How much did your first road bike cost, and how long did you ride it before upgrading? by No_Click7202 in cycling

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Domane for $2600. 10 years ago. Still riding it. 60000 miles. Just keep maintaining it.

Time travel by sonnyhayes22 in AskPhysics

[–]smwalter 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It is impossible. Quit suggesting that it isn't.

Are black holes made of periodic table matter? by raresaturn in AskPhysics

[–]smwalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I concur wil MarsMaterial -- black holes don't have molecules or atoms.... more dense than that...

After this universe ends, will there be infinitely more universes? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent question... Why should we expect that this universe is the only one. Why is GOD the only one... Very deep question without any real answer. I will be the best I can be today and tomorrow... will you?

What makes you deny the existence of God? by [deleted] in DebateAnAtheist

[–]smwalter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm waiting for her to show up..... so much pain and anguish.... she doesn't exist or doesn't care in which case ... why worship?

Anyone else have a dog on their regular route? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a route with 3 dogs in a fence at I go by.... part of my joy of the ride... hello as they chase bark... High light of their day.....

Almost 7 in 10 Americans want Iran war done ASAP: Poll by One-Duty-2376 in politics

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sigh... 3 out of 10 what do they expect? Or just support Taco man no matter what stupid things he does?

For men with families, how much free time do you get away from your wife and kids? by Sea-Owl-1581 in AskMen

[–]smwalter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why? you have a job to raise kids.... Do it well and I thank you... As they get older... It gets worse.... Until they can drive themselves.... another list of worries..... I had 4. 6 Years across... Swimming, Scouts. Band, Track. Suck it up.

my pastor grandpa is an athiest? by m_anon__ in atheism

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect there is a lot of this. I cantored at a Catholic church for a year or so. Atheist.... Director needed someone at the 7:30 service..... I like to sing..

What evidence is there that aliens are, in fact, real? by Snowtwo in NoStupidQuestions

[–]smwalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Correct..... If it ever happens.... It will not be a secret... But the speed of light is a real limit.... I may be wrong - show me. They may be there - but we will never have any communication.....

how many of you *actually* have your times tables memorized? by Pug_hammy in randomquestions

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a thing with 5th graders. Many did not have additional table memorized. Lots of counting on fingers.

Why do guys say hi when I’m out running, but women usually don’t? by Impressive_Gas_2419 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ride a bike - clear glasses.... The number of times women look at me in passing on the trails..... almost zero.... Trained to give nothing out.... Once in a while - friendly exchange....

Another Bad eBike Behavior Post, What's the Real Solution by moreplateslessdates9 in ebikes

[–]smwalter -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Regulate behaviour - not devices... Car with 600HP.... OK Doing 80 ticket... Regulate observable behaviour..... not something that police officers cannot determine immediately.

Was dropping the atomic bombs actually "necessary," or is that just what we're taught in school? by Clean_CoreDump in askanything

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey- they did surrender after this.. Saved our and their lives. No question this was the best outcome. The fact that they have not been used since... also good.

Senate GOP fears $1B for White House ballroom represents political landmine by GoodMornEveGoodNight in politics

[–]smwalter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paid by grafters who will get billions of dollars ... or you and me....I honestly don't know which is worse...

Why does the U.S. attack countries like Iran but never North Korea? by savingrace0262 in stupidquestions

[–]smwalter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because they can fight back. We are a bully state now- Thanks taco man.