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- 30 Oct 2016 20:55
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 886005
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Johnson's passing of the civil rights and medicare law was land mark legislation. he got rid of jim crow laws in the south and provide health care for senior citizens. an enormous improvement in the quality of life of my nation. he failed in vietnam and it destroyed him. but he was one of the great...
- 30 Oct 2016 20:53
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
- Replies: 4479
- Views: 1231307
Re: India Border Watch: Security and Operations
Are we seeing any evidence of counterbattery operations by the IA and BSF? We need to go after the Paki guns and do the killing that is required upon those motherfvckers.
- 29 Oct 2016 00:10
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232328
Re: Solar energy in India
CSP - gas/steam turbo power generation by day, CAES powered-coal heated, gas turbo by night, or no-sun period. Cheaper, proven and reliable. Do you understand logic and maths? The power needs of the country is usually the same throughout the day with very little noticeable variation. That is, if in...
- 28 Oct 2016 23:23
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
:rotfl: So desperate !!! No you are the one that is so desperate and resort to name calling and launching provocative personal attacks and insinuating personal flaws on those people who dare to support HRC over Trump. :roll: :lol: Everyone can see how hilary supporters are being calm quite and Budd...
- 27 Oct 2016 09:18
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232328
Re: Solar energy in India
[quote=Rishirishi] No you do not need coal backup. A mix of wind, hydro and hydro storate will do the trick. Please do research before making blunt statements. It is a fact that the cheapest electricity supply contract ever so far is solar. Also round trip loss of pumping water in hydro electric dam...
- 27 Oct 2016 02:46
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
A bit hard to do for a man who only turned down the KKK's endorsement after enduring two weeks of withering media coverage. The above assertion is interesting. Guilt by Association is now universally recognized as a favorite crutch of the "Victims of Intolerance" brigade. In ANY society. ...
- 27 Oct 2016 02:43
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 886005
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
what Lockmart is afraid of is a dead end product line which the f-16 most certainly is. no stealthski. gotta nice weapons suite though. We don't need the F-16s to get the nice weapons suite. The weapons suite can be adapted to many platforms including the LCAs. If Lockheed Martin was smart, it woul...
- 27 Oct 2016 02:36
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
UB if you think Alex Jones is a guy to be believed seriously then I got a bridge in Florida to sell to you. I mean I have no qualms about making money off people who should know better. Per Diktat-e-Adminullahs I am not supposed to respond directly to certain (never mind) who make a habit of viciou...
- 25 Oct 2016 17:28
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
UB if you think Alex Jones is a guy to be believed seriously then I got a bridge in Florida to sell to you. I mean I have no qualms about making money off people who should know better.
- 25 Oct 2016 04:03
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 886005
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
India should not fall for this. Lockheed is so scared of the LCA program that they want to kill it by offering illusory promises of local manufacturing when they know that the market for the F-16s is dead or beginning to dwindle. They want us to pay for the cost of the manufacturing equipment and th...
- 25 Oct 2016 00:54
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
- Replies: 416
- Views: 174243
Re: Electric vehicle and power storage
^^ In our scenario, the solar generation is fed back into the grid if it is not used, we then get it back from the grid at night or when it snows etc. The Utility company does not allow generation of power beyond your calculated needs, i.e. you cannot for example put a solar 'farm' in your backyard...
- 24 Oct 2016 10:30
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Indian Autos Thread -2
- Replies: 703
- Views: 259043
Re: Indian Autos Thread -2
As regarding the speed warning beeps, if I ever get a car with that, I will immediately disable it or yank that stupid sounding alarm device and toss it out. If the authorities ask me questions about that device, I will deliver a well placed thapaard in the right region and tell them to mind their g...
- 23 Oct 2016 07:42
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1951074
Re: Levant crisis - III
In comparison US has 10 aircraft carriers ^ ! RU has far more number of other navy vessels, compared with US Navy > Corvette warships 70 Navy > Submarines 17 But US has vastly superior air force in terms of fighter jets & attack helis That is because of their different sea fighting philosophy. ...
