No....insurance is something you generally believe will be there when/if you need it....unlike SS which is on the path to bankruptcy in just a few years from now.
However, in my opinion, the overriding issue is that whoever ends up in the Oval Office will be replacing Scalia, and likely on or two more justices over the next 4-8 yrs. For that reason, and that reason only, I may hold my nose, and vote Rep.
Same here...the thing I'm most concerned about right now, is getting a new justice replacement, that is someone who is a strict constitutionalist, and will look to interpret the Constitution as our forefathers wrote it and meant for it to apply.
I'm sure our new, coming Self Drving cars will all come fully equipped with recording devices too, I mean THINK of the valuable security info we could get from those too?
Think it sounds crazy?
Well, not more than 2-3 decades ago, nothing like that happens today could have even been imagined (aside from the 1984 book).
It wasn't that long ago, that you could go to the gate at an airport without metal detectors or security of any measure to meet your loved ones upon arrival.
Simple things like that that one takes for granted, so yes, with more of the control of our vehicles taken away from us, the more of privacy and the greater tracking recording will become.
Have you ever heard of Facebook shadow profiles [1]? Maybe it's not as easy as not signing up or quitting. Because they will still profile you. Forever. Just think of Facebook as the metastasized version of the government files on you.
Sure, until they find out you're not on Facebook, wonder what kind of sociopathic weirdo you are, and find an awkward excuse to move on.
So far.....not a problem at all.
It actually makes for a funny conversation tool....I joke that they just met one of the last 3 guys on earth that isn't on FB, usually gets a laugh and we go from there.
I have no problem getting emails or phone numbers of folks I meet for later contact.
I am pondering at some point *maybe* trying to get on FB, as that it would be good for a business idea I'm looking to get into that needs self promotion.
But so far, I can't find a way to get on FB as a business only...I'd be ok with doing a business front, but from what I see at this point, is that FB requires a personal acct. before you can open a business one.
So, does Coca Cola really have some employee there with a personal acct that the whole company uses for their presence on FB? What happens when that person quits/dies?
But back on track...aside from that, I can't really think of any compelling need to be on FB or any other social media. The risk of privacy is just too great for any value I can perceive to this point in my life.
And it certainly hasn't hurt me meeting friends or women I want to date.
Simple..easy to do. And hey, you might even make closer, better friends in meatspace, by you know..actually talking to them in person, and doing things with them...
No one wants to take your car away, you can still have two self-driving cars.
Well, how about YOU have your self driving car, and I'll keep the ones I can control, and don't by necessity have to have tracking onboard.
You can feel safe, and play your games while on the road, and I can enjoy my sports cars/motorcycles at the same time, and enjoy my freedom and privacy while getting to my destination, or just going out for a drive with no destination in mind for the fun of it....
I'm talking about the run of the mill "AK47" that the normal, average US citizen can legally purchase at a store, gun show or from a private individual.
These are no different than any other semi-automatic weapon one can legally purchase. Unless you have special licensing you cannot legally sell or own any fully automatic weapon.
So, aside from looking a bit more scary than any other semi-automatic rifle...how do you ascribe to them as being a military weapon? By caliber only?
If that is the case, then what is the lowest caliber cartridge you'd say a citizen could fire that wouldn't be military?
I mean hell..one of the most common hand gun calibers is the 9mm....the military uses that...so, should we ban that from ordinary citizens?
Anyway...just curious why you single out the AK47 as a military weapon, when the versions you see in citizens' hands legally, is nothing more than a semi-automatic rifle. No different really than any other semi-automatic rifle one can buy....
...could argue in 1902 that Robert E. Lee [archive.org] should be given a statue in Washington, D.C.
Sadly, our long standing statue of Robert E. Lee in Lee Circle here in NOLA, is to soon be lost due to our jackass Mayor, who had to jump in and create a conflict where there was none previously....and successfully had the city council run roughshod over many historian fans in the city and now this relic and other statues NO ONE HAD A PROBLEM WITH previously, are to likely be taken down this summer.
Just because there was a slavery issue in that time, surrounding them.
I find it funny they stopped there...I mean, the statue of Andrew Jackson in Jackson square, isn't in jeopardy. Why aren't they razing the entire French Quarter? I mean, it was heavily involved intimately with slave traders.
For that matter...why are we tolerating all the statues and tributes to Jefferson in DC? He was a well known slave owner and practician of the institution of slavery....
Why the revisionist history?
In our case, hell...they should have at least put it up to a vote for the state to decide....since they are historic monuments that belong to all of the citizens of the state of LA.
But no..that wouldn't have scored Landrieu bankable political points.
If you want oppressive colleges, try the Electoral College.
Actually, the Electoral College is a necessary equalizer for the states...without that, a very small number of states would perpetually run roughshod over the other states....and one of the conditions of becoming a state was that you'd get your equal representation on the federal level, and this is VERY important.
Remember, you are a member of your state first....THEN you are a member of the United States.
I took a bit too much LDS once...the pretty colors and the walls melting were fun, but man...it was a drag coming down off that stuff!!! Stayed awake for like 28 hours....
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It isn't like they've had any problems with terrorists there, have they?
What is the harm here? It isn't like anyone holds a gun to anyone's head to make them use or visit google or Facebook.
Even if you use them, no mind meld tricks here making you read and believe everything you read while on there, eh?
Or...are you saying people have gotten too stupid to think for themselves, and need Uncle Sam to do all their mental work for them?
