So, just like with cable TV, I would pay to watch TV with ads? No thanks. Netflix (for available shows) and Demonoid (for shows not available on DVD) are serving me quite well, thank you.
The quote you gave merely says that the results that Rasmussen is getting at this time show a public more greatly favoring Republican positions not that Rasmussen is fudging the numbers to get those results.
Ah. Didn't intend to mislead, I was merely pointing out that Republicans do indeed quote Rasmussen measurably more than Democrats, not that Rasmussen cooks its polls. Sorry for the confusion!
Those who aren't used to phrases used with "political" centric organizations might mistake the title as saying someone who is on Daily Kos' payroll flubbed the numbers, rather than a company working on contract with them.
To the AC that responded to my "specs" post, keep in mind that the Athlon II X4 635 is the top of the Athlon II line of quad cores...and it cost $99. AMD's top of the line flagship quad-core processor is only ~$170 (The Phenom II X4 965 BE.) That's their flagship quad core., and it's only around $170.
The most up to date thing in my system is the processor, which is about six months old (or, at least, it was released six months ago. I only dropped it in there about a week ago, prior to which I was using an X2 5400+.) Other than that, the newest piece of hardware in my system is the 1.5 T hard drive, and that doesn't really impact performance. The video card, which is close to two years old at this point, is hardly a heavy hitter.
So, yes, by today's standards it is quite out of date. ATI 4850, DDR2 instead of DDR3, the motherboard uses the AMD 780 chipset...it's definitely out of date. Still a great machine that can handle most anything I throw out at, but compared to what's out there, it's out of date.
Two weeks ago, I had the following open at the same time (this is in addition to all my other "normal" tabs I leave open, like Facebook, Twitter, etc.): GameTrailers, Newgrounds, Kongregate, and,::blush:: Redtube. No problems, stability or otherwise.
For the record, I don't have a crazy PC either...quite average, by today's standards. From my [H]ard|Forum sig:
Display: Asus VH236H | Dell 2005FPW Foundation: Cooler Master Storm Scout | OCZ ModXStream Pro 700w System: Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H | AMD Athlon II X4 635 | Corsair XMS2 4GB DDR2 800 | ATI 4850 Internal Storage: Diamondmax 21 system | WD15EADS archives External Storage: 1.25TB in a KINGWIN DK-32U-S | WDMER1600TN Input: Kensington 64325 Expert Mouse | Saitek Eclipse II | M-Audio Axiom 25 Headphones: non-amped Audio Technica ATH-AD700
What are you people doing that causes Firefox to have such horrible stability problems? I leave Firefox open for literally days at a time, with anywhere between 10-25 tabs open, and I have no stability problems.
Sorry dude...I agree with many of Ron Paul's ideas, but just like any other politician, he promotes and cares only about his own agenda, other people's opinions be damned.
He listens to other people, he respectfully responds, I'm not denying that...but in the end, if you don't agree with him, there is absolutely no way he would ever change his way. Someone that rigid shouldn't be in charge.
Might it be a tad dangerous for any one group to control something so vastly powerful and important as the media, something that all by itself can start wars, end wars, sway elections, and tell people what they should fear?
Might it be a tad dangerous that the media can influence people that severely? Who do you blame...the media for its influence, or the people that allow themselves to be influenced by it?
Why is it external? Does anyone know if this thing uses a standard 3.5" hard drive (i.e. is it just an enclosure stuffed with a 3.5" drive), or is it a "proprietary" external?
His point was that a judge should follow the Law not the Supreme Court's opinions/precedents.
THAT WAS MY FUCKING POINT. From my OP that he was responding to:
All the Supreme Court hearings I've heard Sotomayor take part that have been broadcasted on C-SPAN have shown that she does just what someone in her position should do: stick to the law.
He, however, said what if the law was "wrong"? Calling a law wrong is a matter of opinion, especially considering back when the law he mentioned was brought about, slavery was entirely constitutional and legal.
Come on, dude. You can't accuse me of doing something, then try to tell me what his point is when what you are trying to convince me of was mentioned BY ME in my original post.
What else am I supposed to go on? The handful of things that the liberal and conservative sides are focusing on? No thanks. I think I'll make my judgements based on how she responds to the questions posed to her. You know, that whole "decide for yourself instead of as you've been told" thing that so many people seem to ignore nowadays.
Not to be rude, but does your judgement matter in the long run with this nominee? I know mine sure as hell doesn't.
True...but would you rather citizens not pay attention to what their government is doing? One of the biggest problems in this country is that not enough people listen.
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Again, just pointing out that Republicans do indeed cite Rasmussen more than Democrats do...didn't mean to mislead -_-;;
That wasn't in my post...that was in the post I was responding to :-)
So, just like with cable TV, I would pay to watch TV with ads? No thanks. Netflix (for available shows) and Demonoid (for shows not available on DVD) are serving me quite well, thank you.
The quote you gave merely says that the results that Rasmussen is getting at this time show a public more greatly favoring Republican positions not that Rasmussen is fudging the numbers to get those results.
Ah. Didn't intend to mislead, I was merely pointing out that Republicans do indeed quote Rasmussen measurably more than Democrats, not that Rasmussen cooks its polls. Sorry for the confusion!
"Republicans right now are citing our polls more than Democrats because it's in their interest to do so," Scott Rasmussen said. "I would not consider myself a political conservative -- that implies an alignment with Washington politics that I don't think I have."
