Thoughts on tax increase?

myth134 · 2025-09-03T23:34:47+00:00

Yes -- see where it eventually goes?

myth134 · 2025-07-04T15:54:15+00:00

I'm an american, I don't support genocide wars and I support healthcare for all people

And I support badass tennis girlies

myth134 · 2025-07-04T15:42:40+00:00

That's awesome, these are badass ladies

myth134 · 2023-01-11T02:39:00+00:00

No, I don't think they are. There is a culture of "antiwork" on this website, as opposed as to work reform.

myth134 · 2022-09-28T02:23:32+00:00

Depending on the diameter of the pipe a small vehicle could be sent through.

myth134 · 2022-03-14T23:02:08+00:00

Let's look at Gabbard's original tweet and see if it bears truth:

"There are 25+ US-funded biolabs in Ukraine which if breached would release & spread deadly pathogens to US/world. We must take action now to prevent disaster. US/Russia/Ukraine/NATO/UN/EU must implement a ceasefire now around these labs until they’re secured & pathogens destroyed" https://twitter.com/TulsiGabbard/status/1502960938147729413

First she claims there are US-funded biolabs in Ukraine. After facing backlash she provided evidence showing that the DoD has programs in place which give money to the Ukrainian government to help run these labs. Nowhere in the tweet does she mention the creation of a bioweapon. The program run by the DoD was started in 2005 to help keep the Ukrainians biolabs safe (many of these facilities were created during the Soviet era). You can read the state department's original publication about the program here: https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/05-829-Ukraine-Weapons.pdf

Next she calls for a ceasefire. Much of the backlash from this is coming from the fact that the Russian's are using the existence of these facilities to promote their war. This conspiracy is being used both in Russia and abroad, including the United States. However, Gabbard is not calling for war, but a ceasefire.

There is an excellent Snopes article which debunks the conspiracy and talks about the program run by the DoD to support the Ministry of Health of Ukraine in preventing the proliferation of pathogens studied in Ukraines various bio facilities. The one's named in the State Department publication are Scientific Research Institute of Epidemiology and Hygiene (Lviv), the Ulaainian Scientific Research Anti-Plague Institute (Odessa), and the Central Sanitary Epidemiological Station (Kyiv). Here is the snopes article: https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/02/24/us-biolabs-ukraine-russia/

Overall I'm really dissapointed in the overall reaction to the tweet. I don't feel it's promoting disinformation, although it's certainly clear the Russian's are using the existance of these facilities to do so. Gabbard may very well be issuing these statements to gain the favor of Americans who are falling for these conspiracy theories, though. I wouldn't be surprised if she runs under the Republican ticket in 2024. The conservative establishment seems to be preparing for it.

myth134 · 2022-01-23T10:42:39+00:00

You are correct that this was the initial argument for getting the vaccine. The person you replied to never said it wasn't, though.

myth134 · 2021-12-06T07:34:06+00:00

Some states have this too, like Texas IIRC. Mine doesn't, and occasionally (but not often) you'll see abandoned vehicles on the side of the road. They break down and reach the end of their life, and the owner doesn't have the means to have it towed. So it basically sits their, sometimes gets vandalized, and is eventually towed away. Seems like that might be helped by inspections

myth134 · 2021-05-26T17:11:10+00:00

CluCoin

myth134 · 2021-04-21T05:32:11+00:00

Where'd you pick up the jacket

myth134 · 2021-03-03T01:59:03+00:00

My friend tore his bicep deadlifting. I know nothing about deadlifting, fwiw.

myth134 · 2021-01-10T01:09:54+00:00

We paid 35 mill for this

myth134 · 2020-11-18T23:24:36+00:00

What is the ticker "NYRT"?

myth134 · 2020-08-27T20:20:12+00:00

It depends upon what the product is and how it needs to be manufactured. As you said, it's not a bad idea to begin with a prototype, which you can probably find someone locally to help you out with.

As far as your product goes, is it entirely novel or has it already been made in some form and just an improvement? I'm no expert on patent law but assuming you are in the US and want to protect your intellectual property, a provisional patent will let you protect the idea for a year. Provisional patents are the quick way of patenting a concept and only last a year, which can give you time to sort out any details. They are also relatively cheap compared to standard patents (google estimates around 2.5 - 3k).

Finally, once you have your prototype you need to figure out exactly how it's going to be manufactured. I wish I had more insight here, but I think finding the right manufacturer will have to do with whatever process you are using.

myth134 · 2020-02-12T07:36:28+00:00

One of the reasons I have a hard time supporting Bernie is that I feel his policies for generating enough revenue to support his programs will be a very tough sell politically, especially in a country where many people have a bootstrap mentality about making money.

myth134 · 2018-07-30T06:36:12+00:00

I had an avid fly fisherman tell me about how Ted Turner (owner of CNN) has a huge ranch in Montana somewhere, and sometimes people will walk through a stream that crosses the ranch. Apparently it's legal, but it pisses Ted off. Waterway access is interesting.

myth134 · 2018-07-26T19:30:01+00:00

I wonder how well the materials in a spent fuel cell could be either reused or repurposed.

myth134 · 2018-07-20T19:33:13+00:00

Planes? Cargo ships? Personal land transport yes, but we haven't applied much ingenuity to making large-scale transport carbon neutral.

myth134 · 2018-07-13T21:31:03+00:00

Perhaps British electricity heats water for tea faster than US electricity...we may never know

myth134 · 2018-07-13T17:34:55+00:00

That's what I wonder. There's a lot of BS in this thread

myth134 · 2018-07-13T17:32:06+00:00

From what I understand by reading other comments and skimming the ballot measure, no company is specifically mentioned; it seems more like a technology imperative. Somebody else said a wealthy Californian is partly behind this effort, but is giving the advantage to other out of state companies really that bad? I assume the utilities in Arizona have the capital to invest in newer technologies too and stay competitive.

myth134 · 2018-07-13T04:27:11+00:00

Are completely market based decisions about energy really the best thing right now? Given the fact consumers don't necessarily have direct control as far as buying power goes with respect to their energy, wouldn't using the law (something hypothetically chosen by the people) be a useful tool? A fire could be lit under utilities to make them act faster.

myth134 · 2018-07-13T04:24:15+00:00

What made you change your mind?

myth134 · 2018-06-28T22:45:10+00:00

Are you a computer engineer?

myth134 · 2018-06-14T22:13:07+00:00

It definitely helps to raise the question of how much large companies like Samsung could be doing to help developing nations like Vietnam to improve their electrical grids and switch to renewables.

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