Build the base on the moon, when it's up and running, put a big motor under it and launch the whole thing to Mars. Big old Winnebago... What would look cooler?
Well, you know, it would just be interesting to see you make a feeble effort to stop denying it and... oh, how can I put it this time?... transcend the barriers you put up. barriers... barriers.. Hmm... BOX! That's it! Get out! It's on fire!
The "illegals" (plus the people still down there) are entitled to the atonement you must pay for propping up all those tin pot dictators they have been, and are still trying (*cough* Honduras) to get rid of for the last hundred years. Obviously you're not respecting their borders, are you now? Yep, it's all one way with you people. That hasn't changed for millennia. Kick the dog, and shoot him when he bites back.
And is it really true that freedom of movement is a 'lefty' thing? Or is just because I think such freedom should be all inclusive? See, because I know this whole equality thing (especially regarding place of birth, apparently) doesn't really appeal to your crowd. So, I was just asking out of curiosity.
And what happens when the police routinely bungle cases to the point that no one can be prosecuted?
Already happens far too frequently. And in many cases, they are nothing more than a regularly scheduled shakedown, not meant to go to court. Sorry, I believe the overall cost/benefit ratio favors only short term employment in this business. The aspirations of a career are just too corrupting. And if other countries can require three to four years of training and a college education for cops, we should to. Hell, you need eight years to be a doctor. Let's put the cops through the same rigors, stronger ones considering the nature of the job. And still throw them out after their tour is up. Maybe that might help weed out the bullying riffraff the job attracts. This should not be desirable work. It has already been said a thousand times, the people who want the job are the least qualified.
All public sector jobs should have very high turnover. It shouldn't be a career, it's a service. We have to treat it that way. And probably it should be a mandatory service, so it's not just lowlifes who take the job. Just do it and get the hell out! Make room for the next guy.
Well, the American cops are just going to learn how to treat everybody the same regardless how 'different' people are. I don't want bigots on the force, or in any other official position. We have to rout them out post haste.
Then start them with military boot camp and three years in the Corp. That's plenty of time to learn when not to shoot. This twenty year stuff in public service has to go. It just gets too corrupt.
The going rule seems to be, there is no such thing as self defense against a cop, or probably any other agent of the government. I don't blame the cops. Like everybody else they do what they can get away with. And that is our problem. Only we can fix it.
Nope, no careers. That's where half the problem is. It has to be a public service. In and out, nobody gets hurt... Doesn't mean we can't consult them for advice.
You know the routine. This is where voter resolutions come in. You gotta get enough people to get up and demand it be put on the (electronic) ballot. Ironic, ain't it?
The problem didn't present itself to the 'right people' at the time. Step on the wrong toes, and you will get a very swift reaction. It's not like they didn't know...
But I sure wish the public would demand going back to big black magic markers and paper. And for those of you (you know who you are:-)) who want to bring back the really old days and it turn it into a literacy test, make them write the name of the person they are voting for. With the way elections have turned out the last few times, it is time to seriously consider the fraud committed with these machines. I have a very hard time believing the crooks we have in office are what we really voted for.
Well, if it was me, I would open a kitchen instead of a zoo and have all those animals on my plate, not in cage. I'm not sure if that is liberal or conservative, republican or democrat. I only look for good taste.
The people who take their children to the range and teach proper handling and shooting are not the people committing crimes with firearms that the police must deal with.
I am becoming more convinced that the only way to possibly get good cops who will speak up is through conscription, a three year *tour of duty*, then a small severance check and a goodbye kiss on the cheek.. I mean, if we are going to militarize them, we may as well do it right.
Yes, it goes both ways, but we are supposed to expect better from the cops. Right or wrong their example will be noted and followed. And no cop has any right to compel anything from me, nothing at all, not even ID without just cause, which better be the first words coming out of his mouth. The people who don't see the forest for the trees are those who write off their bad behavior as just an 'isolated incident'. It is not isolated, it permeates all authoritarian systems where there is limited oversight. The so-called 'good cops' who remain silent are no damn good at all. It's a tough job, but nobody forces them to take it. Maybe we should change that, start conscripting people so we can get some good ones who know how to accept authority reluctantly and use it wisely. Right now we are just rewarding bullies.
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Build the base on the moon, when it's up and running, put a big motor under it and launch the whole thing to Mars. Big old Winnebago... What would look cooler?
Well, you know, it would just be interesting to see you make a feeble effort to stop denying it and... oh, how can I put it this time?... transcend the barriers you put up. barriers... barriers.. Hmm... BOX! That's it! Get out! It's on fire!
