Systems are delivered ready-to-use, and the military personnel are there to follow the book to keep them running
Not even close. Former Marine, and current defense contractor here. DoD systems need constant work, and work-arounds. Finding ways to get things done, despite the systems provided, is part of daily military life.
Military branches are generally conservative in nature because they must stick with what works
Not in today's world. What worked in the last war won't work in the next one, and everyone recognizes the need to innovate and be flexible.
Theirs is not develop new doctrine, but to follow the existing doctrine until it's replaced for them.
Doctrine is ever changing, and if it doesn't work, it's abandoned.
You clearly have zero experience with the military. We'd all appreciate it if you just kept quiet instead of using your outdated stereotypes and things you've seen in the movies.
Lot of good that'll do us when Earth gets hit with a large asteroid, as it does periodically. That's why he says this is about hedging our bets, not about human happiness.
The Marines deploy to austere environments, so their requirements are typically a little different. Large rooms like the one you linked might work for the General's briefing in the rear (though I can't imagine a single Marine facility that would pay for something like that), but battalions downrange need something a little smaller. IAAFM (former Marine).
Right. Because I disagree with you, I must be a paid dupe or a stupid no-nothing schmuck. I'm actually an intelligence analyst and do this for a living, but good for you for having a read a book about it. I'll make sure I defer to your expertise in the future.
Tibet is strategically important to China, and I don't foresee them just giving it up because some hippies are holding protests. Tibet holds a huge supply of freshwater that flows into China. It has nothing to do with religion or politics, just natural resources. Similar situation for South China Sea. The US and countries friendly to the US control most of the shipping lanes and ports near China. South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan are all right in China's way. They desperately need North Korea and as much control of other shipping lanes as they can muster. They're not being assholes about Tibet and Taiwan; they're trying to defend themselves and stay alive.
I found it funny too, then found out it's $1,000 per picture per copy. So one picture distributed 10 times would be far more costly than getting a permit.
Then the Google Car, my harddrive, and the Space Shuttle are all robots too, though no one calls them that. The definition from Wikipedia also says it usually looks like a human or animal, so those things and my toaster wouldn't count (though Wikipedia also include nanobots). As I said, it's a broad term that's not well defined.
Tell them that, and they'll point out that they only reason we went was because the Soviet Union was way ahead in the space race for several years and it took many years for us to catch up.
Wikipedia defines a robot as a mechanical device resembling a human or animal. So yes, it can be considered a robot, considering the term is extremely broad and not well defined.
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Besides which, is there any language that is completely dead? Honest question.
Perhaps not. But can you send a corporation to prison?
Clean, light, beautiful, fast.
wouldn't you rather just have a feature phone?
Just because YOU would, don't assume EVERYONE would.
Systems are delivered ready-to-use, and the military personnel are there to follow the book to keep them running
Not even close. Former Marine, and current defense contractor here. DoD systems need constant work, and work-arounds. Finding ways to get things done, despite the systems provided, is part of daily military life.
Military branches are generally conservative in nature because they must stick with what works
Not in today's world. What worked in the last war won't work in the next one, and everyone recognizes the need to innovate and be flexible.
Theirs is not develop new doctrine, but to follow the existing doctrine until it's replaced for them.
Doctrine is ever changing, and if it doesn't work, it's abandoned.
You clearly have zero experience with the military. We'd all appreciate it if you just kept quiet instead of using your outdated stereotypes and things you've seen in the movies.
No. Out of 100 times they say there is a 10% chance of rain, it rains 10 times. Weather models are extraordinarily accurate. You're just clueless.
Anonymity is part of the Internet--
You don't say, Mr. Cocknozzle.
That's exactly what California is proposing to do, and why he made this. It's in TFA, not that anyone here reads them.
Lot of good that'll do us when Earth gets hit with a large asteroid, as it does periodically. That's why he says this is about hedging our bets, not about human happiness.
And procreating, apparently. In a century, I'm pretty sure we could make some of those people on Mars without having to import them all.
Is 99 more than 100?
Reading is hard! Let's go shopping!
If anything its really just the new heads of Thailand flexing their muscles to show that their coup d'etat is the best thing for the country.
I guess you didn't make it all the way through the first sentence where it says this is the FORMER prime minister.
Cool story, bro.
The Marines deploy to austere environments, so their requirements are typically a little different. Large rooms like the one you linked might work for the General's briefing in the rear (though I can't imagine a single Marine facility that would pay for something like that), but battalions downrange need something a little smaller. IAAFM (former Marine).
So I'm a shill for China because I'm a shill for China? It's been really great having an intelligent conversation with you. Have a nice day.
Right. Because I disagree with you, I must be a paid dupe or a stupid no-nothing schmuck. I'm actually an intelligence analyst and do this for a living, but good for you for having a read a book about it. I'll make sure I defer to your expertise in the future.
Tibet is strategically important to China, and I don't foresee them just giving it up because some hippies are holding protests. Tibet holds a huge supply of freshwater that flows into China. It has nothing to do with religion or politics, just natural resources. Similar situation for South China Sea. The US and countries friendly to the US control most of the shipping lanes and ports near China. South Korea, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan are all right in China's way. They desperately need North Korea and as much control of other shipping lanes as they can muster. They're not being assholes about Tibet and Taiwan; they're trying to defend themselves and stay alive.
I found it funny too, then found out it's $1,000 per picture per copy. So one picture distributed 10 times would be far more costly than getting a permit.
Who's the "they" to whom you are referring? TFA makes no mention of F-4s.
Batteries. Just store up internet during the day for night-time use. Done. Alternatively, don't use as much internet while sleeping.
this scenario brings these two theories together, into harmony."
and into direct conflict with observations. I'm going to guess your math is wrong, not that black holes don't exist.
Then the Google Car, my harddrive, and the Space Shuttle are all robots too, though no one calls them that. The definition from Wikipedia also says it usually looks like a human or animal, so those things and my toaster wouldn't count (though Wikipedia also include nanobots). As I said, it's a broad term that's not well defined.
Tell them that, and they'll point out that they only reason we went was because the Soviet Union was way ahead in the space race for several years and it took many years for us to catch up.
Wikipedia defines a robot as a mechanical device resembling a human or animal. So yes, it can be considered a robot, considering the term is extremely broad and not well defined.