Yeah, that's what's wrong with the world today. Too many people looking at the long term, too few people worrying about shortcuts, quarterly reports, and what to cram down their gullets. Forget all this delayed gratification garbage! Throw off the shackles of a longer and more rewarding life! Our voices will be heard!
Only a categorical idiot could believe that I've said rape isn't wrong. I'm clearly wasting my time talking to you.
If this act is considered rape by law, then you are, in fact, wasting your time. This isn't someone claiming their ears were raped by a dirty word - this is a woman who had her labia manually articulated as retribution for being uppity. It doesn't demean other people's experiences to assert that fact.
We ARE scared witless of terrorists. I'm personally morbidly terrified of them. I think the problem is that, if you're not in the USA, the confusion is because our media would have you believe we think they're hiding in a desert cave somewhere and not in Washington.
Who's "we", kemosabe? Terrorist attacks are very, very low on my long list of concerns about security, privacy, and accountability in the US.
No. Many traditional herbal remedies worked because people discovered, through trial and error, that this plant treated this disease. They need not have understood the underlying biological cause of the disease at all.
That's a terrible analogy, and contained neither Nazis nor cars. Identifying the problem is the first step to a solution. Number 1, with a bullet. To paraphrase Madonna (possibly in a Volkswagon), we are living in a causal reality.
the worst of "the financial crisis" hasn't happened yet, that can has been kicked down the road some more.
I don't think there's any can-kicking, although without strange and unforseen events we certainly haven't seen the worst of it yet. We'll know more on Thursday, but there's no reason to hope for a strong, coherent, effective policy. And if there is one, it is guaranteed not to pass, because politics trump urgent citizen needs. During the budget hostage crisis it became clear that "strong" was not in the President's vocabulary. Where are the candidates I'm looking for?
Hey, I know, and I don't think that socialism is evil, but a capitalist system is probably the best a society can do right now. Yes, it must be accompanied by heavy regulation, especially of big corporations, but I don't think that a pure socialism or a pure capitalism are the answer for anyone.
I would agree with that. What would you think about, say, socialized medicine though? Guaranteed healthcare would be a revolutionary win for the quality of life for every individual in this country.It's a simple case of baby v. bathwater, and it seems as though the current crop of (excuse me Paul) Very Serious People would rather just keep the dirty water and forget the baby altogether.
You must be new here, if it was a dupe he would of posted it with out hesitation..
Yes, but damnit, he would have reposted it well.
And while I'm here - would have. He would have posted it. In an informal setting, if you just can't remember, use "woulda". It's a little hokey but, and you'll pardon me for saying I hope, it doesn't make you sound illiterate.
But then again, I have seen people from California cry during thunderstorms.
Pretty much this. I never dreamed people could be so scared of a good thunderstorm until I lived in CA for a few years. Thunderstorms are majestic, you can smell them, feel them on your skin - but I don't know of any that knock over buildings. I don't mind earthquakes myself, but objectively they are scarier than a good peal of thunder.
Ok, yes yes very clever. I'm talking about hybrids obviously. I'm no engineer, but I'd hazard that increasing fuel efficiency of hybrids would require innovation in the electric... bits.
Any of you all being taxed at 15%? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in 1986. His parents appeared to have "high powered" jobs, likely putting them in the $216k-ish income bracket. That was the year of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and so his family was likely taxed at the HORRIFICALLY high rate of 28%.
people who made their money by actually doing something - are republicans. The absurdly wealthy are Liberal
This certainly requires a citation. I'm not familiar with a statistical breakdown of wealth by political affiliation, but it certainly seems that the wealthy individuals who are driving debate in the US right now are NOT championing the liberal or progressive ideals of the social compact and safety net. Nor, I would add, are they championing innovation or competition, but mon- and duopoly (although the Dems are no better than the Reps when it comes to encouraging innovation).
You say "tax the rich" like it's a good or honorable thing.
How about taxing nobody?
You say "tax nobody" like it's good for society or the individual. It's bad for both. Tax the rich? Sure, why not? The rest of us pay taxes, why should they be exempt, or pay a smaller percentage of their income than the rest of us?
Just ask that notorious socialist, Warren Buffett.
Don't confuse bible-thumpers with Christians. They are different creatures entirely. Well, okay that's a little no-true-Scotsman, but bible-thumpers certainly seem to follow the teachings of Jesus somewhat less strictly than most Christians I know.
Isn't privatization of government institutions a major part of the Libertarian platform? That would make the sale of FM/FM a libertarian policy regardless of who implemented it.
Not for nothing, but Japan may be somewhat leery of processing REs in light of their recent brush with nuclear materials. At the very least, it could be politically risky.
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Yeah, that's what's wrong with the world today. Too many people looking at the long term, too few people worrying about shortcuts, quarterly reports, and what to cram down their gullets. Forget all this delayed gratification garbage! Throw off the shackles of a longer and more rewarding life! Our voices will be heard!
As soon as I finish watching this show.
What I was trying to say was "politicians are terrorists".
Ah. That makes... a lot more sense. My mistake.
Rape is wrong even if you don't enjoy it.
Only a categorical idiot could believe that I've said rape isn't wrong. I'm clearly wasting my time talking to you.
If this act is considered rape by law, then you are, in fact, wasting your time. This isn't someone claiming their ears were raped by a dirty word - this is a woman who had her labia manually articulated as retribution for being uppity. It doesn't demean other people's experiences to assert that fact.
