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I'm pretty sure it's "Scrooged." But since I'm up in "Movie Pictionary" anyway, how about if we let NIS give "Name that Flick" clue! :blink: :) George
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It's not Thomas Paine, if that's what you meant. ;) Not him, either. George
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Nope. This person was probably a drinking buddy with Franklin and Jefferson. George
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Snuck another one by us, eh? Happy birthday, young man! George
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Name that Star Trek Episode
GeorgeStGeorge replied to GeorgeStGeorge's topic in Movies, Music, Books, Art
Is it the one where Odo was very ill? (I believe that the illness was caused by Section 37 (or whatever) to infect the Founders.) George -
Raf often bails on the weekend, but I suspect that NIS is correct. George
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Close, but no cigar. "The causes of hostility among nations are innumerable. There are some which have a general and almost constant operation upon the collective bodies of society. Of this description are the love of power or the desire of pre-eminence and dominion--the jealousy of power, or the desire of equality and safety. There are others which have a more circumscribed though an equally operative influence within their spheres. Such are the rivalships and competitions of commerce between commercial nations. And there are others, not less numerous than either of the former, which take their origin entirely in private passions; in the attachments, enmities, interests, hopes, and fears of leading individuals in the communities of which they are members. Men of this class, whether the favorites of a king or of a people, have in too many instances abused the confidence they possessed; and assuming the pretext of some public motive, have not scrupled to sacrifice the national tranquillity to personal advantage or personal gratification." "This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy. And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn from the reflection that we are not always sure that those who advocate the truth are influenced by purer principles than their antagonists. Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party opposition, and many other motives not more laudable than these, are apt to operate as well upon those who support as those who oppose the right side of a question. Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties. For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution." George
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For the younger among us, that was "Gremlins." I'll post one later. George
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No. Right time frame, though. George
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Not inspiring, perhaps, but I find the Federalist Papers (and the opposing "Anti-Federalist Papers") fascinating. The debates about the power of government are timely today. The Papers, as well as the Declaration and Constitution are HERE. For those interested in the Articles of Confederation, which were replaced by our Constitution, check HERE. George Warning: there is a LOT to read here.
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Don't get 'em wet; and NEVER feed them after midnight! George
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"This circumstance, if duly attended to, would furnish a lesson of moderation to those who are ever so much persuaded of their being in the right in any controversy. And a further reason for caution, in this respect, might be drawn from the reflection that we are not always sure that those who advocate the truth are influenced by purer principles than their antagonists. Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party opposition, and many other motives not more laudable than these, are apt to operate as well upon those who support as those who oppose the right side of a question. Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties. For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution." George
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Martin Luther? George
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Name that Star Trek Episode
GeorgeStGeorge replied to GeorgeStGeorge's topic in Movies, Music, Books, Art
Is it the episode where Sisko uses a doctored video to convince the Romulans to join the Federation, et al., against the Dominion? George -
Name that TV Show [EZ quotes only]
GeorgeStGeorge replied to Raf's topic in Movies, Music, Books, Art
No. "It's time for the MIDNIGHT barn raisin'!" "Can't we just BUY nails?" "That would be..." "I know! I know! 'Idleness'!" "No, that would be SLOTH." "So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker?" "The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick." "We're going to a place where the sun never sets, the size of your wallet matters, and actors and actresses slave all day." "We're going to Denny's?" "Moo. We are a cow. Take us to China." George -
Of course. George
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Or, as it's more popularly known, "Men in Black." Correct. George
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Feel free to look up Andromeda. What's a "no-go" in this thread is looking at the Properties of the picture to determine the meaning. I put Keanu in there for your benefit. A better sound match for the fisrt part would be By the way, the show currently airs on ESPNClassic. George
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Name that Star Trek Episode
GeorgeStGeorge replied to GeorgeStGeorge's topic in Movies, Music, Books, Art
Oops. George -
Name that TV Show [EZ quotes only]
GeorgeStGeorge replied to Raf's topic in Movies, Music, Books, Art
"So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker?" "The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick." "We're going to a place where the sun never sets, the size of your wallet matters, and actors and actresses slave all day." "We're going to Denny's?" "Moo. We are a cow. Take us to China." George -
Take the second clue more literally. And you do need to know the actress' name. Here's another picture of her from a role she played for five years: George
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A man looking for a new job winds up saving the world, while helping people forget their problems. George
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Name that Star Trek Episode
GeorgeStGeorge replied to GeorgeStGeorge's topic in Movies, Music, Books, Art
The last exchange could be between Garak and Elim, but I'm still not getting the episode. George -
My previous puzzle has a clue to this one. George
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Name that TV Show [EZ quotes only]
GeorgeStGeorge replied to Raf's topic in Movies, Music, Books, Art
"Sex in the City"? George