What I have seen is criticism from right wing papers about this report either being "unsurprising" or "offering no hope, grim." On the other hand, leftist papers have been in a sort of "we're doomed" sort of mode.
I haven't read the report but I've read two summaries:
And the report said no matter how much civilization slows or reduces its greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and sea level rise will continue on for centuries.
Scientists from 113 countries issued a landmark report Friday saying they have little doubt global warming is caused by man, and predicting that hotter temperatures and rises in sea level will "continue for centuries" no matter how much humans control their pollution.
However, they both do go on to say that it would be irresponsible to just sit back and do nothing. Also, we have to adapt to a warmer earth.
Ah, but that's the difference between a nerd and a regular pervert. The pervert's focus will be on "the porn" while the nerd's focus will be on "how is this person getting it so I can get more of it!" Teach a man to fish...
But the treaty does not cancel an agreement that the Central Asian nations signed in 1992 that allows Russia to transport and deploy nuclear weapons in Central Asia under certain circumstances.
The United States, Britain and France boycotted Friday's signing ceremony because they objected to this aspect of the treaty, said embassy officials and participants in the treaty negotiations. Only Russia and China sent representatives to Kazakhstan to observe the treaty signing.
Doesn't sound like much of a nuclear-free zone to me if Russia can still keep their nukes there "under certain circumstances." Hell, even France agrees with us on this one!
Let me try to understand your argument. You're saying that if a nuclear weapon detonates on U.S. soil, Iran would not deny responsibility. Are you serious? That singular event would essentially give us permission to wipe them (or whoever we deem is ultimately responsible) off the map.
I do agree we probably would be able to trace it back to the original supplier. And no, we would not wait for an admission. My guess is that if a nuclear detonation did happen, our nukes would be air-borne by the end of business day.
it's patently obvious Japan was already losing AND that they knew it
From the article YOU linked to: (after the first bomb fell, emphasis mine)
Admiral Toyoda Soemu, the Chief of the Naval General Staff, argued that even if the Americans had made one, they couldn't have many more. More detailed reports of the unprecedented scale of the destruction at Hiroshima were received, but two days passed before the government met to consider the changed situation.
At 04:00 on August 9, word reached Tokyo that the Soviet Union had broken the neutrality pact, declared war on Japan and launched an invasion of Manchuria. The senior leadership of the Japanese Army took the news in stride, grossly underestimating the scale of the attack. They did start preparations to impose martial law on the nation, with the support of Minister of War Anami, in order to stop anyone attempting to make peace.
Even after the first bomb fell, and even after the Soviet Union declared war and began the invasion, they still weren't willing to surrender. Can you explain how they were on the verge of surrendering?
Hi Mr. Troll. Thanks for not giving any sources for your "facts"
The nuclear non-proliferation treaty requires that nuclear powers work towards nuclear disarmament. The US rejects all proposals calling for nuclear disarmament.
Why would Iran (which, presumably, has no or a very small nuclear arsenal) want to start a nuclear war
Do you really think Iran would just start launching nukes when/if they develop them? No, they have a better way. All they have to do is hand off the weapons to a terrorist group (i.e. Hezbollah) to do the dirty work for them. Then they can just sit back and deny responsibility.
So you mean by 2008 we'll have reverted back to trollies and cable-cars? Perhaps people will even ride in electric vehicles that carry 30 or more people! Then everyone can get there for a tenth of the price! Oh wait, no that's a bus...
For God's sake, you didn't have to even have to RTFA. All you had to do was read the summary:
This project plans to eliminate city drivers
I don't know where you live, but I haven't seen many trollies, cable-cars, buses, cabs, trains, or really any vehicles that are driver-less.
Everybody already knows that the TSA's purpose is not to keep you safe, but to intimidate and harrass you.
That's stupid. Why is it their purpose to harass you? What do they stand to gain? The only thing they'll get from this is bad PR. And how does that help them?
I agree that the TSA cannot keep us safe because 100% safe air travel is impossible. So the next best thing is the perception of safety. If the public feels safe, then that's good enough.
