How long do you think it would take to get a couple coal gasification plants?
Think about it.
About as long as it would take to make sure Sen. Robert "Sheets" Byrd can get the first plant named after him, and all of them entirely located in West Virginia. . .
Actually, the number is around $100K, not 75K, and that's due to the cap on Social Security Tax.
If you're just talking Income Tax, the percentage goes up by income, period, subject to deductions.
TOTAL taxes may differ, but you're comparing apples and oranges, and also not considering state differentials. . .
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Alas, it appears that Ledger stared a little too deeply into the abyss in his preparation to play the Joker.
The performance I saw, was not Ledger acting the role. Ledger BECAME the Joker. . . and he never came back fully. . .
Problem is, drop an LED lamp, and the worst you have to do sweep it up and throw it away.
Drop and break a CFL, and you have a hazmat situation. . .
Ever read the EPA guidelines on cleaning up broken CFLs ??? ???
Illuminating, indeed. . .
Except there have been "comfort pallets" with regular airline seats, and have been for years.
And there is an entire FLEET of VIP jets, from biz-jets up to 747-class birds for them to use.
Converting a CONEX container to a flying office, with a couple of bunks and a worktable, that's reasonable. Even comm hookups make sense.
But there's a massive difference between a comfortable work environment you can roll into the cargo bay of an airlifter, and this boondoggle. . read the details: 68K for change of table wood and seat leather color ?? That's a complete and utter waste of taxpayer money. .
True. In my experience, the jobs they hate are already filled with their own ticking time bombs.
Of course, we refer to those as "managers", especially when they're not particularly competent. . .
I know a guy who actually BRAGGED that he had a constantly-running time-bomb program in his network's systems, that would activate if he DIDN'T log in every so often and re-set the counter.
Mind you, this was 15 + years ago, but he was technically competent on other programming, so I have no reason to believe he couldn't have done it. Whether he actually did it, or was merely blustering, I guess we'll never know. But his description of how he supposedly did it was plausbile enough, given the technology of the time. . . .
Let's see. . .
"Right next to your home". But only for very large values of "right next to", not to mention several miles of solid rock.
Ever see where Yucca Mountain IS ? The middle of the RED FLAG training range, and close to the infamous Area 51.
I'd say that nobody lives close enough to make a difference.
Oh, BTW, they also used to test nuclear weapons in that general area, I've read. So radioactive remains of nukes that have been popped off is fine, but deeply-buried ceramic-embedded low-yield waste is not ?
Methinks you need to recalibrate your personal threat-meter: it's apparentely running on the "fictional" setting . . .
Somehow, I have a hard time believing a site called "The Centrist" would have a line on what Conservatives are thinking.
The site is centrist in aggregate, but writers may (gasp!) think for themselves. I am aa conservative and that essay is written from the standpoint of a conservative. But that's okay, totally ignore the point and attack the domain name.
Names have meaning. If I was running a site to attract CONSERVATIVES, I'd name it something like "The Conservative". And "Centrist" is a slippery term: I've seen many who are far left of center claim to be centrists, and likewise on the right. . .
I've read the essays on the site. One author describes himself as "fiscally conservative and socially libertarian". There's a term for that: Libertarian, either small-l or large-L flavor. Another is a lawyer who does not state their politics, and the third prides themselves on being a curmudgeon and hates all politicians.
"Ed" claims he is a conservative, but claims the Republicans aren't conservative. While technically true, especially recently (I'd call the current administration Christian Nationalist, and anything but conservative. ..), I would say that the GOP is the home of the vast majority of conservatives of all flavors, simply because the near lockstep multiple-groupthink of the Democrats is anathema to them, and that liberal Republicans (Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, for example) may be loathed by those on the right, but aren't blackballed like Zell Miller or Joe Lieberman were by the Democrats.
A quick review of the political spectrum:
Conservative * * * *Centrist * * * *Liberal
Laughably simpleminded of you, but given your "hurf durf look at the domain name!" attempt above, I expected no less. Neoconservatism is huge-government and assholish foreign policy. That's not conservatism, but it's what Bush and others like him espouse. (I find it funny that they call themselves "Reagan Republicans"; personally I'd think that being a Goldwater Republican would be something of value, not some pejorative like "Reagan Republican".)
Goldwater was one of the pioneers of modern American Conservatism along with Buckley, but it was Reagan that led the charge into power. And, frankly, Goldwater's days of leading the Conservative Movement are in the ancient past, in the eyes of most conservative voters, who were kids or teens at best when Goldwater was at his peak, during the Kennedy years. ..
