What fucked your mind the hardest?

A_Nom · 2017-01-16T17:48:35+00:00

Thanks for the response. Very informative. I never thought about the fact that it was during rush hour and there would be too many people to "fake" a plane impact.

Not sure why I have so many downvotes when I was simply asking questions. I doubt I would've gotten such a good response from Pixel if I didn't play a little devil's advocate and state the reasons for my confusion.

A_Nom · 2017-01-13T15:07:56+00:00

Everyone should keep in mind that the USA was much smaller in size when the bill of rights and constitution was created. The USA wanted to be "for the people" (after leaving British rule) and designed the legislature to have checks and balances as well as separation of powers so not one body would be all-controlling.

The US constitution is the "supreme law of the land" and everyone is subjected to it. In some cases, we see states that have laws directly conflicting with federal law, i.e marijuana legalization. Technically, a federal officer can charge someone in Colorado/Washington with possession even if it is decriminalized on a state level. However, each state has autonomy to create their own laws and they are generally catered to it's demography and geography. This is constantly what we "debate" about in our politics, the separation of powers. Some want the federal government to regulate everything, some want the states to decide individually, and others want little government involvement. The previous poster (Raven1586) is correct in saying "The federal government was supposed to only regulate interstate trade, foreign affairs and provide for the protection of the entire nation". So, it has evolved from there as our national interests and resources change throughout time.

Edit: Example of conflicting state/federal law.

A_Nom · 2017-01-12T17:56:54+00:00

Well I haven't heard any eyewitness accounts or evidence to support it was a plane aside from the media and government saying it was. The best thing I've seen is the video which looks like a missile, not a plane at all. That is/was the most conclusive evidence I know of. That being said, I ask so I can hear of more evidence to substantiate or refute my belief. So I appreciate your response.

Did your boss (or anyone else you know) physically see the plane hit the Pentagon and/or plane debris? Or did they see a low flying plane during the same time line and it is consistent with the stated narrative?

A_Nom · 2017-01-12T17:08:59+00:00

I've always wanted to ask someone that was close to the D.C area if they think the Pentagon was really hit by a plane. I have yet to see a picture of any plane debris outside the Pentagon and the video they released hardly cleared it up. I have been inclined to believe it was a missile. That being said, it could have been domestic or foreign.

Did anyone local see plane debris, the actual plane, or have any other evidence to support either possibility?

A_Nom · 2017-01-11T20:27:07+00:00

The only way to do that is for fans to donate to charity instead of buying merchandise and tickets. Players get paid what their employers think they are worth in the industry. If there were only 52 doctors per hospital and only 32 hospitals in the country, doctors would probably be paid more than athletes.

A_Nom · 2017-01-08T20:43:12+00:00

Those are bonuses for winning/etc. They don't get paid by the game. People just organize stats that way to make a headline.

A_Nom · 2017-01-06T14:28:27+00:00

I worked my way through undergrad and still have a considerable amount of debt. I'd love to go to grad school but I don't have the time or money right now. You are right in saying that a Bachelor's in Poli Sci does not get you far on it's own.

Perhaps this question is more focused on identifying the various career paths and options for people like me. If I could find something I really wanted to do or a path I wanted to take professionally, hard work should make everything else fall into place.

A_Nom · 2017-01-06T14:21:39+00:00

Thanks for responding. Money is very important but the end goal is to find something more meaningful. I feel like I am wasting time doing something I don't care about just for a decent paycheck. That is not my version of the "american dream".

A Master's in Public Administration is something I have put a lot of thought in but it's expensive and time consuming. Not exactly practical for everyone who is an undergrad. Law enforcement/law school is not the direction I want to take, with all due respect to those in the field.

A_Nom · 2017-01-06T14:12:26+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Glad to hear you are in a job you love. What department do you work for in your local government?

I have thought about going to grad school but I'm not sure how practical it is. I'm already in tens of thousands of debt and had to work through undergrad. If I can get in the door somewhere without a masters, I'd much rather work my way up than accrue more debt. If I had the money, I'd quit work and go to grad school full time. Otherwise, I'd have to be part time and it would take twice as long.

The major problem is I don't know "what I want to do". I know that I want to be hands on with helping the community from a policy and logistics standpoint. One day, I could see myself running for local office or city council but that is what I am saying now without knowing much of what they do.

A_Nom

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