When you're older, will you be able to talk to your "good careers", invite them over for the holidays, share times good and bad with them?
1. It's a fallacy to assume that if another person chooses not to have kids, then their career must be the most important thing in their life.
And since you know nothing about the GP, it makes you sound like an ass.
Except that the GP mentioned his career. And his house. Really, it's in the second sentence. And your ad hominem makes you sound like, well you already said it best.
2. You seem to imply that having children guarantees a functional family unit. Or that your adult children will want to spend time with you.
Or that you will even want to see them. There are no guarantees in life.
Well, I can guarantee that if you don't have children then no adult children will want to spend time with you. I never implied a functional family unit- I know several dysfunctional (to varying degrees) families that still communicate and meet. I know of very few parents who don't want to see their children- no guarantees, but I feel the odds are on my side here.
3. You're ignoring the differences in personality types. Some of us genuinely prefer solitude.
That's rather difficult to achieve when you're catering to a child's needs.
If one prefers solitude to that extent then I would be surprised if they were considering parenthood, firstly due to needing another person for at least the first step.
I didn't realize until after I had children how much I would have missed if I hadn't.
I'm very glad that you appreciate your children. Far too many grow up without that appreciation. But raising children is not for everyone... and those who recognize that before procreating should not feel pressured to choose otherwise. Raising children is not the only way to be happy in life - though most parents seem to feel otherwise.
Agreed- As much as I appreciate my children, I know people who should never ever have their own. I know people who have them who shouldn't have- their lives were a trainwreck before kids, and having kids in no way helped. My point with the post was to point out that they should consider the long term implications, not just the short term as their arguments implied.
When you're older, will you be able to talk to your "good careers", invite them over for the holidays, share times good and bad with them? Nieces and nephews are great, but it's not the same. Yes they're a lot of work and effort, but the best things take work and effort. I didn't realize until after I had children how much I would have missed if I hadn't.
This was actually the very first story ever posted on Slashdot, back in 1922. It seems that the story tape has looped on itself- someone tell Timothy he needs to change to the next tape before he posts another re-run.
I think the 90% refers to interception attempts, not to the whole number of missiles launched. I read other articles which gave a lower percentage overall.
The article claims that Iron Dome won't fire if the rocket is going to hit in an unpopulated area. They're only intercepting the ones that will hit where people are. The assumption is that it would cost more to rebuild buildings than the cost of the interceptor. Of course the value of saving lives is immeasurable. Overall I would guess that the cost of the system is small compared to the overall military expense. If it is actually cheaper to launch than rebuild the target, this system is actually saving money. The entire operation is probably a sucking sound on the Israeli economy.
The flipside of the 90% interception rate is that Hamas could stop firing missiles altogether and only see their success rate go down by 10%.
Because it's too easy? It's like picking on a disabled kid- it would be easy, but it's just wrong to do.
Because it's too cheesy? Some movies approach the cheesiness boundary carefully, but don't get too close. This one seemed to leap over that line early in the movie, and just kept running for the fence.
But mostly: Because one would have to admit having seen The Core?
I call BS until you produce Assange's Kenyan birth certificate!
Sources indicate that his zombie forces are closely allied with organized werewolf and vampire cadres who are planning a global coup intended to bring the Apocalyps
Oh please, this is just ridiculous- everyone knows that werewolves and vampires don't get along with each other!
Wouldn't it be easier to designate everyone as "enemy of the state"?
Note that the document mentions " WikiLeaks or WikiLeaks supporters" (emphasis mine) which seems fairly broad. Large portions of WikiLeaks have nothing to do with the leaks from Manning (not that you would ever know that from the news), so would the people involved with those cases now fall into this category? For example, if I use WikiLeaks to expose corruption at a local company, am I now also an "enemy of the state"?
This could be really bad for dairy cows- if they consume too much sugar, they won't be able to process all of it and the excess will end up in their milk. This will also cause an increase in the viscosity of the milk. The end result- High Fructose Cow Syrup!
" LITERATURE PRIZE: The US Government General Accountability Office, for issuing a report about reports about reports that recommends the preparation of a report about the report about reports about reports.
It's worth noting that the cameras are only in school zones and construction zones "for safety."
This is not accurate. That may have been the intent, but I know of three locations that are not in school zones (unless they've been expanded beyond all reason), or in perpetual construction zones, that have speed cameras in them. These are the newer portable ones, not the permanently mounted ones, so they may have different rules regarding where they are used.
I'm not familiar with Bitcoins, but I was wondering where is the government/RNC/Romneys going to get $1M in Bitcoins? They're going to have to buy them somewhere. Seems like this could be a setup for a scam: 1. Steal or otherwise illegally obtain large amount of Bitcoin. 2a. Convert to untraceable Bitcoin (as described in other comment below). 2b. "Anonymously" blackmail someone for large amount of Bitcoin. 2c. Offer to sell them Bitcoin to pay off blackmail. 3. Profit! You've used the govt. to launder stolen/fraudulent Bitcoin to cash.
If they're smart, they'll never even touch the account the Bitcoins were transferred to. I suspect there's more holes in this than a Republican speech after fact-checking. Anyone with more knowledge of Bitcoin care to comment?
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When you're older, will you be able to talk to your "good careers", invite them over for the holidays, share times good and bad with them?
1. It's a fallacy to assume that if another person chooses not to have kids, then their career must be the most important thing in their life.
And since you know nothing about the GP, it makes you sound like an ass.
Except that the GP mentioned his career. And his house. Really, it's in the second sentence. And your ad hominem makes you sound like, well you already said it best.
2. You seem to imply that having children guarantees a functional family unit. Or that your adult children will want to spend time with you.
Or that you will even want to see them. There are no guarantees in life.
Well, I can guarantee that if you don't have children then no adult children will want to spend time with you. I never implied a functional family unit- I know several dysfunctional (to varying degrees) families that still communicate and meet. I know of very few parents who don't want to see their children- no guarantees, but I feel the odds are on my side here.
3. You're ignoring the differences in personality types. Some of us genuinely prefer solitude.
That's rather difficult to achieve when you're catering to a child's needs.
If one prefers solitude to that extent then I would be surprised if they were considering parenthood, firstly due to needing another person for at least the first step.
I didn't realize until after I had children how much I would have missed if I hadn't.
I'm very glad that you appreciate your children. Far too many grow up without that appreciation. But raising children is not for everyone... and those who recognize that before procreating should not feel pressured to choose otherwise. Raising children is not the only way to be happy in life - though most parents seem to feel otherwise.
Agreed- As much as I appreciate my children, I know people who should never ever have their own. I know people who have them who shouldn't have- their lives were a trainwreck before kids, and having kids in no way helped. My point with the post was to point out that they should consider the long term implications, not just the short term as their arguments implied.
When you're older, will you be able to talk to your "good careers", invite them over for the holidays, share times good and bad with them? Nieces and nephews are great, but it's not the same. Yes they're a lot of work and effort, but the best things take work and effort. I didn't realize until after I had children how much I would have missed if I hadn't.
This was actually the very first story ever posted on Slashdot, back in 1922. It seems that the story tape has looped on itself- someone tell Timothy he needs to change to the next tape before he posts another re-run.
I think the 90% refers to interception attempts, not to the whole number of missiles launched. I read other articles which gave a lower percentage overall.
The article claims that Iron Dome won't fire if the rocket is going to hit in an unpopulated area. They're only intercepting the ones that will hit where people are. The assumption is that it would cost more to rebuild buildings than the cost of the interceptor. Of course the value of saving lives is immeasurable. Overall I would guess that the cost of the system is small compared to the overall military expense. If it is actually cheaper to launch than rebuild the target, this system is actually saving money. The entire operation is probably a sucking sound on the Israeli economy.
The flipside of the 90% interception rate is that Hamas could stop firing missiles altogether and only see their success rate go down by 10%.
Sure she will. Just loosen whatever is holding her down to the deck of the Intrepid before the next hurricane.
Giant floodlights, duh. Powered by all that jet fuel that's just sitting around.
Google aren't stupid.
Wrong, according to Google.
The UN will draft a strongly worded memo and strike him with it.
Will it be rolled up first? Will it be on the nose or rear end? Will each of these decisions require another U.N. resolution?
This is just a precursor to the election, when many liberals will also unknowingly vote for Romney- some of them several times.
The fossilized arthropod probably tastes like fossilized chicken.
I opened both links in split screen- I read two articles on the subject at the same time, in tribute to the excellent quantum particle research.
Plenty. But the he probably meant the London Bombings of July 7 2005.
I'm surprised that Apple isn't sending out cans of purple paint to every iPhone 5 owner, so they can make reality match their pictures.
[citation needed... either way]
Actually, no citation is required by law.
That's only true if the citation is for personal use.
Because it's too easy? It's like picking on a disabled kid- it would be easy, but it's just wrong to do.
Because it's too cheesy? Some movies approach the cheesiness boundary carefully, but don't get too close. This one seemed to leap over that line early in the movie, and just kept running for the fence.
But mostly:
Because one would have to admit having seen The Core?
I call BS until you produce Assange's Kenyan birth certificate!
Sources indicate that his zombie forces are closely allied with organized werewolf and vampire cadres who are planning a global coup intended to bring the Apocalyps
Oh please, this is just ridiculous- everyone knows that werewolves and vampires don't get along with each other!
Wouldn't it be easier to designate everyone as "enemy of the state"?
Note that the document mentions " WikiLeaks or WikiLeaks supporters" (emphasis mine) which seems fairly broad. Large portions of WikiLeaks have nothing to do with the leaks from Manning (not that you would ever know that from the news), so would the people involved with those cases now fall into this category? For example, if I use WikiLeaks to expose corruption at a local company, am I now also an "enemy of the state"?
Simple. He was a vegetarian except when he wasn't.
Look on the bright side- this also has to mean there will be less spam in the future!
This could be really bad for dairy cows- if they consume too much sugar, they won't be able to process all of it and the excess will end up in their milk. This will also cause an increase in the viscosity of the milk. The end result- High Fructose Cow Syrup!
Could be worse- they could be feeding the cows candy corn...
" LITERATURE PRIZE: The US Government General Accountability Office, for issuing a report about reports about reports that recommends the preparation of a report about the report about reports about reports.
Thank you for reporting this.
It's worth noting that the cameras are only in school zones and construction zones "for safety."
This is not accurate. That may have been the intent, but I know of three locations that are not in school zones (unless they've been expanded beyond all reason), or in perpetual construction zones, that have speed cameras in them. These are the newer portable ones, not the permanently mounted ones, so they may have different rules regarding where they are used.
Quick- add a section on the evolution of grammar, and watch their heads explode!
I'm not familiar with Bitcoins, but I was wondering where is the government/RNC/Romneys going to get $1M in Bitcoins? They're going to have to buy them somewhere. Seems like this could be a setup for a scam:
1. Steal or otherwise illegally obtain large amount of Bitcoin.
2a. Convert to untraceable Bitcoin (as described in other comment below).
2b. "Anonymously" blackmail someone for large amount of Bitcoin.
2c. Offer to sell them Bitcoin to pay off blackmail.
3. Profit! You've used the govt. to launder stolen/fraudulent Bitcoin to cash.
If they're smart, they'll never even touch the account the Bitcoins were transferred to.
I suspect there's more holes in this than a Republican speech after fact-checking. Anyone with more knowledge of Bitcoin care to comment?