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[ThxOne Premium Member]

Who could do more damage to the United States? Russia or Ukraine? Obviously Russia could do more harm. I think it is smart to cut off Ukraine. This does not mean become buddy, buddy with Russia but we would be far less likely to have a military conflict and that is one of the points. The other is not dumping billions in aid into Ukraine to get nothing in return but tension with Russia. Make a deal, end the war, reopen pre-war trades and do some healing.

I saw gas today for $2.45 @ Circle K.
When did Biden ever have prices that low?

 

[stocker08 10+ year member]

I don't know what Zelinsky is thinking. He's not gonna get a better deal without Trump in the mix. I think Zelinsky is used to just begging and getting what he wanted and Trump/Vance aren't playing that game. Wait until American trainers/advisors start pulling out if that hasn't already happened. The gravy train is over Zelinsky, the faster he cuts a deal the better for everybody, especially Ukraine. Zelinsky's position is literally weakening by the hour. Putin and Trump can easily wait him out.

A better deal would be to surrender the land to Russia and not be extorted by Trump at the same time. The "deal" that was worked out between Putin and his stooge is such a joke....that it actually called for Ukraine to pay REPARATIONS to Russia for loss of life....despite the fact that Russia is the aggressor. It's Twilight Zone shit to see a US president openly cozying up to a dictator and war criminal.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Show me the mistake the manufacturer made in the silkscreen process.

You failed to comprehend the analogy.
Too complex for you.

No, it doesn't BECOME an error through your repetitions.

Hang on...

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I see 24 amps with one output each.
And?

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Duplicate.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

You failed to comprehend the analogy.
Too complex for you.

No I didn't. I am responding like you do. Literally.

I see 24 amps with one output each.
And?

Of course you do. I will say this so you can stfu.

I am just going to pick a relevant definition however there are multiple definitions that are prudent here.

Multiple -

(of a circuit or circuits) having a number of points at which connection can be made.

A simple mono car audio amplifier with a positive speaker terminal and a negative speaker terminal has MULTIPLE speaker outputs. These are two connections. 2 can be divided by itself with no remainders. <--- the other prudent definition. One is for the signal from the positive rail and the other for the signal from the negative rail. Two different signals, two different or multiple connections on a mono amp. I won't say every mono amp as I have seen them with a positive terminal and the chassis was the ground.

YOU said multiple. Spin that Rob. It doesn't get any more technical or literal than that.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

A better deal would be to surrender the land to Russia and not be extorted by Trump at the same time. The "deal" that was worked out between Putin and his stooge is such a joke....that it actually called for Ukraine to pay REPARATIONS to Russia for loss of life....despite the fact that Russia is the aggressor. It's Twilight Zone shit to see a US president openly cozying up to a dictator and war criminal.

I think had Biden's presidency not jumped in there and started feeding Ukraine money and weapons Trump would not have to be in the mix trying to negotiate anything really.

Going in there and trying to bully either side with ego isn't really going to help any party. Yes, Russia is the aggressor... has been long before Trump or Biden were President. It's clear neither of those two countries can be adults on their own and it has consequences for the world. I don't have an issue with Trump being the adult and settling things especially if there is a positive side for Americans.

 

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[stocker08 10+ year member]

I think had Biden's presidency not jumped in there and started feeding Ukraine money and weapons Trump would not have to be in the mix trying to negotiate anything really.

Going in there and trying to bully either side with ego isn't really going to help any party. Yes, Russia is the aggressor... has been long before Trump or Biden were President. It's clear neither of those two countries can be adults on their own and it has consequences for the world. I don't have an issue with Trump being the adult and settling things especially if there is a positive side for Americans.

Trump has never been the adult. Once again, he's proven that he's a petulant child that hasn't gotten what he wanted. The fact is that Putin and Russia are the anti-America.....and Trump has taken their side against Ukraine.....and the rest of the democratic world. That's not a positive for America. It's a big problem long term.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Trump has never been the adult. Once again, he's proven that he's a petulant child that hasn't gotten what he wanted. The fact is that Putin and Russia are the anti-America.....and Trump has taken their side against Ukraine.....and the rest of the democratic world. That's not a positive for America. It's a big problem long term.

I don't see it that way. To me, he is attempting to take the path of least resistance that will benefit America as well. Dumping billions and billions of dollars into Ukraine along with American weapons does nothing positive for American. Keeping us teetering on the brink of war with Russia is a no win for anyone.

I don't get how people can sit around and take it personal that Trump wants a better America, peace around the world, better trade deals and ultimately better prices overall.

Why don't people take inflation personal, military tension with nuclear capable nations, sending tax payer dollars elsewhere when it can be used here, no accountability for government spending?

I know, he doesn't take shit from the left or anyone else so he must be Hitler.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

No I didn't. I am responding like you do. Literally.

Of course you do. I will say this so you can stfu.

I am just going to pick a relevant definition however there are multiple definitions that are prudent here.

Multiple -

(of a circuit or circuits) having a number of points at which connection can be made.

