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woj · 11-03-2006, 05:21 PM

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E$_manager · 11-03-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

we lead, we do not follow.

Then why nobody is following you?

FetishTom · 11-03-2006, 05:30 PM

Well in the UK we have had the metric system for years - but all signage is in miles we measure height in feet and inches, weight in pounds and stones and so on. Even kids who are I suspect educated in the metric system still use feet, inches, miles etc

...and why not given we fucking invented the imperial system so props to the US and fuck the rest of the world

huey · 11-03-2006, 05:32 PM

My cock size is double digits in Metric. I'm all for it.

baddog · 11-03-2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by abdulzabak

yeah, I had the same issue in US, but converting US handsignals->metric is easier than other way. You just say its 3.8 liter, but you have to find if its 35/97th of galon :-)))

We would never say 35/97th of a gallon, and the only reason anyone might be talking about 3.8 liter would be in reference to engine size, which is not measured in gallons.

baddog · 11-03-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sly

No, I do travel. And when I do, the only thing I really need to know is kilometers, and that isn't even really needed.

Again, there is absolutely no reason to make millions of people learn a new measurement system when they don't really need to. Our current system works just fine.

exactly.

baddog · 11-03-2006, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by abdulzabak

Btw - why the hell do US measure their motors in ccm and not in galons?

gallons is a liquid measure

directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

gallons is a liquid measure

so are liters .... what motor do you have ( size ? )

11-03-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I seem to recall we tried doing it once. I think people had melt downs and such. We can not be expected to grasp the whole based on 10 thing.

Plus it interferes with our hidden agenda. See if you do not have an accent and you use terms like grams, kilo's and the like. We know your a drug dealer.

Damn After Shock you are good.

baddog · 11-03-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by abdulzabak

Btw - why the hell do US measure their motors in ccm and not in galons?

gallons is a liquid measure

Loryn · 11-03-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deputy Chief Command

lack of intelligence!

That is why the metric system is actually an easier form of measurement than the standard (our way)?

It doesn't take anymore intelligence to understand either way, just different measuring tools. Almost all the tools I have at my house have both. I believe you lack critical thinking skillz my friend. Think about it. Your statement is agenda driven because you hate this country, therefore causing you to blind yourself from fact because emotions are in your way.

In the 80's I believe we tried the metric out. That would have been a better time, now we are too big. So as Anthony said cost would be play a factor.

My answer would be, THE PEOPLE. If we decided to start using it businesses would change and start using it and viola. We control what WE want. Why do you think everyone comes HERE to make money? Because we BUY stuff when WE like it. So if WE decided WE wanted to use it, it could happen. The free market will choose not some bureaucrat/bureaucracy. ththththththt

We left Europe, why would we want to be like the people we left behind? We left to get the hell away from them and formed this country, which is now filled with people from ALL OVER THE WORLD, because our way WORKS better and we have access to both because of that reason. Otherwise we wouldn't be number ONE! That last statement is going to hurt some of you and the ones it does are the ones who know it is true and HATE IT!

hahahahahahah

And again, for anyone who said stupid, YOU ARE stupid. Understanding the metric system is the same as standard, our way. You have to remember the same numbers in a different way, and like I said before, the metric system is actually easier once understood. It's just a different measuring language. So your IQ wouldn't have anything to do with it. But the fact that YOU think WE should change to the way YOU like, and YOU think WE are stupid for not doing what YOU want, shows that you lack critical thinking skills BIG TIME. What made you the BIG GUY that we have to change to YOUR way? You hate us for not changing to your way. I believe that is called projection. Why don?t you change to our way? You hate us for not conforming, but yet you are demanding we conform. A little hypocritical if you ask me. That or you are just immature and guided by your little feelers in life still.

Again that is directed towards the people who claims we are stupid for not conforming to metric not the person who started this thread.

Oh and I think Baddog and 12Clicks made this point but only they did it short and sweet.

baddog · 11-03-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Loryn-Adult.com

That is why the metric system is actually an easier form of measurement than the standard (our way)?

It doesn't take anymore intelligence to understand either way, just different measuring tools. Almost all the tools I have at my house have both. I believe you lack critical thinking skillz my friend. Think about it. Your statement is agenda driven because you hate this country, therefore causing you to blind yourself from fact because emotions are in your way.

In the 80's I believe we tried the metric out. That would have been a better time, now we are too big. So as Anthony said cost would be play a factor.

