Hakko Ichiu

OK, it's not a great picture, but whatever: It's not my car, though. I just borrowed it.

Chigai! Baasudai to itte, japrish da zo! Tanjoobi to iu hoo ga ii, zo. Honto ni nihonteki da. And if there are any geisha at that party, you'd better invite me. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

Emergency bump

I thought as much, Warren. Boys are generally more difficult, but that little girl looks like she's been possessed by s.t. mean. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

Thumbs up to both, especially the second. Anything that prevents sandbagging is to be encouraged. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

Emma, as many a GI learned to his pains when he accepted the appealing offer of a Viet Cong lady of the evening, appearances can deceive, and the most beautiful butterfly may indeed sting like a bee. You gaze about you and admire the harmonious arrangement of an eclectic array of classic furniture lovingly accented by a zen-like application of paint and decorative woods. It even has, some might say, a woman's (or at least a Croda's) touch. Through the open window expands before you a vista out of Constable, highlighted by the correct number of sheep. You hear in the distance the call of birds and the chirping of crickets. Delicately, you set your shapely hind-quarters (still in that lacey body number, I might add) on the firm yet yielding cushion of an exquisite Chesterfield upholstered with a buttery exotic leather that feels, to your ever-so-light touch, like the refined silk of some remote Asian court. You inhale and your lungs are filled with wholesome air that carries, at the very limits of your perception, the mysteriously invigorating scent of precious aromatics. And yet. As your senses revel in the luxury about you, something in the lower reaches of your hindbrain begins to stir. That aroma, could it be the odor of almonds? You catch your breath, hoping it's not too late. You realize that the stuffing of the sofa is not horse hair at all, though hair of something it certainly is; as to the provenance of the leather, that is something that perhaps it is better not to know. As you listen more closely, you recognize the calls of the birds for what they are: kites and vultures and perhaps a loan, croaking raven. Suddenly, you are sure that the rich, red enamel inlay on that marquetry table is not ox-blood at all. And as to those sheep, best not to ask. Your first instinct is to flee, quickly, before this New Class, haut-monde abbatoir claims you as its next victim. But slowly your mind begins to generate another impulse, one of recognition. For all its Crodafication, for all the efforts of that other crazed, bald-headed interior designer, you recognize this place for what it is. Peng is in his haven and all is right with the 'Pool. You are home. Once again, you relax on that oh so comfortable Chesterfield (still, I might add, in that lacey body number). Of course, now it's become a little warmer and you think it might be a good idea to loosen... <font size=10> REDACTED</font> (That's quite enough of that. Shame on you, Ethan. Now back into the Hamster Wheel and no chew stick for you. - ed.)

According to my Chinese horoscope, this will not be a good year for me (Rabbit). Any Dogs out there should enjoy the year of the Golden Snake though. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

But only with the unofficial "Naked Vegetable Oil" patch. In the words of so many defeated wizards as they swirled toward the Void: NOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo! But WEGO MOM would be the hellhound's dangly bits. And why has no one mentioned Civ I (final patch)? ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 01-23-2001).]

The Gage of Challenge still lies at your feet. Now that this is the Kinder, Gentler Cesspool™, you may bend over and pick it up without threat of "interference" from Mace (although if you insist on making sheep noises while you do so, I eschew all responsibility for the outcome). Germanboy has already indicated his willingness to produce a Map of Evil® for our disportment. Come now (sit down, Bauhaus), my good man(??), what say you? The Gage is right there, so pick it up. You know you want to. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

If your opponent has sent a cease-fire, and if you send one in your turn, then the AAR will pop up in the movie turn. I would still plot your orders, just in case your opponent is a dishonest, gamey piece of lutfisk. In the words of a famous former President, "Trust and verify." But if you've both pushed the cease-fire button, their will be no combat. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stuka: I get this happening on both my computer at work and the uber-athlon at home. Its not life threatening, just frustrating... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Perhaps it is God's way of telling you to spend some quality time with that 17 year old fiance of yours. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

