Things we could do in the 60s and 70s, but apparently we can't do now

Take to the streets to protest an unpopular war
Talk to our enemies
Stand up to big business
      oil (windfall profits taxes)
      auto (all advertising had to include EPA mileage ratings)
      pharma (no advertising for prescription drugs)
Improve the environment
Improve the lives of the poor
Keep religion out of politics
Put people on the moon

How secretive is Dick Cheney?

Answers are needed.

Animals as robots

Animals are more interesting if you think of them as autonomous, goal seeking robots. With those small brains, they go out and confront the world. Every instant, they react to a new environment. Will humans ever be able to build robots that are as capable of surviving on their own?