Like I said, if it was a request then I could understand not granting immunity. If it was demanded by the government, then it would be justifiable to grant them immunity. Of course the government is above the law, but companies should not be punished for government crimes.
If I'm not mistaken, the government ordered these telecom companies to provide access to phone lines. Why, then, should they not receive immunity from the government's crimes? Of course, if they weren't ordered to wiretap, but were simply requested to do so, then it's a different story.
Interestingly, the percentage of dial-up users lacking interest in high-speed connections was identical to the minimum age at which such disinterest is first seen.
I did the same thing as it was definitely running slower, and now I too have an exclamation point on my icon. Whoever thought up that part of the software is an idiot.
I don't have it back to front. I agree with you that it is the federal government's manipulation of the economy that must stop. The rest will take care of itself. However, Viacom is not justified in taking a specific route just because that route is available.
Except that due to government manipulation of the economy, congressman have been bought and paid for by companies like Viacom, and will readily pass legislation favoring such companies. Its one huge protection racket favoring the wealthiest and largest organizations.
No, it's elohlleh, pronounced "elO'-heh-luh", which in the Primitive Quendian proto-language used by the early Elves after their awakening by Eru Ilúvatar, roughly translates to "a dreary, oppressive, or unpleasant place".
What I meant by "light" wasn't "flappy POS that'll crack under UV radiation", but that it can easily be thrown to the side when you need more workspace.
Wireless, cheap, lightweight, small footprint, no fancy features, has worked fine for over half a decade. Cost: At most one tenth the price of "Das Keyboard".
Monopolies like Ma Bell would not have surived for nearly as long had they not been sustained by government restrictions on the creation of competing lines. In reality that is the only thing that can maintain a monopoly - force-backed manipulation of the economy through legislation.
You have only one entity to blame for the lack of choice when it comes to phone services - the government. If AT&T had a monopoly, it was only kept alive by government restrictions on the creation of competing lines. No doubt such legislation was bought and paid for by the company, but only the government is capable of applying the force necessary to keep competition from existing. As long as government manipulation of the economy is possible, so are monopolies capable of being indefinitely sustained.
And if your decision requires more than a yes/no answer? Do you use a 64-sided die and assign a choice to each side, and then memorize those assignments?
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"Which is exactly what happened. They were in no way forced to comply; they did so voluntarily."
Then they should be brought to justice.
"If a policeman ordered you to rob a bank, do you think you deserve amnesty?"
Of course. Any action forced at gunpoint - or other threat of punishment from a force-wielding body - should be granted amnesty.
Like I said, if it was a request then I could understand not granting immunity. If it was demanded by the government, then it would be justifiable to grant them immunity. Of course the government is above the law, but companies should not be punished for government crimes.
If I'm not mistaken, the government ordered these telecom companies to provide access to phone lines. Why, then, should they not receive immunity from the government's crimes? Of course, if they weren't ordered to wiretap, but were simply requested to do so, then it's a different story.
"That's actually not interesting."
That's what makes it so interesting!
That's what makes it so interesting!
"If they have dialup their mice have balls."
My mice are female you insensitive clod!
"You'd think just the fact that it frees up their phone line would be enough but noooo. Apparently nobody ever calls them either."
You mean the little round thing with the red light and cord isn't for talking into?
Interestingly, the percentage of dial-up users lacking interest in high-speed connections was identical to the minimum age at which such disinterest is first seen.
I did the same thing as it was definitely running slower, and now I too have an exclamation point on my icon. Whoever thought up that part of the software is an idiot.
I don't have it back to front. I agree with you that it is the federal government's manipulation of the economy that must stop. The rest will take care of itself. However, Viacom is not justified in taking a specific route just because that route is available.
Except that due to government manipulation of the economy, congressman have been bought and paid for by companies like Viacom, and will readily pass legislation favoring such companies. Its one huge protection racket favoring the wealthiest and largest organizations.
If you believe you can see the i, you shall see it, and behold all its glory.
Impiuos?! Bow down thee to the Gods of Grammar!!
"hellhole - nice."
No, it's elohlleh, pronounced "elO'-heh-luh", which in the Primitive Quendian proto-language used by the early Elves after their awakening by Eru Ilúvatar, roughly translates to "a dreary, oppressive, or unpleasant place".
Totally different.
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There has never been a better time to invest in Ray-Ban!
For only $130 you too can have a keyboard with no labels on the keys! This is perfect for learning how to type!!
Because these days, electrical tape is bound to set you back a hefty sum.
What I meant by "light" wasn't "flappy POS that'll crack under UV radiation", but that it can easily be thrown to the side when you need more workspace.
Wireless, cheap, lightweight, small footprint, no fancy features, has worked fine for over half a decade. Cost: At most one tenth the price of "Das Keyboard".
My network is still on the fence when it comes to the existence of God.
Monopolies like Ma Bell would not have surived for nearly as long had they not been sustained by government restrictions on the creation of competing lines. In reality that is the only thing that can maintain a monopoly - force-backed manipulation of the economy through legislation.
You have only one entity to blame for the lack of choice when it comes to phone services - the government. If AT&T had a monopoly, it was only kept alive by government restrictions on the creation of competing lines. No doubt such legislation was bought and paid for by the company, but only the government is capable of applying the force necessary to keep competition from existing. As long as government manipulation of the economy is possible, so are monopolies capable of being indefinitely sustained.
And if your decision requires more than a yes/no answer? Do you use a 64-sided die and assign a choice to each side, and then memorize those assignments?
Who's talking about Bush/Gore?