MTG Salvation

Buncha slack jawed trendsters in here.

As did I, Icarus. Mine utilized the old Psychatog/Upheaval combo, and included Shadowmage Infiltrator for draw.

I don't think that our people lack the capability to adapt. The solution that I propose would feature the government ultimately working for the people. At no point in my replies have I implied that the our people are incapable.

An oversaturation of any particular style of deck ruins the game. Ideally there would be a balance of aggro, control, and more midrange decks.

I am unaware of any kind of glorified hatred toward religion; I see the States as being fairly tolerant. Please elaborate on your claim, Moonkin. To address the topic: I believe that we need to take a hard look at the conditions in the reservations across the country and work for change that will actually matter to the American Indians. Then we can turn our attention to the Redskins' name.

Irrational is a strong word for our debate. It denotes that I am entirely anti-automation, which is simply not the case. I am in favor of gradual automation. A working definition of "gradual automation" is the slow integration of robotics into the business model in tandem with education in robotics operation and repair. This would allow most of the people to adapt to a changing industrial model.

It would seem that Figure of Destiny is the sort of one mana creature this deck would want. The Figure is more valuable in the late game than, say, Goblin Guide.

Current Job: Post secondary Foreign Language Instructor

Dream Job: Successor to Professor Tolkien

Goal: Challenge my students on an academic and sociopolitical level in order to help them adapt and succeed in our changing world.

Thassa has proven useful in my local Modern games. She's excellent at sealing the deal.

You are looking at the matter from a very narrow viewpoint. Innovation and adaption are not abrupt processes. The government would be playing a role in facilitating innovation and adaption by putting limitations on the use of robotics. I should also remind you that unskilled labor is a myth. That's more a debate for education reform, however.

Any hobby will have its less savory players. Treat them kindly and you'll find that your games go smoother.

LadyLuck, I have included that very topic in the academic debates that I have moderated. The students typically seem takenaback by the thought of a future where, as you say, a "hudge chunk of people's fates are essentially sealed at childhood." These are junior level university students, mind you. I've pondered the possible responses to the challenge, and the best I can come up with is some kind of government limitation on the use of robots. Of course, the rub there is that certain news networks and political parties will look past the benefits for their viewers and constituents; they will bleat about the government attacking big business.

My appologies for the somewhat rambling response. The gist of it is that I believe we need to look at legal limitations on the use of robotics in the workplace.