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***Warning, some spoilers*** I don't think its actually not even ultranationalists. Its Russian ultranationalists-turned-terrorist for the highest bidder. Its apparent the ultranationalists won the majority of support in Russia in the sequel (the unveiling of the Zakhaev-martyr statue in the beginning). Regardless, will parts of MW3 take place in Russia? The Rangers at the end of their mission asked (in sarcastic tone) if they were headed to Moscow next (similar to the sentiment of US troops asking if they were headed to Berlin during WWII). Now that would stir up some controversy!... The Kremlin under fire by 130s and M1's... Vladivostok under siege by task force specialists. I doubt it though. I suppose we could always go after those pesky North Koreans instead (where else in the world is Makarov going to go at this point?)

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Honestly, I think you're blowing it out of proportions. If this was the case, why isn't every movie that shows some major US city getting wiped out... or a movie that delves into the corruptness and immorality of our government dragged out and questioned? There are more then I could think of that fit this description.

This happens all the time with games (whenever a country finds the material distasteful). And like every time, in this case, people in Russia will still get their hands on copies if they really want the game.

This was actually not a jab at you, but at matt6669 from a thread that I really don't feel like looking for. I believe it has to do with when he sold his pistol? That's a stab into the dark.

I think as long as you're proficient with whatever rifle (or firearm for that matter) you opt to use, it could hardly matter. I personally am not comfortable with shotguns, and I know I'm a better shot with my rifle then my pistol. Some people can complain all day about rifles not being good for CQB, but I'm pretty familiar with manipulating and maneuvering to get the shot I want. The kick and follow up shot are hardly noticeable; I know I can perform a Mozambique drill far more effectively with my rifle then pistol. The muzzle flash might catch people off guard, but I've grown accustomed to it in low/no light situations just like I've grown accustomed to the pop the rifles make (compared to the bang the first time I shot one). As for someone else being able to handle it, maybe a .22lr is easier... but operator error will still be operator error. So, my point, as I've said for every time this discussion has come up in threads , its about preference. There is no perfect home defense weapon. If its a riot shot gun or guard dog or trip-wired-booby-trapped setup (Home Alone style), its just preference. Now, if you were asking what we as individuals prefer for home defense, then let the discussions commence.

WWII in HD is a five night event starting Sunday at 9PM EST on History Channel. There will be never before seen footage, all of it remastered in HD quality. This is unprecedented because most footage that has come out of the era wasn't the best... but this will change how we remember the grandest of the wars. Some footage can be found here: It looks quite amazing. And in 2010, HBO will have a miniseries, "The Pacific." Similar in concept of Band of Brothers (screaming eagles!)... http://www.hbo.com/events/pacific/video.html

You can be slow and methodical for the spec-ops mode, as there is a preset number (normally) for those ops. But I've noticed the secret to all COD games is that you have to keep a fast tempo. Whether you play on Recruit or Hardened or whatever, as long as you keep the tempo up and not get bogged down, its all the same as long as you can hit your shots.

America was built on the concept of over working... the Protestant work ethic. If it wasn't for the cultural revolution, children would start working at young ages, there would be no such thing as paid vacations (or vacations for that matter), terribly long hours, menial labor, etc... and even today America is still the most overworked nation in the world (in terms of mandatory paid vacations). So, nothing's changed I'm not taking sides when I discuss this. Due to the more "recent" (relatively speaking) time in which the Islamic empire stretched (notably Spain), and the constant alienation from their own countries by foreign nations (forcing them into parts of western Europe; like France, the Netherlands)... plus the fact that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world right now... is it a surprise to see it's reach?

Definitely a huge difference between indoor and outdoor. I actually keep a pair of these by my bed, next to my rifle: http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-97079-Comb ... B000W2CPCC Its what was issued downrange, and I used these exclusively under the headsets that we were also issued. Its a lot better then the Surefire EP3's (those are rated for 8db, these are 22), and can serve both indoor and outdoor recreational purposes.

I've been at Evasion and Suspension in the Alpha bracket... I'm trying them at the hardest difficulty (3 stars) so I can unlock the other brackets asap. But JEEZ it would be so much easier with co-op help. Evasion isn't bad, its just annoying that the moment you break noise discipline, there's no way out.

Its all about power and money. Isn't that what the majority of people want? And when they do achieve it, don't they want more?... and more? I agree that nobody (and I mean nobody) is looking out for the interest of the public, unless there is something to benefit from that move. Reason why I never, ever would want to step into the political realm. The moment you do, you sell your soul... and beliefs.

What Hodgie said. The Feds would only have moved in with enough to make this a win for the home team. Otherwise, the world will have a field day with it. I'm curious to know if this is a case against terrorism or a way to apply some squeeze on Iran for some other reasons. Only time will tell.

I love the bang-bang without hearing protection... until I damaged some of my hearing in my right ear when I lost my protection! Oh, those danger close missions :roll: But hey, if we're talking principle of gun lights, I agree that it makes you a target if you leave it on... so I do support pressure switches, just make sure to dry run with them so you are comfortable using it in a pressure situation. But if we're talking lighting in general, flipping on a switch might scare away the bad guys so you never need to resort to pulling the trigger.

