The SUV class of vehicle only exists because it was a loophole in the CAFE standards.

False. The SUV, although not by that name, predates the 1978 CAFE. Examples: Ford Bronco, International Scout, International travelall, Chevy/GMC Suburban, Chevy Blazer, Range Rover...

Had the North capitulated to the demands of the South, would the US still be a nation with slavery?

No, the the USA would have abolished slavery (whether through amendment or in each state) and the CSA would have abolished it sometime during the industrial revolution.

Yup, this. What we saw was the unholy kludge of NTSC video television, which was kept for years, so that old early 1950's TVs would still be compatible, being sacrificed.

No, NTSC color was implemented the way it was so that the B&W 1950s and 60s TVs of, you know, last YEAR could be kept. Then we held off on digital because the color TVs of the 70s, 80s, and 90s would be useless without a digital tuner box and a brand new antenna, which the former ended up being paid for through taxes... which was a complete waste, because a digital tuner is nearly useless without the new antenna. You get like two channels.

For anyone willing to view both sides in the conflict with an equally critical eye it quickly become apparent that both have committed acts of terror in the past

Yes. In 1948, de facto there was no state of Israel-- they had to fight for it and used measures we call terrorist today.

and continue to do so today.

NO

While Hamas are terrorists (nobody can deny it) the Israelis are also not that 'non-terrorists' either

No, they're not terrorists. Retaliating against murderous ideologues, and removing their ability to kill, is not terrorism. Maybe you'll learn that someday.

I have given up trying to educate Slashdot readers about IPv6. Like most IT people they have stuck their heads in the sand and think NAT is the end-all-be-all. As an professor of IT I keep preaching knowing IPv6 to my students because someday IT management is going to wakeup to the fact that Asia (and other places) has moved on to IPv6 and if you want to do business with them you better be running it too. Then there will a rush to get everyone on IPv6 and people with experience will be in demand. So let them stick their heads in the sand, those of us who actually know the substantial advantages of IPv6 and are familiar with deploying and operating IPv6 networks will gladly be your highly compensated consultants when the day comes.