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Our countries are not trying to 'conquer' Afghanistan though, we're trying to stabilise it. If we wanted to 'conquer' it, I don't think the war would be going on nearly as long.

To be fair I don't know why British comedians do it either. Although the only 2 I can think of that do it are Eddie Izzard and Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady). It is a little strange. One of my favourite British comedians is from Scotland. He's Frankie Boyle, and he's quite notorious over here for going over the line. I won't post any videos of him in case people are offended, but feel free to look into him...

I just feel that when someone applied to have a gun, if they were profiled and had to do a few tests, for example, then some lives might be saved. Even if it was just 1 it would be worth it. But yes, there will always be the ones that get through, so to speak. It's clear that there is lot to to discuss when it comes to guns, it certainly is a huge topic for debate.

It is a big problem that guns are already so prevalent in the US. I assume they are legally supposed to be registered, but I wonder how many are kicking about that are not registered. Logistically, getting them completely under control would be very hard, but I still believe it should be done. And I agree criminals will always be able to get guns. But I believe gun supply will be constrained and there will be a lot less criminals who are armed (but then you get knife crime, which is a bigger issue in the UK than gun crime). The main point for me is I reckon it'd be a lot harder for psychopat

I will, maybe controversially, raise the issue of gun control. I personally think there's no place for guns within the general population. I'm sure many Americans here disagree with me. After these shootings, no one has raised the issue of gun control, yet at least one congressman has said he will now carry his gun with him at all times, and the Arizona's Citizen's Defense League is calling out for members of congress and their staff to receive firearms training. I know that gun control isn't 100% effective, but it just seems like shootings in the US happen all too often. What are your thou

When I read the thread title, it reminded me of a certain genre of film, where generally that is the only line spoken, when someone walks in on someone, if you know what I mean... But yeh, I swear that article is just rehashing old info. But she doesn't have to spend the money, I suppose there's nothing wrong with banking it and using it when you need it. Although, if I had that much, I'd take a Rupert Grint approach and buy a hovercraft and ice cream van, quad bikes etc. Maybe a plane for myself.

Well, Leeds had a valiant attempt at Arsenal. Would have won if Theo Walcott hadn't dived! But at least he was honest about it when he owned up to up. It will be interesting to see how Arsenal cope at a packed out Elland road, the atmosphere in that place is just electric. Then again, Leeds just crumble when under pressure of their own fans when they play big games, so who knows.

And always will e^x is the only mathematical function that stays the same if differentiated or integrated.

Subtle.

I've just got it, seems to be a good way of getting software. Everything is more expensive than iPhone apps though, which I suppose is justified as the apps are much fuller with more features.

I'm a Leo. And I have no idea what a moon sign even is! I'm not really interested in astrology, but I'm very interested in astrophysics.

Yes, lots of theories out there! The simple truth is, we know almost nothing about our universe as a whole. The idea of the big bang is the most plausible theory with our current knowledge, but I have no doubts that within 10, 20, 30 years that there will be a new theory. The Large Hadron Collider should prove very insightful and might help us better understand our origins, but I wonder if we will ever truly know. But yes, it does show our insignificance. Jupiter is a relatively close planet, yet looking from Jupiter, all we are is a 'pale blue dot'.

Can you imagine what the world would be like if every single person had seen this?

Yep, a nice round 20% of almost everything we buy goes back to the government. It's necessary, of course, because our last government got the country into a huge deficit. Any idea what the sales tax is in California?

Wait until iPad 2 comes out. Buy iPad 2. Sell iPad 1. Buy People Tree clothes with money from iPad 1. Sorted! Incidentally, I'm gonna pick myself up one of the new iPads when I'm in the US next May, I'll save a fair amount of money on the rip-off Britain price.

Well, I'd love to see you come back from Old Trafford with something. !Never forget 3/1/10, Manchester United 0-1 Leeds United )

Well, I've still not seen it, and based on what you were saying, I don't intend to. It just does not appeal.

Anchorman.

I'm surprised to see how anti alcohol everyone here is. If one is responsible, it is perfectly fine. Only drink what you can handle. When I'm out I'll drink quite a lot, but not so much that I start falling over etc. If you drink responsibly, you can enjoy yourselves a lot. I don't think raising the drinking age is necessary. There are 15 year olds that are sensible enough to drink, and likewise there are 22 year olds who aren't. You'll always get some idiots.

I think when we were talking about being humane, it was with regards to giving foreign aid and not about going to war. But yes I do believe that the 2 wars are pretty unjust. And the debate of the bombs is another kettle of fish. Japan may have surrendered eventually, but only when the US army had reached the capital. How much more bloodshed would have been needed to do that?

True, although when it comes to international aid, I don't think it matters. We should help them because it's the humane thing to do. When I think of Afghanistan, I try to imagine another country invading the UK and taking away our government, imposing martial law and telling us it's for our own good. Obviously the 2 scenarios are different, but you can see why the Afghans aren't so grateful. I'd be pissed off if it happened here. Many of them probably now associate the invasion with the increase in roadside bombs, suicide bombs etc, and I think in general they fail to see that the armies a

I remember when I was at primary school about 10 years ago and everyone simply loved Blink 182. I was glad to see they reformed, and I managed to see them at a festival last summer, and they were just brilliant.

It must have been something to do with that. I can't think of any other way Emma would have a connection to Roman Abramovich, or any connection to Chelsea FC. I'd wager she probably doesn't care too much about football.

Forrest Gump.

I spy a magic mouse! I have one, they are brilliant. I might get myself an iPad next year as well.