Ah am so moved by all the love that I feel here tonight. So strong is the love Ah am feelin' that Ah have decided, after 4 days of spiritual council and healing, and upon the insistence of mah family and investment advisors, that Ah will rejoin the 'Pool. So Ah tell you all: Up with 'Cess Down with mess Keep Peng alive. Keep Peng alive. Stay out of the Meekses. And Ah will not rest until every post counts. Thank you all so very much for your kindness and love, especially you over there in that hot little miniskirt. See me in mah hotel room after the service. I would like to close with the words of a famous man whose last name is Jackson: Billy Jean's not my lover She's just a girl who thinks Ah am the one. Jan is not my son Thank you all. Donations will be accepted. Rev. Professor Doktor Hamster X Chairman, Operation Hamster CEO, Rodent Coalition Host of RNN's Sawdust Roundtable Generalissimo and President-for-Life, Hamster Liberation Front 1-800 HAMSTER Ahm going to go to Kitty-town and rustle me up some votes™

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Slapdragon: Thank you Hakko, an educated man, UNC must be a better school than we Gamecocks think it is. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Let me state categorically and for the record: <font size=14 color=blue>Go To Hell, Carolina, Go To Hell!</font> Or, as it is sometimes abbreviated, GTHCGTH. I have no connection with the University of Carolina, other than as an occasional guest lecturer. My wife (BA Oxon) is a graduate student at Duke; and I went to what was, once upon a time, an institution so far above the common muck that is Carolina as to defy the imagination. I can't begin to imagine why Michael Jordan didn't go there instead. Oh, yeah, better babes at Carolina. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 01-22-2001).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lordfluffers: Comments by Slapdragon and CavScout in particular are banal and pedantic. If you dont agree,say so and say why. There is no need for your exagerrations nor for twist things out of context. What is being asked for is an option with which you can spend your force points entirely how you wish. No-one is asking for the ability to assign each unit its ammo loadout etc. nor does anyone want to start having fantasy settings of having Pershings in June 1944 etc. Look back at the post, see what is being asked for and make constructive criticism, if you have any. Otherwise shut up.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Slapdragon's a big boy and can take care of himself, but he seems constitutionally incapable of explaining his own jokes. So, here I go: What Slap is doing is called, amongst rhetoricians and logicians, reductio ad absurdum, taking a proposition to its logical conclusion to show that it produces an absurdity. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>From Robert Olesen: I realise that BTS is putting a lot of effort into making the force setup in QB's as historically correct as possible. That's good. What I do not understand is why this precludes the choice of an unlimited force selection. I'm a grownup and complete able to make a conscious choice in this matter, as are most if not all ) others who play the game. Why am I not allowed to do that? I like playing a "historical" QB, and I think the rarity option in CM2 is a good option. But I would also like to be able to experiment with other possibilities. The ability to have a free force selection would not detract from the "historical" QB in any way and I do not see why it should not be implemented as another option. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Slap simply takes exactly what Robert wants and hypothetically gives it to him. If Robert doesn't like where it leads, well, I'm reminded of an old proverb. The people on the board who have already declared Blood Hamster™ on Slap refuse to see the joke, and impute to him all sorts of malice, even though he has said (and I think, oddly enough, sincerely) that he has nothing against Fantasy Football per se. He might even enjoy it. But he names it for what it is. That's it. Back to the 'Pool for me. Viva la HLF! ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Let it be known throughout the 'Pool that, for slights committed against my person, I have slapped Lorak liberally about the head and gills with the Gage of Challenge™. That his upper extremities are now gouting ichor and other bodily fluids may stem from my slipping the Mutha-Beautiful Brick™ into the Gage of Challenge™ before commencing my little Wack-an-Elf session. I await his response with all the quivering anticipation of a 75/L70 getting a well-deserved reaming. Amen selah! ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stuka: Still waiting. {Drums fingers on table}<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Since I have never, to my knowledge experienced this problem, I will guess that it is something to do with the way your browser caches previously read pages. You might want to check your Tool/Internet Options menu (or equivalent) and check under your cacheing preferences. If you have a slow machine and/or connection, your browser may have defaulted to this to save time loading frequently read pages. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Stuka: Why, when I post a message, does it sometimes take up to 10 or 15 minutes before I can actually see the post? In the main topic page I can see that the thread I've posted to has moved to the top and can hit 'refresh' and see that others are also posting, but by then entering that thread and hitting 'refresh' it still takes 10 or 15 minutes before I can see my or others' new posts. Does the board only do an update every so often? Exiting this site and then returning makes no difference either. