Basically the credit card companies are twisting our arms. They're saying borrow from us for daily needs (if only temporarily) and we'll make up a number that gets you a prime rate when you actually need to borrow. The whole time they're raping merchants on fees. I carry cards, but I wouldn't fault anyone for refusing to take part in this system.
There is no social covenant in this country. We have a Constitution, and it says leave me alone and I'll leave you alone. Now, people have been trying to fuck with that since the Constitution was ratified, but I don't recall them passing one that made my health the government's business.
Enslavement of medical profs is probably the wrong word, but they would turned from private practitioners to effectively government employees. That's certainly taking away some freedom.
What about people who like to get a tan? That causes skin cancer. What about people who have sex? That causes STDs. Oh but it's exercise... Yet it makes babies (expensive). What about people who drink coffee? Would that be a discount for the antioxidants or a penalty for the caffeine? What about people who choose (yes it is a choice) to live in a polluted city?
I could go on and on, but do you really want the government making all these decisions for you?
So why can't every qualified individual be allowed to be a surgeon? Why are there so many who want to be doctors who aren't even offered at a shot at training? Why aren't more doctors being trained in this country instead of getting them from abroad?
Because you're paying for all the people with problems. If the government takes over where do you think they'll get the money? You. I doubt the gov't will give you a break for being healthy. They might for not smoking, however, since that's politically viable, even if it doesn't make any economic sense.
I got mine dropped for getting in a hit and run. No, I wasn't the runner. The asshole behind me pushed me into the car in front, which may have had something to do with it. I don't know who paid for that damage, because the insurance handled it.
Partially true. Some of the quoting I've seen from atheists is disingenuous -- sort of a hit job on the Bible. This is usually pretty obvious. Other choices of text simply reflect the varying relative importance of particular passages to different readers. When other readers disagree about what is key, they tend to argue about context. Alas, in a book that size, nearly any quote is going to be out of context.
It is a crisis because the American way of has become dependent on cheap gas. The price of that commodity has increased so fast that you can't just expect people to all up and move at once. With respect to commuting, the government caused it. By letting the cities be taken over by crime and the schools there overrun, families were afforded the choice of raising their children right or living close to work. It was always a sacrifice. I think it's reasonable if the government takes a part in easing the transition to more expensive gas, and drilling on American territory couldn't hurt.
It would be an insulting ploy except that the democrats blocked legislation that would likely decrease gas prices. There's nothing to take on belief except supply and demand.
Did the casino you sued have any competition? The kind of competition that might make them have to spend more on perks, amenities, and subsidies to keep the customers around? If not, why?
Well sure the market's not free. Various national interests have conspired for a long time to keep oil prices high. So other than taking over these countries, all we can do to free the market is allow for more drilling.
I suppose if you refine your gas out of thin air then no it doesn't cost any more. If you refine it out of oil, the cost of the inputs must be factored in.
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That's what I love about liberals. They never stop dreaming.
Basically the credit card companies are twisting our arms. They're saying borrow from us for daily needs (if only temporarily) and we'll make up a number that gets you a prime rate when you actually need to borrow. The whole time they're raping merchants on fees. I carry cards, but I wouldn't fault anyone for refusing to take part in this system.
That's a horrible theory, and be careful with generally. I don't subscribe to that theory at all.
There is no social covenant in this country. We have a Constitution, and it says leave me alone and I'll leave you alone. Now, people have been trying to fuck with that since the Constitution was ratified, but I don't recall them passing one that made my health the government's business.
Enslavement of medical profs is probably the wrong word, but they would turned from private practitioners to effectively government employees. That's certainly taking away some freedom.
What about people who like to get a tan? That causes skin cancer. What about people who have sex? That causes STDs. Oh but it's exercise... Yet it makes babies (expensive). What about people who drink coffee? Would that be a discount for the antioxidants or a penalty for the caffeine? What about people who choose (yes it is a choice) to live in a polluted city?
I could go on and on, but do you really want the government making all these decisions for you?
So why can't every qualified individual be allowed to be a surgeon? Why are there so many who want to be doctors who aren't even offered at a shot at training? Why aren't more doctors being trained in this country instead of getting them from abroad?
If it were tiny that would be one thing. Health care is not cheap and socialized health care will not come cheaply.
Because you're paying for all the people with problems. If the government takes over where do you think they'll get the money? You. I doubt the gov't will give you a break for being healthy. They might for not smoking, however, since that's politically viable, even if it doesn't make any economic sense.
I got mine dropped for getting in a hit and run. No, I wasn't the runner. The asshole behind me pushed me into the car in front, which may have had something to do with it. I don't know who paid for that damage, because the insurance handled it.
Not a head scratcher really. If you know you are going to have to pay for treatment if you get cancer you're slightly more likely to get tested.
Partially true. Some of the quoting I've seen from atheists is disingenuous -- sort of a hit job on the Bible. This is usually pretty obvious. Other choices of text simply reflect the varying relative importance of particular passages to different readers. When other readers disagree about what is key, they tend to argue about context. Alas, in a book that size, nearly any quote is going to be out of context.
It is a crisis because the American way of has become dependent on cheap gas. The price of that commodity has increased so fast that you can't just expect people to all up and move at once. With respect to commuting, the government caused it. By letting the cities be taken over by crime and the schools there overrun, families were afforded the choice of raising their children right or living close to work. It was always a sacrifice. I think it's reasonable if the government takes a part in easing the transition to more expensive gas, and drilling on American territory couldn't hurt.
I noticed Ubuntu links sh to dash. I'm not too familiar with this shell, but it seems they may be trying to remedy this problem.
What if you're down 500 and want to try and come back? That's a pretty strange casino rule in any case. Where was this?
There's a problem with supply.
It would be an insulting ploy except that the democrats blocked legislation that would likely decrease gas prices. There's nothing to take on belief except supply and demand.
Did the casino you sued have any competition? The kind of competition that might make them have to spend more on perks, amenities, and subsidies to keep the customers around? If not, why?
Well sure the market's not free. Various national interests have conspired for a long time to keep oil prices high. So other than taking over these countries, all we can do to free the market is allow for more drilling.
I suppose if you refine your gas out of thin air then no it doesn't cost any more. If you refine it out of oil, the cost of the inputs must be factored in.
Who exactly do you think deserves that money?
So are you arguing that the oil companies shouldn't pump oil or that they shouldn't sell it at market rate?
Do you drink beer in your version of beer pong? If so, how do you make it to the final round?
No I'm pretty sure idiots voting affects us all equally. I'm not terribly worried about the young folk though. It's the old voting that worries me.
18 year olds can drink on military bases. Not in Iraq though.