Just switch the keyboard in the control panel...
And furthermore!
The "illegals" (plus the people still down there) are entitled to the atonement you must pay for propping up all those tin pot dictators they have been, and are still trying (*cough* Honduras) to get rid of for the last hundred years. Obviously you're not respecting their borders, are you now? Yep, it's all one way with you people. That hasn't changed for millennia. Kick the dog, and shoot him when he bites back.
And is it really true that freedom of movement is a 'lefty' thing? Or is just because I think such freedom should be all inclusive? See, because I know this whole equality thing (especially regarding place of birth, apparently) doesn't really appeal to your crowd. So, I was just asking out of curiosity.
And what happens when the police routinely bungle cases to the point that no one can be prosecuted?
Already happens far too frequently. And in many cases, they are nothing more than a regularly scheduled shakedown, not meant to go to court. Sorry, I believe the overall cost/benefit ratio favors only short term employment in this business. The aspirations of a career are just too corrupting. And if other countries can require three to four years of training and a college education for cops, we should to. Hell, you need eight years to be a doctor. Let's put the cops through the same rigors, stronger ones considering the nature of the job. And still throw them out after their tour is up. Maybe that might help weed out the bullying riffraff the job attracts. This should not be desirable work. It has already been said a thousand times, the people who want the job are the least qualified.
Oh nothing...
Oh lordy! Everybody's a critic. I was really just saying that some parents are lousy teachers... Please, officer, don't shoot!
All public sector jobs should have very high turnover. It shouldn't be a career, it's a service. We have to treat it that way. And probably it should be a mandatory service, so it's not just lowlifes who take the job. Just do it and get the hell out! Make room for the next guy.
Well, the American cops are just going to learn how to treat everybody the same regardless how 'different' people are. I don't want bigots on the force, or in any other official position. We have to rout them out post haste.
Then start them with military boot camp and three years in the Corp. That's plenty of time to learn when not to shoot. This twenty year stuff in public service has to go. It just gets too corrupt.
The going rule seems to be, there is no such thing as self defense against a cop, or probably any other agent of the government. I don't blame the cops. Like everybody else they do what they can get away with. And that is our problem. Only we can fix it.
Find your treasure yet? It's gotta be down there somewhere. Did you too forget to make that left at Albuquerque?
we should copy europe...
Gee! Ya think? Happy to see you're so on the ball there, my dearest friend :-)
They're holding out for the next version. One bug at a time keeps the upgrade treadmill running full speed.
Nope, no careers. That's where half the problem is. It has to be a public service. In and out, nobody gets hurt... Doesn't mean we can't consult them for advice.
You know the routine. This is where voter resolutions come in. You gotta get enough people to get up and demand it be put on the (electronic) ballot. Ironic, ain't it?
The problem didn't present itself to the 'right people' at the time. Step on the wrong toes, and you will get a very swift reaction. It's not like they didn't know...
Maybe it's too much to ASCII, but could you translate your into common English please?
While I am sure there is "racism" out there, it isn't the real problem.
Wow!
But I sure wish the public would demand going back to big black magic markers and paper. And for those of you (you know who you are:-)) who want to bring back the really old days and it turn it into a literacy test, make them write the name of the person they are voting for. With the way elections have turned out the last few times, it is time to seriously consider the fraud committed with these machines. I have a very hard time believing the crooks we have in office are what we really voted for.
Well, if it was me, I would open a kitchen instead of a zoo and have all those animals on my plate, not in cage. I'm not sure if that is liberal or conservative, republican or democrat. I only look for good taste.
:-) Thanks for the show, dude! This must be one of your good days..
The people who take their children to the range and teach proper handling and shooting are not the people committing crimes with firearms that the police must deal with.
Right?
I am becoming more convinced that the only way to possibly get good cops who will speak up is through conscription, a three year *tour of duty*, then a small severance check and a goodbye kiss on the cheek.. I mean, if we are going to militarize them, we may as well do it right.
Yes, it goes both ways, but we are supposed to expect better from the cops. Right or wrong their example will be noted and followed. And no cop has any right to compel anything from me, nothing at all, not even ID without just cause, which better be the first words coming out of his mouth. The people who don't see the forest for the trees are those who write off their bad behavior as just an 'isolated incident'. It is not isolated, it permeates all authoritarian systems where there is limited oversight. The so-called 'good cops' who remain silent are no damn good at all. It's a tough job, but nobody forces them to take it. Maybe we should change that, start conscripting people so we can get some good ones who know how to accept authority reluctantly and use it wisely. Right now we are just rewarding bullies.