Actually, my first thought on reading this article was..GREAT!! You can now just buy your congressional representative online, and not have to go through a lobbying firm.
Go to the.gov app store, click on your fav. representative, and send them your issue and PayPal contribution.
"I advise forgetting the RV and traveling by hotel instead. I do a lot of traveling and all hotels have internet connectivity, even it's just a phone line. The better hotels let you connect direct to an ethernet line, like the one I stayed at in Oklahoma City which only cost ~$800 a month with free net access.
And the distance from the hotel to "nature" is typically only half-an-hour. You can go picnic, enjoy the outdoors, and then come back to the hotel for a hot shower and free cable TV."
I've wanted to do this kind of trip by motorcycle!! If I could somehow get 2-3 weeks off, and friends that could do the same, and just to the 'iron-butt' ride around a good bit of the US.
"Aren't you going to have to got to the website and enter your login information to pay the bill anyhow? "
Not necessarily, many may just use their bank website to pay ALL their bills from....rather than log onto every different site out there to pay individual bills.
"Contributions to Bush? He was the one originally pushing for the bailout. Congress dragged its feet for all sorts of reasons on both sides though. Some good, some bad."
While I was against the bail outs, the part I mentioned concerning majority OWNERSHIP of the car companies came directly from direction from the current administration.
They even by passed laws on the books where bonded debt holders that should have been paid off first, were passed over....so that 'deals' could go through.
"Where does it say there should be a system of interstate highways? Where does it mention the internet? Space travel?"
On the surface, I'd tend to agree with you, but, after thinking a bit, I think each of those could be argued that they are part of the 'common defense' parts of the Constitution, certainly the origins of the interstate hwy system, and the internet were military. I think the space program could also fit in that category, no?
"I am a cyclist, and I'm sure you hate how slow I ride my bicycle as you blow by me, passing illegally."
This is the 21st century, and motorized vehicles are MUCH larger and faster than in days of old when a bicycle was a common of a form of transportation as cars and horses.
They should NO longer be permitted on the same roads as cars. We don't let horses, in general, on all public roadways do we?
"Yes, but it is their job to protect my insurance premiums from your stupidity."
It doesn't do a damned thing for your insurance rates.
If it is anything like motorcycle helmet laws. We used to have a choice to wear a helmet or not in Louisiana, till we got Blanco for a gov. For some reason she repealed a popular law, and we have to all wear helmets now.
Do you you think we got a break on our insurance rates, since this took so much 'risk' out of the equation? Nope...not a cent.
"Underground railways - called "Subways" in America and Scotland. Only the one in Newcastle has cellphone coverage of the ones I know about."
Was posting mostly tongue-in-cheek on that one. I know what they are, just being a bit sarcastic in that you don't actually see many of these things at all in the US. NYC has subways...I'm actually not sure what other cities in the US have subways or city trains.
I know what I want...I research them, see what the best prices on eBay have been, and just stay patient.
That's all it takes, I too know what I'll pay, and if you wait long enough, you can get a GREAT deal, I have, and I've done it on some pretty damned high end stuff. I research the seller too, especially if it is high $$. You get to know what the scammers are, etc....
"Agreed. Once you create evidence like this, it would be illegal to destroy it if you are ever in an accident. If you are a careful driver, then it makes sense to create this kind of record, since if you're in an accident, it probably won't be your fault. But it is a double edge sword. If you make a mistake like run a stop sign, having a video like this can only work against you. (Of course, if you're honest you should accept the responsibility from your mistake anyway.)"
If no one knows you have it...how would they know you erased it?
"What I don't understand is why people go onto eBay and buy stuff you can buy online at Amazon or retail, often for the same price or less."
While I agree with your thoughts on the site re-design (why can they not just let a good, fast loading, simple interface be?)...I don't get this comment.
The difference is, you buy NEW items on Amazon.com, and get a deal on USED items (sometimes, things not even manufactured anymore like old McIntosh tube amps I'm looking for) on eBay.
