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Technology has always found its greatest consumer in a
nation's war and defense efforts. Since the last attempts at a
"Star Wars" defense system, has technology changed
considerably enough to make the latest Missile Defense
initiatives more successful? Can such an application of
science be successful? Is a militarized space inevitable,
necessary or impossible?
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cantabb
- 01:34pm Nov 7, 2003 EST (#
16755 of 16764)
rshow55 - 01:16pm Nov 7, 2003 EST (# 16749 of 16749)
Where's the evidence for your I asked you ?
For your statement: "In the usages of this board,
Cantabb acts both as a NYT employee - and denies that he is."
[rshow55]
Cantabb , I have no particular reason to
believe your word - especially if you're in a situation
where, to stay employed, you may have to lie.
Who cares whether you believe me or NOT ?
You're getting desperate, and irresponsible in your
statements.
Still, it makes sense to ask.
Makes NO sense whatsoever.
Cantabb, are you a legitimate representative
of The New York Times - and do responsible NYT officers know
who you are - and approve of your postings? Yes or no ?
Didn't I answer you a FEW times already ? Where are YOUR
"good manners"?
If I could have that simple issue determined
- in writing - from a responsible member of the "control
group" of the New York Times Company - much would clarify.
That'll be like your "Loop Test" !
It would be progress for me, whichever
determination was given. Though the answer would make a
difference. If the answer is no, why should I have the
tiniest concern for what you tell me? If the answer is yes,
how can The New York Times Company not be responsible for
what you've said and done in their name ?
Your insistence on this is bizzare and insane. Who cares
what you think of me ?
BUT where is the evidence of your statement that I
challenged ?
You may be desperate, but this is outrageous !
rshow55
- 01:36pm Nov 7, 2003 EST (#
16756 of 16764) Can we do a better job of finding
truth? YES. Click "rshow55" for some things Lchic and I have
done and worked for on this thread.
If people want to fight - there are always reasons
to be found.
I've been trying to get a stable relationship with
the NYT - on just about any terms - but one where I can
actually work.
rshow55
- 01:37pm Nov 7, 2003 EST (#
16757 of 16764) Can we do a better job of finding
truth? YES. Click "rshow55" for some things Lchic and I have
done and worked for on this thread.
If I can't get it - then I have to fight.
jorian319
- 01:39pm Nov 7, 2003 EST (#
16758 of 16764)
Aren't you asking NYT to prove a negative?
How the hell are they supposed to reasonably assure you
that cantabb is NOT the pimple-faced delivery boy who works
four hours a week in the copy room (or some such thing)?
I need stability
And what difference would it make to "stability" if in fact
he WAS that PFDB?
Not oscillations that make it impossible for
administrative arrangements to be built
Oscillations are inevitable when you set up a problem such
that each answer begs another question - as in asking to prove
a negative. Your request for assurances regarding the
identities of various posters places an impossible burden on
existing administrative functions, and the only result you can
resasonably expect from such demands is... more oscillation.
jorian319
- 01:40pm Nov 7, 2003 EST (#
16759 of 16764)
If I can't get it - then I have to fight.
Go for it. But please respect the cultural heritage
embodied in those really old windmills. They don't make
'em like that any more.
rshow55
- 01:40pm Nov 7, 2003 EST (#
16760 of 16764) Can we do a better job of finding
truth? YES. Click "rshow55" for some things Lchic and I have
done and worked for on this thread.
The NYT can go to a good faith effort to find out. And say
what you did. I understand that errors can be made.
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