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The problem with artificial grass
So let's see. If you're using water for the purpose of growing something, then it is not wasted water. I have no problem mowing the grass, and I turn the clippings into compost. Since I use a battery powered mower, I really don't see an issue of air pollution. And I have no problems with "disgusting canine eliminations". as my dogs are apparently well trained.— October 3, 2018 10:29 a.m.
The unbearable rightness of being Roger Hedgecock
So you're saying that all of those who volunteered for military service got paid more than those who were drafted? Interesting premise. And I'm not talking about highly paid military personnel. An E1 makes about $1650 a month, which would be something like $225 a month in 1968. I can remember my Dad saying that he got something less than $100 a month during his time in the Army during the Korean conflict.So you're correct in that aspect. Whether it is $100 in 1951, $225 in 1968 or $1650 in 2018, entry level military personnel, which is what all of those conscripted teenagers would be, are always only paid a stipend. It's only those who become career military who can make good money. But the point is, that with an additional 15 to 20 million personnel above what we have now, that is still $300 to $400 BILLION more per year in just basic monthly stipends. When you add all of the expenditures to support those 15-20 million conscripts,you're still talking about a $2+ Trillion DOD budget. So again, you're the one who said we paid for it before; we could do so again. So when was that and how can we do so again??— October 3, 2018 10:20 a.m.
The problem with artificial grass
Grass is obsolete?? I have to admit, I've not heard that one before. Obviously you are not a home owner.— October 2, 2018 7:04 p.m.
The problem with artificial grass
I like my lawns. The grass is thick, lush and green. I'll get rid of them when you pry my spay nozzle from my cold, dead hands.— October 2, 2018 4:47 p.m.
The unbearable rightness of being Roger Hedgecock
And exactly when was it that? Certainly not during WWII, as only about 10 million men were inducted during the war. Same goes for the Vietnam era, where statistics show that less than 9 million men served during the entirety of the era, from 1964-1975. The 18-24 age group has remained steady at between 25-26 percent for the last decade and a half. Based on birth rate over that time, that part of the population will increase steadily to over 30% in the next 2 decades. You can do the math. So let me rephrase my questions. As to your above reply, when was the last time we had between 18 and 22 million service members at any given time? As for my original question, given that 2019 NDAA, with a total budget of $719 Billion, calls for a total of just over 1.3 million military personnel at a cost of about $155 Billion just for those military personnel, how do you propose we pay for a military force some 15 times larger, requiring a DOD budget in excess of $2.5 TRILLION, which, by the way, would be close to 50 of current GDP?— October 2, 2018 4:41 p.m.
The unbearable rightness of being Roger Hedgecock
Just 1 small question. How would your idea of conscripted military service be paid for?— October 1, 2018 3:20 p.m.
The fate of Ofo bikes in San Diego
Uh, actually no. I was a con man who said that, not a wise man.— September 27, 2018 4:23 p.m.
Money battle now favors SoccerCity foes
Geez, man. Did you even bother to look??? Apparently not.— September 27, 2018 4:21 p.m.
Money battle now favors SoccerCity foes
No. Look at the Ca. Code of Civil Procedure.— September 27, 2018 11:35 a.m.
The fate of Ofo bikes in San Diego
FYI, since July of last year, ofo has raised more than $1.5 billion in funding. Mobike, which launched in San Diego earlier this year, raised over $1 billion in funding before being purchased for $2.7 billion this past spring. So much for not being able to attract investors, i guess.— September 27, 2018 11:34 a.m.