Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 8, 2014 Share #8001 Posted January 8, 2014 Who was it that started an illegal war on Iraq with an outstanding bill of $6 trillion dollars? That would be a major factor in what drove this country into recession because of a budget deficit, in the first place. Oh well a certain someone promised to get us out "quickly"... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted January 8, 2014 Share #8002 Posted January 8, 2014 “Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.” ~ Bruce Lee 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted January 8, 2014 Share #8003 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Poor people are often the victims. They have less choices, less power, and less leverage to get what they want. For example: Macy's is laying off 2,500 workers and closing a few store down. I can tell you who won't be laid off. http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/08/news/companies/macys-job-cuts/ And this is one of the few reasons they deserve any assistance from the government/charity. If they still can't help themselves, I don't feel anything more should be done to better their lives. Edited January 8, 2014 by CenSin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8004 Posted January 9, 2014 Poor people are often the victims. They have less choices, less power, and less leverage to get what they want. For example: Macy's is laying off 2,500 workers and closing a few store down. I can tell you who won't be laid off. http://money.cnn.com/2014/01/08/news/companies/macys-job-cuts/ And this is one of the few reasons they deserve any assistance from the government/charity. If they still can't help themselves, I don't feel anything more should be done to better their lives. Damn it. So much for seasonal jobs taking you somewhere. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ MC Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8005 Posted January 9, 2014 Here is something interesting. http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2014/1/8/fl_warning_shot_bill.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pakenhamtrain Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8006 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) According to this: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/01/marshawn-lynch-beast-burger-seahawks-playoffs/ The "limited edition" burger is $15. So if that price is ridiculous then I've been eating some millionaire type of burgers lately. Only $15. I was expecting something like 20. Perhaps I'm used to the ripoff prices they charge at the grounds here. for a cup of beer(375ml) it's $6. And depending on the time of day during the footy it is ether mid strength or light. A 600 ml soda $4.60. Most things such as pies and chips are floating around the 5-6 dollar mark. And it's not like its a big bucket of chips or anything. Edited January 9, 2014 by Pakenhamtrain 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8007 Posted January 9, 2014 A random thought for everyone today. The right can debate it all they want, but they'll never find evidence against it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8008 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Here's yet another case of police brutality: A 18 year old kid from North Carolina was shot dead in a fury of murderous force by cops. A sufferer of schizophrenia, he went into a psychotic episode in his parents home. The tasered him first and then shot him after he lunged at the cop! I think this is ridiculous because can't the officers subdue him in another way? Tasers would have been sufficient to subdue a teen, not a .45 semi automatic! Edited January 9, 2014 by realizm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8009 Posted January 9, 2014 I think this is ridiculous because can't the officers subdue him in another way? Tasers would have been sufficient to subdue a teen, not a .45 semi automatic! I'm sayin... While I respect the profession, half these cops are scared as hell... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8010 Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) I'm sayin... While I respect the profession, half these cops are scared as hell... I'm inclined to agree with what you are saying. Law enforcement agencies should not be recruiting those who cannot handle the stress of the job, they really need to get their shit together. In this case the police officers involved could have put the teen under control by non-lethal means, then call the paramedics or EMT to stabilize the child on antipsychotics or benzodiazepines. They are equipped with bulletproof vests and were armed not just with firearms but tasers and also mace, I'm sure. The way they handled this situation, really they should be charged with murder. Lock the POs up and throw away the key, I have no sympathy. A good police officer does not handle mentally ill patients like that. This is a grievous injustice to society. Law enforcement agencies are to serve the public, not function as a paramilitary wing. Edited January 9, 2014 by realizm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo19 Posted January 9, 2014 Share #8011 Posted January 9, 2014 Here's yet another case of police brutality: A 18 year old kid from North Carolina was shot dead in a fury of murderous force by cops. A sufferer of schizophrenia, he went into a psychotic episode in his parents home. The tasered him first and then shot him after he lunged at the cop! I think this is ridiculous because can't the officers subdue him in another way? Tasers would have been sufficient to subdue a teen, not a .45 semi automatic! This is what happens when the force