U.S. Army makes gun that fires lightning

[SaltwaterServr]

Originally Posted by casmith07

So the lightning gun is still awesome?

No. The lightening gun causes cancer because if we didn't build it we would've cured it and AIDS both. So there's that.

[casmith07]

Originally Posted by SaltwaterServr

No. The lightening gun causes cancer because if we didn't build it we would've cured it and AIDS both. So there's that.

Wait are we talking about the lightning gun or the lightening gun?

I'm kind of happy with my complexion...not sure lightening is what I really want.

[Kingsmith88]

Originally Posted by SaltwaterServr

No. The lightening gun causes cancer because if we didn't build it we would've cured it and AIDS both. So there's that.

Originally Posted by casmith07

Wait are we talking about the lightning gun or the lightening gun?

I'm kind of happy with my complexion...not sure lightening is what I really want.

Why to bring something to the conversation.

~flush~

I knew Gung-ho types in the military. The guys who were all "I'm going to be an Airborne Ranger". Those guys all dropped out or wanted to quit within a couple of weeks of starting basic. A lot of the bravado expressed in this thread reminds me of that. Just saying. Carry on with your chest thumping.

[ScipioCowboy]

Originally Posted by Kingsmith88

Why to bring something to the conversation.

~flush~

I knew Gung-ho types in the military. The guys who were all "I'm going to be an Airborne Ranger". Those guys all dropped out or wanted to quit within a couple of weeks of starting basic. A lot of the bravado expressed in this thread reminds me of that. Just saying. Carry on with your chest thumping.

Um, yeah. I'm not seeing any chest thumping in that exchange.

[SaltwaterServr]

Originally Posted by Kingsmith88

Why to bring something to the conversation.

~flush~

I knew Gung-ho types in the military. The guys who were all "I'm going to be an Airborne Ranger". Those guys all dropped out or wanted to quit within a couple of weeks of starting basic. A lot of the bravado expressed in this thread reminds me of that. Just saying. Carry on with your chest thumping.

What colour is the sky in your convoluted world? In lieu of an answer you may engage in an activity that rhymes with "duck cough".

[Kingsmith88]

Originally Posted by ScipioCowboy

Um, yeah. I'm not seeing any chest thumping in that exchange.

It's vague you have to look for it.

[Kingsmith88]

Originally Posted by SaltwaterServr

What colour is the sky in your convoluted world? In lieu of an answer you may engage in an activity that rhymes with "duck cough".

Wow you're doing great.

[casmith07]

Originally Posted by Kingsmith88

Why to bring something to the conversation.

~flush~

I knew Gung-ho types in the military. The guys who were all "I'm going to be an Airborne Ranger". Those guys all dropped out or wanted to quit within a couple of weeks of starting basic. A lot of the bravado expressed in this thread reminds me of that. Just saying. Carry on with your chest thumping.

What if I actually am an Airborne Ranger? Mind = Blown.

[ScipioCowboy]

Originally Posted by casmith07

What if I actually am an Airborne Ranger? Mind = Blown.

Then I'd demand to know why you wasted your time becoming an Airborne Ranger when you could've been developing a cure for cancer and AIDS.

[Kingsmith88]

Originally Posted by casmith07

What if I actually am an Airborne Ranger? Mind = Blown.

Clearly you aren't one of those guys I met in basic, as far as we know. That doesn't mean that the bravado in topics like this doesn't exist.

I brought up a fair point that money spent on developing unneeded weapons could be used on something useful like medical research. The Macho men come out of the woodwork to express their disdain. It is fine, at least ScipioCowboy was participating in an honest exchange of ideas, even if he thought I was wrong. Same can't be said for you can it?

[Kingsmith88]

Originally Posted by ScipioCowboy

Then I'd demand to know why you wasted your time becoming an Airborne Ranger when you could've been developing a cure for cancer and AIDS.

That wasn't the point I made now was it?

[SaltwaterServr]

Originally Posted by Kingsmith88

That wasn't the point I made now was it?

It's certainly as obtuse and equally inane as your original point, which was probably Scipio's point all along. You're not quick to catch on when you're being toyed with are you?

[Wimbo]

Ok... Impartial observer here.

Kingsmith88, you baited these responses somewhere around post 34 when you used the word, "asinine."

Everyone else posting: you took the bait.

My opinion: 1) The US military spending is out of control, but new developments that reduce the need/expense of current ammunition technology should most definitely be developed. 2) There is no correlation between the amount of money the USA spends on the military and/or healthcare research, so there is no point of contention to discuss. 3) the private sector has huge amounts of non-Federal money being used to develop new and better ways to treat sick people. There are not many legal ways to do this with military arms development outside of US military awareness/participation. So, again... the correlation is non-existent. 4) There have been many developments through the centuries that have re-defined the ability of a military power to stay on top... bronze, iron, steel, projectiles, explosives, flight, nuclear, etc. We take for granted that the USA's place of power is something that was not worked for. We can't expect to maintain our place as a world power & peace keeper if we don't stay ahead of the rest of the world on ways to protect ourselves and our interests. So, if we can figure out how to use the awesome power of electricity to neutralize enemies from great distances (and do it with the power of lightning)... why not be proud of this accomplishment? It has taken nothing away from any other form of research. Besides, it is not a stretch of the imagination to connect that the ability to harness and project an electrical charge for a short burst onto a specific target could eventually be used to target cancer cells, or any other malignant cells.

Just my $0.02.

[Kingsmith88]

Originally Posted by SaltwaterServr

It's certainly as obtuse and equally inane as your original point, which was probably Scipio's point all along. You're not quick to catch on when you're being toyed with are you?

My point, that all the money spent on needless weapons would be better spent on benefits to mankind like more research for Aids or cancer, was neither obtuse or inane. You may not agree, but it is a valid point.

Because no one has really made a valid point or counter argument in this discussion, that equates to me being toyed with? OK

[Kingsmith88]

Originally Posted by Wimbo

Ok... Impartial observer here.

Kingsmith88, you baited these responses somewhere around post 34 when you used the word, "asinine."

Everyone else posting: you took the bait.

[View Full Quote]My opinion: 1) The US military spending is out of control, but new developments that reduce the need/expense of current ammunition technology should most definitely be developed. 2) There is no correlation between the amount of money the USA spends on the military and/or healthcare research, so there is no point of contention to discuss. 3) the private sector has huge amounts of non-Federal money being used to develop new and better ways to treat sick people. There are not many legal ways to do this with military arms development outside of US military awareness/participation. So, again... the correlation is non-existent. 4) There have been many developments through the centuries that have re-defined the ability of a military power to stay on top... bronze, iron, steel, projectiles, explosives, flight, nuclear, etc. We take for granted that the USA's place of power is something that was not worked for. We can't expect to maintain our place as a world power & peace keeper if we don't stay ahead of the rest of the world on ways to protect ourselves and our interests. So, if we can figure out how to use the awesome power of electricity to neutralize enemies from great distances (and do it with the power of lightning)... why not be proud of this accomplishment? It has taken nothing away from any other form of research. Besides, it is not a stretch of the imagination to connect that the ability to harness and project an electrical charge for a short burst onto a specific target could eventually be used to target cancer cells, or any other malignant cells.

Just my $0.02.

Fair point

I do believe as you said that defense spending is way out of control. Has been for quite some time, see Ronald Reagan. The government does fund medical research it could be more if less was spent on defense, but you have a good argument. I hadn't thought about possible medical applications. I wonder if that is even possible.

I am a pacifist, that tends to color my opinions on a lot of these topics.