It read to me as if the writer was mocking the fact that Musk had made sub/supersonic the distinguishing factor. So, less an analysis of the physics, and more a commentary on Musk’s vague bullshit.

Yeah, this was some random Elon bullshit, not a well-considered engineering decision. I’m getting more and more certain that his companies benefit from his ability to raise money, but only succeed if they can work around him on the product side.

Every time I’m reminded of Flash Forward, I get pissed off.

I think the tunnels they have in mind are pre-existing lava tubes.

You just have to hope that they’re not so tired that they confuse one for the other.

One interpretation might be that they are afraid that if something is found that calls their product into question it would financially ruin the company. That doesn’t require them to know something is wrong, just think it’s enough of a risk that they throw out all the stops to avoid it.

How about the obvious question of when people will stop using “begs the question” to mean raising a question. Begging the question is when you ask a question that is based on the assumption that a fallacy is true. “Since the Earth is flat, why do we teach children it is a sphere?” That is begging the question.

I think that this incident, in the context of the safety of taking a prototype out on a joy-ride, is worth reporting. That said, this article read like the writer was just using it as an excuse to talk shit about Musk. It's how it was written. Then Novak shows more immaturity in his responses to commenters that point…

No, the article veers into Elon-bashing and then doubles-down by belittling anyone calling this out. As others have commented, there was plenty about this incident (and the evening’s driving) that warrants coverage (and some concern). This article, and the author’s childish and insulting response to a valid criticism,…

Except that this particular character is highly educated and tracks down bad guys by analyzing things like financial transactions. I mean, I agree with your general statement, but I don’t think it applies to this particular character.

No he didn’t. Read it again. He is saying that Ted Cruz is free to express his [Cruz’s] own political opinion related to the move, just as long as he makes sure to acknowledge the heroism of the people portrayed in the movie. 

Pamela Anderson is talking about the same scenarios that have been discussed before. It’s not wise to walk through a high-crime area looking like an easy target. So, manage your risks. It doesn’t transfer any responsibility from the bad actors to the victim, but does give them some ability to avoid the situation.

That’s the point. You were telling them to take the author’s word for it that the redacted parts were not factual.

Depends on the venue. The communities in which I actively participate don’t put up with that shit. Of course, that’s probably why I take part and why assholes either curb their urges or go elsewhere.

I thought it was pretty clear that the term was being used to refer to those on the extreme end of the spectrum. I don’t know if you were talking about the post above or posts by whiney MRA types. It seems a little ironic that the previous reply seized on the use of the term SJW, and the fairly clear context in such…

But I’m a horrible monster, filled with self-loathing. I want to be treated like the trash that I am.

...And February, a year and a half later...

Because it’s not like conservatives have spent the last 8 years heaping irrational levels of hatred on Obama. Why does it surprise anyone that non-conservatives are reacting this way to Trump? On top of that, while a number of the accusations leveled at Obama were hyperbolic and/or in the batshit-crazy conspiracy…

Explain to the rest of us how removing the existing department head before finding a replacement eliminates resistance. It’s not like he only has this one chance to fire these people. I don’t think going without leadership for a short period will be a big deal, but it does seem like another one of those examples…

Because all the people selected are known to the public, so they can undergoing background checks prior to January 20th. One of the points of the article was that is been customary to keep existing department heads on until their replacement was ready. It mashes for a smoother transition.