I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up on FNC. I wasn't a Lou Dobbs viewer, but wasn't he pretty conservative/moderate... considering he was an opinion personality on CNN?

haha, I've been careful with my words, but I'm going to speculate so don't read ahead if you haven't finished... ***SPOILERS*** Obviously Gen. Shepard tipped off Makarov that PFC Allen was deep cover CIA. The whole point was to pin blame on the US for the massacre, leading to the invasion by Russia into the States (last straw that broke the camel's back)... and this would give the General unprecedented power, as well as unite the country... results of a disillusioned patriot really. I think MW3 is going to be the backlash against Roach and Price, and maybe how they deal with that while going after Makarov (the locations fed to the task force were given by Gen. Shepard, reason why he was no where to be found... just ambushes). I think there might also be a possible push back into Alaska (in the cinematic, it shows bogeys headed towards Alaska that weren't being picked up, but never goes in depth, and maybe a push into Russia?). This part of the story wouldn't be by Roach or Price, but maybe by the Rangers or some other conventional warfare unit (similar to how the Rangers responded to the invasion of the homeland in VA/DC throughout the game). Should be interesting. ***SPOILERS OFF*** MP is good too. I need to get my buddy up to speed so we can chip away at spec ops mode though.

Ending was solid. Hell of a twist, though it felt almost too Hollywood-ish. Modern Warfare 3 should be interesting...

Anyone can lead with their helmet... haha

I'd say anything you're comfortable enough with shooting. As long as you know how to properly manipulate the firearm in a stress situation, then anything else is a moot point. Sure, there might be over penetration, but that's what situational awareness is for. If you know someone or possibly someone is behind the target and could be in harm's way from FF, then don't pull the trigger. If you think you might end up shooting through your house into the neighbor's, look for a better shot. Personally, I'll stick with my AR any day.

For the guys playing, what is your favorite "kit"? (when you create a class) Mine's named Lucy (yes, I do name all of my guns, hooah!) Perk 1: Bling Perk 2: Stopping Power Perk 3: Scrambler Primary: SCAR w/ Holographic sight and FMJ (sometimes will switch in thermal sights or heartbeat sensor depending on the map) Secondary: AA-12 (no attachments yet :oops: ) Equipment: Semtex, stun nade

They cannot play together, though it would make sense for Sony and Microsoft to try, right? I've only seen Sony attempt to bridge between the PS3 network and PC gaming... though, I don't know if that was a rumor or if it ever manifested (I believe it was for FF Online). I've been playing on the PC, and am loving it... though, I have to take breaks so the game doesn't bore me too quickly. Now I'm just waiting for Assassins Creed II needs to come out next week and I should be set until the new year...

To note: I don't believe in concentration camps. With that said, concentration camps came before the Austrian Corporal; it just gained most of its notoriety from what he did. The concept goes back a long way, most notably used by the Spanish during the Spanish-American war (in the Caribbean), Americans (post-Spanish-American war in the Philippines, WWII with the Japanese, and to the Vietnamese during Vietnam war), and others. The concept is even being used today in Iraq and Afghanistan, though euphemisms are used when discussing it. The whole idea is: sectors A, B, C, and D is where the nationals live. Violence/insurgency/trouble is brewing in all sectors, but something indicates that it is especially bad in sector C. So, they move everyone out of C into A, B and D; and anyone left in C is considered "bad," and trouble can be easily rooted out. I've never lived in one, but I've seen the concept in action in places like Iraq (we've done it every time we enter a contested urban zone). And its not like people are thrown behind fences with barbed wire... though, I could imagine it is not pleasant being removed from your own land at some stranger's request.

True. But understand that the game mainly follows the premise of SOCOM units, plus its technically set in the "future" (that or the time line is out of whack. The first game came out two years ago or so, and this one takes place five years later...) SOCOM units often have their own SOP for firearms they can use. Personally, I love it being able to handle some of the weapons in that game that are only eye candy otherwise. And the fact that they differentiate red dots with holographic is pretty nice... and the ACOG optics are far better in this game.

ACR is real... its the newly anointed name of the Magpul/Bushmaster Masada, now Remington ACR project. http://www.remingtonmilitary.com/acr.htm Why they would have BOTH the ACR and FN SCAR confuses me considering they're virtually the same. As far as I know, all the guns are real in that game.

This same concept was asked back during the early 1900's by Theodore Roosevelt. He made the phrase "hyphenated-Americans" famous, and got a lot of flak even-- even then. As a patriot, I agree that it really pisses me off to see people put their country of origin before their nation... that we've gone from a melting-pot to a tossed salad. I think there are too many individuals, which breeds a lot of the problems we face today... people who think they're entitled to something, etc. But at the same time, we have to be careful where we tread as too much nationalism often times has dire consequences. More info on "Hyphenated Americans": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyphenated_American TR quote on it: