a day... we could go out and make one. Of course we'll still need kayaks to actually get to the base of the tower. Nice avatar btw. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

I say we just sign up here. I got first!!!! - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Is it up yet? Is it up yet? Is it up yet? Is it up yet? Is it up yet? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

I can guarantee one thing. If anyone ever successfully manages to burn the Potato Bridge, what happens next will make the JV incident seem tame in comparison. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Looks like Jason's site has been Slashdotted... - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Sylvester? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

I read that and about croaked. It doesn't get more "Robin Hood" than that. I do agree withthe general concept that our current budget is WAY out of whack and needs to be fixed. And I also generally agree that tax cuts for anyone in a time of enormous budget deficits is a colossaly bad idea. But still... to make that a class warfare issue? They're predictable if nothing else. "You want to abolish the IRS & implement a national sales tax..." "You want to abolish the IRS & implement a national sales tax..." - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Honestly though... they actually thought the Supreme Court was just going to rubber stamp everything they do? Jesus, no matter how right you may think you are, you have to accept the possibility that a court might actually DISAGREE with you. Makes you wonder if these folks every come out of their own little world. I for one though am happy to see them brought into the formal US justice system. Charge 'em & present your evidence. If they're guilty, lock 'em up, if not let 'em go. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

I wanted to break this part of the BASE article referenced in 813s thread out for a little more discussion, because I think it's a fascinating theory... This is almost exactly the way I describe how I feel after a BASE jump to whuffos... that it's one of the few times when I actually feel "normal". Like about every other jumper, for me the most intense time fear-wise are those brief moments when I actually step up to the edge and make the decision to push off. After that, I have a very eerie sense of calmness. After I land, I may be a little shaky for about a minute or so, but that gives way to a feeling of total relaxation... total contentment... that I can't descibe. There have been several drives home where me and my friends may utter 10 words total in the course of a half hour... we're all just sort of veging out... and I always sleep far better on jump nights than other nights. There was a great documentary on TLC a while back called "Understanding Thrill Seekers & Risk Takers" which explored the dopamine theory. I tend to agree with it. It also explains why I believe a very large majority of skydivers & BASE jumpers probably have ADHD (as I do). People with ADHD are believed to suffer from insufficient dopamine levels in the brain. These lower levels result in the hyperactivity and impulsivity which are hallmarks of the condition. Stimulants, such as Adderall, Ritalin and caffeine stimulate dopamine production and thus, paradoxically calm the ADHD person down. I take Adderall and drink massive amounts of caffeine during the day. It's rather humorous because I've given some to non-ADHD friends and they're literally bouncing off the walls. Like when I jump, these make me feel "normal". ADHD folks also have a penchant for engaging in high risk/intensity activities. My take is this a form of self-medication. The activity is different, but the biochemical result is the same... we're replacing depleted dopamine levels in order to feel "normal" or "calm". Not that this is a bad thing. I just believe that all of these things are interrelated and can trace back to a common neurochemical condition. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

I'd say that qualifies as a "bad day". - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

OK gang, Trent and I have talked via PM and buried the hatchet. Sorry to Trent and everyone else for being pissy... I get that way sometimes. I think it's very clear we both feel very passionately about our country. This is a good thing. We may not 100% agree on the best way to get there, but as long as people CARE, that's the most important thing. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

That's not serving your country.. that's serving YOUR ego... and you still haven't offered anything to counter the specific section I quoted... other than to pretend you don't understand what they clearly say. I'm out.. say what you will... declare victory if it gives you warm fuzzies.. whatever... I don't give a shit... - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Nice dodge - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

If you're such a firm believer in what the Bush administration is doing... that our war in Iraq is just and right... why don't you go down to the local Army recruiter and sign up for the "good" fight? After all, you do believe that strongly in the justness of all this... right? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

You just continue believing that... - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Those sections. It's clear to me nothing that I say or cite is going to change your opinion. And it's 100% clear to me that nothing you say will change mine. I'm done beating this dead horse. Enjoy your fascist Amerika.... - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

To answer your question, the specific sections are 501(b)(2), 501(c)(1) & (2), 501 (d) and 501(e). This is the section pertaining to "warrants" and the issuance thereof. Under these sections... 1) All that need be demonstrated is that the FBI is performing an "authorized investigation" into terrorism; and 2) If such a demonstration is made the judge shall, not may... SHALL enter an ex parte order as requested. "ex parte" means within the judicial chambers... i.e. secret. Under (c)(2), (d) and (e) of those sections, disclosiure of the existence of the request is prohibited. That means that the person who is the subject of the request doesn't know about it... which means the only person with legal standing to challenge it on a Constitutional basis CAN'T because he/she doesn't know it exists. Is that enough for you? - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

I've done my homework... I want to make sure you're doing yours. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Tell you what, since you seem to know so much about it... prove me wrong. Citing specific sections of course. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

And another on the subject of women's rights. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

Here's an essay by Thomas Paine on the subject of slavery. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon