Canada seems to be a fine neighbor, no hedges needed. Let's keep things as they are.

You're the one that changed the subject from disease to focus on your simple "National Geographic" knowledge of south Africa (or South Africa), not me. (Have you ever actually been there?) I was only using South Africa as a reference to one of my kids hav...  moreYou're the one that changed the subject from disease to focus on your simple "National Geographic" knowledge of south Africa (or South Africa), not me. (Have you ever actually been there?) I was only using South Africa as a reference to one of my kids having experience with infectious diseases there, which is on subject.  But now that you mention it there is indeed a strong connection between disease and criminal violence from a public health point of view. You can add lack of proper nutrition and lack of a good education to that list of disease risk factors too. Poor nutrition weakens the body to make it more susceptible to pathogens and also encourages that violence in an effort for the hungry to get food (my kid was mugged at gunpoint in Port Elizabeth). Or perhaps you think that POP (basically corn meal) provides for all the nutritional needs of most South Africans? (Where the hell is the protein?) The lack of an education lead to things like unsafe sex practices that actually promote the spread of dise...    less

Multiple times.When I would show up at a site the line would be "I'm from corporate, and I here to help".  

There's absolutely nothing stopping you from sending your own "report card" to your elected officials any time you want to. So go for it, let 'em know how you feel about their performance.

Really? So that's "legal" activity? Do you have any actual proof that such activities are occurring? I've not seen any news stories to that effect. Perhaps you're one of those smugglers that hasn't been caught?
I'll clue you in on something though ....  moreReally? So that's "legal" activity? Do you have any actual proof that such activities are occurring? I've not seen any news stories to that effect. Perhaps you're one of those smugglers that hasn't been caught?
I'll clue you in on something though . . . Weight and balance are critical on any aircraft. It comes into play when determining center-of-gravity (if you don't get that right the aircraft is going to fall down and go BOOM when it tries to leave the ground). It also impacts the amount of fuel needed to make the flight (airlines only load enough fuel to make it to the destination with the required reserve).  I've even been asked to move to a different seat during take-off on a lightly loaded Boeing 777 to compensate for that CG issue. Part of an ATP-rated aircraft is instrumentation to determine the individual gear weight and the total aircraft weight when it's sitting on the ground. That equipment is sensitive enough to easily resolve the weight of a single person. The ground crew will have an e...    less

The "conclusion" that women have always been "low class".

Oh, come on man! You know that there are far too few female perverts to match up all the male perverts.And as to actual perversion . . . it's the difference between kinky and perverted. With kinky you use a feather. With perversion you need the whole chic...  moreOh, come on man! You know that there are far too few female perverts to match up all the male perverts.And as to actual perversion . . . it's the difference between kinky and perverted. With kinky you use a feather. With perversion you need the whole chicken . . .   

It has about the same chance of happening as real tax reform at the moment. The money "junkies" inside the Capital Beltway have absolutely no intention of cutting of any of their "drug" supply.But it will happen eventually. And if it happens spontaneously...  moreIt has about the same chance of happening as real tax reform at the moment. The money "junkies" inside the Capital Beltway have absolutely no intention of cutting of any of their "drug" supply.But it will happen eventually. And if it happens spontaneously instead of in a controlled manner it will be a literal blood bath. It's happened many times before throughout history. Hell, just take a look at the French Revolution and its causes, or German history in the '20's that lead o the rise of Hitler . . . but no one ever takes the time to learn from history.   less

Which is the only item on your list that is a Constitutional obligation on the Federal government. (The military Constitutionally exists for the purpose of National Defense, which is why we refer to it as the "Defense" budget instead of the "Military" budget.)

You're apparently VERY unfamiliar with historic government revenue paths in the USA. And "stuff" "got done" just fine in the USA BEFORE the income tax was imposed. The sales pitch for that particular form of armed robbery was two-fold: to replace the lost...  moreYou're apparently VERY unfamiliar with historic government revenue paths in the USA. And "stuff" "got done" just fine in the USA BEFORE the income tax was imposed. The sales pitch for that particular form of armed robbery was two-fold: to replace the lost revenue from Prohibition, and to fund occasional, necessary wars. (Funny how that income tax didn't go away when that 18th Amendment was repealed . . . ) Now it's become, basically, a repeal of the 13th Amendment. As to your list . . . Police departments (local and State) are funded at those levels, not funded by the Fed. Although all those neat "toys" used to threaten and kill people do come from US military "surplus", at least the ones that aren't purchased with money stolen from people under the unconstitutional "Civil Forfeiture" laws. Fire department services in the USA are largely "volunteer" (around 80%, if memory serves) with equipment paid for by donations from the public and from fire insurance companies. In large cities the municipality pays for...    less

If someone was in South Africa would they not also be in southern Africa? By the way, the Congo (where AIDS originated) is in central Africa, not south Africa. You might want to consult a map. And who said that South Africa was "backwards", although ...  moreIf someone was in South Africa would they not also be in southern Africa? By the way, the Congo (where AIDS originated) is in central Africa, not south Africa. You might want to consult a map. And who said that South Africa was "backwards", although it's sliding that way rapidly. The first human heart transplant took place in Cape Town; Dr. Christian Barnard was the lead surgeon (he was rather "Boorish" (Afrikaans) as I remember, wonder if he operated in his bare feet?). South Africa even had its own nuclear weapons program at one time.And perhaps you missed the part where I mentioned that the kid was there working in medical services?  For the record they spent most of their time in Maseru and the surrounding area where AIDS is raging out of control (and guess what! The Kingdom of Lesotho is completely contained in South Africa; check a map, if you can find one). "Business" time was also spent in Port Elizabeth and that surrounding area. Recreational time was in Cape Town and that northern "suburb" of...    less

And what says that you're going to die from having an object pierce your heart? I seem to remember an incident a number of years back where a kid fell out of a tree and landed, chest-first, on a steel rod sticking up out of the ground. The kid was st...  moreAnd what says that you're going to die from having an object pierce your heart? I seem to remember an incident a number of years back where a kid fell out of a tree and landed, chest-first, on a steel rod sticking up out of the ground. The kid was still alive when Rescue showed up. They had the presence of mind to actually cut off the rod while it was in his chest and carry him, complete with impaling rod, to the local hospital (which, fortuitously for the kid, had an excellent cardiac surgical unit). Surgeons cracked the kid's chest to examine and found that the object had passed through one of the chambers of his heart. They slowly extracted the rod using a purse string suture to close each hole as the rod was removed. Kid survived nicely and is still alive and kicking so far as I know.  less

And that needle stick is a lot more common than one might think. And not just with nurses. Doctors and med students too are on that list. My kids are tested regularly for HIV/AIDS (one did sustain a "stick" with a needle previously used on an HIV pat...  moreAnd that needle stick is a lot more common than one might think. And not just with nurses. Doctors and med students too are on that list. My kids are tested regularly for HIV/AIDS (one did sustain a "stick" with a needle previously used on an HIV patient, fortunately no infection transfered); and also for TB as the vaccine is virtually useless. (the Tine test, not the more accurate chest X-Ray) With the one kid their boss was shocked at the negative TB result because of their medical service in South Africa; told that there was virtually no way for a medical professional to escape contracting it if they dealt with infectious diseases in the "third world", the boss's specialty.  less

The issue with the USA's southern border is the potential of uncontrolled access to the USA from every country in Central and South America, and by extension every other country in the world. (Some of those countries now have very lax "visitor" entry cont...  moreThe issue with the USA's southern border is the potential of uncontrolled access to the USA from every country in Central and South America, and by extension every other country in the world. (Some of those countries now have very lax "visitor" entry control.) Even just considering Central and South America there have been a number very violent crimes (rape, murder, armed robbery) perpetrated by non-Mexican illegals that entered the country by crossing that Mexican/US border undetected. It seems that while Mexico won't let those interlopers stay in Mexico (they actually enforce their immigration laws, with a vengeance) they don't much care if someone is just "passing through". Fortunately our neighbors to the north do have serious entry control very similar to that of the USA, and no other bordering countries to deal with. 
And that entry control is the "wall" for air traffic (and for seafaring traffic) which makes your aircraft argument pure BS. Those aircraft that you refer to can't land just anywhere, go...    less

The very dirt under my feet. 

Where did you come up with that "historical" conclusion?

No, it's not a "money" thing either.Oscar Wilde said it best. “Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.”

You mean such sick, perverse child molesters as Deanna Higgins, Mary Kay Letourneau, Debra Lafave,  Abbie Jane Swogger, Stephanie Ragusa, Lisa Lavoie and Amy McElhenney, to name but a very few.
All sicko (wo)men tha...  moreYou mean such sick, perverse child molesters as Deanna Higgins, Mary Kay Letourneau, Debra Lafave,  Abbie Jane Swogger, Stephanie Ragusa, Lisa Lavoie and Amy McElhenney, to name but a very few.
All sicko (wo)men that used their "positions" to extract sexual favors from their victims. Or doesn't that count in your book?  