- 22 Oct 2016 21:16
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Solar energy in India
- Replies: 1113
- Views: 232328
Re: Solar energy in India
Problem is manufacturing and long time lead items. With solar it is easier to set it up faster. Modi wants to electrify the entire nation within 5 years.
- 22 Oct 2016 21:14
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
- Replies: 416
- Views: 174243
Re: Electric vehicle and power storage
My house is 3k sq ft. Ac consumes a lot of power there's a lot of heat and humidity. South Florida is very humid.
- 22 Oct 2016 13:33
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
- Replies: 416
- Views: 174243
Re: Electric vehicle and power storage
well I pay on average of $250 a month and that is pretty well much in line with households in my neighborhood.
- 22 Oct 2016 04:35
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
- Replies: 416
- Views: 174243
Re: Electric vehicle and power storage
Was calculating at a off the grid standpoint of a view. as for net-metering, FPL hates it and wants to get rid of it. They may be successful at it. So wouldn't count on it as a long term prospect. Hence the battery costs. Furthermore, net metering doesn't help you at the higher price bands during ce...
- 22 Oct 2016 04:09
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1539581
- 22 Oct 2016 03:05
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 886005
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
That's because you have such a superlative intelligence, Hiteshji. I post for ordinary folks like me to read, no hope of impressing someone as awesome as you are. Superlative? :mrgreen: Oh the irony of it all. :rotfl: Oh! thanks! Another compliment from an obviously super-ejiikated Anglophile! Awes...
- 22 Oct 2016 02:59
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1951074
Re: Levant crisis - III
My mistake. Intended to quote another poster and didn't realize that I quoted myself. Thank you for blithely pointing out my mistake.UlanBatori wrote:A sure sign of Greatness is that one quotes oneself in posts. Can't get any better than that. A privilege to learn from The Best!Hitesh wrote:
- 22 Oct 2016 02:56
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
- Replies: 4661
- Views: 1539581
Re: VayuSena Rafale: News and Discussions - 17 Oct 2016
Since GoI has made the move to buy 36, they should 90 more as originally planned and get another 126 to round it up to over 250 planes. IAF inventory should be as follows: 1. Heavy fighter - Su 30s = 350 planes 2. Medium fighter - Rafales = 250 planes 3. Light fighter - LCA Mk1A - or Mk2 = 700-800 p...
- 22 Oct 2016 02:52
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1951074
Re: Levant crisis - III
Meanwhile India is drifting into the US orbit and dumping Russia? And why, exactly? Rightfully, I think India is building another nest to keep her eggs, i.e., not keeping all the eggs with Russia. Putin may be a strong smart guy, but for strategic view, he falls pretty short of it. He does not real...
- 22 Oct 2016 02:47
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1951074
Re: Levant crisis - III
Duterte is not gonna survive very long. He has upset too many apple carts and has galvanized his opposition into an unifying force.
- 22 Oct 2016 02:46
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 886005
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Must be an Evangelist term - this business of "anointing" oneself to do anything. Shows sheer thoughtfulness. But then I don't know anyone who pours oil over themselves each time they make an Internet post, but then again I am not an Evangelist and don't vote Evangelist. Try again Sherloc...
- 22 Oct 2016 02:26
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 886005
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
and I assume that you have anointed yourself as the person to bring a balanced analysis?UlanBatori wrote:Thank goodness we have someone well-informed and thoughtful like you on BRF to counter the other comments at that site!!
Here's a balanced analysis Really intellectual. Totally factual too.
- 22 Oct 2016 01:40
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
- Replies: 416
- Views: 174243
Re: Electric vehicle and power storage
Are you sure you are using that much of electricity? Are you saying that you consume 81 KWh a day? And not 81 KWh in entire month? Yes my FPL online account shows the energy dashboard where it displays the usage. My house uses an average of 2,500 Kwh per month. For example., if you leave 100 watt b...
- 21 Oct 2016 22:46
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: Electric vehicle and power storage
- Replies: 416
- Views: 174243
Re: Electric vehicle and power storage
I am not getting solar power until the installation costs come way down. I have crunched the numbers and it doesn't make sense for me to go for any kind of solar power system. I use 81 kwh a day on average and my cost of electricity is 11.25 cents per kwh. 5kwh system is not gonna do it for me. I wo...