Any idiot that pays retail price for something on eBay is well.....a sucker, and there is one born every minute.
So, a civil, job related version of "guilty until proven innocent" (except there is no method to prove ones self against this) is acceptable in today's society??
Kinda of like pre-crime screening? You cannot do things now because you MIGHT do something.
Man..I'm glad I'm getting older and will be gone before this progresses to what I foresee as being a very scary reality in the coming future.
"No, there don't seem to be. In our politically correct county, they have different physical fitness requirements for female cadets."
I guess another case of where political correctness will get someone killed.
:(
When will we get it through our heads...everyone is NOT created equally with the same physical and mental gifts. I'll never be able to compete in the NBA. I accept that...
"Yeah, I'll mention that to a cop I know. She's 5'-2". I'm sure she'd much rather get into a physical fight with PCP-stoked guy twice her size than simply drop him, alive, like a sack of potatos. Though it sounds like you'd prefer she used a firearm in that situation."
The bigger question in my head is, what the HELL are they doing letting a small woman like that into the police force for...at least with regard to field duty?!?!
Are there not requirements for height, weight and strength for a patrolling officer any more??
Ok, I guess I can answer that question myself...after seeing some of the older, extremely FAT male cops I've seen in the doughnut shops. But, sheesh....a short little 5'2 lady? Hell, no perp could likely even SEE her when hearing her shout at them to stop, etc, unless they looked down.
That just doesn't sound safe to me at all, for anyone. For her...and even for the criminal that might be tempted to stomp on such a small person, where they'd likely comply with someone larger and more formidable.
"Hmm...well, as long as they are trying to use the 'fantastically' efficient and effective healthcare system Mass. adopted, for the Federal US version, I suppose all the states should also model this nifty wiretapping law too...?"
Troll?
Are there really that many people out there, that don't think the Obama admin. proposed health care system is not basically modelled after the one in Mass?
And is said healthcare system in MA not in a bit of a mess financially?
Hmm...well, as long as they are trying to use the 'fantastically' efficient and effective healthcare system Mass. adopted, for the Federal US version, I suppose all the states should also model this nifty wiretapping law too...?
"It does, however, increase the time it takes a person to go through by roughly an order of magnitude."
Nah, just wear flip flops when flying. I now 'dress' for flying to cause the last amount of hangup and hassle. Flip flops for shoes, before going through, I put my wallet, bracelet, phone...etc. in my backpack rather than in my pockets so as not to have anything that will set off the metal detector. I also now make sure to wear shorts/pants that don'e have a lot of metal buttons or zippers on them.
This is all a PITA, that I do not believe will save us from anything, but, as long as it is on place, it helps to dress smartly for the experience.
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Sounds much easier to me!!
And the distance from the hotel to "nature" is typically only half-an-hour. You can go picnic, enjoy the outdoors, and then come back to the hotel for a hot shower and free cable TV."
I've wanted to do this kind of trip by motorcycle!! If I could somehow get 2-3 weeks off, and friends that could do the same, and just to the 'iron-butt' ride around a good bit of the US.
Not necessarily, many may just use their bank website to pay ALL their bills from....rather than log onto every different site out there to pay individual bills.
Hmm...It would be cool to seem them use the 'wood' to create super versions of say...a Telecaster that would be a perfect specimen in the future...
While I was against the bail outs, the part I mentioned concerning majority OWNERSHIP of the car companies came directly from direction from the current administration.
They even by passed laws on the books where bonded debt holders that should have been paid off first, were passed over....so that 'deals' could go through.
I'm curious, where do YOU live at, where they allow horses to travel freely on all public (non-hwy) roads???
On the surface, I'd tend to agree with you, but, after thinking a bit, I think each of those could be argued that they are part of the 'common defense' parts of the Constitution, certainly the origins of the interstate hwy system, and the internet were military. I think the space program could also fit in that category, no?
Maybe we own a small part, but, the Unions own the majority of them. I guess their campaign contributions really paid off, eh?
This is the 21st century, and motorized vehicles are MUCH larger and faster than in days of old when a bicycle was a common of a form of transportation as cars and horses.
