I suppose you don't consider that sometimes stock just flies off of the shelves after a day or two?
When I go into a store, I'm not looking to buy an excuse, I'm looking to buy an advertised item. If you can not provide me with that item, you have failed to live up to your promise. If this happens on multiple occasions, I am going to come to the conclusion that you habitually break your promises. No amount of excuses is going to change the fact that you can't give me what I want, and I am going to find someone who can.
The word "gap" is now exclusively used in military political rhetoric? Uh. Ok. Someone better notify the people at Websters so they can make the appropriate changes.
Good point. If that were the case, you could have a vest constructed entirely of styrofoam, or even just a rigid network of plastic tubes. The weight savings (and improvement in ventilation) over modern armour would be invaluable, even if the bulk were slightly increased. This is deffinitely something to keep an eye on.
No one has to buy their products. Ask your grandparents how much health care they got for most of their lives. Like it or not, most medical procedures are completely optional, and are far from being a necessity. I'm pretty tired of whiny fuckers thinking that having a headache entitles them to a free visit to the emergency room.
That's not just the radio. Military weapons systems generally include instructions for destruction. Even machineguns are expected to be destroyed in order to prevent them falling into enemy hands, and as such there is are "suggested methods" for destroying them, such as blowing out the barrel and breech using a pull-cord, disassembling them and scattering the working parts, etc.
In other words, those instructions weren't there because the radio is so special, but rather because the military is so paranoid about letting ANYTHING fall into enemy hands.
With Hunger, Global Warming and catostrophic ozone loss affecting the lives of billions, dont you think the scientests/Zombie Cockroaches have something better to do? Hmmm?
Are you sure that you're not a zombie cockroach?
Seriously, you're right. I think it's very unfortunate that there are some very intelligent people starving in the third world, while mindless overfed idiots like you continue to lead a carefree existence. If there were a God, he'd have switched you around ages ago.
Sure lets talk about controlling violent video games, right after the US adopts the UK gun control laws.
That's about the silliest thing I've ever heard. The only thing gun control does is get weapons out of the hands of law-abiding citizens. Do you really think criminals have a problem getting guns? I'm a Canadian citizen. Our laws are similar to yours. Yet I know that if I wanted to, I could go downtown tomorrow and buy an "illegal" pistol for about $500. The only thing that stops me from doing it is that I am a law-abiding citizen. Do you SERIOUSLY believe that your average criminal is going to have the same compunctions? Put another way, do you seriously believe that a man who already has a record for assault and robbery is going to be worried about being charged with the illegal possession of a firearm?
The only thing that lax gun-laws do is ensure that less of those killed through gun violence are law abiding citizens. They put us all on equal footing. Only an idiot would be opposed to that.
I hold no delusions about my ability to educate you. In order for me to get through to you, you would need to be living in a universe that closely resembles our own reality. Unfortunately, all indications seem to point to you currently spending most of your time frolicking with the pink unicorns of planet Bedzulbeebub. If you consider the current Israeli response to be a "genocide", you are certainly "special" in many ways, but not in the kind of way which will allow you to understand the real meaning of the word "genocide". Talk to Romeo Dellaire about genocide, and see what he has to say on the subject.
Chances are you're simply a Jew-hating turd who won't be happy until Israel is wiped off the earth. If that's the case, then I'd refuse to talk to you based on principle alone. Or it may be that you are merely a poorly informed college kid who has been exposed to too much anti-Israeli propaganda. If THAT is the case then there is deffinitely some possibility that you may one day see the truth, but it won't occur while you're stuck in the sterile halls of academia.
Whatever the case, I know from past experience that there is nothing I can do which will change your mind on this issue. People who make statements about the "genocide" of the Palestinian people, and mean it, aren't making their judgements based on any sort of rational analysis of the available data. They are making their assessments based on emotions and feelings, rumours and empty rhetoric. The ONLY way to arrive at your conclusion is by ignoring all of the available data, and all common sense, so what point is there for me to attempt to engage you in rational discourse?