My answer would be, THE PEOPLE. If we decided to start using it businesses would change and start using it and viola. We control what WE want. Why do you think everyone comes HERE to make money? Because we BUY stuff when WE like it. So if WE decided WE wanted to use it, it could happen. The free market will choose not some bureaucrat/bureaucracy. ththththththt

We left Europe, why would we want to be like the people we left behind? We left to get the hell away from them and formed this country, which is now filled with people from ALL OVER THE WORLD, because our way WORKS better and we have access to both because of that reason. Otherwise we wouldn't be number ONE! That last statement is going to hurt some of you and the ones it does are the ones who know it is true and HATE IT!

hahahahahahah

And again, for anyone who said stupid, YOU ARE stupid. Understanding the metric system is the same as standard, our way. You have to remember the same numbers in a different way, and like I said before, the metric system is actually easier once understood. It's just a different measuring language. So your IQ wouldn't have anything to do with it. But the fact that YOU think WE should change to the way YOU like, and YOU think WE are stupid for not doing what YOU want, shows that you lack critical thinking skills BIG TIME. What made you the BIG GUY that we have to change to YOUR way? You hate us for not changing to your way. I believe that is called projection. Why don?t you change to our way? You hate us for not conforming, but yet you are demanding we conform. A little hypocritical if you ask me. That or you are just immature and guided by your little feelers in life still.

Again that is directed towards the people who claims we are stupid for not conforming to metric not the person who started this thread.

Oh and I think Baddog and 12Clicks made this point but only they did it short and sweet.

I knew there was a reason I loved you.

Loryn · 11-03-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I knew there was a reason I loved you.

I love you too baby! Can't wait to see ya in LA!

EBORG9 · 11-03-2006, 06:13 PM

'Cause we ain't doin it! That's why!

No...really, that's the real reason.

pussyluver · 11-03-2006, 06:19 PM

The Indianapolis 804.672 just doesn't sound right.

pussyluver · 11-03-2006, 06:20 PM

I'd walk 1.6 kilo-meters for a Camel

Nylz · 11-03-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by directfiesta

sure do .... ( for your comprehension :

)

nice buddies you have there leading ....

Do you really believe the shit you say ... ?

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!

Nylz · 11-03-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Loryn-Adult.com

Otherwise we wouldn't be number ONE!

aahahahaaaahahahaaaaa

slavdogg · 11-03-2006, 06:35 PM

how many americans can tell u how many feed or meters are in a mile ??
i'm willing to bet only 2% actually know

in any metric country, 98% of 2nd graders will be able to tell you and break down kilometer, meter, centemeter and so on.

Most americans dont even know how many f oz in a galon
or oz in a pound

this is the only time i'll ever system
fuck this american system, it just doesnt work well

directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by directfiesta

so are liters .... what motor do you have ( size ? )

bump ... you do have a motor in your car ...
or how about the one for your bike ?

Libertine · 11-03-2006, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loryn-Adult.com

That is why the metric system is actually an easier form of measurement than the standard (our way)?

It doesn't take anymore intelligence to understand either way, just different measuring tools. Almost all the tools I have at my house have both. I believe you lack critical thinking skillz my friend. Think about it. Your statement is agenda driven because you hate this country, therefore causing you to blind yourself from fact because emotions are in your way.

In the 80's I believe we tried the metric out. That would have been a better time, now we are too big. So as Anthony said cost would be play a factor.

My answer would be, THE PEOPLE. If we decided to start using it businesses would change and start using it and viola. We control what WE want. Why do you think everyone comes HERE to make money? Because we BUY stuff when WE like it. So if WE decided WE wanted to use it, it could happen. The free market will choose not some bureaucrat/bureaucracy. ththththththt

We left Europe, why would we want to be like the people we left behind? We left to get the hell away from them and formed this country, which is now filled with people from ALL OVER THE WORLD, because our way WORKS better and we have access to both because of that reason. Otherwise we wouldn't be number ONE! That last statement is going to hurt some of you and the ones it does are the ones who know it is true and HATE IT!

hahahahahahah

And again, for anyone who said stupid, YOU ARE stupid. Understanding the metric system is the same as standard, our way. You have to remember the same numbers in a different way, and like I said before, the metric system is actually easier once understood. It's just a different measuring language. So your IQ wouldn't have anything to do with it. But the fact that YOU think WE should change to the way YOU like, and YOU think WE are stupid for not doing what YOU want, shows that you lack critical thinking skills BIG TIME. What made you the BIG GUY that we have to change to YOUR way? You hate us for not changing to your way. I believe that is called projection. Why don?t you change to our way? You hate us for not conforming, but yet you are demanding we conform. A little hypocritical if you ask me. That or you are just immature and guided by your little feelers in life still.

