Human life is over-valued

[nomadpete]

3 hours ago, Bruce Tuncks said:

I want to listen to hearts. Just like they pretend to do with a real stethoscope.

That's interesting. Do you have a large collection of them?

[Bruce Tuncks]

Nope, no collection of my own stethoscopes.  But I once borrowed one and heard nothing come through it.

They sure do look convincing tho, the doctors I mean.

[Bruce Tuncks]

Getting back to the real subject, the issue is not about giving your life for your offspring, but giving it up for somebody else's offspring.

[facthunter]

I'm not sure going "Slam No Trumps" will get traction in the USA.  Nev

[spacesailor]

I find the  ' drs  ' stethoscope ' is no good to hear a heart ,

as it doesn't improve the sound .

An amplified microphone will give marvellous rendition of any heart malfunction. 

But , that OLD mechanics stethoscope Will find that squeaky bearing every time .

spacesailor

[facthunter]

"SQUEEKY Wheels get attention first. You can pick a "Shot" bearing by when it knocks. Listen after you change the filter and before the oil gets there, for a start.. Short a plug out to get a big end knock. Main bearings knock under load..  Nev

[onetrack]

I knew a gun Holden mechanic in the late 1960's, who could pick up a worn big end by "floating" the bearing load. He'd run the engine up to about 2000RPM, then lower and raise the RPM just a 100 or 150RPM each side of his chosen throttle setting. It was interesting hearing the bearing knock, as he did this.

[Bruce Tuncks]

Yep, the Iowa result reinforced to me that the republicans are in big trouble. To get onto the ticket, you need to support Trump. But supporting Trump will cost you 5 percent of the real vote.

Gosh, I hope that this is correct.