User talk:Across.The.Synapse

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[edit] S'mores Image

You added this image with the {{CopyrightedFreeUse}} tag. I looked through the site a bit, but I didn't see anything about copyright. Can you point out the copyright information on the site? - JPM | 02:57, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

As far as I know, it has to explicitly say that it can be used for any purpose on the site in order to use that image tag. It's a nice pic, and I'd like to see it stay (got me a bit hungry, too). You might want to use this tag instead. But first check out some of the other images that are already using that tag to get an idea of some fair use rationale that could be used. - JPM | 07:43, 30 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Wikiproject Films Banner

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[edit] Image Copyright Problem with Raspberry Baked Alaska

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[edit] Wow

I want to thank you for pointing out that the Sun is ultimately the source of wind on the planet. I never even thought about it, but it makes sense, and that is so cool! Keep up the good work!!! ፈቃደ (ውይይት) 00:27, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] My Status Changer

I saw your edit to my status changer. If you want to use it, tell me. Thanks --GeorgeMoney^{Talk  Contribs} 23:49, 26 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Status Changer

I will make you your own Status Changer. You don't have to use Merlinus's. --GeorgeMoney^{Talk  Contribs} 00:36, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Status Changer

I created your status changer. To change your status click on the text that says, "Activity Level" (the text is black, but it is still a link) and edit the page that it links to. For help, ask me. --GeorgeMoney^{Talk  Contribs} 00:49, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

Sweet. I appreciate this greatly.--Matthew 00:57, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

If you want me to make the link blue, tell me. The reason it's black is so people don't click it and change your status. --GeorgeMoney^{Talk  Contribs} 02:03, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] LaRouche

LaRouche is absolutely crazy. He's been running for president since 1980 and taken almost every position under the sun. He clearly does have strong rhetorical skills, and some of his early work most likely is a demonstration of this. Unfortunately, he's used his exceptional powers of persuasion to lure his supporters into virtually worshiping him. LaRouche's movement is known to scour college campuses for ill adjusted students who they proceed to systematically brainwash and remove them from society. Past members describe how they were sucked into strings of lies. Ultimately they are pressured to drop out of college and cut all contacts with all friends and families and live collectively with other activists. All this sounds wacko, but it’s the truth and LaRouche should be considered to be very dangerous. The only reason that he continues to have any voice is that he consistently convinces his small community of supporters to donate vast sums of money to his presidential campaigns. In 2004 he successfully raised millions of dollars by convincing almost everyone that donated to him to give over 1000 dollars. These funds are then largely used in the printing and distribution of his propaganda materials.

While he is definitely crazy, his past theses on the powers of persuasion and on psychological topics should not be discredited wholesale alongside his political stances. He clearly has demonstrated that he knows what he's talking about when it comes to convincing people to believe you. And as for his economic theory, I'm not sure, but I have a feeling it should be treated as highly suspect as well.

[edit] On LaRouche

As far as someone 'telling you' whether LaRouche is bonkers or not, that's up to you to find out what the truth is. My job is to present you with what I know to be true in hopes that you can form a more developed hypothesis.

I do a lot of lobbying in Washington, DC for an organization associated with the Catholic Church. I've been reading his magazine, Executive Intelligence Review, for years now, had exchanges with his associates, and have even attended a few of his webcasts. You could probably consider me to be what Washingtonians call a 'Closet LaRouchie'.

Anyway, as far as I know, LaRouche is the most accurate economist in history when it comes to forecasting. Look into the man's record as far back as the 1950s. His forecasts have been right every time. According to some of my contacts on Capitol Hill, LaRouche is taken with varying degrees of seriousness by members of Congress. Some do indeed view him to be a complete nutjob, but I've also heard some Congressional staffers use the term, 'genius' repeatedly. A few members of Congress from both the House and the Senate have met with LaRouche himself plenty of times.

My humble view? I honestly think that the guy is legit. History is full of examples of men and women who are persecuted by popular opinion because they decided to get up and tell the truth.

As far as the conspiracy theory stuff, I don't know of the work you're referencing, but I'll check it out. He does have a tendency to make references in his writings to a lot of subjects that his audience is probably not very well educated on. However, I can say that I think it's extremely naive for someone to think that conspiracies don't exist. Most events in history are organized through a conspiracy, for better (i.e. the American Revolution) or worse. (i.e. the assassinations of JFK, RFK, Dr. King, etc. A group of like-minded individuals want to create a certain result for the future of a society. Conspiracies happen all the time, so that really never bothered me much about LaRouche.

But anyway, I'd just suggest you keep doing your homework on the guy and try and figure it out. Hope I've been helpful.

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[edit] Image:The Decemberists.jpg

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Hi Matthew. I'm taking a look into this case. I'll have a peek at the Socrates article and the talk page. Is there anything you think I should focus on? You can chat to me on my talk page, or by email. Regards. SilkTork 13:30, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

I've just had a look. Appears everything is sorted. Would it be appropriate to close the case - or do you still have outstanding concerns? Regards. 13:35, 8 February 2007 (UTC)SilkTork

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