Can't really argue when it comes from the guy who started the company.
Those who aren't used to phrases used with "political" centric organizations might mistake the title as saying someone who is on Daily Kos' payroll flubbed the numbers, rather than a company working on contract with them.
Indeed.
To the AC that responded to my "specs" post, keep in mind that the Athlon II X4 635 is the top of the Athlon II line of quad cores...and it cost $99. AMD's top of the line flagship quad-core processor is only ~$170 (The Phenom II X4 965 BE.) That's their flagship quad core., and it's only around $170.
"You're getting an OoGhiJ MiQtxxXA"
The most up to date thing in my system is the processor, which is about six months old (or, at least, it was released six months ago. I only dropped it in there about a week ago, prior to which I was using an X2 5400+.) Other than that, the newest piece of hardware in my system is the 1.5 T hard drive, and that doesn't really impact performance. The video card, which is close to two years old at this point, is hardly a heavy hitter.
So, yes, by today's standards it is quite out of date. ATI 4850, DDR2 instead of DDR3, the motherboard uses the AMD 780 chipset...it's definitely out of date. Still a great machine that can handle most anything I throw out at, but compared to what's out there, it's out of date.
Funny you mention that.
Two weeks ago, I had the following open at the same time (this is in addition to all my other "normal" tabs I leave open, like Facebook, Twitter, etc.): GameTrailers, Newgrounds, Kongregate, and, ::blush:: Redtube. No problems, stability or otherwise.
For the record, I don't have a crazy PC either...quite average, by today's standards. From my [H]ard|Forum sig:
Display: Asus VH236H | Dell 2005FPW
Foundation: Cooler Master Storm Scout | OCZ ModXStream Pro 700w
System: Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H | AMD Athlon II X4 635 | Corsair XMS2 4GB DDR2 800 | ATI 4850
Internal Storage: Diamondmax 21 system | WD15EADS archives
External Storage: 1.25TB in a KINGWIN DK-32U-S | WDMER1600TN
Input: Kensington 64325 Expert Mouse | Saitek Eclipse II | M-Audio Axiom 25
Headphones: non-amped Audio Technica ATH-AD700
What are you people doing that causes Firefox to have such horrible stability problems? I leave Firefox open for literally days at a time, with anywhere between 10-25 tabs open, and I have no stability problems.
All I'm saying is that someone who's views are so set that he would never possibly change them shouldn't be in charge.
Yes, I'm aware that this is what most politicians do...which is why I rarely vote:-)
Sorry dude...I agree with many of Ron Paul's ideas, but just like any other politician, he promotes and cares only about his own agenda, other people's opinions be damned.
He listens to other people, he respectfully responds, I'm not denying that...but in the end, if you don't agree with him, there is absolutely no way he would ever change his way. Someone that rigid shouldn't be in charge.
Might it be a tad dangerous for any one group to control something so vastly powerful and important as the media, something that all by itself can start wars, end wars, sway elections, and tell people what they should fear?
Might it be a tad dangerous that the media can influence people that severely? Who do you blame...the media for its influence, or the people that allow themselves to be influenced by it?
Why is it external? Does anyone know if this thing uses a standard 3.5" hard drive (i.e. is it just an enclosure stuffed with a 3.5" drive), or is it a "proprietary" external?
Shape-shift form Gelatinous Cube?
The beauty part is, you can't get to the next level...so the kids just keep coughin' up quarters, you know? ::snort::
It doesn't have, Lois! It's beautiful!
While you're right, he did say "the law" in reference to Dred Scott:
Dred Scott was part of "the law" at one time. This line about respecting precedent is utter BS when the precedent was wrongly decided to begin with.
Still, you're right. As usual. ::thhbbbt::
We had a buddy back in the day who made an attempt at a Lawful Evil character. It's much harder than you think.
What makes a man turn neutral? Lust for gold? Power?
Feh. A man doesn't lust; a man takes. ::fends off the feminists:: I'm just playing my character's alignment! Chauvinist/neutral.
What if you are Neutral Neutral...would you just collapse in a heap of jello?
Commodore....seriously?
His point was that a judge should follow the Law not the Supreme Court's opinions/precedents.
THAT WAS MY FUCKING POINT. From my OP that he was responding to:
All the Supreme Court hearings I've heard Sotomayor take part that have been broadcasted on C-SPAN have shown that she does just what someone in her position should do: stick to the law.
He, however, said what if the law was "wrong"? Calling a law wrong is a matter of opinion, especially considering back when the law he mentioned was brought about, slavery was entirely constitutional and legal.
Come on, dude. You can't accuse me of doing something, then try to tell me what his point is when what you are trying to convince me of was mentioned BY ME in my original post .
I spent 16 billion minutes with your mom. ::does the math:: wait...
What else am I supposed to go on? The handful of things that the liberal and conservative sides are focusing on? No thanks. I think I'll make my judgements based on how she responds to the questions posed to her. You know, that whole "decide for yourself instead of as you've been told" thing that so many people seem to ignore nowadays.
C-SPAN is your friend.
Not to be rude, but does your judgement matter in the long run with this nominee? I know mine sure as hell doesn't.
True...but would you rather citizens not pay attention to what their government is doing? One of the biggest problems in this country is that not enough people listen.
I'm trying to increase that number by at least 1.