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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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rshow55 - 11:38am Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17515 of 17522)
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.

I want to work to actually get the solar energy project described here done. That's a very high priority to me - and to do it - I need a defined relationship with the NYT, good enough for an investment banker or a private detective. So people can make decisions.

There are other alternatives I have - and they typically require the same clarity.

bluestar23 - 11:43am Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17516 of 17522)

You are a meaningless peon to NYT, Showalter....one of tens of thousands of (AB)normal registered users, nothing more....they have no "solar project" to "work on" with you.....they are not a scientific research organization...

rshow55 - 11:44am Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17517 of 17522)
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 may have to rethink how it treats other people - even meaningless peons.

lchic - 11:56am Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17518 of 17522)
ultimately TRUTH outs : TRUTH has to be morally forcing : build on TRUTH it's a strong foundation

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insensitive -- deficient in human sensibility; not mentally or morally sensitive

cantabb - 12:03pm Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17519 of 17522)

rshow55 - 11:30am Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17511 of 17515)

I have to be told, in writing, that whatever the NYT tells other people about me they also tell me - so I can respond.

The same "have to be told" and doing things someone "would approve of" servile approach.

Ask NYT. Why are you so concerned what anyone would say about you (without your knowledge) ?

Where's THEIR freedom of expression ? Check with your attorney to see if you have a leg to stand on...

I'd like to talk to a human being about that - so wording could fit for us both.

From what you posted here so far, they are NOT interested in any negotiations with YOU. They've shown you the door, rather "gracefully" I thought.

I'd offer to make the concessions (for example about the solar energy proposal) that I've discussed here, and we could work out language if there was an interest. If it wasn't, that would be fine.

Why should anyone have anything to do with your proposal on anything.

What "concession" are you talking about ?

I'd be most comfortable meeting face to face - but a phone call with a competent attorney might suffice for everything that matters. The phone call would have to be followed up with writing - and if we were close to a meeting of the minds - getting that to closure could happen quickly.

Didn't you say they're NOT interested in meeting you. Kate_nyt has clarified how the forum will go tomorrow.

You seem to have NO basis for ANY demands.

I'm looking forward to walking away from these boards and actually getting applied work done.

You may want to think so -- but you've been shown the door, more "gracefully" than anyone would have expected.

rshow55 - 11:33am Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17513 of 17515)

Anyone who has actually had to act administratively knows you're being insensitive. And insensitive to how much damage the NYT can be doing - just from negligence.

ALL in your mind. Just think of how you have abused this thread for so LONG ! You were operating here, by default (NO NYT moderator).

rshow55 - 11:38am Nov 13, 2003 EST (# 17515 of 17515)

I want to work to actually get the solar energy project described here done. That's a very high priority to me - and to do it -

Then do it -- like anyone would.

I need a defined relationship with the NYT, good enough for an investment banker or a private detective. So people can make decisions.

You don't need to have any one to get funds (federal/state/private) to support you and your ideas. Why do you have to depend ONLY on NYT or anyone for that matter ? What's the point of a "private detective" here ? Who're the people making "decisions" for you ?

There are other alternatives I have - and they typically require the same clarity.

Take it up with NYT.

Leave this dying thread alone, for Pete's sake !!!

With ALL the threats, demands and paranoia and ranting/whining -- you do NOT sound "happy" as you say you are at this thread's demise ! You've done ENOUGH for it !

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