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  1. Re: This is why .... on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 1

    Well, lets see. Udall has been trying to bring it to the forefront for some time. That speak volumes, in my book, esp. since the neo-cons (not the tea*) have worked hard to prevent him from bringing up anything.

  2. Supercharger? on Tesla Roadster Update Extends Range · · Score: 2

    While it is obvious that the new batteries will nearly double the range (li batteries double about every 7-8 years), what about the super charger? No doubt the roadster owner should pay for it (which would also include the electricity), but these the guys that helped make Tesla. Without them, tesla NEVER would have gotten off the ground.

    Come on, elon. You can do the super charger.

  3. Re:I doubt this is true, BUT.... on Why Lizard Squad Took Down PSN and Xbox Live On Christmas Day · · Score: 1

    When you want to prevent treason, the first rule is to have ppl that have a stack in the success of the nation. In addition, you pay them enough. In addition, when you have a KNOWN path that is easy to break, you switch away from it.
    What you will see is that ALL of these companies that got cracked had windows, had outsourced to India, and not a one of these companies were allowed to do retail business in India.

  4. Re:Source please! on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 1

    NSA directors had been lying since 2004. BUT, back in 2004, CONgress did not care. They simply allowed it to happen.

  5. Re: This is why .... on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 1

    and what does any of this have to do with the fact that CONgress/W basically removed the oversight from NSA back in 2004?
    Absolutely fucking NOTHING.
    Since that time, CONgress has not done their job of oversight, by asking very thin questions and KNOWING that lies were being told.
    It is for that reason that Udal and others have been HINTIng that issues were afoot. In fact, Udall had hinted at this before Snowden turned both whistle blower and traitor.

  6. Re: This is why .... on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 1

    what does that have to do with what CONgress and W did back in 2004?

  7. Re: This is why .... on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 2

    I am a registered libertarian. While I have issues with O, the fact is, that this was put into place back in 2002 through later timeframe, and the neo-cons of that time removed real oversight of the work.

  8. Re: Source please! on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 1

    No, the oversight was scaled way back in 2004.

  9. Re: This is why .... on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 1

    I am sick of your type. I worked on pat act back in 2004-6. I have posts that griped about you fucking neo-cons that destroy america and never take responsibility for your fucking actions, or the bozos that voted in.

  10. Re:Scam on Bill Gates Sponsoring Palladium-Based LENR Technology · · Score: 2

    The good news for you is that ACA is now available. You should be able to restore your lithium, and even increase your dosage.

  11. Cool, BUT.... on Bill Gates Sponsoring Palladium-Based LENR Technology · · Score: 1

    he should be investing into thorium companies as well.

  12. Radio Shack all over again on Kodak-Branded Smartphones On the Way · · Score: 1

    Seriously, they are pulling a sears or radio shack.
    The end is near for Kodak.

  13. I doubt this is true, BUT.... on Why Lizard Squad Took Down PSN and Xbox Live On Christmas Day · · Score: 1

    if so, then thank you. These kinds of actions are needed to force companies to change.
    At the same time, we should be suing retailers, along with the CIO and CEOs, that have lost CCs.

  14. This is why .... on NSA Reveals More Than a Decade of Improper Surveillance · · Score: 0, Troll

    the GOP stopped Congressional oversight of NSA back in 2004. They knew that what was going on was illegal.

  15. Re: Multi touch while driving? on "Infrared Curtain" Brings Touchscreen Technology To Cheap Cars · · Score: 1

    There is so much screen real-estate, Tesla has eliminated most of the painful nested menus you find on other cars with smaller screens.

    That says it all. The big screen is NOT a distraction since you avoid multiple dialogs that you have to learn with the small screens. Instead, tesla has most controls on the wheel (pretty normal), and then there is a top bar on the screen in which you can move to a couple of different mappings. Issue solved.
    The fact is, that all cars require some amount of learning where buttons are. With Tesla, they are located in 2 easy spots: the wheel and a very large screen.

  16. Re: Multi touch while driving? on "Infrared Curtain" Brings Touchscreen Technology To Cheap Cars · · Score: 1

    Right. You do NOT fiddle with it while driving. However, the same can be said of regular car buttons. The nice thing about the tesla screen is that you very quickly learn the setting so that you do NOT fiddle anymore than you will with a regular car.
    Fact is, the tesla controls are LESS bothersome to me than the old buttons.

  17. he does NOT support science OR NASA on Can Rep. John Culberson Save NASA's Space Exploration Program? · · Score: 1

    Had he REALLY supported science and NASA, then he would be focused on getting funding out of CONgress's hand. they are the ones that continue to destroy NASA.

  18. Cullberson is what is wrong with NASA on Can Rep. John Culberson Save NASA's Space Exploration Program? · · Score: 1

    The GOP has worked hard to destroy NASA and keep it as a jobs program. They are the ones that screw it up constantly. Even now, they are the bastards that have gutted private space while trying to increase funding for SLS.
    And this bastard things that he will SAVE NASA????

  19. Re: Here, let me fix that for you on Dish Pulls Fox News, Fox Business Network As Talks Break Down · · Score: 1

    PBS? Absolutely. I also used to watch CNN headlines news. Used to be great. Now, it is like faux: pure crap.

  20. Re: Multi touch while driving? on "Infrared Curtain" Brings Touchscreen Technology To Cheap Cars · · Score: 1

    And yet,50k Tesla owners will tell you that u have no clue of what you are saying.

  21. Re: Well, duh on The Dominant Life Form In the Cosmos Is Probably Superintelligent Robots · · Score: 1

    You miss the point. Androids can update their code as well. Humans do not.

  22. Re:But what about my burger? on Tesla About To Start Battery-Swap Pilot Program · · Score: 1

    where do you want to spend your money? On food or on energy?

  23. nope on Tesla About To Start Battery-Swap Pilot Program · · Score: 1

    the reason for the longer range is that you move across cells. It is the number of charges (combined with heat) that is detrimental to cells. As such, they will likely always have about 160-250 MPC.
    BUT, you are right about rentals for true long distance driving.

  24. I think that they are making a mistake on Tesla About To Start Battery-Swap Pilot Program · · Score: 1

    These should ONLY be in the service centers and the batteries should be for say 400 MPC. IOW, this is not to be used to fill up for local driving, but instead used for putting in long distance batteries so that you can take a vacation. With a battery that has say over 120 KWH, that first 30 min will still bring you up over 250-300 MPC, which is plenty long for extended driving.

  25. Re: Well, duh on The Dominant Life Form In the Cosmos Is Probably Superintelligent Robots · · Score: 1

    Actually, there is.
    Robots, actually androids, can be updated right away with any improvement. With humans, we have to undergo a generation cycle. Basically, look at speed of change of regular cars vs Tesla. Because of Tesla's heavy electronics manufacturing, new updates change it regularly, making the car newer and better, in a much faster way.