Er...I thought the ballistic missile defense was directed against North Korea? The Chinese only have 10 missiles, all in fixed launchers.
Why do I *really* think the U.S. is developing its missile defense? Because it would be reprehensible to allow some dinky state with ICBMs to threaten the U.S. the way the U.S.S.R. did back in the bad old days. We've got the tech lead now, let's make the ICBM as obsolete as the cavalry saber.
The U.S. is utterly dependent on its network of satellites, and right now that network is woefully undefended. If the U.S. were to lose all or even a few of its satellites, mischief could break out all over the world. In addition, its armed forces would no longer have the godlike guided weapons they currently posess. America can not afford to be placed into a position where its space interests can be threatened. And the best defense is a good offense.
China is no longer the "main enemy" of the U.S. Terrorism has pushed it far down the list. It was only seen as #1 during the 90s due to the lack of any viable alternatives. Heck, they're the Chinese...crappy tech, no navy, and their only ability is defending (classic blunder: getting involved in a land war in Asia). If the chicoms want to waste billions on a moon shot, more power to them. The talent is rented anyway (Russians) and frankly, they could spend the money in better areas. The sky in the Chinese city I went to was orange in the middle of the day.
This isn't the music industry, it's the stores that sell nothing but music. Sales are going fine, just not at the crappy store at the mall any more.
This is fine by me, if I want to look at racks and racks of CDs I've never heard of, I'll go to my local used CD store instead of some place with a ridiculous stupid name like "Sam Goody".
If you can't make it out of the artist's feces, it's not art. If common people can understand it and appreciate it, it's not art. Most importantly, if the artist can't get respect at cocktail parties because of it, it definitely ain't art.
I've lived overseas for a while now, and it is most refreshing to see beautiful women who don't mutilate themselves with nose holes or tattoos. Pure, whole, untouched skin is far more sexy than any butterfly on the ankle or bookend flourish on the small of the back.
Somalia *is* anarchy in action. Why is it, every time an actual anarchy appears, college-educated people point to it and say, oh, but that's not an anarchy
When I was involved in a computer crime case, the FBI wouldn't touch it unless it involved a loss of more than $50,000. My company claimed $300,000 in losses. They later (much, much later) revised this figure downward to $9,000 or so. By then it was too late, the FBI was involved and now a man is in prison because of it.
Isn't "ADHD" a "disorder" that only became a problem since we started requiring children to sit still for hours and hours during the middle of the day?
Kids won't sit still? Drug them! Problem solved! Anyone here a school nurse?
No, get as much ritalin as possible. It's a downer for kids, but in adults it's as good as methamphetamine. My old friend's girlfriend used to take her kid's ritalin all the time. I don't know what they sell for, probably $1-2 per pill.
An out-of-touch (by his own admission) San Franciscan who can't see why everyone else won't buy a pricey electric vehicle. Named Greg, no less. My, what a trendy name we have. Do you wear trucker hats, too?
Hm, I thought it was an exclamation in Japanese. Funny how one of the world's great languages gets reduced to nothing more than a communication medium for children's cartoons in the stunted mind of the media-saturated Westerner.
SCO as a company is already dead. They've been resurrected by an infusion of vile power by Microsoft. The evil lich of SCO is terrorizing the land of the living. If they succeed in turning linux into a zombie, the world will tremble.
How many poor people do you know, exactly? The ones I know are all pretty dumb. So much so, that when I meet one that's sharp, that I can talk to, it's a real surprise. The rich people I know are all educated, and they get things done, the smart way. They're always hustling to make sure they get the best of everything. Contrast this to the poor, who won't even get up and drive to the store to get their kid out of pissy diapers.
So much for all the bitching about carrying around a potentially lethal fuel cell bomb. Your typical cigarette lighter has the explosive force of a stick of dynamite. It's even kept under pressure, for pete's sake. Ever thrown one in the campfire while out camping?
Mountain Dew has barely more caffeine than regular coke. You can get the exact same amount of caffeine from eating two chocolate bars. From the alt.drugs.caffeine FAQ:
Slashdot Mirror
Why do I *really* think the U.S. is developing its missile defense? Because it would be reprehensible to allow some dinky state with ICBMs to threaten the U.S. the way the U.S.S.R. did back in the bad old days. We've got the tech lead now, let's make the ICBM as obsolete as the cavalry saber.