- 21 Oct 2016 22:40
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Voted for Clinton because frankly, Trump is just an rambling idiot who would mess up a lot of things. Clinton is a known factor and India has gotten used to her and learned how to manage her. Clinton didn't do much damage as SoS when it came to Indian affairs. I think Clinton would continue the frie...
- 21 Oct 2016 03:13
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Speaking of Polls, here's the only that is RIGHT. So right that if it were any more right it would be left, inside out. America Has Spoken! FINAL Debate Polls Show America Has Picked Their President! ConsAmericaOctober 20, 2016 The fact is, nearly ALL of these polls are skewed to favor Democrats. I...
- 21 Oct 2016 02:11
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
So even ECB is not sure of Clinton Win nothing else explain their wait till december presser . No that is not it. The way it works is that once the electors have been voted during an earlier election, and you mark your vote, the electors travel to the state capital of each state and declare their v...
- 20 Oct 2016 23:32
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
Hahahahahaha!!!brar_w wrote:saip wrote:
????
You mean2818?
No no..the one on the 8th is a rigged giant MSM poll. The real one is on the 28th.
- 18 Oct 2016 08:26
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Levant crisis - III
- Replies: 12253
- Views: 1951074
Re: Levant crisis - III
Habal,
You are really getting the hang of jingoism, aren't ya?
You are really getting the hang of jingoism, aren't ya?
- 18 Oct 2016 00:57
- Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
- Topic: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
- Replies: 2933
- Views: 444794
Re: Understanding the United States of America (USA) - III
I read a report that Obama was abandoned by his drunken bum of a father, his mother was a pronographic film star to make ends meet. It also mentioned that michelle Obama was frequently living in the Jessie Jackson house in Chicago, it hinted that 'she was Jessies favorite little girl'. If Bill Clin...
- 16 Oct 2016 07:19
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
- Replies: 3964
- Views: 886005
Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions III
Those who supports trump are in an illusion. That's all I can say. I am no fan of Hillary but Trump is the worst out there. That's my two cents on this.
- 15 Oct 2016 08:04
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
- Replies: 4679
- Views: 1312112
Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14
From wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-400_mis ... m#Missiles
One system can hold up to 72 launchers including a maximum of 384 missiles. Reports say India is ordering 5 systems. Does that mean India will be getting nearly 2000 missiles?
One system can hold up to 72 launchers including a maximum of 384 missiles. Reports say India is ordering 5 systems. Does that mean India will be getting nearly 2000 missiles?
- 14 Oct 2016 11:01
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikrant: News and Discussion
- Replies: 3269
- Views: 830226
Re: INS Vikrant News and Discussion
What is going on with the Vikrant?
The last news is this:
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-navy-ta ... 018-693795
https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/20 ... an-navy-2/
Any pictures taken recently?
The last news is this:
http://www.ibtimes.co.in/indian-navy-ta ... 018-693795
https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/20 ... an-navy-2/
Any pictures taken recently?
- 14 Oct 2016 10:59
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
- Replies: 1604
- Views: 289427
Re: INS Vikramaditya: News and Discussion
What is the status of the overhaul? How long is the overhaul/refit and when will it be ready to fight?
- 14 Oct 2016 10:34
- Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
- Topic: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
- Replies: 2258
- Views: 494862
Re: Army strikes terror camps in PoK
What is up with Quartz? I didn't link it because I didn't want to create traffic to that website but it was dissing Modi and the GoI and calling the surgical strike a farce. I am like, WTF? I am pissed off at the turdshit who wrote that crappy article. It made my blood boil.
- 14 Oct 2016 05:55
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015
- Replies: 1351
- Views: 357689
Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015
Yes because if they tried to enforce their own laws China make WTO complaints about trade violations. We need to make sure that China doesn't get to have the cake and eat it.
- 14 Oct 2016 05:17
- Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
- Topic: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015
- Replies: 1351
- Views: 357689
Re: PRC Economy - New Reflections : April 20 2015
There should be a law that if China copies the design China is not allowed to sell the stuff abroad. There should be massive or triple tariffs on any goods that violate IP rights coming into any country.