If so...we've all lost already....
I say "Please, prepare him and the horse he rode in on, for a possibly painful procedure.
Seriously...we do NOT need to go here with govt. oversight.
No....insurance is something you generally believe will be there when/if you need it....unlike SS which is on the path to bankruptcy in just a few years from now.
You are correct, it is more accurately defined as a ponzi scheme.
What is an iPlayer?
Same here...the thing I'm most concerned about right now, is getting a new justice replacement, that is someone who is a strict constitutionalist, and will look to interpret the Constitution as our forefathers wrote it and meant for it to apply.
Well, hopefully, if they find enough evidence, they'll indict her BEFORE she wins any election.
Think it sounds crazy?
Well, not more than 2-3 decades ago, nothing like that happens today could have even been imagined (aside from the 1984 book).
It wasn't that long ago, that you could go to the gate at an airport without metal detectors or security of any measure to meet your loved ones upon arrival.
Simple things like that that one takes for granted, so yes, with more of the control of our vehicles taken away from us, the more of privacy and the greater tracking recording will become.
NoScript works pretty well....
Hmm.....all the NON ISIS folks might wanna start making their way to the exit out of town.....
So far.....not a problem at all.
It actually makes for a funny conversation tool....I joke that they just met one of the last 3 guys on earth that isn't on FB, usually gets a laugh and we go from there.
I have no problem getting emails or phone numbers of folks I meet for later contact.
I am pondering at some point *maybe* trying to get on FB, as that it would be good for a business idea I'm looking to get into that needs self promotion.
But so far, I can't find a way to get on FB as a business only...I'd be ok with doing a business front, but from what I see at this point, is that FB requires a personal acct. before you can open a business one.
So, does Coca Cola really have some employee there with a personal acct that the whole company uses for their presence on FB? What happens when that person quits/dies?
But back on track...aside from that, I can't really think of any compelling need to be on FB or any other social media. The risk of privacy is just too great for any value I can perceive to this point in my life.
And it certainly hasn't hurt me meeting friends or women I want to date.
Simple..easy to do. And hey, you might even make closer, better friends in meatspace, by you know..actually talking to them in person, and doing things with them...
So...we're wanting to get rid of motorcycles, scooters and other forms of motorized transport controlled by humans?
Well, how about YOU have your self driving car, and I'll keep the ones I can control, and don't by necessity have to have tracking onboard.
You can feel safe, and play your games while on the road, and I can enjoy my sports cars/motorcycles at the same time, and enjoy my freedom and privacy while getting to my destination, or just going out for a drive with no destination in mind for the fun of it....
How do yout figure it is a military weapon?
I'm talking about the run of the mill "AK47" that the normal, average US citizen can legally purchase at a store, gun show or from a private individual.
These are no different than any other semi-automatic weapon one can legally purchase. Unless you have special licensing you cannot legally sell or own any fully automatic weapon.
So, aside from looking a bit more scary than any other semi-automatic rifle...how do you ascribe to them as being a military weapon? By caliber only?
If that is the case, then what is the lowest caliber cartridge you'd say a citizen could fire that wouldn't be military?
I mean hell..one of the most common hand gun calibers is the 9mm....the military uses that...so, should we ban that from ordinary citizens?
Anyway...just curious why you single out the AK47 as a military weapon, when the versions you see in citizens' hands legally, is nothing more than a semi-automatic rifle. No different really than any other semi-automatic rifle one can buy....
Not in the overwhelming majority of the US.....we pretty much ALL own 1 if not 2 or more cars.
And we like having them.
I always have bought and driving largely performance cars....they are FUN to drive, in addition to getting from point A to point B.
So, if it helps, I'll voluntarily keep myself in the dangerous pool of lives that might get killed.
What smugness?
What did I saw or ask that came off as smug?
Never heard of it before...
Sadly, our long standing statue of Robert E. Lee in Lee Circle here in NOLA, is to soon be lost due to our jackass Mayor, who had to jump in and create a conflict where there was none previously....and successfully had the city council run roughshod over many historian fans in the city and now this relic and other statues NO ONE HAD A PROBLEM WITH previously, are to likely be taken down this summer.
Just because there was a slavery issue in that time, surrounding them.
I find it funny they stopped there...I mean, the statue of Andrew Jackson in Jackson square, isn't in jeopardy. Why aren't they razing the entire French Quarter? I mean, it was heavily involved intimately with slave traders.
For that matter...why are we tolerating all the statues and tributes to Jefferson in DC? He was a well known slave owner and practician of the institution of slavery....
Why the revisionist history?
In our case, hell...they should have at least put it up to a vote for the state to decide....since they are historic monuments that belong to all of the citizens of the state of LA.
But no..that wouldn't have scored Landrieu bankable political points.
Actually, the Electoral College is a necessary equalizer for the states...without that, a very small number of states would perpetually run roughshod over the other states....and one of the conditions of becoming a state was that you'd get your equal representation on the federal level, and this is VERY important.
Remember, you are a member of your state first....THEN you are a member of the United States.
At least..that's how it was set up.
I wonder how tolerate a Muslim university would be?
If caught looking at a girl walking by....chopping hands off as an easy first offense?
I took a bit too much LDS once...the pretty colors and the walls melting were fun, but man...it was a drag coming down off that stuff!!! Stayed awake for like 28 hours....
I'm loving me some more of that "Hope and Change"....