The U.S. is utterly dependent on its network of satellites, and right now that network is woefully undefended. If the U.S. were to lose all or even a few of its satellites, mischief could break out all over the world. In addition, its armed forces would no longer have the godlike guided weapons they currently posess. America can not afford to be placed into a position where its space interests can be threatened. And the best defense is a good offense.
China is no longer the "main enemy" of the U.S. Terrorism has pushed it far down the list. It was only seen as #1 during the 90s due to the lack of any viable alternatives. Heck, they're the Chinese...crappy tech, no navy, and their only ability is defending (classic blunder: getting involved in a land war in Asia). If the chicoms want to waste billions on a moon shot, more power to them. The talent is rented anyway (Russians) and frankly, they could spend the money in better areas. The sky in the Chinese city I went to was orange in the middle of the day.
This is a canned response, right?
This is fine by me, if I want to look at racks and racks of CDs I've never heard of, I'll go to my local used CD store instead of some place with a ridiculous stupid name like "Sam Goody".
If you can't make it out of the artist's feces, it's not art. If common people can understand it and appreciate it, it's not art. Most importantly, if the artist can't get respect at cocktail parties because of it, it definitely ain't art.
I've lived overseas for a while now, and it is most refreshing to see beautiful women who don't mutilate themselves with nose holes or tattoos. Pure, whole, untouched skin is far more sexy than any butterfly on the ankle or bookend flourish on the small of the back.
Somalia *is* anarchy in action. Why is it, every time an actual anarchy appears, college-educated people point to it and say, oh, but that's not an anarchy
When I was involved in a computer crime case, the FBI wouldn't touch it unless it involved a loss of more than $50,000. My company claimed $300,000 in losses. They later (much, much later) revised this figure downward to $9,000 or so. By then it was too late, the FBI was involved and now a man is in prison because of it.
Anarchism? Is it anything like Somalia, or Chechnya? Cause if it's not it ain't real anarchy.
Bzzt. The poster needs dialup internet.
Wasn't he the one that was big on colorizing old movies?
Nix. Microsoft Bob is still going for $15, less than its original list price.
It's nice that San Franciscans have the luxury of voting for change with their money and time. The rest of the nation doesn't. Get used to it.
At least they're wide-open and honest about their bias. Unlike, say, the New York Times, for example.
Kids won't sit still? Drug them! Problem solved! Anyone here a school nurse?
No, get as much ritalin as possible. It's a downer for kids, but in adults it's as good as methamphetamine. My old friend's girlfriend used to take her kid's ritalin all the time. I don't know what they sell for, probably $1-2 per pill.
An out-of-touch (by his own admission) San Franciscan who can't see why everyone else won't buy a pricey electric vehicle. Named Greg, no less. My, what a trendy name we have. Do you wear trucker hats, too?
2) "Foreign devils" is a racial slur used by the Chinese, not the Japanese.
3) Tofu burgers are an abomination before God.
Hm, I thought it was an exclamation in Japanese. Funny how one of the world's great languages gets reduced to nothing more than a communication medium for children's cartoons in the stunted mind of the media-saturated Westerner.
Thanks for the advertisement! I've been needing some more cages for the ferrets, and a jungle gym for the cat. I can't wait to order!
SCO as a company is already dead. They've been resurrected by an infusion of vile power by Microsoft. The evil lich of SCO is terrorizing the land of the living. If they succeed in turning linux into a zombie, the world will tremble.
How many poor people do you know, exactly? The ones I know are all pretty dumb. So much so, that when I meet one that's sharp, that I can talk to, it's a real surprise. The rich people I know are all educated, and they get things done, the smart way. They're always hustling to make sure they get the best of everything. Contrast this to the poor, who won't even get up and drive to the store to get their kid out of pissy diapers.
So much for all the bitching about carrying around a potentially lethal fuel cell bomb. Your typical cigarette lighter has the explosive force of a stick of dynamite. It's even kept under pressure, for pete's sake. Ever thrown one in the campfire while out camping?