"But what gives the government the right to squash any private business just because they believe they can do the job better?"
The fact that the government was elected, and the private business was not?
The private businesses operate within the government, not the other way around (much as the situation seems to be reversed in modern-day America these days).
I think it's a hoax for technical reasons. There's no way in hell a watch battery can power a GPS receiver AND some kind of transceiver (cellular? come on.) to send GPS data back to a tracking device.
"Also the US would never give up its current power in this area."
This is not a reason for it to be scary or detrimental, you're merely stating a reason for it not to come about.
The UN becoming a federal government might be the only thing that can save the environment from us. Decisions like environmental protections need to be made but are in the best interests of no one with any power.
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Actually, I've always wanted to see the UN become something more like the EU parliament - a federation of nations. It frustrates me that it's as weak as it is.
I miss DS9 like crazy, and Sisko is no small part of why. Avery Brooks is a terrific actor and I'm dying to see what he and the rest of the cast can do in a movie format.
Aside: I think the reason she was technobabble-spewing was because shortly before she moved to the command track, she was a science officer on several ships.
Just thought I'd point that out. I rather liked the idea of a scientist captain, though of course the idiot writers never actually made use of it.
I'm not sure how "heavily armed" PT boats are, but the Defiant had the latest of top-of-the-line combat technology - a Romulan cloak, multiphasic shielding, ablative armor, gatling phasers, quantum torpedoes - the list goes on.
Yes, by all means, let's deride advanced education as being worthless and a foolish pursuit. It's much better to try to learn everything by yourself and reinvent the wheel rather than participating in a community environment of study.
Because, of course, who needs community? People are awful. I'd much rather stay in my mom's basement with my...For Dummies books and only leave the house to stare in the window of the hot chick next door at 11PM.
Unfortunately, pork-barrel tack-ons like this are the only way Congress can get Federal funds for their states. How do you outlaw it then? There will nearly always be a 49 state to 1 state majority against your spending bill.
What about his supposed comment about Zahn's trilogy? "Yeah, that's pretty close to how I was going to have things go after Episode Six. Kudos to him" or some shit like that?
after that he said "oh, all the time I only intended there to be six. It's just the story of Anakin Skywalker. I never planned for anything after that."
I'm a liberal, and that shocks the shit out of me.
$10bn is such a small part of the budget (when you take into account that the "expenditure" would be effectively spread out over the years that the r&d was done) - and to have GUARANTEED results from the appropriation... Jesus. I really hate my own party sometimes.
I did exaggerate a bit, but that was a BIG part of the reason the STS has wings. Other reasons include greater return path flexibility and a way to take the fatigue of "hard-core" re-entry (like in a Soyuz) off the astronauts, but these concerns can be addressed in other ways.
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"Try listening to FM radio as you drive down a Manhattan street"
I do this more or less every day. What are you talking about? The only signals I have difficulty with are the ones not broadcast in NY.
"But what gives the government the right to squash any private business just because they believe they can do the job better?"
The fact that the government was elected, and the private business was not?
The private businesses operate within the government, not the other way around (much as the situation seems to be reversed in modern-day America these days).
Dude, that would've burst my nads. Are you sure you're male and straight?
You don't get depressed. You get down on your knees, thank God, and then join in.
I think it's a hoax for technical reasons. There's no way in hell a watch battery can power a GPS receiver AND some kind of transceiver (cellular? come on.) to send GPS data back to a tracking device.
Why does Lucas REFUSE to go forward and will only make prequels?
"Also the US would never give up its current power in this area."
This is not a reason for it to be scary or detrimental, you're merely stating a reason for it not to come about.
The UN becoming a federal government might be the only thing that can save the environment from us. Decisions like environmental protections need to be made but are in the best interests of no one with any power.
Power windows bother you?
Actually, I've always wanted to see the UN become something more like the EU parliament - a federation of nations. It frustrates me that it's as weak as it is.
You begin to learn, my friend.
Have you ever seen Katee Sackhoff outside the role of Starbuck?
:)
She is super super cute and has a terrific body. Don't knock her 'til you do your research
"a female Starbuck is heresy"
But she's hot, and therefore all is forgiven.
I miss DS9 like crazy, and Sisko is no small part of why. Avery Brooks is a terrific actor and I'm dying to see what he and the rest of the cast can do in a movie format.
Perhaps we'll see.
Aside: I think the reason she was technobabble-spewing was because shortly before she moved to the command track, she was a science officer on several ships.
Just thought I'd point that out. I rather liked the idea of a scientist captain, though of course the idiot writers never actually made use of it.
I'm not sure how "heavily armed" PT boats are, but the Defiant had the latest of top-of-the-line combat technology - a Romulan cloak, multiphasic shielding, ablative armor, gatling phasers, quantum torpedoes - the list goes on.
Dude, the CURRENT Adama is a better commander AND more interesting than the original.
Come on. He fucking kicks ass.
Real life > web.
If you don't agree, I'm not sure we've got much else to say to each other.
Oh Jesus, yes. They out-hotted all the Trek hotties in that storyline.
Yes, by all means, let's deride advanced education as being worthless and a foolish pursuit. It's much better to try to learn everything by yourself and reinvent the wheel rather than participating in a community environment of study.
...For Dummies books and only leave the house to stare in the window of the hot chick next door at 11PM.
Because, of course, who needs community? People are awful. I'd much rather stay in my mom's basement with my
Unfortunately, pork-barrel tack-ons like this are the only way Congress can get Federal funds for their states. How do you outlaw it then? There will nearly always be a 49 state to 1 state majority against your spending bill.
What about his supposed comment about Zahn's trilogy? "Yeah, that's pretty close to how I was going to have things go after Episode Six. Kudos to him" or some shit like that?
Fucking CHRIST he pisses me off.
after that he said "oh, all the time I only intended there to be six. It's just the story of Anakin Skywalker. I never planned for anything after that."
He's such a fucking bullshit artist.
Congressman DeLay, is that you?
Opie's default handwriting rec is AWFUL.
I'm a liberal, and that shocks the shit out of me.
$10bn is such a small part of the budget (when you take into account that the "expenditure" would be effectively spread out over the years that the r&d was done) - and to have GUARANTEED results from the appropriation... Jesus. I really hate my own party sometimes.
I did exaggerate a bit, but that was a BIG part of the reason the STS has wings. Other reasons include greater return path flexibility and a way to take the fatigue of "hard-core" re-entry (like in a Soyuz) off the astronauts, but these concerns can be addressed in other ways.