No. Electric cars will have further negative impact on the environment. Where's the electricity supposed to come from?

Don't forget tuberculous, and AIDS. And any other infectious diseases. (Yet another good reason for that border wall, TB.) Health care professionals are at a much higher risk for contracting those diseases.

NOW you've got it (have probably known that all along)! That's EXACTLY correct.Thank you.

Yes, ALL politicians are liars and thieves. When they're not kissing babies they're stealing their candy.

I don't think Ms Brazile has ever been caught in a lie, Hil-LIAR-y has, many times. So while I don't consider Ms Brazile's comments sufficient to immediately transfer Hil-LIAR-y's care to the Federal penal system it should be enough, along with all the ot...  moreI don't think Ms Brazile has ever been caught in a lie, Hil-LIAR-y has, many times. So while I don't consider Ms Brazile's comments sufficient to immediately transfer Hil-LIAR-y's care to the Federal penal system it should be enough, along with all the other stuff out there, to warrant Justice to launch an official investigation. I should think that if Hil-LIAR-y would welcome such an investigation as it would finally clear her name, if she is innocent.  

Donna Brazil is a long-standing, well-respected (in Democrat circles) member of the Democrat party. She's a former cohort of DC Mayor for Eternity Marion Berry. So if you're gonna call her a liar you impeach the entire Democrat party. Which brings us righ...  moreDonna Brazil is a long-standing, well-respected (in Democrat circles) member of the Democrat party. She's a former cohort of DC Mayor for Eternity Marion Berry. So if you're gonna call her a liar you impeach the entire Democrat party. Which brings us right back to Hil-LIAR-y.  

What tax "reform"? All I see is money being put back into one of "the Taxpayer's pockets while covertly being taken out of one of their other pockets. It's a bunch of "drug" users trying to figure out a way to pay yet more to their "dealers" while ma...  moreWhat tax "reform"? All I see is money being put back into one of "the Taxpayer's pockets while covertly being taken out of one of their other pockets. It's a bunch of "drug" users trying to figure out a way to pay yet more to their "dealers" while making it look like they're stealing less from the neighborhood residents. And in another year or two the amount they steal will creep back up to being higher than it currently is, ala George H. W. Bush.
How's this for a true tax reform act . . "This 28th Amendment to the US Constitution hereby immediately repeals the 16th Amendment and further prohibits any Federal, State, Local or other governmental entity from imposing any tax on any personal income." Further, none of those afore mentioned governmental entities may impose any taxes, tariffs or other income schemes without the direct consent of the People and any such revenue legislation must be written to expire within 10-years of its enactment.And sorry, all of you "dealers" that look to the government, a...    less

Failed Civics class, did ya? . . .The Justice Department is under the Executive Branch of the government. That means that the President IS in charge of the Justice Department. That's why the Attorney General is a member of the President's cabinet and why ...  moreFailed Civics class, did ya? . . .The Justice Department is under the Executive Branch of the government. That means that the President IS in charge of the Justice Department. That's why the Attorney General is a member of the President's cabinet and why Mr. Trump can fire the Director of the FBI.  

The "good try" was you trying to make up something based on information that apparently no longer exists. But it's you that's quite wrong about what I said, and quite deceptive in your actions. 

Iridium Communications is still alive and well (more or less) and still maintains a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. In fact, the first generation satellites, the ones launched by Motorola when they were first starting the company, are schedul...  moreIridium Communications is still alive and well (more or less) and still maintains a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. In fact, the first generation satellites, the ones launched by Motorola when they were first starting the company, are scheduled to be replaced by the 2nd generation birds over the next two years. Many of them have already been replaced which may explain the "flashes" of the old satellites being dropped from orbit as they're replaced.The Motorola technical model was successful (covered the entire globe) but the business model was a dismal failure and Iridium went bankrupt (the largest in US history at the time). The new owner has a different business model now, different customer base (journalists and the military for phone traffic) and will be adding satellite-to-satellite and satellite to commercial aircraft with the 2nd generation satellites from Thales.  less

Sir Comfrence. Wasn't he one of the knights of the "Round" table in ole' King Auther's court?

What work? You just wash the off and pop them into you mouth, complete with the peel. Then chew and swallow.

Haven't had them in a while but I used to really like them.

It's a song by the late, great Marvin Gaye (and he REALLY was great).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjlSiASsUIsIt should be "applied" anytime you're in the mood to listen to some really terrific romantic music. 

