If this is the first you're hearing of it, allow us to apologize for putting a possible damper on your day -- Charlton Heston, former president of the National Rifle Association and star of "The Omega Man", "Planet of the Apes", and a plethora of other man-tastic films, passed away at the age of 84 last night. Regardless of your opinion of his fevered 2nd Amendment support, let's all take a moment to remember Charlton Heston, the actor.
From his iconic portrayal of Moses in "The Ten Commandments" to his unforgettable performance in the dystopian sci-fi classic "Soylent Green", and, lest we forget, his tear-jerking cameo in "Wayne's World 2", Heston was one of the most important figures in modern American cinema -- a pillar of the post-Golden Age of Hollywood. We'd like to encourage everyone to take a moment to shout out their favorite Heston-ism, no matter where you might be as you read this. He'd probably prefer a 21-gun salute, but it's the best we can do, for now.
With that somber farewell behind us, we can move on to our own dystopian future -- one where the PSP, riding a Monster Hunter Portable 2 G-flavored wave of popularity, nearly outsells every other console combined. That's not a bad thing, mind you -- just an unforeseen shift in momentum, seeing as how a year ago, the handheld market was quite reversed. As you ponder whether Japan has slipped into a parallel universe, here's a massive pot of number n' arrow stew.
- PSP: 129,986
70,153 (117.25%)- DS Lite: 58,916
6,139 (9.44%) - Wii: 48,785
13,619 (21.82%)- PS3: 11,206
1,668 (12.96%) - PS2: 10,296
366 (3.69%)- Xbox 360: 1,547
197 (11.30%)[Source: Media Create]
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Lawl.
So wrong......but maybe he will be made into Soylent green now. ;)
Hopefully he is remembered more for the former
What's left to be said about Japan's love for Monster Hunter?
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Can we pry the gun from his hands now?
Also forgotten was Heston appearing on stage with Dr. King in 1963's March on Washington.
Charlton Heston was an athlete, an actor, and a civil rights activist. Requiem im pace Chuck.
Kalroy
Good guy, all around. I mean it.
Should be noted, I'm not about bannign guns as it won't solve our problems in any way shape or form, but when people with a violent history of mental illness can easily acquire weapons, there is a problem. Besides, half the fucks chanting second amendment don't even realize what it's for.
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Makes him seem more dynamic in hindsight
On the note of the PSP, things are really looking up for Sony lately. Good for them I was really getting jaded on Sony jokes.
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The problem is that is made of emos and each biter depresses me, don't you have something better?
Like priest, they don’t commit sins of the flesh so they are fresh! (Except for the pedo ones that should totally take a seat over there)
In this tabloid era of Hollywood quickie marriages, he and Lydia were married for 64 years. That says something about his values and beliefs.
Second - Soylent Green is people. I nominate Mr. Khan to be in the next batch. A trained, armed populace is a guarantee of civil liberty and helps REDUCE crime. (Go study some of the works of Robert Heinlein - his fiction reflects reality.)
Totally unrelated - what's up with the PSP? If you're over the age of 14, what's the attraction of handheld gaming, when you can play on a laptop or (even better) a good console with a decent sized TV?
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Being married for 64 years just shows that he's faithful. So is a dumb as fuck Irish Setter. It doesn't show true morals or values.
"A trained, armed populace is a guarantee of civil liberty and helps REDUCE crime. (Go study some of the works of Robert Heinlein - his fiction reflects reality.)"
lollollol
You know what reflects reality better? Statistics and reality.
Look at the countries with the lowest crime rates. Countries that have gun control laws. America's rate : 5.9 homicides per 100,000 people. Canada (closest and most similar country with the exception of gun laws) : 1.85.
Difference? Gun laws. The US has the most conservative gun control laws and has the highest homicide rates of first world countries.
"Look at the countries with the lowest crime rates. Countries that have gun control laws. America's rate : 5.9 homicides per 100,000 people. Canada (closest and most similar country with the exception of gun laws) : 1.85.
Difference? Gun laws. The US has the most conservative gun control laws and has the highest homicide rates of first world countries."
