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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 31st January 2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 2,415
Views: 181,996
Posted By kellyb
We'd be up to at least 100 confirmed cases in the...

We'd be up to at least 100 confirmed cases in the US if this were nearly as contagious as flu or RSV, I'm 99.9% sure. I want to say in the 2009 zoonosis/pandemic, once it was detected in the US, it...
Forum: USA Politics 4th December 2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 3,669
Views: 177,696
Posted By kellyb
No idea, and I don't think anyone knows how many...

No idea, and I don't think anyone knows how many would be "enough."

But some effect will be there, and that's a good thing.
Forum: USA Politics 4th December 2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3,669
Views: 177,696
Posted By kellyb
Yeah, that Turley guy was hilariously...

Yeah, that Turley guy was hilariously disingenuous. He didn't even seem to be trying, honestly. Not sure what his deal is, but his heart wasn't even in his words, it seemed to me, at least.
Forum: USA Politics 4th December 2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3,669
Views: 177,696
Posted By kellyb
"Constitutional SCHOLARS are the problem!!! LAW...

"Constitutional SCHOLARS are the problem!!! LAW is the problem!!!"


These people are desperate. That's not going to cut it.
Forum: USA Politics 4th December 2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3,669
Views: 177,696
Posted By kellyb
There are a lot of independents and impeachment...

There are a lot of independents and impeachment agnostics out there. This is for them.

It's going perfectly so far. The first constitutional scholar they brought on was AMAZING.
Forum: USA Politics 4th December 2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 3,669
Views: 177,696
Posted By kellyb
Worth watching live now. The House has GOT this....

Worth watching live now. The House has GOT this. I found their pre-impeachment letter thingie flawless (personally.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHcVHKu9RHw&feature=emb_logo

It's also on...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd December 2019, 07:39 PM
Replies: 721
Views: 29,102
Posted By kellyb
You CAN'T save when a basic medical need like...

You CAN'T save when a basic medical need like setting a broken arm bone is $30K - a year's worth of labor. Every penny you pinch gets gobbled up by the medical system. Or college. Or a mortgage/rent...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd December 2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 721
Views: 29,102
Posted By kellyb
No joke!

No joke!
Forum: USA Politics 3rd December 2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
I'm not completely certain the Biden video hasn't...

I'm not completely certain the Biden video hasn't been slightly altered. The "local news station" only gets 60 "legit" results in a google search (it has a bunch more of the duplicates, though), and...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd December 2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 721
Views: 29,102
Posted By kellyb
I don't believe China's version of capitalism...

I don't believe China's version of capitalism involves the sort of universal, feudalistic extraction of "economic rent" we have in the West, and particularly in the US.

Here, the FIRE sector...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd December 2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 721
Views: 29,102
Posted By kellyb
Seems like this to me: ...

Seems like this to me:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_ignorance_fallacy
Forum: USA Politics 25th November 2019, 02:50 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
Sorry for quoting myself, but... I had typed...

Sorry for quoting myself, but...
I had typed "url of the link you hyperlinked" to.

Weird.
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
I think the billionaire class is just having a...

I think the billionaire class is just having a hissy fit over the chance that someone might try really hard to tax them a bit more. lol
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 10:59 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
We're still in the primary, and I think the idea...

We're still in the primary, and I think the idea if it's applied to the general might be that voter enthusiasm/turnout would be lower with Pete vs someone else.

ETA: also, check the url of the...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 24th November 2019, 10:46 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 14,269
Posted By kellyb
Oh, yeah, youtube comments are just flooded with...

Oh, yeah, youtube comments are just flooded with trolls and other nefarious characters. It's not a place to try to have a discussion about anything, ever.
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/pete-buttigieg...

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/pete-buttigieg-struggling-black-voters-not-just-because-he-s-n1081641
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3,289
Views: 177,491
Posted By kellyb
I have no idea what that could have to do with...

I have no idea what that could have to do with people saying all presidents are liars and narcissists.

But:...
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 04:43 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 50,795
Posted By kellyb
Re: the lead hypothesis, I looked into it pretty...

Re: the lead hypothesis, I looked into it pretty deeply a while back, because at first glance it does seem to be a sort of holy grail for explaining and preventing urban violence.

The problem is...
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
Can you quote where the NYT article addresses...

Can you quote where the NYT article addresses anxiety and non-economic status vs economic status?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th November 2019, 04:06 AM
Replies: 1,344
Views: 103,687
Posted By kellyb
There is no line in the sand between...

There is no line in the sand between pre-pubescent and post. Puberty starts as young as 9 (within the spectrum of medically normal) and end probably some time in the early 20's, usually, once the...
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 03:54 AM
Replies: 3,289
Views: 177,491
Posted By kellyb
Anything negative about ANY candidate who's not...

Anything negative about ANY candidate who's not Trump will be spread around by bots and trolls (could be Russian, or some other country's, or just GOP), and yes, we should be wary of to the point of...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th November 2019, 03:44 AM
Replies: 3,207
Views: 152,318
Posted By kellyb
That makes so much sense, from what little I know...

That makes so much sense, from what little I know about horse-obsessed people. LOL
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th November 2019, 03:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,055
Posted By kellyb
Inserting (currently) human genes? If so,...

Inserting (currently) human genes?

If so, it's "riskier" regarding what potential negative outcome?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th November 2019, 03:25 AM
Replies: 1,344
Views: 103,687
Posted By kellyb
All females were property of males throughout...

All females were property of males throughout many cultures in much of history, and adult men marrying child brides as young as 8 still happens to this day. I'm well aware of "old enough to bleed,...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th November 2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,055
Posted By kellyb
So you wouldn't murder a pig to save a child?

So you wouldn't murder a pig to save a child?
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
On some level, they often really don't like...

On some level, they often really don't like democracy itself, and I think the concept of "democratic ____" [anything] kind of triggers them. But they like the RAT part of "crat" in "democrat" because...
Forum: USA Politics 24th November 2019, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
That really wasn't anything I was hinting at or...

That really wasn't anything I was hinting at or even thinking in the back of my mind.

I've encountered a few of the "Hope and Change ->->MAGA" people before, and they all really seem to hate...
Forum: USA Politics 23rd November 2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
Finesse what to change reality to what? I...

Finesse what to change reality to what?

I agree that Pete has a black voters problem, though.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd November 2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
I'd have to listen to the audio to know for sure....

I'd have to listen to the audio to know for sure. The way she was up there on stage talking about how she was running against Hillary Clinton just blew me away, though. My impression was "She does...
Forum: USA Politics 23rd November 2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
There are the Obama to Trump voters...

There are the Obama to Trump voters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obama-Trump_voters), too. (Of whom many went with Sanders in 2016.)

They really don't like neoliberalism, it seems.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd November 2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
According to the most recent polls, Warren and...

According to the most recent polls, Warren and Sanders tie with or beat Trump, and Biden and Pete lose:
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/president-general/

I think in the general it's...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd November 2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,055
Posted By kellyb
What if that tiny % made a meaningful difference...

What if that tiny % made a meaningful difference in cognition, making it more human-like?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd November 2019, 09:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,055
Posted By kellyb
I think it's hard to figure out exactly what's...

I think it's hard to figure out exactly what's going on, because it's happening in the private sector, with little "normal" types of FDA (and international equivalent) oversight currently. Most...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd November 2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,055
Posted By kellyb
They haven't had any human DNA inserted, for...

They haven't had any human DNA inserted, for sure?

I think what you're describing might be the same technology as this:...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd November 2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,344
Views: 103,687
Posted By kellyb
Who would you say are the non-clergy most...

Who would you say are the non-clergy most prolific pedophiles in history?
Forum: USA Politics 23rd November 2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
Twitter thread worth reading: ...

Twitter thread worth reading:
...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 23rd November 2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,905
Posted By kellyb
You should ask Paul Krugman what he thinks. :) ...

You should ask Paul Krugman what he thinks. :)

They mostly share economics views, refer to each other often, expounding upon one or the other's points, and have very clear mutual admiration for...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 23rd November 2019, 03:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,055
Posted By kellyb
Are these human-pig hybrid creatures being used? ...

Are these human-pig hybrid creatures being used?

A LOT of ethical oversight is needed, if so. I'm not sure who's most trustworthy with such a great responsibility. A lot of the info about the...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 23rd November 2019, 03:20 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,189
Posted By kellyb
All I know is that if Pence is a legit theocrat,...

All I know is that if Pence is a legit theocrat, he almost definitely thinks Jesus wants the US to protect Israel, and somehow that will help Fundie Jesus come back and turn Earth into a Christian...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd November 2019, 02:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,835
Posted By kellyb
:eek: If it's that bad, it wouldn't be to...

:eek:

If it's that bad, it wouldn't be to get a kick, but to try to give what they see as a genuine wake-up call.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd November 2019, 02:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,835
Posted By kellyb
Ha! I remember that episode. In my DIY homespun...

Ha! I remember that episode. In my DIY homespun version of "troll epidemiology" and "troll taxonomy", that's a totally different type of trolling happening there.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 23rd November 2019, 01:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,835
Posted By kellyb
Also, if he perceived, correctly or incorrectly,...

Also, if he perceived, correctly or incorrectly, that "centrist neoliberals" were constantly doing that to him and his "team" in 2015/2016, then he might feel like it's payback time.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 22nd November 2019, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3,207
Views: 152,318
Posted By kellyb
Where are you getting your information from,...

Where are you getting your information from, Rolfe, regarding the bolded and highlighted?

Is this a scientific fact which you can demonstrate with a link to research and the relevant quote(s)?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd November 2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,905
Posted By kellyb
Nope. It's the one you're (apparently falsely)...

Nope. It's the one you're (apparently falsely) accusing of being Venezuelan propaganda which Krugman respects. It's the specific economist Dean Baker who Krugman respects.

I've never even heard...
Forum: USA Politics 21st November 2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
Hilary might have been right, and the Republicans...

Hilary might have been right, and the Republicans might be trying to lure her into playing spoiler as an independent. The Greens wouldn't take her, I don't think.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 21st November 2019, 02:34 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 14,269
Posted By kellyb
Where?

Where?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 21st November 2019, 02:23 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 14,269
Posted By kellyb
Antigravity obsession and 9/11 are two types of...

Antigravity obsession and 9/11 are two types of woo (which come to mind) I have no ability to address.

9/11 is like a deist flavor of religion, in that you can't prove nobody knew it was coming....
Forum: USA Politics 21st November 2019, 01:27 AM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
Yes. You were sooooo right about how she's an...

Yes. You were sooooo right about how she's an opportunist.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 20th November 2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,316
Posted By kellyb
They probably at least called things...

They probably at least called things "carrot-colored" or "goose's bill-colored," or using the name of an orange flower when describing something they saw. I seem to remember reading a lot of really...
Forum: USA Politics 20th November 2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3,431
Views: 176,229
Posted By kellyb
https://twitter.com/AdyBarkan/status/1197138187140...

https://twitter.com/AdyBarkan/status/1197138187140792322
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