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EL PASO, Texas - A $200-billion plan to remake the largest war machine in history unfolds in one small way on a quiet country road in the Chihuahuan Desert. For soldiers in an experimental Army brigade at the sprawling Fort Bliss base, it's the first day of field training on a new weapon called the Non-Line of Sight Launch System, or NLOS-LS, a box of rockets that can automatically change direction in midair and hit a moving target about 24 miles away. The Army says it has never had a weapon like it. "It's not the Spartans with the swords anymore," says Emmett Schaill, the brigade commander, peering into the desertscape.
Originally posted by palehorse23
How is it that the government can justify programs like these yet they can turn right around and strip away health care from the people that need it most!!
Originally posted by palehorse23
And I guess I can't wait to get my own 24-mile range missile that can change directions so I can get those people that are ready to slaughter me.
Originally posted by palehorse23
On another note regarding technology. 60minutes did a piece this evening about how we are so dependent now on tech "geeks" such as Geek Squad from Best Buy. Technology has become so advanced so fast that people can't keep up. Thus we need the so called geeks in order to run everyday things such as our coffee makers and refrigerators.
Originally posted by palehorse23
We have become so dependent on technology that it is causing more harm than good.
Originally posted by palehorse23
What happens if and when the plug is pulled on all of this great stuff we have available? What is everyone going to do then? Answer that for me.
Originally posted by palehorse23
So, if you want to take the argument that these great military technology advancements are such a great thing for consumer benefit, one may need to look at the flipside of things before making a rational decision.
Originally posted by palehorse23
Has anyone ever thought that maybe we need to just slow down a bit?
I'm guessing you want other people to pay for your health care? I thought you weren't selfish?
I guarantee that you could fix most computer problems, especially with the aid of the internet.
Originally posted by palehorse23
For your info, I am in the medical field.
Originally posted by palehorse23
And what saddens me is the people that need the health care can't get it. You don't get it man. I would pay for universal healthcare if it meant more people who needed the treatment that can't afford it, would get it.
Originally posted by palehorse23
And you obviously can't put yourself into the shoes of most of the human race who are fed up with the technology becoming increasingly complicated.
Originally posted by palehorse23
People don't have the time to figure it all out because we are all running around so fast with so many things to do each day. And, not everyone is a as technically savy as you must be.
Originally posted by palehorse23
I think you have some kind of obstacle to overcome when it comes to thinking of what my point is. I am talking about the advancements of technologies that in my opinion are not necessary. This, IMO, is not necessary! That is my opinion!
Originally posted by palehorse23
So I guess I am supposed to use the internet to fix my computer that I can't get on the internet with? Doesn't make much since. Unless I run back and forth from my neighboor's house each time I go through one of the million steps of troubleshooting.
Originally posted by palehorse23
On a serious note, as I analyze chromosomes all day, you should look into testing your blood if you have history of heart condition in your family. Just some advice as I am a person who respects everyone's opinions and wishes death on no one!
A Pasadena, California company has created a device that will destroy a car’s electrical system and stop it dead in its tracks. Just one pulse from this beam disables cars up to 50 feet away.