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Every word you write is carefully analyzed by BTS's patented Psychographic Indoctrination and Segmentation, Software On-line Field File™. After a relatively small number of posts, everything about you (including that nasty thing you did with your sister in second grade) will be codified, catalogued, cross-referenced and concatenated so that you will be, from the perspective of BTS, an open book. Then they will try to sell you term life insurance. You have been warned. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Geier: I will find any excuse not to send Ethan a file. If my gut were not so swollen with fermented herring and reindeer moss, I would crawl into a bottle of Akvavit and never come out. I stink so badly that I have to shove large faggots of aromatic herbs into sundry bodily orifices just to comply with EU regulations regarding hog waste. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> At least you're not as slow as Joe Shaw. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University [This message has been edited by Hakko Ichiu (edited 01-21-2001).]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by YK2: Nice song HAKKO but sadly wrong lyrics.... now if you had sung LOVE ME TENDER in the way Nick does then I would not be held responsible for my actions. Such a " WICKED GAME" don't you think? BTW Cool Jacket Sailor <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Well what would be the point in doing things exactly like as they were done in the movie, heh? At least I didn't sing "A Cane and a High Collar". But tell you what, Emma. If authenticity's your game, why not slip into that lacy body number and we'll get Meeks to do his Bobby Peru imitation. I'm sure he's got the dentals for it. And just to make you happy: Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go. You have made my life complete, and I love you so. Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfilled. For my darlin' I love you, and I always will. Love me tender, love me long, take me to your heart. For it's there that I belong, and we'll never part. Love me tender, love me dear, tell me you are mine. I'll be yours through all the years, till the end of time. (When at last my dreams come true Darling this I know Happiness will follow you Everywhere you go). Just for the record, I am a hunk, a hunk o'burnin' love. So's Meeks, buts that's only until the antibiotics take effect. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally uttered by Emma in a low, breathy voice with the slightest catch at the end: BTW HAKKO... if your Elvis impression is as good as Nicks then *SWOON* Think i'll go have a cold shower now. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Clear the bar, boys *turns up collar of snake skin jacket* Wise men say only fools rush in but I can't help falling in love with you Shall I stay would it be a sin If I can't help falling in love with you Like a river flows surely to the sea Darling so it goes some things are meant to be take my hand, take my whole life too for I can't help falling in love with you Like a river flows surely to the sea Darling so it goes some things are meant to be take my hand, take my whole life too for I can't help falling in love with you for I can't help falling in love with you Any room in that shower? ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Forever Babra: I really had no way of knowing my men weren't spotted. At the time, I was certain that they were. If I had known then all the nuances of the sneak command I might have tried to slip away. Nawwww, prolly not <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Much more fun to kill them from behind and watch them die like dogs. Nice sig, btw. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by YK2: And seeing as this is pure fantasy can I have Nick Cage? Mmmmmmmmmm sex on legs. This whole world is "WILD AT HEART" and crazy on top. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Careful there, Emma, I've a sneaking suspicion that Meeks looks strikingly similar to Bobby Peru. Look out for yourself, Peanut. BTW, I do a mean Elvis imitation. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Geier: Alright you'll get your game then. When I feel like it. I just refused to resend a perfectly corrupt file to Prof Hamster X because he wrote your name in the mail. For five looong days. But right now I'm busy so sod off. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That explains it. And here I was thinking you were just trying to delay the final, ultimate pain of losing. And you have yet to find a more plausible explanation for why that file was corrupt. You have to admit that it definitely satisfies Occam's Razor to say that the file was corrupted because you rubbed Meeks with it before sending. Seems reasonable to me. Now send me that bloody turn, you useless storage vat of lutfisk. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

LORAK! YOU LOATHESOME HEAP OF CHINCHILLA LITTER, LISTEN UP! Now that I have your attention, it is clear to me that anything subtle like satire, metaphor, innuendo, simile, litotes, or nudge-nudge wink-wink periphrasis are beyond the capacity of your New Age-addled mind. Since you couldn't figure it out the first time, I'll put it in language that you can understand using words of one syllable only (proper nouns excluded): Please add this to the tome: Hakko Ichiu win/Chupacabra loss. There, that wasn't so difficult was it? Let's see if you, in future, you can evolve to a point where you no longer have to get your information through Mommy's breast. There's a good elf. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University

There's probably no reason not to have female officers in CM2 even w/o partisans. IIRC, women served in combatant tank crews, although I don't know if there were any female TCs. The recently aired History Channel doc on the East Front, featured an interview w/a formidable woman who had served in the NKVD as an interrogator. She rather blithely described torturing and then executing captives. ------------------ Ethan ----------- "We forbid any course that says we restrict free speech." -- Dr. Kathleen Dixon, Director of Women's Studies, Bowling Green State University