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The 5 Fish You Should Never Eat
Commented Jan 06, 2010 at 19:54:47 in Green
“As long as the oceans are the world's commons the are doomed like every other commons. Think Easter Island.”
Eliminate the Senate?
Commented Dec 31, 2009 at 14:32:18 in Politics
“The Senate was not meant to be democratic. It was meant to protect the Rich and their property. Read about the founding fathers. They made no bones about what they were trying to do.”
Move Your Money: A New Year's Resolution
Commented Dec 30, 2009 at 15:34:43 in Business
“The free market had it's chance in 29 and 07. We need something the people understand. I remember many bankers on TV telling their audience that credit swaps and the like were too hard to explain to the mob. We need much closer regulation by the government.”
The New Decade: Billionaire Bailouts or Progressive Resurgence?
Commented Dec 29, 2009 at 14:41:33 in Business
“One big consolation is the new more educated class of folks who recognize that they are being screwed by the the upper class. I do not hear the middle class defending the upper class with the old clichés we always heard before. You are just jealous bla bla bla.”
tomas0808 replied on Dec 29, 2009 at 17:38:46
“and a new cynicism is emerging regarding the MSM. More and more people are simply not buying that crap”
Sarah's Palling Around with Conspiracists
Commented Dec 05, 2009 at 18:09:59 in Politics
“Ma Palin met Mr Bonaparte when she was governor of Alaska.”
An Open Letter To President Obama On Afghanistan
Commented Nov 30, 2009 at 17:20:07 in World
“That is why when we are no longer a super power I will not be sad in the least. Oh happy days.”
Bring Back the Cots! The Filibuster and Health Care Reform
Commented Nov 19, 2009 at 02:19:22 in Politics
“60 votes is a Senate rule not a Constitutional rule. Change the dam n requirement to 55 or 52 and get on with the stupid game.”
PeterGrfx replied on Nov 19, 2009 at 11:34:28
“Yes, I agree, but that change, too, would require 60 votes to close off debate against a filibuster.”
Friday is LA's EV day -- Nissan's Leaf Hits Dodger Stadium, Santa Monica
Commented Nov 13, 2009 at 02:39:00 in Business
“That is a nice looking car. I hope it has the quality my PRIUS has.”
The Great Atomic Film Cover-Up
Commented Nov 11, 2009 at 18:33:22 in Media
“I have seen a documentary on t v called "Japan's Atomic Bomb". The film clams they had tested a bomb and with a little more time they would have used it on our invasion fleet. I think the film has an authentic story and it should be a part of the discussion on this topic.”
Aardvaark replied on Nov 13, 2009 at 16:47:37
“I've said in other places that the "documentary" should have been called a speculentary. It ignores or glosses over some of the hard realities of wartime Japan. They were short on fuel and electric power that they would need for processing uranium, they didn't have the heavy water, they didn't have the research facilities or the scientists needed.
Japan was having problems just building the planes and ships they needed for war, let alone the barges they needed for shipping to to stay alive.
They also didn't have the means for delivery, except for ships. How close do you think we would have allowed a Japanese ship to get? Submarines would be a possibility, but even then, they were in short supply.
In addition, while Japan had many technological advances in the last 50 years, it was still not really a fully developed technological society. I understand that when the Mitsubishi Zero prototype was built, it was taken from the factory to the airfield on an oxcart.
We had all these farm folk who had been tinkering with tractors and cars that we tapped for our industrial war machine.
Captured Japanese planes had their fairings were hand formed. Since there are many variations in hand-built parts, a lot of time had to be spent to make and fit each one on every plane. We were stamping out the same uniform parts on a press for our planes, and little fitting was needed.
Japan didn't have the infrastructure.”
Japan was having problems just building the planes and ships they needed for war, let alone the barges they needed for shipping to to stay alive.
They also didn't have the means for delivery, except for ships. How close do you think we would have allowed a Japanese ship to get? Submarines would be a possibility, but even then, they were in short supply.
In addition, while Japan had many technological advances in the last 50 years, it was still not really a fully developed technological society. I understand that when the Mitsubishi Zero prototype was built, it was taken from the factory to the airfield on an oxcart.
We had all these farm folk who had been tinkering with tractors and cars that we tapped for our industrial war machine.
Captured Japanese planes had their fairings were hand formed. Since there are many variations in hand-built parts, a lot of time had to be spent to make and fit each one on every plane. We were stamping out the same uniform parts on a press for our planes, and little fitting was needed.
Japan didn't have the infrastructure.”
ReallyMe replied on Nov 11, 2009 at 23:48:38
“I don't know if it is possible for you to find this book or not but the book-
"The Bells of Nagasaki" mentions a Japanese atomic researcher who was in Nagasaki at the time the bomb was dropped and his reaction when he realized what had happened.”
"The Bells of Nagasaki" mentions a Japanese atomic researcher who was in Nagasaki at the time the bomb was dropped and his reaction when he realized what had happened.”
Obama One Year Later: The Audacity of Winning vs. The Timidity of Governing
Commented Nov 08, 2009 at 16:35:39 in Politics
“We need to switch to a parliamentary system that has party discipline. We need to know who to blame.”
Mr. President, Will You Lead Us to Greatness in Space?
Commented Oct 26, 2009 at 04:36:29 in Technology
“Pure science is a better way to make scientific advancement then wars or space exploration any way.”
Collision: Is Religion Absurd or Good for the World?
