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Iraq: The war in Iraq infuriates me for several reasons. Bush flat lied to American citizens, world citizens, Congress, and presumably world leaders. Just before the war, Bush, Cheney, and Powel (I used to respect at least him) told the same story; Saddam has WMD's or could have them any moment. "I don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud." Yet, there never where any WMD's. And there's evidence to suggest that it was believed before the war that there weren't any WMD's. (say, the opinion of the weapon inspectors that where in Iraq) It was also stated that Iraq and Al Qaeda where in it together, yet Iraq was a secular nation and Al Qaeda is a spiritual quest. There've been many reports that Al Qeda members despised Saddam. The next point of the war (we where told) was that it would make the world a safer place; it was a fight against terrorism. So far it's had the exact opposite effect. The number of terrorist incidents has increased this year, and it increased last year as well. Many experts on Iraq believe that it is now a terrorist breeding ground. But, on a more general level, let's examine terrorism. Bush has told at least the American people that terrorist "hate our way of life." That may be true, but it's not our McDonalds eating, divorce getting, Will Smith listening way of life that they hate, which is what was implied. It's more that the US routinely topples beloved leaders and installs cruel dictators. The US frequently kills folks around the globe but rarely helps non-Americans (and barely helps Americans) in need. When it comes to foreign aid, I believe, the US ranks number 17 in percentage of tax-dollar spent on helping. But it ranks number one in military spending. If you want to make the world a safer place, I have an easy plan. Stop hurting people and start helping them. For less then what the US spends on one month of war in Iraq, they could virtually end Malaria around the globe. (which is still a major killer in many places) For much, much, much, much less then the cost of the Iraq war, the US could fund a series of programs that would all but eliminate extreme poverty in the world. If the US did more of those things and less war, I'm willing to bet that there would be a lot less terrorists in the world in general, and far fewer that hate the US specifically. Michael Moore: I like him. I grew up in Michigan (for those who don't know, middle America, original home of the American car industry). The first flick by Moore that I saw was "Roger And Me" (it may have been the first one he made) and he was right. I can vouch that at least from the human side of the story, he got it completely right. I loved Bowling for Columbine, and I loved Fahrenheit 911 as well. I will say that all of his films are definitely made from his point of view. (respectively, industry should have more of a heart, we live in a society obsessed with violence and it shows, Bush is bad bad person) However, I find it just too funny how Moore went from being a surprisingly successful, minorly known, documentary film maker to incredibly hated "propagandist" over the course of a year or so. I was talking with my father about Moore. My dad's a 70 year old retired coach/school teacher, conservative, middle American old guy. He's never seen a Moore film in his life, and his stance is "I don't like what he stands for." I couldn't convince him otherwise. My brother-in-law (20 something mid west factory worker) owns Fahrenhype 911 and hates Moore. So I asked him why, "He's greedy, making lies, passing them off as truths, just to make some money." So I asked him if he saw Fahrenheit 911? "Hell no!" Ok then, never mind. :( John Kerry: He got my vote. Doesn't have the charisma he needed and made some serious tactical blunders, but I think the man is brilliant. (though I only judge from seeing his speeches and debates, I never actually met him, but hey, how else can you "do your civic duty" and pass judgments on politicians?) I think he really examines issues deeply, get's to know all of the complex in's and out's of problems, and the gives REAL solutions to the problems. (unlike certain other people who ran for president in 2004) Though, I may be biased, I agreed with many of his stances. The Bus: I would say that it is a bit Orwellian, but then again, we have the lovely Patriot Act. Though, I'm more inclined to say it's just flat dumb. At least in the US, a bus would be a very poor choice for a target of "suspicious behavior." What really kills me though is what things like that are encouraging. "Why McCarthyism, welcome back, we've missed you!" Red Sox: Stupid Massachusetts.

Hey ya'll. I'm thinking about making a JJ/FP text adventure game, and I'm in search for folks who'd like to help. The whole vibe of the game would be fun/funny hip-hop theme with a LOT of rhymes. The game would star, of course, Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince, and would feature other rappers, and probably some of the us as well. My initial idea for the story is to base it on "Who Stole The DJ", you'd play Sherlock Homeboy, the Super-Fly Private Eye, Fresh Prince. :) And, of course, you'd have to rescue Jazzy. Perhaps going through some area's based on JJ/FP/WS songs. (Then She Bit Me, Nightmare, Scary Story, etc..) There's not much technical stuff to this, I can probably do it all. But it requires a lot of writing, rhyming, and puzzles. (kinda like what Hero tormented us with a while back to get those articles) Anyone here like to be a part of this? For those who don't know, a text adventure is an old style of video game, they're kinda like choose your own adventure books. You can play one at: http://www.eblong.com/zarf/zplet/dreamhold.html Apparently they're also called "interactive fiction" Hmm, maybe I shoulda posted this to the Numero Uno forum, that seems to be where all the rhymers hang out...

Great rhyme man, good luck!

