Dead Planet

While I check out most of the threads I don't comment as much as I used to on aor/rock threads, mainly because my interests have gravitated more towards metal in the last year or so and this forum doesn't have many who have an interest in metal...

I understand this sentiment as well as most people come here for the music first and anything else second but I bet the forum has had a bit more activity since these threads started than there was before....for myself I still pay as much attention to the music threads as I did previously....

For my part I don't understand why people aren't more interested in world happenings/issues whether you have a say in them or not....giving your opinion (informed or not) in a respectful discussion seems to be a reasonable way to communicate with others....the world does not end at the borders of whatever country you live in and having a world view is a good thing IMO....maybe I just have too much time on my hands and need to find a hobby.

Stratovarius - Polaris

It is easy to ignore any thread that bothers you or you have no interest in....

Nixon was pre-pardoned so there is precedent....and I would not be surprised if he does it for a lot of people before he leaves office....the downside to pre-pardons is that you admit to having broken the law otherwise they would not be necessary...

I seriously doubt that he will ever see the inside of a jail cell as that would be too embarrassing to the US government....

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54716550

If there are no crimes then why is he planning on pardoning his entire family? Not to mention most of his administration....He is also trying to pardon himself but that is questionable.....

Nice!....will be picking this release up for sure....

Yeah I don't give a shit who is in a band....it's the music that matters....

The NFL should really set up a schedule where there are games every day instead of most of them on Sunday....

The Steelers/Ravens game has been pushed to Wedsnesday now...at this rate the Steelers may have to play a doubleheader on Sunday...lol

Covid is starting to cause issues...Denver had to play without a proper QB and that was ugly...the Steelers and Ravens may play tomorrow night with God knows how many players on the covid list....of course this isn't a surprise considering how many cases of the virus are found every day in the US.....

Safe or not.....

Yeah, if the vaccine is tested, safe and actual works then people should take it...it's not as if you are only hurting yourself by not taking it, if that was the case then I would not care, just like euthanasia, if you want to die I won't stand in your way but you have no right to kill others because of your selfishness....liberty does have some limitations otherwise there would be no laws at all...

I'm not a fan of many of the movies listed but Porkys is a classic for sure...now I need to watch it again...lol

Award shows are all shit....

Trudeau is an idiot and hopefully he will get kicked to the curb soon....

What I find amusing is that some people think that they are unaffected by happenings on the other side of the planet...we live in a very interconnected world these days and having an unhinged president in the most powerful country should be a concern to everyone...

I'm willing to take a vaccine that is 95% effective but as Dan pointed out, these vaccines have been rushed so they will have to earn my trust by being in use for some months without serious side effects before I take a chance on them.... No one should be forced to take a vaccine as I firmly believe in individual freedom.....however if you are entering an enclosed place where the virus is more easily spread then you should have to wear a mask and socially distance by LAW to ensure the safety of others....if that is an issue then don't enter.....and yes they could force you to show proof of vaccination before you would be allowed inside enclosed areas and that would be acceptable also after the vaccines are proven safe for at least 6 months....

Yes once it has proven effective and been tested by all the people who will be first in line....I figure 3-6 months after the vaccinations start....

Yeah after 911 he was on top of the world and now he appears completely out of it....maybe dementia is setting in...

He is getting negative press because in every press conference he looks and sounds unhinged....if Trump wants to be taken seriously then he needs to find someone else to lead the charge.....

There is only one AC/DC and there are very few copycats that are worth listening to....