Neocon ? Isn't that a perjorative typically used by the Left ?
No. Your intense lack of a clue is astounding.
As is your habit of namecalling. One expects that from the Left, not the Center. ..
Bottom line: it does appear that many on the Right may well sit this one out. It has nothing to do with Obama being an African-American.
Really? How many *Democrats* said that "race was a factor" in deciding their vote in the primary? And you're going to tell me that *Republicans* will somehow be "above" that? Get real.
We're not talking about REPUBLICANS, we're talking about CONSERVATIVES. And I still think many movement conservatives will sit this one out, not wishing to vote for EITHER the Greater or the Lesser Evil. Or as seen on many right-wing sites: given the choice between a real Democrat and an imitation Democrat claiming to be a Republican, people will choose the Democrat every time.
To all too many on the Right, McCain is viewed as a "squish" or erzatz Democrat.
Conservatives ran and lost this year: Thompson and Hunter especially. Most movement conservatives then reluctantly went over to Romney, but when Romney saw the writing on the wall, the Conservatives felt politically orphaned in this election. ..
The idea is, at least to many on the Right, that an Obama Presidency will be so disastrous as to guarantee a GOP President in 2012. ..
It's impossible for it to be worse than Bush, and Obama and the Democrats will have plenty of material evidence of how incompetent and corrupt this administration has been to still be able to drag out examples in an election 4 years from now. Impossible ? Then you'd consider someone like David Duke or Pat Buchanan or Pat Robertson a SUPERIOR choice for the White House than W ???
There are a LOT of conservatives planning to sit this one out. No. Conservatives are lining up to vote for him. There are a lot of neoconservative fuckwits planning to sit this one out. There is a difference. I see. Somehow, I have a hard time believing a site called "The Centrist" would have a line on what Conservatives are thinking.
A quick review of the political spectrum:
Conservative * * * *Centrist * * * *Liberal
And they'll vote for him because the neocons can't get their heads around the idea of a black guy in the White House. It'll happen. Neocon ? Isn't that a perjorative typically used by the Left ?
Bottom line: it does appear that many on the Right may well sit this one out. It has nothing to do with Obama being an African-American. It has everything to do with Obama having the most liberal voting record in the Senate, according to the National Journal and McCain ignoring or going against conservatives on issues dear to them, like Immigration and Global Warming. .
You and the people you know need to stop breeding then! The world is already over populated as-is. Geeze. Not only are you an inconsiderate SUV driver, but also popping out more little wastes of gray matter to crowd the planet. I'd suggest the problem is not with PEOPLE breeding, so much as STUPID PEOPLE BREEDING. We need all the smart folks we can get to solve problems: it's the mouth-breathers of the world that are the problem.
I would suggest that the typical Slashdotter probably OUGHT to breed 4-5 offspring each. It makes up for the Britney Spears of the world. . .
One: we've had this since the early 1990s: this is an update of the system.
Two: It's in West Virginia, and the reason it's there is the King of Pork, Senator Robert "Ignore my history as a Grand Imperial Wizard of the KKK" Byrd. . .
McCain Pros: experience in Washington Bush's Donor list "Maverick" Reputation broadens appeal to moderates, independents
Negatives: Famous temper Conservative base loathes him "Washington Insider" Senators rarely do well as President Will hit funding bind (accepted Public Funding)
Romney: Pros: Executive Management experience Can rely on personal funds Not a "Washington Insider" Governors often do well as President
Negatives: Reputatation for switching positions Some will take his religion against him Slick image
Huckabee: Pros: Willing to look at new solutions (i.e. "The Fair Tax")
Negatives: The entire "religious right" issue Lack of broad appeal outside the evangelical right
At this rate, everyone who voted for Bush will be brought up on trial in Europe for "enabling crimes against humanity". . .
Go-go MPAA-RIAA-crime-family lawyers, go!! What's next, getting prosecuted for whisting the tune to a hit song without paying royalties ?
True. . . but it's also true that, at least for MacGuyver, they were at least responsible enough to leave out critical ingredients or steps for dangerous things, and NOT leave things out for life-savers "improvised" for the show.
OTOH cars always ship with tyres, even though it's the same principle. Simply because nobody complained, and it'd be bloody stupid to have to buy your tyres separately.
