Trophy killers. Not uncommon to find a prize of a buck on someone's personal ranch groomed for the express purpose of handing over the prize on a silver platter. CxO and other executive types love these feel-good games.
Real men hunt with a bow and arrow. The elite use spears.
You just stepped into the world of metaphysics. Purely from personal faith, I believe in the afterlife. The continuation of the consciousness in one form or another. But let's place that aside and go with what we do know. You are not but one being. Rather, you are a collection of cells ranging in count up to 100 trillion. Many of which die and are replaced asynchronously. So, perhaps consciousness is an illusion? Maybe that copy thinks he is the real you. Ponder that for a moment. Who's right all things being equal? Perhaps it's both now that each brain is taking on new information from a now different vantage point. As they age, they become different people.
Many of us have been taught that we are born, live, and die under one life. However, I've heard it stated that each new day is a new life. Each day marks the beginning of a new direction in our lives. It's sort of like a mini death followed by a mini rebirth. I suppose you could break down that concept into hours, minutes, and then seconds if you wish. At some point however, you just have to leave it up to faith regardless how you wish to solve this issue scientifically.
Tell that to someone currently living in a country where the average yearly wage is about $200.
Tough shit. It's not our burden bear. That goes for you too. They have two, and only two options. I'm willing to assist if asked however. But no free unchecked passes.
1. Immigrate through the proper legal channels like my relatives from Europe did. My wife whom is Chinese came over on a K1 Visa as well. 2. They can reform their own government south of the border. Exactly how is entirely not our problem. As long as their revolution and/or reform doesn't spill over to our border, all is well.
The idea we should have porous or non-existing borders is absolute bat-shit insanity. Do you not realize that the concept of a Nation State is a recent Western invention. It provides and maintain cultural cohesiveness and legal sovereignty. Essentially what your asking for is a nation without defined borders and control. That's purely anti-American despite your well meaning of good intentions. Unless of course turning back the clock to a pre-columbian era is your absolute goal, at which point we have nothing further to discuss.
One last point. Racism and culture are two distinct aspects by which people are judged. They are *NOT* one in the same. Only the ignorant judge people based on race. The intelligent among us will judge someone based on their culture (religious, political, philosophy of life...ect).
That would explain a lot about Micro Center here in Houston, TX (near the Galleria mall - just inside 610 loop). Often they will list what items they have in store. If it says they have a count of 3 or less, don't believe it for a moment. It's BS! I've had plenty of sales people that yes, we have that HDD or Fiber Transceiver available. When I drive on-site to provide SKU and pickup, I'm told that there must be an error in the database because they can't find the item in inventory. I've even had similar experiences with Fry's Electronics.
Theft happens. But there's no way in hell that retailers are that sloppy about accounting for inventory. No fuckin way!
Idle hands are a bad thing for any society. When people are out of work for so long without a support system in place, they become mischievous. OTOH, you don't want a large portion of society to be dependent on government for assistance either. To do so would be to place them into indentured servitude for said services. This broods an accumulation of political power. Very bad.
There are three fundamental aspect that drive our economy. Needs, Wants, and Goals. The later tends to be lead by the Government. The space race for example or the building of pyramids. But how and where we should prioritize the flow of money will always be up for eternal debate I'm afraid.
Why is that trolls such as yourself start assuming that ALL people whom bear arms are the aggressor? When shit hits the fan and the government collapse, you will want the means by which to defend yourself and your family from your fellow neighbors. Hunger and thirst are a huge motivator. Often it may be by common criminals, gangs, or other people trying to feed their families. All other concerns go out the window when survival is at stake.
People need the means by which to defend from an aggressor. Most rational human beings with arms would rather not display their weaponry out of fear of calling unwanted attention to themselves. I'm one such person. I hope to all that is holy that my firearms are left to recreational target shooting only. Both now and into the future.
With regards to gasoline, much of it gets converted into H2O. You visually see this when start the car on a cold morning. For some newer cars, the water vapor condensed is quite drinkable.
It's the constant thermal change that's effecting its life. 8 Years is nothing to scoff at. However, I am curious to know how many miles/kilometers this thing traveled in total. I doubt its as much as we think it is. This vehicle must rest in-between charge cycles I'm sure. Also, the #1 killer of any electro-mechanical device is moisture. Although the martian atmosphere is 100% saturated with water, it's so thin that its actually bone dry in comparisons with even the driest deserts here on Earth.
