Actually Liberals support personal freedom for people they agree with. They are fully content to step on the rights of the people they disagree with as, unfortunately many from the right do as well. Actually there is a big difference in many cases between a Liberal and a Democrat. Nancy Pelosi is a Democrat whereas Ralph Nader as one example, is a Liberal. I respect Ralph Nader even though I reject many of his viewpoints because he is an honest and driven individual. I loathe Nancy Pelosi as she is a dishonest and slimy toad. The difference is glaringly obvious even though they both hold many of the same positions. I hear someone like Newt Gingrich espouse his viewpoints and so many of them are mine but I loathe the man nearly as much as I do Pelosi.
I believe true conservatism is all about individual liberty. A strong military is necessary to insure freedom and a police force is needed to maintain order. That doesn't mean they have the right to detain people on a whim or ignore the 4th Amendment. There is no real need for this kind of procedure. Collecting DNA from everyone is way beyond any power the government is granted Constitutionally. This is the end result of filling the court with judges who want to legislate from the bench.
Wrong. I support the 4th just as much as the 2nd amendment. As long as the rule of law holds sway I'd say taking up arms is unwarranted. How long the rule of law lasts I'm starting to wonder.
Unfortunately this is a bi-partisan issue. Anytime you see Republicans and Democrats agree on something it's almost always going to be a big fucking for the American people. Unlike issues such as abortion and gay marriage where they divide the public in order to control us, this issue is one they unite on for the same reason, control of the masses. It's so obvious that I'm amazed people haven't twigged to it yet. Politicians are either Republican or Democrat while people are generally either Liberal or Conservative. While I am a conservative I never fall for the idea that Republicans are. This issue here proves that beyond doubt. Such control by the government is against any truly conservative principle.
I always thought that was defined as eavesdropping. Maybe because he recorded it. Still and all he never entered the office. I'm not sure if what he did was illegal or not. I guess the lawyers will have fun with it.
Back when President Nixon was in office this country still had journalists and in that day expected their elected leaders to be held to a higher standard. If Nixon was president today he wouldn't have to resign.
It's like how cars made on Friday have more defects. People are tired after a long week and just want the day to end so they can get the weekend party started.
I'm betting that officers who have an inordinate amount of "malfunctions" end up riding a desk. The main reason for these cameras isn't to protect the citizenry but to cut down on lawsuits. With all the cameras out in public now video evidence of police brutality is popping up more and more. If officers know they are being recorded then that will save the city a lot of money.
They usually don't actually attack first. The problem is, once they get started you're gonna get stomped. Usually it's like this, the officer says get up against the car. You say "fuck you." He then grabs you and throws you against the car. If, at this point you cease to resist he cuffs you. If you fight against it, it's on. He's going to beat you senseless then cuff you. After that it's off to jail where you get charged with assaulting an officer. I can't say it's right but it was easily avoidable.
You make a good point. The problem with making so much stuff illegal is that you water down the effectiveness of the law. When only a few things are illegal then laws are very important. When there is a law against every little thing then the law becomes a joke and everyone ignores it.
I think the best thing about the PI is that it proved a point. There is a market for cheap, capable tiny computer boards for projects. The PI selling one million units spurred all kinds of hardware development. Even if they aren't as cheap as the PI it still improves the prospects for making impressive projects.
That sounds about right. I've always thought that a diesel would be best for a hybrid. A 2 cylinder diesel to drive a generator that runs an electric motor. That way the diesel could run at a constant RPM as it would not be directly connected to the drive train. This would allow maximum efficiency and the diesel could shut down when the batteries were charged and only kick back on as the batteries dropped to a certain level. I guess there is some reason why they don't do it that way but I don't know what it is.
The reason the Tesla is as successful as it is is because it competes in a price range where people aren't looking at utilitarian transportation. Cost conscious people, for the most part, aren't buying in that market segment.
The batteries for the Tesla S 85Kwh batteries that are guaranteed for 8 years are in the mid 30K's to replace. Damn. My 2001 Grand Marquis I bought used in 2005 for 11K cash. It had 27,000 miles on it and now 8 years later has 155,000. I just replaced the timing chain set, water pump and all the gaskets involved for just over 1200 dollars. I could have done it myself for half that but I'm 53 now and tired of fixing cars plus it's a overhead cam and I wasn't crazy about timing that. Even so the car now runs great again and I'm looking forward to at least another 50,000 miles before I spend much more money on it.
Time will tell the full story on electric vehicles. I think one day, maybe not that faraway, you'll see a lot more of them on the road but the technology still has a long way to go.
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Actually Liberals support personal freedom for people they agree with. They are fully content to step on the rights of the people they disagree with as, unfortunately many from the right do as well. Actually there is a big difference in many cases between a Liberal and a Democrat. Nancy Pelosi is a Democrat whereas Ralph Nader as one example, is a Liberal. I respect Ralph Nader even though I reject many of his viewpoints because he is an honest and driven individual. I loathe Nancy Pelosi as she is a dishonest and slimy toad. The difference is glaringly obvious even though they both hold many of the same positions. I hear someone like Newt Gingrich espouse his viewpoints and so many of them are mine but I loathe the man nearly as much as I do Pelosi.
