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  1. Re:rich people problems on AMD's Radeon R9 290X Review · · Score: 1

    For most it is grinding WoW or grind the couch watching reality TV.

  2. Re:153 GOP voted to default on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Printing money is a problem too. Getting rid of the Fed does no good if you don't get rid of the rampant spending. Bring the military and entitlement spending down to less then what we tax in a year (so maybe raise taxes along with cutting spending!) and then we can address the issues with the Fed.

  3. Re:MONEY WHERE THE MOUTH IS on 8 US States Pushing For 3.3 Million Electric Cars · · Score: 1

    Somehow reading your comment makes me feel that you'er under 25 and was raised getting a trophy for just showing up.

    I know that this comment was an ad hominem attack and didn't really add much. But I couldn't over look this comment: "since buying an electric car is a huge service to our nation shouldn't the charging be free of costs?" - Really? that's a "huge" service? and for it, everyone else should subsidize your driving?

  4. Re:Uh... anyone check electric grid capacity? on 8 US States Pushing For 3.3 Million Electric Cars · · Score: 1

    Economy in a hole? You mean setting record levels in all areas besides employment, right?

  5. Re:still doesn't compute on 8 US States Pushing For 3.3 Million Electric Cars · · Score: 1

    It is just feel like forever.

  6. Re:Really doesn't compute on 8 US States Pushing For 3.3 Million Electric Cars · · Score: 1

    Make special license plates and parking spots for Electric Cars. Give the same fine for parking in an electric spot as parking in a handicapped spot.

  7. Re:Simple on Why Johnny Can't Speak: a Cost of Paywalled Research · · Score: 1

    And if you couldn't charge for the convenience, there would be none.

  8. Re:how is a "Tesla store" not a dealership? on Would-Be Tesla Owners Jump Through Hoops To Skirt Wacky Texas Rules · · Score: 1

    Auto Companies would LOVE to deregulate the laws the protect Indeprendent Dealerships. Problem is, that local Car Dealerships have a LOT of influence in local elections. Thus, they were able to legislate protection for their industry that should have died out in the 50s.

  9. Re:Mobile OSes should make IAP budgeting easier on The Battle For the Game Industry's Soul · · Score: 1

    True. However, I am not a betting man, but I'd wager that MORE people don't budget properly then DO.

  10. Re:1 week is more than enough on Teachers Get 1 Week To Test Tech Giants' Hour of Code · · Score: 1

    Yeah, but they've known about the other lessons all year long!

  11. Re:PC Games waning death spiral on The Battle For the Game Industry's Soul · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I think he's right. People don't add up the $2 charges to a grand total. It isn't just these games, it's convenience stores, Starbucks, etc. People don't realize that the $2 Candy Bar after work costs them ~$500 a year or that the Starbucks in the morning costs them ~$150 a month.

  12. Re:1 week is more than enough on Teachers Get 1 Week To Test Tech Giants' Hour of Code · · Score: 1

    Just came to post this.

    Planning to teach a 1 hour lesson shouldn't take more than a few hours. A week is cutting it close, but there is still ample time to prep for the lesson.

  13. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Better way to put it is:

    Republicans are concerned with the costs of food stamps; not so much about the costs of Farm Subsidies. Welfare for the poor? No. Corporate welfare? Yes.

  14. Re:well, that is the point. on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Thank You you fucking son of a bitch

  15. Re:153 GOP voted to default on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    The US National Debt is held in T-Bonds (Treasury Bonds) as the video discusses. If we reduced Government spending to less then the Tax Revenue, then the Surplus each year could be used to purchase back the T-Bonds, thus lowering the National Debt. Or could be held to fund next years governmental spending so new T-Bonds would not need to be issued.

    Could this be done over night? No. But over time (10, 15, 30 years)? sure.

    Of course, this brings up a major issue - If 16 Trillion isn't being held in T-Bonds and is pushed back out into the Markets, suddenly the value of circulating dollars would drop. This would probably be a bigger problem then the National Debt.

  16. Re:well, that is the point. on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    What do you call assuming people who can't work are people who wont work? Retarded or Republican?

    Also, How does paying for people who DO WORK, but don't make near enough to pay for health insurance factor in? That is what the ACA primarily takes care of - expanding Medicaid to cover the "working poor".

  17. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    It isn't just for the top 1-5%. I am FAR from that and I had an amazing plan when I worked for an Engineering Firm.

  18. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    I was just making the point that when you make an argument, you need to clarify and not use terms like "better" without saying for whom. Because then you end up arguing in circles.

  19. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Or it could work like Medicaid & Private insurance (Which is what it is!)

  20. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Just an FYI: The Federal Government cannot constitutionally provide Healthcare. They can provide money for the States to provide healthcare (this is Medicare and Medicaid). But they cannot provide it themselves.

  21. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Better for SOME individuals within that society - not all individuals.

  22. Re: Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Given the recent successes of Congress, yes.

  23. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    That's exactly it. That's why people with money come to the the US from all over the world for their medical care. But, if you can't afford a good plan, then it's a horrible system for you.

  24. Re: Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    The States can bypass Congress if they really wanted an Amendment.

  25. Re:Thank goodness on US Government Shutdown Ends · · Score: 1

    Not always. My job makes us re-select every year, when they have the option of changing plans.