Zenister

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  1. The whole 2nd Amendment is based on fear. When it refers to "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State..." that's a fear that without guns the security of the nation will be in jeopardy. So it's been about fear from the get-go of the founding of this nation. We're beyond that now, and should get over it. By that reasoning EVERY LAW is based on fear.... guess we should all hug each other and get over it since we are "beyond that now" ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  2. speaking of..... http://www.theonion.com/articles/nation-horrified-to-learn-about-war-in-afghanistan,30367/ ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  3. It amazes me that a man who otherwise seems so on point would commit any such damning details to email. Having the affair is bad enough, but somewhat understandable. Being so stupid as to leave such an obvious trail of evidence ("explicit e-mail exchanges between Petraeus and Broadwell") just boggles the mind for a man in his position. That alone makes me question how effective he really was as DCI. Its beyond a rookie mistake... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  4. < Heterosexual,White, Middle aged Veteran, 100k + career who wont vote for another Republican as long as they remain a "big government in your bedroom, why aren't you at church" party. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  5. This. Some of us haven't neglected our civic duties and actually vote our conscience by choosing a candidate whose stance agrees with ours as opposed to flipping a coin and attempting to back a "winner" we disagree with on 80% of his platform and policies. Just because you happen to be sheep who cant stand the idea of being out of the herd doesn't mean we are backing either of your shepherds. Obama and Romney can both get fucked. There is very little light between them and a vote for either is a vote for "More of the same" ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  6. proper attribution for fucks sake, its not like it would have taken you any more time to post the link http://xkcd.com/1131/ He fully endorses use of his comics by any and everyone but at least give him the respect of proper credit. http://xkcd.com/about/ ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqFoqtpUFY8 ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqFoqtpUFY8 ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  9. There is also the fact that if you demand court martial proving adultery* requires physical evidence or sworn statements from a participating party. While the process might shame everyone involved regardless that standard of proof makes a settlement the far more likely course of action. *dont as me how I know this ;) ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  10. A little more "detail" http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/09/navy-seals-breach-video-game As you are probably aware, it doesn't matter if its an "open secret" or not. You are not allowed disclose classified information regardless of it being out there already. For nearly a decade Intel agencies couldn't use the words "Satellite Imagery" together because doing so was admitting we had the capability even though pretty much everyone knew we did already. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  11. nah just sounded it out.. google says i missed an f towards the end ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  12. While the effects are real, the attribution of cause to your imaginary friend is delusion. Kudos to you that your delusion worked, that the imaginary construct you put your faith in led you to improve your life. The results are admirable and not to be derided (if it works it works) but nearly every American children has more supportable "personal relationship" with Santa Claus that is just as real as your relationship with Christ. If Snuffalufagus inspires someone to clean up their life that is great, but in the end its just two men in a hairy suit. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  13. Is there ANY part of your gear that you believe is incapable of causing problems? Seems like "Risk assessment" is an alien concept to some people in this thread. Its always possible anything you jump with could cause a problem under the right(wrong) circumstances, but if no one can point to a single incident of a hooded sweatshirt causing a problem, the risk associated with jumping with one is very low. If you are really bored (or care enough to really find out how probable it is) why don't you TRY to induce one and see exactly how hard it is to INTENTIONALLY create a problem. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  14. The only time singing is not performance is when there is no audience (live or recorded) ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  15. That may well be since religion is ritualized behavior. A personal spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ is something else altogether. Would that be of interest to you? You are right. The former is a means of social control exercised for centuries on a largely ignorant populace, the later is a self delusional defense mechanism to make you feel better about that which you cant control. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  16. Good thing we are not (and never have been) a Democracy. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  17. Indeed. Now we can start leaving all that bronze age superstition behind. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  18. ^This is why I wear mine (when I wear it) I've made friends all over the world simply from one or the other of us (often via a closing pin necklace) recognized the other as a skydiver away from the dropzone. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  19. This. It amazes me how short sighted people are about the benefits of space exploration. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  20. No one with a life (outside of political ambition) could. One of the reasons we get the kind of worthless "leadership" options. Zero defect, never having taken any chances or stepped outside the lines mentalities. I wouldn't follow any modern politician into a bar (they wouldnt be any fun) much less anywhere my life depended on it. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  21. Depends entirely on the wingloading of said apparel. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  22. This. They are both terrible choices, but you'd think no one else was even running. Until we dismantle the 1 coin 2 sides party lockout system nothing will ever change. Moreofthesame2012 ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  23. Then on Monday-Saturday they return to the exact same behavior they just "repented." ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  24. I would be bad for a good portion of NM... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.
  25. While correct, there isnt alot of point in testing beyond your ISP as you will have no control or ability to influence the results and they can vary wildly from test to test depending on usage by all parties unknown also connecting through every node past your ISP. if your ISP connection is slow you can call and complain until it is addressed, if its slow anywhere past that you just have to suck it up. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.