Philosophically it's their choice. We're not talking about abortion here, but the freedom to risk one's own life and only their own life. The problem is, they become a huge medical liability on the tax payer later in life from the effects of radiation exposure. And that's regardless if they signed a medical weaver forfeiting future healthcare or not. There's just no way to guarantee that radiation is directly responsibly for some or all of the health issues, and society will not necessarily give up on them without first racking up some form of medical debt. Either way you slice it, society pays for their risky behavior.
Yup, you're correct. Both homicides and voilent crimes have dropped about 2000 and remained steady more or less.
Flash mobs initiated through text messaging technology, social media, and instant real-time media definitely warp a sense of perspective. Including my own.
Yes; because everything they had post WW2 we have today and then some. For an equivalent median household income today, you can get a better car, more square footage, food, electricity and all other items available in that time period.
No; because the average American has been exposed to excessive consumerism on items not necessary. Specifically with regards to not needed upgrades and entertainment expenses. All sorts of stuff they didn't' have then we can do without today. We've just adapted our lives to accept this as the new "normal" and thus raise our expectations higher than it really needs to be. Also, the crime rate in lower income housing areas makes it virtually impossible to live a post WW2 lifestyle. Another issue is that of culture. How many parents are involved in their child's life today compared to a post WW2 family? I content that family values have dropped which is at the root of our youth crime rate. It basically has led us into a destructive positive feed-back cycle from a cultural standpoint.
We're not. In fact, America has improved progressively with each passing generation. It's your own perception that has changed. That's because newer surveillance and reporting technologies illuminate wrongdoing in ways normally you haven't been accustomed to before.
As people, we respond more to visual stimuli regardless of the fact worse has been reported before in just words alone.
Not that George bush wasn't dirty, but both him and Clinton don't seem like the type to take bribes. Attention whores. Yes. But bribes? But what I know? Now Congress OTOH, you can bet on that everyone of them bastards as being guilty. In fact, I wager that it's virtually impossible to climb the political ladder without taking some bribes and partaking in blackmail. Not that it makes it right. Perhaps I'm too naive to think otherwise about how politics should work in general.
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Do people like Al Gore count too? Or does he get a pass because he's not a Republican? Just asking.
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Trees. Who doesn't love them? I refuse to live in domicile without at least a few trees nearby.
Right up until your SO demands to be tapped into your thoughts 24/7.
The freedom of my mind to wander in private is sacred to me.
I like the way you think.
Trophy killers. Not uncommon to find a prize of a buck on someone's personal ranch groomed for the express purpose of handing over the prize on a silver platter. CxO and other executive types love these feel-good games.
Real men hunt with a bow and arrow. The elite use spears.
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You just stepped into the world of metaphysics. Purely from personal faith, I believe in the afterlife. The continuation of the consciousness in one form or another. But let's place that aside and go with what we do know. You are not but one being. Rather, you are a collection of cells ranging in count up to 100 trillion. Many of which die and are replaced asynchronously. So, perhaps consciousness is an illusion? Maybe that copy thinks he is the real you. Ponder that for a moment. Who's right all things being equal? Perhaps it's both now that each brain is taking on new information from a now different vantage point. As they age, they become different people.
Many of us have been taught that we are born, live, and die under one life. However, I've heard it stated that each new day is a new life. Each day marks the beginning of a new direction in our lives. It's sort of like a mini death followed by a mini rebirth. I suppose you could break down that concept into hours, minutes, and then seconds if you wish. At some point however, you just have to leave it up to faith regardless how you wish to solve this issue scientifically.
I don't just think. I know it does. Or else I wouldn't have made the point in the first place, now would I?
That's what she said.
Tell that to someone currently living in a country where the average yearly wage is about $200.
Tough shit. It's not our burden bear. That goes for you too. They have two, and only two options. I'm willing to assist if asked however. But no free unchecked passes.
1. Immigrate through the proper legal channels like my relatives from Europe did. My wife whom is Chinese came over on a K1 Visa as well.
2. They can reform their own government south of the border. Exactly how is entirely not our problem. As long as their revolution and/or reform doesn't spill over to our border, all is well.
The idea we should have porous or non-existing borders is absolute bat-shit insanity. Do you not realize that the concept of a Nation State is a recent Western invention. It provides and maintain cultural cohesiveness and legal sovereignty. Essentially what your asking for is a nation without defined borders and control. That's purely anti-American despite your well meaning of good intentions. Unless of course turning back the clock to a pre-columbian era is your absolute goal, at which point we have nothing further to discuss.
One last point. Racism and culture are two distinct aspects by which people are judged. They are *NOT* one in the same. Only the ignorant judge people based on race. The intelligent among us will judge someone based on their culture (religious, political, philosophy of life...ect).
