Author Topic: Happy Birthday Oblivion! (Read 6914 times)

Chozo Ghost · « **on:** July 01, 2012, 03:13:31 AM »

I seen down on the forum index that its your birthday, so have a good one.

BTW, you picked a good year to turn 18 because this is an election year so that means you will be able to vote right away.

ETA: Sorry, I should have posted this in the birthday thread thing. If some mod sees this, please move it for me.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2012, 01:18:07 PM »

POLITICAL THREAD!

Oblivion · « **Reply #2 on:** July 01, 2012, 10:40:09 PM »

Ha ha, thanks Chozo. I need to register by the 9th or I don't get to vote. I plan on doing that as soon as I get off vacation.

Morari · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2012, 04:53:23 PM »

Best not to vote. It doesn't actually change anything... all it gets you is the hassle of dodging jury duty.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2012, 05:17:15 PM »

Quote from: Morari on July 02, 2012, 04:53:23 PM

Best not to vote. It doesn't actually change anything... all it gets you is the hassle of dodging jury duty.

I've voted every time since 2000 and I've never once been requested to do jury duty.

And as far as not changing anything goes, maybe you are right... but do you think not voting is going to change anything? At least if you've voted you can at least say you tried whether it did anything or not.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2012, 06:34:00 PM »

Voting or not voting has ZERO impact on getting selected for jury duty. It's random. And if you don't vote, you should not complain about who represents you in government.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2012, 09:56:04 PM »

Actually registering to vote makes you available for jury duty, if you aren't already.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2012, 09:59:27 PM »

What's the big deal about jury duty anyway? Its not like you're being drafted to fight in Vietnam. Why do people fear it so much? I think the fear of jury duty is grossly disproportionate to what it actually is.

Sarail · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2012, 10:41:32 PM »

For me, it's because my job won't cover the pay that's lost because I have to go sit in on something that I'm sure homeless people or unemployed folks would be better suited for - ya know.. since they have the time and all to do something such as that. Plus, they'd get a crappy monetary check in the mail for doing so!

But seriously, I've been called in for jury duty once in my entire life, and it was a complete waste of time and a cut out of my pay I won't be able to get back. Nine days worth of pay that I lost ... and that can hurt a person when you've got lots of bills and student loans to pay. :/

nickmitch · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2012, 10:41:44 PM »

Is talking about the pains of jury duty considered politics? Could be the first time a derailing saves a thread.

Side note: jury duty sucks, but try being called in as an expert witness on a complex accounting issue and have to explain to a crowd who maybe got through high school. If I had a nickel for every time my professor complained about doing that, I'd have enough for a Coke.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2012, 11:13:11 PM »

Quote from: Racht on July 02, 2012, 10:41:32 PM

homeless people

Plus, they'd get a crappy monetary check in the mail for doing so!

I would like to see the homeless people be able to do something useful and get some money that they need, but how could they get a check in the mail if they don't have an address? And how would they even be called for jury duty anyway?

Furthermore, some (not all) homeless people might be mentally ill and/or drug addicts so do we really want them on a jury deciding someone's fate?

bustin98 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 03, 2012, 12:09:01 AM »

I've been voting since 1991 and haven't had a jury duty notice.

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #12 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:05:49 AM »

Quote from: Brandogg on July 02, 2012, 09:56:04 PM

Actually registering to vote makes you available for jury duty, if you aren't already.

So does having a license, as they also use the DMV to get names. So just having a drivers license will make it possible to get selected for jury duty.

Sarail · « **Reply #13 on:** July 03, 2012, 10:32:52 AM »

Public transpo has never been a more beautiful thing.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #14 on:** July 03, 2012, 02:30:14 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on July 03, 2012, 10:05:49 AM

Quote from: Brandogg on July 02, 2012, 09:56:04 PM
Actually registering to vote makes you available for jury duty, if you aren't already.

So does having a license, as they also use the DMV to get names. So just having a drivers license will make it possible to get selected for jury duty.

Not in every state, but registering to vote makes you eligible if you've managed to stay offthe radar.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2012, 03:53:46 PM »

Another thing Oblivion will have to do is register for the draft. Unlike voting this is required by law so its something you have to do (if you're a male). They can probably call you up for Jury Duty through that as well.

Oblivion · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2012, 02:05:50 AM »

Ugh, don't remind me. I don't want to sign up for it but since I'd get arrested or something if I don't... *shrug*

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:44:24 AM »

Since the draft will never come back, there is no worry about signing up at least.

Adrock · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:57:03 AM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on July 05, 2012, 09:44:24 AM

Since the draft will never come back, there is no worry about signing up at least.

You say that now, but when Skynet becomes self-aware and views humanity a threat, boy, will your face be red...

Morari · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2012, 01:02:50 PM »

And if it is reinstated, you can always... y'know... just not report for duty.

nickmitch · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2012, 03:01:25 PM »

And be a draft dodger?

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2012, 05:50:40 PM »

Quote from: TJ Spyke on July 05, 2012, 09:44:24 AM

Since the draft will never come back, there is no worry about signing up at least.

If the U.S. were to go to war with China the military would need more manpower than what voluntary recruiting could provide, so a draft would be needed.

The good thing about the draft thing is it expires when you turn 25, so as long as WW3 doesn't start within the next 7 years Oblivion should be fine.

On the other hand, if World War 3 really did break out, it would probably adversely effect EVERYONE regardless of their draft eligibility.

Oblivion · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2012, 08:14:23 PM »

I didn't know it expired at a certain age. I thought you were pretty much in it for life. And would they even take someone so short that most women are taller than him? I seriously doubt I could ever fight in a war with the physical prowess I have at this point in my life.

nickmitch · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:13:52 PM »

Quote from: Chozo Ghost on July 05, 2012, 05:50:40 PM

Quote from: TJ Spyke on July 05, 2012, 09:44:24 AM
Since the draft will never come back, there is no worry about signing up at least.

If the U.S. were to go to war with China the military would need more manpower than what voluntary recruiting could provide, so a draft would be needed.

The good thing about the draft thing is it expires when you turn 25, so as long as WW3 doesn't start within the next 7 years Oblivion should be fine.

On the other hand, if World War 3 really did break out, it would probably adversely effect EVERYONE regardless of their draft eligibility.

It'd probably delay the Wii U launch.

Quote from: Oblivion on July 05, 2012, 08:14:23 PM

I didn't know it expired at a certain age. I thought you were pretty much in it for life. And would they even take someone so short that most women are taller than him? I seriously doubt I could ever fight in a war with the physical prowess I have at this point in my life.

You know who else was too small to be drafted? Captain America.

Oblivion · « **Reply #24 on:** July 05, 2012, 09:22:39 PM »

I doubt I'll ever get experimented on by a German scientist. xD

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