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Russian Sub Launches European Inflatable Space Vehicle
QueueEhGuy writes "From the 'Red Planet' meets 'Hunt for Red October' department: CNN is reporting in this article that the Russian navy launched an inflatable space reentry vehicle atop a standard ICBM. Although this one was evidently only 2.5 ft in diameter, they evidently plan on making larger versions to act as life rafts or carrier pigeons from space back to Earth. Apparently, neither Val Kilmer or Sean Connery were involved in the test."
Q: Why does slashdot post about russian subs?
A: Because they are elitist, and pompous.
Cram a torpedo in their own anus and they wouldn't know what it looked like. These punks should keep it to Lunix boxen.
Call It A Night, Cowboy!
Slashdot only allows a user with your karma to post 2 times per day. You've already shared your thoughts with us that many times. Take a breather, and come back and see us in 24 hours or so.
I like to have fun at -1, but the editors didn't give me any choice. You see, a member of my (low-karma) caste is now only allowed to post 2 messages per day.
Thus I'll probably be posting my fun messages as "Anonymous Coward" more often that not.
Personally, I was content to post at -1. But since the editors are apparently less committed to free speech than they once were, they have decided to shift the focus of this site from technology and science to some sort of battle ground between the editors, moderators, and the "trolls" (the sad label that small minds place on we comedians and ne'er-do-wells).
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The freedom to use the site as it was originally intended is at stake! There is only one solution.
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The first step is easy: merely turn your threshold down to -1 and drink in the rich absurdity.
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