That would explain a lot about Micro Center here in Houston, TX (near the Galleria mall - just inside 610 loop). Often they will list what items they have in store. If it says they have a count of 3 or less, don't believe it for a moment. It's BS! I've had plenty of sales people that yes, we have that HDD or Fiber Transceiver available. When I drive on-site to provide SKU and pickup, I'm told that there must be an error in the database because they can't find the item in inventory. I've even had similar experiences with Fry's Electronics.
Theft happens. But there's no way in hell that retailers are that sloppy about accounting for inventory. No fuckin way!
Idle hands are a bad thing for any society. When people are out of work for so long without a support system in place, they become mischievous. OTOH, you don't want a large portion of society to be dependent on government for assistance either. To do so would be to place them into indentured servitude for said services. This broods an accumulation of political power. Very bad.
There are three fundamental aspect that drive our economy. Needs, Wants, and Goals. The later tends to be lead by the Government. The space race for example or the building of pyramids. But how and where we should prioritize the flow of money will always be up for eternal debate I'm afraid.
Why is that trolls such as yourself start assuming that ALL people whom bear arms are the aggressor? When shit hits the fan and the government collapse, you will want the means by which to defend yourself and your family from your fellow neighbors. Hunger and thirst are a huge motivator. Often it may be by common criminals, gangs, or other people trying to feed their families. All other concerns go out the window when survival is at stake.
People need the means by which to defend from an aggressor. Most rational human beings with arms would rather not display their weaponry out of fear of calling unwanted attention to themselves. I'm one such person. I hope to all that is holy that my firearms are left to recreational target shooting only. Both now and into the future.
And that is why the common man should have the right to bear arms. Tread on us will they?
With regards to gasoline, much of it gets converted into H2O. You visually see this when start the car on a cold morning. For some newer cars, the water vapor condensed is quite drinkable.
It's the constant thermal change that's effecting its life. 8 Years is nothing to scoff at. However, I am curious to know how many miles/kilometers this thing traveled in total. I doubt its as much as we think it is. This vehicle must rest in-between charge cycles I'm sure. Also, the #1 killer of any electro-mechanical device is moisture. Although the martian atmosphere is 100% saturated with water, it's so thin that its actually bone dry in comparisons with even the driest deserts here on Earth.
Cheaper, Faster, Better. Pick two.
Do both. You can now sell fresh water and salt. It's two markets in one to profit from.
Philosophically it's their choice. We're not talking about abortion here, but the freedom to risk one's own life and only their own life. The problem is, they become a huge medical liability on the tax payer later in life from the effects of radiation exposure. And that's regardless if they signed a medical weaver forfeiting future healthcare or not. There's just no way to guarantee that radiation is directly responsibly for some or all of the health issues, and society will not necessarily give up on them without first racking up some form of medical debt. Either way you slice it, society pays for their risky behavior.
Touché
Yup, you're correct. Both homicides and voilent crimes have dropped about 2000 and remained steady more or less.
Flash mobs initiated through text messaging technology, social media, and instant real-time media definitely warp a sense of perspective. Including my own.
Both yes and no.
Yes; because everything they had post WW2 we have today and then some. For an equivalent median household income today, you can get a better car, more square footage, food, electricity and all other items available in that time period.
No; because the average American has been exposed to excessive consumerism on items not necessary. Specifically with regards to not needed upgrades and entertainment expenses. All sorts of stuff they didn't' have then we can do without today. We've just adapted our lives to accept this as the new "normal" and thus raise our expectations higher than it really needs to be. Also, the crime rate in lower income housing areas makes it virtually impossible to live a post WW2 lifestyle. Another issue is that of culture. How many parents are involved in their child's life today compared to a post WW2 family? I content that family values have dropped which is at the root of our youth crime rate. It basically has led us into a destructive positive feed-back cycle from a cultural standpoint.
If you ever been to Shanghai, the first thing this reminds you of is a cycle-less rickshaw (opposed to a horseless carriage). Wacky.
We're not. In fact, America has improved progressively with each passing generation. It's your own perception that has changed. That's because newer surveillance and reporting technologies illuminate wrongdoing in ways normally you haven't been accustomed to before.
As people, we respond more to visual stimuli regardless of the fact worse has been reported before in just words alone.
Not that George bush wasn't dirty, but both him and Clinton don't seem like the type to take bribes. Attention whores. Yes. But bribes? But what I know? Now Congress OTOH, you can bet on that everyone of them bastards as being guilty. In fact, I wager that it's virtually impossible to climb the political ladder without taking some bribes and partaking in blackmail. Not that it makes it right. Perhaps I'm too naive to think otherwise about how politics should work in general.
Politics. It's a dirty place to be in.
It could be worse. It could be Digg.