J.C.MacSwell

I hold the opposite opinion. Any economic benefits beyond necessities of life mean little without freedom.

Some of this fits us a little more than we'd like it to: At least we have bigger walnuts... ...so maybe there's hope?

The human brain needs a head start.

Hopefully it's the due to the bolded: "Never give in—never, never, never, never, except to convictions of honour and good sense." Winston Churchill

Faster than expected (which might be a good thing regardless of the fact that an oppressive regime is taking over, if they were going to take over anyway) https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2021/8/15/in-pictures-taliban-fighters-enter-afghan-presidential-palace Reminds me a bit of Saigon, and a bit of Havana. Hopefully retributions will be minimal and the new version of the Taliban will be a little more progressive than the old one. ...and foreign militaries manage to avoid aggravating it, in favour of political and economic pressures. After 20 years though...we lost. Hopefully we come to terms with that, and not try to turn it around.

I can see a great sales opportunity here: "If it doesn't work...there will be no charge!"

Or as a semi religious fox would say..."lettuce prey"... (my dieting is getting to me...that or the gin) But definitely something to be said about pursuing a dream in the most healthy manner possible, IMO. Those guys certainly respected each other. One would hope the IOC makes rules that allow competitors to appreciate one another, rather than pitted against each other's identifiable group.

So...nobody liked my "On the iceberg lettuce" joke?

Balance would mean not completely fair to cis genders or transgenders (or both), not completely safe, and not completely inclusive. Intersex athletes even in this Olympics, for example, faced restrictions to the point of exclusion. One being Caster Semenya, who has been mentioned a number of times in this thread: https://theconversation.com/ten-ethical-flaws-in-the-caster-semenya-decision-on-intersex-in-sport-116448 I agree with some of that article...but am a little aghast at some of the suggestions, such as allowing (read encouraging) female athletes to raise testosterone levels to levels of what intersex or transgender females are allowed. But I'm certainly not going suggest the Caster Semenya ruling was fair to her, nor do I think I have a fair solution. When fairness, safety and inclusion admittedly can't be balanced reasonably, reasonable people will be upset with the results. (though I'm sure their voices will be drowned out by unreasonable ones...in an ugly political manner) One thought: For some events, save a lane in the Final for an intersex or transgender athlete that has proven to meet healthy restrictions...if they win give out two Golds, if second two silvers, if third two bronze... These guys didn't seem to mind each getting a Gold, and sharing first place:

The IOC has stated they will come out with new guidelines in a couple of months, allowing each sport to balance fairness to cisgender women, inclusion of transgenders, and safety; while stating it will be impossible to maintain all three. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jul/30/ioc-admits-guidelines-for-transgender-athletes-are-not-fit-for-purpose

As MigL and I were quite happy to mention, they won gold in soccer.

But do it right...and you can claim you have no problem walking on water...

The normal force is going to average mg in either case, but I would expect fluctuate more with large steps, so be lowest at some points with larger steps. Lateral forces would generally peak with larger steps. So smaller steps should allow you to maintain grip, effects of walking technique, including timing maximum normal force with maximum lateral force, notwithstanding.

What does perfect mean to you? Things are never all in perfect balance, and change is constantly taking place.

Totally inappropriate. Now, if he had said "On the iceberg let us" that would have been fine...

All good when it challenges our positions. We know your hearts in the right place. Be kind to those that don't know you as well. I honestly believe your influence will be stronger that way. (just my $0.02)

Different terms. We should strive to be the second, as much effort as it might take. And at times I think this helps. It's a long road with no short cuts. Thank God Frederick Douglass took no short cuts of the SJW, circa 2021, kind. He might not have had the same influence on Lincoln...or the rest of the World.

It was actually tongue in cheek, using 'SJW", and "somewhat malicious, dye-in-the wool-conservative establishmentarian" in the same post. I'm sure any disingenuousness or search for personal validation on your part are completely subconscious... ...mine of course...not so much.😜

Probably why no one refers to them as Social Justice Warriors. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_justice_warrior "The accusation that somebody is an SJW carries implications that they are pursuing personal validation rather than any deep-seated conviction, and engaging in disingenuous arguments."

Careful INow. Somewhat malicious, dyed -in-the-wool-conservative establishmentarians are quickly becoming a suppressed minority...once we learn to quickly take offence...we'll be a political force!

In defence of the medium and big one...I'm pretty sure the little one was the ring leader that put the other two up to it. (How else could one explain the unequal sharing of the viewing supports?) But does your average, run-of-the-mill, SJW notice that? Nope. (takes a trained, somewhat malicious, dyed-in-the-wool-conservative establishmentarian, eye..😜)

Based on my understanding of the current model, yes, at least in any finite amount of time.

Where's the one where they all get to play?

Thanks for that INow. They identified as non-binary earlier this year.

Not only that...but I'm sure we're a lot happier about it than Megan Rapinoe...😄