Not a problem they get a "virtual" spot. Those still living get a "static" or "private" spot. :-D -- signature under construction -- -pete

Richard Stringer wrote: And also what is the effective Tax rate in France and Canada or any country having a version of universal health care and what is the percentage spent on health care vs percentage of income and what is the quality of the care. It was all in the figures actually. Well, maybe not the quality, but that could be read between the lines. You'll find that the tax rate in countries with universal health care is astronomous high, but as the figures that Karl shows, it is not solely because of the health care. Countries that has chosen to implement universal health care, are very probably also caring for other details of the wellfare of its citizens. Richard Stringer wrote: remove all troops from Europe and Asia to reduce our defense spending and probably save enough money to have some type of universal health care. But then Germany would probably go bankrupt and Korea and Japan would have a fit and we dirty Americans would be accused of breaking our promises. Life would be sweet - no Do you really believe that the German economy is based on small money from the US Army :) ? I'm not really on safe ground here, because this is second hand information, I believe it was Peterchen that provided a link some time ago: The US troops aren't really spending any money in the local community, because the bases gets foodstuff and entertainment directly from the US. "After all it's just text at the end of the day. - Colin Davies "For example, when a VB programmer comes to my house, they may say 'does your pool need cleaning, sir ?' " - Christian Graus

Chris Losinger wrote: so there. when he uses a word, he chooses what it means as in "IS" Mike "liberals are being driven crazy by the fact that Bush is so popular with Americans, and thus by the realization that anyone to the left of center is utterly marginal." JAMES TRAUB NY Times "I don't want a president who is friends with France or Germany" Me Paraphrasing Kerry: I've spoken to many world leaders - they all look at me and say, you've got to win. I just can't tell you who they are, I have a secret plan for Iraq Me

palbano wrote: WASHINGTON - The number of Americans living in poverty increased by 1.3 million last year, while the ranks of the uninsured swelled by 1.4 million, the Census Bureau reported Thursday. we could certainly solve this by raising taxes! Mike "liberals are being driven crazy by the fact that Bush is so popular with Americans, and thus by the realization that anyone to the left of center is utterly marginal." JAMES TRAUB NY Times "I don't want a president who is friends with France or Germany" Me Paraphrasing Kerry: I've spoken to many world leaders - they all look at me and say, you've got to win. I just can't tell you who they are, I have a secret plan for Iraq Me

Never mess with :bob:, his/her/its revenge will be terrible! :-D Собой остаться дольше...

I like the medals per person stat. Us aussies have one per 1.2 million. The Americans.....takes about 10 million people to get a medal, and China... about 100 million

yes! That's exactly not what almost didn't happen! :laugh: You're trying to freak me out right before I go to sleep :-D Watch out! I'm a CPian on the edge! I have a new Gold rating and I'm not afraid to use it! -pete

Michael Dunn wrote: Once that's done, the reply emails come in a flood Lets start a rain dance... :jig::jig::jig: :jig: :jig: :jig::jig::jig: :jig: :jig: :jig::jig::jig: "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him, for an investment in knowledge pays the best interest." -- Joseph E. O'Donnell Not getting the response you want from a question asked in an online forum: How to Ask Questions the Smart Way!

Golden[^]? :omg:! Собой остаться дольше...

If the stats show that the losing team were better then the stats are wrong! (Surely a software developer can comprehend that, however painful it may be.) The stats, to be meaningful or useful, need to be consistent with the simple rules that define winning and losing behaviour. The opinions expressed in this communication do not necessarily represent those of the author (especially if you find them impolite, discourteous or inflammatory).

Totally. It seemed I could feel the pressure in my head watching all that constant flipping. boing boing boing boing boing..... :-D "No matter where you go, there your are." - Buckaroo Banzai -pete

I am now DEFINATELY voting for Nader and some of my friends are as well. Both Bush and Kerry are warmongers. They BOTH said that they would go into Iraq even if they had known there were no WMD geesh! Let's get rid of both of these jokers...

palbano wrote: I mean if President Bush knew this, then why did he tell us that the richest 1% of the population deserved a tax cut? You were not ready to know the truth. palbano wrote: Congratulations to all of you that voted for President Bush four years ago. Hey, can't blame them - they thought it was the lesser evil and the only chance to avoid global socialism (See? It's all tomasz fault...) we are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is Vonnegut jr. sighist || Agile Programming | doxygen

Gary Kirkham wrote: It dawned on me after I hit enter that you was wondering what the marmot was thinking Something along the lines of "EEK" :eek: The tigress is here :-D

Paul Watson wrote: But yes, a "Philly Cheese Steak" should have loads of cheese Thanks... at least it's not just me. :) "No matter where you go, there your are." - Buckaroo Banzai -pete

I agree with you there. I believe that CRM is in it's infancy, and I bet MS thinks this way as well. The whole thing is going to be a massive cash cow which MS will control like it does the desktop office apps. Regardz Colin J Davies *** WARNING * This could be addictive **The minion's version of "Catch :bob: " It's a real shame that people as stupid as you can work out how to use a computer. said by Christian Graus in the Soapbox

Darlin' in my part of the country[^] that's Bass-Ackward-Mother****er ;). Software Zen: delete this;

Definitely quotable! Good ol' Woodie... Somewhere around here I have a set of recordings he did in an interview with Studs Terkel, and I still like to blow the dust off them and give a good listen to him once in a while.:-D "My kid was Inmate of the Month at Adobe Mountain Juvenile Corrections Center" - Bumper Sticker in Bullhead City

Alvaro Mendez wrote: OK, so you don't like advertising. To a limited amount, I like it. But it's intruding more and more spaces, that could remain free without competetive harm. I understand that ads are the current societies way to pay for complimentary services - but this very concept has made TV unwatchable except in the post-midnight hours, and radio watered down to a happiness-schmappines 24hrs/7Statios-the-same-shite show. I have no TV, and I don't listen to radio anymore because of that. Alvaro Mendez wrote: When you buy a nice gadget, don't you show it to your friends and family? Yes, and proud. Alvaro Mendez wrote: "Man, I wish they were paying me to endorse this great product."? No. Imagine: if it's so good they get it for free! (free as in beer! (not just speech (but free speech included!))) The city had no other chance under the current economic pressure, with the goal to keep the town center alive. For them, it was the right decision. But we are already at the heart of how capitalism works, and anybody has seen this tree and wants to cut it for his phuketing neon sign on a concrete wall should be buried head down in an ant hill. 50 year old chestnut trees, phuketing god, replaced by concrete and teenee weene mini trees. (And the money spent there would be so much needed somewhere else) BTW, communist countries also use propaganda to brainwash the masses. You arrived at a point I was trying to avoid :rolleyes: Propaganda works due to it's constant presence, and intrusiveness. Yet, Advertising has grown more influencing, more intrusive, more broad-band more non-escapable than every propaganda I was exposed to. Advertising has decided to go beyond "product information", go the way of propaganda. Being against it means questioning the system, doing something against tells you pretty quickly where this "freedom" thing ends. Advertising is propaganda for capitalism. (this can be taken quite literally - commie propaganda isn't usually as simple as "commies good, capies bad" - rather it focuses on small goodies and byproducts - not unlike product ads) And reverse - popaganda isn't as terrible as you think - you just skip it. Just the unskippable part is what causes problems anyway. we are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is Vonnegut jr. sighist ||