Again that is directed towards the people who claims we are stupid for not conforming to metric not the person who started this thread.

Oh and I think Baddog and 12Clicks made this point but only they did it short and sweet.

That was quite a long rant...

The whole reason that the rest of the world thinks you guys are crazy for using the imperial system is that the metric system, as you pointed out, is easier.

So, after the trouble of introducing it, it saves children in schools quite a bit of effort, and makes sure that absolutely everyone is able to use it.

Try and convert 3.46 gallons to cubic inches. The answer is ~799.26.
Now, try to convert 3.46 liters to cubic centimeters. The answer is 3460.

The first conversion, for most people, would require either a pocket calculator or a minute or two. The second conversion, for most people, would require roughly two seconds.

We don't hate you Americans, we just think it is quite odd of you to prefer an illogical and relatively complex system over a logical and exceedingly simple one. Personally, I actually hope that you never start using the metric system. The imperial system is kinda funny and quirky, like those african women who use neckbands to stretch their necks, or Canadians eating regurgitated food (poutine).

Oh, but no, it is not "understanding the same numbers in a different way".
The metric system is the same for everything. A kilometer is 1000 meters, a kilogram is 1000 grams, a kilosecond is 1000 seconds, a kilojoule is 1000 joules, etc.
The imperial system, however, is not. A mile is 63300 inches, a US ton is 2000 lbs (and 32000 ounces), etc.
The quantities described may be the same, but the numbers used to describe them most definitely are not.

And finally, some funny shit to lighten up this thread:

http://edition.cnn.com/TECH/space/99...ars.metric.02/

Quote:

(CNN) -- NASA lost a $125 million Mars orbiter because a Lockheed Martin engineering team used English units of measurement while the agency's team used the more conventional metric system for a key spacecraft operation, according to a review finding released Thursday.

DarkJedi · 11-03-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex from Montreal

Can someone explain to me why the US hasn't adopted the metric measuring system like the rest of the world?

A collective IQ deficit.

DarkJedi · 11-03-2006, 06:49 PM

WAIT....IT'S ALL DI-VIZABLE BY 10? FUCK....THAT'S STUPID. HEY....RANDY....CUT THAT BOARD 3/16THS AT THE END.
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directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJedi

WAIT....IT'S ALL DI-VIZABLE BY 10? FUCK....THAT'S STUPID. HEY....RANDY....CUT THAT BOARD 3/16THS AT THE END.
\

Libertine · 11-03-2006, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkJedi

WAIT....IT'S ALL DI-VIZABLE BY 10? FUCK....THAT'S STUPID. HEY....RANDY....CUT THAT BOARD 3/16THS AT THE END.
\

That made me laugh out loud

baddog · 11-03-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by directfiesta

bump ... you do have a motor in your car ...
or how about the one for your bike ?

motors are electric, so to answer your question, yes, I am sure there are several motors in my car, but I have no idea how big they might be.

There is also a starter motor on my bike . . . but that is the only one I can think of off-hand

directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

motors are electric, so to answer your question, yes, I am sure there are several motors in my car, but I have no idea how big they might be.

There is also a starter motor on my bike . . . but that is the only one I can think of off-hand

idiot....

directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 07:04 PM

http://www.metric4us.com/whynot.html

Libertine · 11-03-2006, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

motors are electric, so to answer your question, yes, I am sure there are several motors in my car, but I have no idea how big they might be.

There is also a starter motor on my bike . . . but that is the only one I can think of off-hand

mo‧tor /ˈmoʊtər/
?noun
1. a comparatively small and powerful engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.

baddog · 11-03-2006, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertine

mo‧tor /ˈmoʊtər/
?noun
1. a comparatively small and powerful engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.

maybe for a hick -

Tempest · 11-03-2006, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

motors are electric, so to answer your question, yes, I am sure there are several motors in my car, but I have no idea how big they might be.