Commented Oct 25, 2009 at 04:26:27 in Living
“I can not prove anything and neither can you. Just live your life and try not to hurt anyone.”
My Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now
Commented Oct 23, 2009 at 04:23:56 in Politics
“You should really Give Churchill a little credit..”
Mr. President, Will You Lead Us to Greatness in Space?
Commented Oct 21, 2009 at 23:17:45 in Technology
“Before anyone gets al hopped up on exploring other planets or meeting life on other worlds, do a google on the problems we had with the emboli virus, And you want to go tramping around on a planet loaded with all manner of strange bugs. We have a pretty good planet right here. Lets take care of it.”
shekissesfrogs replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 01:08:02
“You are confusing the ebola virus with the fictitious book, the Andromeda Strain. Silly. We haven't discovered life in space yet, dingle head.”
SonofLiberty1 replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 00:48:03
“Right now we don't have a program going to the moon or anywhere else.
AND WE AREN'T EVEN TAKING CARE OF THOSE PROBLEMS NOW....
WHAT MAKES YOU THINK ANYTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE?
SPACEFLIGHT CREATES NEW ECONOMIES.
AND WE AREN'T EVEN TAKING CARE OF THOSE PROBLEMS NOW....
WHAT MAKES YOU THINK ANYTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE?
SPACEFLIGHT CREATES NEW ECONOMIES.
milty replied on Oct 22, 2009 at 00:43:43
“Huh? If ANY strange bug was found on any planet it would be the discovery of all time.”
A War of Absurdity
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 14:44:44 in World
“And the need to get your ticket punched in combat so that you can make general is always a motive to have a war somewhere in the world.”
A War of Absurdity
Commented Oct 07, 2009 at 14:36:17 in World
“Comments like yours give me hope that Americans are becoming far more knowledgeable about our government and how things really work in the world, Keep up the good work!”
research replied on Oct 07, 2009 at 14:53:35
“Thanks! I have a bunch more stuff on my Profile.”
Lessons From Afghanistan
Commented Sep 22, 2009 at 16:05:35 in Politics
“I don't care what kind of Afghanistan we leave! We keep saying that we should not be the world's police man. I wish all of the people of the world well but we have enough to do just making our nation and our society the best it can be. Good bye and good luck.”
What do You Want Obama to Say Wednesday Night?
Commented Sep 06, 2009 at 02:16:07 in Politics
“I don't buy that now make me do it crap. The Pols ask for our vote in exchange for certain policies or laws being enacted. OK, we gave them our vote, now pass the damn law they promised.”
theblueAmerican replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 03:31:17
“How many representatives in Congress did you vote for? Be careful, that's a trick question. I voted for President Obama (and I'm happy I did) but he is not above the law. In fact he really likes the rule of law and the US Constitution. President Obama is a big fan of the Constitution. My Congressman is in favor of the public option. I voted for him. But there are 434 others I don't get to vote for. Some of those 434 don't support health care reform. That is the blessing and the curse of living in a democratic republic.”
What do You Want Obama to Say Wednesday Night?
Commented Sep 05, 2009 at 17:18:28 in Politics
“I want him to say "You know all of those promises I made during the campaign, I am going to keep them all."”
theblueAmerican replied on Sep 06, 2009 at 00:16:46
“It isn't President Obama's job to make all those promises come true. It is our job to make them happen. It wasn't enough to just vote for President Obama. We have to make our elected officials enact the changes in America we want and need as long as it is done in a lawful matter that works under the umbrella of the U. S. Constitution. Something along the lines of what the majority wants without trampling on the rights of the minority or individual. We are after all a democratic republic and a nation of laws. And that is a great thing.
One more thing. To be successful in politics one has to master the art of compromise.”
One more thing. To be successful in politics one has to master the art of compromise.”
jmpurser replied on Sep 05, 2009 at 18:03:12
“yeah, when pigs fly. I agree it would be nice.”
Rachel Maddow: Her Intelligence is Right
Commented Sep 04, 2009 at 17:50:45 in Media
“"Flash in the pan " As in gold in a gold pan.”
Don't Let The Crazy People Win This One
Commented Aug 31, 2009 at 17:34:59 in Home
“Hoosier is still using the old and stupid argument that government paid health care will cause people to go to a doctor's waiting room every day because it is so much fun and they get to read the 3 year old magazines.
He is no doubt a paid troll.”
He is no doubt a paid troll.”
Stuck In a Moment You Can't Get Out Of
Commented Aug 27, 2009 at 18:39:44 in Politics
“Funny, I'm very happy with my health care------I have medicare.”
Is the Gloss Half Empty?
Commented Aug 10, 2009 at 17:02:53 in Politics
“Sorry about your sad situation.
Tell us a little about yourselves.
Were you pro higher taxes for the rich before the come down?
Were you pro unions or anti unions """"""""""
Did you favor of raising wages of poor people?
I hope this is a learning time for you.”
Tell us a little about yourselves.
Were you pro higher taxes for the rich before the come down?
Were you pro unions or anti unions """"""""""
Did you favor of raising wages of poor people?
I hope this is a learning time for you.”
Health Care's 13 Tyrants
Commented Aug 01, 2009 at 02:09:17 in Politics
“Right, you go out and start another stupid war.”
Why Do Blue Dogs Want You and Me to Pay Three Times More Than They Do for Health Care?
Commented Jul 23, 2009 at 18:06:19 in Politics
“This health care issue will provide us with the answer to the question -----"Are we a democracy or not.?"”
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