Is it time for the U.S. to go metric? - Blu-ray Forum

cravnsn · 11-09-2008, 12:24 PM

We are the largest, richest most developed country in the world still using measures of gallons, miles, pounds & Fahrenheit. Isn’t it about time we caught up with the rest of the world and started using liters, kilometers, kilograms & Celsius?

I’ve been trying to “convert” familiar measures in my day to day dealings and doings. Anyone else think it’s time?

DetroitSportsFan · 11-09-2008, 12:38 PM

Nope.

phantompwr · 11-09-2008, 01:03 PM

What, and have to give up slug-feet?

Beta Man · 11-09-2008, 01:19 PM

It's about time for the rest of the world to conform to us.....

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Rob71 · 11-09-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

It's about time for the rest of the world to conform to us.....

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I had a Venezuelan tile man ask me if I could cut 30 cm off one of my 2x4's for him. I told him "No, we don't use the metric system". At least I think that's what he asked me, I don't speak spanish.

I did cut it for him, it's not his fault that his boss is a criminal.

Galley · 11-09-2008, 02:58 PM

It's something we should've done 30 years ago. Most industry uses the metric system these days.

JimShaw · 11-09-2008, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

It's about time for the rest of the world to conform to us.....

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Agreed!

Forrestandjen07 · 11-11-2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cravnsn

We are the largest, richest most developed country in the world still using measures of gallons, miles, pounds & Fahrenheit. Isn’t it about time we caught up with the rest of the world and started using liters, kilometers, kilograms & Celsius?

I’ve been trying to “convert” familiar measures in my day to day dealings and doings. Anyone else think it’s time?

OR maybe its time for the rest of the world to catch up with us

horseflesh · 11-11-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Forrestandjen07

OR maybe its time for the rest of the world to catch up with us

But the saddest thing about that post is that you probably believe it 100%.

Rob71 · 11-11-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by horseflesh

But the saddest thing about that post is that you probably believe it 100%.

We must be doing something right, some of our poorest citizens are overweight, drive around in cars, and talk on cell phones.

X400 · 11-11-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

We must be doing something right, some of our poorest citizens are overweight, drive around in cars, and talk on cell phones.

except now they're living in those cars and are on a diet(not by choice)

sorry sorry couldnt resist

Rob71 · 11-11-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by X400

except now they're living in those cars and are on a diet(not by choice)

sorry sorry couldnt resist

Haven't you heard? We bailed out Wall Street, now we are going to bail out Main Street. The government is now going to help pay mortgages. I'm beginning to feel like a sucker for paying my bills. Of course I would never get it, I have a track record of working to better myself. They are relying on me, and others like me to pay for their new "assistance" programs.

horseflesh · 11-11-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

We must be doing something right, some of our poorest citizens are overweight, drive around in cars, and talk on cell phones.

Don't get me wrong, America is a great country.
It's just that insular arrogance that gets me.
You know; thinking your way is the best no matter what, looking inwards ignoring the rest of the world. Hey maybe you are a Marxist country!!!

Rob71 · 11-11-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by horseflesh

Don't get me wrong, America is a great country.
It's just that insular arrogance that gets me.
You know; thinking your way is the best no matter what, looking inwards ignoring the rest of the world. Hey maybe you are a Marxist country!!!

We may be arrogant, but it's hard not to be. We have millions trying to get in, and hardly any trying to leave.

CobraComander · 11-11-2008, 08:30 PM

Hell no

Slackr89 · 11-11-2008, 08:38 PM

i say you guys should.
its weird though i use metric but i use pounds instead of kilograms.

jamclaur · 11-12-2008, 03:06 AM

we should have done that and stopped with daylights savings YEARS ago... We're too slow on most things though.

Chevypower · 11-12-2008, 04:32 PM

Ask anyone in a metric country how big their LCD or Plasma is :-)

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11-09-2008, 12:24 PM	#1
cravnsn Banned Member since:Aug 2008	Is it time for the U.S. to go metric? We are the largest, richest most developed country in the world still using measures of gallons, miles, pounds & Fahrenheit. Isn’t it about time we caught up with the rest of the world and started using liters, kilometers, kilograms & Celsius? I’ve been trying to “convert” familiar measures in my day to day dealings and doings. Anyone else think it’s time?

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11-09-2008, 12:38 PM	#2
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	Nope.

11-09-2008, 01:03 PM	#3
phantompwr Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Cape Cod, MA Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:63	What, and have to give up slug-feet?

11-09-2008, 02:58 PM	#6
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	It's something we should've done 30 years ago. Most industry uses the metric system these days.

11-11-2008, 08:30 PM	#15
CobraComander Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:North East Colorado Blu-ray collection:1198	Hell no

11-11-2008, 08:38 PM	#16
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	i say you guys should. its weird though i use metric but i use pounds instead of kilograms.

11-12-2008, 03:06 AM	#17
jamclaur Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:849 Trading Score:34	we should have done that and stopped with daylights savings YEARS ago... We're too slow on most things though.

11-12-2008, 04:32 PM	#18
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	Ask anyone in a metric country how big their LCD or Plasma is :-)

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