Reading comprehension issues again, I see.  I suggest that you go back and actually read what I posted, maybe even offer something that proves what you're alleging about what I said. (Or are you just practicing that "liberal" art of "deflection"?)&nb...  moreReading comprehension issues again, I see.  I suggest that you go back and actually read what I posted, maybe even offer something that proves what you're alleging about what I said. (Or are you just practicing that "liberal" art of "deflection"?) What I said in a different thread thread is that electricity is not necessary for life to continue. What I did NOT say in any thread is that I demanded that power be restored in Puerto Rico immediately (although that would be great because while it's not a necessity, not having it is one hell of an inconvenience if you're used to having it).
No, It was you and someone else on this WEB site that made that claim. going postal when my counter opinion was expressed.    less

What is PBN? (Or do you mean the USA's State-sponsored Public Broadcasting System (PBS) for television and National Public Radio (NPR) for the radio side? )
And you forgot NBC and its cable cousins MSNBC and CNBC.

Oh, please . . . you watch too much TV.

You have no idea about worrying about the outbreak of nuclear war, none.Right now that possibility is so much left-wing propaganda. I remember when it was a real threat that the USA was prepared for.

Hitler had that PR genius Joseph Goebbels in his corner. Trump has the liberal media working against him 24/7 . 

Ha ha ha ha . . . You're a funny guy that is an outstanding example of the theory that you espouse.

Interesting. EVERYTHING in life has a value at any given time. It's the way the world works, something that you apparently don't know, or don't want to know. You've already made your value judgment on the estate tax. Now you're just trying to ma...  moreInteresting. EVERYTHING in life has a value at any given time. It's the way the world works, something that you apparently don't know, or don't want to know. You've already made your value judgment on the estate tax. Now you're just trying to make a sales pitch for that form of legalized theft. You're basically using twisted statistics of a dubious nature/source to justify the estate tax. But your pitch is basically that really old closer "do you want to pay for this with MasterCard or with VISA" question. That's a question designed to set a person's mind along the "we have to pay this" by providing two choices to pay, no choice to say no, which is the correct choice.  less

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw_pV7sMBCU

Never tired it, have to give it a go if I ever get the chance.

As opposed to the mass of a "hole" donut

No, she's not necessarily a thinker, or at least it's not required in her current job. She's just a typical college/university "rainmaker". Because that's their REAL job, to shake down the alumni and anyone else that might cut them a donation check.

So, you're trying to grill steaks for dinner tonight ?

And don't forget jobs. That's a three letter word too! I know that's so because one of the Prides and Joys of the Democrat party told me so . . . Wait, maybe Mr. Trump does have reason to speak to them in single syllable words with fewer than five le...  moreAnd don't forget jobs. That's a three letter word too! I know that's so because one of the Prides and Joys of the Democrat party told me so . . . Wait, maybe Mr. Trump does have reason to speak to them in single syllable words with fewer than five letters. Otherwise they may not understand.  

You can add MSNBC to that list of (in)credible new sources . . .

No, I don't think that there's anything "fishy" about a contract being awarded sans bidding in a dire emergency situation, particularly with so many condemning various government entities for not acting immediately. (I guess that the "authorities" in Puer...  moreNo, I don't think that there's anything "fishy" about a contract being awarded sans bidding in a dire emergency situation, particularly with so many condemning various government entities for not acting immediately. (I guess that the "authorities" in Puerto Rico don't have crystal balls?) I've actually had to enter into those kinds of contracts in the past myself. But in this case the libs seem to be ticked off because they're not getting their "cut".But that's OK. They've managed to cause a much further delay in getting power restored to those Puerto Ricans that are currently without power. And as if you say that power is super-critical critical to their very lives then that delay will condemn a lot more of them to a miserable, grizzly death. WAY TO GO!  less

You're very naive. How  much is your and your husband's house worth? How much is the "base" of you and your husband's retirement savings plans? Those numbers could easily add up to more than enough to put you in the crosshairs for estate taxes. (And ...  moreYou're very naive. How  much is your and your husband's house worth? How much is the "base" of you and your husband's retirement savings plans? Those numbers could easily add up to more than enough to put you in the crosshairs for estate taxes. (And let's not even think about self-employed people like farmers. 
But after having said all that what gives any government the right to basically steal from people just because they've worked hard and managed to accumulate some savings to pass on to their families? Is it because you think that you're going to get some kind of handout from that theft?  less

And that's not a coincidence.