Zenister

Just in case you just graduated yesterday, 1) Learn basic interviews skills 2) Don't apply for jobs with defense contractors 3) Keep your political views to yourself at work political views are irrelevant even in the defense industry.. we (contractors) make TOOLS... politicians decide how/when they are used. unless you are a complete pacifist your political views shouldnt matter at all..however there is a time and a place to express them.. a good portion of the people I work with (many many prior service, as well as 'pure' engineers, software types etc) are disgusted with the how this war has been conducted, but that doesn't prevent us from doing our work to the highest standards, or ensuring that the troops who use/need our products have the best training available. Anything less would be unprofessional. in relation to Michelle's issue, I agree with everyone who says keep it out of the class room.. while you teacher is clearly demonstrating unprofessional behavior, you DONT have to engage him at all, particularly as he is teaching a 'hard science' there is no interpretation to worry about.. write him off, do your best, and get on with your life when you no longer have to deal with him... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

another abuse of power directly attributable to the widespread issue of tasers.. to lazy to chase a non violent offender? use your taser ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

exactly what i was thinking... this is the direct result of the 'no spanking', 'zero discipline' approach some advocate.. I cant recall much about being 3, but i can recall at 7 that it generally only took 'the look' (from my mother, 'the frown' from my father was/is worse) to quiet my younger sister.. a few more minutes?? sorry my time is worth more than that, control your brat by the time everyone has boarded or get the fuck off..... but then i'm an advocate for muzzles for small children on planes too.. amazing the number of parents who fly with children without even looking up the term "Valsalva" should be required reading for anyone flying with an small child... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

with a few more hours in the right classes i'd have an undergraduate degree in theology too... (Methodist for those wondering) doesn't mean much really... in fact many of those holding such degrees (IME) are out of their depth in any religious discussion that wanders beyond the Christian (or even out of their sect depending on the course of study) ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

closer... now go look at the actual word(s) used.. then compare where/when and how it is very liberally interpreted to mean a "Title" (specific entity aka Satan for the Western need of a Dichotomic universe ) vs a 'position' (one who fulfills a duty/required task) a fine example of how translators fit the words to the meaning they wish to express and ignore other equally valid options that might disrupt the orderly alignment of meaning they desire.. but of course there is 'no bias' in translators ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

it really wasnt me.. i promise.... some small hope for others as well.. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070129/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/gates_troops__tours ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

Who do you think? Job 2:7 So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the top of his head might want to look at a few more translations prior to answering.... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

since we are bringing up Job.. WHO exactly tormented him?? please provide citations for your answers.. (of course Biblical references are allowed I AM asking in the context of the TEXT itself) ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

best wishes for that being/remaining accurate... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

All Christians who disagree with that line of thought could exercise that option. few Christians ever actually speak out against the extremists in their fold.. where is the 'rightious' Christian outcry against Pat Robertson? yet many expect that Islam is beholden to Publicly oust its extremists while they fail to do the same themselves... it would seem necessary to clean ones own 'house' first... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

pretty much applies to Christian Missionaries everywhere... who's primary reason is to convert them from their heathen ways no matter how happy they were before being saddled with the Christian guilt complex.. bullshit. so Missionaries haven't told tribes in the south pacific they needed to wear clothes to cover their 'wickedness' in complete contradiction with the actual climate? you haven't traveled much have you? Destroying another culture is what Christian have historically done BEST... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

love the Porter myself (still pissed Eloy sold theirs) but apparently it is a very tiring aircraft to fly. Caravan rocks.. Pac750 is supposedly the fastest of the three and the auto closing door is neat. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

and I will never see a live mammoth. All those dinosaurs, gone forever and only a few fossils left I will never understand why people think humans are not "natural". If we are not part of nature and are some weird anomally in the evolution of life, maybe we have duty to exterminate ourselves. an please tell me what humanity had to do with the extinction of the mammoth? i can provide quite a long list of what humanity has done to cause the extinction of an obscene number of species..including the Tiger it has nothing to do with 'natural' or 'unnatural' it has to do with living in a manner that destroys more than it creates or maintains.. Humanity has far more power to affect its environment (and therefore the environment of every other form of life on the planet) than any other ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