They should NO longer be permitted on the same roads as cars. We don't let horses, in general, on all public roadways do we?
And where is it in the Constitution that the federal govt. is mandated to try to influence the behavior of its citizens through punitive taxation??
I must have missed that little footnote on my copy....?
It doesn't do a damned thing for your insurance rates.
If it is anything like motorcycle helmet laws. We used to have a choice to wear a helmet or not in Louisiana, till we got Blanco for a gov. For some reason she repealed a popular law, and we have to all wear helmets now.
Do you you think we got a break on our insurance rates, since this took so much 'risk' out of the equation? Nope...not a cent.
Was posting mostly tongue-in-cheek on that one. I know what they are, just being a bit sarcastic in that you don't actually see many of these things at all in the US. NYC has subways...I'm actually not sure what other cities in the US have subways or city trains.
Very rare in the US for these modes of transport.
Not familiar with these, much less needing wireless there..?
That's all it takes, I too know what I'll pay, and if you wait long enough, you can get a GREAT deal, I have, and I've done it on some pretty damned high end stuff. I research the seller too, especially if it is high $$. You get to know what the scammers are, etc....
If no one knows you have it...how would they know you erased it?
While I agree with your thoughts on the site re-design (why can they not just let a good, fast loading, simple interface be?)...I don't get this comment.
The difference is, you buy NEW items on Amazon.com, and get a deal on USED items (sometimes, things not even manufactured anymore like old McIntosh tube amps I'm looking for) on eBay.
Any idiot that pays retail price for something on eBay is well.....a sucker, and there is one born every minute.
Kinda of like pre-crime screening? You cannot do things now because you MIGHT do something.
Man..I'm glad I'm getting older and will be gone before this progresses to what I foresee as being a very scary reality in the coming future.
I guess another case of where political correctness will get someone killed.
When will we get it through our heads...everyone is NOT created equally with the same physical and mental gifts. I'll never be able to compete in the NBA. I accept that...
Yeah...pretty bad site.
I wonder why they are limiting their market so severely by only catering to police and military for this?
Seems like they'd make MUCH more selling to civilians as that they are the victims more often and need protection.
The bigger question in my head is, what the HELL are they doing letting a small woman like that into the police force for...at least with regard to field duty?!?!
Are there not requirements for height, weight and strength for a patrolling officer any more??
Ok, I guess I can answer that question myself...after seeing some of the older, extremely FAT male cops I've seen in the doughnut shops. But, sheesh....a short little 5'2 lady? Hell, no perp could likely even SEE her when hearing her shout at them to stop, etc, unless they looked down.
That just doesn't sound safe to me at all, for anyone. For her...and even for the criminal that might be tempted to stomp on such a small person, where they'd likely comply with someone larger and more formidable.
Maybe something analogous to body armor for bullets...something you can wear, that will prevent the taser from shocking you. Is such a thing possible?
I'd think there would be some $$ to be made with that one.....
Troll?
Are there really that many people out there, that don't think the Obama admin. proposed health care system is not basically modelled after the one in Mass?
And is said healthcare system in MA not in a bit of a mess financially?
Hmm...well, as long as they are trying to use the 'fantastically' efficient and effective healthcare system Mass. adopted, for the Federal US version, I suppose all the states should also model this nifty wiretapping law too...?
Hmm...you have a gym you know of that has a rule against cameras??
Never heard of that.
Actually, aside from secure facilities (nuclear, DoD, etc)...I've never heard of a place that forbade by rule a camera phone.
Nah, just wear flip flops when flying. I now 'dress' for flying to cause the last amount of hangup and hassle. Flip flops for shoes, before going through, I put my wallet, bracelet, phone...etc. in my backpack rather than in my pockets so as not to have anything that will set off the metal detector. I also now make sure to wear shorts/pants that don'e have a lot of metal buttons or zippers on them.
This is all a PITA, that I do not believe will save us from anything, but, as long as it is on place, it helps to dress smartly for the experience.