I believe true conservatism is all about individual liberty. A strong military is necessary to insure freedom and a police force is needed to maintain order. That doesn't mean they have the right to detain people on a whim or ignore the 4th Amendment. There is no real need for this kind of procedure. Collecting DNA from everyone is way beyond any power the government is granted Constitutionally. This is the end result of filling the court with judges who want to legislate from the bench.
Jeeez! Don't go crazy. It's just one more paving stone for the road to hell, we've still got a few more to be laid.
Wrong. I support the 4th just as much as the 2nd amendment. As long as the rule of law holds sway I'd say taking up arms is unwarranted. How long the rule of law lasts I'm starting to wonder.
Unfortunately this is a bi-partisan issue. Anytime you see Republicans and Democrats agree on something it's almost always going to be a big fucking for the American people. Unlike issues such as abortion and gay marriage where they divide the public in order to control us, this issue is one they unite on for the same reason, control of the masses. It's so obvious that I'm amazed people haven't twigged to it yet. Politicians are either Republican or Democrat while people are generally either Liberal or Conservative. While I am a conservative I never fall for the idea that Republicans are. This issue here proves that beyond doubt. Such control by the government is against any truly conservative principle.
What is even stranger is that I find myself in agreement with Ginsbury, Sotomayor and Kagan. Amazing.
When did you start thinking that fingerprints were destroyed? That stuff is in a database forever, regardless of any outcome.
One person can't make a car in a day. An assembly line can.
I always thought that was defined as eavesdropping. Maybe because he recorded it. Still and all he never entered the office. I'm not sure if what he did was illegal or not. I guess the lawyers will have fun with it.
It is kind of amusing. If it just wasn't so sad.
I don't know. Maybe it's because they bugged his office, that would be a tech thing I suppose. Yeah....it's a stretch I know.
Back when President Nixon was in office this country still had journalists and in that day expected their elected leaders to be held to a higher standard. If Nixon was president today he wouldn't have to resign.
Death throws?
Never heard of them?
http://www.comicvine.com/death-throws/4060-41808/
They should have let the reporters go and kept the photographers. The quality of the reporting would probably have stayed about the same.
No woooosh in space.
It's like how cars made on Friday have more defects. People are tired after a long week and just want the day to end so they can get the weekend party started.
I'm betting that officers who have an inordinate amount of "malfunctions" end up riding a desk. The main reason for these cameras isn't to protect the citizenry but to cut down on lawsuits. With all the cameras out in public now video evidence of police brutality is popping up more and more. If officers know they are being recorded then that will save the city a lot of money.
They usually don't actually attack first. The problem is, once they get started you're gonna get stomped. Usually it's like this, the officer says get up against the car. You say "fuck you." He then grabs you and throws you against the car. If, at this point you cease to resist he cuffs you. If you fight against it, it's on. He's going to beat you senseless then cuff you. After that it's off to jail where you get charged with assaulting an officer. I can't say it's right but it was easily avoidable.
He has to maintain a working relationship with the police.
You make a good point. The problem with making so much stuff illegal is that you water down the effectiveness of the law. When only a few things are illegal then laws are very important. When there is a law against every little thing then the law becomes a joke and everyone ignores it.
Taiwan is the name of the Island and the Republic of China is the name of the country.
I like it. It's your virus? Pay up bitch!
I think the best thing about the PI is that it proved a point. There is a market for cheap, capable tiny computer boards for projects. The PI selling one million units spurred all kinds of hardware development. Even if they aren't as cheap as the PI it still improves the prospects for making impressive projects.
That sounds about right. I've always thought that a diesel would be best for a hybrid. A 2 cylinder diesel to drive a generator that runs an electric motor. That way the diesel could run at a constant RPM as it would not be directly connected to the drive train. This would allow maximum efficiency and the diesel could shut down when the batteries were charged and only kick back on as the batteries dropped to a certain level. I guess there is some reason why they don't do it that way but I don't know what it is.
The reason the Tesla is as successful as it is is because it competes in a price range where people aren't looking at utilitarian transportation. Cost conscious people, for the most part, aren't buying in that market segment.
The batteries for the Tesla S 85Kwh batteries that are guaranteed for 8 years are in the mid 30K's to replace. Damn. My 2001 Grand Marquis I bought used in 2005 for 11K cash. It had 27,000 miles on it and now 8 years later has 155,000. I just replaced the timing chain set, water pump and all the gaskets involved for just over 1200 dollars. I could have done it myself for half that but I'm 53 now and tired of fixing cars plus it's a overhead cam and I wasn't crazy about timing that. Even so the car now runs great again and I'm looking forward to at least another 50,000 miles before I spend much more money on it.
Time will tell the full story on electric vehicles. I think one day, maybe not that faraway, you'll see a lot more of them on the road but the technology still has a long way to go.