A simple mono car audio amplifier with a positive speaker terminal and a negative speaker terminal has MULTIPLE speaker outputs. These are two connections. 2 can be divided by itself with no remainders. <--- the other prudent definition. One is for the signal from the positive rail and the other for the signal from the negative rail. Two different signals, two different or multiple connections on a mono amp. I won't say every mono amp as I have seen them with a positive terminal and the chassis was the ground.

YOU said multiple. Spin that Rob. It doesn't get any more technical or literal than that.

You know that those triangles are the symbol for an amp chip, yes?

12 triangles in each group, leading to 12 pins in each connector.
That's one output per triangle = one output per amp.

The output is an A/C waveform, and the output is also called a "channel".
A one-output/one-channel amp is a mono amp. A two-channel/two-output amp is two mono amps in the same chassis or even on a common board.

Output and channel are synonymous in audio amps.

So, how many channels/outputs does your mono amp have?

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

You know that those triangles are the symbol for an amp chip, yes?

12 triangles in each group, leading to 12 pins in each connector.
That's one output per triangle = one output per amp.

The output is an A/C waveform, and the output is also called a "channel".
A one-output/one-channel amp is a mono amp. A two-channel/two-output amp is two mono amps in the same chassis or even on a common board.

Output and channel are synonymous in audio amps.

So, how many channels/outputs does your mono amp have?

Irrelevant Rob. Stop moving goalpost. You asked I delivered. Accept it or don't. I don't care.

 

[RobGMN Premium Member]

Trump has never been the adult. Once again, he's proven that he's a petulant child that hasn't gotten what he wanted. The fact is that Putin and Russia are the anti-America.....and Trump has taken their side against Ukraine.....and the rest of the democratic world. That's not a positive for America. It's a big problem long term.

Ignoring an ally who is being attacked by an enemy of America IS becoming buddy buddy with that enemy.

Who could do more damage to the United States? Russia or Ukraine? Obviously Russia could do more harm. I think it is smart to cut off Ukraine. This does not mean become buddy, buddy with Russia but we would be far less likely to have a military conflict and that is one of the points. The other is not dumping billions in aid into Ukraine to get nothing in return but tension with Russia. Make a deal, end the war, reopen pre-war trades and do some healing.

I saw gas today for $2.45 @ Circle K.
When did Biden ever have prices that low?

Eggs are $7.50. When have they ever been that high in HISTORY?

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Ignoring an ally who is being attacked by an enemy of America IS becoming buddy buddy with that enemy.


Eggs are $7.50. When have they ever been that high in HISTORY?

We are not at War with Russia. Russia is not our enemy. Pumping money and military into Ukraine does not make Russia our enemy, it makes us stupid. If Russia is OUR enemy then why are we not at war with them. Why is NATO not fighting them as well?

**** the eggs, they are not necessary to sustain life and they are not $7.50 everywhere. The U.S. average in Jan. 2025 was only $4.95 a dozen. There are lower priced eggs and nobody is being forced to spend more money when there ARE other options. This is a bird flu induced problem, not a government problem.

 

[stocker08 10+ year member]

I don't see it that way. To me, he is attempting to take the path of least resistance that will benefit America as well. Dumping billions and billions of dollars into Ukraine along with American weapons does nothing positive for American. Keeping us teetering on the brink of war with Russia is a no win for anyone.

I don't get how people can sit around and take it personal that Trump wants a better America, peace around the world, better trade deals and ultimately better prices overall.

Why don't people take inflation personal, military tension with nuclear capable nations, sending tax payer dollars elsewhere when it can be used here, no accountability for government spending?

I know, he doesn't take shit from the left or anyone else so he must be Hitler.

I don't get how people can sit around and trick themselves into think that Trump wants anything other than what's in his best interest. Decades of proof of ripping of contractors and other typical working class Americans through scams like Trump University. Wake up. Trump is turning us against our allies and cozying up to the worst dictators, autocrats, and human rights abusers (Putin, Jong Un, Orban, Netanyahu, Melei) in the world. How does anyone think that is a good development for the country.

Meanwhile....him and that dipshit Musk are dismantling programs and institutions that hundreds of millions of people rely on so that they can enrich themselves. Think all the cuts are going to be coming back to the American citizens? Please open your eyes. The republicans need TRILLIONS in cuts just to pay for the wealthy and corporate tax cuts that they want to push through. Again.....by cutting stuff that middle and lower class Americans use. Notice which tax cuts have fallen out of favor? Taxes on tips, OT, and social security. Can't afford the ones that would benefit the lower class Americans. Those were nothing more than campaign lies.

Actions speak much louder than words. Trump is #1, #2, and #3 on his priority list. Everything and everyone else is dispensable.

 

[stocker08 10+ year member]

Ignoring an ally who is being attacked by an enemy of America IS becoming buddy buddy with that enemy.

Correct. Trump sees real estate deals for himself in Russia. Same thing with Gaza (I mean....did nobody his the AI video he posted to his own social media account?). There's no principle behind his actions besides enriching himself while selling out the United States. Crypto, NFTs, shitty overpriced watches, coins, hats, clothes, etc. He's nothing more than a scam artist running a grift on the country with the help of his spineless sycophants.