That's a really weak analysis. Could it also have something to do with the fact that the U.S. has a larger (almost 10 times) and more etnically diverse population than Canada? Maybe? What about social factors? No, you're probably right. The only possible explanation is the difference in gun control laws. You get sarcasm, right?
Canada's homicide rate is almost at par with the US... we just use knives and blunt objects. I personally prefer to be afraid of a knife then a gun.
so I don't know what to think... I like the idea someone can't kill dozens of us with 1 knife. but its easier to hide and easier to get away with... and our cops and judicial systems are a joke
Yes, it's called the National Guard and it's essentially what the Second Amendment refers to. If you think everyone having a gun or two would lead to a reduction in crime and violence, you're living in (a very violent) candy land.
It's also silly to think that by the time your civil liberties are gone, you'd be able to organize and do anything about it. It hasn't been that way for a few hundred years, at least in America.
Every other amendment that mentions "the people", refers to the right as a right held by every individual.
If the definition of "people" in your interpretation of the second amendment was applied to the first amendment
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. "
Would for example only allow government organized protests.
It would also change the meaning of the fourth amendment completely, and I'm not even sure what the ninth amendment means with your interpretation of people.
Then again I'm just not sure how else to interpret
"A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed."
Maybe I just don't know how the national guard works, but I'm pretty sure the government owns their guns.
At the time of the founding, there was no such thing as the National Guard, per se. Every household had a rifle, and since militia units were recruited locally and most members had to supply their own arms, having an armed populace was vital to freedom.
An armed society is by nature a more peaceful one, simply because you KNOW that if you break the law, some armed law abiding citizen is going to shoot you. The stuff from Hollywood with all the shoot outs in the old west is basically fiction. Most of the old west was settled by ACW veterans who weren't afraid of weapons - nor were they afraid to USE those weapons in self defense.
And for what it's worth - I'm retired from the National Guard, and my son currently serves in the National Guard - and we still keep additional firearms for peaceful purposes in my house.
Can't wait to see what the supreme court decides on the handgun ban in Washington.
The purpose of pistols and other small firearms, as I see them, are made to shoot other human beings, whether in self-defense or not. Somehow that just doesn't sit well with me.
But give me one valid reason why someone should have the right to privately own Assault Weapons
If I were a member of a state militia that didn't have enough M16's for all members, how would I go about getting my heavy weaponry?
If the government decides that all guns are bad, and also so is democracy, how am I going to be able to overthrow said government (like in the revolutionary war) without having privately owned assault weapons?
You wanted one valid reason. Here are three.
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Sony sold more PS3s than PS2s!!
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on topic: woot
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Hello Dying 360 in US due to the 360 dying in Japan.
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I'm not your friend ,buddy.
(Seriously no one likes Japanese people that much so they’ll stop playing because Japanese like to play Super Tentacle Monster reap 3 instead of Grand Generic American Shooter 3:Shoot moar,in other words Nintendo FTW Sucka)
You do realize that Japan and US are two completely different markets. We already knew that Japan wouldn't be sold on the 360, but it'll do fine in the US.
Does that not make sense? Please explain how I'm wrong.
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But on the case, 117% Sorry dudes, but shit!!! Thats an amazing turnaround.
See that Capcom? And you flipping stopped the development on PS3, why?????
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"Think about all the shit we build for the PS2 and PSP games we get to reuse one more time on the Wii. Hey, if the Shin Megami Tensei guys hate making all new assets from game to game, why should we be the ones enjoying it? This fall, Japanese gamers will be asked which heavily recycled game they want more, Monster Hunter 3, or Persona 4? We're banking on MH3..."
RIP Charlton. I respect his views on both the 14th amendment 2nd amendment.
I the one-liner he made to slick Willy, "America doesn't trust you with our 21-year-old daughters, and we sure, Lord, don't trust you with our guns."
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"Do you have mental illness, yes or no?"
Well, he circled no, that's good enough fer me. This guy eligible for the free rebel flag bumper sticker with every gun purchase?
Incidently, hate on "slick willy" all you want... but do you really think the last eight years have been better?