Again, I'm no fan of Hezbulla, but please try to keep objective and look at the facts.
I'm sorry, but you make it sound like this war just started a week ago. Did you just start reading the news? Do a little research and see how many people Hezbollah has killed. They've been attacking Isreal for over 20 years now. Open your mind for a second and try to put yourself in Isreal's position. What would you do? There's really no good answer here, but would you just sit back and let your people be killed and kidnapped?
who's really going to go through to paper work for a $3 rebate?
I've seen a few places that now offer "e-rebates." So you can just fill out the rebate info at their website instead of mailing it in. Hopefully this will catch on.
Some fingerprint scanners to require signs of life. I seem to remember hearing that some need to detect a heartbeat and/or body heat. Of course, these measures can be circumvented as well...
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the call will be for "Death by Snoo Snoo!!!"
"I know I was speeding officer, but it wasn't my fault. I haven't been able to remove this damn virus..."
Fry: Stephen Hawking! Aren't you the guy who invented gravity?
Hawking: Sure, why not.
You doubt the awesome power of Real Genius!?!?
But seriously, forcing your enemy to watch Real Genius would be a more effective weapon than this laser...
this summer. Everyone who's been saying, "I just want a phone that's just a phone" might just get their wish.
From cnn:
From foxnews:
However, they both do go on to say that it would be irresponsible to just sit back and do nothing. Also, we have to adapt to a warmer earth.
You didn't know that Democrats are good and Republicans are evil? You must be new here.
They should probably be more worried about their roads than their pipes.
Looks like these are descendants of Shakey the Robot. Funny how Shakey's not mentioned anywhere in those links...
Ah, but that's the difference between a nerd and a regular pervert. The pervert's focus will be on "the porn" while the nerd's focus will be on "how is this person getting it so I can get more of it!" Teach a man to fish...
Nothing to say about the graph I supplied which shows a steady decline in the US's nuclear stockpile? Ok then, lets talk about another of your points.
From the San Francisco Chronicle:
Doesn't sound like much of a nuclear-free zone to me if Russia can still keep their nukes there "under certain circumstances." Hell, even France agrees with us on this one!
Let me try to understand your argument. You're saying that if a nuclear weapon detonates on U.S. soil, Iran would not deny responsibility. Are you serious? That singular event would essentially give us permission to wipe them (or whoever we deem is ultimately responsible) off the map.
I do agree we probably would be able to trace it back to the original supplier. And no, we would not wait for an admission. My guess is that if a nuclear detonation did happen, our nukes would be air-borne by the end of business day.
From the article YOU linked to: (after the first bomb fell, emphasis mine)
Even after the first bomb fell, and even after the Soviet Union declared war and began the invasion, they still weren't willing to surrender. Can you explain how they were on the verge of surrendering?
See this graph.
Do you really think Iran would just start launching nukes when/if they develop them? No, they have a better way. All they have to do is hand off the weapons to a terrorist group (i.e. Hezbollah) to do the dirty work for them. Then they can just sit back and deny responsibility.
Yeah, I was afraid of that, but I was too lazy to check and make sure.
Stupid Flanders...
For God's sake, you didn't have to even have to RTFA. All you had to do was read the summary:
I don't know where you live, but I haven't seen many trollies, cable-cars, buses, cabs, trains, or really any vehicles that are driver-less.
That's stupid. Why is it their purpose to harass you? What do they stand to gain? The only thing they'll get from this is bad PR. And how does that help them?
I agree that the TSA cannot keep us safe because 100% safe air travel is impossible. So the next best thing is the perception of safety. If the public feels safe, then that's good enough.
Still in denial, huh?
Testing is a big reason. But the bigger reason is unmaintainable code.
I've seen a few places that now offer "e-rebates." So you can just fill out the rebate info at their website instead of mailing it in. Hopefully this will catch on.
Some fingerprint scanners to require signs of life. I seem to remember hearing that some need to detect a heartbeat and/or body heat. Of course, these measures can be circumvented as well...
Awfully close to Vista and Redmond.
Methinks more suing's abrewing...