It's really a question of morals versus convenience isn't it? Yeah, capturing OBL would have been much more difficult than killing him, and I'm sure killing him wasn't an easy task. But isn't there a great quote somewhere about doing what is right instead of what is easy?
In killing OBL America has moved further away from the moral high ground that it once prided itself on.
...dont need to get up off the couch to get their credit card
Doesn't everyone here remember their credit card number anyway? It's 2 phone numbers. I guess if you have multiple credit cards it could be an issue, but doing so must have saved me literally tens of minutes.
I haven't owned a console since the N64, but when I did I bought Nintendo games, and Square games. Nintendo has never really relied on 3rd party game developers has it?
It is a rational decision process though. The person you know might not have the best resume or even be the best person for the job, but you know what you're getting when you hire them. Would you rather take a gamble on someone who sounds great, but who might turn out to be a complete weirdo, or do you take someone who's only 'good' but you know what you're getting? It's a risk vs expected return tradeoff. When the potential disbenefit of hiring someone is massive, most people would minimize risk and take the known option, even if it's not the best.
I know 2 people in my maths/science classes who were hired by an actuarial firm with just a BSc, and no postgrad qualifications. It may have had something to do with my father being a partner, and me saying 'these guys are awesome, you should hire them'.
The older I get the more I realise the saying 'it's not what you know it's who you know' is completely true. Unfortunately it's an area where the typical Slashdotian often lacks.
This was voted upon under urgency and passed 111 to 11. The only chance of it not becoming law is if the Governor-General blocks it, but I don't think that ever happens.
I am not generating carbon with my computer because I pay extra for 100% hydroelectricity
Do your electrons come with 'certified hydroelectric' stickers? The electricity grid is a grid - every power station contributes to maintaining it, and there's more to it than power in == power out.
I can't help but wonder if they've noticed that I no longer mod stories since the remake and whether there's a significant number of people who are in the same boat.
It might be a false dichotomy, but what do you expect people with no job or legitimate source of income to do?
I'm not arguing about the specifics of the American Social Security system, of which I have no knowledge, I'm just saying that it's in society's best interests to provide for its weakest members. I might be misunderstanding your viewpoint, but it sounds like you'd be perfectly happy to let them rot.
Anyway, it sounds like they are provided for through all the examples you listed. I'll agree that it's a difficult balancing act to get it right between the extremes of "The state pays me so much money, why should I ever get a job?!" and "I give guys bjs in back alleys to provide for my kids". Just as long as you agree that it is a balancing act, and the world isn't actually black and white.
I'd prefer to live in Sweden or other similar 'socialist' European country. If we're just throwing out examples of governance gone wrong then I guess my counterpoint is the fine country of Somalia.
Face it: there are retards out there. You can either support them through programmes such as Social Security, or you can live in a society with a desperate underclass that will do anything to survive.
I much prefer living in my society where I don't fear walking down the street at night, because even the lowest scum can get government provided healthcare and housing. Yeah, I probably pay higher taxes than you, but for me personally it's a great trade-off.
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Accidents are high profile, because they hardly ever occur
I think this might be closer to the truth.
You see, MSE had to be a good lightweight AV solution because people had to out of their way to download it. If it was bundled, why make it good?
I don't really believe that btw. I'm just trying to find a plausible explanation for a piece of Microsoft software being simple and useful.
It's really a question of morals versus convenience isn't it? Yeah, capturing OBL would have been much more difficult than killing him, and I'm sure killing him wasn't an easy task. But isn't there a great quote somewhere about doing what is right instead of what is easy?
In killing OBL America has moved further away from the moral high ground that it once prided itself on.
There's even a conveniently located cricket pitch next door. I wonder if he watched the world cup semi?
...dont need to get up off the couch to get their credit card
Doesn't everyone here remember their credit card number anyway? It's 2 phone numbers. I guess if you have multiple credit cards it could be an issue, but doing so must have saved me literally tens of minutes.
That was the point wasn't it? Crime kingpins aren't bothering with this stuff because they're too busy expanding their botnets.
I haven't owned a console since the N64, but when I did I bought Nintendo games, and Square games. Nintendo has never really relied on 3rd party game developers has it?
Ha, that's pretty optimistic. Obama would take the money and Guantanamo would remain open because of some other reason.
Because they have lots of thumbs and feet lying around due to buzzsaw accidents?
Yes that sounds about right.
It is a rational decision process though. The person you know might not have the best resume or even be the best person for the job, but you know what you're getting when you hire them. Would you rather take a gamble on someone who sounds great, but who might turn out to be a complete weirdo, or do you take someone who's only 'good' but you know what you're getting? It's a risk vs expected return tradeoff. When the potential disbenefit of hiring someone is massive, most people would minimize risk and take the known option, even if it's not the best.
I know 2 people in my maths/science classes who were hired by an actuarial firm with just a BSc, and no postgrad qualifications. It may have had something to do with my father being a partner, and me saying 'these guys are awesome, you should hire them'.
The older I get the more I realise the saying 'it's not what you know it's who you know' is completely true. Unfortunately it's an area where the typical Slashdotian often lacks.
asses are getting extremely tight these days
If only...
www.peopleofwalmart.com/
And with crappy 700mb .avi files you don't have to watch the "would you download a car!?" adverts.
I've torrented all the dvds I own. Convenience > quality.
This was voted upon under urgency and passed 111 to 11. The only chance of it not becoming law is if the Governor-General blocks it, but I don't think that ever happens.
I am not generating carbon with my computer because I pay extra for 100% hydroelectricity
Do your electrons come with 'certified hydroelectric' stickers? The electricity grid is a grid - every power station contributes to maintaining it, and there's more to it than power in == power out.
Sure, but guys have sisters to speak on vent for them.
If you really played WoW you would know the correct term for one such is "Inscriptioner".
In my defence it is a big boat
I can't help but wonder if they've noticed that I no longer mod stories since the remake and whether there's a significant number of people who are in the same boat.
The only difference between terrorists and freedom fighters is which side they're on.
It might be a false dichotomy, but what do you expect people with no job or legitimate source of income to do?
I'm not arguing about the specifics of the American Social Security system, of which I have no knowledge, I'm just saying that it's in society's best interests to provide for its weakest members. I might be misunderstanding your viewpoint, but it sounds like you'd be perfectly happy to let them rot.
Anyway, it sounds like they are provided for through all the examples you listed. I'll agree that it's a difficult balancing act to get it right between the extremes of "The state pays me so much money, why should I ever get a job?!" and "I give guys bjs in back alleys to provide for my kids". Just as long as you agree that it is a balancing act, and the world isn't actually black and white.
I'd prefer to live in Sweden or other similar 'socialist' European country. If we're just throwing out examples of governance gone wrong then I guess my counterpoint is the fine country of Somalia.
Face it: there are retards out there. You can either support them through programmes such as Social Security, or you can live in a society with a desperate underclass that will do anything to survive.
I much prefer living in my society where I don't fear walking down the street at night, because even the lowest scum can get government provided healthcare and housing. Yeah, I probably pay higher taxes than you, but for me personally it's a great trade-off.
It's not you that can't be trusted to save for your retirement. It's for this person:
http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/dontknockyourselfoutp1.gif
People are stupid.
Mmm... wonton lifting
Fair enough.