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Survey Says To UK — Repeal Laws of Thermodynamics

Posted by kdawson on from the einstein-is-next-up-against-the-wall dept.

mostxlnt writes "As we noted, the new Tory UK government has launched a website asking its subjects which laws they'd most like repealed. There are proposals up for repeal of the Laws of Thermodynamics: Second, Third, and all (discussion thread on this one closed by a moderator). One comment on the Third [now apparently deleted] elucidated: 'Without the Third Law of Thermodynamics, it would be possible to build machines that would last forever and provide an endless source of cheap energy. thus solving both potential crises in energy supply as well as solving the greenhouse gas problem in one step... simples... eh?'"

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  1. This is a great way to spend your time by pspahn · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I can't think of anything better for the "subjects" of the UK to aim their efforts toward. The world needs a new court jester.

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    Someone flopped a steamer in the gene pool.
  2. Re:How will you know? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Probably after seeing examples of similar legitimate tries in the US being completely ignored and even laughed at by the politicians who set it up. When Obama had the website set up to get people's opinions on things, what they wanted repealed, etc, the top issue was legalization of marijuana. When faced with responding to that issue, he made a dumb joke about potheads and moved on.

    I voted for Obama and thought he would do a good job (as far as presidents go...) but he's turned out to be another terrible politician. All I can say is at least he's better than Bush. I hope I'm still able to say that by the end of his term.