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My fav. violent video games and CO's congress race |
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Written by Andrew Olson - View Profile
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Monday, 16 October 2006 |
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What in the world do violent video games and Colorado's congress race have in common? A lot more than you may think. Ed Perlmutter, who is running for a seat in congress from Colorado's 7th district, supposedly has video games on his mind. As many of you have probably seen, one of Perlmutter's TV ads prioritizes safety of childern. Two key points of Mr. Perlmutter's ad on TV, and stated on his website, are keeping violent video games out of the hands of childern, and creating a national background checking system for teachers. Perlmutter is running from the democratic side. It is hard for me to believe that video games and background checks for teachers is more important than the war in Iraq, our economy, and social security issues, just to name a few. So Mr. Perlmutter, here are a few of my favorite video games that use blood, gore, profanity, and sex to improve hand-eye coordination. Oh, and if you take them away from me I'll go postal, becuase thats what makes people kill, nevermind sending 18 year olds to foreign countries with M-16s. 10. "Heavy Metal" series. Remember this dandy? This game revolves around suped-up armed cars whose sole purpose is to blow each other up. Plug in with friends and annihlate each other with napalm and machine guns. I remeber first throwing this disc in my playstation as a 12 year old, and hearing Rob Zombie being blared through my TV. Classic stuff. Favorite title of series: "Black" 9. "Blitz" series. How can you beat football without sportsmanship? You can't. Pick up "The League" the newest addition to the series and use steriods, stomp on players heads, give career-ending hits to others. 8. "Medal of Honor" series. Now here's a question. Would Perlmutter and other politicians pull titles that revolve around military history and the supremacy and righteousness of the USA? Kill Germans, Japanese, and others in this awesome war-game series. My favorite title of the series: "Medal of Honor:Frontline." 7. "Black" This is a rather new release. Simply put, you can shoot everything and anything in this game. A trigger-happy paradise. 6. "State of Emergency" From the creators of Rockstar games, this guy revolves around looting and rioting. A crazy game. 5. "Resident Evil" series. Love killing things that are already dead? Pumping lead into a zombie's corpse? Look no further than the Resident Evil titles. I remember the first time I put this guy in my playstation when I was just a tot and blowing zombies heads off with a sawed-off shotgun. 4. "25 to Life" This game got a ton of press before it was released because it dealt with gang-bangers knocking of coppers. I had a hard time finding a store that sold it. But I did find one, and what a better way to retaliate against authority? 3. "Grand Theft Auto III" I could say the GTA series, but really each of the titles are worlds and games unto themselves. This game is what got the 'save our kids' ball rolling. Picking up hookers, shooting FBI officers, and hijacking cars from old ladies. If you have never played this game, you haven't lived. 2. "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" This title sparked even more controversy when it was found out that you could unlock a part of the sime world that allowed you to perform the 'monster with two backs', but you can also change positions. You could argue your studying the Karma Sutra when your girl walks in on that surprise. 1. My number one game is "Manhunt" I don't want to give away to much of this game because it is both extremely playable, fun, and deep with a good story line and excellent graphics. So, I will give of a list of my favorite weapons used in the game: Plastic bag, Barbwire, Sickle, Shard of Glass, Brick, Spiked Bat, Chainsaw. Go out and rent these games tonight! --Think you know of a game that tops, or belongs in my list. Leave a comment and let me know! --Drew | |
I agree, sort of
Written by punkhorror on 2006-10-17 12:36:37
Aside from it being almost impossible to read because of formating the article is just about spot on...
You are totally right, it is idiotic for anyone to latch on to these "hot button" issues like video games, and gay marriage. But instead of also latching onto the games (and I know this isn't a totally serious post, I just am so fed up that I'm taking this election serious) we should be showing up at events to tell them how idiotic it is.
Put that bastard on the spot. Example questions:
"You want to protect kids from violence in the media especially video games. Then why are we still watching news reports about the war in Iraq?"
"I understand that you are a Democrat, but why does partisan politics get in the way of real progress in the congress and senate? And could you please answer the question without pointing the finger at Republicans?"
"Why shouldn't I vote independant?"
Here is one for Musgrave...
"Who the hell cares if they are gay? Gay people die in Afganastan and Iraq for our "freedom" too. Remember don't ask don't tell?"
Bah so pissed at this point. My bad. |
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What is up FoCo?
I am a recent college graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead. After recieving my B.A. in English and Mass Communications this past August I moved down to Colorado.
I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and heavy metal. My hobbies include reading and writing, music, movies, and getting drunk. Some of my favorite contemporary authors include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and Kurt Vonnegut. My top movies are anything directed by Kubrick. I enjoy listening to anything that rocks.
Right now I am just trying to get to know Colorado and FoCo better. Mostly in order to find the best drink specials on each day that ends in Y. So if you know where I can get a cheap drunk on, let me know!
--Drew |
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I am a recent college graduate of Minnesota State University Moorhead. After recieving my B.A. in English and Mass Communications this past August I moved down to Colorado.
I enjoy long walks on the beach, candlelight dinners, and heavy metal. My hobbies include reading and writing, music, movies, and getting drunk. Some of my favorite contemporary authors include Bret Easton Ellis, Chuck Palahniuk, and Kurt Vonnegut. My top movies are anything directed by Kubrick. I enjoy listening to anything that rocks.
Right now I am just trying to get to know Colorado and FoCo better. Mostly in order to find the best drink specials on each day that ends in Y. So if you know where I can get a cheap drunk on, let me know!
--Drew | |
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