If someone ignorantly mods me down, you're god damned right I'm going to flame them, justifiably so.
Go ahead and mod this down too you cunt, you don't deserve those mod points and you've already demonstrated you're too fucking stupid to use them intelligently, so I consider it a public service.
Without tax revenue, the bills from the excessive spending of the Bush administration cannot be paid . This is deferred debt. This is why tax cuts were irresponsible and not appropriate.
Except MORE disposable income (as a result of the tax cuts you ignorantly denounce) leads to MORE SPENDING and subsequently MORE TAXES, AND TAX REVENUE. You are not only wrong, you're so fundamentally wrong about such a basic concept that it's clear you have no idea what the fuck you're talking about.
but it's my view that we should spend only money that we have.
Well, "your view" puts you at odds with virtually every economist in existence.
That's how I manage myself and it keeps me happy and those who deal fairly with me happy.
YOU'RE NOT A FUCKING COUNTRY. If your previous statement wasn't enough to call your intelligence into question, this statement was.
It disgusts me that in the middle of a discussion that is littered with strong opinions and semi-serious disagreements, some toal fucking twat has the temerity to mod me down instead of refuting me.
Oh right, your idiot ass CAN'T refute me, so you hide behind mod points you disgusting piece of trash.
FUCK YOU. Your type sickens me with your one man censorship crusades against things you know are true but can't accept because they destroy your idiotic world view.
Bullshit. You didn't know anything more than we did, you're just jumping in after the fact.
And your link discusses an anti war rally that IN NO WAY says what you claim. It was just an anti war rally, you think you're unique? You think there weren't anti war rallies in the US?
If it wasn't bad enough that you're lying about what was "clear" to you, you post a link that implies support for your argument while providing NONE.
I said "Vietnam and Korea before that" to moot your retarded point. You didn't do anything to moot mine, but droned on about shit that in no way changes that "Vietnam and Korea before that" did what you seem to think can't be done.
That a long post you made that completely fails to do anything to refute my argument.
Lenovo was selling millions of PCs long before they purchased IBM's PC division.
IBM PC's. That IBM did the R&D for and licensed to Lenovo. Oh, you didn't know that? If you did, why would you bring up something that destroys your argument?
So your point fails, and my question goes unanswered.
I was talking about his whining opinion, not subscription services themselves.
Are you always in a rush to be wrong and look retarded by responding to something you don't understand like you did here? Because you sound very moronic spouting off on something without having the slightest idea what the fuck you're actually responding to.
That's a stupid objection that could be applied anywhere to anyone.
No guy there's nothing stupid about it, you just don't like it. Tough titty, the pols earned it. It's an honest observation made after DECADES of broken campaign promises by politicians of all stripe.
If you don't have a healthy dose of skepticism regarding what the politicians will actually do, than your opinion isn't worth listening too.
The fact that you think a reasonable, intelligent observation based on huge amounts of data and years of history is "stupid" makes it clear you don't have an educated opinion on the subject.
You might have a point if it wasn't the Titanic they claimed to be lokking for. Since it was, I don't find the idea far fetched at all (hint: that's why it was a good cover story, it was believable. Pretending otherwise after the fact doesn't change that).
Record profits for what, 6 years in a row or thereabouts?
So? This could just as easily be a result of record sales for 6 years in a row. You're showing your colors by focusing on profit as though it were an indicator of anything at all.
And when you throw around loaded words like "extortion" you really destroy any credibility you have. Walk, ride a bike, and please don't make excuses as to why you can't. They'll sound good to you, but will be nothing more than a rewording of "it's INCONVEEEENIENT".
What does that mean? It means that if there is a problem later, the fax is sufficient evidence to resolve most problems, either by providing proof of a signature or proof of a forgery. As long as most businesses have some documentation to cover themselves that's generally good enough. Certainly some issues may not fall into this category, but enough do to make faxes acceptable.
Security, for many businesses, isn't about "making sure something bad doesn't ever happen" it's about having what you need to resolve a problem should it arise in the future.
Does your cost increas based on the amount of TV you watch? NO IT DOES NOT. The same is not true of this plan, if you download more (and the ads count against your cap) then you PAY FOR THE ADS YOU ARE FORCED TO DOWNLOAD.
You think wrong.
And yet you've completely failed to demonstrate how.
