25 Oct 07
Originally posted by rubberjaw30What effect would an alpha emitter with a half-life of 138.39 days have on Garry's rating?
wat are the odds that Putin has Kasparov "knocked off" of the ballot?
Personally, I see no way he could risk it against such a national icon...
but, is it possible?
Kasparov'd just be turned into a martyr, which Putin can't afford.
And If Kasparov DOES run, don't you think Putin'd lose?
I've been a fan of the Beast for decades now, but sometimes I wish he'd just pipe down, even if only for his own sake.
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by Mathurinehuh?
What effect would an alpha emitter with a half-life of 138.39 days have on Garry's rating?
I've been a fan of the Beast for decades now, but sometimes I wish he'd just pipe down, even if only for his own sake.
I really, don't understand what you just said...
rephrase please?
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by Mathurineok, now you're getting to the thread's point...
Garry nice chap.
Putin horrid.
Garry not like Putin.
Putin hate Garry.
Litvinenko not like Putin.
Putin hate Litvinenko.
Litvinenko dead now.
Garry better shut up.
Litvenenko died because Putin didn't like him...
but would Putin dare to kill Kasparov?
Kasparov's a national icon!
Surely Putin knows that if Kasparov were to die he'd either have open revolt in the streets of Moscow, or the UN/US/ All of Europe would be breathing down his neck!
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by rubberjaw30what does he care, he holds all the cards in Russia anyway
ok, now you're getting to the thread's point...
Litvenenko died because Putin didn't like him...
but would Putin dare to kill Kasparov?
Kasparov's a national icon!
Surely Putin knows that if Kasparov were to die he'd either have open revolt in the streets of Moscow, or the UN/US/ All of Europe would be breathing down his neck!
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by duecerSpot on!
what does he care, he holds all the cards in Russia anyway
Also, Kasparov has probably not been in a position to see the "alleged" video footage of Putin in a Michael-Jacksonesquely compromising position. Litvinenko made this allegation inter alia.
I'd put nothing past Putin, though...
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by Mathurineso, if what you're suggesting is a reality...
Spot on!
Also, Kasparov has probably not been in a position to see the "alleged" video footage of Putin in a Michael-Jacksonesquely compromising position. Litvinenko made this allegation inter alia.
I'd put nothing past Putin, though...
then why is Kasparov bothering to spend the money on the campaign?
Putin'll rig the election anyway...
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by rubberjaw30Doesn't matter as someone is likely to get poisoned eventually.
wat are the odds that Putin has Kasparov "knocked off" of the ballot?
Personally, I see no way he could risk it against such a national icon...
but, is it possible?
Kasparov'd just be turned into a martyr, which Putin can't afford.
And If Kasparov DOES run, don't you think Putin'd lose?
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by rubberjaw30Having just recc'd adam, I have to say your post is defeatist by comparison.
what will it matter if he gets shot while picking up potatoes for a stew in a corner mart?
No offence dude, there's certainly truth in what you say, but if we all held the view that the loss of no one's life made a difference, that no stand was worth making....then really, what's the point?
I'm not a Yank, but you can't argue with this :
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by rubberjaw30The way I see it is that Putin wouldn't have to do much to knock Kasparov off anything. All he would have to do is accuse Kasparov of cheating and Kasparov martyrism would instantly vanish.
wat are the odds that Putin has Kasparov "knocked off" of the ballot?
Personally, I see no way he could risk it against such a national icon...
but, is it possible?
Kasparov'd just be turned into a martyr, which Putin can't afford.
And If Kasparov DOES run, don't you think Putin'd lose?
But Putin would have to worry about being told he was full of hot smelly air. It could be a good debate.
I actually like Kasparov and think he would be a great leader. Not just because he plays chess but because he shows a lot of class.
25 Oct 07
Originally posted by cashthetrashclasses lead small groups of children, not huge nations.
The way I see it is that Putin wouldn't have to do much to knock Kasparov off anything. All he would have to do is accuse Kasparov of cheating and Kasparov martyrism would instantly vanish.
But Putin would have to worry about being told he was full of hot smelly air. It could be a good debate.
I actually like Kasparov and think he would be a great leader. Not just because he plays chess but because he shows a lot of class.