Sure, that's as convenient an excuse as any, although pretty irrelevant, really. A much more likely reason would be the constant propaganda being drummed up by middle-eastern regimes, as well as the unwaivering American support of Israel (and the rabbid-hatred of same by all muslim nations). In reality, it's certainly a mix of factors, and your simplistic analysis doesn't even begin to scratch the surface.
But yes, if you just want easy answers that you can understand without having to really think, then sure, blame the American assistance of the Brits. And don't ask yourself why the Iranians seem to hate a minor player more than the main character. That'll just lead to more troublesome questions which you don't know how to answer.
Whenever you're done badmouthing the CIA, feel free to go up to a WW2 veteran and accuse him of murder, overthrowing a democratically elected government, and supporting bloody coups. You'll technically be correct, but I'll still get a good deal of enjoyment out of watching an 80 year old man beat the snot out of you with his cane.
Yahoo on the otherhand gave the chinese government that anon bloggers home address without even trying to protect him, then lied about it. No one seems to call them evil even though they do a lot more worse things then Google does.
It's the usual double standard. When Iran executes a homosexual, most people don't say a word, because we expect that from them. On the other hand, when the US executes a cop-killer, tens of thousands of people protest, call the US evil, and generally act like idiots. This is the exact same mentality, only taken to the corporate world. Google gets singled out not because they're particularly bad, but because they have the gall to claim to be good.
How the hell is this marked insightful? I've never seen anything so patently drooling-on-your-shirt crazy getting modded UP.
Have any of you considered that the PLO has plants working AT Slashdot, and that (like other countries with plants working in key or security-critical employers-- civil or private) that plant's duty is to mod up comments which blame the Mossad?
Ok, no, seriously, there's some really nutty people running around on slashdot:p
See there, not so bad! "Only" nine people died. The 3991 others did not mind having their thyroid glands removed at all. All is well that ends in useless pain and suffering.
This article makes me sick.
You know what makes ME sick?
Knowing that people like you will be the first to point out that 9/11 "only" caused 3,000 deaths, which pales in comparison to all the people killed in car accidents, robberies, etc.
Hypocrites. You don't really care about human life. All you give a shit about is your political ideology, and how best to bend facts for your propaganda purposes.
The things you listed are examples that demonstrate that PRODUCTION tends to grow at a slower rate over time compared to the accumulation of knowledge. You can't say that candles and oil lamps stopped being useful with the invention of the lightbulb any more than you can say that fire stopped being useful with the invention of the electric stove. All of our acquired knowledge still has use. To what extent we actually use it is a different matter, but it hasn't stopped being "useful".
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It'd be pretty funny if "God" turned out to be a retrovirus....
The word "gap" is now exclusively used in military political rhetoric? Uh. Ok. Someone better notify the people at Websters so they can make the appropriate changes.
Good point. If that were the case, you could have a vest constructed entirely of styrofoam, or even just a rigid network of plastic tubes. The weight savings (and improvement in ventilation) over modern armour would be invaluable, even if the bulk were slightly increased. This is deffinitely something to keep an eye on.
I can assure you that no "hick sheriffs and other random yokels" will be flying any University Affiliated Facilities.
You seem to be confused about human nature. I'd suggest doing some travelling.
No one has to buy their products. Ask your grandparents how much health care they got for most of their lives. Like it or not, most medical procedures are completely optional, and are far from being a necessity. I'm pretty tired of whiny fuckers thinking that having a headache entitles them to a free visit to the emergency room.
Need I remind you that the internet was created by DARPA?
And they certainly didn't say "create an open forum for all kind of idiots to voice their opinions, and you'll get 14 million dollars".
On the other hand....you have a point. The current internet is probably a huge failure in the eyes of DARPA.....
That's not just the radio. Military weapons systems generally include instructions for destruction. Even machineguns are expected to be destroyed in order to prevent them falling into enemy hands, and as such there is are "suggested methods" for destroying them, such as blowing out the barrel and breech using a pull-cord, disassembling them and scattering the working parts, etc.
In other words, those instructions weren't there because the radio is so special, but rather because the military is so paranoid about letting ANYTHING fall into enemy hands.