great book.. Ayn Rand's failing is letting the message drive the story.. it is the 'lead pipe' school of writing and tends to be difficult to read and harder to internalize than writers who 'hide' the message inside a great story with realistic characters (likable or not) ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

your children will NEVER see a tiger in the wild... but sure go ahead and believe that humans are not having a significant impact on the planet AS A SYSTEM. This fundamental fact applies to nearly every 'natural process'. Without Humanity the world would look vastly different... some people live with blinders on, unable to see the broader effects of their decisions... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

no, but i respect the position. the men (at the moment they are mostly men and i use the term in its broader sense) are largely unqualified. unfortunately the nature of politics drives the 'real leaders' away from even considering..... one of the fundamental flaws in democracy is it gives equal weight to the opinion of those who take time, do the research and select a candidate based on qualifications and platform with those who are completely ignorant of the same.. would you get on a plane whose pilot was 'elected' by 'popular vote'? i wouldn't.. i wouldn't trust it to even power up correctly... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

Dirk Diggler... oh...you meant THAT porn name... i suppose i'd have to pick a street since there is far more than one... ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

assuming that they did (and i dont dispute that) do you think they have really given him the resources to 'finish the job'? do you think the American public is capable of supporting the kind of Force necessary to actually accomplish the mission? (of which 20k troops is no where near enough IMO) ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

honestly.. whotf cares what anyone wants to celebrate every month? unless i get the day off, or am FORCED to attend some silly meeting/gathering it doesnt affect me at all. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

/signed. if Heaven means having to deal with the MAJORITY of Christians i've met for all Eternity, i'll take Hell as well.. (although there are some few i will miss) still the 2nd level sounds like a FF'er paradise anyway. obviously God doesnt jump, but Satan does ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

Actually, Petreaus may be a good guy to have in there I think. He seems to be able to think for himself. In 2003 government contractors stated that they needed $15 million to bring a concrete plant on line in northern Iraq. Petreaus hired some Iraqis to get the job done and did it with $80,000. Maybe Cheney will disagree with me but I like that kind of thinking and action. That said, that doesn't mean that by giving a capable general only a few more good men that he'll be able to make Bush's....ummm...."plan" work. When it fails it won't be Petreaus' fault. Those troops would be better utilized in Afghanistan. Does anyone (Active Duty Military or otherwise) think the continual rotation of Theater Commanders is a GOOD IDEA? not singling any out (ive met several, but not Petreaus) but is continual change at the top really a good strategy? ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

pretty much applies to Christian Missionaries everywhere... who's primary reason is to convert them from their heathen ways no matter how happy they were before being saddled with the Christian guilt complex.. ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

the soldier who jumps on a grenade to save his buddies makes a sacrifice. the video gamer who jumps on a grenade to save his buddies does not. whats the difference? Personal Permanent consequences without PERSONAL consequences there is no such thing as 'sacrifice' the entire idea that Divinity 'sacrifices' thru a process She/He/It has total control over is simply ludicrous... unless of course you make up your own definition of 'sacrifice' even the experience of Pain is rather meaningless to an entity capable of removing it and its cause/effect by an act of will alone ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

more like.... "We support you.. but this Mission is undo-able by ANYONE (short of a fully manned Army of Occupation).. and 'We the People' cannot/do not support that....." edit: "and would not have reelected this man if he had actually admitted what would be required for his Invasion plans" ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.

But it is General Patraeus who will be running things in Iraq, and after hearing him speak at a conference late last year, I can tell you he knows his stuff. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/23/national/main2387398.shtml --- just one article about his talk with Senate. finally!!! Bush finds a General who understands "shut up and color" ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed.