...our biggest hurdle that we as a country need to overcome. Not race/gender equality or financial disparity, but the ability of this country to be propelled forward by a system that is representative to the needs of the many, not the powerful.
It would definitely be a first, but it is important to make sure the 'many' don't overwhelm the one. A dictatorship of the many is no better then any other kind. What we are bumping up against are the limits of majority rule.
You spelled out exactly how it works. And this is why the gullible people who believe there are differences between the two factions are a bunch of idiots. The 'parties' are a team. One plays offense, the other defense, and then they swap.
I am willing to sacrifice 'efficiency' for more flexible fuel choices. The infrastructure for hydrogen will always be far too fragile to be practical, unless somebody invents a portable home distillery version to produce the fuel, but even then there's too much black box technology involved. Diesels and jets running on algae based fuels is probably the path of least resistance from a practicality viewpoint. The typical short term thinking bean counters have a different opinion.
Google will receive an NSL or equivalent to cripple such a thing and pull it from the play store if it becomes a hindrance, and of course they will comply.
is a weapon, and thus regulated. You are permitted your semi-automatic peashooters, but don't try to buy and use a 20mm Gatling gun without attracting unwanted attention.
Your only peaceful solution is your vote. If that is not respected, then I guess all bets are off. If the New York cops are any indication, you're in for a long fight.
Do trival things like FCC regulations mean nothing ?!?!
Maybe to Janet Jackson and Howard Stern's former employers, but they are a trivial part of doing business, and actually perform a sort of free advertizing service in the process.
There definitely IS a reasonable expectation of privacy in the first case.
That expectation can only bring disappointment. Always assume the worst. You will be backed up by precedence going all the way back to ancient times. Privacy gets no respect in the crowd, never did
Citing "Australia right now" in support of "Global Warming" (also known as "Climate Change") is ridiculous...
Eh, maybe so, but you know what happens if you don't stop scratching that rash...
We over-produce and waste most of what we do. I would think a bit of prudence would be in order. Nobody has to suffer for it. But our present system precludes all that. Never mind the rocky shore, full steam ahead!
Why not? What has changed? I used to think the internet could be used to affect election results. The numbers prove me wrong every time. There is nothing unusual happening at this time.
Evidence? Who needs evidence? We do everything on faith! It is the universal motivator. Evidence is for dweeb accountants and bureaucrats.
And if you were in Australia right now, you might not be so casual about the global warming thing. Down there the numbers are a bit more impressive than what is happening to flyover country.
Screw all that.. Just make them pay the tax like everybody else. Religion is a multi-billion dollar business. If you can't tune out, it is not their problem.
The only thing that keeps them from being able to say "Vote for Joe Blow or you will go to hell" is their tax exemption... Don't tax the churches, it removes the gag order on what they can say in the public forum!
I guess you don't believe in free speech, huh? I don't see anything forcing you to believe what they say, do you? In other words, are you not free to ignore and mock them? That would be far better than gagging anybody.
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...our biggest hurdle that we as a country need to overcome. Not race/gender equality or financial disparity, but the ability of this country to be propelled forward by a system that is representative to the needs of the many, not the powerful.
It would definitely be a first, but it is important to make sure the 'many' don't overwhelm the one. A dictatorship of the many is no better then any other kind. What we are bumping up against are the limits of majority rule.
...Republicans quickly turn into socialists whenever it benefits Big Oil.
No. Both factions turn into 'socialists' whenever it benefits Big Business. Do not single out the republicans. You're just playing their game.
You need to vote for candidates that aren't owned by the financiers, and you have to stop reelecting the ones who are. It's pretty straight up.
You spelled out exactly how it works. And this is why the gullible people who believe there are differences between the two factions are a bunch of idiots. The 'parties' are a team. One plays offense, the other defense, and then they swap.
It means the FDA will have something to say about it..
Most of the wiring in my house is copper. Everything is electricity.... or is it magnetism... gravity?
I am willing to sacrifice 'efficiency' for more flexible fuel choices. The infrastructure for hydrogen will always be far too fragile to be practical, unless somebody invents a portable home distillery version to produce the fuel, but even then there's too much black box technology involved. Diesels and jets running on algae based fuels is probably the path of least resistance from a practicality viewpoint. The typical short term thinking bean counters have a different opinion.
Let them have the damn pony. Then they can clean up the shit and pay for the vet.
The best system will be like some places do with bikes now. You swipe your library card and use the 'transport pod' to go where you're going.
As soon as it encounters a pattern it is not designed to handle, it can bring the vehicle to a stop.
Well that would suck if it happened while crossing the railroad tracks.
The 'crowd', as in the madness thereof
I was speaking of the collective, which is kind of synonymous
The FBI is lying.
And?
In case nobody has noticed, liars are highly rewarded. In fact, I'm thinking of becoming one myself. The opportunities look fantastic!
Google will receive an NSL or equivalent to cripple such a thing and pull it from the play store if it becomes a hindrance, and of course they will comply.
Most people are in denial of who the 'terrorists' are. Terrorism is a top level function. It only gets physical with the grunts.
a Stingray-type device...
is a weapon, and thus regulated. You are permitted your semi-automatic peashooters, but don't try to buy and use a 20mm Gatling gun without attracting unwanted attention.
Your only peaceful solution is your vote. If that is not respected, then I guess all bets are off. If the New York cops are any indication, you're in for a long fight.
Do trival things like FCC regulations mean nothing ?!?!
Maybe to Janet Jackson and Howard Stern's former employers, but they are a trivial part of doing business, and actually perform a sort of free advertizing service in the process.
I always thought that a cop who violates ones rights should share the jail cell. Until we put a price on it, nothing is going to change.
Statistics show that people prefer bacon more than privacy. So until they vote 'respect for privacy' into office, you all can forget about it.
There definitely IS a reasonable expectation of privacy in the first case.
That expectation can only bring disappointment. Always assume the worst. You will be backed up by precedence going all the way back to ancient times. Privacy gets no respect in the crowd, never did
Citing "Australia right now" in support of "Global Warming" (also known as "Climate Change") is ridiculous...
Eh, maybe so, but you know what happens if you don't stop scratching that rash...
We over-produce and waste most of what we do. I would think a bit of prudence would be in order. Nobody has to suffer for it. But our present system precludes all that. Never mind the rocky shore, full steam ahead!
This time it won't work.
Why not? What has changed? I used to think the internet could be used to affect election results. The numbers prove me wrong every time. There is nothing unusual happening at this time.
Evidence? Who needs evidence? We do everything on faith! It is the universal motivator. Evidence is for dweeb accountants and bureaucrats.
And if you were in Australia right now, you might not be so casual about the global warming thing. Down there the numbers are a bit more impressive than what is happening to flyover country.
Screw all that.. Just make them pay the tax like everybody else. Religion is a multi-billion dollar business. If you can't tune out, it is not their problem.
I don't think I'd expect the same streaming services if I moved to another country...
The internet makes that entirely possible, and it is most important not to allow any blockage because of economic/political ambitions and corruption.
The only thing that keeps them from being able to say "Vote for Joe Blow or you will go to hell" is their tax exemption... Don't tax the churches, it removes the gag order on what they can say in the public forum!
I guess you don't believe in free speech, huh? I don't see anything forcing you to believe what they say, do you? In other words, are you not free to ignore and mock them? That would be far better than gagging anybody.
I doubt he was talking about low ranking small fries. Be assured that a moral person won't get very far in any of this business.