I pay for Cable...
Nothing you posted there addresses the fact that at some point, with metered downloads, you will be downloading ads that count against your cap WHETHER YOU WANT TO OR NOT. Your TV comparison fails at all levels.
Put another way, those ads are paying for the websites you're looking at just as TV ads pay for the TV shows. Why should your provider aborb those costs?
Because the two have fuck-all to do with each other? And the entire point has fuck-all to do with metered downloads? You would have a point if I were charge more when I watched more TV, but since I'm not, and no one else is either, you don't.
That's a pretty pathetic excuse. If they wanted in badly enough they'd have it. I know, I know, the all powerful US hegemony would shut them down, just like in Vietnam and Korea before that.
Most of the civilized parts of Europe had outlawed slavery by 1200 AD, with Britain being one of the last at outlawing it in 1770. The only western nations of any significance with active slavery after that were America and France.
I totally agree, Britain is responsible for slavery in America and as such, shoudl have their products boycotted. Had they not colonized the area and developed an economy reliant on slavery things would have been much better off.
I agree, the British are to blame for slavery in the US.
Those sitting at Chiquita today did not cause the offense. But they still make profits out of it
This is true of any major German or Japanese company as well.
and the mess caused by that offense perpetuates to this day.
Honestly, that smacks of a cheap propaganda play. If the population wanted change, they have the power and responsibility to make it. The fact that they haven't says a lot.
It sounds very much like you're going to find something to whinge about regarding Chiquita, regardless of their actual involvement.
In fact, you sound very much like the reparationists in the US insisting they're justified in their racism. Their arguments align quite closely with yours. And frankly, they're just as ridiculous.
The phone is a refurbished piece of shit that costs $30 on ebay but you get to pay $50 for it.
Wrong, I got exactly the same phone I previously had, a Samsung Blackjack. After I traded up, I had to have my Blackjack 2 replaced as well. You are simply wrong.
And it was Cingular, so either you're lying or just making shit up, but either way you're wrong. And no, I didn't have to threaten or scream, the policy explicitly states you'll be receiving the same model phone as you previously had.
You simply have no idea what you're talking about.
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No, no it isn't.
If someone ignorantly mods me down, you're god damned right I'm going to flame them, justifiably so.
Go ahead and mod this down too you cunt, you don't deserve those mod points and you've already demonstrated you're too fucking stupid to use them intelligently, so I consider it a public service.
Except MORE disposable income (as a result of the tax cuts you ignorantly denounce) leads to MORE SPENDING and subsequently MORE TAXES, AND TAX REVENUE. You are not only wrong, you're so fundamentally wrong about such a basic concept that it's clear you have no idea what the fuck you're talking about.
Well, "your view" puts you at odds with virtually every economist in existence.
YOU'RE NOT A FUCKING COUNTRY. If your previous statement wasn't enough to call your intelligence into question, this statement was.
It disgusts me that in the middle of a discussion that is littered with strong opinions and semi-serious disagreements, some toal fucking twat has the temerity to mod me down instead of refuting me.
Oh right, your idiot ass CAN'T refute me, so you hide behind mod points you disgusting piece of trash.
FUCK YOU. Your type sickens me with your one man censorship crusades against things you know are true but can't accept because they destroy your idiotic world view.
That could be the single dumbest thing anyone has ever uttered, anywhere, ever.
Bullshit. You didn't know anything more than we did, you're just jumping in after the fact.
And your link discusses an anti war rally that IN NO WAY says what you claim. It was just an anti war rally, you think you're unique? You think there weren't anti war rallies in the US?
If it wasn't bad enough that you're lying about what was "clear" to you, you post a link that implies support for your argument while providing NONE.
You're doing exactly what Bush did.
"I was in error about opening my fucking mouth on the subject in the first place"
FYP. I do like how you blame the people who caught you spewing garbage, when are you running for office?
Your excuses are just too difficult to tolerate.
I said "Vietnam and Korea before that" to moot your retarded point. You didn't do anything to moot mine, but droned on about shit that in no way changes that "Vietnam and Korea before that" did what you seem to think can't be done.
That a long post you made that completely fails to do anything to refute my argument.
IBM PC's. That IBM did the R&D for and licensed to Lenovo. Oh, you didn't know that? If you did, why would you bring up something that destroys your argument?
