I'll take it even further and point out that "God" was added to the pledge of allegiance and the national motto "In God We Trust" was adopted in response to the "godless communists" making the intent as an endorsement of religion pretty straight-foward.
Thank you. The adoption of the motto was a clear statement that the US is a christian nation, not a godless (communist) nation.
I don't like ketchup either. Do you assume that I believe I'm part of some righteous boycott of tomato products when I ask for my burger without ketchup?
I absolutely agree, and everyone here is way too tough on Dr. Bob. A few years ago I had a severe case of Bonus Eruptus. It was so bad some days I just couldn't get out of bed. One trip to a chiropractor (his name was Nick), and I was pretty much cured. Those adjustments were a life saver.
It's sad how far down the shitter we are, namely past the point of no return. If the supreme court ruled against these invasive searches, it would stop, but scotus almost always sides with the federal government. If travelers protested by not travelling by air it would stop, but that certainly isn't going to happen. All the budget problems won't stop it, the government would sooner cut education than "defense." It's not realistic to see a genuine concerted effort by the majority of the public to stop this. Sure there are stories that infuriate the populace from time to time, but generally speaking those stories are quickly forgotten, with the occasional token legislation to treat a symptom of the disease, but not the disease itself. Say what you will about the tea party (I find most of their ideals reprehensible), but they are the only party for a long time who have motivated private citizens to become politically active. While I may not agree with the legislation they try to push through, I have a great deal of respect for them, in that they actively get involved with flaws they perceive in the government rather than grumble about standing in line to get scanned or the latest TSA faux pas.
When I see nypd officers dressed in fatigues with M16's patrolling Penn Station on a daily basis, the first thing that comes to mind is police state. Just because it isn't as bad as some other countries (yet) doesn't imply that we are not living in a police state.
I'm afraid you are one who is wrong, just plain wrong. Look up John Marshall and judicial review. Interestingly enough judicial review didn't become an issue until most of the founding fathers were gone. Also interesting is that the ruling that brought judicial review to the forefront went ignored by Jackson.
the problem is that the FF had no idea how large this country would be and what kinds of problems go with scales of this large. there was nothing in their time to give them any clue about how this would extrapolate.
Nonsense. The founders may have been many things but stupid wasn't one of them. The country vastly expanded shortly after the US was founded, and expanded by some of the founding fathers themselves.
Hint 1: You are the one in control.
Hint 2: You are the epitome of the problem. Instead of complaining about the problem and ignoring it by avoiding it why don't you try to help solve it?
I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head, and the reason the US doesn't like spending its capital in the US is fairly simple: it's cheaper to buy outside the US, and people are too short sighted to see how they will end up paying for it in spades down the line. Put a stop to importing products manufactured in slave labor conditions with comparable pay that would be considered downright criminal in the US and it may start to become cheaper to spend the capital in the US. This will almost certainly never happen though.
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France is still a superpower. Any country that can wipe out the earth's population is a superpower.
I'll take it even further and point out that "God" was added to the pledge of allegiance and the national motto "In God We Trust" was adopted in response to the "godless communists" making the intent as an endorsement of religion pretty straight-foward.
Thank you. The adoption of the motto was a clear statement that the US is a christian nation, not a godless (communist) nation.
You seem to underestimate the US government's ability to enforce bullshit laws outside of their jurisdiction.
I don't like ketchup either. Do you assume that I believe I'm part of some righteous boycott of tomato products when I ask for my burger without ketchup?
Yes.
This may be off topic but by far the most informative post I've read so far.
I absolutely agree, and everyone here is way too tough on Dr. Bob. A few years ago I had a severe case of Bonus Eruptus. It was so bad some days I just couldn't get out of bed. One trip to a chiropractor (his name was Nick), and I was pretty much cured. Those adjustments were a life saver.
It's sad how far down the shitter we are, namely past the point of no return. If the supreme court ruled against these invasive searches, it would stop, but scotus almost always sides with the federal government. If travelers protested by not travelling by air it would stop, but that certainly isn't going to happen. All the budget problems won't stop it, the government would sooner cut education than "defense." It's not realistic to see a genuine concerted effort by the majority of the public to stop this. Sure there are stories that infuriate the populace from time to time, but generally speaking those stories are quickly forgotten, with the occasional token legislation to treat a symptom of the disease, but not the disease itself. Say what you will about the tea party (I find most of their ideals reprehensible), but they are the only party for a long time who have motivated private citizens to become politically active. While I may not agree with the legislation they try to push through, I have a great deal of respect for them, in that they actively get involved with flaws they perceive in the government rather than grumble about standing in line to get scanned or the latest TSA faux pas.
When people get arrested for selling ipad cases, I don't think opening up fake apple stores is such a good idea if you value your life/freedom.
When I see nypd officers dressed in fatigues with M16's patrolling Penn Station on a daily basis, the first thing that comes to mind is police state. Just because it isn't as bad as some other countries (yet) doesn't imply that we are not living in a police state.
On the contrary, humans breed the most when resources are at a min
The failure of the US government to act on behalf of the interests of the greater good of its citizens lies with said citizens.
CDs have been around since the 60's (invented in 1965). They didn't really come into the market until 1980 though so it can make the list.
I still rs232 for the joypad in my mame arcade cabinet.
Ebola and its "gentle sister burn out so quickly that it is difficult for it to become a pandemic.
Ha, That little adenovirus is nothing an adjustment can't fix.
The flatlanders invented the circle long before the wheel.
Not when that is the only real check. A president, representative, or senator doesn't enjoy lifelong tenure like a supreme court justice does.
I'm afraid you are one who is wrong, just plain wrong. Look up John Marshall and judicial review. Interestingly enough judicial review didn't become an issue until most of the founding fathers were gone. Also interesting is that the ruling that brought judicial review to the forefront went ignored by Jackson.
the problem is that the FF had no idea how large this country would be and what kinds of problems go with scales of this large. there was nothing in their time to give them any clue about how this would extrapolate.
Nonsense. The founders may have been many things but stupid wasn't one of them. The country vastly expanded shortly after the US was founded, and expanded by some of the founding fathers themselves.
A whole lot less. When idling they typically run under 100 mW.
While I don't agree with this at all, I don't think the parent post merits a troll mod either.
Also it's entirely safe, no risk whatsoever.
Hint 1: You are the one in control. Hint 2: You are the epitome of the problem. Instead of complaining about the problem and ignoring it by avoiding it why don't you try to help solve it?
Right, cause it isn't like the United States hasn't fucked anyone over for our own advancement.
I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head, and the reason the US doesn't like spending its capital in the US is fairly simple: it's cheaper to buy outside the US, and people are too short sighted to see how they will end up paying for it in spades down the line. Put a stop to importing products manufactured in slave labor conditions with comparable pay that would be considered downright criminal in the US and it may start to become cheaper to spend the capital in the US. This will almost certainly never happen though.