Is it possible for a single article to be posted on here without idiots like you whining about some aspect of US policy?
Seriously, get a life.
Seriously, you're right. I think it's very unfortunate that there are some very intelligent people starving in the third world, while mindless overfed idiots like you continue to lead a carefree existence. If there were a God, he'd have switched you around ages ago.
Strange. First thing I thought of was the Daily KOS. To each their own, I guess...
The only thing that lax gun-laws do is ensure that less of those killed through gun violence are law abiding citizens. They put us all on equal footing. Only an idiot would be opposed to that.
I hold no delusions about my ability to educate you. In order for me to get through to you, you would need to be living in a universe that closely resembles our own reality. Unfortunately, all indications seem to point to you currently spending most of your time frolicking with the pink unicorns of planet Bedzulbeebub. If you consider the current Israeli response to be a "genocide", you are certainly "special" in many ways, but not in the kind of way which will allow you to understand the real meaning of the word "genocide". Talk to Romeo Dellaire about genocide, and see what he has to say on the subject.
Chances are you're simply a Jew-hating turd who won't be happy until Israel is wiped off the earth. If that's the case, then I'd refuse to talk to you based on principle alone. Or it may be that you are merely a poorly informed college kid who has been exposed to too much anti-Israeli propaganda. If THAT is the case then there is deffinitely some possibility that you may one day see the truth, but it won't occur while you're stuck in the sterile halls of academia.
Whatever the case, I know from past experience that there is nothing I can do which will change your mind on this issue. People who make statements about the "genocide" of the Palestinian people, and mean it, aren't making their judgements based on any sort of rational analysis of the available data. They are making their assessments based on emotions and feelings, rumours and empty rhetoric. The ONLY way to arrive at your conclusion is by ignoring all of the available data, and all common sense, so what point is there for me to attempt to engage you in rational discourse?
*shrug*
Sure, that's as convenient an excuse as any, although pretty irrelevant, really. A much more likely reason would be the constant propaganda being drummed up by middle-eastern regimes, as well as the unwaivering American support of Israel (and the rabbid-hatred of same by all muslim nations). In reality, it's certainly a mix of factors, and your simplistic analysis doesn't even begin to scratch the surface.
But yes, if you just want easy answers that you can understand without having to really think, then sure, blame the American assistance of the Brits. And don't ask yourself why the Iranians seem to hate a minor player more than the main character. That'll just lead to more troublesome questions which you don't know how to answer.
You say those things as if they were bad.
Whenever you're done badmouthing the CIA, feel free to go up to a WW2 veteran and accuse him of murder, overthrowing a democratically elected government, and supporting bloody coups. You'll technically be correct, but I'll still get a good deal of enjoyment out of watching an 80 year old man beat the snot out of you with his cane.
What's with you Paultards spamming every single discussion lately?
Such an obvious troll doesn't really deserve a response. Your energy would be much better utilized in defending Tibet.
Genocide is what would occur if you took the Israeli arsenal, and gave it to Palestine.
And you, sir, are in idiot.
Ok, no, seriously, there's some really nutty people running around on slashdot
Knowing that people like you will be the first to point out that 9/11 "only" caused 3,000 deaths, which pales in comparison to all the people killed in car accidents, robberies, etc.
Hypocrites. You don't really care about human life. All you give a shit about is your political ideology, and how best to bend facts for your propaganda purposes.
Gotcha. Sorry 'bout the confusion.
I'm sorry to break this to you....but you're part of the public. As are the scientists, for that matter.
Or did you mean to say "all those ignorant peons whom I am so much superior to" instead of "the public"?
Closer to the truth, but still wrong. Sorry :)
The things you listed are examples that demonstrate that PRODUCTION tends to grow at a slower rate over time compared to the accumulation of knowledge. You can't say that candles and oil lamps stopped being useful with the invention of the lightbulb any more than you can say that fire stopped being useful with the invention of the electric stove. All of our acquired knowledge still has use. To what extent we actually use it is a different matter, but it hasn't stopped being "useful".