FastEddieB Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 " And we can still be friends." So why do you use the ignore feature? I was using the "editorial we". There are people in the world I do not choose to befriend. But it's virtually never because of their political or religious views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 And then they all loose there guarded super secret anonymity and show up at the Page fly-In with their 9mm Clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 And then they all loose there guarded super secret anonymity and show up at the Page fly-In with their 9mm Clock. That's a tiny timepiece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 If I come to the Page Fly-In I will be unarmed. I will only bring the wife and a LIttle John. After much of the controversy you seem to leave in a trail behind many of your comments do you think that's wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Even better. http://www.thespacereview.com/article/2371/1 Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Trail? Laughing. Brits will NEVER understand that we Americans have a RIGHT to own and use weapons. That right was defined early directly and because the Brits burst into homes and took firearms, food, and even lives whenver they wanted. After the Americans beat the Brits in the war the issue was settled. When the country was setup US citizens vowed government abuse of citizens would never happen again, an oppressive government bursting onto private property violating rights. Ironic considering the Germans were trying pretty hard to subjugate the Brits to just that kind of oppression and we Americans saved Britain from that fate. So that decades later the Brits could strip their own guns rights away anyway. I am proud to be an American citizen and proud of my inherited rights under the US constitution. We in the USA don't care that other countries don't get that or even want the same freedoms and rights. But we in the USA always defend others who do want them if they ask us to help out. I would use inalinable rights, but that's just me. Racking up my posts , pretty soon I'll be an expert Pilot ! Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Oh dear Oh dear I think CTLSi has conclusively proved that some Americans just don't do irony! If you look at my comment, you'll see that I actually suggested you might want to go armed. I'm not sure where I said anything that justified your response? FWIW I absolutely support your rights to uphold your constitution (even though on a purely personal view I think your gun laws are barmy) - you elect your government, they implement their manifesto. Still I won't labour the point - I'd hate to fall out with anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Going back to NASA, yes I think they need more funding. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 My question - if I explain why one religion is bad and another is good, but I do it in "Random Thoughts", is that OK? Are my views on John Boehner, Harry Reid, gun control, abortion, gay marriage and marijuana legalization all OK in "Random Thoughts"? If we are here because this is CT FLIER, then I don't see why overt political commentary (unrelated to flying) is useful. We see, clearly, that it divides people and disrupts the shared goal of furthering our common interest in flying. When I go to Vans Airforce and I read the RV12 pages, I don't read about Muslims and Obamacare. And I think that site is better-off because of it. Fred, if you can tie them into something aviation related go right ahead and post them up, it is OK with me. I looked back through this thread, and can't find where you are reading about Muslims and Obamacare. I see the words used in sentences just like your, but no discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Baker Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Looking back CTLSi turned things partisan, up to that point we were on topic, although the lead in about Muslims was irrelevant to the story presented. I agree that CTLSi overstepped the boundries with his post, but I also think MovingOn way overstepped by calling people racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Tom, on the first page of this thread on my computer, I see "Muslims", "Obama", "Democrats", "Global Warming", and "Obamacare". For me, it sets a tone that is not compatible with cooperation among light sport airplane pilots looking for aviaition knowledge and discussion. Also, I don't think I have ever objected to discussions of politics or issues that are directly related to the kind of flying we do. What I am put off by (and think is harmful to CT FLIER) are gratuitious criticisms of any one political party (see above and elsewhere on this forum) or issue (see above and elsewhere on this forum) or religion (see above and elsewhere on this forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi Fred, I agree. We should get back to flying commentary. This one has no redeeming quality and not really germane to our LSA flying. This is a good thread to roll up and forget about. It would be nice if there are no other post after this one and someone starts a new thread under random thoughts about our flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Oh dear Oh dear I think CTLSi has conclusively proved that some Americans just don't do irony! If you look at my comment, you'll see that I actually suggested you might want to go armed. I'm not sure where I said anything that justified your response? FWIW I absolutely support your rights to uphold your constitution (even though on a purely personal view I think your gun laws are barmy) - you elect your government, they implement their Ymanifesto. Still I won't labour the point - I'd hate to fall out with anyone! I got it Ian, humor is not lost on ALL Americans. I LOL'ed, in fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Hi Fred, I agree. We should get back to flying commentary. This one has no redeeming quality and not really germane to our LSA flying. This is a good thread to roll up and forget about. It would be nice if there are no other post after this one and someone starts a new thread under random thoughts about our flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Tom, on the first page of this thread on my computer, I see "Muslims", "Obama", "Democrats", "Global Warming", and "Obamacare". For me, it sets a tone that is not compatible with cooperation Agreed, none of those things engender cooperation or harmony. Sorry, you set that one up too perfectly! All in good fun, I mean nothing by it...really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 . It would be nice if there are no other post after this one and someone starts a new thread under random thoughts about our flying. I agree!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted March 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 NASA Admits to Selling Discount Fuel to Google Execs "Senator Grassley still wants NASA to get back those millions that taxpayers subsidized for the lower cost fuel, but NASA says it's not possible. In the letter, Statler says “NASA does not have an avenue to pursue payments in excess of its full cost to provide the fuel under the earlier agreements with H2-11, as suggested by the inspector general.” http://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/NASA-Admits-to-Selling-Discount-Fuel-to-Google-Execs-248922181.html $2.34 / gallon to fly to Hawaii. I do not believe that it is not possible to recoup this give away of tax payer money. I guess its not possible to hold anyone responsible? There would have to be a smidgen of corruption first I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 NASA Admits to Selling Discount Fuel to Google Execs "Senator Grassley still wants NASA to get back those millions that taxpayers subsidized for the lower cost fuel, but NASA says it's not possible. In the letter, Statler says “NASA does not have an avenue to pursue payments in excess of its full cost to provide the fuel under the earlier agreements with H2-11, as suggested by the inspector general.” http://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/NASA-Admits-to-Selling-Discount-Fuel-to-Google-Execs-248922181.html $2.34 / gallon to fly to Hawaii. I do not believe that it is not possible to recoup this give away of tax payer money. I guess its not possible to hold anyone responsible? There would have to be a smidgen of corruption first I guess. Why would they do that ? It is documented so there is no doubt it happened, but it makes no sense. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 NASA reports on study of collapse of society. Conclusion: "Too much inequality and too few natural resources could leave the West vulnerable to a Roman Empire-style fall." http://www.nationaljournal.com/tech/here-s-how-nasa-thinks-society-will-collapse-20140318 Maybe NASA needs its old mandate back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 "Maybe NASA needs its old mandate back" I'll go along with that. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Back to basics perhaps? https://twitter.com/HistoryInPics/status/446350663510155264/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Another report on the NASA fuel story. http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-12-12/how-googles-bosses-scored-cheap-gas-from-nasa Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Back to basics perhaps? https://twitter.com/HistoryInPics/status/446350663510155264/photo/1 LOL, of course that is for show, nobody did that unless they wanted to lecture on it, or for a photo op. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Another report on the NASA fuel story. http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-12-12/how-googles-bosses-scored-cheap-gas-from-nasa Fred Well , I'm sure if I had that kind of "misunderstanding" when I filed my taxes, I'd be in jail for "Tax Evation" Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralarcon Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Google should voluntarily pay state and local taxes for the untaxed fuel. Agree, at minimum. I'm sure if it were me. they would want interest on the back taxes. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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