"There are, of course, cynical political reasons for doing this. Congress learned years ago that if you want to get a big pile of donations, the best thing to do is to hint at a bill that would put two large industry in conflict with one another. Then both feel compelled to fund politicians campaign warchests."
I think the even more compelling/cynical reason for this is to get things rolling now so that come December they can shove this through and get it signed when everyone is "on vacation".
"I have no doubt that if the State Department is allowed to go at their own pace, several presidential elections will be over before they decide that they've vetted the documents for sensitive material to an 'adequate' degree, at which point they'll refuse to release them anyway as no longer being relevant."
Should be:
I have no doubt that if the State Department is allowed to go at their own pace, several presidential elections will be over before they decide that they've vetted the documents for sensitive material to an 'adequate' degree, at which point they'll refuse to release them because the copyright holder is deceased and they don't have permission to publish them.
Most modern engines with more than 4 cylinders and some with 4 will start "dropping" cylinders at cruise speeds, shutting off the spark and fuel to individual cylinders so the vehicle is only running on maybe 3 or 4 of the eight.
The PCM can change the cylinders around so this is transparent to the driver.
It isn't the same as the old GM 4/6/8 but it traces its roots there.
That aside, as mentioned, many cars have economy buttons which not only change the shift strategies but also the spark and fuel mappings.
I really hate to suggest an additional layer in government, but it seems like an independent FOIA clearing house with the power to indict officials who stall or over redact, is about the only way we will ever get these agencies to let go of our information.
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I think the even more compelling/cynical reason for this is to get things rolling now so that come December they can shove this through and get it signed when everyone is "on vacation".
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We have created a router with firmware that cannot be modified, and even if it is we don't support it, so don't blame us.
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Headline should read,
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Re: Take the gloves off or sit down and shut up
"I have no doubt that if the State Department is allowed to go at their own pace, several presidential elections will be over before they decide that they've vetted the documents for sensitive material to an 'adequate' degree, at which point they'll refuse to release them anyway as no longer being relevant."
Should be:
I have no doubt that if the State Department is allowed to go at their own pace, several presidential elections will be over before they decide that they've vetted the documents for sensitive material to an 'adequate' degree, at which point they'll refuse to release them because the copyright holder is deceased and they don't have permission to publish them.
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The real reason it is doing so well
Everyone that is at the local megasuperplex that can't get in or doesn't want to see Star Wars again, will pop in to check this out.
Brilliant strategy.
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The PCM can change the cylinders around so this is transparent to the driver.
It isn't the same as the old GM 4/6/8 but it traces its roots there.
That aside, as mentioned, many cars have economy buttons which not only change the shift strategies but also the spark and fuel mappings.
And yes they work really well.
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I really hate to suggest an additional layer in government, but it seems like an independent FOIA clearing house with the power to indict officials who stall or over redact, is about the only way we will ever get these agencies to let go of our information.
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Defense against copyright maximailists?
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