Funny, when I go online to look at cars, even configure one for purchase. . . I always have a choice of at least two, and often more, sets of tires to go with the car.
Ahem. I represent both Weasels AND Rats, and they take issue with being equated with the RIAA. They're both **much** better than the raw-sewage-that-walks-like-a-man members of the RIAA. . .
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How long do you think it would take to get a couple coal gasification plants?
Think about it.
About as long as it would take to make sure Sen. Robert "Sheets" Byrd can get the first plant named after him, and all of them entirely located in West Virginia. . .
If you're just talking Income Tax, the percentage goes up by income, period, subject to deductions.
TOTAL taxes may differ, but you're comparing apples and oranges, and also not considering state differentials. . .
Alas, it appears that Ledger stared a little too deeply into the abyss in his preparation to play the Joker. The performance I saw, was not Ledger acting the role. Ledger BECAME the Joker. . . and he never came back fully. . .
Problem is, drop an LED lamp, and the worst you have to do sweep it up and throw it away. Drop and break a CFL, and you have a hazmat situation. . . Ever read the EPA guidelines on cleaning up broken CFLs ??? ??? Illuminating, indeed. . .
Hey, it's good enough for Hellboy. . .
And there is an entire FLEET of VIP jets, from biz-jets up to 747-class birds for them to use.
Converting a CONEX container to a flying office, with a couple of bunks and a worktable, that's reasonable. Even comm hookups make sense.
But there's a massive difference between a comfortable work environment you can roll into the cargo bay of an airlifter, and this boondoggle. . read the details: 68K for change of table wood and seat leather color ?? That's a complete and utter waste of taxpayer money. .
True. In my experience, the jobs they hate are already filled with their own ticking time bombs. Of course, we refer to those as "managers", especially when they're not particularly competent. . .
I know a guy who actually BRAGGED that he had a constantly-running time-bomb program in his network's systems, that would activate if he DIDN'T log in every so often and re-set the counter. Mind you, this was 15 + years ago, but he was technically competent on other programming, so I have no reason to believe he couldn't have done it. Whether he actually did it, or was merely blustering, I guess we'll never know. But his description of how he supposedly did it was plausbile enough, given the technology of the time. . . .
Let's see. . . "Right next to your home". But only for very large values of "right next to", not to mention several miles of solid rock. Ever see where Yucca Mountain IS ? The middle of the RED FLAG training range, and close to the infamous Area 51. I'd say that nobody lives close enough to make a difference. Oh, BTW, they also used to test nuclear weapons in that general area, I've read. So radioactive remains of nukes that have been popped off is fine, but deeply-buried ceramic-embedded low-yield waste is not ? Methinks you need to recalibrate your personal threat-meter: it's apparentely running on the "fictional" setting . . .
Somehow, I have a hard time believing a site called "The Centrist" would have a line on what Conservatives are thinking.
The site is centrist in aggregate, but writers may (gasp!) think for themselves. I am aa conservative and that essay is written from the standpoint of a conservative. But that's okay, totally ignore the point and attack the domain name.
Names have meaning. If I was running a site to attract CONSERVATIVES, I'd name it something like "The Conservative". And "Centrist" is a slippery term: I've seen many who are far left of center claim to be centrists, and likewise on the right. . .
I've read the essays on the site. One author describes himself as "fiscally conservative and socially libertarian". There's a term for that: Libertarian, either small-l or large-L flavor. Another is a lawyer who does not state their politics, and the third prides themselves on being a curmudgeon and hates all politicians.
"Ed" claims he is a conservative, but claims the Republicans aren't conservative. While technically true, especially recently (I'd call the current administration Christian Nationalist, and anything but conservative. . .), I would say that the GOP is the home of the vast majority of conservatives of all flavors, simply because the near lockstep multiple-groupthink of the Democrats is anathema to them, and that liberal Republicans (Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, for example) may be loathed by those on the right, but aren't blackballed like Zell Miller or Joe Lieberman were by the Democrats.
A quick review of the political spectrum: Conservative * * * *Centrist * * * *Liberal
Laughably simpleminded of you, but given your "hurf durf look at the domain name!" attempt above, I expected no less. Neoconservatism is huge-government and assholish foreign policy. That's not conservatism, but it's what Bush and others like him espouse. (I find it funny that they call themselves "Reagan Republicans"; personally I'd think that being a Goldwater Republican would be something of value, not some pejorative like "Reagan Republican".)