So your point fails, and my question goes unanswered.
No it isn't. Save the stupid fucking insults for when you're not completely wrong.
Fuck off now.
I have to say that
a) I'm never impressed by assholes who throw insults from the Anonymous Coward seat.
b) THAT IS NOT IN ANY WAY "exactly what he says", you, in all your AC stupidity, are not only a genuine cowrd, you're a moron AND wrong.
I was talking about his whining opinion, not subscription services themselves.
Are you always in a rush to be wrong and look retarded by responding to something you don't understand like you did here? Because you sound very moronic spouting off on something without having the slightest idea what the fuck you're actually responding to.
No guy there's nothing stupid about it, you just don't like it. Tough titty, the pols earned it. It's an honest observation made after DECADES of broken campaign promises by politicians of all stripe.
If you don't have a healthy dose of skepticism regarding what the politicians will actually do, than your opinion isn't worth listening too.
The fact that you think a reasonable, intelligent observation based on huge amounts of data and years of history is "stupid" makes it clear you don't have an educated opinion on the subject.
"I have to say any subscription based service makes me uneasy."
No one cares.
You might have a point if it wasn't the Titanic they claimed to be lokking for. Since it was, I don't find the idea far fetched at all (hint: that's why it was a good cover story, it was believable. Pretending otherwise after the fact doesn't change that).
So? This could just as easily be a result of record sales for 6 years in a row. You're showing your colors by focusing on profit as though it were an indicator of anything at all.
And when you throw around loaded words like "extortion" you really destroy any credibility you have. Walk, ride a bike, and please don't make excuses as to why you can't. They'll sound good to you, but will be nothing more than a rewording of "it's INCONVEEEENIENT".
Bruce Schneier sure is oblivious sometimes.
They're accepted because they're good enough.
What does that mean? It means that if there is a problem later, the fax is sufficient evidence to resolve most problems, either by providing proof of a signature or proof of a forgery. As long as most businesses have some documentation to cover themselves that's generally good enough. Certainly some issues may not fall into this category, but enough do to make faxes acceptable.
Security, for many businesses, isn't about "making sure something bad doesn't ever happen" it's about having what you need to resolve a problem should it arise in the future.
And yet you've completely failed to demonstrate how.
Nothing you posted there addresses the fact that at some point, with metered downloads, you will be downloading ads that count against your cap WHETHER YOU WANT TO OR NOT. Your TV comparison fails at all levels.
Because the two have fuck-all to do with each other? And the entire point has fuck-all to do with metered downloads? You would have a point if I were charge more when I watched more TV, but since I'm not, and no one else is either, you don't.
That's a pretty pathetic excuse. If they wanted in badly enough they'd have it. I know, I know, the all powerful US hegemony would shut them down, just like in Vietnam and Korea before that.
Oh wait...
I totally agree, Britain is responsible for slavery in America and as such, shoudl have their products boycotted. Had they not colonized the area and developed an economy reliant on slavery things would have been much better off.
I agree, the British are to blame for slavery in the US.
This is true of any major German or Japanese company as well.
Honestly, that smacks of a cheap propaganda play. If the population wanted change, they have the power and responsibility to make it. The fact that they haven't says a lot.
It sounds very much like you're going to find something to whinge about regarding Chiquita, regardless of their actual involvement.
In fact, you sound very much like the reparationists in the US insisting they're justified in their racism. Their arguments align quite closely with yours. And frankly, they're just as ridiculous.
Is your TV metered? No? That's why. You don't get charged if you exceed your "TV allowance" as there is no "TV allowance".
I think GP's question is perfectly legitimate.
You mean IBM right? Because that's who they DID buy from, and the fact that it was the whole company really doesn't change anything.
Why would they be proud that their best PC company is an American hand-me-down?
Wrong, I got exactly the same phone I previously had, a Samsung Blackjack. After I traded up, I had to have my Blackjack 2 replaced as well. You are simply wrong.
And it was Cingular, so either you're lying or just making shit up, but either way you're wrong. And no, I didn't have to threaten or scream, the policy explicitly states you'll be receiving the same model phone as you previously had.
You simply have no idea what you're talking about.
Or maybe you just wanted to inject a retarded anti-Dell rant and needed a way to shoehorn it in.
After rereading your post several times all I can say is that it's worthless.