This is why I like Ubuntu's method of using sequential letters. I can never remember the version number, but if anyone asks me what version I use, I just say Intrepid Ibex.
You seriously think an average person can actually disarm and counterattack someone who is wielding a knife?
Well, isn't this the logic the anti-gun right people use? Don't carry a gun because it can be taken away from you. Why can't the same apply to the other guy?
And that getting close actually benefits him?
Uh, you kinda HAVE to get in close to stab someone. You know, like arms distance or thereabouts.
The ultimate truth is well known: When facing an adversary always employ equal or superior force.
I seem to remember saying something to this effect. The defender has a better chance if he is armed and well-trained. Thank you for agreeing with me.
You, as an individual, are fucked because you are statistically insignificant.
No, I as an individual am not. I am a former Marine with a concealed carry permit, martial arts training, and carry both knife and gun whenever I am out. The OTHER guy is the one who is fucked.
If you happen to fall off the "no crime" curve, you are fucked and required to be a victim for the Greater Good.
Promise me that when that statement makes sense to me, you will put me out of my misery.
And first to crash, no doubt. I'll take the one that's more stable and standards compliant, even if it is slightly slower (not that I'm taking MS's word on this).
I also served, 7+ years active duty Marine Corps, and I continue to hold the highest admiration of those who serve, in any of the services.
That being said, it is a sad fact that the US has a long history of using the military and the CIA to bully uncooperative countries, overthrow their leaders, establish US friendly dictatorships, and support their campaigns. As individuals, US service members are of the highest caliber and I wouldn't want to work with anyone else. As a group, we get associated with the worst our country does.
Might have something to do with the growing world population and decreasing stocks of fossil fuels. But as long as you can cheaply fill up your SUV, I guess there's no cause for alarm.
I'd have to see some good apples-to-apples comparisons for this before I believe it. With no formal training and average weapons available on the street, killing with both and knife and gun are hard. Unless you are at point-blank range, many untrained shooters are not very good (pulling the trigger, improper sight alignment, reflexive shooting during height of adrenaline rush, etc.) Stabbing takes little skill, but getting in close leaves the attacker open to disarming and counterattack. In either case, the defender has a better chance at survival if he himself is also armed, and preferably better trained.
No, the REAL problem here is knife sheaths. They're the enablers that let thugs carry the knives in the first place. Tax the sheaths, and no one will be able to carry their knives around, and hence will not be able to stab people. Flawless.
It's quite amazing this guy figured out the underlying cause of an amazingly complex set of interrelated processes in society. They should get this guy working on the economy so he can tell us the one thing we need to do to get out of the recession.
Maybe we should just pick up some rocks on the Moon and fire them at the debris. We could build a base there to mine and build rocks of the appropriate size and man the launchers. Won't be easy work, living on the moon. It can be a harsh mistress.
I hope it's done safely and wisely, but it desperately needs to be done. BTW, the image in the article looks like the kml feed from STRATCOM reported in/. back in Sept 08.
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I just have to wonder what they'll do when X comes up.
TFA says 3 crew members. If there's an additional 15 GGW up there, then I'd be making every excuse to stay inside too.
Why didn't they just reverse the polarity on the shields? Do I have to think of everything myself?
This is why I like Ubuntu's method of using sequential letters. I can never remember the version number, but if anyone asks me what version I use, I just say Intrepid Ibex.
You really should take heed. I hear he's a lyrical poet. He's from Miami, in case you didn't know it.
You seriously think an average person can actually disarm and counterattack someone who is wielding a knife?
Well, isn't this the logic the anti-gun right people use? Don't carry a gun because it can be taken away from you. Why can't the same apply to the other guy?
And that getting close actually benefits him?
Uh, you kinda HAVE to get in close to stab someone. You know, like arms distance or thereabouts.
The ultimate truth is well known: When facing an adversary always employ equal or superior force.
I seem to remember saying something to this effect. The defender has a better chance if he is armed and well-trained. Thank you for agreeing with me.
You, as an individual, are fucked because you are statistically insignificant.
No, I as an individual am not. I am a former Marine with a concealed carry permit, martial arts training, and carry both knife and gun whenever I am out. The OTHER guy is the one who is fucked.
If you happen to fall off the "no crime" curve, you are fucked and required to be a victim for the Greater Good.
Promise me that when that statement makes sense to me, you will put me out of my misery.
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And first to crash, no doubt. I'll take the one that's more stable and standards compliant, even if it is slightly slower (not that I'm taking MS's word on this).
I also served, 7+ years active duty Marine Corps, and I continue to hold the highest admiration of those who serve, in any of the services.
That being said, it is a sad fact that the US has a long history of using the military and the CIA to bully uncooperative countries, overthrow their leaders, establish US friendly dictatorships, and support their campaigns. As individuals, US service members are of the highest caliber and I wouldn't want to work with anyone else. As a group, we get associated with the worst our country does.
That joke makes me very sad. I have a genius IQ, and yet I can't grant wishes.
Might have something to do with the growing world population and decreasing stocks of fossil fuels. But as long as you can cheaply fill up your SUV, I guess there's no cause for alarm.
Because quickly charging our iPods is the biggest problem we face in this growing energy crisis.
That's a good word. I'd save it for racism or the holocaust, but hey!
Just tax the rocks. Problem solved.
I'd have to see some good apples-to-apples comparisons for this before I believe it. With no formal training and average weapons available on the street, killing with both and knife and gun are hard. Unless you are at point-blank range, many untrained shooters are not very good (pulling the trigger, improper sight alignment, reflexive shooting during height of adrenaline rush, etc.) Stabbing takes little skill, but getting in close leaves the attacker open to disarming and counterattack. In either case, the defender has a better chance at survival if he himself is also armed, and preferably better trained.
Wow, ANOTHER genius who determined the single factor in a complex problem. Simply amazing.
No, the REAL problem here is knife sheaths. They're the enablers that let thugs carry the knives in the first place. Tax the sheaths, and no one will be able to carry their knives around, and hence will not be able to stab people. Flawless.
It's quite amazing this guy figured out the underlying cause of an amazingly complex set of interrelated processes in society. They should get this guy working on the economy so he can tell us the one thing we need to do to get out of the recession.
Well, obviously. I mean, anyone who knows cayenne8 could tell you that!
Maybe we should just pick up some rocks on the Moon and fire them at the debris. We could build a base there to mine and build rocks of the appropriate size and man the launchers. Won't be easy work, living on the moon. It can be a harsh mistress.
I hope it's done safely and wisely, but it desperately needs to be done. BTW, the image in the article looks like the kml feed from STRATCOM reported in /. back in Sept 08.
http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/09/05/1231228
Wow, that's some reception. I didn't realize you got Fox on your planet.
NO ONE expects the Spanish Inquisition!
I remember rotary dials...does that mean I can stay on your lawn?
Who would have thought that Darth Vader was Luke Skywalker's father?