Well that was nice Ted, your rhyming is always quaint But your soul has fled, taken off by the Hip-hop Saint Now you're flow's alright, about the best that you could be But this is a fight, in battle please shoot at me Folks take it easy, I understand your need to hurl Ya'll must be queasy, after hearen that Jersey Girl But take a quick breath, and get ready to just erupt Cuz like crystal meth, I'll be haven you all hyped up Rhythmatically gifted, I produce the prettiest prose Hypnotically lifted, the crowd will continue their crows Homer'd have my back, if I had lived in ancient Greece I'd ride with Kerouac, had his life refused to cease Rappers are the same, scared of these dexterous rhymes Bago rigged the game, and Sci used extraneous lines So Ted what's your scheme, how do ya intend to end my streak Cuz the folks will deem, you're sports analogies way too weak

Just curious, why is that?

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Yea, I remember seeing that as well. Maybe on headliners and legends?

The robot from I Robot, I think

I started with the He's The DJ cassette right around the time it came out, I think I was 11 or so. That was the first hip-hop album that I owned new, just a few mix tapes before then. That Christmas I got the Rock the House cassette, after that it was as they where released. Though I've had to buy several copies of each over the years, cassettes kept getting worn out, then cd's hit, and then they kept getting scratched. I'm glad it's all on mp3's now. :)

Thanks, but it's not over yet and your rhyme was very good.

Currently reading Oliver Twist - Dickens is always a great read, though so far it's not as good as Tale of Two Cities. Just re-read The Raven. Now that's some OLD school story-tellen rap. :) Ya gotta love classic horror poetry! Just finished Bill Clintons "My Life" I don't care what anyone says, that cat's impressive.

UNNECESSARY DISS ALERT! haha :speechless: you meant MaxFly, right? It's, uhhh... continuity. Yea, that's the ticket. :grin:

Great rhyme bagotrasho, good luck!

There went young Bago acten all hard and in charge Writing his little rhymes, trying to sound so large He's kicken his seventh grade attack, that's all wack Ok Kris-Kross, just take a couple a steps back I can see how my rhymes confuse you, make you "boo" They're intelligent rhymes, wit is how I do You've never heard of me or my flow, your so slow I could fill the Grand Canyon with things you don't know Now here's some rhymes that are jazzy, by Schnazzy I'm flippen my style to show razz-a-ma-tazz, see What's a battle with out comparison, just for fun I'm the Muhammad Ali to your Sonny Liston I'll rock the mic on Delancey Street, with the heat Then I'll grab the Bop Gun and go Jackin' For Beats And now it's time for you to go down ya weak clown You're even worse then that kid from Bean Town

Holy s--t, ya'll are funny as hell Spitten round after round, ignoren the bell Ya'll some clever folks, that's for damn sure I'm glad I didn't meet ya in a battle dejure I couldn't match ya'lls lyrical stride So I'm just watch the fun from the side

Nice rhyme Scy, good luck!

Now listen up scy, you think you got some game Ya know I'm the man that's earnen all the fame You rooten for the Celts, and pullen for the Sox? Are you thinking that you're like one of them jocks? Well just stop talken and listen here son Time for the elder to show ya how it's done I drop so much science, just call me Dr. Thumbs Your rhymes are so weak, folks are grabben for the Tums But let me explain in the terms that ya know I'm out there dunken, while you gank your free-throw You got foul balls, and ya always strike out I got tons of home runs and all sorts of clout I'm maken the loot, while you beg at Thaniel Hall I'm teachen the class, your loosen at kickball You think Jeff and The Prince are the best on Earth I was bumpen them on the day of your birth

I'm down with whatever Da Brakes says on this.

I'm supposed to be waiting for scy, right?

1 Open with a remake of He's The DJ, I'm the Rapper. Will still spitten hot, Jazzy tearing loose in a new style. Picken up just before Will starts 2 Rock the House (heavy on the crowed feed backs of "Let me hear ya say 'Ho'") for a minute, then cut into the "I wanna rock" scratch by Jazzy and finish out I Wanna Rock 3 Just Rocken 4 I'm All That 5 Numero Uno 6 Ring My Bell 7 Wild Wild West 8 I Wish I Made That/Swagga 9 Shadow Dreams 10 Block Party 11 Summertime 12 Shadow Dreams (first half)/Two Damn Hype (first half)/ 13 Ain't No Place Like Home (second half)/Momma Knows (first half) 14 Just The Two Of Us 15 Tell Me Why

LL, Momma said knock you out

I'm in

Wow, I just jumped on to Amazon to see if they had any copies of Rock The House. They had 7 copies, ranging from 30-50 dollars. (american) Damn!

BigTed, I'm glad to see someone can quote the classics! Kurtis Blow's Basketball was the first rap song I heard/was into. I used to play Dr. J vs Larry Bird One-On-One listening to that song for hours on end. Ahh, the good old days. :) To be somewhat on topic, Play: Basketball, Golf Watch: Football, american style. Go Colts!!!

I was thinking the same thing, that it's about his ex wife. The lines about lawers bleeding, not supporting him is his ambitions, fooling around with other guys, going crazy over ice.