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Forum: Economics, Business and Finance 20th August 2018, 04:51 AM
Replies: 1,083
Views: 182,407
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Another highly profitable venture, I assume.

Another highly profitable venture, I assume.
Forum: USA Politics 31st December 2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4,423
Views: 415,726
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
It works for Alex Jones and Rush Limbaugh as...

It works for Alex Jones and Rush Limbaugh as TV/radio personalities (and Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reiley and man others), why shouldn't it work for the actual POTUS?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th December 2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 70,537
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Does he recommend drinking your own urine (or...

Does he recommend drinking your own urine (or maybe the dog's urine)?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th December 2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 70,537
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
This hose has worked for me with Pitbulls,...

This hose has worked for me with Pitbulls, Shepherds, Akitas and Mastiffs.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th December 2017, 12:23 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 70,537
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
I have found a hose or a 5 gallon bucket of water...

I have found a hose or a 5 gallon bucket of water to be very effective when dogs are fighting each other. Fortunately I've never had to deal with dogs attacking me or another person.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th December 2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 70,537
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
I assume "pugs" is a typo. blame the...

I assume "pugs" is a typo.



blame the owner not the breed.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 25th December 2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 742
Views: 70,537
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Well the setup anyway, I'm struggling with the...

Well the setup anyway, I'm struggling with the punchline.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th December 2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 742
Views: 70,537
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
I have a German Shepherd, a Pitbull and a Pit...

I have a German Shepherd, a Pitbull and a Pit Beagle mix. Does that make me a bad person?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th September 2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
It didn't show the takeoff and landing, therefore...

It didn't show the takeoff and landing, therefore fake.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th September 2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Assuming that is some kind of one way hash that...

Assuming that is some kind of one way hash that can be confirmed after the fact, that may be acceptable evidence that you didn't change your theory. We'll see.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th September 2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Or you could print out your theory and mail it to...

Or you could print out your theory and mail it to a trusted member of this forum who will promise not to reveal it before the event.

Otherwise you can change your mind and come up with a new...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th September 2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Ok, a bit more than I thought. That's something...

Ok, a bit more than I thought. That's something like $40K US just for the 4 main motors. Still I think they'd be able to sell the board for $100K unless they are paying serious money for product...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th September 2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2,229
Views: 401,575
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
$200K seems kinda pricey for what is essentially...

$200K seems kinda pricey for what is essentially some commercially available jet engines and quadcopter software.

What is retail price on those engines, we have already determined what model they...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 10th September 2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,846
Views: 624,174
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
True. If you want to confuse us, call it a lorry.

True. If you want to confuse us, call it a lorry.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 7th September 2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,456
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
It's like a sunny money-shot.

It's like a sunny money-shot.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 7th September 2017, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,798
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Unless you go with the Nexus/Pixel line, then ...

Unless you go with the Nexus/Pixel line, then you get the updates when Google releases them.
Forum: USA Politics 26th July 2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,907
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Pence is also level-headed and wouldn't tweet out...

Pence is also level-headed and wouldn't tweet out ridiculous policy changes every morning.

Those who aren't far right social conservatives won't like his policies, but at least it won't be total...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 12th July 2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 26,048
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
If you connect your account to twitter or...

If you connect your account to twitter or Facebook, it still allows sharing.

http://photobucket.com/learn/share
Forum: Computers and the Internet 12th July 2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 26,048
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Test ...

Test

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/BigJim1000/IMG_20170630_231508_zpsxk3ysvso.jpg
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd July 2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,471
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
AJ is smart, he's playing a character and...

AJ is smart, he's playing a character and exploiting the idiots and making far more money than the vast majority of "us".
Forum: Computers and the Internet 20th May 2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,957
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
So, April 11, '94?

So, April 11, '94?
Forum: Computers and the Internet 20th May 2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,957
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Against my father's wishes, I opened up the...

Against my father's wishes, I opened up the floppy drive and slowed the speed down in order to write bad sectors to floppies to pirate make backups of copy protected games.
Forum: Computers and the Internet 20th May 2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 14,957
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
I used a hole-punch.

I used a hole-punch.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 30th March 2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,037
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
The one flat-earth troll I know uses this map: ...

The one flat-earth troll I know uses this map:

https://i.imgur.com/ULkqCIg.gif

The thickness question is up for some debate (http://theflatearthsociety.org/forum/index.php?topic=61847.0).
Forum: Trials and Errors 20th February 2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,873
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Don't you have decent public transportation...

Don't you have decent public transportation options there?
Forum: Trials and Errors 20th February 2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,873
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Called twice, never selected. Actually called a...

Called twice, never selected. Actually called a third time, but I had moved out of state, so I didn't bother showing up for that one.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th February 2017, 01:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,599
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
What's wrong with this (assuming it still gets...

What's wrong with this (assuming it still gets washed after the dog licks it)? Do you really think dogs are transferring some horrible toxin that won't be removed by the dishwasher?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th February 2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,225
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Is there something magic about the appearance...

Is there something magic about the appearance Venus from altitude? From the ground it looks pretty much like another star.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd February 2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 400
Views: 59,134
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
For those of you who twitter,...

For those of you who twitter, #BowlingGreenMassacre (https://twitter.com/hashtag/bowlinggreenmassacre?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Ehashtag) has some good snark.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 31st January 2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,413
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
There appear to be some limits, but Trump sure...

There appear to be some limits, but Trump sure isn't afraid to test boundaries.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 31st January 2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,413
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Yes...

Yes (http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/23/news/economy/trump-tariff-power/)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th January 2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,016
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
I'm not impressed until they come up with...

I'm not impressed until they come up with metallic hydrinos.
Forum: USA Politics 26th January 2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,799
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
There is also https://twitter.com/WhitehouseLeaks...

There is also https://twitter.com/WhitehouseLeaks which claims to be run by a disgruntled white house staffer.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th January 2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 3,573
Views: 660,761
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
any day now.

any day now.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th January 2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 153,702
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
You will be free to move to a neighborhood that...

You will be free to move to a neighborhood that is driverless only rather than take away the rights of your neighbors to keep their old vehicles running.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 26th January 2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 153,702
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Yes, No and Your options suck. There will be...

Yes, No and Your options suck.

There will be some roads that will be driverless only. But not all roads and definitely not the road in front of your existing house (though some new developments...
Forum: Computers and the Internet 26th January 2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,575
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Replacing the battery is a pretty cheap fix.

Replacing the battery is a pretty cheap fix.
Forum: USA Politics 25th January 2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,328
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Here's a nice comparison to Chávez...

Here's a nice comparison to Chávez (https://www.caracaschronicles.com/2017/01/20/culturejam/)? Or mabye Mugabe.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 25th January 2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,225
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Who said anything about extra-terrestrial...

Who said anything about extra-terrestrial intelligence? This thread is about flying objects that are not identified.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 25th January 2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,225
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Anyone can look at the sky and fail to identify a...

Anyone can look at the sky and fail to identify a flying object, therefore everyone is equally able to judge an Unidentified Flying Object.
Forum: USA Politics 24th January 2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 414,637
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
But do those positives make it back to the...

But do those positives make it back to the insurance company? EC was doing that analysis from the perspective of the insurer. Not the employer or society at large.
Forum: USA Politics 24th January 2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3,940
Views: 391,373
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Yes, they say him owning hotels and golf courses...

Yes, they say him owning hotels and golf courses violates the emoluments clause.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/22/us/politics/trump-foreign-payments-constitution-lawsuit.html
Forum: USA Politics 23rd January 2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,577
Views: 414,637
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
Because freedom.

Because freedom.
Forum: USA Politics 23rd January 2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,940
Views: 391,373
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
If Zoltan Istvan can run for president, who's to...

If Zoltan Istvan can run for president, who's to say that Zephyr Teachout can't sue the president?
Forum: USA Politics 23rd January 2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,940
Views: 391,373
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
How about a lawsuit from these guys? Erwin...

How about a lawsuit from these guys?

Erwin Chemerinsky - Dean of School of Law at University of California, Irvine
http://www.law.uci.edu/faculty/full-time/chemerinsky

Norman L. Eisen - ethics...
Forum: USA Politics 20th January 2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 19,243
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
What did he make a mess of, please be specific. ...

What did he make a mess of, please be specific. We can come back in 4 years and see how Trump fixed these issues.
Forum: USA Politics 20th January 2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 16,202
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
How many of the 2 million bikers for Trump showed...

How many of the 2 million bikers for Trump showed up?
Forum: USA Politics 19th January 2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,277
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
CNN predicts Kiefer Sutherland Tom Shannon

CNN predicts Kiefer Sutherland Tom Shannon
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th January 2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,072
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
John Henry allusion spotted.

John Henry allusion spotted.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th January 2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,072
Posted By CynicalSkeptic
I think this is a point against the bot. It...

I think this is a point against the bot. It makes the overall game simpler. So this is merely a test of bot vs. human in a whole bunch of individual hands, not in a tournament or typical cash game...
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