We ARE scared witless of terrorists. I'm personally morbidly terrified of them. I think the problem is that, if you're not in the USA, the confusion is because our media would have you believe we think they're hiding in a desert cave somewhere and not in Washington.
Who's "we", kemosabe? Terrorist attacks are very, very low on my long list of concerns about security, privacy, and accountability in the US.
No. Many traditional herbal remedies worked because people discovered, through trial and error, that this plant treated this disease. They need not have understood the underlying biological cause of the disease at all.
That's a terrible analogy, and contained neither Nazis nor cars. Identifying the problem is the first step to a solution. Number 1, with a bullet. To paraphrase Madonna (possibly in a Volkswagon), we are living in a causal reality.
the worst of "the financial crisis" hasn't happened yet, that can has been kicked down the road some more.
I don't think there's any can-kicking, although without strange and unforseen events we certainly haven't seen the worst of it yet. We'll know more on Thursday, but there's no reason to hope for a strong, coherent, effective policy. And if there is one, it is guaranteed not to pass, because politics trump urgent citizen needs. During the budget hostage crisis it became clear that "strong" was not in the President's vocabulary. Where are the candidates I'm looking for?
Hey, I know, and I don't think that socialism is evil, but a capitalist system is probably the best a society can do right now. Yes, it must be accompanied by heavy regulation, especially of big corporations, but I don't think that a pure socialism or a pure capitalism are the answer for anyone.
I would agree with that. What would you think about, say, socialized medicine though? Guaranteed healthcare would be a revolutionary win for the quality of life for every individual in this country .It's a simple case of baby v. bathwater, and it seems as though the current crop of (excuse me Paul) Very Serious People would rather just keep the dirty water and forget the baby altogether.
Hm. I don't know that one, maybe I should try WH Smith's.
No, it was "The Invisible Mouse" by Edmund Wells.
I thought that was by the well-known Dutch author, Charles Dickkens.
gay, lesbian (WTF) which get delivered but ALSO copied to the staff address.
That is deeply disturbing.
Homosexuality is an abomination in the eyes of the Board.
I'm not certain, but I believe the AC is referring to Germany's notorious banning of language related to a certain militaristic regime from its past.
You must be new here, if it was a dupe he would of posted it with out hesitation..
Yes, but damnit, he would have reposted it well.
And while I'm here - would have. He would have posted it. In an informal setting, if you just can't remember, use "woulda". It's a little hokey but, and you'll pardon me for saying I hope, it doesn't make you sound illiterate.
Best,
>> but I don't know of any that knock over buildings.
Yeah, well just wait until a thunderstorm gets pissed off and turns into a tornado, which we get here in the East as well.
I knew, I knew I should inb4 this comment. Tornados are not thunderstorms. Hurricanes are not thunderstorms.
Good grief.
From TFS:
Not sure why this is better than your phone alarm
What's a "phone alarm"?
Is that a serious question?
What to Do During an Earthquake
What to Do After an Earthquake
Get cover, stay there, and don't go outside.
Finally, science validates my lifestyle!
Yeah you guys are so bad ass.
But then again, I have seen people from California cry during thunderstorms.
Pretty much this. I never dreamed people could be so scared of a good thunderstorm until I lived in CA for a few years. Thunderstorms are majestic, you can smell them, feel them on your skin - but I don't know of any that knock over buildings. I don't mind earthquakes myself, but objectively they are scarier than a good peal of thunder.
Ok, yes yes very clever. I'm talking about hybrids obviously. I'm no engineer, but I'd hazard that increasing fuel efficiency of hybrids would require innovation in the electric... bits.
Any of you all being taxed at 15%? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in 1986. His parents appeared to have "high powered" jobs, likely putting them in the $216k-ish income bracket. That was the year of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and so his family was likely taxed at the HORRIFICALLY high rate of 28%.
So no. Not Bueller, not Frye. Maybe Simone.
people who made their money by actually doing something - are republicans. The absurdly wealthy are Liberal
This certainly requires a citation. I'm not familiar with a statistical breakdown of wealth by political affiliation, but it certainly seems that the wealthy individuals who are driving debate in the US right now are NOT championing the liberal or progressive ideals of the social compact and safety net. Nor, I would add, are they championing innovation or competition, but mon- and duopoly (although the Dems are no better than the Reps when it comes to encouraging innovation).
Why do I keep responding to ACs? Shame on me.
You say "tax the rich" like it's a good or honorable thing.
How about taxing nobody?
You say "tax nobody" like it's good for society or the individual. It's bad for both. Tax the rich? Sure, why not? The rest of us pay taxes, why should they be exempt, or pay a smaller percentage of their income than the rest of us?
Just ask that notorious socialist, Warren Buffett.
Don't confuse bible-thumpers with Christians. They are different creatures entirely. Well, okay that's a little no-true-Scotsman, but bible-thumpers certainly seem to follow the teachings of Jesus somewhat less strictly than most Christians I know.
Isn't privatization of government institutions a major part of the Libertarian platform? That would make the sale of FM/FM a libertarian policy regardless of who implemented it.
"private healthcare in the US"
I'd love to hear how private healthcare in the US caused "on-going economic or social disaster."
I'd say it's more of a contributing factor. Take a look at cost-of-care vs outcomes over the last couple of decades and you'll begin to understand.
Isn't that what fuel efficiency regulation is meant to encourage?
Not for nothing, but Japan may be somewhat leery of processing REs in light of their recent brush with nuclear materials. At the very least, it could be politically risky.