Goldwater was one of the pioneers of modern American Conservatism along with Buckley, but it was Reagan that led the charge into power. And, frankly, Goldwater's days of leading the Conservative Movement are in the ancient past, in the eyes of most conservative voters, who were kids or teens at best when Goldwater was at his peak, during the Kennedy years. . .
Neocon ? Isn't that a perjorative typically used by the Left ?
No. Your intense lack of a clue is astounding.
As is your habit of namecalling. One expects that from the Left, not the Center. . .
Bottom line: it does appear that many on the Right may well sit this one out. It has nothing to do with Obama being an African-American.
Really? How many *Democrats* said that "race was a factor" in deciding their vote in the primary? And you're going to tell me that *Republicans* will somehow be "above" that? Get real.
We're not talking about REPUBLICANS, we're talking about CONSERVATIVES. And I still think many movement conservatives will sit this one out, not wishing to vote for EITHER the Greater or the Lesser Evil. Or as seen on many right-wing sites: given the choice between a real Democrat and an imitation Democrat claiming to be a Republican, people will choose the Democrat every time.
To all too many on the Right, McCain is viewed as a "squish" or erzatz Democrat.
Conservatives ran and lost this year: Thompson and Hunter especially. Most movement conservatives then reluctantly went over to Romney, but when Romney saw the writing on the wall, the Conservatives felt politically orphaned in this election. . .
It has everything to do with Obama h
A quick review of the political spectrum:
Conservative * * * *Centrist * * * *Liberal
And they'll vote for him because the neocons can't get their heads around the idea of a black guy in the White House. It'll happen. Neocon ? Isn't that a perjorative typically used by the Left ? Bottom line: it does appear that many on the Right may well sit this one out. It has nothing to do with Obama being an African-American. It has everything to do with Obama having the most liberal voting record in the Senate, according to the National Journal and McCain ignoring or going against conservatives on issues dear to them, like Immigration and Global Warming. .You SURE about that ??
There are a LOT of conservatives planning to sit this one out.
Take one of today's headlines on The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler:
"McSh*tsandwich, In His Own Mavericky Words"
Look on FreeRepublic, the right-wing equivalent of the DailyKos...
LOTS of people who refuse to vote for McCain.
The idea is, at least to many on the Right, that an Obama Presidency will be so disastrous as to guarantee a GOP President in 2012. . .
Several points.
One: we've had this since the early 1990s: this is an update of the system.
Two: It's in West Virginia, and the reason it's there is the King of Pork, Senator Robert "Ignore my history as a Grand Imperial Wizard of the KKK" Byrd. . .
That makes it inviolate. . .
McCain
Pros: experience in Washington
Bush's Donor list
"Maverick" Reputation broadens appeal to moderates, independents
Negatives: Famous temper
Conservative base loathes him
"Washington Insider"
Senators rarely do well as President
Will hit funding bind (accepted Public Funding)
Romney:
Pros: Executive Management experience
Can rely on personal funds
Not a "Washington Insider"
Governors often do well as President
Negatives:
Reputatation for switching positions
Some will take his religion against him
Slick image
Huckabee:
Pros: Willing to look at new solutions (i.e. "The Fair Tax")
Negatives:
The entire "religious right" issue
Lack of broad appeal outside the evangelical right
Gee, then compliance to the letter of the law, when it inconveniences the MPAA-RIAA Crime Family is now a crime ?
At this rate, everyone who voted for Bush will be brought up on trial in Europe for "enabling crimes against humanity". . . Go-go MPAA-RIAA-crime-family lawyers, go!! What's next, getting prosecuted for whisting the tune to a hit song without paying royalties ?
The problem with fixing Adam, is it would result in 20-to-life in sub-standard state housing. . . .
True. . . but it's also true that, at least for MacGuyver, they were at least responsible enough to leave out critical ingredients or steps for dangerous things, and NOT leave things out for life-savers "improvised" for the show.
. . . runs out of school for exceptional children on Long Island. Place, as I recall, is called Xavier's Academy. . . .
Blame Canada!!
Come on, you KNOW better.
Only SHARKS are allowed to have fricking lasers in their heads!!!!
Funny, when I go online to look at cars, even configure one for purchase. . . I always have a choice of at least two, and often more, sets of tires to go with the car.
Why should a computer be any different ?
Ahem. I represent both Weasels AND Rats, and they take issue with being equated with the RIAA. They're both **much** better than the raw-sewage-that-walks-like-a-man members of the RIAA. . .