There is also a starter motor on my bike . . . but that is the only one I can think of off-hand

If you're going to try and argue, at least get your information right.

baddog · 11-03-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by directfiesta

idiot....

you don't know the difference between an engine and a motor, and I am the idiot?

fucking hick

fetishblog · 11-03-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by abdulzabak

This is same asshole crap as with 110Volts... Everyone knows 220 is more effective, but they just like it, because Abraham Lincoln did it that way, God loves it, and because US boys do it, it must be right, Goid bless america, president and porn. :-)

My PC would NOT like 220 volts.

directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Libertine

mo‧tor /ˈmoʊtər/
?noun
1. a comparatively small and powerful engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.

- General Motors
- Chrysler Motors Corp
- Ford Motors

wasn't informed that they switch to clean electrical combustion .... Now, we wont here Baddog talk about how cheap the gas is ... he doesn't need it.

directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fetishblog

My PC would NOT like 220 volts.

Yes, flip the switch from 110 to 220 besides your power supply and the power cord...

Again, you show how pertinent you are....

biftek · 11-03-2006, 07:10 PM

motor mechanic ? so all this time i have been taking my car to an electricical place to get repair , no wonder it comes back worse then what it went in

Worldnet · 11-03-2006, 07:12 PM

Why do the british drive on the left side of the road? Stubborn?

Tempest · 11-03-2006, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

we lead, we do not follow.

That's funny.. Where did the Imperial System come from?

Businesses that export/import goods already have to deal with metric. So in fact in a lot of cases it's probably costing them more money.

Isn't the US military primarily metric? They'd pretty much have to be since all their colition partners are metric.

stickyfingerz · 11-03-2006, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

maybe because of the 5.7 billion people on this planet that are not US inhabitants?

but you just convinced me not to use miles and pounds anymore in my posts - cause there's no reason for me to know your backward system that uses "feet" to measure something

Yes we should all have the same language too right?

Quotealex · 11-03-2006, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directfiesta

http://www.metric4us.com/whynot.html

Very intersting reply on this URL. I particularly liked the following:
".... do you know what the exact, official U.S. definition of inch, pound and gallon is since 1959? Now listen:

* 1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
* 1 pound = 453.592 37 grams
* 1 gallon = 3.785 411 784 liters

Yes: All the English Imperial units are actually defined by metric units! The English system is just a tumor on the metric system!"

chupachups · 11-03-2006, 07:29 PM

NYSE WENT DECIMAL A FEW YEARS AGO - Thats enough evidence its the right way to go, isnt it?

FetishTom · 11-03-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Worldnet

Why do the british drive on the left side of the road? Stubborn?

Because it is more logical. If you drive/ride/walk on the left anyone coming toward you is on your right side ie your strong side (given most are right handed) or in days of yore your sword hand was best suited to deal with anyone wishing you harm.

In fact everyone used to 'drive' on the left as far back as the Romans (ie carts. troops etc) but Napoleon imposed the 'right' side as the norm because it was 'revolutionary' (he also imposed the metric system) and was part of his unified Europe dream and dispensing with anything that he considered the 'old ways'.

FetishTom · 11-03-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by stickyfingerz

Yes we should all have the same language too right?

Don't worry we soon will - its called English

Tuga · 11-03-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

we lead, we do not follow.

Yeah, you lead sometimes, then sometimes you are just wrong, and instead of learning and adapting, you stick with it. Way to go

directfiesta · 11-03-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fetishblog

My PC would NOT like 220 volts.

so .. still scared of 220 ....

Sly · 11-03-2006, 08:53 PM

I think we should all learn Mandarin and become Muslim.

Who's game?

Rochard · 11-03-2006, 09:02 PM

They tried to change the US many years ago and no one was interested.

12clicks · 11-03-2006, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cristie

Then why nobody is following you?

nobody following?
how misguided you are!
the rest of the world accomodates us completely. The entire world converts their system to ours just for the privilage of selling us their goods. we simply lie back and say, "come back when you can tell me how many ounces that is" and the rest of the world always does.

12clicks · 11-03-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuga

Yeah, you lead sometimes, then sometimes you are just wrong, and instead of learning and adapting, you stick with it. Way to go

some things aren't worth learning or adapting. Not wasting our time with that which is unworthy of our time, is what makes us so profitable. Let someone else waste time learning OUR language, our system of measure, we have other things to learn.

SPACE GLIDER · 11-03-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Babaganoosh

We love to hear everyone else cry about what "the rest of the world" is doing.

We don't like soccer and we measure in inches, feet, yards and miles. Deal with it.

hear hear!

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