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wolfbinary wrote: The U.S. has offered 20 F-35 fighter planes So when will the planes be ready, if Isreal accept? That program is so delayed it is steadily approaching a scandal. And the only noticeable high speed descent is the cost.

That's a shame - it's pretty funny. Also recommended - front page 'news' story entitled 'Department Of Education Study Finds Teaching These Little Shits No Longer Worth It'[^]. "We remain committed to providing every student in the country with access to a high-quality education," said Education Secretary Arne Duncan, adding that good schools are a key component to the success of American democracy. "But to be honest, none of that matters. We're not talking about promising young scholars here—we're talking about a bunch of fucking animals." :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: L u n a t i c F r i n g e

I know... I watched part of the rally from the comfort of my apartment... Still funny, though :) Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in? Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

wolfbinary wrote: To many people don't do anything productive for either themselves or society. Wallstreet is proof of that. So true... That's why I tell people I have a "B-Ark Job" (Writing software for a hedge fund)... For those who don't immediately understand the reference, go look up the Golgafrinchans from the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. In my defense, I only do this to pay the bills, and hope to eventually become a writer whose hobby is programming, instead of a programmer whose hobby is writing :) Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in? Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

fat_boy wrote: the greedy, the weak, the scared They were conscripted along with "the very noblest of society" when youth stopped being quite so idealistic.

It does, but they still say no - its his personality you see, its one of the strongest(negative) forces in the known universe You cant outrun the world, but there is no harm in getting a head start

CaptainSeeSharp wrote: That is how it should be. Fine, the majority of kids get a Walmart education ... CaptainSeeSharp wrote: Private charities could and probably would exist that would go directly to schools ... and the poorest get a Thrift Shop education. CaptainSeeSharp wrote: and I'm sure there would be more than enough people willing to donate considerable amount of money to these charities Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows, everything that's wonderful is sure to come your way ... I hate to rain on your parade, but isn't "Tough, you shouldn't have had kids if you can't afford them." more likely? CaptainSeeSharp wrote: The [less fewer] taxes there are, the velocity of money increases, growing the economy. A strange remark for a disciple of von Mises. However, setting that aside, I have not seen any description of a link between taxation and the Velocity of Money. How many dollars' worth of transactions does $100 of Tax spent by the Government generate? How many dollars' worth of transactions does $100 of Tax Saving spent by its Recipient generate? If that $100 finances $2,000 in transactions in a quarter, each dollar has been used 20 times, its Velocity is 20. Were it to finance $1,000 in transactions, its Velocity would be 10. Even if the Government and the Recipient were to spend that $100 on an identical item, there is no way of knowing how many dollars' worth of subsequent transactions the $100 would generate, so their Velocity is indeterminate. This is why the Velocity is calculated from aggregates, e.g., as a function of GDP and the average total amount of Money in circulation for a given period. CaptainSeeSharp wrote: It is strictly parental oversight. The parents will assess the effectiveness and quality of the teaching? CaptainSeeSharp wrote: The type of education parents want to provide for there children is strictly their choice, not anyone [else's]. So there will be many, smaller, schools to cater for different requirements of parents (Religious, Political, Ethnic, ...)? CaptainSeeSharp wrote: Yeah, just read the news you can f

And your real name Ethel? Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. or "Drink. Get drunk. Fall over." - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre

Major Defect wrote: So have you looked into UHI efects on weather stations presented by other authors in more scientific tidier papers? Why is it my responsibility to chase down the validity of every potential argument made by wannabes on the internet? Proponents have the responsibility for appropriately arguing their case if they want to be taken seriously. And answer my question, mister evasive: statistics, important to science or not? - F

Thanks! That is more or less what the Mrs. tells me. Apparently I'm too ... what's the word ... reclusive? withholding? and then burst out suddenly :sigh:

test test No eternal reward will forgive us now for wasting the dawn. - Jim Morrison

Yea I know, I'm not really a regular here

CaptainSeeSharp wrote: You are not from this country, your english comprehension skills need developed Oh, such beautiful irony... Quoted![^]! Proud to have finally moved to the A-Ark. Which one are you in? Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)

"Inflation, as this term was always used everywhere and especially in this country, means increasing the quantity of money and bank notes in circulation and the quantity of bank deposits subject to check." von Mises, Ludwig (1951-4-6). "Economic Freedom and Interventionism". Economics of Mobilization. Sulphur Springs, West Virginia: The Commercial and Financial Chronicle. CaptainSeeSharp wrote: It isn't. It is. If it weren't for [an increase in the money supply inflation], there would be no [inflation tendency for prices to rise]! is considerably more Austrian.

You'd have to do two things first: 1) Grow a pair 2) Get hairs on them Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]

None. She's in ICU.

CSS certainly is predictable. Kinda like a sunrise. :laugh: At first I thought Ian had written your post. Good synopsis. Basically what I thought as well. In 2012 we'll see what happens. There wasn't much of a difference between candidates for me as a Rep. I live in a mostly red state anyways. That's called seagull management (or sometimes pigeon management)... Fly in, flap your arms and squawk a lot, crap all over everything and fly out again... by _Damian S_

ict558 wrote: My apology for having thought so basely of you. (Must stop reading the comments on blog sites.) no worries