is unskilled in these issues. While some may be forgiving of this I'm not. There is no excuse and if they lacked the knowledge in how to handle such a situation they should have called in someone who could. I find that any EMT would have handled the situation with more care, also taking into consideration they do a lot in such cases already. They'll get my respect any day, especially over a PD. I'm sayin... While I respect the profession, half these cops are scared as hell... But it should be noted this is sometimes falsely perpetuated. Most fear stems from what if's, which leads one into paranoia. It takes a strong and stable individual to not lets such get to him/her, and it seems most can not. I'm inclined to agree with what you are saying. Law enforcement agencies should not be recruiting those who cannot handle the stress of the job, they really need to get their shit together. In this case the police officers involved could have put the teen under control by non-lethal means, then call the paramedics or EMT to stabilize the child on antipsychotics or benzodiazepines. They are equipped with bulletproof vests and were armed not just with firearms but tasers and also mace, I'm sure. The way they handled this situation, really they should be charged with murder. Lock the POs up and throw away the key, I have no sympathy. A good police officer does not handle mentally ill patients like that. This is a grievous injustice to society. Law enforcement agencies are to serve the public, not function as a paramilitary wing. Absolutely. Agreed 100%. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8012 Posted January 10, 2014 Yup... Sent from my SGH-T889 using Tapatalk 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8013 Posted January 10, 2014 Inverted commuter trains... what do you guys think? Tell me the pros and cons... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8014 Posted January 10, 2014 Inverted commuter trains... what do you guys think? Tell me the pros and cons... Inverted commuted trains as in...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8015 Posted January 10, 2014 Inverted commuted trains as in...? It's probably what you think it is. You have one wall running down the center of the train lengthwise and the seats are facing outwards. You could practically dangle your feet off the train exposing yourself to the hazards of traffic. An inverted person by analogy has all the organs on the outside. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8016 Posted January 10, 2014 It's probably what you think it is. You have one wall running down the center of the train lengthwise and the seats are facing outwards. You could practically dangle your feet off the train exposing yourself to the hazards of traffic. An inverted person by analogy has all the organs on the outside. Hmm... I don't see the point... The layout on commuter trains currently make sense. I just don't like the seats facing each other because there is not enough leg room. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8017 Posted January 10, 2014 Nooo inverted trains as in...the track on top and the train move. Of course its your typical car...same seats and such...just the motors are on top and the rails are up top. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8018 Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Nooo inverted trains as in...the track on top and the train move. Of course its your typical car...same seats and such...just the motors are on top and the rails are up top. Ok I get it now, you mean like this: Source: http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottoms-up-transit Edited January 10, 2014 by realizm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Via Garibaldi 8 Posted January 10, 2014 Share #8019 Posted January 10, 2014 Ok I get it now, you mean like this: Source: http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottoms-up-transit Ugh... I don't like that idea AT ALL... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted January 11, 2014 Share #8020 Posted January 11, 2014 Straight outta Japan... Interesting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XcelsiorBoii4888 Posted January 11, 2014 Share #8021 Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) Yess. Exactly! I was playing Call of Duty Ghosts, and the last part of the campaign is you walking from the back to the front of an inverted cargo train moving through the mountains and through caves. It was crazy. This is a screenshot of what the train looks like when your trying to get to the front shooting enemies in your way. How cool is that? Would that be good for commuter lines? Imagine this going from Upstate to Penn Station. It can work underground as well, just needs more room. Edited January 11, 2014 by XcelsiorBoii4888 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted January 11, 2014 Share #8022 Posted January 11, 2014 Pretty freakin sweet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peacemak3r Posted January 11, 2014 Share #8023 Posted January 11, 2014 Did not realize spring came back so soon! Hoodie weather today despite that rain. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realizm Posted January 11, 2014 Share #8024 Posted January 11, 2014 Did not realize spring came back so soon! Hoodie weather today despite that rain. Yeah a welcome change from this frigid weather. Plenty of fog though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missabassie Posted January 11, 2014 Share #8025 Posted January 11, 2014 Hell, it can stay like this for the rest of the year for all I care... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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